[Ambeshwar Mohanty]

I finished my class 12 this year. My subjects were PCB with biotech. I want to pursue biotech in future but I am confused between B.tech and B.Sc . My maths is weak so I wanted to know if doing B.tech would be fine or not ??

[SunilNagpal]

I finished my class 12 this year. My subjects were PCB with biotech. I want to pursue biotech in future but I am confused between B.tech and B.Sc    . My maths is weak so I wanted to know if doing B.tech would be fine or not ??

Hello Ambeshwar,

You will have to face sufficient mathematics related subjects in B.tech. But none of them are hardcore/extremely tough ones. The core mathematics you face in B.Tech, mostly pertains to Differentiation, Integration, Probability, Statistics. Then there are courses like Fluid Mechanics as well. I had a PCB background as well, but I was able to find interest in the level of Mathematics that was taught to us (with an extra effort, you can easily make up for it). But, it would definitely require some sincerity and lot of questioning from your teachers (no matter how stupid a question might appear).

If you really think that Mathematics is not at all your forte, then BSc would be appropriate (though it would land you in complete research based/ teaching based career).

You can get an idea of your Mathematics skills through your interest in Physics of class XI and XII. If you find it interesting, then I'm sure you would be able to handle the mathematics in B.Tech as well.

Hope it helps

Best wishes

Sunil

[Ambeshwar Mohanty]

Thank you sir. Would you please tell me what are the career options if I do B.Sc and what are the career options if I do B.tech ? I want to become a researcher . Can I do research after B.tech ?

[SunilNagpal]

Thank you sir. Would you please tell me what are the career options if I do B.Sc and what are the career options if I do B.tech ? I want to become a researcher . Can I do research after B.tech ?

Hello Ambeshwar,

Career options after BSc:
You must go for MSc (JAM helps you in getting MSc from IITs) from a reputed college.
Appear for CSIR UGC NET/GATE/DBT after MSc: This will open up flood gates of opportunities: Teaching post, Research fellow post/Associate post/PhD position.

Getting a corporate job after BSc/MSc is very difficult. PhD remains the next career target after MSc.

Career options after B.Tech:
Can get into any corporate company (non-core). Core companies often recruit Masters students for good positions. Marketing roles are open for B.Tech in Core companies.

You may appear for GATE/CSIR UGC NET/DBT to apply for Masters/PhD positions.

Yes you can do research during and after B.Tech. MS(Research) would be a good degree to opt for doing research after B.Tech/MSc. You will need to crack GATE for doing so from a good institue.

If you keep enrolling yourself for good researcg projects during your B.Tech, you will definitely have a very bright future.

All the best!

Best wishes

Sunil

[Ambeshwar Mohanty]

Thank you sir. I think I have made up mind for B.tech but still in fear of maths . sir would you please tell me what type of mathematics would be required for B.tech so that I can try to learn the fundamentals .

[SunilNagpal]

Thank you sir. I think I have made up mind for B.tech but still in fear of maths . sir would you please tell me what type of mathematics would be required for B.tech so that I can try to learn the fundamentals .

Dear Ambeshwar,

Ensure that you clear the fundamentals of Maths from NCERT of 11th and 12th. Special focus should be on Linear Algebra, Integration, Differentiation, Limits and Continuity, Probability and Statistics, Matrices and Determinants.

This should suffice most of your needs ahead.

Best wishes

Sunil

[Ambeshwar Mohanty]

What is MS(Research) ??

[SunilNagpal]

What is MS(Research) ??

Hello Ambeshwar,

Please refer THIS LINK to get an idea about MS(Research). Hope it helps.

Best wishes

Sunil

[Ambeshwar Mohanty]

If my ultimate aim is to do research in biotechnology then should I prefer B.Sc or B.tech ? Can I do MS (research) after B.Sc ?
What edge does B.Sc has over B.tech considering the field of research ?

[SunilNagpal]

If my ultimate aim is to do research in biotechnology then should I prefer B.Sc or B.tech ? Can I do MS (research) after B.Sc ?
What edge does B.Sc has over B.tech considering the field of research ?

Hello Ambeshwar,

If your ultimate goal is to do research, you can go through the route of BSc -> MSc -> PhD.

You can't do MS(Research) after BSc, but you can do it after MSc.

My suggestion would still be: Do B.Tech (it would lead to an all-round development of your scientific aptitude). Then go for MS(Research) and then PhD. Or infact you can directly opt for PhD after B.Tech (if you clear appropriate exams).

One can't directly say that BSc / B.Tech has an edge over the other course.

BSc has following attributes:
Benefits:
a). Graduation in 3 years
b). Completely inclined towards the core subjects/field of study
c). Great theoretical and nice practical hold of the subjects.
d). Best course to start with if looking for a teaching career.
e). Cost effective degree
Shortcomings:
a). Limited inter-disciplinary exposure.
b). Limited internship requirements
c). Nearly zero opportunity to enter a technical job of high package after BSc. MNCs don't prefer BSc candidates for their technical jobs.
d). Pursuing MSc-->PhD almost becomes a necessity.

B.Tech has following attributes:
Benefits:
a). Very nice exposure to all disciplines before/alongwith shifting core focus to the main field of study.
b). Best course to startwith if you wish to learn all aspects of Sciences, without compromising on your core interest.
c). Most preferred course by MNCs for their technical jobs.
d). Nice internship opportunities/requirements.
e). Pursuing M.Tech/PhD is not a necessity to carry your career forward.
f). Can pursue PhD right after B.Tech (Saves 1 year compared to BSc-->MSc-->PhD).
Shortcomings:
a). A lot of competition is there for good jobs in MNCs, owing to exponential increase in number of B.Tech students every year.
b). Unless one starts inclining him/herself towards quality projects/internships from 2nd year onwards, the aptitude towards research takes time to develop.
c). Costly degree

I hope it sheds some light on BSc vs B.Tech.

Let me know if you have any other query.

Best wishes

Sunil