About the Programme

M. Tech (Biotech) Plant Biotechnology is a two-year post-graduate programme streamlined to provide information about the biotechnology methods in plants. The programme revolves around equipping students with a deep understanding of all the types of biotechnology processes, including both classical and modern methods. It trains students in detecting and mapping genes, discovering their functions, breed them, and transfer them for developing specific traits into plants where they are needed.

This master's programme is research-based and thus, demands for extensive lab work. The programme curriculum is designed in a way that it encompasses a perfect balance of both theoretical and practical sessions for students to practice their class-learning. Post completion of the programme, students can find various career avenues to advance their success in the field of Plant Biotechnology.

This course is for individuals who...

wish to research and discover new possibilities in the field of Animal Biotechnology. It is for candidates with an analytical mindset who can obtain valued solutions for biotechnological problems.

Students who are looking for...

employing a set of methods and tools to improve plants yield and quality are an ideal fit for the programme.

Course Fee

	Fee Per Semester	Fee Per Year
For National Students	49 500	95 000
For International Students	2550	5000

Syllabus

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

For National Students	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.
For International Students	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

Research Associate
Associate Scientist
Biotechnology Instructor
Genomics Research Specialist
Bioprocess Engineer
Research Plot Technician

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 4.50 LPA to 12.00 LPA

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