Biotechnology : carrier after 10+2

Biotechnology is that branch of science with amalgamates biology and technology in order to derive productive results from biological organisms through technological applications. Although modern technology is relatively a newer field of study, the element of biotechnology has been profound in many forms of traditional practices by man. This includes production of vinegar, alcoholic beverages, yogurt, cheese and many more. The understanding and application of biotechnology adds great value to various aspects of life. Biotechnology can be used as an effective tool for food production, food storing, environmental conservation and preservation, development of important life saving drugs and vaccines etc and many more. It involves production of newer and viable products or developing older products into cheaper and more effecting forms. With the value addition of biotechnology, today it engulfs many disciplines of science and technology. They include:

• Stem cell techniques
• Gene Therapy
• Immuno-technologies
• Genetic engineering
• Tissue culture
• Enzyme engineering
• Biosensor
• Bioremediation
• Photosynthetic efficiency

Not to forget, Biotechnology’s valuable contribution in the Peptide synthesis, Rational drug design, Plant-based drugs, DNA vaccines Nutraceuticals, Cloning technologies, Organ transplantation, Latest drug-delivery systems, and, Nanobiotechnology etc. has given it a special place.
Today the essence of biotechnology is most prominent in the field of genetic researches and drug designing. However, it is being effectively being used for conservation of natural resources and developing newer sources of alternative energy as well.

Indian sub-continent is known to house one of the world’s largest bio. The Scope of Biotechnology in India is thus very wide. Diverse marine systems, topography, abundance of sunshine, cost effective infrastructure and skilled manpower, altogether form a suitable laboratory and experimenters for research and development of Biotechnology in India. As Biotechnology is a newer field of study, there are several problems in this area. But, the future of Biotechnology in India is very bright.

Biotechnology is one of the rapidly growing industry in India. This study involves the use of various new techniques to develop human beneficial products by using the micro organisms too.
As you are having your background in life sciences, you can understand the biotechnology subject easily as already you have thrown some light onto that at your 10+2.
You can join B.Tech in biotechnology which will give you good number of job opportunities.
You can take some specializations at your B.Sc level like
Biotechnology- Botany - Chemistry
Biotechnology - Zoology - chemistry
Biotechnology - Biochemistry - chemistry
Biotechnology - Microbiology- Chemistry.

You can also pursue B.Sc in biotechnology by distance mode.

Courses in Biotechnology after 12th standard with Science (Biology) are listed below.

1. MBBS
2. B.Tech.
3. BAMS
4. B. Pharm
5. BSc 

List of good courses with bright job opportunities are as follows:

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): You can give pmt exams & respective state level exam to get into good colleges for pursuing this course.

BDS (Bachelors of Dental Science)

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathyic Medicine & Surgery)

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)

B. Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

B. Tech. ( Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology): For this one needs to clear AIEEE exams with biology subject.

BE in Environmental Engineering.