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Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Scientists apply biology, chemistry and instrumentation to study human health, develop diagnostics and support clinical research. In India you can enter via B.Sc/B.Tech routes or MBBS and progress to M.Sc/PhD or industry research positions in hospitals, CROs and biotech firms.

Salary range
₹3.5–30 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Lab / Hospital / Research institute
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Strengthen core concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Maths
  • participate in lab workshops or short courses at local colleges
  • start simple project work for science competitions

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Biomedical Scientist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Sc. Biomedical / Biotechnology (UG)
Science

CUET UG or university-specific admission used for BSc; strong biology and chemistry background helps for lab roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc. Biomedical Science / B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Christ University Bengaluru · AIIMS New Delhi
  5. Career
    Biomedical Scientist
B.Tech / B.E. Biomedical Engineering
Science

Engineering route focuses on devices and instrumentation; may lead to roles in medtech companies and research labs.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech / B.E. in Biomedical Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · BITS Pilani
  5. Career
    Biomedical Scientist
MBBS → Research clinician / translational science
Science

MBBS gives clinical insight for translational research; requires NEET UG and further specialization for research roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years) followed by MD/DM or research degree (M.Sc / PhD) for lab-focused careers
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Christian Medical College Vellore · King George Medical University Lucknow
  5. Career
    Biomedical Scientist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating)
JEE Main top 2.5LVery HardMay
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Delhi University
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGEntrance test (DUET/departmental)Merit-based
Christ University
Christ University
Deemed UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Christ University Entrance TestCUET
AIIMS Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UG
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
MIT Manipal
Manipal Institute of Technology
Deemed UniversityManipal, Karnataka
METJEE Main
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College
Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
NEET UGNEET PG
KGMU
King George's Medical University
State GovtLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
NEET UGNEET PG
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.