Biotechnology is a unique course in Engineering which has a well synchronized curriculum, between Sciences – Biosciences and Engineering – Technology. The phenomena of Biotechnology successfully makes several wide applications over Process Industries, Medical Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Agricultural and Food Industries, and, Energy & Environment sectors. Biotechnology is also a field of applied biology and involves living organisms encompassing modern technologies such as Genetic Engineering and Tissue Culture Technologies.

Vision

To achieve global relevance in biotechnology education and research by promoting innovation, data-driven approaches, sustainability, and social responsibility, and by developing ethical professionals who contribute to societal and environmental well-being.

Mission

To impart strong foundational and advanced knowledge in biotechnology through outcome-based teaching–learning practices supported by state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and computational tools.

To develop skilled biotechnology graduates with analytical, experimental, and data-driven competencies to address challenges in healthcare, agriculture, food processing, and environmental sustainability.

To promote interdisciplinary learning, research, and innovation by integrating biotechnology with bioinformatics, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies

To engage in meaningful research, consultancy, and collaborations with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and research organizations for societal and industrial impact.

To inculcate professional ethics, social responsibility, teamwork, leadership qualities, and lifelong learning to meet global and societal needs.

Objectives

The Department strives for excellence in biotechnology education and research aligned with global innovation and social responsibility. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, including B.Tech Biotechnology (Data Analytics specialization) integrating biotechnology with AI, bioinformatics, and data analytics, along with M. Sc Biotechnology and DST Nano Mission–funded (2009) M. Tech Nanotechnology programmes. The focus is on student-centered learning to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. It promotes research and industry collaboration for sustainable solutions in healthcare, agriculture, livestock and environment. The department also develops globally competent graduates with strong ethical values and lifelong learning abilities.

PROGRAMME OFFERED

Regular

(4 years) - Full Time - B.Tech.

M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Tech. Nanotechnology

(Full Time / Part Time) - Ph.D - Biotechnology

Ph.D. Nanotechnology

specialization

B.Tech. - Biotechnology

Specialization in ( Data Analytics for Biotechnology )

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Faculty of Computing Science and Applications

Faculty of Commerce

Faculty of Management Studies

Faculty of Science and Humanities

Committees

Controller of Examination

Department of biotechnology

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