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The basic qualification to apply for the course is a 10+2 qualification completed from a recognized educational Board. The course can be pursued in India at an average annual fee ranging between INR 1 and 3 Lacs, varying across institutes. 

Successful candidates of the course are hired at both private and government hospitals and health care centers, at an average initial annual salary ranging between INR 2 and 7 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise and the institute of graduation.

Candidates Interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria listed below.

A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) at higher and senior secondary levels (classes X and XII), completed from a recognized educational Board.

Completion of the Senior Secondary education in the science stream, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics as main subjects.

Admission to the course is offered to eligible candidates based on their performance in a relevant entrance examination, conducted at any of institute, State and national levels.

Subsequently, qualifying students are needed to go through final rounds of counseling based on performance in the preceding rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidates’ general aptitude for the course is analyzed.

Some of the major such entrance examinations conducted in the country are listed below.

• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Biotechnology Entrance Test
• JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination
• CBEEE (Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination)
• DU (University of Delhi) Biotechnology Entrance Examination.

Hope this is helpful.

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