BiPC → BSc (Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry) → MSc → Research Scientist
Duration after Class 10: 7-12
Qualification path
- 1
Class 11-12 BiPC
2 yrs
- 2
BSc (Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Zoology / Botany)
3 yrs
- 3
MSc via IIT JAM or University
2 yrs
- 4
PhD (CSIR NET / DBT fellowship) → Research Scientist / Professor / Biotech Industry
3-5
Key exams
Joint Admission Test for MSc
After: After BSc (Physics / Chemistry / Maths / Statistics / Computer Science)
Difficulty: High
Unlocks: MSc at IITs and NITs, Integrated PhD programs at IITs
CSIR — UGC National Eligibility Test for JRF and Lectureship
After: After MSc in Science (Physics / Chemistry / Maths / Life Sciences)
Difficulty: Very High
Unlocks: JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) for PhD funding, Lectureship eligibility in colleges
ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission
After: 12th / Inter BiPC
Difficulty: Medium
Unlocks: BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture …