Nanotechnology/Nanoscience Engineer
Designs and manipulates materials and devices at the nanometre scale for medicine, electronics and energy.
Overview
A nanotechnology engineer designs, develops, and manipulates materials and devices at the nanometer scale (one billionth of a meter) to create advanced technologies for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and more.
Where they work
- Health care
- Pharmaceutical
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Food and beverages
- Government and Private research institutions
Work environment
Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company. Shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- Strong research skills
- Technical proficiency
- Creativity and innovation
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Tech.) in Nanotechnology/Nanoscience
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Diploma in Nanotechnology/Nanoscience
Alternative route 3
- 1Any Graduation/B.Tech/B.Sc. in Microbiology/Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology/Food Science/Food Technology/BE/B.Pharma/MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes
Alternative route 4
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree and follow it up with Master's in the same discipline.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Engineering/Nanoscience. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Allahabad State University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Chandigarh College of Technology, Chandigarh
- Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, New Delhi
- Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Amity School of Engineering, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Dr. Chandramohan Jha University (CMJ), Shillong, Meghalaya
- Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan
- University of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- India Education Centre (IEC) University, Baddi Campus, Himachal Pradesh
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Junior Researcher/Engineer
- 2Applications Engineer
- 3Research and Development Engineer
- 4Director of Research
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to researching.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Pratima R Solanki — Works as Assistant Professor at Special Centre for Nanoscience (SCNS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and is currently heading the Nano Biogroup at SCNS. Her group is currently working on 'Development of Nanobiochip for Oral Cancer Detection, vitamins and microfluidic-based mycotoxin detection'. The main research area is the integration of nanotechnology methods, tools and materials into various biosensor platforms for application in environmental and clinical analysis.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 513 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/salaries/nano-technologies-salaries/applications-engineer
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Two institutes are printed in both the government and private lists — CMJ University (as "CMJ University, Jorabat" and "Dr. Chandramohan Jha University, Shillong") and the University of Technology, Jaipur. Both are private universities, so each appears once here under private.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.