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PURSUIT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYOpportunities & Options

Compiled by Dr. Manoj S. Rohilla, Sc.D, DBTEdited by Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser, DBT

Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL

PURSUIT OF BIOTECHNOLOGYOpportunities & Options

May 2015

Copyright © Deptt. of BiotechnologyMinistry of Science & Technology Government of India

CompiledDr. Manoj S. Rohilla, Sc.D, DBT

EditedDr. Suman Govil, Adviser, DBTDr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL

Assisted Ms. Shreya Malik, Sr. Project Executive, BCIL

PublishedDepartment of BiotechnologyBlock 2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003Web : www.dbtindia.nic.in

DesignedMs. Shweta

PURSUIT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY: OPPORTUNITIES & OPTIONS

1. MEssagE

2. IntrOduCtIOn

3. aCknOwlEdgEMEnts

4. unIvErsIty prOfIlEs

M.Sc. IN GENERAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

MS University, Baroda

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

University of Calicut, Calicut

Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali

Tezpur University, Tezpur

Gulbarga University, Gulbarga

University of Jammu, Jammu

University of Mysore, Mysore

University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar

University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Kumaun University, Nainital

University of North Bengal, Siliguri

University of Lucknow, Lucknow

Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar

Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan

T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur

Burdwan University, Burdwan

HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar

North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

M.Sc. IN AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur

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Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad

Rajendra Agricultural University,Samastipur

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Kalyani

M. Sc. IN BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Baba Gulam Shah Baadshah University, Rajauri

M. V. Sc. IN ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar

Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati

Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technologyof Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar

MASTERS IN MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak

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Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

M.Sc./M.Tech. IN MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

Goa University, Goa

Annamalai University, Parangipettai

Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi

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Jiwaji University, Gwalior

M.Sc. IN INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

M.Sc. IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi

Anna University, Chennai

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West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

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Universities/ Institutes offering M.sC./ M.Tech Teaching programmes in Biotechnology in India with DBT support

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Integrated Human Resource Development is a Flagship programme of Department of Biotechnology to create well trained manpower to cater to the needs of R&D, teaching and industry. Deptt. has formulated post graduate teaching programme in biotechnology keeping in mind judicious selection of universities, selection of best students through all India written test, framing of model course curriculum, creation of laboratory infrastructure and provision of consumable grants to provide hands-on experience to students. Student feedback and mentoring and monitoring mechanism has been developed for continuous improvement of the programme.

I am extremely happy that the Department is bringing out a publication covering details of 71 teaching programmes, fellowships for doctoral and post doctoral research as well as career opportunities for students. I am sure this publication would be very useful to the student community and compliment the Deptt. for taking this initiative. I wish success to this important endeavour.

(Dr. Harsh Vardhan)

MESSAGE

Message by Hon’ble Union Minister

Dr. Harsh VardhanMinister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences

Room No. 209, Anusandhan Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.drharshvardhan.comPhone: 011-223316766, 23714320 | Fax: 011-23316745

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Realising the need for well-trained manpower in multi-disciplinary and rapidly advancing area of biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology has conceived an integrated human resource development programme. Translating that into action, the Department has made conscious efforts to select universities and certain other institutions engaged in biotechnology R&D, for initiating post-graduate teaching programmes on the basis of existing expertise and infrastructure. Our endeavour has been to select the best students and to offer studentships to all the selected students. I am extremely proud that this is one of first such programmes in the world.

In this context, it is natural that one would look forward to compile and consolidate details of all such programmes offered. This publication covers details of about 71 teaching programmes, besides, showcasing the student and faculty trailblazers, which would greatly encourage the young and aspiring students. I congratulate the Department of Biotechnology for bringing out this publication for the benefit of students and research community.

(Shri Y. S. Chowdary)

MESSAGE

Message by Hon’ble Minister of State

Shri Y. S. ChowdaryMinister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences

Room No. 207, Anusandhan Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Email: [email protected]| Phone: 011-23316766,23714320 Fax: 011-23316745

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Department of Biotechnology initiated post graduate teaching programme in biotechnology in 5 universities way back in 1985-86. These programmes have been expanded to cover 71 universities imparting M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Sc.(Ag.)/ M.V.Sc./M.Pharma degrees in biotechnology. Conscious efforts are made to select the universities on the basis of in-house expertise, infrastructure and nearby institutions engaged in R&D in biotechnology. Best students are selected and Department provides hands-on training and research experience to all students by creating necessary laboratory and library infrastructure and providing liberal grants for consumables. Students are also provided industrial training to meet the industry requirements.

I am extremely happy that my colleagues Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser and Dr. Manoj Singh Rohilla, Sc.D, DBT have undertaken this mammoth exercise of collecting, compiling and verifying data of all the participating universities. I am sure this publication would be very useful for the present and future students willing to take up biotechnology courses. I wish this exercise great success.

(K. VijayRaghavan)

MESSAGE

Message by Secretary, DBT

K. VijayRaghavanSecretary

Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology,Block-2, 7th Floor C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110003 Email: [email protected]| Phone: 011-24362950, 2432881 | Fax: 011-24360747

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Biotechnology is regarded as the greatest intellectual enterprise of human kind and for meeting its basic requirements of food, health, nutrition, ecological and livelihood security. World has witnessed phenomenal progress in this field specially after the unravelling of the double helix structure of DNA by Watson and Crick. For research and development and application of Biotechnology which is knowledge and capital intensive, skilled human resource is critical. The all-round development of human resource has been given high priority by the Government since the inception of National Biotechnology Board and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

I am glad that Department is bringing out a publication on Postgraduate teaching in Biotechnology supported by DBT, as a flagship programme. Intense efforts have been made in formulating a good programme covering all aspects such as selection of university and quality students through all India entrance test conducted by JNU, formulation of model course curriculum and revision at frequent intervals to cover developments in advanced areas. Research exposure to students and creation of requisite laboratory infrastructure as well as provision of consumable grants to conduct good courses have been an integral part of this programme. It is well monitored by experts; has taken note of the requirement of specialised courses and regional imbalances. At present, courses are being run in 71 universities in different parts of the country. I understand that the intended publication would cover details about specialisation of faculty, publications by faculty and students, dissertation by students and placement. I am confident that this would be very useful for the students aspiring to pursue biotechnology as a career. I wish further success to this very important endeavour of the department.

(Dr. Manju Sharma)

MESSAGE

Message by Former Secretary, DBT

Dr. Manju SharmaFormer Secretary

5 - Lajpatrai Road, The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad -211002Email: [email protected]| Phone: 011-26134608 | Mobile: 09810702411Fax: 011-46063722

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Message by Task Force Chairman and Experts

Prof. K.N. GaneshProfessor & Director

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune - 411008Email: [email protected]| Website: www.iiserpune.ac.inPhone: 020-25908000/9 | Fax: 020-25908186

I am extremely happy to be associated with various initiatives taken by Department of Biotechnology for creating well trained manpower in the field of biotechnology. I wish to compliment DBT for conceiving this pioneering effort for the benefit of student and research community. DBT supported teaching programmes take care of all aspects such as selection of universities, selection of students, teaching programmes in different specialization, regional representation and include feedback of all stakeholders such as students, faculty experts from academia and industry. Due care is taken for mentoring and monitoring of the programmes resulting in continuous improvement.

The upcoming publication entitled “Pursuit of Biotechnology-Opportunities and Options” will be very useful to the student and research community. I compliment DBT for taking this initiative and wish it all success.

MESSAGE

(K. N. Ganesh)

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Prof. K.DharmalingamDirector-Research

1, Anna Nagar, Aravind Medical Research Foundation. Dr. G.Venkataswamy Eye Research Institute, Madurai- 625020 Email: [email protected]| Phone: 0452-4356550 | Fax: 0452-2530984

Human resource development is one of the earliest programs of NBTB, the ancestor of DBT. The programme was initiated to recruit new faculty who gained expertise in the modern areas of biotechnology in the eighties in addition to organize and teach the then new M.Sc biotechnology programme introduced by NBTB. Many universities could equip themselves with talented young persons and who in turn taught the M.Sc students well. If only this trend has continued, things would have been substantially different. Transparency in recruitment, understanding of the spirit of Biotechnology teaching as opposed to classical biology teaching slowly eroded. Unfortunately, things changed to the worst and several institutions that were excellent once declined due to inadequate and not so committed faculty. Apart from this, the newly minted institutions that appeared a few years back with ample support also compete for the same resource pool and this makes thing difficult for the state level Universities to successfully compete for adequate research funds. Research being an integral part of the teaching biotechnology many Universities that are involved in teaching the M.Sc courses do not have excellence in scientific research. Perhaps one way out of this situation is to include these new institutions as teaching organizations and let them take a lead in training young students. Considering the rural students and their numbers, this effort may not be adequate, unless the state universities are made to realize their role in higher education, the task of taking good education to a large segment of students is next to impossible task. Having associated with this programme for 30 years, I learnt a lot by teaching and it is a pleasure to still listen to some of the older students fondly recollecting their experience and this make me feel singularly lucky. Thanks to the vision of the first advisor to NBTB and first secretary to DBT Dr. Ramachandran, the teaching mission was launched successfully and its continued success depends on all the stakeholders.

MESSAGE

(K.Dharmalingam)

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Prof. Akhilesh TyagiDirector

National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi -110067 Email: [email protected]| Website: www.nipgr.ac.inPhone: 011-26742267,26735169| Fax: 011-26741759

To fulfill the need for appropriate human resource in multi-disciplinary and rapidly advancing area of biotechnology, Department of biotechnology formulated an integrated human resource development programme way back in 1985-86. This includes post graduate teaching programmes, short-term training courses for upgrading skills of mid-career scientists and faculty, and training in leading overseas laboratories. Conscious efforts are made to select universities on the basis of existing expertise, infrastructure and nearby institutions engaged in R&D in the field of biotechnology. Students are selected on the basis of all India common entrance test conducted by JNU and all students are provided studentships. The Department also provides for one time grant to purchase equipment for class room teaching and liberal grants for consumables, travel, inviting guest faculty in gap areas. A provision for summer training for students to ensure all round training also exists.

It was my privilege to be associated with this novel programmes as Chairman of DBT-HRD Task Force (2003-06). We were involved in evaluation of new proposals received for financial support by DBT for initiating teaching programmes and monitoring of progress of ongoing programmes and policy decisions pertaining to selection of students, number of seats, curriculum for the courses etc. I remember intense discussion regarding courses in Human Genetics and Neuroscience. I am very happy that this programme has expanded to over 70 universities in the country imparting M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc./M.Pharma degrees in biotechnology and related areas. I understand that the Department is bringing out a publication covering details of teaching programmes and career opportunities for students in the field of biotechnology. I have no doubt that this publication would be very useful to the student community and compliment colleagues in DBT for putting efforts to bring out this publication. I wish success to this very important endeavour.

MESSAGE

(Akhilesh Tyagi)

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Prof. H.Y. Mohan RamResearch Professor

Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi -110002 Email: [email protected]| Website: www.insaindia.orgPhone: 011-27652773| Mobile: 09818185469

I am happy that Department of Biotechnology is compiling a document to trace the developments in supporting M.Sc./M.Tech. teaching programmes in the past three decades. Two main problems faced in the early years were shortage of competent teachers and inadequate infrastructure to meet the needs of students. Yet the demand was high. The DBT overcame the shortage of funds and their prompt availability by pooling both material and human resources for doing high quality research in the frontier areas of new biology was strengthened.

Links were established with industries both in India and abroad. Bright youngsters were sent abroad for learning new techniques. Job opportunities were created for the trained persons.

Having been associated with the Task Force on Human Resource Development in the beginning years, I keenly look forward to learn about the progress made. I wish to compliment the experts and the scientists of the DBT for their dedicated efforts in carrying out the programme further and in the production of this document.

MESSAGE

(H.Y. Mohan Ram)

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Prof. Sudhir SoporyVice Chancellor

Jawahrlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 Email: [email protected].; [email protected]: 011-26741555, 26704033 Extn: 4001| Fax: 011-26742580

I am glad that Department of Biotechnology is bringing out a publication covering the M.Sc./M.Tech. teaching programmes since 1985-86. School of Biotechnology, JNU was one of the first six centres established under the aegis of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for carrying out postgraduate teaching and research in areas related to Biotechnology. Initially established as a special Centre for Biotechnology in 1985, it was upgraded to the level of a school in the year 2006.

DBT entrusted JNU with the conduct of a joint entrance exam for M.Sc. Biotech-nology/M.Sc. (Agri.) Biotechnology/M.V.Sc. and M.Tech. Biotech programme and JNU took the responsibility. With a few participating universities in the beginning, the number of universities participating in the combined entrance examination for admission to these programmes has grown manifold. JNU has been successfully con-ducting the combined entrance examination to these programmes on behalf of these participating institutes and universities.

Over the years, the Biotechnology programme has established itself as a leading academic programme both from the teaching and research point of view. Department of Biotechnology has played a crucial role in the success of this combined effort and in supporting research endeavours in the field. As one involved in many research initiatives supported by DBT, I am happy that DBT has decided to bring out such a publication covering these programmes, which will be very useful in disseminating in-formation about DBT’s initiatives about institutions/universities who have established leading Biotechnology programmes over the years.

I wish this initiative every success.

MESSAGE

(Sudhir K. Sopory)


Dr. G. PadmanabanINSA Senior ScientistDepartment of BiochemistryIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560012Telefax : 080-23601492

I remember that the Master’s programme in Biotechnology was started in 6universities by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)around 1986, when theDepartment itself was established. This would indicate the initiative ofDBT in generating good quality human resource right from the beginning. Therapid growth of Biotechnology industry in the country and the need tofoster the diverse disciplines involved led to the establishment of manymore centres in the country to cater to the demands. The more recentaddition of Star colleges to recognise those seeking excellence in Biotecheducation is another milestone in the effort of DBT to generate qualityhuman resource in the area. Biotech education in the country has seen anuncontrolled expansion and I do hope that the DBT-supported programmeswould serve as a model to establish standards. With all your dedication andcommitment, I am sure that good quality human resource would be generatedin the country to keep pace with the fast pace of growth in this sector.

MESSAGE

(G. Padmanaban)

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Professor G.PadmanabanINSA Senior ScientistDepartment of BiochemistryIndian Institute of ScienceBangalore-560012Telefax : 080-23601492

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DBT’s Integrated Human Resource Development Programme in Biotechnology - Journey so far.Introduction

Government of India set up multi-agency Board namely National Biotechnology Board (NBTB) with participation of Department of Science & Technology (DST), University Grants Commission (UGC), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 1982 to promote activities in multi-disciplinary aspects of upcoming area of biotechnology. Subsequently, in recognition of the need for a focal point in administrative structure of the Government for planning, promotion and coordination of biotechnology programmes, NBTB was upgraded to full-fledged department of Biotechnology in 1986 to give much needed impetus to biotechnology. Realising the need for well trained manpower to meet requirements for R&D, teaching and production activities in biotechnology in the country, Department initiated an integrated manpower development programme as early as 1985-86 comprising of post graduate teaching programmes, short term training courses for upgrading skills of existing faculty and scientists in universities and research laboratories, training of Indian scientists in overseas laboratories. Since its inception, Department has given importance to human resource development programmes which can be gauged from 10 fold increase in budget provision for HRD activities from 7th Plan to 11th Plan. (Fig.1)

Introduction

PLAN WISE HRD ExPENDITURE VIS-A-VIS TOTAL ExPENDITURE IN DBTFig. 1

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In fact, India is one of the first few countries in the world to initiate post graduate teaching programme in biotechnology in 5 universities way back in 1985-86. These universities were judiciously selected on the basis of in-house faculty strength and infrastructure facilities, nearby institutions engaged in R&D, extramural funding received on competitive basis. The Department provided few faculty positions in gap areas, one time equipment grant for establishing practical laboratories and liberal recurring grants for consumables to provide good practical training. These programmes were started in collaboration with agencies like UGC, Department of Ocean Development (DOD) and were conceived as collaborative programmes with participation of faculty drawn from various existing departments in selected universities namely botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, life sciences, computer science, mathematics and statistics etc. Funds for new faculty positions were provided by the Department for a plan period based on written commitment from host agency such as UGC or State Government (to take over positions once DBT support come to an end) to attract good faculty to these universities. To

(Rupees in lakhs)

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select best students for these programmes, selection of students is made on the basis of all India Common Entrance Test conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU-CET) or IIT-Joint Entrance Test (IIT-JEE), IIT-Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT-JAM). In a few universities with different academic calendar or geographical location in North-East or J&K, students are admitted through all India written test conducted by the respective universities. All selected students are provided studentships. Placement analysis of students passing out of these programmes is an integral component and provision for mentoring and monitoring by in-house advisory committee, annual course coordinators meeting (Fig.2) and review by DBT-HRD Task Force has been built in.

Keeping in mind requirement for manpower in specialised areas of biotechnology (other than general biotechnology) and regional balance based on geographical location of universities/institutions conducting these programmes, these programmes have been expanded to cover 71 universities imparting M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc. degrees in general, agricultural, marine, medical, pharma, environmental and industrial biotechnology. (Fig.3)

M.Sc. GENERAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY

M. Tech.

M.V.Sc. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. ENVIRONMENTALBIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. NEUROSCIENCES

MASTER IN MOLECULARAND HUMAN GENETICS

AREA WISE NO. OF UNIVERSITIES CONDUCTING PG COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGYTotal No. of Universities 71

Annual Course Coordinators meeting of DBT supported Teaching Programmes at GNDU, Amritsar

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Geographical distribution of universities/ institutes offering M.Sc./M.Tech. teaching programmes in biotechnology with DBT support is depicted in map of India. (Fig.4)

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UNIVERSITIES/ INSTITUTES OFFERING M.SC./ M.TECH TEACHING PROGRAMMES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY IN INDIA WITH DBT SUPPORT As on March, 2015

MASTER IN MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

MASTER IN MOLECULAR AND HUMAN GENETICS

M.Sc. INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. BIORESOURCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

M. Tech. BIOCHEMISTRY ENGG. & BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. GENERAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.V.Sc. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. NEUROSCIENCE

M.Sc. MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Tech. FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY

M.Tech. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

map not to scale

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30 years of support by DBT to teaching programmes can be divided into 3 phases: Initiation phase (1985-90) with 14 courses, Expansion and Diversification phase (2002-07) with 24 courses and Consolidation phase (2007-14) with only 9 new courses (with emphasis on practical training by introduction of thesis grant on per student basis and independent evaluation of on-going teaching programmes). Number of M.Sc./M.Tech courses in biotechnology funded by DBT during different plan periods since inception is depicted in Fig.5.

NO. OF M.Sc./M.Tech. COURSES IN BIOTECH FUNDED BY DBT DURING DIFFERENT PLAN PERIODSFig. 5

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These courses were supported by the department as a catalytic role involving all stakeholders and taking care of all components of the programme such as faculty specialisation, provision for guest faculty in gap areas, creation of laboratory infrastructure and provision for replacement of obsolete equipment as well as maintenance grant, liberal recurring grants to ensure good practical training, selection of best students, provision of studentship for selected students, online feedback by students (Fig.6) for further improvement of the programmes.

Launch of online feedback system by students at course coordinators meeting held in SKUAST, Srinagar by Prof. M.K. Bhan, the then Secretary, DBT

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Due to the undue hype created regarding potential of biotechnology, unlimited expansion of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in biotechnology by private and public sector universities has resulted in over one lakh students registered in biotechnology courses at any given point of time (Biospectrum, 2014). Large gap in demand and supply of biotechnology students, quality of training imparted, availability of biotech courses in vicinity of applicants as well as low remuneration offered by biotech industries have impacted DBT supported courses indirectly which is evident from decline in number of applicants for admission to M.Sc., M.Sc.(Ag.), M.V.Sc. and M.Tech. in JNU common entrance test in recent years shown below in Figs. 7, 8 & 9.

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NO. OF APPLICANTS/APPEARED FOR jNU-CET FOR M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY

NO. OF APPLICANTS/APPEARED FOR jNU-CET FOR M.Sc.(AGRI) & M.V.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY

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1703

6

1200

2

7985

6665

5437

7168

1081

0

1665

7

1476

3

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

NO. OF APPLICANTS/APPEARED FOR jNU-CET FOR M.Tech. BIOTECHNOLOGY

PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS(17 Universities/ Institutes ) 7th plan

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

APPLICANTS

PhD/jRF/SRF

WORKING STUDENTS

YET TO PASS

NOT AVAILABLE

APPEARED

1537

1713

1542

1177

945

644

908

108912

01 1265

Exercise for framing model course curricula for different specialisations is done once every 3 or 5 years to accommodate latest developments in the field and to remove discrepancies in terms of credits for theory and practicals. Remedial courses are offered for students from different disciplines and provision for opting electives offered by different departments is made. General courses like research methodology, scientific writing, oral and written communication skills, IPR and regulation have been introduced to improve general awareness. Flexibility is provided to universities/institutions conducting DBT supported PG teaching programmes in biotechnology to adapt and adopt model course curricula based on need, in-house expertise and infrastructure. The department keeps track of first placement of students passing out of DBT supported teaching programmes. Comparative analysis of placement of M.Sc. students in 7th Plan, 2000-2005 and 2009-13 is depicted in Figs.10,11,12 & 13). As expected, M.Tech. students opt for industrial placements (Fig. 12) while M.Sc. students prefer PhD (Fig.11). 35 % students opted for PhD (in 7th Plan) which has increased to 57% in 2000-2005 and 2009-2013 (Figs. 10, 11, 12 & 13 respectively).

561

tOtal nO. Of studEnts

177 (32%)

85 (15%) 100 (18%)

199 (35%)

Source: PG/ Post Doc. Programme database)

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PLACEMENT ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS (2000-2005)

PLACEMENT ANALYSIS OF M.Sc./M.Tech. TEACHING PROGRAMMES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2009-2013)Fig. 13

Fig. 12

Fig. 11

15%

641(12%)

385 (07%)

482 (09%)

49 (01%)322 (06%)

26 (00%)

64 (01%)353 (07%)

2949 (57%)

57%

16%

8% 4%

1208

TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS

PhD (INDIA)

PhD (INDIA)

PhD (ABROAD)

TEACHING

BIOTECH INDUSTRY, INDIA

BIOTECH INDUSTRY, ABROAD

NON-BIOTECH INDUSTRY, INDIA

NON- BIOTECH INDUSTRY, ABROAD

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

OTHERS

PhD (ABROAD)

WORKING (TEACHING, R&D)

WORKING (INDUSTRIES)

OTHERS

3%

26 %

15%

10%

46%

M.sc. gEnEral bIOtEChnOlOgy

M.tech. bIOChEMICal Engg. & bIOtEChnOlOgy and pharMaCEutICal bIOtEChnOlOgy

463


5271


Source: Independent Evaluation report by BCIL

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200 (0.1 - 12.62)

108 (1.0 - 41.298)

163 (0.5 - 7.4)

157 (0.0 - 34.366)

137 (0.5 - 13)

132 (0.0 - 31.03)

130 (0.5 - 5.7)

120 (0.1 - 6.10)

112 (0.365 - 12.62)

110 (0.0 - 9.63)

108 (0.0 - 8.136)

101 (0.0 - 5.43)

76 (0.1 - 5.6)

70 (0.1 - 2.968)

67 (0.257 - 4.41)

63 (0.0 - 7.19)

63 (0.0 - 7.04)

60 (0.0 - 3.991)

56 (0.8 - 7.18)51

49 (0.1 - 5.09)

49 (0.5 - 2.9)

43 (0.51 - 8.01)

40 (0.00 - 5.56)

32 (1.15 - 9.8 )

27 (0.477 - 4.054 )

24 (0.1 - 4.66)

23 (0.1 - 7.357)

18 (0.294 - 5.21)

11 (1.507 - 8.412)

10 (1.04 - 5.6)

NO. Of PuBlicatiONs By cOre faculty iN M.sc. BiOtecHNOlOGy cOurses iN DBt suPPOrteD PG teacHiNG PrOGraMMes iN last five years

The present compilation has been brought out to showcase impact of DBT supported post graduate teaching programmes, industrial training programme, fellowships for doctoral and post doctoral research. Details about core faculty and their specialisation, type of dissertation carried out by M.Sc./M.Tech. students, number of publications by core faculty and impact factor range in last 5 years, patents filed/granted, technologies perfected/commercialised have been included. An analysis shows over 6,900 publications by 652 core faculty of 71 universities in last 5 years. Details of number of publications with impact factor range by core faculty in different participating universities are shown in (Figs.14,15,16&17).

Fig. 14

NaMe Of uNiversity/iNstitute

Banasthali University

IIT Mumbai

MKU

Tezpur University

Allahabad University

Hyderabad University

BHU

IIT Roorkee

HNB Garhwal

HPU

Kumaun University

GJUST

SPMV

Mysore

NEHU

GNDU

Lucknow University

Utkal University

JNU

Viswa Bharati

DAVV

Jammu University

Pondicherry University

Burdwan University

Pune University

Gulbarga University

Calicut University

Kashmir University

T.M. Bhagalpur

MSU

NBU

NO. Of PuBlicatiONs (Impact Factor)

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Fig. 15

Fig. 16





NO. Of PuBlicatiONs By cOre faculty iN M.sc. aGricultural BiOtecHNOlOGy cOurses iN DBt suPPOrteD PG teacHiNG PrOGraMMes iN last five years

NO. Of PuBlicatiONs By cOre faculty iN M.tech. BiOtecHNOlOGy cOurses iN DBt suPPOrteD PG teacHiNG PrOGraMMes iN last five years

464 (0.935 - 8.27)

451 (0.92 - 9.737)

367 (0.97 - 11.50)

215 (0.234 - 9.599)

188 (0.5 - 3.0)

136 (0.406 - 8.4)

82 (1.0 - 11.85)

40 (0.0 - 5.56)

63 (0.936 - 3.95)

20 (0.5 - 3.0)

IIT Guwahati

ICT (Bioprocess)

IIT Kharagpur

ICT (Food)

IIT Delhi

Anna University

NIPER

CUST

WBUT

IIT Kanpur

139 (0.5 - 5.311)

50 (0.99 - 7.7)

49 (0.0 - 8.278)

29

29

20 (0.1 - 5.93)

19 (6.6 - 7.5)

16 (0 - 1)

14 (2 - 7.8)

08 (1 - 3.75)

GB PANT

UAS B

AAU Jorhat

RAU

HPKVV

KAU

BCKV

NDUAT

UAS D

MAU

71 (0.5 - 7.2)

66 (0.0 - 6.645)

59 (2.0 - 9.66)

TNAU

OUAT

IGAU

2482 560 2026 335 107 943

tOtal NO. Of PuBlicatiONs

m.Sc.BIotechnology

m.Sc.agrIculture

m.tech.BIotechnology

m.V.Sc.anImal

m.Sc.meDIcal

m.Sc.marIne

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Fig. 17

NaMe Of uNiversity/iNstitute NO. Of PuBlicatiONs (Impact Factor)

NO. Of PuBlicatiONs By cOre faculty iN M.v.sc. aND M.sc. sPecialiZeD cOurses iN DBt suPPOrteD PG teacHiNG PrOGraMMes iN last five years

86 (0.22 - 5.99)

27 (0.938 - 3.52)

34 (0.98 - 3.01)

82 (1.0 - 11.85)

49 (0.978 - 6.0)

72 (0.907 - 8.278)

35 (0.94 - 9.898)

923 (0.99 - 6.1)

20 (0.563 - 2.324)

44 (0.935 - 9.75)

192 (0.98 - 4.75)

290

23 (0 - 4.831)

67 (0.905 - 12.812)

MPPCVV

LLR UVAS

AAU Guwahati

SKUAST

MAFSU

AIIMS

MDU

Annamalai

Goa University

BGSB

Shivaji University

SPU

Jiwaji

BHU

m.V.Sc. animal

m.Sc. medical

m.Sc. marine

m.Sc. Bioresource

m.Sc. environment

m.Sc. Industrial

m.Sc. neuroscience

m.Sc. molecular & humangenetics

741 publications have resulted from dissertations conducted by M.Sc./M.Tech. students in biotechnology in last 5 years.170 Indian patents and 44 International patents have been filed/granted as an outcome of the programme. Achievements of several student and faculty achievers have been highlighted in Section on Outstanding Student & Faculty Performers to serve as role model for current, future students and faculty.Details of Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP), fellowships for doctoral and post doctoral research (DBT-JRF and DBT-RA) have also been covered to facilitate students willing to join these programmes.

