M.Tech in Biotechnology — Biotechnology

About the Programme

The Department of Biotechnology, established in 2012, offers a two-year M.Tech. Biotechnology programme with an intake of 18 students. The programme is designed to provide advanced and specialized education in Biotechnology by integrating life sciences with engineering principles and modern technological approaches. It fosters a rigorous academic and research-oriented learning environment that enables students to develop in-depth knowledge, analytical skills, and practical expertise in contemporary and emerging areas of Biotechnology. The department is supported by well-equipped laboratories, computational and simulation facilities, and provides opportunities for students to undertake advanced laboratory work, research projects, innovation, and interdisciplinary studies. The M.Tech. curriculum emphasizes the biology–engineering interface and focuses on application-oriented and emerging areas of Biotechnology, equipping students with the technical competence, problem-solving abilities, and research skills required for careers in biotechnology industries, research and development organizations, and academia, as well as for pursuing doctoral (Ph.D.) studies and advanced research.

Vision

To be a leading Biotechnology Engineering department that imparts quality technical education with strong research component, to develop solutions in the field of food, health and environment.

Mission

To provide quality technical education in a conducive learning environment to produce professionals, researchers with a zeal for lifelong learning and a commitment to society.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

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PEO1: To produce postgraduates who can articulate technical developments in the field of biotechnology and apply relevant tools to solve problems in real life situations.
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PEO2: To enable postgraduates to have an ability to design and conduct research to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, socio-political, ethical, health, safety & sustainability realms.
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PEO3: To prepare postgraduates to be successful professionals in industry, academia, research, entrepreneurial pursuit and consulting firms.
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PEO4: To prepare students to enrich their knowledge & skills throughout their career.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

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PO1: An ability to independently carry out research/investigation & development work to solve practical problem

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PO2: An ability to write & present a substantial technical report/document

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PO3: Students should be able to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area as per the specialization of the programme. The mastery should be at a level higher than the requirements in the appropriate bachelor program

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PO4: Demonstrate the ability to design, conduct experiments and analyze data in the field of Biotechnology

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PO5: Able to employ Biotechnology tools in biological research

Top Recruiters & Industry Collaboration

Waters Zeta Biosystem Iom Bioworks indegene Biocon Syngene Novonesis Thermo Fisher

Career Options

Bioprocess Engineer

Research Associate

Bioinformatics Analyst

Quality Analyst

Clinical Research Associate

Biotech Product Specialist

Data Analyst

Research / Academia

Scheme & Syllabus

First Year	Second Year
2026 - Scheme and Syllabus

M.Tech. Curriculum Structure (2 Years)

Curriculum Component	Credits (% of total)	Contact Hours
Professional Core Course (PCC)	23
Professional Core Course-Lab (PCCL)	4
Professional Elective Course (PEC)	21
Mandatory Credit Course (MCC)	3
Project Work/Seminar (PW)	24
Internship (INT)	5
Total	80