Biotechnology

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity defined Biotechnology as “any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use.” There are three stages in the development of Biotechnology: ancient Biotechnology, which was related to food and shelter (included domestication), classical Biotechnology which was built on ancient Biotechnology (included fermentation methods that promoted food production & medicine) and modern Biotechnology which manipulates genetic information in organisms (includes genetic engineering). Biotechnology is an inherently interdisciplinary field that bridges cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, genetic engineering, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, fermentation technology, bioprocess engineering, immunology, bioinformatics and bio-nanotechnology.

Biotechnology has been recognized as one of the emerging fields in areas of research as well as academia. It is expected that advancements in Biotechnology will have deep impact on Medicine, Agriculture, Bio-nanotechnology, Bio-economy, Industrial and Commercial Applications and Bio-Intellectual Property Rights. Keeping in view of the rising demands of the field of Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology (2-year) and M.Tech. Biotechnology (5 year) courses have been included in the curriculum of the university.

Main objectives of establishing Biotechnology programme is to develop students’ interests and provide basic research activities for deeper insights in both theoretical and experimental aspects and to develop interdisciplinary approach to science and engineering among students. The essence of Biotechnology lies in the research work; keeping this in mind considerable efforts have been made to set up laboratories to provide hands on experience to students. The programme has been designed to help prepare students for broad range of disciplines for careers in the field of biotechnology including Genomics, Proteomics, Genetic and Protein Engineering, Bioinformatics, Agriculture, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Environment and Biodiversity, Medical Biotechnology, Biofuels, Bioprocesses, Product Development, Bioinstrumentation, Biopharmaceutical Technology, Drug Design and Development, Biosensors, Bio-Fertilizers and Bio-pesticides, Cancer Biology and Stem cells in health care

Courses offered:

Eligibilty:

M. Tech. Biotechnology (5-year): Candidates with 10+2(Medical or Non Medical) with minimum 50% marks from any recognized Board/Council.(45% Marks for SC/ST)

M. Sc. Biotechnology (2-Year course): Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, B. Tech., 4 years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant course); OR Medicine (MBBS)/ BDS with at least 50% marks in aggregate.(45% Marks for SC/ST)