DBT supported human resource development programmes have provided the necessary trained manpower to meet the requirements of teaching, research and industry in the field of biotechnology and allied areas of life sciences.

Integrated manpower development programme was conceived under the dynamic leadership of DBT Founder Secretary, Dr. S. Ramachandran and achieved greater heights and expansion to cover different specialisations and regions of the country in the tenure of Dr. Manju Sharma, Secretary, DBT. Dr. M.K. Bhan’s emphasis was on provision of research exposure to post graduate students to improve quality of teaching which was achieved by introduction of thesis grant on per student basis as well as online feedback by students. Dr. K.VijayRaghavan, Present Secretary, DBT has lent whole hearted support to the programme with emphasis on quality improvement by getting independent evaluation of the programme. Emphasis of present Secretary on documentation of impact of DBT supported programmes has encouraged us to bring out the current compilation.

192 290 23 6744

m.Sc.enVIronment

m.Sc.InDuStrIal

m.Sc.neuroScIence

m.Sc. molecular & human genetIcS

m.Sc.BIoreSourceS

acknowledgements

We wish to put on record our sincere appreciation for constant guidance and encouragement received from Dr. K.VijayRaghavan, Secretary, DBT for bringing out this publication. We would like to thank our present and former colleagues in the Department in HRD group, Administration and Finance for providing the necessary support in steering these programmes. We wish to put on record our sincere appreciation for guidance received from present and past task force Chairman and Members. Efforts of course coordinators of 71 universities and faculty members in successfully conducting PG teaching programme, present and past vice chancellors, Director (Admission) and Coordinator (Evaluation), JNU in smooth conduct of JNU Common Entrance Test in last 30 years is gratefully acknowledged. Information about the PG courses has been compiled on the basis of data received from course coordinators of 71 universities involved in PG teaching, independent evaluation study conducted by BCIL and has been verified by the coordinators. Sincere efforts of BCIL, Coordinating agency for BITP, Prof. J.K. Pal, Founder coordinator of DBT-JRF programme and Prof. D. Mitra, present Coordinator as well as Prof. Muniyappa, Coordinator of DBT-RA programme in smooth implementation of these programmes are gratefully acknowledged. The efforts of Shri Manoj Gupta, Manager, Ms. Nisha, Jr. Asstt. Manager, Ms. Shreya, Asstt. Manager, Shri Dilip Joy, Sr. Project Executive, BCIL in providing data and proof reading of the manuscript are sincerely acknowledged. We would fail in our duty if we did not acknowledge efforts of Ms. Shweta for creative design of book. Sincere thanks are also due to www.flaticon.com/authors for icons used in the book. Mrs. Rita Bhatla, Shri Naveen, Sh. Anil Vikram and Ms. Isha Girdhar, DBT in follow up with coordinators for data and photographs, typing the manuscripts and preparing graphs.

acknowledgements

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uNiversity PrOfiles

M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology

M.Sc. Bio-resources Biotechnology

M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

Masters in Medical Biotechnology

Masters in Molecular and Human Genetics

M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology

M.Sc.Neuroscience

M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology

M.Sc. Environmental Biotechnology

M.Tech Biotechnology

M.Tech FoodBiotechnology

M.Tech Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

02-146

147-203

204-207

208-229

230-236

237-239

241-253

254-257

258-261

262-265

266-302

303-306

307-311

Jawaharlal Nehru universityNew Delhi

Program M.Sc. Biotechnology

Mode of selectionJNU-Common Entrance Test (JNU-CET)

eligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); or Medicine (MBBS) or B.D.S. with at least 55% marks.

year of DBt support implemented1985-86

Number of seats34

No. of students admitted and total No. of seats in last 5 years

1834

3134

3031

1926

2222

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

fee structurestudentshipRs. 3000/month

locationNew Mehrauli Road, New Delhi

School of Biotechnology, JNU

262.50 108.00 175.50 108.00 654.00seMester i seMester ii seMester iii seMester iv tOtal

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

Duration of course& academic term2 Years (I-IV Semester)

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core faculty strength and area of specialization & illustrative list of in-house Dissertation by students: academic year 2012-13

Dr. aparna Dixit ProfessorTranscriptional Control and Gene Regulation

Dr. K.J. Mukherjee ProfessorOptimization of Recombinant Protein

Dr. rajiv BhatProfessorProtein Stability Conformation and Folding Bimolecular

Dr. uttam K. PatiProfessorTranscription Diseases and Gene Expression

Dr. rakesh BhatnagarProfessor & DeanMolecular Biology of Infectious Diseases

Ms. Deepti sharan Cloning, expression, purification and biochemical characterization of Alanine Racemase, a putative drug target of Aeromonas hydrophila. & Development of diagnostic tool to detect LYS-C & TNF-α, immune response genes of Labeo Rohita

Mr. Gaurav Dasharath sankhe Combinatorial study of various efficient host platforms and concomitant improved design from it for recombinant protein overproduction in E.coli

Mr. Dilip Kumar BurnwalCloning, expression, purification and biochemical characterization of Tryptophan Synthase and Senson Histidine kinaseas putative drug targets of Aeromonas hydrophila & Development of diagnostic tool to detect various immune related genes of Labeo rohita

Mr. Kishor KunwarEffect of mixed stabilizer - destabilizer system on the stability of enzyme activity using Lysozyme as a model

Mr. shashank taxak HIF-1-p53 Transcription inter - regulation

Mr. salim ansari Characterization of RNA Chapersones Hfq & Hf1 in Bacillus anthracis

Mr. shrish chandra tripathiDesigning of serum free adapted, apoptosis resistant CHO DG44 cell line for the production of recombinant protein

Ms. Deepika Gakhar Effect of natural polyphenol curcumin on amyloid formation & aggregation of Bovine insulin

Mr. Nilesh Kumar sharma Regulation of CP4HA2 gene expression by Hypoxia inducing factor 1 (HIF)

Ms. Devanshi KhareCharacterization of Hfq0206, a putative RNA binding chaperone present on pXO1 of Bacillus anthracis

Dr. s.s. MaitraAssociate ProfessorBiochemical Engineering

Ms. Kumari vandana singh Identification of prevalent methanogens in municipal solid waste leachate

Ms. shailendra singh Gill Change in soil microbial community structure in response to municipal solid waste(MSW) leachate infiltration

Dr. D. choudhuryAssociate ProfessorStructural Biology, Molecular Bioinformatics

Mr. aneesh Kumar a. The prediction of residues that determine specificity in SDR superfamily

Dr. syamala M rajalaAssistant ProfessorVirology

Ms. Pallavi sharmaCloning and expression of influenza a virus (HN) PB1F2 and nucleoprotein (NP)

Mr. avinash Kumar Effect of tyrosine kinase inhibitors on mutant vs. wild type epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in non-small cell lung carcinoma

Mr. Brijesh KumarSequencing similarity network analysis of SDR superfamily proteins

Mr. shashi Kant Jha Role of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-2-epimerase/N-acety1mannosamine kinase GNE) in cell cytoskeletal organization

Dr. ranjana aryaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

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Students experimenting in biotechnology laboratory

Dr. rupesh chaturvedi Associate ProfessorInflammation-Associated Carcinogenesis

Dr. Deepak GaurAssociate ProfessorMammalian Biology: Malaria

Dr. swati tiwariAssistant ProfessorMolecular Cell Biology

Dr. abhinav GroverAssistant Professor (UGC)Bioprocess Technology, Biotherapeutics Production &Bioinformatics

Dr. ravi tandonAssistant Professor (UGC)HIV Immunobiology and Eradication

Dr. Manoj Kumar sharmaAssistant Professor (UGC)Plant Biotechnology

Dr. Jaydeep BhattacharyaAssistant Professor (UGC)Computer Programming

Placement of students in last five years

112

PhD (India) 35 (31%)

Biotech Industry (India) 05 (04%)

Academic (Teaching) 02 (02%)

PhD (Abroad) 70 (63%)

Total 112

Dr. ranjana aryaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Mr. Danish KhatanaRole of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-2-epimerase/N-acetylmannosamine kinase (GNE) in mitochondrial functions


118l

DBT DBT DST UGC UNIVERSITY

total Quantum of funds receivedRs. 2241.79 lakhs (l)

extramural funding received for infrastructure Development for teaching and research in last five years

BUILDER PURSE SAP JNU SupportCOE

Patent filed/granted 11 Indian Patents04 International Patents02 US Patents01 European Patents

Publications of core faculty in last five yearsTotal 56 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.8-7.18

Publications by students1. Kulshreshtha P, S. Aggarwal, H. Jaiswal, R. Bhatnagar. 2011. S-layer homology motif is an immunogen and confers protection to mouse model against anthrax. Molecular Immunology Vol.50 Feb, 2012 (Issues 1-2) Pages 18-25.2. Kaur M., Chug H., Singh H., Chandra S., Mishra M., Sharma M., and Bhatnagar (2009) Identification and Characterization of immunodominant B – Cell Epitope of the C- Terminus of protective antigen of Bacillus anthracis. Molecular Immunology 46: 2107-2115. 3. Matta S.K., Agarwal S., Bhatnagar R. (2010) Surface localized and extracellular Glyceraldehyde – 3 – phosphate dehydrogenase of Bacillus anthracis is a plasminogen binding protein. Biochem. Biophys.Acta 1804(11): 2111-2120. 4. Agarwal S., Kulshrestha P., Mukku D.B. and Bhatnagar R. (2008) α-enolase binds to human plasminogen on the surface of Bacillus anthracis. Biochem. Biochys Acta 1784:986- 94.5. Kanodia S., Agarwal S., Singh P., Agarwal S., Singh P. and Bhatnagar R., (2009) Biochemical and functional characterization of alanine racemase spore protein of Bacillus anthracis. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Reports; 42 (1): 47-52.

technology Perfected/commercialized

s. No. title of the technology licensor Name of leader1. Recombinant vaccine against anthrax Panacea Biotech, New Delhi Dr. Rakesh Bhatnagar

2. Alpha interferon production Ms Shasun Chemicals, Chennai Dr. K. J. Mukherjee

3. Streptokinase Shanta Biotechnics Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad Dr. K. J. Mukherjee

4. Xylanases production BCIL, New Delhi for licensing to industry Dr. K. J. Mukherjee

5. Recombinant human GM-CSF and other therapeutic proteins

Indo-Bioactive Pvt. Ltd., Pune Dr. K. J. Mukherjee

DBT

total Quantum of funds receivedRs. 1035 lakhs (l)

No. of r&D Projects34

extramural funding received for r&D in last five years

DST ICMR DRDOCSIR

Projects

11

435l

Projects

08

370l

Projects

12

200l

Projects Projects

20l

02 01

10l

1808l

226.79l30l 59l

course coordinator Dr. rakesh BhatnagarProfessor & Dean

School of BiotechnologyJawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 011-26704087 | Fax: 26741561

curriculum structure

Students of Biotechnology

total credits/ 4 semesters 21 +21 + 18 + 7 = 67

In addition, students are encouraged to take non-credit courses of their specific interest in other Science Schools of J.N.U.

Course No. Course Title Credit Course No. Course Title Credit

Course No. Course Title Credit

1st seMester 21 3rd seMester 18

2nd seMester 21

BT 103 Microbiology 3

BT 105 Maths for Biologists 2

BT 117 Bio - Statistics 2

BT 106 Biophysical Chemistry 3

BT 118 Biochemistry & Enzymology 3

BT 113 Laboratory Techniques - I 4

BT 120 Molecular Cell Biology 4

BT 202 Molecular Biology of Eukaryotic Systems 2

BT 208 Genetic Engineering & its Applications 3

BT 217 Downstream Processing 3

BT 211 Project -I 2

BT 212 Project Presentation - (Poster) 1

BT 216 Bioinformatics 4

BT 215 Plant Biotechnology 3

BT 162 Metabolism 3

BT 161 Immunology 3

BT 119 Molecular Biology & Molecular Genetics 4

BT 153 Bioprocess Technology 2

BT 154 Engineering Principles 2

BT 155 Laboratory Techniques - II 4

BT 157 Virology 3


4th seMester 07

BT 251 Journal Club 1

BT 255 Project Dissertation 2

BT 257 Project - II 3

BT 258 Project Presentation - II 1


Madurai Kamaraj universityTamil Nadu


Mode of selectionJNU-CET



Number of seats30


1330

1930

0725

2125

2125

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



locationMadurai,Tamil Nadu

Students experimenting in laboratory

5,675 5,675 5,535 5,535 22,420seMester i seMester ii seMester iii seMester iv tOtal

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. B. ashok KumarAssistant ProfessorGenetic disorders associated with nutrition & C. elegans as an animal model

Dr. s. KrishnaswamySr. ProfessorBioinformatics & Structural Biology

Dr. H. shakila Associate ProfessorMicrobial Pathogenesis & Vaccine development

Dr. P. GopalAssistant ProfessorPlant viruses, Plant Molecular Biology

Dr. G. srideviAssistant ProfessorPlant Genetic Engineering

Dr. K. veluthambi Emeritus ProfessorPlant Molecular Biology

Dr. r. usha Professor (Rtd.)Plant Biotechnology

Dr. ranjan PrasadAssociate Professor (Rtd.)Genetic Engineering

Ms. tripti KumariMolecular and functional characterisations of Riboflavin transporter (cRFT2) from C. elegans

Ms. Prerna srivastava Molecular and Phylogenetic Analysis of O1factory Transduction (OT) Pathway in Vertebrates

Mr. P. rebecca rangnamei Cloning of molecular Adjuvants human GM-CSF and P28 to improve the efficacy of HIV vaccine

Ms. Monika BhattProbing the DNA binding properties of BCI protein of Bhendi Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (BYVMV)

Ms. swetapadma MajhiIsolation and cloning of AtIRT, AtFer and MoFer Genes from Arabidopsis thaliana and Moringa oleifera

Ms. rucha Dilip sarwadeFunctional Genomics studies in a T-DNA Tagged Transgenic Rice Line, TC-19

Ms. Kanika BansalInteraction of host proteins with post transcriptional gene silencing suppressors of Bhendi yellow vein mosaic virus

Mr. Dhawan Kumar rawatA. Analysis of contings and identification of unique ORFs in Streptomyces peucetius. B. Mutation of specific amino acid in DrrC of Streptomyces peucetius

Ms. sana fatmaMolecular cloning of a phytase gene from the thermophilic fungus, Thermomyces lanuginosus in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using the yeast vector pYES2

Mr. sahil lallGlutaminase-free L. Asparaginase from Arthrobactor species.: Isolation, Production and its partial characterisation

Mr. rahul raj singhAnalysis of heterogeneity of alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (Orosomucoid) in M.leprae infected human sera

Dr. P. PalaniveluSr. Professor (Rtd.)Eukaryotic gene cloning

Prof. P. sivakumarParticipating Faculty *

Prof. K. DharmalingamParticipating Faculty *

Dr. anitha sironmaniProfessor & HeadNanoscience & Nanotechnology

Dr. sankar NatesanProfessorBiotechnology of Cardiac remodelling

Dr. s.B. anandAssistant ProfessorMolecular Parasitology & Cancer biology

core faculty strength and area of specialization; Participating faculty (*)& illustrative list of in-house Dissertation by students: academic year 2012-13





Total 81

81

165l

Patents filed/granted 01 Indian Patent

text Books authored by faculty11 Text Books

Publications of core faculty in last five yearsTotal 163 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.5 - 7.4

Dr. amutha santhanamAssistant ProfessorProteomics, Bio fermentation andNanotechnology

Dr. P. varalakshmiAssistant ProfessorBiofuels and Bioactive compounds from Microalgae

Dr. M. PandiAssistant ProfessorCancer biology, Fungal biotechnology & Medical microbiology

Dr. D. GaneshAssociate ProfessorPlant tissue culture & Molecular Biology

Dr. a. JayachitraAssistant ProfessorAnti-oxidant properties, Plant Biotechnology of Medicinal plants & Plant genetic engineering

Dr. N.D. KannanAssistant ProfessorCancer biology & Medicinal plants

Dr.srD. JebakumarProfessor & HeadMicrobial bioremediation, Bioprospecting & Bioprocessing of microbial metabolites




DBT DST DAE CSIR UGC TNSCSTICMR

5l

Projects

07

Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects

08 01 01 02 12 01

DBT DST DST UGC UGC DBT DBT DBT

total Quantum of funds receivedRs. 638.69 lakhs (l)


COE PURSE FIST SAP-DRSII CORE GRANT

M.Sc.,Biotechnology

M.Sc.,Computational

Biology

Advanced PG Diploma in

Plant Genetic Engineering

300l

25l 25l50l

400l

144.68l132.70l

192.50l

38.50l

147.31l

44.76l20l

65.55l


s. No. title of the technology

licensor Name of leader

1. Binary Vector Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd, Salem, Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Veluthambi /Dr. R. Usha



Publications by students1. Majhi, B.B., Bhosale, S. Jawkar and K. Veluthambi. 2014. Evaluation of codA, tms2, and ABRIN-A as negative selectable markers in transgenic tobacco and rice. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology (In Press) DOI10.1007/s11627-014-9625-12. Shah, J. M. R. Singh and K. Veluthambi. 2013. Transgenic rice lines constitutively co-expressing rice thaumatin-like protein (tlp-D34) and chitinase (chil1) transgenes in one T-DNA display synergistic enhancement of sheath blight resistance. Biologia Plantarum 57: 351-358.3. Sunitha, S., P.V. Shivaprasad, K. Sujatha and K. Veluthambi. 2012. High frequency of T-DNA deletions in transgenic plants transformed with intron-containing hairpin RNA genes. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter 30: 158-167 DOI 10.1007s11105- 011.0327/04. Phogat, S.K., A.S. Karthikeyan and K. Veluthambi (1999). Generation of transformed calli of Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek by Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated transformation. Journal of Plant Biology 26: 77-82.5. S. Damodharan, R. Gujar, S. Pattabiraman, M. Nesakumar, Luke Elizabeth Hanna, Ramanathan D Vadakkuppattu and R. Usha (2013). Expression and immunological characterization of cardamom mosaic

virus coat protein displaying HIV gp41 epitopes. Microbiol Immunol 57: 374–385. Impact factor: 1.306. R.M. Packialakshmi, N. Srivasata, K.R. Girish and R. Usha 2010 Molecular characterization of a distinct begomovirus species from Venonia cinerea and associated DNA-β using the bacteriophage φ29 DNA polymerase. Virus Genes 41(1), 135-143. 7. Solomon RobinsonDavid Jebakumar, Amit Kumar and V. Satheeja Santhi. 2013. Atrazine biodegradation efficiency, metabolite detection and trzd gene expression by enrichment of bacterial cultures from agricultural soil. Journal of Zhejiang University-SCIENCE B. 14(12): 1162-1172. Impact factor: 1.2938. Satheeja Santhi V, Ashutosh Gupta, Somasundaram Saranya, Solomon Robinson David Jebakumar. 2014. A novel marine bacterium Isoptericola sp. JS-C42 with the ability to saccharifying the plant biomasses for the aid in cellulosic ethanol production. Biotechnology Reports. (1)2: 8–14. DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2014.05.002.9. Satheeja Santhi V., Ashok Kumar Bhagat, Somasun daram Saranya, Ganesan Govindarajan, Solomon Robinson David Jebakumar. 2014. Seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii) associated microorganisms, a versatile enzyme source for the lignocellulosic biomass processing. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. (In Press). Impact factor: 2.235

SBT-02.1C Enzymology & Enzyme Technology 4

SBT-02.2C Molecular & Developmental Biology 4

SBT-02.3C Plant molecular biology & IPR 4

SBT-02.4C Biophysics and Bioinformatics 4

SBT-02.5C Lab in Microbial Technology 4

SBT-02.6C Lab in Immunology & Animal Cell Culture 4

SBT-0.2.1E Plant Molecular Virology 5

SBT-0.2.2E Infection and Immunity 5

SBT-0.2.3E Algal Biotechnology 5

SBT-0.2.4E Plant Physiology 5






2nd seMester 44

SBT-01.1C Biochemistry 4

SBT-01.2C Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 5

SBT-01.3C Immunology 4

SBT-01.4C Laboratory in Analytical Biochemistry& Separation techniques 4

SBT-01.5C Lab in Molecular Genetics 4

SBT-0.1.1E Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 5

SBT-0.1.2E Principles of Virology 5

SBT-03.1C Recombinant DNA Technology 4

SBT-03.2C Animal Biotechnology & Immunotechnology 4

SBT-03.3C Microbial & Bioprocess Technology and Biosafety Aspects 4

SBT-03.4C Lab in Recombinant DNA technology 4

SBT-03.5C Lab in Plant biotechnology 4

SBT-0.3.1E Structural Biology 5

SBT-0.3.2E Plant Genome & Functional Genomics 5

SBT-0.3.3E Agrochemicals & Microbial degradation 5


4th seMester 20

SBT-0.4.1E Industrial & Medical Applications of Fungal Metabolites 5

SBT-0.4.2E Bioprospecting & Metagenomics of Marine Microbial Community 5

SBT-0.4.3E RNA Silencing and Viral Suppressors 5

Project Work 5

course coordinator Prof. t. anitha sironmaniCoordinator, Head & Chairperson

School of BiotechnologyMadurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625021, Tamil NaduE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0452-2458273| Mobile: 09942146141


the Maharaja sayajirao university of BarodaGujarat





Number of seats25


2025

2025

1725

1525

1925

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


locationVadodara, Gujarat

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU)

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


seMester i + ii seMester iii + iv tOtal+ =4,300/

5,5004,300/5,500

8,600/11,000


Dr. t. BagchiProfessor & CoordinatorImmunology, Infectious Diseases

Dr. M. NairAssociate ProfessorMolecular Biology, Microbial Genetics

Dr. J. ManjrekarAssociate ProfessorMolecular Biology and Developmental Biology

Ms. anjaliRole of MapA in adhesion of Lactobacillus strains

Mr. aditya Mahadevan iyerComparison of 2D gel electrophoretic profiles of PBMCs isolated from tuberculosis infected patients and house hold contacts

Ms. Madhulika PathakAnalysis of IL-10 and TNF-a expression by Antigen 85A and CPF-10 peptide stimulated PBMCs of tuberculosis patients and house hold contacts

Ms. Namrata agrawalCloning, Expression & purification of Plasmodium falciparum antigen MSP3 and MSP4

Ms. terence christieThe inhibition of Entero pathogenic E.coli Adhesion to HT -29 Cells by Lactobacilli under different in vitro conditions

Mr. Bansode yashwant DattatrayaAnalysis of Foxp3 and Ifn-A Expression by AG85a and Cfp10 peptide stimulated PBMCs of tuberculosis patients and Household contacts

Ms. aparajita Neena sorenRegulatory effect of phrS sRNA, on hcn synthase gene

Mr. ashok PriyadarshiCloning and Disruption of SKI-7 Gene and to observe its Phenotypic effect

Ms. charmi a GandhiStudy of receptor for Pyocin S2 in diverse genera

Mr. francis vincentAnalysis of expression and solubilization of cloned Omega-3 fatty acid desaturase expressed in E.coli and Yeast

Ms. Hemangi Jayram GavitRegulation of Tetracycline Resistance by RybB in E.coli

Ms. Monika JainRegulatory effect of Isrc on the expressin of flu Gene in E.coli

Ms. shrushti ModiStudy of extracellular expression of a-agarase in Bacillus subtills WB800 under pst promoter

Ms. Meenakshi shankar iyerCloning and knockout of UPF-1 gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Ms. raunaq anil DeoInduction of [PS/] prisons in [psi-] cells using cloned SUP35NM Fragment

Ms. renu sudhakarCloning & Expression of C-Terminal egion of Sup35 Gene in [Psi+] cells & analysis of [Psi+] Phenotypes in transformants

Ms. reemadevi rajan singhIsolation and cloning of Cyclodextrin Hydrolysing enzyme form Bacillus licheniformis


Dr. Bina chandaniAssociate ProfessorBiophysics : Protein folding

Mr. Bhupesh DevOxidative refolding of Lysozyme by using different folding additives

Ms. Nidhi shuklaEffect of redox status and additives on Lysozyme refolding


Students experimenting in biotechnology laboratory

Dr. Devarshi GajjarAssociate ProfessorMolecular Medical Microbiology

Dr. P. vyasReaderMicrobial Biochemistry and Environmental Microbiology

Ms. Divya NairLecturerStatistics

Dr. H. s. chhatparProfessorMicrobial Physiology and Biochemistry

Dr. s. ingleReaderApplied Microbiology and Fermentation

Dr. a. J. DesaiProfessorMicrobial Physiology, Environmental Microbiolo-gy, Microbial genetics

Dr. a. NerurkarLecturerMedical and Applied Microbiology

Dr. a. GayathriReaderMolecular Microbiology and Enzymology

Dr. Nandita N. BaxiLecturerApplied Microbiology


91

Other 19 (21%)




Total 91


DBT




DST UGC OTHER

Publications of core faculty in last five yearsTotal 11 Publications with Impact Factor Range 1.507-8.412

textbooks authored by faculty 02 Textbooks



course coordinator

Prof. t. BagchiHead & Coordinator

Department of Microbiology & BiotechnologyThe M.S. University of Baroda,Vadodara-390002 (Gujarat)E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0265-2794396 | Fax: 2792508

Projects Projects Projects Projects

06

688l

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MBY 2208 Microbial Diversity and Physiology 3

MBY 2209 Immunity and Infection - II 3

MBY 2210 Biochemistry - II 3

MBY 2217 Introductory Genetics & Molecular Bio. 4

MBY 2212 Development Biology, Biophysics & Biostatistics 3

MBY 2220 Practicals 6

MBY 2214 Seminar 1

MBY 2218 Dissertation 2




2nd seMester 25

MBY 2107 Introductory Microbiology 3

MBY 2108 Immunity and Infection - I 3

MBY 2109 Biochemistry 4

MBY 2113 Introductory Genetics & Genetic Engineering 4

MBY 2111 Developmental Biology, Biophysics & Environmental Biotechnology 3


MBY 2308 Molecular Biology - I 4

MBY 2309 Bioprocess Engineering & Industrial Biotechnology 3

MBY 2310 Cell Biology and Enzymology - I 3

MBY 2311 Genetic Engineering in Microbes 3

MBY 2312 Advanced topics 3


MBY 2314 Seminar 1



4th seMester 25

MBY 2410 Molecular Biology - II 3

MBY 2411 Industrial Biotechnology 3

MBY 2412 Cell Biology and Enzymology - II 3

MBY 2413 Advanced Topics 3

MBY 2414 Genetic Engineering in Eukaryotes 3



MBY 2418 Viva 2


savitribai Phule Pune universityMaharashtra




1425

1525

1125

1525

1720

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


locationPune, Maharashtra

M.Sc. Practical (Imaging) on Animal Tissue Culture


+ + + =

Number of seats25




2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


core faculty strength and area of specialization; Participating faculty (*)& illustrative list of in-house Dissertation by students: academic year 2012-13

Dr. J. K. PalProfessorCell & Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering

Dr. Preeti JainParticipating Faculty *

Dr. sujatha ramanParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Kavita s. loleParticipating Faculty *

Dr. W. N. GadeProfessorBiochemistry, Microbiology, Proteomics

Ms. aarti tripathiEffect of chronic alcohol induced oxidative stress on protein synthesis

Ms. sweta DubeyIn vitro evaluation of anti leishmanial activity of Pongamia pinnata

Ms. Punita KumariPhytosynthesis of Arsenic Nanoparticles and development of a strategy for efficient detection of Arsenic in water

Ms. Deepika GavshindeAnalysis of inter viral interactions of Hepatitis-E virus enclosed proteins

Mr. rishabh KaushikInvestigation of bacterial communities with rocks using culture dependent and culture independent methods

Mr. abhishek PanwarCloning and expression of eukaryotic initiation factor 2α (elF-2α) kinase from Chironomous ramosus

Mr. Banshilal KharadiExpression and purification of recombinant protein of Leishmania donovani derived unique elF-2α (N-terminal)

Mr. abhishek GuptaAccumulation of chromium and green synthesis of its nanoparticles in known chromium hyperaccumulators: Pteris vittata and Medicago

Mr. Kumar GauravValidation of microbes present in the probiotics from different manufacturers

Mr. Hitesh vermaRole of Grp78 in chemo resistance of breast cancer using spheroid as model

Mr. Pawan KumarExploration of culturable bacterial diversity from the gut of soil feeding termites and their growth on heavy metals

Ms. ramya ravindranThe regulation of protein synthesis in T-cells in the context of HIV1 infection

Ms. Pranika BhatiaTo clone and express catalytic kinase domain of human heme regulated inhibitor in Pichia pastoris

Ms. archana PalGeneration of dominant negative Leishmania donovani mutant for GCN-2 like elF-2α Kinase






Total 79





Others 09 (11%)

Projects

05

DBT

160l

79

DST UNIVERSITY



250l

PURSE UPE,DRDP

123l


Publications by students

1. Muralidharan B., Bakthavachalu B., Pathak A. Seshadri V. 2007. A minimal element in 5’UTR of insulin mRNA mediates its translation regulation by glucose. FEBS Lett. 581, 4103-4108.

