Biomedical engineering in India offers a growing and promising career path with opportunities across sectors like medical device manufacturing, hospitals, research and development, and regulatory affairs. As a fresher, you can expect a starting salary between 3 to 5 lakhs per annum, which can rise to 6 to 10 lakhs with experience, and even higher for senior roles in top firms.

Leading companies such as GE Healthcare, Philips, Siemens Healthineers, Fortis, and AIIMS are known to recruit biomedical engineers, and the rising presence of MedTech startups has further expanded job prospects. Institutes like IITs, NITs, and VIT Vellore offer strong biomedical engineering programs and have a good placement track record, with even global firms occasionally hiring from these campuses. With the Indian government’s increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure, the scope and demand for skilled biomedical engineers continue to rise steadily.

good afternoon ,Biomedical Engineering placements in India are steadily improving, especially with the rise of MedTech startups and increased healthcare investment.

Placement Overview

Top Recruiters:

GE Healthcare

Philips

Siemens Healthineers

Fortis Hospitals

AIIMS

MedTech startups and R&D labs

Industries Hiring Biomedical Engineers:

Medical device manufacturing

Hospitals and clinical engineering

Research & development

Regulatory affairs and quality control

Salary Expectations

Experience Level    Salary Range (INR per annum)

Fresher    3 – 5 Lakh

2–5 Years    6 – 10 Lakh

Senior Roles    12 Lakh and above

Best Colleges for Biomedical Engineering (with good placements)

IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Madras)

NITs

IIIT Allahabad (noted for high placement packages)

VIT Vellore

Manipal Institute of Technology

Dear candidate,

Yes, you have a good chance of  getting admission to the BE Biomedical engineering course through TNEA councelling in Tamilnadu with a TNEA cutoff of 168 under the BC (Backward Class) category. Based on previous years' data, your cutoff is competitive for this branch in several engineering colleges.

All the best!!

To get admission in Biomedical Engineering at LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad:

Steps:

1. Eligibility: 12th Science with Physics & Maths, minimum 45% marks.

2. Entrance Exam: Appear for GUJCET or use a valid JEE Main score.

3. Apply via ACPC (Gujarat): Register, upload documents, and fill choices.

4. Merit List & Counseling: Based on entrance score.

5. Seat Allotment: If selected, confirm admission by submitting documents and fees.

Tentative Dates:

GUJCET: March 2025

ACPC Registration: May 2025

Counseling: June–July 2025

The placement ratio for B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering varies depending on the college, industry partnerships, and placement cell support. To give you a precise answer, I would need to know the name of the specific college you're asking about. However, in general:

Key Factors Affecting Placement Ratio:

1. College Reputation : Top-tier engineering institutes usually have better placement records due to strong industry ties.

2. Industry Collaborations : Biomedical Engineering is a specialized field, and colleges with collaborations with healthcare institutions, medical tech companies, or research organizations often see better placements.

3. Faculty and Research Opportunities : Colleges offering high-quality research programs or industry internships may provide better placement chances.

4. Placement Cell Activities : Colleges with active placement cells that organize recruitment drives, guest lectures, and skill development programs tend to have higher placement rates.

5. Location : Colleges located near major healthcare hubs or research centers may have better placement opportunities due to proximity to employers.

Typical Placement Trends for Biomedical Engineering:

• Top Colleges : In top-tier institutes (like IITs, NITs, BITS, etc. ), the placement rate can be quite high, often over 80-90% for most engineering disciplines, though specific numbers for Biomedical Engineering may be lower compared to more traditional branches like CSE or Mechanical Engineering .

• Medium-Level Colleges : In colleges with good infrastructure and industry links, placements can range from 60-80%. However, the Biomedical Engineering branch may see lower placement rates compared to more in-demand fields.

• Lower-Tier Colleges : In colleges with fewer industry collaborations or less established placement cells, the placement rate for Biomedical Engineering can be lower, around 40-60%.

Common Employers for Biomedical Engineering Graduates:

• Medical Device Companies (e.g., GE Healthcare , Medtronic , Philips Healthcare )

• Research and Development Labs

• Pharmaceutical Companies

• Healthcare Technology Startups

• Hospital Equipment Suppliers

To determine if you can get Bioinformatics or Biomedical Engineering with a rank of 13,600, I’ll need to know:

1. The exam you're referring to (e.g., JEE Main, MHT CET, VITEEE, COMEDK, etc.)

2. Your category (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)

3. State quota or All India quota?

4. Preferred colleges or states (if any)

Could you please provide that info?

Hi Sahana ,

You will be glad to know that students having btech biotechnology is eligible for Mtech biomedical engineering. There are lots of colleges which allows students to opt Mtech in this field. You can further pursue career in healthcare, medical device development , research and so on.

I hope this will be helpful for you!!

Good wishes !!

Hello!!

Here is the list of the books with specify topic

1.Biomedical Instrumentation

Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation – R.S. Khandpur

Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology – Carr & Brown

Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design – John G. Webster

2.Human Physiology & Anatomy

Human Physiology – Guyton and Hall

Anatomy and Physiology – Ross & Wilson

Essentials of Medical Physiology – K. Sembulingam

3.Signals and Systems / Control Systems

Signals and Systems – Alan V. Oppenheim

Control Systems Engineering – Norman Nise / Nagrath & Gopal

4.Medical Imaging / Biomechanics

Principles of Medical Imaging – K. Kirk Shung

Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties of Living Tissues – Y.C. Fung

Medical Imaging Signals and Systems – Prince & Links