DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Department of Biotechnology was conceptualized and founded under the Chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) V.J.Philip in the year 1994 with an intention to develop basic infrastructure, manpower and promote research in frontier areas of Biotechnology. The only department funded and sponsored by DBT, New-Delhi (Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) started the All India National Stream M.Sc. Program in 1995. The student selection and allotment is through a National Level Common Entrance Test conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, N. Delhi. All students receive monthly studentship of Rs. 3000/- from DBT – Govt. of India. The Biotechnology Consortium of India, New Delhi Ltd. (BCIL) also provides placement services to the students in various industries.