2. Tanpure A.A., Patheja P, Srinvatsan S.G., 2009 Label-free fluorescence detection of the depurination activity of ribosome inactivates protein toxins. Chem. Commun. (Camb). 48,501-503.

3. Kulkarni A.P., Mittal S.P., Devasagayam T.P., Pal J.K. 2009. Oxidative stress perturbs cell proliferation in human K562 cells by modulating protein synthesis and cell cycle. Free Radic. Res. 43, 1090-1100.

4. Sujatha Raman, Dina Ermias Dagne, Nutan P Malpathak, W.N.Gade 2011. Evaluation of Indian Peanut Cultivars on the Induction of Caulogenic Buds in vitro. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry.

Patents filed/granted 03 Indian Patents01 US Patent

textbooks authoredby faculty01 Textbook


course coordinator Dr. J. K. PalProfessor & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologySavitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 020-25694952 | Fax: 020 - 25691821, 25694952







4th seMester 31

2nd seMester 26

BT 11 * Biological Chemistry 4

BT 12 * Cell Biology 4

BT 13 Quantitative Methods 4

BT 14 Biological Chemistry 6

BT 15 Cell Biology 3

BT 16 Quantitative Methods 3

BT 31 * Tissue Culture (Plant & Animal) 4

BT 32 * Fundamentals of Genetic Engineering 2

BT 33 * Advanced Techniques in Biological Chemistry & Molecular Biology 2

BT 34 * Biochemical Engineering 2

BT 35 * Pluripotent Cell Technologies and Reproduction 2

BT 36 Tissue Culture (Plant & Animal) 4

BT 37 Genetic Engineering 4

BT 38 Advanced Techniques in Biological Chemistry & Biochemical Engineering 4

BT41 * Structural Biology 2

BT 42 * Industrial Biotechnology 2

BT 43 * Applications of Genetic Engineering 2


BT 45 Chemical Synthesis & Screening in Biotechnology 2

BT 46 * Genomics & Proteomics 2

BT47 * Molecular Immunology & Immunotechnology 2

BT 48 Molecular Approaches to Drug Discovery 2

BT49 Nano Biotechnology 2

BT 50 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Patents 1

BT 51 Seminar 4

BT 52 Project 10

BT21 * Molecular Biology 4

BT 22 Genetics 2

BT 23a Microbial Technology 3

BT 23b Virology 2

BT 24 Immunology 2


BT 26 Molecular Biology 4

BT 27 Genetics 2

BT 28 Microbiology, Virology & Immunology 3


s. No. title of the technology licensor Name of leader1. Extraction, purification and characterization of

opthalamic grade Hyaluronic acid from rooster combs

Cadila Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Dr. W. N. Gade


* All courses have been identified in terms of the prerequisites and lateral integration. All practical courses have lateral integration with theory.

In 4th Semester, All theory courses are optional.


Banaras Hindu universityUttar Pradesh



Number of seats27


1827

1327

1927

1116

1616

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


locationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu University campus

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13




3,065+ =

seMester i + ii tOtal+2,732

seMester iii + iv

3,065 5,797


Dr. ashok KumarProfessorMicrobial Molecular Biology/ Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. a.K. tripathiProfessorBacterial Genetics &Genomics

Dr. a.M. KayasthaProfessorEnzymology & Enzyme Technology

Dr. s.M. singhProfessorImmunology & Animal Cell Culture

Mr. anup Kr. srivastavaSynthesis and characterization of Zinc oxide Naoparticles (ZnONPs) from Anabaena L31 and their Conjugation with Shinorine

Mr. amarjeetProteome alteration in the Cyanobacterium Anabaena PCC7120 following exposure to UV-B radiation and temperature stress

Mr. anand Prakash GuptaBiochemical and Protomic studies on Anabaena BT2 after stresses of UV-B radiation and temperature

Ms. MonikaMolecular analysis of heat shock sigma factor (RpoH) in Azospirillum brasilense Sp7

Ms. PreetiCharacterization of anti-sigma factor in Azospirillum brasilense

Ms. leepika KalanoriaCloning, overexpression and characterization of a bathy bacteriophytochrome in Azospirillum brasilense

Mr. vijay Kr. vermaA study of capability of male hormone androgen to alter tumor microenvironment: Implication in modulated regulation of tumor cell survival

Mr. sachin GaruavEffect of Estrogen on the survival and pH regulation in murine T cell lymphoma

Ms. arti KatariaIsolation, partial purification and biochemical characterization of α–amylase inhibitor from pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds.

Mr. arijit NandyEffect of prollactin on the survival of Dalton’s lymphomas cells: A role of tumor microenvironment

Ms. sonam royImmobilization of β-Amylase on beads prepared from chitosan/PVP blends and chitosan coating PVC

Mr. virendra Kr. PatelIsolation, purification and immobilization of α-amylase from Vicia faba


Dr. arvind KumarAssociate ProfessorMolecular Biology and Immunology

Dr. B.D singh Emeritus ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Mr. rohit sahaiStudy on carcinogenic genes in blood samples of urethane induced Balb/c Mice

Mr. Praveen Kr. singhComputational identification and characterization of WRKV gene family members in Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Mr. anil MeenaIn-vitro & in-vivo study of anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory roles of Chrysin on Urethane & LPS activated Balb/c Mice Lungs

Mr. Gaurav Kr. thakurRole of Quercetin as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous agent

Mr. ravindra Kr. yadavGenome wide identification and In-silico analysis of Mmap Kinase gene family from Cajanus cajan


Dr. B.D singh Emeritus ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Mr. shahid PrawezBioinformatics Investigation of WRKY Gene family Members in Cajanus cajan

M.Sc. students experimenting in Laboratory


91

Fellowship (India) 42 (46%)

Fellowship (Abroad) 01 (01%)


Entrepreneurship 01 (01%)



Total 91


DBTDBT





DSTDBT

ICMRUGC

ICARDST UGC

Publications of core faculty in last five yearsTotal 130 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.5 -5.7


course coordinator Prof. a.M. KayasthaProfessor & Coordinator

School of BiotechnologyBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 (Uttar Pradesh)E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0542-2368331| Fax: 2368693, 2368174


Bioinfor-matics

General Funds

SAP PURSE CORE GRANTProjects

03

Projects

02

Projects

01

Projects

01

110l

65l

12l

60l

100l 100l 100l

170l

300l



1st seMester 20

BTM101 Microbiology 3

BTM102 Biochemistry & Biophysics 3

BTM103 Cell Biology 3

BTM104 Genetics and Molecular Biology 3

BTM105 Practical: Based on BTM101, BTM102, BTM 103 & BTM104 8


2nd seMester 22

BTM201 Enzymology & Enzyme Technology 3

BTM202 Genetic Engineering 3

BTM203 Immunology 3

BTM204 Plant Biotechnology 3

BTM205 Practical : Based on BTM201, BTM202 BTM203 & BTM204 8

BTM206 M Techniques of Biotechnology 2


3rd seMester 20

BTM301 Animal Cell Culture 3

BTM302 Environmental Biotechnology 3

BTM303 Practical : Based on BTM301 & BTM302 4

BTM304 Research Project: Review & Lab. Techniques and Seminar 8

BTM305 Application of Biotechnology 2


4th seMester 18

BTM401 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

BTM402 Bioinformatics & Biostatistics 3

BTM403 Practical: Based on BTM401 & BTM402 4

BTM404 Research Project : Project works- Dissertation and Seminar 8


indian institute of technology BombayMaharashtra


Mode of selectionIIT-JAM

eligibilityAt least 55%aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50%aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC, ST and PH category candidates in the qualifying degree.

For candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalence in percentage of marks will be decided by the Admitting Institute(s).


Number of seats28


2526

2628

2626

2123

1617

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


fee structure

locationBombay, Maharashtra


+ + + =

Reagent preparation for Biochemical Identification of Microorganisms

studentshipRs. 3000/month

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Prof. N. s. PunekarProfessorMicrobial Biochemistry, Enzymology, Metabolic Regulation, Fungal Metabolic Engineering

Prof. P. J. BhatProfessorEucaryotic Gene Expression, Yeast Molecular Genetics, Eucaryotic Transcriptional Regulation

Prof. P. v. Balaji ProfessorGlycobiology, Protein-Carbohydrate Interactions Molecular Biology of Glycosytransferases, Molecular Modeling, Docking & Md Simulations

Prof. D. PandaProfessorCell Biology, Biophysics, Protein Structure-Func-tion, Molecular Medicine And Mechanism (S) of Action of Anti-fungal, Anticancer and Antibacterial Drugs

Prof. rinti BanerjeeProfessorBiomaterials & Articifical Organs, Haemorheology & Biomedical Fluid Dynamics

Prof. swati PatankarProfessorMolecular Parasitology and Genomics Applied to the Malarial Parasite Plasmodium Falciparum

Prof. samir MajiAssistant ProfessorTo study the Amyloid Formation by Protein/Peptides in the Disease and Functional Amyloid Perspective

Ms. Priyank singhviProteome analysis of Arginase deleted strain of Aspergillus niger

Mr. anil BirlaEvolutionary acquisition of a new protein binding domain by a Catabolic Enzyme

Mr. terse vishram laxmanFunctional annotation of Putative Glycosytransferases from Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Ms. Manali KhandelwalRegulation of assembly dynamics of microtubules by microtubule associated proteins

Mr. ameya vinod PrabhakarMicrobubble-nanoparticle complexes for triggered drug delivery in cancers

Ms. Prashanti PatelCharacterization of cellular responses to curcumin in P. falciparum

Mr. amresh Kumar Mechanism of protein aggregation relevant to Parkinson’s diseases

Mr. surendra Kumar vermaCloning, over-expression and purification of Arginase from Aspergillus niger

Mr. Praveen KumarConstruction of a GALI allele lacking signal transduction function by site directed mutagenesis

Mr. alok Kumar vermaDeciphering the evolutionary significance of triplicate genes in Yeast genome

Ms. ankita Jindal Tau aggregation and Alzheimer’s disease: Mechanistic insight using biophysical tools and chemical biology

Mr. thorat Ketan vilasNanoparticle Aerosols for pulmonary drug delivery

Ms. Pritha aggarwalAnalysis of Enzyme activity of P. falciparum Glutathione Peroxidase

Mr. sandeep KumarRole of Heparin in Amyloid Fibril formation


Prof. sanjeev srivastavaAssistant ProfessorProteomics, Systems Biology, Stress Physiology and Cellular Responses

Prof. ashutosh KumarAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology, Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy

Prof. Kiran KondabagilAssistant ProfessorMechanisms of Assembly of Large DNA Viruses, Virus Engineering: Viral Nano-Containers for targeted delivery

Prof. Prasenjit BhaumikAssistant Professor Structure function relationship of Enzymes and Biological Macromolecules. Protein Crystallography, Structure based Antimalarial Drug Development, Structural Enzymology

Prof. ranjith Padinhateeri Assistant ProfessorNucleosome Dynamics and Chromatin Assembly, Dynamics of Actin and Microtubules and Mechanics of DNA

Mr. ram Krishan GuptaA proteomic study of Meningiomas Tumors

Mr. Pandav chakmaPrediction of de-novo structures of soluble proteins using Chemical shift data

Mr. singham amarnath ramBacteriophage burst size distribution and its universality

Ms. sneha soni Converting a signal transducer into a Catabolic Enzyme

Mr. Mohd. saifPurification and Crystallization of Histoaspartic Protease (HAP) to determine HighResolution Crystal Structure

Mr. rajat sharmaComputational study of Nucleosome Organization Kinetics

Mr. sachendra KumarProteomic analysis of glioblastoma multiforme and correlation with Radiology for SVZ involvement and survival prediction

Mr. arpit KatiyarComparative analysis of NMR chemical shift predictions for proteins in fibril state

Ms. GulshanVirus Specific Superfamily 3 Helicase

Mr. Mohd. Wasif KhanCloning and Purification of Phage N4 vRNAP segment I - segment III Fusion Protein

Mr. robin KumarSingle Strand Binding Protein (SSBP) from Vaccinia Virus and Mimi Virus

Prof. Debjani PaulAssistant ProfessorMicro Fabrication Technol-ogy, Thin-Film Transistors, Biosensors, Microfluidic Devices, Biophysical Aspects of Bacterial Invasion Interactions Of Cells With Micro and Nano-Structured Surfaces, Integration of Microfluids and Electronics

core faculty strength and area of specialization(faculty who have not supervised student dissertation in 2012-13)

Prof. r. ManchandaProfessor & HeadNeuromuscular Physiology & Biophysics

Prof. soumyo MukherjiProfessorBioinstrumentation, Cardiovascular Physiology, Transducers and

Prof. G. subrahmanyamProfessorProtein Phosphorylation Gene Regulation, Molecular Mechanism of Signal Transduction

Prof. K. K. raoProfessorCell Biology, Protein Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Prokaryotic Gene Regulation

Prof. G. subrahmanyamProfessorProtein Phosphorylation Gene Regulation, Molecular Mechanism of Signal Transduction

Biomedical sensors, Biosensors

Prof. P. s. PhaleProfessorAromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation, Elucidationof Metabolic Pathways, Molecular Enzymology and Kinetics, Genetic Engineering, Bacterial Physiology, Bio-Surfactant Production & its significance

Prof. rohit srivastavaAssociate ProfessorFluorescent Biosensors, Nanoengineered Sensors, controlled release, Layer-by-Layer Assembly, BioMEMS

Prof. shamik senAssistant ProfessorCell & Matrix Mechanics and Computational Modeling


Prof. Prakriti tayalia Assistant ProfessorCellular Programming, Tissue Engineering, Immunotherapy, Biomat-erials, Micro fabrication

Prof. santanu K. GhoshAssistant ProfessorUndertaking Mechanism of faithful Chromosome Segregation during Meiotic Cell Division

Prof. ambarish Kunwar Assistant ProfessorBiophysics, Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics, Compu-tational Modeling

Prof. rahul PurwarAssistant ProfessorTumor Immunology, Cancer Biomarker

Students of M.Sc. conducting practicals in Laboratory



Others 24 (26%)



Fellowship 15 (16%)


Total 93

93


1755l

200l 200l


total Quantum of funds rec.Rs. 3470 lakhs (l)


Projects

25

Projects

09

Projects

10

Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects

02 08 03 02 08

510l

60l 60l325l

DBT DST CSIR NMRLBRNS MHRD OTHERDIT

360l

text Books authoredby faculty02 Text Books


Publications by students1. Srivastava R., Ray S., Vaibhav V, Gollapalli K., Jhaveri T., Taur S., Dhali S., Gogtay N.,Thatte U., Sri kanth R. and Srivastava S. 2012. Serum profiling of leptospirosis patients to investigate proteomic alterations. J. Proteomics.2. Ray S., Srivastava R., Tripathi K., Vaibhav V., Patankar S., Srivastava, S. 2012. Serum proteome changes in dengue virus-infected patients from a dengue endemic area of India: Towards new molecular targets? OMICS A Journal of Integrative Biology


s. No. title of the technology

licensor Name of leader

1. Uchek Biosense Technologies Pvt. Ltd. -

New CD Instrument in common facility of Biosciences department




course coordinator

Dr. rohit ManchandaProfessor & Head

Department of Biosciences & BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai - 400076, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]| Phone: 022 - 2576 7771 | Fax: 2572 3480

Students working in Laminar Air Flow


1st seMester 40

BB403 Biomolecular Spectroscopy 6

BB405 Molecular Biology 6

BB407 Analytical Biochemistry 6

BB409 Biological Thermodynamics & Kinetics 6

BB401 Mathematical methods for Biologists 6

BB451 Biochemistry Laboratory 10


2nd seMester 42

BS 400 Molecular Biophysics 6

BB 402 Programming for Bioinformatics 4

BS 402 Cell Biology 6

BS 404 Metabolism and Bioenergetics 6

BS 450 Biophysics Laboratory 10

BS 452 Microbiology Laboratory 10


3rd seMester 41

BS501 Molecular Enzymology 6

BS503 Genetic Engineering 6

BS505 Molecular Immunology 6

BS551 Genetic Engineering Laboratory 10

BS553 Bioinformatics 6

BB601 Introduction to Bio-nanotechnology (Elective I Half Sem Course) 3

BS591 Project Stage - I 4


4th seMester 36

ES 200 Environmental Studies (Half Semester Course) 3

HS 200 Environmental Studies (Half Semester Course) 3

Elective II 6

BS 592 Project Stage - II 24


EligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); or Medicine (MBBS) or B.D.S. with at least 55% marks.

Year of DBT support implemented1985-86

No. of Students Admitted and Total No. of Seats in Last 5 Years

24 37

1824

2937

1824

2930

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fee StructureStudentshipRs. 3000/month

LocationRoorkee, Uttarakhand

IIT, Roorkee campus


Mode of SelectionIIT-JAM

Duration of course& Academic Term2 Years (I-IV Semester)

UttarakhandIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee

13,380SEMESTER I

7,600SEMESTER II

8,080SEMESTER III

7,700SEMESTER IV

36,760TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats24

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization& Illustrative List of In-house Dissertation by Students: Academic Year 2012-13

Dr. R. PrasadAssociate Professor & Head Molecular Biology & Proteomics

Dr. (Mrs.) Ritu BarthwalProfessorMolecular Biophysics

Dr. G. S. RandhawaProfessorGenetics

Dr. R. P. SinghProfessorMicrobiology

Dr. Vikas PruthiAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Technology

Dr. A. K. SharmaAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry

Dr. Partha RoyAssociate ProfessorMolecular Endocrinology & Animal Biotechnology

Mr. Ankit VermaEffect of salinity stress on growth of rice cultivar and HPLC analysis of sorbitol in reference to salinity stress adaptation

Mr. Deepesh Kumar GuptaMultispectroscopic studies in mitoxantrone Drug-DNA hexamer complexes with D-(TGTACA)2 and D-(TGATCA)2

Ms. Sandhya KumariStudy of stress induced alterations in ion flux profiles and ion homeostasis control in a salt-sensitive variety of rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Ms. Zia TariqMultispectroscopic studies of groove binding and stacking in Ligand-DNA complexes

Ms. Prita KumariStandardization of pre-culture and co-cultivation time for transformation of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.)

Mr. Gary Stanley FernandesAnalysis of manganese peroxidase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium and its rolein AZO dye decolorization

Mr. Anshu SinghStudies on Antimicrobial activities of secondary metabolites from Arnebia benthamii

Mr. Akhilesh KumarPurification and partial characterization of a globulin protein from Murraya paniculata

Mr. Varun BansalCloning and Expression of Mannan Synthase gene and seed protein profiling of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

Ms. NishaAnalysis of Regulatory factors affecting conformational characteristics of amyloid beta peptide fragment Aβ (25-35)

Mr. Mohit Sharma Fabrication, Characterization and In vitro assessment of Antimicrobial activity of ferulic acid encapsulated nanofibers

Ms. Kartika VashishthaEffects of Antimicrobial compound triclosan on sertoli cell function

Ms. Ankita Srivastava Cloning & Bioinformatics analysis of a serine protease from candidates Liberibacter asiaticus

Ms. Feza HasanCloning and Expression of a trypsin inhibitor from Putranjiva roxburghi

Mr. Sachin GuptaSynergistic Anticancer effect of pterostillbene and formononetin against human breast (MCF-7) and liver (HEPG2) cancer cell line

Mr. Ravi ParkashEvaluation of Antimicrobial potential of some Indian Ethnomedicinal plants for Rice pathogens

Ms. Nandita BodraMura enzyme as potential and emerging target for the discovery of antibacterial agents

Dr. Pravinder KumarAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology


Mr. Harish KumarProduction of Poly (3-Hydroxybutyrate-CO-3hydroxy Valerate) using cheap carbon sources by a halophillic isolate

Mr. Amrendra Kumar Screening, production and purification of a potential phytase from three different fungal strains

Mr. Alok Kumar Cloning of essential yogf and yiha genes of E. coli for antisense expression

Ms. Pooja SadanaCloning, Expression, Purification and Crystallization of Non-structural protein1 (nsP1) domain of chikungunya virus

Ms. Kamala SorenAnticancer activity of Averrhoa bilimbi leaves extracts against human breast cancer cell line MCF-7

Mr. Syed Yusuf MianCloning, Expression and purification of DAHP synthase

Mr. Sumit KingerCharacterization of crude xylanase from a halophillic isolate

Mr. Prabhjot SinghPhysio-Chemical Characterization of phytase from three different fungal strains employing SSF

Ms. Bishnupriya Chhtariya Isolation, Characterization and functional screening of probiotic bacteria from dairy samples

Mr. Toger Trupti AjayExpression, Purification, Crystallization and characterization of Alphavirus non-structural replication enzyme-1

Mr. Virendra SinghEstimation of total flavonoid, Total Phenol and screening of phytocomponents in Averrhoa bilimbi fruits and activity of crude extract on MCF-7 cell lines

Dr. Pravinder KumarAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology

Dr. Bijan ChoudharyAssistant ProfessorBiotransformation & Biochemical Engineering

Dr. Sanjay GhoshAssistant ProfessorBioprocess Engineering

Dr. N. K. NavaniAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology & Chemical Biology

Dr. (Mrs.) Shailly TomarAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology & Virology

Dr. (Mrs.) Maya NairAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biophysics

Dr. (Mrs.) R. PathaniaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology & Anti-Microbial Drug Discovery

Dr. D. SircarAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. P. M. Krishna MohanAssistant ProfessorBiophysics (Protein NMR)

M.Sc Biotechnology students experimenting in laboratory


Placement of Students in Last Five Years

Total 49


Non-Biotech Industry (India) 08 (16%)


49

Extramural Funding Received for R&D in Last Five years

450l

Projects

08

255l

Projects

08

100l

Projects

02

Projects

07

175l

Projects

02

50l

Projects

03

125l

Projects

120l

03

Projects

03

45l

Total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 1320 lakhs (l)

No. of R&D Projects36

DBT DST CSIR ICMR DRDO SERB OTHERMHRD

Extramural Funding Received for Infrastructure Development for Teaching and Research in Last Five years

DST

Total Quantum of Funds Rec.Rs. 86 lakhs (l)

FISTscheme

86l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 120 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.1 - 6.10.


Publications by Students

1. Nivedita Singh, Akhansha Nayyar, G. Bhattacharjee, A.K. Singh and Vikas Pruthi, 2012. Assessment of Dentifrices against Candida Biofilm. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 167: 1688-1698. (Publication: Springer)

2. Gunda Viswanath, Sujata Halder, Gunda Divya, Chandrajeet B Majumder, Partha Roy (2008). Detection of potential progesterogenic endocrine disruptors using a recombinant human progesterone receptor binding assay and transactivation bioassay. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 295 : 1-9.

3. Gunda Viswanath, Shamba Chatterjee, Swati Dabral, Siddarth R Nanguneri, Gunda Divya, Partha Roy (2010). Anti-androgenic endocrine disrupting activities of chlorpyrifos and piperophos. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 120 : 22-29.

4. Ajanta Chakraborty, Neetu Gupta, Kaushik Ghosh, Partha Roy (2010). In vitro evaluation of the cytotoxic, anti-proliferative and anti-oxidant properties of pterostillbene isolated from Pterocarpus marsupium. Toxicology in Vitro 24 : 1215-1228.

5. Bhavna Sharma, Rajani Salunke, Santosh Satapati, Chandrajeet Balomajumder, Patha Roy (2011). Screening of some Indian medicinal plant extracts for their anti-hyperglycemic activities in streptozotocin induced diabetic mice. Journal of Food Biochemistry 35 : 1398-1406.

6. Swati Srivastava, Upasana Bedi, Partha Roy (2012). Synergistic action of insulin-sensitive and Sirt 1- mediated pathways in the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells to osteoblast. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 361 : 153-164.

7. Swati Srivastava, Rohini Bankar, Partha Roy (2013). Assessment of the role of flavonoids for inducing osteo blast differentiation in isolated mouse bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. Phytomedicine 20 : 683-690.

8. Patel G.K., Kawale. A.A. and Sharma A.K. (2012). Publication and physiochemical Characterization of a serine protease with fibrinolytic activity from latex of medicinal herb Euphobia hirta. Plant Physiol. Biochem. 52, 104-111.

9. Shee C., Agarwal S., Deepankar G., Meena K., Sharma A.K. (2009). Identification of a Peptide-like Compound

with Antimicrobial and Trypsin Inhibitory Activity from Seeds of Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria). J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol. 18 (1), 101-104.

10. Tarun Kumar Sharma, Aradhana Chopra, Mahak Sapra, Dinesh Kumawat, Supriya Deepak Patil, Ranjan Pathania & Naveen K. Navani (2012). Green Synthesis and Antimicrobial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles. Int J Green Nanotech. 1 : 93-110.

11. Iyer V.R., Sharma, R. Pathania, R. and Navani, N.K. (2012). Small RNAs of Pathogenic bacteria: Not small enough to be overlooked for therapeutics. Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology. 4 (1): 17-30.

12. Dev A., Bodra N. Kumar, P., Pratap, S, Kumar P. (2013). Homology modeling and functional characterization of three-dimensional of DAHP Synthase from Brachypodium distachyon . J. Proteins Proteom. 4 (1).

