Bio-Technology

The Department of Biotechnology at SORT, PU, Bhopal is one of the premier departments in Biotechnology education and research in Madhya Pradesh. It started in the session 2023-24.

This department aims to provide quality education to aspiring students in the Biotechnology field and envisage synergy between academic excellence & professional development.

The department is maintaining its high standard to set the benchmark in the field of Biological Sciences, Education and Research.

The Department is well equipped with “state of the art” laboratories. The Department has highly experienced and qualified faculty from premier institutions specialized in different areas of Biotechnology

There is an increasing demand for biotechnologists globally, especially in Pharmaceutics, Bioprocess Engineering, Food & Dairy Technology, Animal Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology. Keeping this in view, People’s University established the Department of Biotechnology.

Vision

Biotechnology is a leading department in the country conveying biotechnological education and troubleshooting skills to the budding bio-technocrats capable of meeting emerging challenges in the area of interdisciplinary education and industries.

Mission

  • Educating young aspirants in biotechnology and allied fields to fulfil national and global requirements of human resources.
  • Generating trained manpower with advanced techniques to meet professional responsibilities.
  • Imparting social and ethical values in graduates for progressive attainment at the social level.

HoD’s Message

The Department of Biotechnology, School of Research and Technology, People’s University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh established in 2023 the department of Biotechnology is the newest department in the state to provide graduate engineering degrees in biotechnology. The goal of the biotechnology department is to become a sustainable centre of superior biotechnology for research and higher education. The department is a hub for research-driven, hands-on biotechnology education. The department is reaching new heights thanks to the mix of highly skilled, creative, and research-oriented faculty. The department is actively engaged in research, student development, and placements. In order to improve students’ competitiveness, placements, and general personalities, planned soft-skills training programs and preparation for competitive tests such as GATE, CAT, and CSIR NET are provided.

Dr. Jayprakash Yadav
Ph D in Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
(Biopreocess Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Natural Bioactive Compound, Industrial Microbiology)

About the Program

B.Tech. in Biotechnology – Overview

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology offers a blended curriculum with multiple areas of science, technology and engineering focusing on research. The program provides a pragmatic approach for an enriched learning experience with a research focus.

The department offers state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to carry out research in downstream processing, bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, bioinformatics, drug delivery, and animal and plant biotechnology.

Eligibility: Class XII passes with Biology or Math, Physics & Chemistry as main subjects with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).

Duration of the Programme: 4 Years.