About Department

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

The Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering was started by the merger of two Departments i.e Biotechnology and Genetics. Department of Genetics was already running BS, MPhil and PhD program. The Department has a total number of 20 Faculty members. Out of which 16 are PhD and 04 non-PhD Faculty members. The Department offering admission in BS, MPhil and PhD and award degrees in the same programs.
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is a multi-disciplinary program that emerged from the fusion of technological fields and natural sciences (genetics, biology and biochemistry). Therefore, the combinations of skills and various scientific disciplines maximizes the benefits of teaching and research programs. The modern science of biotechnology influences many aspects of daily life, from the food we eat to how we identify criminals or treat diseases or environment in which we live. In agriculture, genetic advances enable scientists to alter a plant or animal to make it more useful. For instance, some food crops, such as oranges, potatoes, wheat, and rice, have been genetically altered to withstand insect pests, resulting in a higher crop yield. Tomatoes and apples have been modified so that they resist discoloration or bruising on their way to market, enhancing their appeal on supermarket shelves. The genetic makeup of cows has been modified to increase their milk production, and cattle raised for beef have been altered so that they grow faster. Genetic technologies are also helpful for convicting criminals and solving hereditary discrepancies. Environmental Biotechnology is helping out the challenges of global environment.  
The extensive research programs within the departments spreads over multifarious disciplines and covers all major aspects of Biotechnology, including but not limited to Plant Biotechnology, Agriculture Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Conservation Genetics, biochemistry, Nanobiotechnology, Recombinant DNA technology, Genomics and Proteomics.
Since its inception, it moved with rapid pace of development with respect to infrastructure, academics and research facilities. Department has a distinguished history of excellence in teaching and research, and our staff is committed in maintaining the highest possible level of excellence. Our commitment is to provide outstanding mentoring and quality research, for the training and capacity building of the next generation of talented young scientists. The faculty of Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering has abundant teaching and research experience in vast majority fields at both national and international platforms.