13. Narayanan A, Paul LN, Tomar S, Patil DN, Kumar P, Yernool DA. (2012) Structure-function studies of DNA binding domain of response regulator KdpE reveals equal affinity interactions at DNA half-sites. PLoSOne. PMID: 22291906; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3264566. (Impact factor 4.41)

14. Tapas S. Kumar A., Dhindwal S., Preeti, Kumar P. (2011). Structural analysis of chorismate synthase from Plasmodium falciparum: A novel target for antimalaria drug discovery. Int J Biol. Macromol. 49(4), 767-77. (Impact factor 2.61)

15. Sakshi, Patil D.N., Tomar S., Sylvestre M., & Kumar P. (2010). Expression, purification, crystallization and preliminary crystallographic studies of cis-biphenyl-2,-3-dihydrodiol-2-3-dehdrogenase from Pandoraea pnomenusa B-356. ActaCrystallogr Sect F. 66:1517-20. (Impact factor 0.65)

16. Tomar S. Patil D.N., Datta M., Tapas S., Preeti, Chaudhary A., Sharma A.K., Tomar S., Kumar P. (2009). Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of the complex of Kunitz-type tamarind trypsin inhibitor and porcine pancreatic trypsin. ActaCrystallogr Sect F StructbBiolCryst Commun. 1;65(Pt 11);1179-81. (Impact factor 0.65)

Pilot Plant Facillity for Process Development


Total credits/ 4 semesters28 +24 + 24 + 08 = 84

Curriculum Structure





1st SEMESTER 28

2nd SEMESTER 24

4th SEMESTER 08

LIST OF ELECTIVES

BT- 500 Foundation Course in Mathematics or BT- 511 Fundamentals of Biology 4

BT- 511 Fundamental of Biology 4

BT- 512 Biochemistry 4

BT- 513 Biotech Laboratory - I 4

BT- 514 Applied Microbiology 4

BT- 515 Cell & Molecular Biology 4

BT- 550 Computer Application 4

BT- 521 Biophysics 4

BT- 522 Immunulogy & Immunotechnology 4

BT- 523 Biotech Laboratory - II 4

BT- 524 Genetic Engineering 4

Major Elective - I 4

Minor Elective - I 4

BT- 620 Biotechnology Project 4

Major Elective - IV 4

BT- 601 Cell & Tissue Culture Technology 4

BT- 602 Enzymology & Enzyme Technology 4

BT- 603 Instrumental Method of Analysis 4

BT- 604 Molecular Carcinogenesis & Therapy 4

BT- 605 Vaccine Development & Production 4

BT- 607 Ecology & Environmental Biotechnology 4

BT- 608 Mol. Diagnostics and Therapeutic Biotechnology 4

BT- 609 Gene Regulation 4

BT- 610 Genomics & Proteomics 4

BT- 614 Bioinformatics 4

BT- 615 General Biology and Microbiology 4

BT- 616 Transgenic Animal Technology 4

Course Coordinator Dr. Ramasare PrasadAssociate Professor & Head

Department of Biotechnology Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee- 247667, UttarakhandE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 01332- 285216, 01332- 285791| Fax: 01332-286151

Faculty along with M.Sc. Biotechnology students


3rd SEMESTER 24

BT- 611 Structural Biology 4

BT- 612 Seminar & Term Paper 4

BT- 613 Biotech Laboratory - III 4

Major Elective - II 4

Major Elective - III 4

Minor Elective - II 4


EligibilityCandidates who have graduated under 10+1+3 or 10+2+2 system and secured at least 5% more marks in aggregate over and above the minimum as specified for admission to M.Sc. (Biotechnology), shall be considered eligible for admission.



14 14

1414

1414

1414

1414

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationAligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Building of Aligarh Muslim University


Mode of SelectionAll India Entrance Testconducted by University


Uttar PradeshAligarh Muslim University

13,960SEMESTER I

13,960SEMESTER II

13,960SEMESTER III

13,960SEMESTER IV

55,840TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats14

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Asad Ullah KhanProfessor & Coordinator Drug Designing / Drug Resistance

Prof.M. SaleemuddinUGC-BSR Faculty Enzyme Technology

Dr. Rizwan H. KhanProfessorProtein Structure and Function

Dr. M. OwaisProfessorMolecular Biology / Immunology

Dr. Hina YounusAssistant ProfessorEnzymology

Mr. Haris SaeedStudy on the prevalence of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from vegetables and meat in Aligarh Locality

Mr. Zoheb AhmedIsolation and characterization of ESBL genes in the ESBL producing gram negative bacteria from vegetables and fruits

Ms. Azna ZuberiCombating Streptococcus mutans Biofilm : An alternate grapheme-zinc oxide nano par-ticle mediated approach

Mr. Faizan UddinElucidation of toxic effects of fatty acids and their complexes with milk proteins on mammalian erythrocytes and some fungal strains

Mr. Saima NusratInduction of aggregation in bovine serum fetuin by SDS at different pH below its pI

Mr. Amit GargEfficiency of RBC ghost entrapped levofloxacin enmeshed in fibrin beads against experimental murine listeriosis

Mr. Hadi Hasan ChoudharyHuman salivary aldehyde dehydrogenase: Purification and kinetic characterization

Mr. Aafreen JavedPurification and characterization of human alpha-lactalbumin, a potential breast tumor marker

Mohammad Khursheed Siddiqui Effect of anionic surfactants –SDS and AOT on aggregation of lysozyme

Ms. Swati VarshneySynthesis of silver nano particles and study of their activity against Candida albicans in combination with fluconazole

Mohammad Anees AhmedSubtilosome mediated cytosolic delivery of COX-2 specific si RNA that mimic nanocell: Potential in treatment of liver cancer in Balb/c mice

Ms. Ayesha SadafProtective effect of thymoquinone on glucose or methylgyoxal modification of superoxide dismutase: A structural study

Sehbanul IslamEffect of black seed component thymoquinone on glucose or methylflyoxal induced glycation of superpoxide dismutase

Ms. Tooba SiddiquiEffect of sugars on SDS induced aggregation of human serum albumin at pH2


50l

100l 100l


Total 76


Biotech Industry (Abroad) 01 (01%)




Others 05 (06%)




Projects

01

Projects

01

Projects

01

Projects

01

Projects

01

Projects

01



DBT DST CSIR ICAR UP - CSTICMR


DBT


BUILDER

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 157 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0-5.26.

76

50l

5l 10l

50l

Patents filed/granted 04 India01 Outside India

Building of Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit


Total credits/ 4 semesters 21 +21 + 22 + 22 = 86






1st SEMESTER 21

2nd SEMESTER 21

4th SEMESTER 22

3rd SEMESTER 22

Biochemistry 3

Analytical Techniques 3

Biostatistics & Computer Applications 3

Cellular & Molecular Biology 3

Seminar/Journal Club 1

Lab - I 4

Lab - II 4

Immunology 3

Microbiology & Industrial Applications 3

Genetics & Genetic Engineering 3

Proteins & Enzymes 3


Lab - I 4

Lab - II 4

Bio-entrepreneurship 3

Project Work 18


Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

Immunotechnology & Molecular Virology 3

Genomics & Proteomics 3

Plant Biotechnology 3

Project Proposal 2

Lab - I 4

Lab - II 4

Non-Credit courseIPR & Bio - safety

Biotechnology students showcase their talent

Course Coordinator Prof. Asad Ullah KhanCoordinator

Inter-disciplinary Biotechnology UnitAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, Uttar PradeshE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0571- 2720449, 0571- 2401658| Fax: 0571-2701081


Guru Nanak Dev UniversityPunjab


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET, GNDU Entrance Test



Number of Seats13+2 (Punjab Domicile) through JNU-CET; 14 through GNDU Entrance Test


1926

1929

1826

1218

1418

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Fee StructureStudentshipRs. 3000/month (for students admitted through JNU-CET excluding Punjab Domicile)

LocationAmritsar, Punjab

Visit of Prof. H.Y. Mohan Ram, Delhi University & Dr. P. S. Ahuja, IHBT, Palampur to GNDU

38,400 22,000 39,650 22,050 1,22,100SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization & Illustrative List of In-house Dissertation by Students: Academic Year 2012-13

Dr. Gurcharan KaurProfessorMedical Biotechnology

Mr. Pramod Kumar VermaAssociate ProfessorBiochemical Engineering

Dr. Pratap Kumar PatiAssociate ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture & Genetic Manipulation

Dr. Ramandep KaurAssistant ProfessorMicrobial Technology

Dr. Prakash C. MishraAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics & Structural Biology

Dr. Prabhjeet SinghProfessor & HeadPlant Molecular Biology

Ms. Anuradha SharmaChloroform and hexane extracts of T. cordifolia in glioblastoma cell differentiation: Study of some molecular Markers

Ms. KulpreetIsolation, screening and preliminary characterization of Alkaline protease producing bacteria

Ms. Navdeep KaurIn vitro Propagation and Hairy Root Culture of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal and Nicotiana tabaccum L.

Ms. Harmeet KaurExpression and Purification of truncated globins from Myxococcus xanthus

Ms. Amandeep KaurAntimalarial activity of myxobacterial extracts

Ms. Rishu Rana Anticancer role of Tinospora cordifolia extracts: study of some molecular markers

Ms. Sandeep Kaur SagguStudy of anticancer potential of chloroform and hexane extracts of Tinospara cordifolia in IMR-32 Neuroblastoma Cells

Mr. Ajay KumarScreening of Chitinophaga sp. for chitinolytic activity

Mr. Rajesh KumarCloning of Plasmodium falciparum gene PF1780w in PET-28a expression vector

Ms. Priya SharmaExpression Analysis of Auxin Efflux Carrier Genes, in response to salt and brassinosteroid treatment in Arabidopsis thaliana

Ms. Prabhjit KaurExpression Analysis of Annexin genes in response to salt and brassinosteroid treatment in Oryza sativa (var. Pusa Basmati-I)

Ms. Simrapreet KaurCloning of putative Methyl Accepting chemotaxis protein coding region of Corallococcus coralloides

Ms. Sonia SharmaCloning and Expression of globin domain of putative methyl Accepting chemotaxis protein of Corallococcus coralloides

Ms. Aashita SharmaAntimalarial activity of extracts of Myxobacteria grown on different media

Mr. Manish KumarCloning of Plasmodium falciparum gene MAL13P1.61 in PET-28a expression vector






Non Biotech Industry (India) 02 (04%)


Others 06 (13%)

Total 46

Student conducting experiment in Laboratory

46

DBT




DST CSIR IFCPAR UGCICMR

Projects

09

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects Projects Projects

02 01 02

50l 50l

675l

50l100l 100l


DBT DBT DBT UGC

Total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 140.98 lakhs (l)


PURSE DBT UGCFIST

Technology Perfected/Commercialized

S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. In vitro protocol of rose micropropagation M/SKanan Devan Hills Pvt. Ltd.

(Munnar, Kerala), Developed as part of Ph .D. work at IHBT Palampur

Dr. P.K. Pati

Students experimenting in Laboratory

99.52l

5.51l15.50l

20.45l

Patents filed/granted 01 Indian Patent01 US Patent

Publications by StudentsAshuthosh Sharma, Varinder Singh, Gagan deep Singh and Partap Kumar Pati 2011 First report of leaf spot disease inWithania coagulans caused by Alternaria alternata in India. Plant Disease.

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 63 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0-7.19



Faculty with students of Biotechnology


* BTL531, BTL532, BTL533 are elective courses offered by the Deptt. Student can choose any two out of three electives and accordingly credits will be added

Course Coordinator Prof. Prabhjeet SinghHead & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyGuru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, PunjabE-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]| Phone: 0183-2258431| Fax: 2258272


3rd SEMESTER 26

BTL501 Fermentation Techniques 3

BTL502 Genetic Engineering - Applications 3

BTL521 Research Projects 2

BTL522 Lab in Bioprocess, Engineering & Technology 4

BTL523 Lab in Genetic Engineering 4

BTL524 Seminar Journal Club Assignment 1

BTL531* Advances in Plant Biotechnology 3

BTL532* Medical Biotechnology 3

BTL533* Microbial Biotechnology 3

Elective to be offered from outside the Department 3


1st SEMESTER 26

BTL401 Introductory Biomathematics and Biostatistics 3

BTL402 Biochemistry 3

BTL403 Analytical Techniques 3

BTL404 Immunology 3

BTL405 General Microbiology & Microbial Genetics 3

BTL406 Computer Applications 3

BTL421 Lab in Biochemistry & Analytical Techniques 4

BTL422 Lab in General Microbiology 4


2nd SEMESTER 29

BTL451 Plant Tissue Culture 3

BTL452 Animal Tissue Culture 3

BTL453 Molecular Biology 3

BTL454 Genetic Engineering - Tools and Techniques 3

BTL455 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

BTL456 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3

BTL471 Lab in Plant Tissue Culture 4

BTL472 Lab in Immunology & Animal Tissue Culture 4

Elective to be offered from outside the Department 3


4th SEMESTER 23

BTL551 Genomics and Proteomics 3

BTD571 Research Project 20



Year of DBT support implemented1990 - 91


14 21

15 21

13 21

09 21

15 21

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationIndore, Madhya Pradesh


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET


Madhya PradeshDevi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

15,050SEMESTER I

14,661SEMESTER II

15,050SEMESTER III

14,661SEMESTER IV

59,422TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats21


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization; Participating Faculty (*)& Illustrative List of In-house Dissertation by Students: Academic Year 2012-13

Dr. Hamendra Singh ParmarAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology, Development of Therapeutic target and potential drug candidates

Ms. Lucky JunejaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Anil Kumar Professor & HeadEnzyme Technology, Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering

Ms. Shivani BhagwatParticipating Faculty *

Ms. PreetibalaParticipating Faculty *

Mr. Isha Hareshnhai RavelInfluence of L-cetrizine on Glucose Homeostasis of Normal and Diabetic Rats

Mr. Kan SinghEffect of Naringin on TNBS induced chronic Inflammation to Rats

Ms. Raniki KumariEffect of Naringin on Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Infarction to Rats

Mr. Vipin Kumar SinghEffect of Naringin on Streptozitocin and Nicotinamide

Ms. Jyoti YadavInfluence of Manfiferin on the metabolism of normal health rats

Ms. Bhagyashree NijampurkarEvaluation of Anti Imflammatory potential of L-thyrixine on Air Pouch Model of Inflammation

Mr. Sumit Kumar AnandPreventive Effect of Hesperidin on Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Infarction to Rats

Mr. ImratEffect of Hesperidin on High Energy Diet Induced Obesity to Rats

Mr. Praksh KalwaniAmeliorating Effect of Blue Light in Pathogenesis of Types 1 and Types 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Role of Vitamin D in Ameliorating: An In silico and in vivo Approach.

Ms. Soumya SucharitaCharacterization of the Proteins of Hydrogen Peroxide Treated Plants and to see the Activity of Certain Growth Responsible Enzymes

Ms. Pallavi GuptaProtective effect of aqueous extract of Chlorophytum borivilianum against Cyclophosphamide induced Toxicity in Experimental Rats

Ms. Jyoti TripathiPhytochemical Screening of Neolamarckia cadamba

Ms. Ruchi ChandrawalIsolation and Purification of Phenylalanice Ammonia Lyase (PAL) from Neolamarckia cadamba Fruit

Faculty with students


30l


Projects

02

Projects

01

Projects

01



DBT UGC MP COST,Bhopal


MP Biotech.Council

UGCDBT DBT MP COST,Bhopal

Herbakraft








Others 02 (02%)

Total 126

126


10l

25l 62.68l

73.04l

3l 3l 8.33l12l

Research Project

TrainingProg.

Bioinformatics -Sub Centre

M.Sc. Biotech.

Research Project

Upgradation of research

Facilities



Publications by Students1. Garg S., Ali R. and Kumar A. (2009). Production of Alkaline Xylanase by an Alkalo-thermophilic Bacteria, Bacillus halodurans, MTCC 9512 Isolated from Dung. Curr. Trends Biotech. Pharm. 3, 90-96.

2. Barh D., Tiwari S., Jain N., Ali A., Santos A.R., Misra A.N., Azevedo V. and Kumar A. (2011). In silico subtractive genomics for target identification in human bacterial pathogens. Drug Development Res. 72, 162-177 (IF: 0.869)

3. Sethi A., Parmar H.S. and Kumar A. (2011). Atherogenic diet induced diabetes mellitus: Antidiabetic role of aspirin. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 108, 371-377(IF: 2.124).

4. Jain M, Parmar HS. (2011). Evaluation of antioxidative and anti-inflammatory potential of hesperidin and naringin on the rat air pouch model of inflammation. Inflamm Res.;60:483-91 (IF: 1.964).

5. Barh D., Jain N., Tiwari S., D’Afonseca V., Li L., Ali A., Santos A.R., Guimaraes L.C., Soares S.D.C., Miyoshi A., Bhattacharjee A., Misra A.N., Silva A., Kumar A. and Azevedo V. (2011). A novel comparative genomics analysis for common drug and vaccine targets in Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and other CMN group of human pathogens. Chemical Biol. Drug Design 78, 73-84. (IF:2.469)

6. Cerdeira LT, Schneider MP, Pinto AC, de Almeida SS, dos Santos AR, Barbosa EG, Ali A, Aburjaile FF, de Abreu VA, Guimarães LC, Soares Sde C, Dorella FA, Rocha FS, Bol E, Gomes de Sá PH, Lopes TS, Barbosa MS, Carneiro AR, Jucá Ramos RT, Coimbra NA, Lima AR, Barh D, Jain N, Tiwari S, Raja R, Zambare V, Ghosh P, Trost E, Tauch A, Miyoshi A, Azevedo V, Silva A,(2011). Complete genome sequence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis strain CIP 52.97, isolated from a horse in Kenya. J Bacteriol. Dec;193(24):7025-6. doi: 10.1128/JB. 06293-11. GenBank: CP003061.

7. Silva A, Ramos R, Carneiro A, Almeida S, Barbosa S, Pinto AC, Cerdeira L, Santos A, Soares S, Guimaraes L, Barbosa E, Figueira F, Souza F, Abreu VC, Dorella F, Pacheco L, Ghosh P, Zambare V, Barve N, Tiwari S, Barh D, Miyoshi A, Schneider MP, and Azevedo V (2012). Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis 316, complete genome. GenBank: CP003077.1

8. Barh D, Jain N. ( 2012). A novel omics strategy to identify biomarkers for early diagnosis and classification of lung cancer. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 7 (11), S5, Page No-S471. (IF: 4.473)

9. Hollmann A., Saviello M., Delfederico L., Luerce T.D., Barh D., Jain N., Tiwari S., Chandra S., Gupta K.K., Zambare V., Kumar A., Christopher L., Misra A.N., Kumavath R.N. Azevedo, V. Semorile L., Miyoshi A. (2012) Tight controlled expression and secretion of Lactobacillus brevis SlpA in Lactobacillus lactis. Biotechnology Letters. 34, 1275-1281. (IF: 1.853)

10. Parmar H.S., Jain P., Chauhan D.S., Bhinchar M.K., Munjal V., Yusuf M., Choube K., Tawani A., Tiwari V., Manivannam E. and Kumar A. (2012). DPP-IV inhibitory potential of naringin : An in silico, in vitro and in vivo study. Diab., Res. Clin. Pract. 97, 105-111. Doi 10.1016/j.diabres.2012.02.011.(IF: 2.741)

11. Tiwari V, Parmar HS. (2012). Diabetogenic effects of Parthenium hysterophorus induced allergic rhinitis. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets. 2012;11:492-8.(IF:2.69)

12. Barh D., Gupta K.K., Jain N., Khatri G., Sicairos N.L., Canizalez-Roman A., Tiwari S., Verma A., Rahangdale S., Hassan S.S., dos-Santos A.R., Ali A., Guimaraes L.C., Ramos R.T.J., Devarapalli P., Barve N., Bakhtiar M., Kumavath R., Ghosh P., Miyoshi A., Silva A., Kumar A., Misra A.N., Blum K., and Azevedo V. (2013). Globally conserved inter-species bacterial PPIs based conserved host-pathogen interactome in C. pseudotuberculosis, C. diphtheriae, M. tuberculosis, and Y. pestis: implementation in broad spectrum drug target identification. Integrative Biol. 5:495-509. (IF: 4.321)

13. Barve N., Mandloi P., Kumar A. and Jain A. (2012).

2D QSAR analysis of inositol derivatives as inositol monophosphatase inhibitors. Adv. Res. Pharmaceut. Biol. 2, 79-87. (IF :NA)

14. Hassan S., Schneider M.P., Ramos R.T., Carneiro A., Lima A.R. , Guimarães L.C., Ali A., Bakhtiar S., Pereira U., Santos A., Soares S.C., Dorella F., Pinto A., Ribeiro D., Barbosa M.S., Almeida S., Abreu V.A., Aburjaile F., Fiaux K.K., Barbosa E.G., Diniz C., Rocha F., Saxena R., Tiwari S., Zambare V., Ghosh P., Pacheco L.G., Dowson C., Kumar,A., Barh D., Miyoshi A., Azevedo V. and Silva A. (2012). Whole genome sequence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis strain 162 isolated from camel. J. Bacteriol. 194, 5718-5719. (IF: 3.586)

15. Juneja L, Parmar HS (2013). Ovalbumin induced allergic rhinitis and development of prediabetes to rats: possible role of th2 cytokines. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets. 2013 4; 12(3):199-205. (IF: 2.69)

16. Sharma M., Mehta S. and Kumar A. (2013). Purification and characterization of alkaline xylanase secreted from Paenibacillus macquariensis. Adv. Microbiol. 3, 32-41. (IF =0.28)

17. Barh D., Barve N., Gupta K.K., Chandra S., Jain N., Tiwari S., Sicairos N, L., Canizalez-Roman A., dos-Santos A.R., Almeida S., Ramos R.T.J., de- Abreu A.C., Carneiro A.R., Soares S.C., Castro T.L.P., Miyoshi A., Silva A., Kumar A., Misra A.N., Blum K., Braverman E.R. and Azevedo V. (2013) Exoproteome and secretome derived broad spectrum novel drug and vaccine candidates in Vibrio cholerae targeted by Piper betel derived compounds. PLOS One in press. (IF: 3.73)

18. Barh D, Jain N, Tiwari S, Field JK, Padín E, Ruibal E, López R,Bhattacharya A, Juneja L, Viero C, Silva A, Miyoshi A, Kumar A, Blum K, Herranz M, Azevedo V, Liloglou T (2013). A novel in silico reverse- transcriptomics-based identification and blood-based validation of a panel of sub-type specific biomarkers in lung cancer’. BMC Genomics (Accepted). (IF: 4.40)

19. Parmar H.S., Bhinchar M.K., Bhatia M., Chordia N., Raval I., Chouhan D.S., Manivannan E., Jatwa R, Kumar A. (2014). Study on gluco-regulatory potential of glimepiride sulphonamide using in silico, in vitro and in vivo approaches. Current Pharmaceutical design. (Accepted) (IF: 3.7).


Curriculum Structure The School of Biotechnology has choice based credit system (CBCS) in M.Sc. Biotechnology.A student has to earn 109 actual credits and 16 virtual credits in total 04 semesters (two year duration). Maximum duration for completion of the course may be up to 03 years as per Ordinance No. 31of the University.If the student desires, credits for interdisciplinary/elective papers can be earned in any other school/department.Out of 109 actual credits, 33 credits must be accrued from core papers, 09 credits from elective papers, 09 credits from soft skill development, 03 credits from inter disciplinary papers, 30 credits from practical and 25 credits from project/ dissertation work. The 16 Virtual Credits have to be earned through Comprehensive Viva Voce examination conducted at the end of every semester(each of 04 credits). From these 125 credits, the credit for each subhead is as under:



1st SEMESTER 31 3rd SEMESTER 32

2nd SEMESTER 31

BT 101 Biochemistry (Core) 3

BT 102 Cell & Developmental Biology (Core) 3

BT 103 Molecular Biology (Core) 3

BT 104 Analytical Techniques (Core) 3

BT 105 Biostatistics and Computer Applications (Interdisciplinary Subject) 3

BT 106 Seminar & Communication Skills (Soft Skill Development) 2

BT 107 Practical 10

BT 108 Comprehensive Viva-Voce 4

BT 301 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology (Core) 3

BT 302 Metabolic Engineering (Core) 3

BT 303 Plant Biotechnology (Core) 3

BT 304 Animal Tissue Culture (Elective I)# 1.5

BT 305 IPR & Biosafety (Elective II)# 1.5

BT 306 Pharmacogenomics (Elective III) # 1.5

BT 307 Stem Cell Biology (Elective IV) # 1.5

BT 308 Computational Biology (Elective V) # 1.5

BT 310 Practical 10

BT 311 Seminar (Soft Skills) 2

BT 312 Research Proposal Writing Skills (Soft Skills) 1

Comprehensive Viva - Voce 4BT 201 Immunology (Core) 3

BT 202 Microbiology and Industrial Applications (Core) 3

BT 203 Genetic Engineering (Core) 3

BT 204 Genetics (Core) 3

BT 205 Genomics & Proteomics (Elective I ) # 1.5

BT 206 Cancer Genetics (Elective II) # 1.5

BT 207 Model Genetic Systems (Elective III) # 1.5

BT 208 Protein Engineering (Elective IV) # 1.5

BT 208 Seminar/ Research Skill Development (Soft Skills) 2

BT 209 Practical 10

BT 210 Comprehensive Viva - Voce 4

S.No. Type of Subject/ Activity No. of Subjects Credit/ Subject Total Credits

1. Core 11 03 33

2. Electives 06 1.5 09

3. Soft Skill 04 02 08 + 01*

4. Inter Programme/ Inter Disciplinary 01 03 03

5. Comprehensive Viva Voce 1/ Semester 04 16

6. Practical - - 30

7. Project Work 01 25 25

* Research Writing Skills

Total credits/ 4 semesters 31 + 31 + 32 + 31 = 125


4th SEMESTER 31

BT 402 Project Work 25

BT 403 Comprehensive viva-voce 4

BT 404 Seminar (Topic other than the dissertation work) 2

# In Semester II, Any 2 out of 4 electives should be chosen by the students. In Semester III, Any 4 out of 5 electives should be chosenby the students.

