Top 5 Biotechnology Colleges in Noida

 1. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida Sec-62, Uttar Pradesh

JIIT, NOIDA is among one of the top 5 biotechnology Institutes in NCR for B. Tech in Biotechnology. With continuously evolving technology and industry needs, the field of biotechnology has seen tremendous growth in the last decade.  Department of biotechnology at JIIT strives towards providing quality education and research to inculcate creative and innovative thinking among students who will become future leaders in academia and industry. The department offers B. Tech , M. Tech and PhD in biotechnology. The graduate and postgraduate curriculum provides breadth of courses that are contemporary, futuristic and flexible with continuously evolving   curricula to incorporate the recent advancements in the field. The curriculum includes core courses like biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, plant and animal tissue culture, immunology, bioinformatics, IPR, environmental biotechnology as well as specialised courses such as bioprocess engineering, industrial biotechnology, nanoscience in food technology, biosensors, stem cell biology, enzymes and bioprocess technology, food biotechnology, drug delivery,   Natural products, Research Methodology and Data Validation, Molecular modelling and Drug design, Regulatory affairs, Drug Delivery, Genomics & Society, Product development in Biotechnology as electives. 

At undergraduate as well as post graduate level, in addition to the core courses, students have the flexibility of choosing electives of their choice from departmental electives as well as open electives from other disciplines floated by respective departments at JIIT or through MOOC. JIIT also provides opportunity for achieving Proficiency certificate in Industrial Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Plant and Microbial Biotechnology, Bio informatics, Environmental Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology through flexible credit-based system. Furthermore, students desirous of specialization in other engineering disciplines can opt for Minor specialization in Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology by completing additional credits. Curriculum at JIIT has project-based learning component in each subject as well as Minor and Major Projects that gives exposure to students to work on various research problems.

The programs are reinforced by well-equipped laboratories giving hands on training opportunity to the students. The undergraduate and post graduate students get the benefit from PhD and research laboratories, in getting acquainted with high end instruments like HPLC, ACTA, ultra centrifuge, real time PCR, PCR, Gel Doc, Spectrophotometer, ELISA reader, electrochemical work station, fluorescence microscope, ultrasonic probe, ultrasonic bath, lyophilizer, FTIR etc. JIIT library has around 73 computers with high speed internet and LAN connectivity that enables students to access e-resources. Students can also access LRC resources through OPAC from anywhere which helped tremendously in continuing effective teaching and learning process during Covid epidemic. JIIT has best online resources with large number of textbooks, reference books (80522), peer-reviewed journals, magazines and electronic resources (333500) are available in the library.  The teaching and research at department of biotechnology is strengthened by highly qualified and experienced faculty members from reputed institutes/university/industry.  They actively engaged in research as well as teaching as evident from extramural grants of approximately ~10 Cr from Govt. funding agencies - Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Council of Science and Technology, UP(UPCST), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and Department of AYUSH etc. and published research papers in national and international journals with high impact factors.

2. Amity Institute of Information Technology (AIB), Noida Sec-125, Uttar Pradesh

3. Shiv Nadar University, Noida

4. Mahamaya Technical University, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

5. IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Knowledge Park II, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Why you need to do an M Tech?

 After completing graduation, B.Tech students (Engineering graduates) generally join a job or pursue higher studies. Engineers who are interested in pursuing Master’s degree in technical line, usually opt for Masters of Technology (M.Tech) or Masters of Science (MS). Some of the students opt for MS while many students decide to do M.Tech. M.Tech program is very useful for the students who are interested in doing specialisation in their areas of interest. The M.Tech program is a two year postgraduate course which is generally divided into four semesters. The aim of the M.Tech program is to provide advance level knowledge to students in specialized streams so that they can be employed in industries as well as they are fit for academia. Technical skills are extremely important to be successful in current time but managerial skills also play an important role in being successful. The course curriculum of M.Tech program is usually designed in a manner that candidates not only improve technical knowledge but are also taught certain subjects which improves their managerial skills as well. 

Different industries every year hire a wide pool of Indian talent in the area of IT services, financial services, defence, research and so on. Understanding the current trend, industry needs and future scope, colleges offering M.Tech program are spread all over India. M.Tech program is offered by many private and public institutes. Although there are some institutes of international repute which offers M.Tech in ECE, M.Tech in CSE, M.Tech in Biotechnology, M.Tech in Data Analytics and other M.Tech programs.  

Students pursuing for M.Tech are interested in increasing their skills sets so that they can have better career prospects in future. One important criteria for students to study in a college is the placement record of that college. There are few government and private colleges that can be considered as best placement college in Delhi/NCR. Though there are many technical institutes in Noida, but only some of them run M.Tech courses. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) is one of the leading institute that offers M.Tech program. JIIT is also considered as one of the best B Tech college in Noida. JIIT, Noida has been established in the year 2001. Under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956, in the year 2004, JIIT has been declared as a "Deemed to be University". Jaypee Institute of Information Technology has been constantly ranked amongst the top engineering institutes in Delhi/ NCR. JIIT offers B.Tech Electronics, B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Information Technology and M.Tech in ECE, M.Tech in CSE, M.Tech in Biotechnology, M.Tech in Data Analytics as well as M.Tech in other areas, Integrated M.Tech, M.Sc, BBA, MBA, Ph.D programs. JIIT provides vibrant research and development environment to their students. Faculty employed at JIIT is  well educated from premium institutes and have vast research experience. Also the Learning Resource centre (LRC) at JIIT is very well stocked with latest collection of books and journals.

Employment opportunities after an M.Tech course are certainly well and the courses a candidate studies or chose as an elective play an important role in determining the job profile. M.Tech  program prepares students to become well trained qualified professionals so that they can be employed in industry, or can pursue their career in academics or research. In order to meet the increasing industry demand pursuing M.Tech can be considered as a good career move. 

Accomplishing Master degree is a great achievement and it can open up many opportunities for students in academics, as well as the degree can help them in shaping a brighter career in corporate/ research area.