In the past couple of decades, the department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology has been recognized as one of the best Biotechnology programs in Bangalore. Department of Biotechnology is recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and affiliated by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The department, recognized as a leading research center, offers M.Sc. (Engg.) by research and Ph.D. programs. It has supported the graduation of 5 research scholars who pursued doctoral degrees and produced 2 M.Sc. (Engg.) by research scholars. The research conducted has led to the filing of 2 patents.

Our department boasts highly qualified faculty experienced in areas including Genomics and Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Biosensors, Process Engineering, Nanobiotechnology, Food and Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomaterials, and Fermentation technology. The lab infrastructure has been upgraded with grants obtained from AICTE-MODROBS. Accredited by NBA since 2009, the department has consistently maintained high standards.

Additionally, it has won the state-level best project award from KSCST for three consecutive years: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020. Furthermore, the department has forged MoUs with Merck Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Neo-Stick Tapes Pvt. Ltd., and Acharya & BM Reddy College of Pharmacy, fostering collaborative research and facilitating hands-on training programs for the student community's benefit.

All these factors make AIT the best biotechnology college in Bangalore.

Program Highlights

  • The fundamentals of biological sciences, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and engineering principles are taught.
  • Biotechnology engineering is interdisciplinary, involving aspects of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
  • Through laboratory work, students gain practical skills in genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics.
  • Students are provided with international internship possibilities, engaging with leading universities worldwide.
  • Our partnerships with industry giants, such as Merck Life Science Pvt Ltd and Neostick Tapes Pvt Ltd make students job-ready.

Why Choose Biotechnology Engineering?

  • Addressing Global Challenges: A graduate in biotechnology engineering can implement solutions for worldwide challenges, including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. A biotechnology engineering degree opens doors to careers in the development of new drugs, medical devices, and diagnostic tools.
  • Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, food processing, environmental management, and more.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Graduates have the opportunity to revolutionise the agricultural sector as well. They can contribute to crop improvement, pest resistance, and the development of bio-fertilizers.

Student highlights

Students have continuously bagged funding for their projects from KSCST. Top performers of the department have obtained university ranks and medals over the years keeping us ahead of the curve. Our students have interned and placed in top Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies such as Biocon Ltd., Bioneeds India Pvt.Ltd, Kemwell Biopharma Pvt.Ltd., The Himalaya Drug Company, Syngene, IQVIA, Genei labs, Thermo Fischer Scientific, Merck Life Science Pvt.Ltd, Anthem Biosciences, Mylan laboratories ltd., Labcorp India Pvt.Ltd., Auriga Research Pvt.Ltd., Radiant research services Pvt.Ltd., Aristogene Biosciences Pvt.Ltd., Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt.Ltd., Sun Pharma, Skanda life Sciences Pvt.Ltd., Lupin Ltd., Hetero drugs. Our students have also found opportunities in software companies such as Wipro, Infosys and Cognizant. Our students have also excelled in establishing themselves as entrepreneurs.

It is also our pride to announce that our alumni have went on to higher studies in esteemed educational institutions both in India and abroad and are currently pursuing masters and Ph.D in IITs, NITKs, SRM University, Chennai, Queens Maryland, UK, University of Nottingham, UK, University of Munich, Germany, University of Reading, UK, University of Technology, Sydney.

The students of the department on a regular basis are encouraged to participate and present research articles and posters in national and international conferences. Many of the students have won best oral and poster presentation awards. The students also published their research findings in various national and international peer reviewed journals. The department conducts various hands-on workshops to impart technical skills to make the students industry ready. The faculty accompany the students to industrial trips once in a semester.

The students showcase their final year projects in the annual “Technotsava” held at institute level and best projects are awarded with the cash prize and certificate. The students have consecutively participated in national level AICTE Chhatra Vishwakarma awards. One of the students has been awarded prestigious BIRAC SITARE-GYTI award with a cash prize of Rs.1 Lakh.

About the faculty

The department is proud to have 80% of faculty with doctoral degrees while the others are pursuing doctoral research. The project proposals from the department have been funded by various funding bodies such as DBT, VGST, VTU, AICTE, BIRAC and KSCST. The prolific research endeavours are showcased by the quality publications from our faculty in SCI, PubMed and SCOPUS indexed journals.

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Overview

Duration : 4 Years

Eligibility : Pass in 10+2 / Higher Secondary (HS) / Pre University (PUC) / 'A' Level (with 12 years of schooling) or its equivalent with English as one of the languages. Shall have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics. AIT admits students as per prevailing rules and regulations of VTU.

FAQs

Biotechnology is a course that incorporates engineering sciences and natural sciences to solve problems and develop/create various products utilizing living organisms or cells, thereof and molecular analogues.

The engineering program focuses on building strong fundamental foundations of various core domains of biotech while inculcating the skills required to build, modify, and execute the required techniques in biological and biochemical processes. It also imbibes the knowledge and skill necessary to manage, store and compute biological data and apply the theoretical knowledge to scale laboratory processes to industrial requirements. This requirement needs a well-rounded approach in concurrently learning theoretical fundamentals, mathematical concepts, as well as laboratory experience that is specifically covered in the engineering curriculum.

We impart the necessary knowledge and skills to our biotech graduates such that they are industry ready. The wide coverage of the curriculum as well as targeted training by the department enables our graduates to either pursue their career in the sector of their choosing or plan for specialization by undertaking post-graduation in India or abroad.

Students who are passionate in pursuing the career in the life sciences or adjacent fields will find an engineering undergraduate degree will open a world of opportunities to them.

The strong research profile, highly qualified personnel, robust industry interaction, and alumni network makes our program a favoured destination for life science enthusiasts looking to make a career in the field of Biotechnology.

Disclaimer: While Biotechnology involves a lot of life science theory, the program is engineering which requires a component that enable students to build, compute and calculate which makes basic mathematics, calculus, and statistics skills a core necessity.