Course Coordinator Prof. Anil KumarProfessor & Head

School of Biotechnology Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore - 452001, Madhya PradeshE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0731-2470372 | Fax: 0731-2470373


University of HyderabadTelangana





Number of Seats25


1425

1725

1725

1625

1620

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationHyderabad, Telangana

M.Sc. students conducting experiments in Laborartory

7,455 6,145 6,145 6,145 25,890SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Niyaz AhmedHead & ProfessorPathogen Biology

Dr. K P M S V PadmasreeAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry & Molecular Biology

Dr. J.S.S. PrakashAssociate ProfessorGenomics

Dr. M. VenkataramanaAssistant ProfessorVirology

Dr. Vaibhav VindalAssistant ProfessorGenomics

Dr. N. Prakash PrabhuAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology

Dr. Sunanda BhattacharyaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. Insaf Ahmed QuershiAssistant ProfessorCrystallography

Dr. G. B. Madhu BabuAssistant ProfessorNeuroscience & Molecular Biology

Dr. Nooruddin KhanAssistant ProfessorImmunology

Dr. Paramananda SaikiaAssistant ProfessorInnate Antiviral Immunity

Dr. Anand K. KondapiProfessorMolecular Therapeutics

Dr. P. Prakash BabuProfessorNeurodegeneration Stem Cell & Glioma

Ms. KM Dhriti SinghMolecular structure prediction and translation inhibitory function of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DosR protein “DATIN”

Ms. Naila FatimaImportance of Mal/OAA shuttle during light stress in mediating beneficial interactions between chloroplasts and mitochondria to optimize photosynthesis in A. thaliana

Mr. Umesh Prasad SahuExpression and purification of putative Transcription factors: slr0701 ofSynechocystis sp. PCC6803

Mr. Deepak BidolyaIdentification of differentially regulated proteins in plasma of dengue virus infected patients

Ms. Shruti MishraUnderstanding the Transcriptional regulation and identification of global gene regulators of PE/PPE genes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Mr. Shamsul QumarEffect of sodium Dodecyl sulphate on Native Conformation and Fibrillation of Alpha-Lactalbumin

Ms. MonikaEnvironmental Factors affect heterochromatization by downregulating epigenetic writer SIR2

Mr. Atif IqbalExpression, Purification and Characterization of protein Serine / Threoine Phosphatase Type -1 of Leishmania donovani

Mr. Suraj SrivastavaElucidating integrated stress response pathway and its impact on innate immune response during dengue virus infection

Mr. Patrul SahuInnate immunity against viral infection

M.Sc. students using Fluorescence Confocal Microscopy (FCM) in Laborartory


Patents filed/granted 05 Indian Patents

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 132 publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0 – 31.03

DST

Total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 75lakhs (l)





Projects

11

Projects

07


05 02 09

FIST



Others 05 (07%)



Total 72

72

574.62l

210.62l

133.72l

15.96l

135.50l

DBT DST CSIR OTHERUGC

75l



Course Coordinator

Dr. Niyaz AhmedHead & Coordinator

Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life SciencesUniversity of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046, TelanganaE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 040-23134731, 040-23134585 (O)


Subject Theory/ Compulsory/ Credits Practical Elective





4th SEMESTER 19

2nd SEMESTER 25

Biochemistry/Microbiology Structure & Function Theory Compulsory 3

Microbiology & Applications Theory Compulsory 3

Analytical Techniques Theory Compulsory 3

Genetics Theory Compulsory 3

Molecular Biology Theory Compulsory 3

Introductory Mathematics Theory Compulsory 1

Lab I-Biochemistry & Analytical Techniques Practical Compulsory 4

Lab II-Molecular Biology Practical Compulsory 4

Lab II-Micro Biology Practical Compulsory 4

Seminars - Compulsory 0

Genomics & Proteomics Theory Compulsory 3

Immunotechnology Theory Compulsory 1.5

Molecular Virology Theory Compulsory 1.5

IPR & Biosafety Theory Compulsory 2

Project Proposal Project Compulsory 5

Elective-I Theory Elective 2

Elective-II Theory Elective 2

Neurogenetics Theory Elective 2

Molecular Therapeutics Theory Elective 2

Computational Biology Theory Elective 2

Industrial & Food Biotechnology Theory Elective 2

Evolutionary Genetics Theory Core 2

Vaccine Theory Theory Elective 2

Stem Cell Biology Theory Elective 2

Biostatistics Theory Elective 2

Protein Engineering & Protein Folding Theory Elective 2

Bio-entrepreneurship Theory Compulsory 2

Communication Skill Theory Compulsory 1

Project Work Project Compulsory 16

Immunology Theory Compulsory 3

Cell & Developmental Biology Theory Compulsory 3

Genetic Engineering Theory Compulsory 3

Bioprocess Engineering & Technology Theory Compulsory 3

Biostatistics & Computer Applications Theory Compulsory 3

Seminar/Journal Club Theory Compulsory 0

Lab IV-Immunology Practical Compulsory 2

Lab V-Genetic Engineering Practical Compulsory 4

Lab VI-Up-stream and Down-stream Processing Techniques Practical Compulsory 4


Himachal Pradesh UniversityHimachal Pradesh



1415

1119

1215

1315

1215

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationShimla,Himachal Pradesh




Number of Seats19

Fee Structure


StudentshipRs. 3000/month

1,709 882 1,284 882 4,757SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Prof. T. C. BhallaProfessorRecombinant DNA and Enzyme Technology

Prof. S. S. KanwarProfessorAnimal Biotechnology, Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques and Microbiology

Prof. Reena GuptaProfessorBiochemistry and Immunology

Prof. Duni ChandProfessorMolecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. Wamik AzmiAssociate ProfessorBiochemical Engineering and Bio-business

Dr. A. K. BhattAssociate ProfessorFermentation Technology and Plant Biotechnology

Mr. R P. SahajaImmobilization of wild and mutant cells of β- galactosidase producing psychrotrophicICH isolate

Ms. Ila JoshiAssessment of anti-microbial properties of spice extracts

Mr. VimalNature of junk food: its fat analysis and structural and surface characteristics of lipase used by XRD and SEM

Mr. Sarfaraz NawajOptimization of process parameters for fruit juice clarification using chitosan immobilized laccase from Cercospora sp.LPF-6

Mr. Gautam JamraLarge scale production of collagenase from Pseudomonas sp.

Mr. Vijay KumarImmobilization and application of β- galactosidase of a psychrophic bacterial isolate IC4


Ms. ShaliniSynthesis of n-octyl ferulate by silica immobilized lipase in a non -aqueous medium

Ms. Dolly ChopraOptimization of production and reaction conditions of polygalacturonase from Aspergillus sp.

Ms. Neha AryaApplication of laccase from Cercospora sp. LPF-6 in fruit juice clarification

Ms. Neha AryaProduction of extracellular collagenase from Bacillus tequilensis

Ms. Surbhi GoswamiStudies on fungal uricase

Ms. Deepika SinghStudies on immobilization of commercial lipase on silica


122.96l


DBT

DBT UGCTotal Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 55 lakhs (l)




ICMR

Govt. of Himachal Pradesh

Projects

03

Projects

01

62


47.95l

45l

10l

100l

DBT Govt. of HPUGC



Others 08 (13%)




Total 62


Course Coordinator Prof. T. C. BhallaCoordinator

Department of BiotechnologyHimachal Pradesh University, Shimla - 171005, Himachal PradeshE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0177-2832154 | Fax: 0177-2831948





1st SEMESTER 700

2nd SEMESTER 600

3rd SEMESTER 650

I Remedial course 100 (i) Introductory Biology (for Non-Biology students) (ii) Introductory Mathematics (for Biology students)

II Biochemistry 150

III Microbiology 150

IV Genetics and Molecular Biology 150

V Instrumental methods of Analysis 150

X Biochemical Engineering 150

XI Fermentation Technology 150

XII Enzyme Technology 150

XIII Computer and Bioinformatics 150

Minor Project 50

VI Recombinant DNA Technology 150

VII Immunology and Immunotechnology 150

VIII Plant Biotechnology 150

IX Animal Biotechnology 150



4th SEMESTER 450

XIV Environmental Biotechnology 150

XV Bio business Management 100

XVI Special Paper (Any One) 100 (i) Biocatalysis and Biotransformation (ii) Food Biotechnology (iii) Metabolic Engineering (iv) Nanobiotechnology

XVII Research Project Report 60

Seminar and Viva-Voce 40

Students attending Lecture


University of CalicutKerala





Number of Seats15


0715

1315

1115

0715

1115

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationCalicut, Kerala

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

7,965 2,565 10,530SEMESTER I + II SEMESTER III + IV TOTAL

+ =

Students, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff



Dr. M. V. JosephProfessorImmunology, Immunotechnology

Sh. C. GopinathanAssociate Professor Bioprocess Technology

Dr. P. R. Manish KumarHead &Associate Professor Cell & Molecular Biology/ Recombinant DNA Technology

Dr. K. K. ElyasProfessor Medical Biotechnology

Dr. Smitha BavaAssistant Professor Cancer Biology

Mr. Kendre Gajanan BhujangraoStructural analysis and screening of MMP inhibitors by computational methods andit’s in vitro evaluation

Mr. Vikash Kumar Process optimization for enhanced biogas production from starchy agro wastes

Mr. Amrendra MishraSynthesis, characterization and biological effects of silver nano particles on bacterial strains and human chronic myelogenous leukemia – K562 cells

Ms. Saloni PatelIsolation and purification of lectins from Dillenia indica

Mr. Tapas PradhanCytotoxicity evaluation of Demethoxy derivative of curcumin vis-a-vis curcumin on K562-chronic myelogenous leukemia k562 cells

Ms. Reshma. SComparative studies on the protease inhibitors from medicinal plants Scaevola sericea & Strychnos potatorum

Ms. Vineetha SharmaScreening of lectin from medicinal and edible plant, Isolation and purification ofselected lectin and characterization of lectin from leaves of Flacoutia jangomas

Mr. Anand Prakash MishraScreening, isolation and purification a comparative study of protease inhibitors from Exoecaria cochinchinensis and Piper longum

Mr. Vikas Chandra TripathiStudies on the effect of leaf extracts of Curcuma haritha on human chronic myelogenous leukaemia K562 cells & An attempt on PCR based amplification of Sir 2 gene sequence from the slime mould - Physarum polycephalum

Mr. Shukdeo PrajapatiProcess optimization for enhanced biogas production from pineapple processing industry waste

Mr. Anand PrakashSynergic effects of DNA demethylating agents with plant extracts on Dalton cell line

Mr. Mohammed ShoyabEvaluation of genetic diversity and similarity between two species of Terminalla using RAPD and ISSR markers

Mr. Narasimha DokkaAntiproliferative and anti oxidant activity of medicinal plants Clidemia hirta, Connarus monocarpus and Canarum strictum on DLA cell line



42




Others 05 (12%)


Total 42

Student experimenting in Laboratory


Projects

01

Projects

01

50l

DBT KSCSTE



10l


UGC State Plan Fund


XIIth Plan

41l

5l



1. Gajanan Kendre, Rahul Raghavan, Sanith Cheriyamundath, and Joseph Madassery. 2013. Tetracycline and Glutathione Inhibit Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity: An in Vitro study using culture Supernatants of L929 and Dalton Lymphoma Cell lines. Journal of Cancer Research. Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 328134

2. Rekha. T., Kootackal Poulose Martin, Sreekumar. V. B. 2011. Genetic diversity assessment of rarely cultivated traditional Indica rice (Oryzasativa). Biotechnology Research International

3. Awadesh Kumar Arya, Kottackal Poulose Martin, AnetaSabovljevic, Joseph Madassery. 2011. Transformation through agro infection on decapitated shoot apex of field-growing Phylanthusamarus. ActaPhysiologiae Plantarum.Volume 33, issue 5, pp 2011- 2017



Course Coordinator Dr. P. R. Manish KumarAssociate Professor & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyUniversity of Calicut, Calicut, Calicut- 673635, KeralaE-mail: [email protected]



4th SEMESTER 24

BT401DC Dissertation Work Presentation and Viva Voce 20

BT402CC Bioentreprenuership 3

BT403JC Seminar / Journal club - Recent Advances in Biotechnology 1


1st SEMESTER 18

BT101CC Cell and Developmental Biology 3

BT102CC Biochemistry 3

BT103CC Microbiology & Industrial Application 3

BT104CC Analytical Techniques 3

BT105PC Lab - I: Biochemistry 3

BT106PC Lab - II: Microbiology 3

BT107JC Seminar / Journal club -

BT108LC Language Communication Skills -


2nd SEMESTER 25

BT201CC Molecular Biology 3

BT202CC Intellectual Property Rights & Biosafety 3

BT203CC Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 2

BT204CC Immunology 3

BT205CC Genetics 3

BT206PC Lab - III: Molecular Biology 3

BT207PC Lab - IV: Biostatistics & Bioinformatics 2

BT208PC Lab - V: Immunotechnology 3

BT209JC Seminar / Journal club -

Elective (Any 1)BT210EC Microbial Technology 3 BT211EC Molecular Virology 3BT212EC Cancer Genetics 3 BT213EC Pharmacogenomics 3BT214EC Stem Cell Technology 3BT215EC Molecular Therapeutics 3BT216EC Bacteriology 3


3rd SEMESTER 23

BT301CC Bioprocess Engineering 3

BT302CC Genetic Engineering 3

BT303CC Genomics & Proteomics 2

BT304CC Plant Biotechnology 3

BT305CC Immunotechnology 3

BT306PC Lab - VI: Bioprocess Engineering 3

BT307PC Lab - VII: Genetic Engineering 3

BT308PC Lab - VIII: Plant Biotechnology 3

BT310JC Seminar/ Journal club -

BT311DC Dissertation Proposal Presentation -


Banasthali VidyapeethRajasthan


Mode of SelectionUniversityTest at All India level

Eligibility55% in Bachelor’s degree in various Life Science disciplines


Number of Seats25


2525

2525

2525

2525

2525

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationBanasthali, Rajasthan

Professor explaining to students about UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

29,500 29,500 29,500 29,500 1,18,000SEMESTEr I SEMESTEr II SEMESTEr III SEMESTEr IV TOTAL

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Veena SharmaAssociate ProfessorToxicology/ Immunology

Dr. Nilima KumariAssociate ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. G. S. ShekhawatAssociate ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture& Plant Biotechnology

Dr. Nidhi ShrivastavAssociate ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture

Dr. Suphia KhanAssociate ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. Afroz KhanAssociate ProfessorBryophyte Taxonomy & Biodiversity

Dr. Asheesh ShankerAssociate ProfessorBioinformatics

Ms. Bhawna Dahiya Antimicrobial and analgesic activities of some Indian medicinal plants

Ms. Kavita Singh Antioxidant enzyme and chlorophyll flourescence analysis in two varieties of Triticum aestivum under drought and flooding stress

Ms. Astha Malik (also guided by Dr. Sharad Vats)In vitro phytotoxicity evaluation of copper oxide nanoparticles in Brassica juncea

Ms. Neha Meena Analysis of antimicrobial activity of Lycopersicum esculentum under abiotic stress condition

Ms. Priyanka Jalota Genetic diversity study in Jojoba using RAPD and ISSR markers

Ms. Shikha Kumari Assessment of molecular diversity in selected taxa of family Pottiaceae Schimp using RAPD

Ms. Saumya Pandey Diversity analysis of bryophytes using molecular markers

Ms. Neelam Sharma Antimicrobial and analgesic activities of some Indian medicinal plants

Ms. Pallavi Kulkarni Antimicrobial and analgesic activities of some medicinal plants

Ms. Pratibha Singhal Defence responses in Triticum aestivum infected with Fusarium oxysporum

Ms. Pragya Yadav (also guided by Dr. Afroz Alam)Establishment of callus culture in Anethum graveolens and estimation of antioxidant enzymes in copper stress condition

Ms. Sandhvika Singh Analysis of antioxidant activity of Carica papaya under abiotic stress condition by PAGE

Ms. Swati Sandhya (also guided by Dr. Afroz Alam)Biochemical evaluation of Vigna radiata under mercury induced oxidative stress

Ms. Manu Shree Photosynthetic efficiency and other defense responses in two barley cultivars under aluminium stress

Ms. Heena Garg (also guided by Dr. Suphiya Khan )In vitro biochemical evaluation through callus culture of Stevia rebaudiana under calcium elicitation

Ms. Sakshi Sharma Antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of Carica papaya under abiotic stress condition

Ms. Swati Agarwal Flouride induced changes in fingerprint and gene expression patterns in Vigna mungo

Dr. Jyoti SrivastavaAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Ms. Divyanshi Karothia Antimicrobial, phytochemical and synergistic effect of few medicinal plants against selected pathogens


Dr. Shrilekha MisraAssistant ProfessorPlant Molecular Biology

Ms. Tripthi SharmaAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. Sharad VatsAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology


Ms. Sheetal Singh Induction of mutation in Catharanthus roseus

Ms. raj rani In vitro pathogenesis related parameters in Vigna radiata upon infection incitedby Fusarium oxysporum

Ms. Snehlata Saini Evaluation of antioxidant potential of selected Bryophytes

Ms. Shreya Daftari Study of biochemical parameters of Glycine max in response to Fusarium oxysporum

Dr. Dipjyoti ChakrabortyAssistant ProfessorPlant Defence & Proteomics

Ms. Bharti Pathak Isolation, characterization of Rhizobium sp. from Cyamopsis tetragonobola and optimization of culture condition for indole-3acetic acid and extra cellular polysaccharide production

Ms. Shivani ror Biochemical responses of different varieties (T9, IPU 94-1, PU 40, PU 19, RBU 38, VM 1) of pulse crop (Vigna mungo) to drought stress

Ms. Sonal Makhija The role of salicylic acid in ameliorating CGMMV virus stress in Cucumber sativus

Dr. Nidhi SharmaAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry

Dr. Sangeeta ChoudharyAssistant ProfessorEnvironmental Biotechnology

Dr. ritu PaliwalAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. Pratibha SharmaAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization(Faculty who have not supervised student dissertation in 2012-13)

Dr. Vinay SharmaProfessor & HeadPlant Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology

Dr. Sandep Kumar JhaAssociate ProfessorBiosensors & Bioelectronics, Biochemistry

Dr. Suman GuptaAssistant Professor (Sr.)Environmental Science

Mr. Chandra Kant SharmaAssistant Professor Biotechnology

Dr. Veena GargProfessorEnvironmental Toxicology/ Animal Tissue Culture

Dr. renu BistAssistant Professor (Sr.)Environmental Science

Dr. Pramod KataraAssistant ProfessorTranscriptomics & Proteomics

Mr. Arun K. SharmaAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. Himani KuntalAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics

Dr. Kakoli DuttaAssistant ProfessorIndustrial Microbiology & Fermentation

Mr. Anand PrakashAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. rachna jainAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology

Dr. Kambaska K. BehraAssistant ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture & Development Biology

Dr. rashmi TripathiAssistant ProfessorToxicology & Histopathology

Dr. Monika SaxenaAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology

Dr. ravi DhabhaiAssistant ProfessorBiotechnology






Total 40

40


225l

DST DST

Extramural Funding received for Infrastructure Development for Teaching and research in Last Five years

Total Quantum of Funds receivedRs. 865 lakhs (l)

FIST CURIE

Patents filed/granted 01 Korean Patent

Publications by StudentsKhan. S., Bauntiyal. M., Kumari A. and Sharma. V. 2012. Effect of fluoride pollution on genetic diversity of medicinal plant, Syzygium cumini. J. Environ. Biol. 33:745-750.

DST

Total Quantum of Funds receivedRs. 372.38 lakhs (l)


Extramural Funding received for r&D in Last Five years

UGC DRDO WOS-A DST

Projects

05

Projects

16

Projects

01

Projects

02

90l

25l32.38l

800l

65l


Professor explaining to students about RT PCR


Course Coordinator Prof. Vinay SharmaHead & Coordinator

Department of Biosciences & BiotechnologyBanasthali Vidyapeeth, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali - 340022, RajasthanE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 01438-228302; 228341 extn. 280 | Fax: 228365


Students with faculty, Banasthali Vidyapeeth



1st SEMESTEr 32

C1 Cell & Molecular Biology 4

C2 Biochemistry & Biophysics 4

C3 Microbiology 4

C4 Bioinformatics 4

C5 Analytical Techniques 4

C6 Laboratory - I 12


3rd SEMESTEr 32

C13 Recombinant DNA Technology 4

C14 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 4

C15 Cell & Tissue Culture Technology 4

C16 Environmental Biotechnology 4

C 17 Elective 4 Elective I: Plant Biotechnology

Elective II: Immuno Technology

Elective III: Food Process & Biotechnology

Elective IV: Microbial Technology

Elective V: Genomics & Proteomics

Elective VI: Bioentrepreneurship

C18 Laboratory III 12


2nd SEMESTEr 32

C7 Biostatistics & Research Methodology 4

C8 Enzymology & Enzyme Technology 4

C9 Genetics 4

C10 Genetic Engineering 4

C11 Immunology 4

C12 Laboratory - II 12 Course No. Course Title Credit

4th SEMESTEr 32

C19 Project Dissertation 32


Tezpur UniversityAssam


Year of DBT support implemented1998


2830

3030

2930

2020

2020

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationTezpur, Assam

Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Tezpur University

20,206 11,700 12,106 11,700 55,712SEMESTEr I SEMESTEr II SEMESTEr III SEMESTEr IV TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats30


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET & TezpurUniversity Entrance Exam


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. A. K. BuragohainProfessorMolecular Biology And Plant Biotechnology

Dr. A. K. MukherjeeProfessorSnake Venom Biochemistry and Microbial Biotechnology

Dr. S. BaruahProfessorInnate Immunity and Immunogenetics

Dr. S. K. rayHead & Associate ProfessorMolecular Biology, Genetics

Dr. M. MandalAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology

Dr. r. DoleyAssociate ProfessorMolecular Toxicology

Dr. T. MedhiAssistant ProfessorRedox Biochemistry and Enzymology

Dr. E. KalitaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. A. N. JhaAssistant ProfessorComputational Biophysics, Bioinformatics

Ms. Pratima GurungA study on nanoclay as an alternative source of silica for the growth of some freshwater diatom species and characterization of diatoms cultured in media containing silver and zinc

Ms. Sumita DuttaMechanism of Anticoagulant action of a Non-Cytotoxic Acidic Phospholipase A2 from Indian Cobra (Naja naja) Venom

Mr. Debashree TalukdarCharacterization of Macrophage Subpopulations

Ms. Tarinee PhukanTo study the expression of Rsc 1775 Gene of Ralstonia solanacearum by lacZ Reporter Gene fusion

Mr. Mrinmoy DasProbiotic and Biochemical characterization of microbial strains isolated from curd

Mr. raka ChoudahryPurification and characterization of the three finger toxin protein from Naja siamensis

Ms. rebra Kanta Mech Homology modeling of cytochrome P450 of Diaphornia citri (Asian citrius psylid) and its Interaction anlaysis with different pesticides

Ms. runuma BasumatarySynthesis and Characterization of cellulose based Antifouling agent

Mr. Pankaj Losan SharmaComputational Studies of Intrinsically disordered region of proteins-SRP19 of Human and pectate Lyase KSM-P15 of Bacillus sp.

Ms. Anandita BasuCloning and Expression of the Mycobacterial thymidylate synthase complementing protein gene

Mr. Biblob SarmahPurification and characterization of a fibrinolytic Serine Protease from Bacillus sp. Strain FF02B: Potential of Enzyme in cardiovascular Drug Development

Mr. Basavraj Sankar KhanppnavarTo understand the inheritance pattern of KIR genes

Mr. Sunil Kumar YadavTo study the effect of plasmid conformation on the efficiency of transformation mediated by heat shock

Ms. Niranjana ChalihaIsolation and characterization of antimicrobial substance producing soil microbe

Mr. Vishal DixitMorphological and Molecular characterization of Tick

Ms. Dhruba Jyoti SharmaComparative study of bacterial Lipase activity Immobilized in presence of silver Nano particle

Ms. Deepjyoti Kr. DasSynthesis and characterization of basic reusable nano catalysts for trans esterification of vegetable oils and algal oils


Dr. S.P.G. PonnamAssistant ProfessorHuman Molecular Genetics & Cell and Molecular Biology

Dr. r. MukhopadhyayAssistant ProfessorCellular and Molecular Biology

Dr. N. D. NamsaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Virology / Traditional Medicinal Plants

Dr. B. K. KonwarProfessorPlant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Dr. A. M. ramtakeAssociate ProfessorRadiation Oncology and Molecular Biology

Dr. S. DasguptaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology/ Disease

Dr. M. V. Satish KumarAssistant ProfessorComputational Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Dr. J. P. Saikia (Adhoc faculty)Assistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. L. BoraParticipating Faculty *

Dr. S. Saha Assistant ProfessorCell and Molecular Biology, Protein Arginylation and Stress Response

Mr. Bikash Kar NathMutation Analysis of the Human RPE65 Gene asssociated with Leber’s congenital Amaurosis

Mr. Anand BhushanAnti-inflammatory Activity of green tea extract and flavonoids

Mr. Khan Naseem Ahmed Mohammed ShamimMolecular cloning, expression and purification of N-and C-Terminal deletion mutants of Rotavirus Nonstructural protein 5 (NPS5)

Mr. Dibakar GohainProcess Optimization and Design for Bacterial Lipase Production and fermentation studies

Ms Kamlesh VermaCloning of peroxisomal activated receptor y2 (PPARy2) into a mammalian expression vector

Mr. Mithinga Brahma Mutational analysis of human TGFBI gene in lattice and granular corneal dystrophies

Mr. Akash Protim GogoiCloning of peroxisomal activated receptor garnal (PPARy1) into a mammalian expression vector

Mr. Pushpender BhardwajIdentification of Desulfurization Genes (Dsz A,B and C) of a bacterium isolated from crude oil contaminated soil

Ms. reshmi DasBiosynthesis and characterization of Biopolymer from Bacillus smithi MCTCC 7659 using a single Carbon Substrate

A Bird’s-eye view of Tezpur University Campus


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Total 98





Others 22 (23%)98

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SAP (DRS Phase-1)(in 2009)

FIST(in 2008)

DBT




DST ONGC CEFIPRA AYUSH - NMPB ICMRDRDO

Projects

17

Projects

01

Projects

01


02 01 01 01

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20l 50l

43.39l

21l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 157 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0 - 34.366

Patents filed/granted 01 US Patent | 01 International Patent | 01 European Patent


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Bacterial Consortium for Bioremediation of Petroleum contaminated Soil Tezpur University -


Publications by Students1. Sawain CE, Lourembam SD, Banerjee A, BaruahS. 2013. Polymorphisms and expression of TLR4 and 9 with malaria in two ethnic groups of Assam Northeast India. Innate Immun. 19, 174-83.

2. Dutta A, Lourembam SD, Pradhan S, Brauah S. 2013. KIR diversity in three ethnic populations of Assam state, Northeast India. Tissue Antigens. 82, 48-52.

3. Khanppnavar B, Brauah S, Ray SK. 2013. TALE: An emerging tool for genome editing and genetic engineering. Current Sci. 104, 576-578.

4. Barman A, Kumar P, Kumar V, Doley R, Ray SK. 2013. Heat Shock at 37o C with plasmid ligated at 37o C yields more number of Escherichia coli transformation the plasmid ligated 16oC : a possible role of ligated plasmid conformation during heat shock. Current Sci. 104, 747-751.

5. Bora L, Das R, Gohain D. 2013. A novel melt stable and high tensile strength Biopolymer (PHA’s) from Bacillus megaterium (MTCC10086) and its characterization. J. Basic Microbiol. 53, 1–5.

6. Namsa ND, Mandal M, Tangjang S, Mandal SC. 2011. Ethnobotany of the Monpa ethnic group at Arunachal Pradesh. India. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 7, 31.

7. Namsa ND, Mandal M, Tangjang S. 2011. Anti-malarial herbal remedies of northeast india, Assam: An ethnobotanical survey. J Ethnopharmacol. 133, 565-572.8. Mukerjee AK, Kumar TS, Rai SK, Roy JK. 2010. Statistical Optimization of Bacillius alcalophilus analyses immobilization onto iron-oxide (Fe304)

magnetic nano particle. Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, 15, 984-992.

9. Tag H, Namsa ND, Mandal M, Kalita P, Das AK, Mandal SC. 2010. Antipyretic and antibacterial activity of Chloranthus erectus (Buch-Ham.) Verd. Court leaf extract: A popular folk medicine of Arunachal Pradesh. Indian J Pharmacol. 42, 273-276.

10. Konwar R., Karak N. Rai SK, Mukherjee AK. 2009. Polymer assisted iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles immobilized keratinase. Nanotechnology, 20, 225107.

11. Rai SK, Konwar R, Mukherjee AK. 2009. Purification, characterization and biotechnological application of alkaline B-keratinase produced by Bacillus subtills RM-01 in soild state fermentation using chicken-feather as substrate. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 45, 218 – 225.

12. Namsa ND, Tag H, Mandal M, Kalta P, Das AK. 2009. An ethnobotanical study of traditional anti-inflammatory plants used by the Lohit community of Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 125, 234-245.

13. Dubey B, Buragohain AK, Ray SK. 2009. Positive correlation of bacterial genome G+C% with the number of different anticodons used by the genome to decode all the codons. Icfai Univ. J. Biotech. 3, 39-47.

14. Powdel BR, Satapathy SS, Kumar A, Jha PK, Buragohain AK, Borah M, Ray SK. 2009. A study in entire choromosomes of violations of the intra-strand parity of complementary nucleotides (chargaff second parity rule). DNA Res. 16, 325-343.

