Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

The department of PG studies and Research in Biotechnology was first established as the Department of P.G Studies and Research in Life Science on 1st January 1992 at Bhadra Reservoir Project (BRP). During March, 1996 it was shifted to the University campus.

Considering the global and national trend of giving importance to the advanced and applied disciplines, the University decided to convert the department into the Department of Biotechnology. During the year 2000-2001 the department of life science was re-designated as the Department of Biotechnology based on the guidelines and recommendations of an expert Committee headed by Prof. R. Ramamurthy, Former DST Secretary. To maintain the national standards the syllabus for the M.Sc., Biotechnology course was framed on the lines of recognized syllabi of ten different universities from various states. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi considering the need for such a department against the background of rural nature of the University area, and the existence of rich biodiversity around this University sanctioned Rupees 22. 00 lakhs to update the laboratory of the department. The department has the latest models of laboratory equipment required for an ideal biotechnology laboratory. The department has sufficient number of qualified teaching staff along with well trained young guest faculty. In addition experts from various other universities and research institutes may also visit very often to deliver special lectures on specialized topics.