About the Department

The Department of Biotechnology was established in August 2001 with the undergraduate program followed by the postgraduate program in June 2003 and M.Phil Programme in September 2007. We are proud to have a team of highly dedicated, qualified and experienced teachers. Ever since its inception, the department has grown in leaps and bounds in terms of infrastructure and student's academic performances. The year 2008 was remarkable in department's history as the department was recognized as research center. The department has well equipped laboratory for performing all the techniques related to Biotechnology, Plant and Animal tissue culture. The department has Internet and library facilities within the department apart from the common library. Besides academics, our department has always encouraged the scientific and creative pursuits of our students.

Goals

The Department's goal is to bring out the Research talents of young Biotechnologists, to consolidate and update the current information on recent developments in Biotechnology and to promote Research and Development in the aspects of local issues of social relevance.

Programs Offered

• B. Sc. Biotechnology
• M. Sc. Biotechnology
• M. Phil. Biotechnology
• Ph. D. Biotechnology

Key Equipment & Facilities

• Centrifuge Cooling
• Fermenter
• ELISA Reader
• Euromax Trinocular Microscope
• Gel Documentation System
• Thermospectrophotometer
• Minicycler PCR

Department Activities

• Group tutor system
• Evening class
• Internal and unit test
• Project guidance
• Industrial visit
• Parents meeting