Hi,

Let's throw some lights on the basic differences:

• B.Tech is a 4-year course while B.Sc is a 3-year course.
• In B.Tech Biotechnology you will learn about other branches of engineering as well while for the B.Sc program you will directly learn about your core.
• B.Tech biotechnology deals with a lot of laboratory work and more subjects while B.Sc is more theory-oriented.

Now, the list can go on and on...

But the truth remains, if you want to make a career in this field you need to study further.

Now, I will be brutally honest.

A lot of the candidates studying B.Tech degree in Biotech ends up in an IT firm given the demands, however, that is not true if you're pursuing a B.Sc i.e. general degree.

Also, landing up with jobs in the core sector is possible by doing a B.Tech but to bag the same job offer with a B.Sc degree is quite difficult, normally an M.Sc is required. Therefore, in lots of cases Btech is often considered at par with M.Sc.

If you want to keep your options open, going for B.Tech will be the wisest decision, however, if you're certain that you do want to pursue Research, a B.Sc will do you no harm, given the time advantage (1-year less) you will be having.

Last but not the least, if you're a Technology oriented person who likes practical implementation more than theory, go for a B.Tech.

However, if you like hypothesis and theories (which can not always be implemented and tested but are very crucial for research and needs scientific acumen to conceptualize), then go for B.Sc.

Hope this helps :)