Department of Biotechnology

The Department is presently having 13 faculties and two lab technicians. There are two undergraduate courses of B.Sc. and B.Tech., M.Sc.which started in 2012 (B.Sc., B.Tech.,), and two Post Graduate courses M.Sc. Biotechnology & M.Sc. Microbiology which statrted in 2013.The total intake of 182 UG students and 77 PG students and 18 research scholars are pursuing their PhDs. As vision and mission of the department is to provide quality education and to develop competent Biotechnologists for the welfare of society. Students can employ premium processes and applications which will profoundly influence existing paradigm of agriculture, industry, healthcare and restoration of environment providing sustainable competitive edge to societal benefits. Looking into the employability demands of the students, the department regularly updates the students, catering to the needs of academia and industry.

The department also gives special emphasis to inculcate in-depth knowledge in research and development among students by organizing conferences, workshops and seminars.Thus in the academic session total 32 students have been campus placed in various institutes/industries/labs. Thus enhancing the efficiency skills of students and to make them build socio-economic consciousness and uplift their ideas towards improvement of the area of their interests. Thereby aiming at excellence in education and meeting the quality standards set by accrediting and regulatory bodies. Thus keeping in mind the holistic growth and development of students the department focuses on diverse aspects like intellectual development, social, physical and emotional development of students.

The department, implements university curriculum through well planned and effective teaching learning activities blended with latest pedagogy approaches. Various approaches have been taken to enable students to meet their individual needs. Exposure to students throughout their educational program is provided by mentors, industry experts, professionals, and innovators. This enables them to be work ready. The department proactively identifies the curriculum gaps and makes the provision for imparting the content beyond syllabus bridging the gaps. The students are facilitated to work on relevant problem related to society, industry through projects like minor and major projects and complex problem solving. Students are enabled to work environment through regular industrial visits. Also they are sent to internships. The institute also organizes various programs for providing hands-on training to the students of latest technology adopted by the industry. Students are also motivated to reach out to the industry for various industrial projects. The technical fests and model exhibition are features of developing hands on experiences among students.

The social skills are nurtured through various activities conducted by the Abhiruchi- the hobby club of University which comprises of Panache (Arts club), Rock-on (Cultural club), Images (publication club), I-Tech (technical club), Stride (sports club), M-factor (Management club) and Responsible Invertian (Social club) where our department students also participate actively as per their interests and volunteer. Exposure to social issues and working on probable solutions: The students are exposed to the diverse social structure and their issues, particularly in the neighboring areas, through the Social Service Scheme implemented at the University level. The students undertake activities of spreading social awareness about various burning topics such as female feticide, women health, hygiene,Swatch Bharat, etc. While doing so, they also become aware of the issues of the society and think on probable measures to solve them.

The students take part in helping the neglected part of the society like orphans and old age people. Students help the children enthusiactically at the orphanages by conducting classes for the kids. At the old-age homes, students extend their help.  The students of the Department voluntarily help people in the Ashrams by distributing  food items, clothes and study materials.

The institute promotes physical activities among the students to cultivate many important skills such as physical fitness, sports activities, team spirit, confidence, decision making, mental strength, etc. of the students. Each year, the University organizes inter/intra University sports events for the students comprising of various sports such as cricket, volleyball, throw ball, kabaddi, chess, carom, etc. In these sports both boys as well girls participate and show their skills – their sportsman spirit and team-building abilities grow. The University celebrates International Yoga Day each year in which all the department students and faculties participate.

Emotional health of the students is given apt attention at the Department level. The mentor-mentee system is in place that ensures the students’ contact with faculty at least once every two weeks. During these meetings, students can discuss their academics as well as personal problems with the faculty. Appropriate counseling is provided by the mentor-faculty to the students. There are special female mentors at the Department for a group of 15-20 girl-students who meet the girl-students regularly, understand their difficulties, if any, and guide them about probable solutions.