The Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP) is a six-month government initiative run by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and managed by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL). It offers practical industrial training to biotechnology students to enhance their job prospects while helping biotech companies identify potential talent. Trainees receive a monthly stipend, and companies are compensated with a bench fee to cover training expenses. The programme bridges the gap between academia and industry by providing hands-on experience in biotechnology firms.

Open to biotechnology students at all levels—undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral—seeking industrial exposure. There are no specific income or marks criteria mentioned. The programme is open to all eligible candidates, and companies interested in hosting trainees can also participate by submitting requisitions to DBT.

Students must apply through the official portal, where DBT invites applications periodically. Interested biotech companies can register their training offers by submitting requisitions to BCIL. Selected students are matched with companies based on mutual requirements. The application process involves submitting academic records, a statement of purpose, and other relevant documents as specified in the official notification.