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Academic Department Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1971

Department of Plant Biotechnology

Constituent Department of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

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About Department of Plant Biotechnology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has been one among a few front-runners to initiate "Biotechnology" teaching way back in 1987. Thanks to the support of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India for extending the financial support for the cause of manpower development since 1988.

During 1993, the Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology was created as per the order No.DR/S2/4522/93-XVIII dated 17.10.1993 by merging the above, university plan scheme and GOI-DBT supported programme on Agricultural biotechnology. Besides the postgraduate programs, a B. Tech (Biotechnology) four year undergraduate course was offered at this department since the year 2000. The Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology functioned under the then School of Genetics until 1990, later came under the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (earlier CPMB). Presently with the reconstitution of the departments under CPMB&B, it is henceforth the Department of Plant Biotechnology.

Courses Offered :


=> B.Tech. (Biotech)
=> M.Sc. Biotechnology
=> Ph. D. Biotechnology
=> PG Diploma in Food Biotechnology (ODL)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Campus Location Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> B.Tech. (Biotech)

Offered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

=> M.Sc. Biotechnology

Offered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

=> Ph. D. Biotechnology

Offered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

=> PG Diploma in Food Biotechnology (ODL)

Offered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Plant Biotechnology

Where is the Department of Plant Biotechnology located?

The Department of Plant Biotechnology is an academic teaching department of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Plant Biotechnology are conducted as per Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Plant Biotechnology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.