Head of the Department

Prof. D. R. Modi

Introduction of the Department

The Department of Biotechnology started in September, 2005 under the School for Biosciences and Biotechnology. Presently, under School of Life Sciences (SLSc). The present intake capacity is 46 students. Apart from M. Sc in Biotechnology, the department has also startedM. Sc in Bioinformatics, M. Sc Industrial Biotechnology from this session 2022-2023 and Ph. D in Biotechnology with diverse field of specialization including Enzyme Technology and Protein Chemistry, Microbial Technology, Plant Molecular Biology, Immunotechnology and Neurobiology

Academic Profile of Department

Biotechnology, being a multidisciplinary subject, requires knowledge from various areas of biological as well as technological sciences. It encompasses understanding of fundamental concepts and their applications in the area of Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Bio-processing.

Keeping in view the developing of modern applied aspect of the subject, Biotechnology has now become a multi-billion-dollar industry. The teaching programme caters the requirement of Biotechnology Industry and Institutes in India and aboard

Presently, Choice Based Credit System has been introduced and many courses which may supplement and compliment core Biotechnology subject from various discipline i.eLaw, Department of Zoology, Department of Horticulture, Management, Statistics etc. have been introduced. The course curriculum of M. Sc. Biotechnology has been prepared taking the guidelines from UGC and DBT, Govt. of India modified time to time in respective BoS (Board of Studies) meetingsheld on 16-11-2022 (as per NEP2020), 20-08-2019, 20-04-2018, 22-05-2015, 21-03-2014, 11-11-2009 and October 2005.

Modifications in syllabus in consultation with the industry professionals, practitioners, students and their parents basically who are the stake holders is a continuous process

In addition to the normal teaching classes and the practical training, the curriculum has integral components of Seminars and Research based project works targeted to shape the student’s career in accordance with the requirement of the present national and international needs. The department is in the process of developing facilities conducive for training in the field of Biotechnology at par with that of international level. Faculty of the department is running various externally funded research projects from agencies like UGC, DST and DBT. Many distinguished scientists and eminent scholars from premier research institutes such as CSIR, ICAR, Indian and foreign Universities are invited to deliver lectures in their area of research interest from time to time. The students are exposed to both academics as well as extracurricular activities during their tenure.