M Tech In Plant Biotechnology Syllabus & Eligibility

About the Programme

Department of Biotechnology started with a vision to impart in-depth knowledge of biotechnology to create a pool of scientific personnel with expertise in biological engineering. Since then the department has endeavoured to educate and train its students to develop proficiency in each sector of biotechnology. The scheme of courses has been designed keeping in the demand trend in mind. A conscious effort has been made so that curriculum of each programme integrates courses of biological sciences and engineering together with relevant laboratory programs and a compulsory research project of variable duration. The university has recognized the significant role being played by biotechnologists in industrial development and has sought to implement an integrated approach towards education and research. The department strongly believes a teacher has to be involved in active research to be in touch with the recent development in the subject so as to deliver the latest know-how. The department has a strong interdisciplinary research and teaching base in biological sciences and engineering which prepares the student for industry as well as research programs.
All the basic infrastructural facilities needed for conducting teaching and research programmes in different areas of Biotechnology have been developed in the department. The department is housed in a newly constructed building consisting of classrooms with audio-visual facilities well-equipped students laboratories research laboratories special lab for molecular biology genetic engineering plant tissue culture Microbial technology nano biotechnology and bioinformatics. the students undergo project training in modern biotechnology viz bioinformatics genomics nano biotechnology cancer cell signaling plant and animal Biotechnology structure base drug design neuro biology etc.

This course is for individuals who...

Have interest to peruse career in Biotechnology frontline areas of Plant Cell and Biotechnology

Students who are looking for...

Individuals who have a keen interest in interdisciplinary research of plant biological sciences and engineering. It is for students who seek to contribute to make the environment better by promoting plants sustenance.

Fee (per semester)

49 500
Fee (per annum)

95 000

Fee (per semester)

2550
Fee (per annum)

5000

Course Structure

Term 1

S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits
	BTY601	Analytical Instruments for Biotechnology	3	1	0	4
	BTY602	Enzyme Technology	3	1	0	4
	BTY603	Applied Genetic Engineering	3	0	0	3
	BTY604	Advances in Bioprocess Engineering	3	0	0	3
	BTY605	Molecular Cell Biology	3	0	0	3
		Technical Presentation-I	0	0	4	2
		Practical (Enzyme & Genetic Engineering Lab)	0	0	4	2
	Credits in Term 1					21

II. Syllabus for the Courses:

BTY601 (Analytical Instruments for Biotechnology):

To develop understanding of the principles instrumentation operation and applications of different analytical separation and diagnostic techniques used in the fields of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

BTY602 (Enzyme Technology):

his course covers fundamentals to applications necessary for the useful exploitation of enzymes both as tools for the enzymatic analyses and as biocatalysts in the biotransformations on the unique structural-functional properties of enzymes and its industrial and research utilization.

BTY603 (Applied Genetic Engineering):

To develop understanding of the principleS instrumentation operation and applications of different analytical separation and diagnostic techniques used in the fields of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

BTY604 (Advances in Bioprocess Engineering):

The course concentrates on bioprocess engineering and bioreactor operation. A considerable part is devoted to the growth analysis using process analytical technology and the evaluation of process data in connection to the generally used cultivation principles.

BTY605 (Molecular Cell Biology):

In this course students will learn about the structure/function relationships of proteins and nucleic acids through to the molecular mechanisms behind immunology genetic engineering and cancer. It is ideal for students who have an interest in studying biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels encompassing areas that are at the forefront of science and technology today.

Term 2

S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits
	BTY609	Techniques in Plant Biotechnology	3	0	0	3
	BTY610	Plant Development Biology	3	0	0	3
	BTY606	Applied Bioinformatics	3	0	0	3
		Departmental Elective	3	0	0	3
		Open Elective	3	0	0	3
		Term paper	0	2	0	2
	BTP	Practical (Plant Biotechnology Lab)	0	0	4	2
	Credits in Term 2					19

BTY606 (Applied Bioinformatics):

To acquire an advanced knowledge of bioinformatics tools used for designing and analyzing in silico experiments and different techniques used for molecular modeling.

BTY609 (Techniques in Plant Biotechnology):

In this course students will learn about the better understanding of all aspects of the transgenic/genetic engineering process for enhancing efficiency precision and proper expression of the added genes or nucleic acid molecules. A wider range of useful and valuable traits including complex traits.

BTY610 (Plant Developmental Biology):

To acquire knowledge of plant developmental biology and factors controlling various events leading to cytodifferentiation and organogenesis during embryonic development. To Investigate cell fate and lineages and differentiation of tissues into roots shoots and leaves. And Assess the process of senescence and programmed cell death in overall development of plants.

BTP (Plant Biotechnology Lab):

To learn various tissue culture methods of micropropagation and learn plant transformation.

Term 3

S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits
		Seminar	0	0	4	2
		Project	0	0	8	4
		Dissertation Part-I	0	0	20	10
	Credits in Term 3					16

Dissertation Part-I

Term 4

S.No.	Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Credits
		Dissertation Part-II	0	0	32	16
	Credits in Term 4					16

Total Credits: __72___

Minimum Credits essential for the Program:_____

Dissertation Part-II

Eligibility Criteria

Indian
International

B.Tech. in Biotechnology Biomedical Engg. B.Pharma with minimum 60% marks.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology Agriculture Genetics Molecular Biology Physiology Life Sciences (Botany Zoology Biochemistry Microbiology Medicinal Chemistry) with minimum 60% marks. GATE/NET qualified students shall be preferred.

The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

Career path you can choose after the course

Biotech Food and and Pharmaceutical companies: These are the biggest employers for Biotechnologist in the private sector. They are employed as research agents to develop new and innovative techniques to aid in healthcare and agricultural sector.
Research Laboratories and Hospitals Reputed medical and biological research facilities across the country offer entry level positions to genetic engineers graduates in clinical reasearh and diagnostics
Universities/Institutes: Biotechnology as a field of study is growing at a rapid pace. The increased interest of students in this subject has also escalated the demand for qualified and trained teachers and professors. Many undergraduate and postgraduate degree holders in genetics are hired at teaching position in different universities and institutes across India and abroad.
Agriculture Sector: The rise of exciting employment opportunities for genetic engineers for development of genetically modified food products like high yielding seeds seedless fruits and other similar products.