M.Sc. Third Semester students experimenting in Laboratory








1st SEMESTEr 25

2nd SEMESTEr 22

4th SEMESTEr 15

3rd SEMESTEr 20

BT 401 Biochemistry 3

BT 402 Cell & Developmental Biology 3

BT 403 Molecular Biology 3

BT 404 Analytical Techniques 3

BT 405 Biostatistics & Computer Applications 3

BT 406 Seminar / Journal Club / Assignment 1

BT 407 Lab -1: Biochemistry and Analytical Techniques 3

BT 408 Lab- II: Molecular Biology 3

CBCT course 3

BT 411 Immunology 3

BT 412 Microbiology & Industrial Applications 3

BT 451 Genetic Engineering 3

BT 414 Genetics 3

BT 415 Genomics & Proteomics 3

BT 416 Seminar / Journal Club / Assignment 1

BT 417 Lab - III: Immunology 2

BT 418 Lab - IV: Microbiology 2

BT 419 Lab - V: Genetic Engineering 2

BT 427 Project Work 12

CBCT course 3

BT 420 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

BT 421 Immunotechnology 2

BT 422 Molecular Virology 2

Elective - I 3

Elective - II 3

BT 424 Lab - VI: Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

BT 425 Project Proposal Presentation 1

CBCT course Electives (Any Two) BT 429 Microbial Technology 3

BT 433 Animal Biotechnology 3


BT 437 Environmental Biotechnology 3

BT 439 Nanobiotechnology 3

BT 445 Evolutionary Genetics 3

Course Coordinator Dr. Suvendra Kumar rayHead & Associate Professor

Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Tezpur University, Sonitpur -784028, AssamE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 03712-275401 | Fax: 03712-267005

Faculty & Staff of the Molecular Biology & Biotechnology


Gulbarga UniversityKarnataka


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET and University Entrance Examination



Number of Seats13


0313

0413

0210

0510

0210

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationGulbarga, Karnataka


+ + + =

Students experimenting in Departmental Laboratory

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. G. r. NaikProfessor & Head Plant Biotechnology

Dr. ramesh LondonkarProfessorAnimal Biotechnology

Dr. Kelmani Chandrakanth. rProfessorMedical Biotechnology

Dr. M. B. SulochanaAssociate ProfessorIndustrial Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

Mr. Santosh PanditIsolation and Screening of Lipase producing bacteria using biodiesel derived crude glycerol as a carbon source

Mr. rupendra GedipalliPhytochemical screening & pharmacological studies of Buchanania lancer Sprens

Ms. ShruthiNagaralPCR amplification of AMPC resistant gene from K. pneumonia isolates

Mr. Sabale Sonalirao SahebMolecular characterization of Marionbacter flavimaris

Ms. Sangeeta Subhash Chandra PCR amplification of AMPC resistant gene from K. pneumonia isolates

Mr. Bharath Suresh Babu N VMolecular characterization of Marionbacter flavimaris

Mr. Shreekan VishwanathMolecular characterization of Halomonas sp.

Mr. Ashok JaganurathodMolecular characterization of Halomonas sp.

Ms. rani Ashok KumarPCR amplification of AMPC resistant gene from K. pneumonia isolates

Ms. rani Ashok KumarPCR amplification of AMPC resistant gene from K. pneumonia isolates

Ms. Savitha LeelavathiScreening of dietary nucleotides from different plant sources

Mr. Santosh Krishna Bhatt Joshi Phytochemical screening & pharmocological studies of Buchanania lancer Sprens

Ms. Devika. C. H. Phytopharmacological activity of Fucus glomerata Roxb.

Ms. GeetaSankar reddyPhytopharmacological activity of Fucus glomerata Roxb.

Ms. Fathima KausarPhytopharmacological activity of Fucus glomerata Roxb.

Mr. Gandhi Sarthak DeelipScreening of dietary nucleotides from different plant sources

Students & faculty of Department of Biotechnology, Gulbarga University


30l


DBT UNIVERSITY



DBT




UGC OTHER

Projects

03

Projects

04

Projects

01

M.Sc Teaching

Programme

UGC-Non SAP




Others 10 (09%)






Total 112

112

60l

40l

50l

20l



S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. GSBT Variety of Sugarcane Deptt. of Biotechnology, Gulbarga University Dr. G. R. Naik

2. Biodiesel KSBDB (Karnataka State Biodiesel Board) Dr. G. R. Naik

3. Rose cultivation & Gulukand prep. Deptt. of Biotechnology, Gulbarga University Dr. Kelmani Chandrakanth. R

4. Fermented Dairy products Deptt. of Biotechnology Dr. Kelmani Chandrakanth. R


Total credits/ 4 semesters 24 +24 + 24 + 24= 96

Course Coordinator Dr. G.r.NaikProfessor & Head

Department of BiotechnologyGulbarga University, Gulbarga- 585 106, KarnatakaE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 91-8472 263290


1st SEMESTEr 24

HCT 1.1 Biochemistry 4

HCT 1.2 Cell and Developmental Biology 4

HCT 1.3 Microbiology 4

Soft Core (Any 1) SCT 1.1 Bio-Analytical Techniques 4

SCT 1.2 Biodiversity, IPR and Bio Safety 4

Practicals HCP 1.1 Practicals based on HCT-1.1 2

HCP 1.2 Practicals based on HCT-1.2 2

HCP 1.3 Practicals based on HCT-1.3 2

Soft Core (Any 1) SCP 1.1 Practicals based on SCT-1.1 2

SCP 1.2 Practicals based on SCT-1.2 2


2nd SEMESTEr 24

HCT 2.1 Immunology 4

HCT 2.2 Molecular Biology 4Soft Core (Any 1) SCT 2.1 Bioinformatics 4

SCT 2.2 Genomics & Proteomics 4Open Elective (Any 1) OET 2.1 General Biotechnology 4

OET 2.2 Environmental Biotechnology 4 Practical HCP 2.1 Practicals based on HCT-2.1 2

HCP 2.2 Practicals based on HCT-2.2 2Soft Core (Any 1) SCP 2.1 Practicals based on SCT-2.1 2

SCP 2.2 Practicals based on SCT-2.2 2Open Elective (Any 1) OEP 2.1 Practicals based on OET-2.1 2

OEP 2.2 Practicals based on OET-2.2 2


3rd SEMESTEr 20

HCT 3.1 Animal Biotechnology 4

HCT 3.2 Genetic Engineering 4Soft Core (Any 1) SCT 3.1 Microbial Biotechnology 4

SCT 3.2 Bioprocess Engineering 4Open Elective (Any 1)OET 3.1 Molecular Biotechnology 4

OET 3.2 Molecular Genetics 4Practicals HCP 3.1 Practicals based on HCT-3.1 2

HCP 3.2 Practicals based on HCT-3.2 2Soft Core (Any 1)SCP 3.1 Practicals based on SCT-3.1 2

SCP 3.2 Practicals based on SCT-3.2 2Open Elective (Any 1) OET 3.1 Practicals based on OET-3.1 2

OET 3.2 Practicals based on OET-3.2 2


4th SEMESTEr 24

HCT 4.1 Plant Biotechnology 4

HCT 4.2 Medical and Nanobiotechnology 4Soft Core (Any 1) SCT 4.1 Environmental Biotechnology 4

SCT 4.2 Food Biotechnology 4Practicals HCP 4.1 Practicals based on HCT-4.1 2

HCP 4.2 Practicals based on HCT-4.2 2Soft Core (Any 1) SCP 4.1 Practicals based on SCT-4.1 2

SCP 4.2 Practicals based on SCT-4.2 2

HCMP4.3 Major Project (72 Project Evaluation + 48 for Viva Voce + 30 IA = 150) 6





1313

1313

1313

1313

1313

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationJammu,Jammu & Kashmir

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory

Number of Seats13

Mode of SelectionJNU-CET &University Test


Jammu & KashmirUniversity of Jammu

15,000SEMESTEr I

620SEMESTEr II SEMESTEr III SEMESTEr IV

26,240TOTAL

+ + + =10,000 620


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Manoj K. DharProfessor & HeadPlant Biotechnology

Dr. Jyoti VakhluAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology

Dr. B. K. BajajAssistant ProfessorFermentation Biotechnology

Dr. Sanjana KaulAssistant ProfessorFungal Biotechnology, Microbial Diversity and Bio-prospecting

Dr. Madhulika BhagatAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology

Dr. ritu MahajanAssistant ProfessorPlant Molecular Genetics

Dr. Nisha KapoorAssistant ProfessorHost-Pathogen Interaction

Ms. Archana BhatDevelopment of genic SSR markers for assessment of genetic diversity in Plantago L.

Ms. Samridhi SharmaCharacterization of anthocyanin pigment and two biosynthetic pathway genes of Raphanus sativus

Ms. Sonal MahajanIsolation, purification and characterization of plant growth promoting bacteria from vegetative stage of saffron

Ms. SheetalSelection of carbon and nitrogen sources for xylanse production from bacterial isolates K4

Ms. rehana JabeenOptimization of cultural conditions affecting growth and improved secondary metabolite production by Fusarium strain (RP-13)

Mr. rashid HussainDNA Protecting effect and antioxidant activity of Rabdosia rugosa

Ms. Harpreet KaurCharacterization of genetic diversity of basmati rice of Jammu region using morphological, biochemical and molecular studies

Ms. Preeti ChoudharyCharacterization of P. fluroescens isolated from rice and chilly fields (Morphological and molecular characterization of the isolated species)

Ms. Vinica DharComparison of bacterial community associated with corns saffron during different stages of its life cycle with that of bulk soil

Ms. Mahak Gupta Production of cellulases and its application for hydolysis of lignocellulosic biomass (rice straw)

Ms. Supriya SharmaAssessment of antimicrobial and enzymatic activity of endophytic fungal assemblage from medicinal plants

M.Sc. Students experimenting in Laboratory


175l

400l



69




Projects

05

Projects

01

Projects

05


04 01 01

DBT DST UGC ICMR OtherCSIR DST UGC







Non-Biotech Industry (Abroad) 05 (07%)



Others 10 (15%)

Total 69

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75l

85l

FIST SAP



Publications by Students1. Bijendra K Bajaj, Mukul Sharm and Sunny Sharma. 2010. Production from a newly isolated alkalit olerant Penicillium sp. SS1 using agro-residues. 3 Biotech 1:83-90.

2. Bijender K Bajaj, Sandeepu Raina and Satbir Singh. 2013. Pichia kudriavzevii RY55 with idisyncratic antibacterial activity. Journal of Basic Microbiology 53, 645-656.

3. Manoj K. DHAR, Sanjana Kaul and Jasmeet Kour. 2011. Towards the development of better crops by genetic transformation using plant artificial chromosome vectors. P. Plant cell Reports 30: 799-806.

4. Sheikh Nizamudeen and Bijendra Kumar Bajaj. 2009. A novel thermo alkali tolerant endoglucanase production using cost effective agricultural residues as substrates by a newly isolated Bacillus sp. NZ. Food Technol, Biotechnol, 47: 435-440.

5. Bijendra K Bajaj, Neha Sharma and Satbir Singh. 2013. Enhanced production of fibrinolytic protease from Bacillus cereus NS-2 using cotton seed cake as nitrogen source. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2, 204-209.

6. Bijendra Kumar Bajaj and Gaytri Jamwal. 2013. Thermostable alkaline protease production from Bacillus pumilus D-6 by using agro-residues as substrates. Advances in Enzyme Researc, 1, 30-36.

7. Shivanjali Kotwal, Manoj K Dhar, Balbir Kour, Kuldeep Raj and Sanjana Kaul. 2012. Molecular markers unravel intraspecific genetic variability in Plantago ovata and some of its wild allies. J. Genet.92(2) xx-xx.

8. Bijendra K. Bajaj, Himani Pangotra, Masood A Wani, Ajay Sharma and Priyanka Sharma. 2009. Characterization of thermo-tolerant and acid /alkali tolerant B-glucosidase from bacterial isolate M+. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 68: 242-247.

9. M. A. Wani, Sanjana Kaul, M. K. Dhar and K. L. Dhar. 2010. GC – MS analysis reveals production of 2 – phenylethanol from Aspergillus niger endophyticin rose. J. Basic Microbiol. 50: 110-114.10. Harjit kour, Manoj Kumar Dhar and Sanjana Kaul. 2012. PCR – RFLP analysis of internal transcribed

spacer region differentiates clinically important fungal species isloated from humans. J. Mycol. Plant Path. 42: 256-259.

11. Bijender K Bajaj, Himani Pangotra, Masood A Wani, Priyanka Sharma and Ajay Sharma. 2009. Partial purification and characterization of a highly thermostable and pH stable endoglucanase from a newly isloated Bacillius strain M-9. Indian J. Chem. Technol. 16: 382-387.

12. Manoj K Dhar, Archana Koul and Sanjana Kaul. 2012. Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase: A key enzyme in isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway and potential molecular target for drug development. New Biotechnology 30 (2): 114-23.

13. Ritu Mahajan, Ankesh Kotwal, Kalpana Chib, Nishkamini Sharma. 2011. Assessment of Basmati rice germplam of Jammu province using aroma specific microsatelite markers. J of Plant Science Research, 27: 229-234.

14. Ritu Mahajan, Syed Tabia, Gourav Raina and Neha Mangotra. 2012. Assessment of genetic diversity of non-basmati rice of Jammu and Kashmir using microsatelite markers. Journal of Cereals and oil seeds 3: 21-27.

15. Sanjana Kaul, Suruchi Gupta, Maroof Ahmed and Manoj K Dhar. 2012. Endophytes from medicinal plants: A treasure hunt for bioactive metabolites. Phytochemistry reviews 11(4): 487-505.

16. Bijendra k Bajaj and N. P. Singh. 2010. Production of Xylanase from an alkali tolerant Streptomyces sp.7 b under solid state fermentation, its purification and characterization. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology DOI 10.1007/s1210-010-8960-x.

17. Vakhlu J and Gupta P. 2011. Metagenomics: A Quantum jump from bacterial genomics. Indian J Microbiol 51(4): 539-541.

M.Sc. Students experimenting in Laboratory








1st SEMESTEr 24

2nd SEMESTEr 24

3rd SEMESTEr 20

4th SEMESTEr 20

Cell Biology 4

General and Applied Microbiology 4

Biochemistry and Metabolism 4

Molecular Biology 4

Laboratory course in General and Applied Microbiology and Cell Biology 4

Laboratory course in Biochemistry and Metabolism and Molecular Biology 4

Genetic Engineering 4

Enzymology 4

Genetics 2

Molecular Virology 2

Immunology 4

Laboratory course in Gnetic Engineering and Enzymology 4

Laboratory course in Genetics and Immunology 4

Plant Biotechnology 4

Bioprocess Engineering 4

Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 4

IPR 2

Lab Course I based in Plant Biotechnology 3

Lab Course based on Bioprocess Engg. 3

Seminar -

Animal Biotechnology 4

Environmental Biotechnology 4

Journal Club 2

Research Project + Project Presentation +

Viva-Voce + Dissertation 10

Course Coordinator Dr. Manoj DharProfessor & Head

Centre of Plant BiotechnologyUniversity of Jammu, Jammu Tawi -180006, Jammu & KashmirE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0191-2456534 | Fax: 0191-2450014, 2459383

Group photo of scholars and students

List of Electives1. Applied Statistics 1

2. Human Genetic Disorders and Society

3. Environmental Chemistry

4. Instrumentation and Analytical Methods

5. Child and Human Rights

6. Fundamentals of Geology

7. Life through Geological Ages

8. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

9. Fundamentals of Climate Change Science


University of MysoreKarnataka





Number of Seats10


0710

0810

0910

0710

0810

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationMysore,Karnataka

Crawford Hall: The Main Building of University of Mysore, Mysore

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

3,065+ =

SEMESTEr I + II SEMESTEr III + IV TOTAL+18,000 4,500 22,500



Dr. H. S. PrakashProfessor & CoordinatorPlant Biotechnology, Microbial Technology, Biostatistics, Virology

Dr. Bharathi P. SalimathProfessorBiochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Animal Biotechnology

Dr. S. r. NiranjanaProfessorMicrobiology, Microbial Technology, Food and Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. H. S. AparnaAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry,Glycobiology, Immunology

Dr. S. Umesha Associate ProfessorMicrobiology, Cell Biology, Food Biotechnology

Dr. K. ramachandra KiniAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry, Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics

Dr. Geetha N. Assistant ProfessorMicrobiology, Plant Biotechnology, Cell Biology

Dr. S. LokeshAssistant ProfessorSeed biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology

Ms. Vandana AnandIsolation and characterization of NRIP1 gene from tomato

Ms. KomalKaushikMolecular mechanism of anti-cancer activity of fluorobenzo(d)isoxazole (2) involves induction of apoptosis and anti-angiogenesis

Mr. Patil Amrita MarutiGenetic diversity analysis of Fusarium sp. isolates from Sorghum bicolor L. using ISSR markers

Mr. Debjyoti BoralBioactive peptides from Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Colustrum Whey proteins

Mr. Manoj Kumar rajakMolecular identification of Ralstonia solanacearum using hrp B gene

Mr. Shubhant PandeyProfiling of Embelica species using molecular techniques

Departmental Library


Patents filed/granted 04 Indian Patents02 International Patents






Others 02 (05%)





Total 39

39

100l

DBT




UGC MHRDUGC

ICAR DANDIA EUROPEANUNION

OTHERICMR

Projects

03

250l

Projects

09

145l

Projects

06

90l


10l

01 01 01 01 01

50l 55l45l


DST UGC

Total Quantum of Funds rec.Rs. 92.50 lakhs (l)

20l

72.50l

FIST SAP




Credits to be earned I II III IV Total Credits

Hard Core (HC) 18 12 12 10 52 credits

Soft Core (SC) 04 04 04 08 20 credits

Open elective* (OE) - 04 - - 04 credits

Total 22 20 16 18 76

Credit matrix for Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

*Open elective (OE) shall be entirely from different discipline of study

Course Coordinator Prof. H.S. Prakash Coordinator

DBT-HRD Programme, Department of Studies in BiotechnologyUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570 006, KarnatakaE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0821- 2414450, 0821-2419877

M.Sc. Biotechnology Students of Mysore University


3rd SEMESTEr 22

Hardcore papers Plant Biotechnology 4


Immunotechnology 4

Practical - III 6

Softcore Papers (Elective Any 1) Biostatistics & Bioinformatics 4

Seed Health & Diagnostics 4


1st SEMESTEr 16

Hardcore papersBioanalytical Techniques 4

Microbiology 4

Practical -1 4

Softcore Papers (Elective Any 1)Enzymology & Metabolism 4

Biophysics and Structural Biology 4


2nd SEMESTEr 20

Hardcore papers Advanced Molecular Biology 4

Gene Technology 4

Practical - II 4

Softcore Papers (Elective Any 1)Molecular Genetics 4

Food & Environmental Biotechnology 4

Open elective (Any 1 from other deptt.) 4


4th SEMESTEr 14

Hardcore papers Dissertation 10

Softcore Papers (Elective Any 1) Bioprocess Technology 4

Cell Signalling & Communication 4

Cancer Biology 4

Molecular Phytobacteriology 4


University of AllahabadUttar Pradesh





Number of Seats19


1119

0919

1019

0919

1119

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationAllahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad University

3,810 1,790 5,600

SEMESTEr I + II SEMESTEr III + IV

yearly yearly

TOTAL+ =

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Dr. M. P. SinghProfessor & CoordinatorMicrobial and Mushroom Biotechnology

Dr. Shanthy SundaramProfessor Algal & Plant Biotechnology, Immunology, Immunologyof Kala Azar

Dr. rajesh MishraAssistant Professor Proteomics, Structural Biology (Protein Folding, aggregation and amyloid)

Dr. Vinod Verma Assistant Professor Stem Cell research, Embryogensis and proboitics and shRNA

Dr. Awadh Bihari YadavAssistant Professor Drug delivery and therapeutics application of siRNA and shRNA

Dr. Ashish Kumar SinghAssistant Professor Metagenomics, Bacterial cold adaptation, Biodiversity and Biofuel

Dr. Anjana PandeyAssistant Professor Microbial hydrogen produc-tion, Molecular markers in plants, Nano Biotechnology

Ms. Joshi KomAntioxidant and antimicrobial activity of white button mushroom

Mr. Ashish Kumar GuptaEffect of external carbon substrate on biomass and biochemical composition of Scenedesmus abundance in heterotrophic culture

Ms. Priyanka ChaudharyAmyloid fibril formation of bovine serum albumin at acidic pH and elevated temperature: Effect of disulfide bond reduction

Mr. Sanjay PalIdentification of cancer stem cell markers in grade1 meningioma

Ms. Niti SinghTherapeutics protein nebulization for targeted delivery to the lungs disease

Ms. Kirti SadIsolation and identification of novel bacteria from Sangam water (Allahabad)

Ms. Gauri PrasadBovine serum albumin amyloid fibril formation at acidic pH and elevated temperature


D.Phil. Students in the Centre of Biotechnology


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 137 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.5 - 13.



Total 72

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MNRE

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Publications by Students1. Sukrat Sinha, Shanthy Sundaram, Anand Prakash ] Singh, Ashutosh Tripathi. 2009. A gp63 based vaccine candidate against Visceral Leishmaniasis. Bioinformation 5(8): 320-325. 2. Sukrat Sinha, Shanthy Sundaram, Vijay Kumar, Ashutosh Tripathi. 2009. Antimony resistance during Visceral Leishmaniasis: A possible consequence of serial mutations in ABC transporters of Leishmania species. Bioinformation6 (3), 107-110. 3. Sukrat Sinha, Abhay Kumar, Shanthy Sundaram, A comprehensive analysis of LACK (Leishmania homologue of receptors for activated C kinase) in the context of Visceral Leishmaniasis. Bioinformation, 2013, 9(16): 832- 837.

4. Shalini Purwar, Shanthy Sundaram, Sukrat Sinha, Ankit Gupta, Neha Dobriyal and Anil Kumar. 2013. Expression and In sillico charcterization of Phenylalanine lyase against karnal bunt (Tilletia indica) in wheat (Triticum aestivum). Vol. 10 (2) pp. 1013-1018. 5. Shalini Purwar, Ankit Gupta, Geetika Vajpayee & Shanthy Sundaram. 2014. Isolation and In-silico characterization of peroxidise isoenzymes from wheat (Triticum aestivum) against karnal bunt (Tilletia indica). Vol 10 (2) pp. 87-93.








1st SEMESTEr 24 3rd SEMESTEr 18

4th SEMESTEr 23

NON CrEDIT COUrSES

2nd SEMESTEr 24

Biochemistry 3

Cell & Developmental Biology 3

Molecular Biology 3



Seminar/Journal Club/Assignment 1

Lab - I: Biochemistry and Analytical Techniques 4

Lab - II: Molecular Biology 4


Immunotechnology 1.5

Molecular Virology 1.5

IPR & Biosafety 3

Elective - I 3

Elective - II 3

Lab -VI: Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

Lab - VII: Based on Elective 3

Project Proposal Presentation 2

Bioentrepreneurship 3

Project Work 20

Introductory Biology/Introductory Mathematics 8

Communication Skills 9

Immunology 3



Genetics 3



Lab - III: Immunology 3

Lab - IV: Microbiology 2

Lab - V: Genetic Engineering 3

List of Electives1. Microbial Technology

2. Computational Biology

3. Animal Biotechnology

4. Plant Biotechnology

5. Environmental Biotechnology

6. Nanobiotechnology

7. Protein Engineering

8. Molecular Virology

9. Industrial & Food Biotechnology

10. Diagnostics

11. Cancer Genetics

12. Evolutionary Genetics (1.5 Credits)

13. Model Genetic Systems (1.5 Credits)

14. Pharmacogenomics (1.5 Credits)

15. Stem Cell Biology (1.5 Credits)

16. Vaccines

17. Metabolic Engineering

18. Molecular Therapeutics

Course Coordinator Prof. M.P. SinghCoordinator

Centre of BiotechnologyNehru Science Complex, University of Allahabad, Allahabad - 211002, Uttar Pradesh E-mail: [email protected] | Mobile: 09415677998


Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & TechnologyHisar


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET & University Entrance Examination



Number of Seats40


2640

2640

3640

4045

3140

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationHisar,Haryana


+ + + =

National workshop on Nanotechnology

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09




Dr. Ashok ChaudharyProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. Namita SinghAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology

Dr. Vinod Kumar ChhokarAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry, Molecular Biology

Ms. rekha BooraAnalysis of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in Foeniculum vulgare

Mr. Tapima AryaImmunophenotypic characterization of acute leukemia by flow cytometry to assess the cell surface and cytoplasmic antigen expression

Ms. Nidhi Kumari16sr RNA sequence analyses reveals unclassified bacterial genospecies nodulating Prosopis and Dalbergia

Ms. MamtaAnalysis of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in Foeniculum vulgare

Ms. richa YadavAnalysis of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in Foeniculum vulgare

Mr. Vaibhave UbbaStudies on effects of plant growth regulators for micropropagation of Populus deltoides S7C15

Mr. Sadan Kumar SharmaScreening of Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol and Acetone Extract of Some Indian Medicinal Plant Species

Ms. Kanika KantAnalysis of genetic diversity using RAPD markers in Foeniculum vulgare

Ms. Jyoti16S rDNA amplification and characterization of selected actinomycetes isolates

Ms. Priyanka DalalA comparative study of partial sequence of superoxide dismutase from sensitive and resistant isolates of Cyanobacteria Arthrospira

Mr. Lokesh GolaIsolation, purification, characterization of cyanobacterial strains and to check their antagonistic activity against some common human pathogenic bacteria

Ms. Chetna BhandariIsolation and purification of bioactive compound from locally isolated NSD bacteria

Ms. Jyoti SinghThe evaluation of antibacterial activity of locally isolated bacteria from distillery spent wash

Ms. rituIdentification of partial sequence of gene encoding enzyme phenlalanine ammonia lyase in Asparagus racemosus

Ms. Maneet raniIdentification of partial sequence of gene encoding cinnamate-4-hydroxylase in Asparagus racemosus

Ms. Pooja KhichiIdentification of partial sequence of polyketide synthase gene in Asparagus racemosus

Ms. Pinki KhushwahaIdentification of partial sequence of gene encoding 4-coumarate ligase in Zingiber officinale

Ms. Shailza raniIdentification of partial sequence of genes encoding enzymes glycosyltransferase and methyltransferase in Asparagus racemosus


Ms. Jyoti YadavIdentification of partial sequence of beta amyrin synthase gene in Aloe vera

Mr. Naveet PannuIdentification of partial sequence of gene encoding polyketide synthase in Zingiber officinale

Ms. ManishaIdentification of partial sequence of NADH dehydrogense gene in Asparagus racemosus

Mr. Harsh SharmaAntimicrobial activity of different medicinal plants against the dental caries causing microboes

Mr. Mandeep SinghStudies on chlorpyrifos degrading bacteria isolated from pesticide contaminated soil

Mr. reena SinghAssessment of genetic diversity in chlorpyrifos degrading bacterial isolates

Ms. Sadhna MehraGenetic diversity in monocrotophos degrading bacterial isolates

Ms. Chandrani ThakurIsolation, screening and characterization of cellulolytic bacteria and its growth condition optimization

Ms. Suhjani JainMorphological, biochemical & anti-microbial studies on elite clones of Stevia for enhanced production of stevioside

Ms. Bhagya ShreeIsolation, screening and condition optimization of cellulolytic fungi for cellulase production

Ms. Sarita rawatIdentification of partial sequence of enzyme mevalonate kinase gene in Asparagus racemosus

Dr. Anil KumarAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology

Ms. Manju Bala BishnoiStudies on chlorpyrifos degrading bacteria isolated from pesticide contaminated soil

Dr. Neeraj DilbaghiProfessor & ChairmanNanobiotechnology, Molecular Microbiology

Dr. Sandeep KumarAssistant ProfessorMaterial Science & Nanotechnology

Dr. Santosh KumariAssistant ProfessorGenetics & BioNano Science

Dr. rajesh ThakurAssistant ProfessorNanobiotechnology

Prof. K. K. KapoorProfessor Emeritus UGCMicrobiology





Others 21 (18%)








Total 117




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UniversityBARC-BRNS

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170l

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M.Tech Nano Science &

Tech.

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348.43l

80l

28l

125l

85l


Patents filed/granted 03 Indian Patents01 US Patent01 European Patent

117


Publications by Students1. Aggrawal H, Prakash G., Rao A and Chhokar V. 2013. Evaluation of root extracts of Asparagus racemosus for antibacterial activity. American Journal and Drug Discovery and Development 3(2): 113-119.

