M. Sc. in Biotechnology

Objectives of the Program :

The two year (four semesters) Post-Graduate Programme in Biotechnology has interdisciplinary approach with participation of faculty and researchers across the University based on NEP2020 pattern with an option of exit after one year leading to Post Graduate diploma in Biotechnology. Hands-on training with professional and management skills are keys to our teaching pedagogy. This programme focuses on to build the students a responsible educator/researcher and follow ethics in research and policy. We are equally giving emphasis on integrated approaches to human health, transgenic crop development, environmental sciences, skill development and bioinformatics. The course also comprised of project dissertation, presentation and comprehensive viva-voce as part of evaluation system. There is option of entry in the second year M.Sc program (3rd semester) provided the student fulfill the eligibility criteria completing the 4-year Bachelor degree in Research subject to availability of the seat in the department. Students are also visiting major research institutions in the form of educational/excursion tour and Biotechnology industries to provide them opportunity to learn various aspects of process and product developments. One of the major goals of the Biotechnology programme is to engage the students by actively involving them in cutting-edge research and development.

Program Outcomes :

The major goals of the Biotechnology Programme is to engage students by actively involving them in cutting-edge research.

Eligibility : Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or any branch of Biological Science (Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Bioscience/ Environmental Science/ Biomedical etc.) or B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology/Botany/Chemistry or B.Sc. / Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. of three/four-year duration with any of the two subjects among Zoology, Botany & Chemistry in 3rd year with a minimum of 55% marks for General / OBC/EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST / PWD candidates from any recognized University.

Intake : 45

Board of Studies: 

• Board of Studies[NEP]

Syllabus: M.Sc. in Biotechnology NEP-2020

Course Structure: M.Sc. in Biotechnology

Doctor of Philosophy

Objectives of the Program :

The Department of Biotechnology is currently offering Ph.D. in the diverse field of specializations such as Antimicrobial Resistance, Biofilm, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Fabrication of Bioplastics, Genetic Engineering, Genesis of Secondary Metabolites, Immunology, Molecular Marker Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Microbial Diversity, Stem Cell Therapy, Signal Transduction, and Transcription Factors.

The syllabus was framed with great care so that the theory, practicals, and tutorials would meet the requirement of such a challenging and demanding field. Innovation-based training is the key to training students with emphasis on understanding the basic and modern concepts in biological processes for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biological Sciences.

Thrust Areas of Research for Ph.D.Biotechnology

• Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Biopolymers and Bioplastics
• Cancer Biology
• Immunology
• Molecular Diagnostics & Microbial Diversity
• Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Marker Development
• Signal Transduction & Transcription Factors
• Stem Cell Biology

Program Outcomes :

Department of Biotechnology equips researchers with a deep theoretical and practical understanding of different aspects of Biological processes and to take an integrative approach for their studies and research. The students are well trained in dry and wet-lab techniques enabling them to better fit in different research laboratories and industries which look for personnel well-taught in programming languages, can do molecular modeling, and have abilities to work on bench-producing raw data to analyze further using various Biotechnology tools.

Eligibility : Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Pharmaceuticals Science/ Medical Science/ Agricultural Science/ Chemistry/Physics/ any branch of Biological Science (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Life Science, Bioscience, Environmental Science, Biomedical, Zoology, Botany) with a minimum of 55% marks for General /OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates in the qualifying degree.

Intake : As per guidelines

Syllabus: Ph.D. in Biotechnology NEP-2020