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B.Tech in Computational Biology

The document outlines B.Tech programs in Computational Biology and related fields offered by various institutions in India, detailing entrance exams and required ranks for admission. It also lists potential job roles in pharmaceutical, tech, startup, research, and government sectors for graduates in this field. Key institutions include IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi, and VIT Vellore, among others.

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B.Tech in Computational Biology

The document outlines B.Tech programs in Computational Biology and related fields offered by various institutions in India, detailing entrance exams and required ranks for admission. It also lists potential job roles in pharmaceutical, tech, startup, research, and government sectors for graduates in this field. Key institutions include IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi, and VIT Vellore, among others.

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Tech Programs in Computational Biology or Related Fields in India:

While Computational Biology is often offered as an advanced specialization (M.Tech/M.Sc.),


some institutions provide B.Tech programs directly in Computational Biology or closely
related areas like Bioinformatics. Here’s a list of such programs, entrance exams, and ranks
required:

Institutes Offering B.Tech in Computational Biology or Related Fields:

1.​ IIT Kanpur


○​ Program: B.Tech in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (with
Computational Biology electives).
○​ Entrance Exam: JEE Advanced.
○​ Rank Required: Typically, a rank below 6000 in JEE Advanced for General
Category (varies annually).
2.​ IIT Hyderabad
○​ Program: B.Tech in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
○​ Entrance Exam: JEE Advanced.
○​ Rank Required: General Category rank under 8000 in JEE Advanced.
3.​ IIIT Delhi
○​ Program: B.Tech in Computer Science and Biosciences.
○​ Entrance Exam: JEE Main (via Joint Admission Counseling - JAC Delhi).
○​ Rank Required:
■​ General Category: JEE Main rank below 50,000.
■​ Delhi Region Quota: JEE Main rank below 70,000.
4.​ VIT Vellore (Vellore Institute of Technology)
○​ Program: B.Tech in Bioinformatics.
○​ Entrance Exam: VITEEE.
○​ Rank Required: Top 20,000 ranks in VITEEE are generally competitive.
5.​ Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Noida
○​ Program: B.Tech in Computational Biology (Specialization in Data Science
for Biology).
○​ Entrance Exam: JEE Main or direct admission based on board scores.
○​ Rank Required: JEE Main rank under 1,00,000.
6.​ SRM University
○​ Program: B.Tech in Bioinformatics.
○​ Entrance Exam: SRMJEEE.
○​ Rank Required: SRMJEEE rank under 15,000 for top campuses.
Jobs in the Companies Mentioned Earlier Requiring a Degree in
Computational Biology:

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies

1.​ Novartis, Biocon, Dr. Reddy’s, Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute of India
○​ Roles:
■​ Bioinformatics Scientist: Analyze genomic/proteomic data to
discover drug targets.
■​ Drug Development Specialist: Use computational tools to model
protein-ligand interactions for new drugs.
■​ Clinical Data Analyst: Integrate clinical trial data with biological
insights for personalized medicine.
■​ Bioinformatics Analyst: Studying genetic and protein data for new
treatments.

Tech Companies in Life Sciences

1.​ Google (Google Health), Microsoft Research, IBM Research


○​ Roles:
■​ Data Scientist for Genomic Data: Apply machine learning to
interpret large-scale genomic datasets.
■​ AI Specialist in Healthcare: Develop AI models to predict diseases
using biological and health data.
■​ Cloud Specialist for Bioinformatics: Design cloud solutions for
processing and analyzing biological data.

Startups in Personalized Medicine and Genomics

1.​ MapMyGenome, Strand Life Sciences, MedGenome


○​ Roles:
■​ Genomics Analyst: Interpret genetic data for disease risk
assessment and personalized medicine.
■​ Computational Biologist: Design algorithms for genome assembly
and mutation analysis.
■​ Precision Medicine Specialist: Create tailored treatment plans
based on genomic insights.

Research Institutes and Academia

1.​ CSIR, AIIMS, IISc, NIBMG


○​ Roles:
■​ Research Scientist: Work on computational approaches to
understand diseases at the molecular level.
■​ Professor: Teach and conduct research in Computational Biology.
■​ Bioinformatics Engineer: Build tools for large-scale data
visualization and analysis.

Government and Public Sector

1.​ DBT, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), CSIR


○​ Roles:
■​ Bioinformatics Policy Advisor: Develop strategies to promote
bioinformatics research in India.
■​ Computational Biologist: Work on government-funded genome
sequencing projects or disease studies.

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