2. Aggrawal H, Ghosh J, Rao A and Chhokar V. 2015. Evaluation of root and leaf extracts of Glycyrrhiza glabra for antimicrobial activity. Journal of Medical and Bioengineering 4(1): 81-85.

3. Beniwal V, Yogi R, Goel G, Kumar A and Chhokar V. 2011. Production of tannase through solid state fermentation using Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) sawdust: a timber industry waste. Annals of Microbiology 63(2): 583-590.

4. Kumar A, Beniwal V, Samuchiwal S K, Kala S N, Raut A A, Chhokar V And Mishra A. 2012. Expression of pluripotency determining stem cell marker in Sox-2 in umbilical cord blood of buffalo. Journal of Animal Science Advance. 2(10): 841-846.

5. Singh Namita, Sarika Poonia, Ashok Kumar Maurya and D. P. Singh. 2009. Antibiotic Sensitivity Assay for Spirulina: In Relation to Marker selection for Genetic Improvement. International Journal of Plant Sciences. Vol. 4(2) pp 403-406.

6. Sonu Maheswari, Raman Kumar, Singh Namita and P. K. Joshi. (2010) Isolation and screening of Bacterial isolates for Bioremediation of lead, cadmium and nickel from waste water. An experimental approach. Bioscience Biotech Research Asia. Vol.5 (2).pp 819-822.

7. Chhokar V, Katiyar S, Beniwal V, Kumar A and Rana J.S (2008) Immobilization of tannase for commercial use in Food industries. Asian Journal of Biosciences. 3(2): 275-278.

8. Raut A A, Kumar A, Kala SN, Chhokar V, Rana, N, Beniwal, V, Jaglan, S, Samuchiwal SK, Singh JK and Mishra A (2012) Identification of novel SNPs in DGAT 1 gene of buffalo by PCR-SSCP. Genetics and Molecular Biology. 35(3): 610-613.


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Portable Sterile Air Flow Device Institute of Himalayan Bioresource

Technology (CSIR) licensed to M/s Rescholar Equipments, 85-HSIDC, Industrial Estate, Ambala Cantt -133006, Haryana

Dr. Rajesh Thakur

Students conducting experiment in Laboratory


4th SemeSTer 26

LIST OF eLeCTIVeS 35

Course Coordinator Dr. Neeraj DilbaghiProfessor & Coordinator

Department of Bio & Nano TechnologyGuru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar-125001, HaryanaE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 01662-263165


Seminar in progress



1st SemeSTer 28

Introductory Biotechnology 4

Structure, Function & Metabolism of Biomolecules 4

Cell Biology 4

General & Applied Microbiology 4

Lab - I (Biochemistry) 6

Lab - II (Microbiology) 6


2nd SemeSTer 28

Theory & Applications of Biotechniques 4

Molecular Biology 4

Introduction to Bioinformatics 4

Program Elective - I 4

Program Elective - II 6

Lab - V (Bioinformatics) 6



Agriculture Biotechnology & IPR 5

Program Elective - III 5

Seminar 2

Investigation Problem 14

Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 4

Fermentation Technology 4

Lab - III (Plant Cell, Tissue& Organ Culture) 6

Lab - IV (Fermentation) 6

Applications of Environmental Biotechnology 5

Medical Biotechnology 5

Applications of Biotechnology in Food 5


3rd SemeSTer 40


Enzymology & Enzyme Technology 4

Molecular Genetics 4

Immunology & Animal Cell Culture 4

Lab - VI (Techniques in Genetic Engg.) 6

Lab - VII (Immunology) 6

Summer Training 12


University of KashmirJammu & Kashmir



1515

1515

2315

1915

1515

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationSrinagar,Jammu & Kashmir

Biotechnology department is housed in the ground floor of the Science Block, University of Kashmir

mode of SelectionUniversity Entrance Exam


Number of Seats15

Fee Structure

eligibilityBachelors degree under 10+2+3 pattern in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Science, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology or Medicine (MBBS) or BDS with atleast 55% marks.


11,545 1,150 10,858 1,150 24,730SemeSTer I SemeSTer II SemeSTer III SemeSTer IV TOTAL

+ + + =


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Prof. Khurshid. I. AndrabiProfessor Signal Transduction

Dr. Khalid m. FaziliProfessor and HeadProtein Biology

Dr. rais Ahmad QadriProfessorImmunology

Dr. ehtishamul-ul-HaqSr. Assistant ProfessorPathobiology

Dr. Firdous A KhandaySr. Assistant ProfessorSignal Transduction

Dr. mahboobul-ul-HussainSr. Assistant ProfessorTranslational Biology

Dr. Bilal A. reshiAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. Altaf Bhat Assistant ProfessorEpigenetics

Dr. Abrar QurashiAssistant ProfessorHuman Molecular Genetics

ms. Asiya BatoolExpression analysis of 4EBP(4E binding protein) in human colorectal and breast cancer

mr. Bushra OmarCloning and expression of MASTL (microtube associated serine theronine kinase-like) in Mammalian and Bacterial expression system

mr. Sajad Ahmad BhatInnate Immune activation of macrophages with human Lung Cancer Cell Line: An In vitro Investigation

mr. mohammad Younis BhatSequence variation in axon 7 of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2BS(EIF2B5) gene in white matter disease of the brain

ms. Saima SajoodEffect of quercetin on expression of Alpha-1-syntrophin in human breast cancer cell line

mr. Syed Wahid Ahmed ShahConformational sensitive gel electrophoretic based analysis of gene mir-125b in human colorectal cancer

mr. Qurat-ul-AinGenetic screening of mIR-96 gene in Human Colorectal cancer

ms. rubeena rashidCloning and expressions of KIR6.2 gene in bacterial system

ms. Fouzia rashidExpression Analysis of Eukaryotic initiation factor 4E (eif4E) in normal and cancerous tissue

mr. moien rasheed LoneCloning and expression of mutant p70S6 kinase in PGEX4TZ Vector

ms. Zeenat FarooqCloning and expression of APETALA3 gene of saffron in Bacterial system

ms. ruqaiya ZahoorGenetic variation in eif2B5 gene and their association with white matter disease of the brain: Emphasis on Exon 3

mr. Basit AminEffect of Anti cancerous drug Kaempferol on the expression of RHOA protein in Rat glioma cells

ms. Sabreena AashaqExpression Analysis of VEGFR-2 (vascular endothelial growth factor Receptor - 2) in human colorectal cancers


PG students working in the Laboratory


Entreprenuership 01 (02%)


Others 07 (14%)




Total 51

51



extramural Funding received for r&D in Last Five years

DST DBT UGC CSIR OTHER

Projects

07

Projects

06


01 01 01

325l

25l 25l

300l

25l


85l

17l13.18l 20l 19l

276l

210l

47.50l

extramural Funding received for Infrastructure Development for Teaching and research in Last Five years

NonRecurring

NonRecurring

BSRNonRecurring

& Recurring

NonRecurring

& Recurring

NonRecurring

& Recurring

NonRecurring

& Recurring

NonRecurring

& Recurring

DST DST DBT UGC UGC CSIR AYUSHUGC



M.Sc. Batch-2012 with Faculty





COre COUrSeS 60

COre COUrSeS 08

eLeCTIVeS (ALLIeD) 60

First SemesterBT-101-CR-14 Cell Biology 4

BT-102-CR-14 Molecular Biology - I 4

BT-103-CR-14 Immune Biology 4

Second SemesterBT-201-CR-14 Plant Biotechnology 4

BT-202-CR-14 Molecular Biology - II 4

BT-203-CR-14 Advanced Enzymology 4

Third SemesterBT-301-CR-14 Genetic Engineering 4

BT-302-CR-14 Animal cell Science & Technology 4

BT-303-CR-14 Bioprocess Engineering & Fermentation Technology 4

Fourth SemesterBT-401-CR-14 Proposal writing 2

BT-402-CR-14 Research based Project 16

BT-403-CR-14 Seminar and Journal Club 2

BT-404-CR-14 Project Presentation 2

BT-405-CR-14 Project Viva 2

First/ Second SemesterBT-001-EO-14 Basics in Biotechnology 2

BT-002-EO-14 Basics in Metabolism 2

Third/ Fourth Semester BT-003-EO-14 Basics in Immunology 2

BT-004-EO-14 Concepts in Molecular Biology 2

First SemesterBT-104-EA-14 Protein Structure and Function 3

BT-105-EA-14 Microbiology 3

BT-106-EA-14 Biostatistics 3

BT-107-EA-14 Electrophoresis and Chromatography 3

Second SemesterBT-204-EA-14 Radioactivity and Centrifugation 2

BT-205-EA-14 Oxidant Signaling 2

BT-206-EA-14 Chromatin Biology and Epigenetics 3

BT-207-EA-14 Non-Coding RNA and Neurological Diseases 2

BT-208-EA-14 Protein Folding Dynamics 3

Third SemesterBT-304-EA-14 Intermediary Metabolism 2

BT-305-EA-14 Stem Cell Biology 2

BT-306-EA-14 Bioinformatics 2

BT-307-EA-14 Human and Medical Genetics 3

BT-308-EA-14 Cancer Immunology 2

Open

BT-309-EA-14 Transcriptional Biology 3

Course Coordinator Prof. Khalid m FaziliHead & Coordinator

Department of Biotechnology Science Block,University Campus, Hazrat Bal, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, Jammu & Kashmir | E-mail: [email protected]

Curriculum Structure1. The Department of Biotechnology offers three types of papers.

a) Core (CR): Compulsory papers that are Basic/Unique to the program.

b) Elective Allied (EA): Papers that are related to the program.

c) Elective Open (EO): Papers unrelated to the program from other disciplines.

2. A paper offered by the department has to be completed in a semester that spans 16 weeks. Each paper carries a credit based on the contact hours outlined by the course coordinator. The distribution of contact hours in a paper is as: Classroom learning/lecture by the coordinator (L): 2 hours /week amounting to 2 credits of learning /semester. Tutorial (T): At least 2 hours /week amounting to 1 credit of learning per semester. Practical (P): At least 2 hours /week amounting to 1 credit of learning per semester by a student in the paper.

3. A student can earn minimum 20 credits/semester or maximum of 32 credits/semester that can be counted towards overall requirement of 96 credits for the degree. However, in a semester 12 credits are compulsory from core papers (CR), while as other credits can be obtained from Elective papers. Among Electives, at least 4 credits have to be obtained from outside the department either from Elective Allied (EA) or from Elective Open (EO)” papers.

4. 80% of the marks are allotted to Semester End Examination (SEE), while Internal Assessment and Assignment (IAA) component constitutes 20% of the marks.

Total credits60 +60 + 08 = 128


Kumaun UniversityUttarakhand


mode of SelectionJNU-CET



Number of Seats21


0820

1421

1220

1120

1120

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationNainital,Uttarakhand

16,270 11,050 11,05011,220 49,590SemeSTer I SemeSTer II SemeSTer III SemeSTer IV TOTAL

+ + + =

Top Aerial view of Department of Biotechnology, Kumaun University

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Dr. Veena PandeHead & CoordinatorBiochemistry, Plant Biotechnology & Immunology

Dr. Sushma TamtaAssociate ProfessorBotany & Plant Tissue Culture

Dr. Tapan Kumar NailwalSr. Assistant ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture& Molecular Biology

Dr. rishendra KumarAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. Santosh Kumar UpadhyayAssistant ProfessorCancer Biology

Dr. mayank PandeyParticipating Faculty *

mr. Vivek Kumar SinghGenetic diversity analysis of ectomycorrhizal genus Lacterius through PCR based RAPD marker technique

mr. Abhin megtaIn vitro propagation of Origaum vulgare L. from Kumaun Himalayan Region andits phytochemical analysis

ms. Suchitra PradhanMicropropagation and genetic fidelity test of Eremostachys superb (Earlier reported as en-demic to Garhwal Himalayas) : A critically endangered medicinal and ornamental herb

ms. Payal JainGenetic diversity analysis of Rhododendron arboretum

mr. Ankur SinghGenetic diversity and biochemical analysis of Wlthania somnifera from Uttarakhand region

mr. manmeet SinghBiochemical analysis and elucidation of lipid productivity of selected microalgal species isolated from domestic wastewater

ms. Prachi GuptaIsolation and molecular characterization of microalgae taken from different lakes of Kumaun region for biodiesel production and determining their lipid content

mr. Suryakant TripathiAntimicrobial, antioxidant activity and genomic diversity analysis of Withania somnifera of Uttarakhand region







Entrepreneueship 01 (02%)


Academia (Teaching) 06 (15%)

Total 41

41

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 108 Publications with Impact FactorRange 0.0 - 8.136



UCOST DIBER CSIR USBD DBT UGCGBPIHED


25.53l

9.85l12.25l

8.49l

15.35l

30.25l

12.50l


DBT DST UGC Uttarakhand StateGovernment


DBT - MLA FundDST-FIST

41l

5l10l

109l


1. Jain N and Pande V. 2012. Diversity Analysis of Ectomycorrhizal Genus Russula using RAPD markers. Octa Journal of Environmental Research. 1(4):332-335.

2. Jain N and Pande V. 2012. Antirobial activity of Ectomycorrhizal species Russula delica and Scleroderma areolatum. Indian Journal of Applied Microbiology. 16(1):13-20.

3. GoelC, Verma P, Ahmad N and Nailwal TK. 2011. Molecular charcterization of the Nettle plant Urtica parviflora based on RAPD marker. J. of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. 5(21).


1st SemeSTer 24

1S1 Biochemistry 3

1S2 Cell & Developmental Biology 3

1S3 Molecular Biology 3

1S4 Analytical Techniques 3

1S5 Biostatistics & Computer Applications 3

1S6 Seminar/Journal Club/Assignment 1

Lab - I: Biochemistry & Analytical Techniques 4




Students conducting experiments in laboratory

Course Coordinator Dr. Veena PandeHead & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyKumaun University, Sleepy Hollow, Nanital - 263001, UttarakhandE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 05942- 248185


3rd SemeSTer 22

3S1 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

3S2 IPR & Biosafety 3

3S3 Elective-I 3

3S4 Elective-II 3

3S5 Elective-III 3


elective3S3 Animal Biotechnology

3S4 Environmental Biotechnology

3S5 Plant Biotechnology

3SM3 Molecular Virology

Lab - VII: Based on Electives 4

Project proposal Presentation 2 Course No. Course Title Credit

2nd SemeSTer 24

2S1 Immunology & Immunotechnology 3

2S2 Microbiology & Industrial Applications 3

2S3 Genetic Engineering 3

2S4 Genetics 3

2S5 Genomics & Proteomics 3




Lab - V:Genetic Engineering 3


4th SemeSTer 20

Project/Thesis Work 20






07 10

0510

0510

0910

0710

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationSiliguri, West Bengal





West BengalUniversity of North Bengal

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

80SemeSTer I

480SemeSTer II

80SemeSTer III

138SemeSTer IV

778TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats10



Dr. ranadhir ChakrabortyHead & Associate Professor Recombinant DNA Technology

Dr. Dipanwita SahaAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry

Dr. Shilpi GhoshAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. Anoop KumarAssistant ProfessorAnimal Cell Culture, Cancer Biology

ms. Zirmire ravindra KailaraoSolubility enhancement and physicochemical characterization of inclusion complexes of quinazoline -4(3H)-ones and beta-cyclodextrin

ms. rupasree mitraPurification and characterization of phytochemicals from Murraya koenigil and Adhotada vasica with an in vitro antioxidant and oxidative DNA damage protective activities

ms. Puja SikdarBactericidal effect of green synthesized silver nanoparticles against gram-negative multiple antibiotic-resistance bacteria

ms. Nirza moktanStudies of lipopeptide producing Bacillus strains isolated from rhizosphere soil

ms. Debapriya KumarIsolation and characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and its effect on the growth on chickpea plants (Cicer arietinum)

Biotechnology Laboratory


Total 30

Non- Biotech Industry (India) 03 (10%)






30


DBT

extramural Funding received for Infrastructure Developmentfor Teaching and research in Last Five years


DBT

DBT




DST

Projects

01

Projects

02

88.22193l

50l

100l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 27 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.477- 4.054.



1. Tiwary BK, Zirmire RK, Pradhan K, Nanda AK, Chakraborty R. 2014. Preparation and spectroscopic characterization of inclusion complex of 2-phenyl-4H-Benzo[d][1,3]Oxacin-4-One and β-Cyclodextrin. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6. Supplement 2, 176-79.

2. Tiwary BK, Kumar A, Nanda AK, Chakraborty R. 2014. A Study on Optimization of Marigold Petal Yield, Pure Lutein, and Formulation of Free-Flowing Lutein

Esters. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology. DOI No.10.1007/s12892-014-0049-6.3. Kumar, R., Saha A. and Saha D. 2012. A new antifungal coumarin from Clausena excavata. Fitoterapia, 83: 230–233. [SCI Thomas Reuters]4. Singh KK, Ghosh S. 2013. Regulation of glutamine synthetase isoforms in two differentially drought-tolerant rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars under water deficit conditions. Plant Cell Rep. 32: 183-93.

Faculty with students



Course Coordinator Dr. ranadhir ChakrabortyAssociate Professor and Coordinator

Department of Biotechnology University of North Bengal, Siliguri -734430, West BengalE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0353-2582448, 0353-2582106 | Fax: 0353-2543583






1st SemeSTer 24 3rd SemeSTer 18

4th SemeSTer 23

NON CreDIT COUrSeS

2nd SemeSTer 24

Biochemistry 3


Molecular Biology 3







Immunotechnology 1.5

Molecular Virology 1.5

IPR & Biosafety 3

Elective - I 3

Elective - II 3

Lab -VI: Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

Lab - VII: Based on Elective 3


Bioentrepreneurship 3

Project Work 20

Introductory Biology/Introductory Mathematics 8

Communication Skills 9

Immunology 3



Genetics 3






List of Electives1. Microbial Technology

2. Computational Biology

3. Animal Biotechnology

4. Plant Biotechnology

5. Environmental Biotechnology

6. Nanobiotechnology

7. Protein Engineering

8. Molecular Virology

9. Industrial & Food Biotechnology

10. Diagnostics

11. Cancer Genetics

12. Evolutionary Genetics (1.5 Credits)

13. Model Genetic Systems (1.5 Credits)

14. Pharmacogenomics (1.5 Credits)

15. Stem Cell Biology (1.5 Credits)

16. Vaccines

17. Metabolic Engineering

18. Molecular Therapeutics


University of LucknowUttar Pradesh





Number of Seats10


0910

0610

0910

0210

0910

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationLucknow,Uttar Pradesh


+ + + =

Students conducting experiments in M.Sc. Biotech Laboratory

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. U. N Dwivedi Professor & CoordinatorTransgenic and Enzyme Engineering, Bioinformatics

Dr. Deepak ChandraAssociate ProfessorImmunology, Physiologyand Signalling

mr. Arun Kumar UpadhyayaIn silico screening and identification of therapeutic anti-alzheimer terpenoids targeted against Acetylcholinesterase and B-amyloid

ms. mukta KumariImmunological characterization of Lactate deydrogenase from prokaryotic and eukaryotic sources

ms. Poonam YadavImmunological characterization of Malate deydrogenase from prokaryotic and eukaryotic sources

ms. Asha KumariIn silico screening and identification of therapeutic anti-atherosclerotic flavonoids targeted against myeloperoxidase

mr. Prakash Kumar BhagatPurification and Physicochemical characterization of a novel themostable and salt tolerant peroxidase from Citrus limon

mr. ram Gopal PrajapatiPurification and physicochemical characterization of a peroxidase from Clerodendron heterophyllum

mr. Tamal DasScreening and identification of plant derived secondary metabolites (alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids) as anticancerous therapeutic agents directed against topoisomerases

Dr. S. K. AgarwalProfessorProtein Chemistry

Dr. Sudhir mehrotraAssociate Professor Environmental Toxicology

Dr. Samir SharmaAssistant Professor Photosynthesis

Dr. meenal VaishAssistant Professor Cancer Biology

Dr. Kusum YadavAssistant Professor Biodiversity

Department Library




DBT




DST CST U.P. CSIR ICMRDHE, U.P. Govt.

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects

04


01 01 01



Others 01 (03%)

Total 32


32

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75l

40l

25l

100l

25l

45l

60l

DST U.P. Govt.

DST DHE, U.P. Govt.



Publications by StudentsUpendra N Dwivedi, Priyanka Singh, Veda P. Pandey and Anoop Kumar. 2011. Structure - function relationship among bacterial, fungal and plant laccases. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic.68, 117-128.



Students working in Computer Laboratory


Course Coordinator Prof. U.N. DwivediProfessor & Coordinator

Department of BiochemistryUniversity of Lucknow, Lucknow - 226007, Uttar PradeshE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0522 - 274 0132, 0522 - 274 0148 | Fax: 274 0132


1st SemeSTer 17

BT-101 Biomolecules and Biopolymers 3

BT-102 Biophysical Chemistry & Techniques 3

BT-103 Biostatistics & Computer Applications 3

BT-104 Enzymology 3

BT-105 Laboratory Course - I 5


3rd SemeSTer 18

BT-301 Molecular Biology II 3

BT-302 Principles of Genetic Engineering 3

BT-303 Microbial Technology & Bioprocess Engineering 3

BT-304 Enzyme and Food Technology 3

BT-305 Student Seminar 1

BT-306 Laboratory Course III 5


2nd SemeSTer 18

BT-201 Molecular Cell Biology 3

BT-202 Microbiology & Metabolic Processes 3

BT-203 Molecular Biology I 3

BT-204 Immunology 3

BT-205 Student Seminar 1

BT-206 Laboratory Course - II 5


4th SemeSTer 18

BT-401 Plant Biotechnology & Tissue Culture 3

BT-402 Animal Biotechnology & Cell Culture 3

BT-403 Project Work 7

BT-404 Two months summer training during vacations (Entrepreneurship) 5


Utkal UniversityOdisha





Number of Seats10


0710

0810

0510

0710

0910

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationBhubaneswar, Odisha

Building of Utkal University


+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. J. DandapatReader and Head /CoordinatorCell & Molecular Biology, Immunology

Dr. (mrs.) S. L. SahooProfessorPlant Tissue culture & Plant Biotechnology

Prof. P. K. ChandParticipating Faculty *

ms. Pallvi SehajpalCurcumin modulates antioxidant defence system in gastroenemius muscleof rat (Rattus norvegicus)

ms. Nidhi SinghCurcumin modulates antioxidant defence system in heart tissue of male wistar rat (Rattus norvegicus)

ms. Ankita ShresthaEffect of curcumin on antioxidant defence system of rat liver (Rattus norvegicus)

ms. Preeti AgrwalEffect of curcumin on antioxidant defence system in kidney of Rattus norvegicus

ms. Nisha rajEffect of curcumin on the antioxidant defence system in testes of wistar male rat (Rattus norvegicus)

ms. Sadhana BeheraMorphological and Biochemical alterations in Withania somnifera L. under iron stress

mr. Ahamed KhanAntioxidant activity in agrobacterium-mediated transformed hairy root culture of Boerhaavia diffusa L. An important medicinal plant species

Dr. S. Das ProfessorNeuro Biology &Endocrinology

Dr. S. K. BadamaliReaderBiophysical chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis for Biomass utilization






Others 03 (09%)

Total 34

34



31.91l

DST DBT UGC

Total Quantum of Funds receivedRs. 194. 71 lakhs (l)


DBT




DST & Odisha

DAE BARC Mumbai

Projects

01

Projects

03

Projects

01

PURSE Gen. Dev. Assistance/ Books

M.Sc. Biotech Teaching


19.9l

33.4l99.90l

68.86l

25.95l

Publications by StudentsJena S., Anand C, and Chainy G, B. N. and Dandapat J. (2011). Induction of oxidative stress and inhibition of superoxide dismutase expression in rat cerebral cortex and cerebellum by PTU-induced hypothroidism and its reversal by curcumin. Neurological Sciences 33: 869-873.


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Formulation and commercialization of indigenous feed

for different life stages of fresh water prawn CIFA, ICAR Dr. K. J. Rao, PI, MMPA-DBT project,

Govt of India, Principal Scientist, CIFA, Bhubaneswar

Students using Microscope


Course Coordinator Dr. Jagneshwar DandapatReader & Coordinator

P.G. Department of BiotechnologyUtkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004, OdishaE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0674-2567390 | Mobile: 09437466087




Course No. Course Title CreditCourse No. Course Title Credit


4th SemeSTer 26 2nd SemeSTer 22

Paper-101 Biochemistry 4

Paper-102 Cell Biology and Genetics 4

Paper-103 Instrumentation & Analytical techniques 4

Paper-104 Biostatistics and Computational Biology 4

Paper-105 Practical - I 5

Seminar 1

Paper-301 Genetic Engineering 4

Paper-302 Bioprocess Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology 4

Paper-303 Animal Biotechnology 4

Paper-304 Plant Biotechnology 4

Paper-305 Practical - III 5

Seminar 1

Paper-401 Project Work 20

Allied Elective- Health Biotechnology 4

Open Elective 2

Paper-201 Microbiology 4

Paper-202 Immunobiology & Immunotechnology 4

Paper-203 Molecular Biology 4

Paper-204 Environmental Biotechnology, IPR and Bio Safety 4

Paper-205 Practical - II 5

Seminar 1



Pondicherry UniversityPuducherry





Number of Seats23


1223

1323

1923

1223

1018

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationKalapet,Puducherry

Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University


+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Students in Laboratory


Dr. V. ArulAssociate ProfessorAqua Culture, Marine Biotechnology

Dr. B. SudhakarAssociate ProfessorStem Cell Biology, Nano Biotechnology

Dr. Lata ShuklaAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology, Radiation Biology

Dr. Arunkumar DhayalanAssistant ProfessorrDNA Technology, Epigenetics, Protein Engineering

Dr. Prashanth. KAssistant ProfessorMedical Biotechnology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology

mr. Dhanyamol T. SPurification and charcterization of bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus faecalis from the north east fermented Food Aakhone

ms. Ishita GulatiCloning of Twist 1 and Genes in pc DNA 3

mr. Sachin ChinchwadkarFTIR investigations on effect of gamma-irradiation on Albumin and globulin proteins from seeds of Pisum sativum & Glycine max and statistical analysis of some conserved micro RNAs in Oryza sativa

ms. SunayanaCloning of SmyD2(PKMT) and the generation of SmyD2 deletion mutants in a mammalian expression vector pEYFP-C1 to study the sub-nuclear distribution of SmyD2

ms. Anupama ShirkeBiological synthesis of gold nanoparticles by Bipolaris oryzae

mr. Singh rahulkuamr GopalConstruction of RNA binding global regulator hfg Knock-out from Acinetobacter baumannii

mr. Bharat englengEffect of gamma irradiation on rice seeds & evaluation of miR398 in higher plants

mr. Kripa Shankar KasudhanMolecular investigation on different virulence factor in invasive Streptococcus pneumonia isolates

ms. rinki KumariMolecular epidemiology of clinaical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii using multilocus sequence typing

Dr. N. SakthivelProfessorPlant Biotechnology, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction, Biological Nanomaterial

Dr. N. ArumugamAssociate Professor & HeadMolecular Plant Breeding, Biochemistry

Dr. A. Hannah rachel VasanthiAssociate Professor Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Herbal Drug Development

Dr. V. Venkateswara SarmaAssistant Professor Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology

mr. V. BalasubramanianAssistant Professor Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Microbiology


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 43 Publications with Impact FactorRange 0.51 - 8.01.

