PG Department of Biotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to the Department of Biotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology, a pillar of innovation, research, and education since its establishment in 2006. Here, we believe in empowering our students to lead the frontier of biotechnological advancements through a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, unparalleled research opportunities, and a teaching faculty that is recognized for their ground-breaking contributions in their respective fields.

Our department offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Biotechnology Honors, Biotechnology Elective, M. Sc. Biotechnology, and M.Sc. Microbial Biotechnology. These programs are designed to imbue students with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the constantly evolving field of Biotechnology. Our state-of-the-art laboratories, equipped with the latest tools like Spectrophotometers, Fermenters, Gel Documentation Systems, Laminar Flow, Imaging system, PCR machines and animal cell culture laboratory which provide a practical hands-on environment for students to gain in-depth understanding and expertise.
Our faculty, a diverse team of highly educated and dedicated individuals, come from a wide range of specializations including Oncogenomics & Pharmacogenomics, Cancer Genetics, Environmental and Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Modelling & Drug Designing, Human Health and Diseases, and Microbial Biotechnology, among others. They are actively involved in ground-breaking research, have been recognized by the likes of DST and UGC, and publish regularly in renowned national and international journals.
As a department, we are deeply invested in fostering a research-oriented culture. Our students are encouraged to engage in projects of their interest, present their findings in various seminars and conferences, and even publish their work in scientific journals. This research- led approach not only enriches our students' learning experience but also prepares them for higher studies and future careers in the field of Biotechnology. A testament to this is the significant number of our students who go on to qualify for UGC(NET)/CSIR entrance tests and are admitted into prestigious PhD programs. In addition, we organize regular workshops, seminars, and conferences to keep our students abreast with the latest developments in Biotechnology. Through these platforms, our students not only get a chance to learn from and interact with leading experts in the field, but also present their own research and receive constructive feedback.
Join us at the Department of Biotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology to open the doors to a world of opportunity, learning, and discovery. Our commitment is to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to contribute to the exciting world of Biotechnology, helping improve the quality of life and spearheading progress in our knowledge-based society. Your journey towards becoming a future leader in Biotechnology starts here!

COURSES OFFERED

 

 Courses Offered 

 Duration 

 Seats 

 Academic Qualification

 Mode of admission

M.Sc.  Biotechnology

2Years

40

B.Sc Medical,

B.Sc Biotechnology

On the basis of the Entrance Test (OCET) conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Merit list to be determined by 50% weightage to entrance test and 50% to qualifying exam.

M.Sc. Microbial Biotechnology

2Years

40

B.Sc Medical,

B.Sc Biotechnology,

B.Sc Microbiology  or Graduation in Life Sciences

On the basis of the Entrance Test (OCET) conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Merit list to be determined by 50% weightage to entrance test and 50% to qualifying exam.

B.Sc. (Hon’s)

Biotechnology

3 Years

30

Candidate with science background (Medical or Non-Medical) at 10+2 level with a minimum of 50% marks (PCM/PCB)  from CBSE  or any other board recognized by PU Chandigarh

Admission is made on the basis of merit to be prepared from three science subjects (PCM/PCB).

Centralized counseling.

B.Sc. Biotechnology (Elective)

3 Years

35

Candidate with science background (Medical or Non-Medical) at 10+2 level with a minimum of 40% marks (PCM/PCB)  from CBSE  or any other board recognized by PU Chandigarh

Admission is made on the basis of merit to be prepared from three science subjects (PCM/PCB).

Centralized counseling

FACULTY INFORMATION

 

Sr.No

Faculty Name

Designation

Qualification

Area of Specialization

1

Dr Amit Joshi

Asst Professor

MSc & PhD Biotechnology

Oncogenomics & Pharmacogenomics

2

Dr Satinder Kaur 

Asst Professor

MSc & PhD Biotechnology

Cancer genetics; Food microbiology

3

Dr Sonia Batta

Asst Professor

MSc & PhD Genetics

Genetics, Environment and Medical Biotechnology

4

Dr Varruchi Sharma

Asst Professor

MSc & PhD Bioinformatics

Molecular Modeling & Drug Designing

5

Ms Damanjeet Kaur

Asst Professor

MSc Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology

6

Ms. Navdeep Sidhu 

Asst Professor

M.Sc. Fermentation and Microbial Technology

Microbiology

7

Dr Rakhee

Asst Professor

M.Sc. & PhD Biotechnology

Cancer Biology, Animal Tissue Culture

8

Dr Sukanya Thakur

Asst Professor

M.Sc. & PhD Zoology 

Applied Physiology

9

Dr Vikas Kushwaha

Asst Professor

M Sc. Biotechnology 

Immunology, Recombinant DNA technology

10

Mr Amrinder Singh 

Asst Professor

MSc & PhD Microbial Biotechnology 

Microbial Biotechnology

11

Dr Kamaljit Kaur

Asst Professor

M.Sc., M.Phil & Ph.D – Statistics

Bayesian Inference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty Information: Teaching Staff

Name & email id

Teaching/ Research Experience

(in Years)

No of Publications

No of Patents filled/

Published/ Granted 

No of Books/ book chapter

Oral/

Poster presentation

Conferences/

Seminar / Workshop attended

Refresher/

Orientation/ 

FDP/ Short Term Course

Area of Specialization

Dr Amit Joshi

amit.molbio@gmail.com

16

30

 

02

12

24

Refresher-02

Orientation-01

FDP-05

Oncogenomics &

Pharmacogenomics

Dr Satinder Kaur 

kaursatinder5@gmail.com

16

11

   

19

10

Refresher-02

Orientation-01

FDP-03

STC-01

Cancer Genetics, Food Microbiology

Dr Sonia Batta

soniachaman.lsh@gmail.com

16

17

   

50

 

Refresher-02

Orientation-01

FDP-2

STC-0

Genetics, Environment & Medical Biotechnology

Dr Varruchi Sharma

Sharma.varruchi@gmail.com

14

38

05

(Published-02,

FER completed-02 Filed-02)

 

02

21

FDP-02

Molecular Modelling & Drug Designing

Dr Kamaljit Kaur

Kamaljitk010@gmail.com

05

06

 

01

04

20

01

Bayesian Inference

Ms. Sukanya Thakur

sukanyathakur78@gmail.com

 

02

   

04

12

 

Applied Physiology

Dr. Rakhee

rchhetra@gmail.com

8

04

   

04

24

01

Cancer Biology, Animal Cell Culture

Ms. Navdeep Sidhu

navsidhu25@gmail.com

21

04

   

04

12

01

Microbiology

Ms Damanjeet Kaur

daman.biotech20@gmail.com

8

-

 

-

-

11

-

Microbial Biotechnology

Dr Vikas Kushwaha

Vikaskushwaha24@gmail.com

6

26

01(Published)

04

16

14

2

Immunology, Recombinant DNA technology

Mr Amrinder Singh 

Amrinder14singh1994@gmail.com

2

-

   

01

   

Microbial Biotechnology

 

Technical /Non-Teaching Staff

Name

Qualification

Designation

Contractual/ Permanent

Ms Ramandeeep Rani

MSc Biotechnology

SLA

Permanent

Ms Nitika 

MSc Microbiology

SLA

Permanent

Mr Jagtar Singh

Diploma in MLT

SLA

Permanent