ScienceLife Sciences / Biomedical

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

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)

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

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

B.Tech / B.E. Biomedical Engineering

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

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
Degree
B.Tech / B.E. in Biomedical Engineering (4 years)
Colleges
IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · BITS Pilani
Career
Biomedical Scientist

MBBS → Research clinician / translational science

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

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

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating)	JEE Main top 2.5L	Very Hard	May
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
NEET UG NTA	Class 12 PCB, 50%+	Very Hard	May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

University of Delhi

Christ University Bengaluru

AIIMS New Delhi

IIT Bombay

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

IIT Delhi

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

BITS Pilani

Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan

BITSAT

Manipal Institute of Technology

Christian Medical College Vellore

King George Medical University Lucknow

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.