DBT




DST UGC ICMRCSIR

Projects

05

Projects

04

Projects

06

Projects Projects

03 01






Total 54


250l

150l

60l 60l

25l

DST DBT UGC



FIST

76l

BUILDER

439l

UGC-SAP

60l

Patents filed/granted 01 Indian Patent01 US Patent

54


BIOT 421 Molecular Genetics 3

BIOT 424 Immunotechnology 3

BIOT 425 Molecular Plant Breeding 3

BIOT 426 Stem Cell Biology 3

BIOT 471 Molecular Genetics Lab 1

BIOT 474 Immunotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 475 Molecular Plant Breeding Lab 1

BIOT 476 Stem Cell Biology Lab 1

BIOT 477 Plant Biotechnology 3

BIOT 478 Bioprocess Technology 3

BIOT 479 Bioprocess Technology Lab 1

BIOT 480 Microbial Biotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 481 Animal Biotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 482 Microbial Biotechnology 3

BIOT 484 Animal Biotechnology 3

Total credits/ 4 semesters23 + 31 + 27 + 11 = 92






4th SemeSTer 11

2nd SemeSTer 31

Course Coordinator Dr. N. ArumugamAssociate Professor and Head

Department of BiotechnologyPondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605014E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0413-2654427

BIOT 411 Cell Biology 3

BIOT 413 Microbiology 3

BIOT 415 Techniques in Biotechnology 3

BIOT 461 Cell Biology Lab 1

BIOT 462 Immunology Lab 1

BIOT 463 Microbiology Lab 1

BIOT 464 Biochemistry Lab 1

BIOT 465 Techniques in Biotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 412 Immunology 3

BIOT 414 Biochemistry 3

BIOT 422 Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction 3

BIOT 501 Applied Microbiology 3

BIOT 552 Applied Microbiology Lab 1

BIOT 511 Recombinant DNA Technology 3

BIOT 514 Marine Biotechnology 3

BIOT 561 Recombinant DNA Technology Lab 1

BIOT 564 Marine Biotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 566 Medical Biotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 575 Radiation Biology Lab 1

BIOT 574 Proteomics and Genomics Lab 1

BIOT 597 Credit Seminar 1

BIOT 598 Project 2

BIOT 521 Radiation Biology 3

BIOT 523 Medical Biotechnology 3

BIOT 524 Proteomics and Genomics 3

BIOT 525 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3

BIOT 526 Nanobiotechnology 3

BIOT 577 Nanobiotechnology Lab 1

BIOT 599 Project 4


Sri Padmavati mahila VisvavidyalayamAndhra Pradesh


mode of SelectionUniversity Entrance Examination

eligibilityBachelor’s Degree with group aggregate of 50% with Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/Microbiology/Genetics/Medical Lab Technology/Applied Nutrition/Bioinformatics and Computer Applications.


Number of Seats30


1630

1030

3030

3030

3030

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Fee Structure

LocationTirupati,Andhra Pradesh



G

SC/ST/Cat-I

Others (BCs)

39,540 37,74019,390 17,74019,540 17,740

SemeSTer I + II SemeSTer III + IV

+ =

TOTAL

77,28037,13037,280

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. V. KalaraniProfessorAnimal Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. r. UshaProfessor & CoordinatorPlant Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. P. JosthnaAssistant ProfessorCancer Biology & Animal Biotechnology

Dr. B. KishoriAssistant ProfessorAnimal/ AquaticBiotechnology/Microbial Technology/Reproductive Toxicology

Dr. N. John SushmaAssistant ProfessorToxicology/Nanobiotechnology

ms. O. SailajaImmunostimulatory effects of short term administration of Bacillus subtilis and Lactobacillus sporogenes to the fish, Labeo rohita (H.)

ms. N. StellaA study on SOD, CAT and Metallothionein gene expression during lead toxicity in Helianthus annuus. L

ms. P. rajithaCytotoxic and anti microbial activity of Basella alba

ms. K. r. LavanyaLathaRole of vertebrate - like Steroids in the regulation of reproduction in the fresh water crab, Oziotelphusa senex senex

ms. D. SujithaProtective effect of Euphorbia hirta against aluminium induced toxicity in the tissue of Albino Rats

ms. K. rajaniImpact of probiotics in the enhancement of phagocytic ability of immune cells in the post larvae of Penaeus monodon

ms. m. Prashanthi raniAntioxidant, Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of five high yielding cultivars of Glycine max. L. (Soyabean)

ms. r. NagarekhaGreen synthesis of silver nano particles using Basella alba

ms. m. KeerthiIsolation and identification of Bacterial strains from soil and its mutant varieties for protease production and purification

ms. r. DivyaImmobilization stress - induced oxidative damage and its amelioration with Asystasia gangetica

ms. A. PriyankaAssessment of the impact of prebiotics in the immunostimulatory rate of probiotics in fish

ms. O. VijayalakshmiFunctional analysis of MAP30 from Momordica charantia reveals its induction of apoptosis of the K562 cell lines

ms. T. rajeswarammaAnti inflammatory activity of Basella Alba

ms.C. HemlathaProtective role of date fruit extract against chlorpyrifos toxicity on male reproductive system of Albino Rat

ms. T. DivyaAntimicrobial activity of Euphorbia hirta



53







Total 53

Demonstration of experiments on “Molecular and Immuno Techniques” at National Workshop


Projects

02

50l

Projects

05

125l

DST

Total Quantum of Funds rec.Rs. 175 lakhs (l)


UGC


PLAN M.Sc. (5 Year) Integrated Biotechnology Course

UGC APSCHE, Hyderabad


40l

90l


Publications by Students1. R.Usha, S.Jhansi rani, T. Geetha Prasuna. Genetic relationship between quality and non quality wood of Pterocarpus santalinus.L., (red sanders) an endemic tree species by using molecular markers. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, July - September 2013, volume 6 issue 3,189-194.

2. Usha.R, A.Vasavi, K.Thishya, S.Jhansi Rani & P.Supraja. 2011. Phytoextraction of lead from industrial effluents by sunflower (Helianthus annuus.L). Rasayan journal of Chemistry (An international journal of Chemical Sciences), Vol-4 No1. Jan-Mar

3. A.Vasavi, Spoorthy, S.Jhansi Rani, P.Supraja & Usha.R. 2011. “The Physico Chemical and bacteriological analysis of ground water in and around Tirupati. Pollution Research, Vol.No.3

4. P. Josthna, P. Anuradha, G. Jyothi and D. Vinathi. 2010. PCR amplification of c DNA from blood sample in Holstein Friesian Calf and NDC cross Breeds. Research Journal of Biotechnology.

5. K. Parameswari, I. Naga Ramya, P. Josthna and B. Kishori. 2012. Screening of Antibacterial activity of Celphalendra indica plant extracts in in vitro systems. Pharmacophore. 4(4): 105-110.




Course Coordinator Dr. r. Usha Associate Professor & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologySri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Women’s University), Tirupati - 517502, Andhra PradeshE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0877-2284529(O), 0877-2100027| Fax No. 0877- 2248417

* IE - Internal Elective EE - External ELective

BTT 201 Enzymology & Metabolism 4

BTT 202 Molecular Biology 4

BTT 203 Biophysical & Biochemical Techniques 4

BTT 204 Molecular Genetics 4

BTP 205 Enzymology & Metabolism and Molecular Biology 4

BTP 206 Biophysical & Biochemical Techniques and Molecular Genetics 4




1st SemeSTer 24

4th SemeSTer 24

2nd SemeSTer 24

BTT 101 Cell Biology & Genetics 4

BTT 102 Microbiology 4

BTT 103 Biomolecules 4

BTT 104 Immunology & Immunotechnology 4

BTP 105 Cell Biology & Genetics and Microbiology 4

BTP 106 Biomolecules and Immunology & Immunotechnology 4


3rd SemeSTer 24

BTT 301 Genetic Engineering 4

BTT 302 Plant Biotechnology 4

BTT 303 Animal Biotechnology 4

BTT 304 (A) Environmental Biotechnology & Biosafety (IE)

(B) Cell & Tissue Culture Technology (IE) 4

BTP 305 Genetic Engineering & Plant Biotechnology 4

BTP 306 Animal Biotechnology & Environmental Biotechnology & Biosafety (or) Cell & Tissue Culture Technology (IE) 4

Emerging Technologies in Biology (EE)

BTT 401 Biostatistics & Bioinformatics 4

BTT 402 Microbial Technology 4

BTP 403 Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and Microbial Technology 4

Project & Viva-Voce 12





0310

0710

0810

0410

0810

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationNagpur, Maharashtra

Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre

Number of Seats10




Maharashtrarashtrasant Tukadoji maharaj Nagpur University

19,169 21,243 40,412SemeSTer I + II SemeSTer III + IV TOTAL

+ =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. S. S. Pande Director & Course - Coordinator of RGBCEnvironmental & Agri-cultural Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics & Medical Biotechnology

Dr. (Mrs.) A. S. ShanwareAssistant ProfessorAquaculture Immunology Biotechnology, Biotechnological Applications in Environment & Agricultural Sector

Prof.Sudhir U. Meshram Presently Hon’ble VC,North MaharashtraUniversity, JalgaonEnvironmental & Agricultural, Microbial Biotechnology,Molecular Genetics &Engineering

Dr. G. B. Shinde Professor (CAS)Toxicology, Enzymology,Nutrition & ClinicalBiochemistry

Dr. A. B. DongreEmeritus ScientistPlant Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Tissue Culture

Ku. Priyanka SorenBiosynthesis of biocompatible nanoparticles using microorganisms

Mr. Dhiraj Vijay DhadiwalDevelopment of Prospective Bio-beads for Detection of Lead Contamination

Mr. Yatharth AnandReverse Vaccinology based Antigen search for Shigella sonnei



Total 55



Non- Biotech Industry (India) 07 (13%)



55




UGC




DBT UGC UGC

19.02l

Projects

01

8.47l

Projects

01

11.27l

Projects

01

Projects

01

6.40l

XIIth plan

10.75l

XIth plan

26.50l

Enhancement grant

MPLAD

10.04l

MPLAD

23.78l

Xth plan

21l

Consultancy

6.77l

PG Teaching DBT

182.08l

DBT UGC UGC UGC MPLAD MPLAD RTMNUUGC


10l


Publications by Students1. Arti Shanware,Neha Thakre,Dipintie Gupta & Sudipta Mahato 2014. Novel Bioluminescent Biobeads for monitoring phenolic pollutants. Asiatic Journal of Biotehnology Resources, 4,1-5.2. Arti Shanware & Priya Phadtare 2014. Tungsten toxicity in soil and biological role of Tungesten in bacteria. Indian Journal of Sciences 10(24),36-42.

3. Arti Shanware & Priya Phadtare 2014. Investigations on the effect of Tungsten resistant soil bacteria against toxicity of Tungsten on Spinacea olerace. Indian Journal of Sciences, 11(28),40-48.






1st SEMESTER 25

2nd SEMESTER 25 4th SEMESTER 25

3rd SEMESTER 25

Paper I Cell Biology and Enzymology 4

Paper II Molecular Biology 4

Paper III Biomolecules 4

Paper IV Biophysical Technique 4

Practical 1 Cell Biology & Enzymology 4

Practical 2 Macromolecules & Analytical Techniques 4

Seminar 1

Paper I Microbiology 4

Paper II Industrial Biotechnology & Biostatistics 4

Paper III Immunology 4

Paper IV Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics 4

Practical 1 Microbiology & Immunology 4

Practical 2 Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics 4

Seminar 1

Paper I Environmental Science &Bioresources 4

Paper II Applied Environmental Biotechnology 4

Paper III Environmental Monitoring & Management 4

Paper IV Ethics, Patenting and Bio-Entrepreneurship 4

Practical Environmental Biotechnology 4

Project Work 4

Seminar 1

Paper I Animal Biotechnology 4

Paper II Plant Biotechnology 4

Paper III Genetic Engineering - I 4

Paper IV Genetic Engineering - II 4

Practical 1 Animal & Plant Biotechnology 4

Practical 2 Genetic Engineering 4

Seminar 1

Course Coordinator Dr. S. S. Pande Reader & Coordinator

Department of Biotechnology Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur - 440033, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0712 - 2560620 (RGC) | Fax: 00712 - 2545781


Visva Bharati UniversityWest Bengal

EligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Physical, Biological, Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering/Technology, 4-years B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Course); or Medicine (MBBS) or B.D.S with at least 55% marks.


1019

1119

1119

0919

0919

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fee Structure

LocationSantiniketan, West Bengal

Building of Visva Bharati University





Number of Seats19


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

0+ =

SEMESTER I + II SEMESTER III + IV+7,410 3,710

TOTAL

11,120



Interaction of Faculty with Students

Prof. S. P. AdhikaryProfessor (on lien)Biodiversity & Bioprospecting of Algae

Dr. Amit RoyAssociate ProfessorMolecular biology of enzymesBioactive compounds from plants

Dr. Nilanjana DasAssistant ProfessorOxidative stress Biology

Dr. Samiran SahaAssistant ProfessorImmunology & drug Development: Immunoresponses in leishmaniasis

Dr. Narottam DeyAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology & Genomics

Prof. Sanghamitra RahaProf. & HeadStress and Cancer Biology

Dr. Tathagata ChoudhuriAssociate ProfessorTumor Virology & Cell biology

Dr. Jolly BasakAssistant ProfessorGenomics and Transcriptomics of plant pathogen interactions

Mr. Rohit KumarStandardization of protocol for rapid multiplication of green micro-algae for biofuelproduction

Ms. Archana RaiAntimicrobial activity of Sonneratia caseolaris

Mr. Tejveer SinghDifferential response of young and old cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to oxidative stress

Mr. Ravi KumarInvestigation on the effect of soluble coffee (coffea canephora) on Leishmania donovani promastigotes

Ms. Sayani GoswamiCharacterization of rice field plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria in relation to drought stress

Mr. Dheerendra Pratap MallDifferential response of mungbean yellow mosaic virus infection in seven varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris (French bean)

Ms. Anjali GangwarAntimicrobial activities of Derris trifoliata

Ms. Kasturee ChakrabortyAn exploratory study on four improved rice lines for osmotic stress tolerance

Mr. Alfred BesraAmplification and characterization of an amino acid permease gene from Phaseolus vulgaris



Total 39






Others 06 (15%)

39

Publications by Students1. Vinod Kumar Gupta, Amit Roy, Vikas K Nigam and Kalishankar Mukherjee. Antimicrobial activity of Spondias pinnata resin. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Volume 4(16), pages 1656-1661, August 2010. DOI: 10.5897/JMPR10.182. Publisher: Academic Journals. ISSN 1996-0875.

2. Vinod Kumar Gupta, Charanjeet Kaur, Aritra Simlai and Amit Roy. Antimicrobial activity of Pavetta indica leaves. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical

Science.Volume 3(04), Pages 078 – 082, April 2013. DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2013.3414. ISSN 2231-3354.

3. Vinod Kumar Gupta, Aritra Simlai, Manish Tiwari, Kashinath Bhattacharya and Amit Roy. Phytochemical contents, antimicrobial and antioxidative activities of Solanum sisymbriifolium. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. Volume 4(03), Pages 075 – 080, March 2014. DOI: 10.7324/ JAPS.2014.40315. ISSN 2231-3354.



DST DBT CSIR UGC MOEF

38.8l


Projects

04

Projects Projects ProjectsProjects

01 01 0203

28.05l

45l 44l

88.5l


44l

DST


FIST

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 51 Publications


Course Coordinator Prof. Sanghamitra RahaHead & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyVisva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan - 731235, West BengalE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 03463-261101






4th SEMESTER 242nd SEMESTER 24

I Cell Biology 4

II Biomolecules, Enzymology and Metabolism 4

III Genetics & Molecular Biology 4

IV Biotechniques & Instrumentation 4

V Practical - I Biomolecules, Enzymology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology 8

XI Genetic Engineering 4

XII Animal Biotechnology 4

XIII Plant Biotechnology 4

XIV Environmental Biotechnology, Bioethics, Intellectual Property Rights 4

XV Practical - III 8

XVI Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics 4

XVII Bioprocess Engineering and Technology, Bioentrepreneurship 4

XVIII Practical - IV Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics 4

XIX Project Work and Presentation 8

XX Seminar Presentation and Comprehensive viva-voce 4

VI Microbiology 4

VII Immunology 4

VIII Virology 4

IX Computer Applications and Biostatistics 4

X Practical - II Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biostatistics 8

4. Aritra Simlai, Archana Rai, Saumya Mishra, Kalishankar Mukherjee, Amit Roy. Antimicrobial and antioxidative activities in the bark extracts of Sonneratia caseolaris, a mangrove plant. EXCLI Journal; Volume 13, Pages 997-1010; August 29, 2014. Publisher: Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund, Germany. ISSN 1611-2156.5. Anand Patwardhan, Samit Ray and Amit Roy. Molecular Markers in Phylogenetic studies - A review. Journal of phylogenetics and Evolutionary Biology. Publisher: OMICS Publishing Group. ISSN 2329-9002.6. Lodha TD, Hembram P, Tep N and Basak J. 2013. Proteomics: A successful approach to understand the molecular mechanism of plant-pathogen interaction. Am J Plant Sc. 4: 1212-1226. (Impact factor 0.3).7. Singh J, Hembram P and Basak J. 2014. Potential of Vigna unguiculata as a phytoremediation plant in the

remediation of Zn from contaminated soil. Am J Plant Sc. 5: 1156-1162. [Impact factor 0.3; ISSN Online: 2158-2750, ISSN Print: 2158-2742].8. Lodha T, Karmakar J, Roychoudhuri R and Dey N (2011) Assessment of genetic diversity of some commonly grown rice genotypes of South Bengal using microsatellite markers associated with the saltol QTL mapped on 1st chromosome. NBU J Plant Sci. 5:35–39.9. Chaya S, Karmakar J, Ganie SA, Roychowdhury R, Paul A, Adak MK and Dey N (2013) Genetic Profiling of a small heterogeneous population presenting traditional and wild relatives of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in relation to osmotic stress tolerance. NBU Journal of Plant Science. 7 (1): 63-69.10. Reddy BS, Karkmakar J, Roychowdhury R and Dey N (2013) Optimization of callus induction and callus multiplication in rice (Oryza sativa L.) landraces. Research in Plant Biology 3(5):41-44.





30 35

18 35

23 25

18 25

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationBhagalpur, Bihar




BiharT. M. Bhagalpur University

12,500SEMESTER I

12,500SEMESTER II

12,500SEMESTER III

12,500SEMESTER IV

50,000TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats35


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10


Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization

Dr. A. K SinghProfessor & CoordinatorCytogenetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology& Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology & Tissue Culture

Dr. D. K. DasLecturer

Mr. Rohit Kr. Verma Assistant Professor

Dr. H.N.P. SinghResearch Officer



Total 58








58



Projects

01



UGC


DBT


8.80l19.81l

Patents filed/granted 01 International Patent








1st SEMESTER 19

2nd SEMESTER 17

4th SEMESTER 12

3rd SEMESTER 18

Cell Biology & Biomolecules 6

Microbial Physiology & Genetics 3

Biophysical Chemistry, Computer Applications, Biostatistics & Mathematics 5

Laboratory - I 5

Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. 6

Immunotechnology 3

Macromolecules & Basic Enzymology 3

Laboratory - II 5Project & its defence 12

Animal Biotechnology & Plant Biotechnology 6

Fermentation & Bioprocess Technology 3

Elective Paper - Biochemistry Metabolic Pathway & Clinical Biochemistry 2

Laboratory - III 5

ElectivesMetabolic Pathway 1

Clinical Biochemistry 1

Course Coordinator Prof. A. K. SinghProfessor & Coordinator

PG Department of BiotechnologyT.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur - 812007, BiharE-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] | Phone: 0641- 2620094


University of BurdwanWest Bengal

EligibilityScience graduates (10+2+3) and Engineering graduates (10+2+4) in Biotechnology with at least 55% marks and Science graduates (10+2+3) having Honors with at least 55% marks in (i) Chemistry with any branch of Bio-Science as combination subject or Biology at H.S. level or (ii) Any branch of Bioscience with Chemistry as combination subject or (iii) Agricultural Science.


2525

1825

2525

2525

2525

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fee Structure

LocationBurdwan, West Bengal

Students observing Callus in Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory


+ + + =






Number of Seats25

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Indrani chandraAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology, Cell Biology

Dr. Amal K. BandyopadhyayAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry, Medical Biotechnology

Dr. Sabyasachi ChatterjeeFaculty (Contractual)Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology

Mr. Atanu KonerFaculty (Contractual)Animal Biotechnology, Immunology

Mr.Sunil Kanti MondalFaculty (Contractual)Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer application

Mr. Sana JawedMr. Autashi Sinha MahapatraMr. Arijit BhattacharyaMs. Priya SinghMs. Priyanka Singh

Mr. ShibjyotiDebnath (DBT)Mr. Rajesh MishraMr. Pritam BiswasMr. Sk. AzharuddinMr. Md. Mustafa Sk.

Mr. Sambit MukherjeeMr. Debpratim KhannaMs. SoumitraHalderMr. MasrurAlamMs. Jaya Kumari

Ms. Pallavi Shivraj Rajput (DBT)Mr. Rajat Kumar Dhyani (DBT) Ms. Nikki NidhiMs. Kuljeet KaurMs. Debolina Acharya

Mr. Kuntal ChowdhuryMr. Chandra NeogiMs. Chaitali MajumdarMs. Sayani BanerjeeMs. Papiya Chakraborty (DBT)

Micropopagation and study of protein profile of Lycopersicon esculentum and Pisum sativum

a. In silico analysis of exotic sequencesb. Homology modeling and energetic of exotic proteins

Phytoremediation of lead by Sunflower and Solanum plant

Is homoepathy as implausible as it sounds ?

Comparative study of GLYK gene: Bioinformatical approach

Study of genes involved in phosphorous uptake in plant system

Study of genes for zinc uptake in microbial system

Students conducting Electrophoresis in Molecular Biology Laboratory




Total 53





Others 04 (08%)

53

20l


No. of R&D Projects01Projects

01

12l

DBT



DBT



Publications by Students1. Indrani Chandra and Sutapa Patra. 2012. Optimization of NaCl tolerance on in vitro shoot multiplication of Brassica juncea (L.). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 13:(1&2): 35-40.

2. Sabyasachi Chatterjee, Juthika Das, Pranab Roy, Agniswar Sarkar. 2012. Isolation and characterization of lead resistant microorganism from industrial Effluent: (a Bioremediation approach). Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology.6(1):315-324.

3. S. Chatterjee, S. N. Chatterjee, S. Karmakar. 2012. Evaluation of the role of cassia occidentalis extracts as antimicrobial agents. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 6(3):1433-1436.

4. AtanuKoner, Nabanita Nandi, Priyanka Chowdhury, Shilpi Chakraborty, Monalisa Chakraborty. 2012. Detoxification of Homeopathic

Potency using Eukaryotic system.World Journal of science and Technology.2:37-42.

5. Mondal S. K., Neogi C., Choudhury K. 2013. Comparative study of Glycerate Kinase (GK): Bioinformatical. IRJBS.2(12):50-59.

6. Mondal S. K., Chakraborty P. 2013. Genomic and Proteomic properties of the genes involved for zinc transportation in Firmicutes. IRJBS.2(12):90-101.

7. Sukanya Chattaraj and Sabyasachi Chatterjee. 2012. Scanning Electron Microscopic study of sunflower plant grown in presence of Arsenic (Short communication). Tends in Life Science. 2(3):33-36.

8. Chatterjee S, Mukherjee A, Sarkar A, Roy P. 2012. Bioremediation of lead by lead-resistant micro organisms, isolated from industrial sample. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology. 3:290-295.

DST


Course Coordinator Prof. Jai Prakash Keshri DBT Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyThe University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan - 713104, West BengalE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0342-2657231, 0342-2657979

Total credits/ 4 semesters 19 +20.5 + 22.5 + 22.5 = 84.5




1st SEMESTER 19 3rd SEMESTER 22.5

4th SEMESTER 22.52nd SEMESTER 20.5

MBIOT 101 Biochemistry 4

MBIOT 102 Cell Biology 2

MBIOT 103 Developmental Biology 2

MBIOT 104 Molecular Biology 4

MBIOT 105 Analytical Techniques 3

MBIOT 106 Biostatistics & Computer Application 2

MBIOT 107 Bioinformatics 2

MBIOT 108 Seminar/Journal club

MBIOT 301 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 3

MBIOT 302 Molecular Virology & Immunotechnology 3

MBIOT 303 IPR & Biosafety 3

MBIOT 304 Elective-I 3

MBIOT 305 Elective-II 3

MBIOT 306 Lab - VI Bioprocess Engineering and Technology 3

MBIOT 307 Lab - VII Based on Elective 3

MBIOT 308 Project Proposal Presentation 1.5

MBIOT 401 Bioentrepreneurship 3

MBIOT 402 Genomics & Proteomics 3

MBIOT 403 Project Work 12

MBIOT 404 Grand Viva 3

MBIOT 405 Panel Discussion/Social Out Reach 0.75

MBIOT 406 Educational Tour 0.75

MBIOT 201 Immunology 3

MBIOT 202 Microbiology & Industrial Applications 3

MBIOT 203 Genetic Engineering/RDT 3

MBIOT 204 Genetics 3

MBIOT 205 Seminar/Journal Club/Assignment 1.5

MBIOT 206 Lab - III Immunology and Genetics 3

MBIOT 207 Lab - IV Microbiology 3

MBIOT 208 Lab - V Genetic Engineering/RDT 1

9. Atanu Knoer, Pallavi S. Rajput, Rajat Dhyani, Nikki Nidhi and Kuljeet Kaur. 2013. Isolation and characterization of IgM from Bengal goat blood serum. Research Journal of Biology (RJB).1:36-39.

10. Atanukoner, Pallavi S. Rajput. 2013. Effect of Argentum Nitricium (AgNO3) in both in vivo and in vitro

system. Research Journal of Biology (RJB).1:70-74

11. Sambit Mukherjee, Devpratim, Khanna and Sabyasachi Chatterjee. 2013. Study of lead resistant micro organism and plant interaction. Annals of Plant Science. 2(10):420-434.

S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. An Improved method of optimizing the process of fermentation

of Black Tea manufacture Tata Tea Prof. Pranab

Roy



HNB Garhwal UniversityUttarankhand





Number of Seats13


0813

0613

0413

0513

0713

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationGarhwal,Uttarakhand

Students conducting experiments in Laboratory

5,000SEMESTER I + II

5,000SEMESTER III + IV

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+ =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. N. SinghProfessor & HeadFish Neurology, Fish Behaviour, Conservation

Dr. J. P. Bhatt ProfessorFisheries Management, Pheromones and Sexual Behaviour of Fish

Dr. S. N. BahugunaProfessorFish Biology, Culture of Coldwater Fish Taxono-my & Molecular Phyloge-ny of Fish

Dr. G. K. JoshiAssistant ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology

Dr. R. S. FartyalAssistant ProfessorEntomology, Cytogenetics

Mr. Mohan A Sharma (also guided by Dr. B. M. Khan)Isolation, cloning and Heterologous Expression and Structural Characterization of 3-Deoxy D-ArabinoHeptulosonate 7-Phosphate (DAHP) Synthase from Bacopa monnieri

Mr. Monu SharmaTwo-Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis Based Analysis of Heat Shock Response in Barilius bendelisis

Mr. Avinash K. Singh Development and characterization of Cell Line from a Snow trout Fish Schizothorax plagiostomus (Heckel 1838)

Mr. Amit Kumar Construction of Metagenomic Library from a Hot Spring

Mr. Manoj Kumar PatelMolecular Phylogeny of few Drosophilid Species based on Mitochondrial CO II Sequence

Mr. Neeraj SinghInvestigation of Brain Protein profile in a Hill Stream Teleost, Barilius bendelisis (HAM)

Ms. Shikha KushwahaMolecular Characterization of Two Snow Trouts S. richardsonii (Gray) and S. plagiostomus (Heckel) using Mitochondrial cyt b Marker

Ms. DivyaProduction and Partial Characterization of Cold Active Protease from a Psychrophilic Bacterial Strain DR1

Dr. Jaspal Singh ChauhanAssistant ProfessorWater Treatment


Dr. Prakash NautiyalProfessorBiology, Ecology and Conservation of the Golden Mahseer; Aquatic Biodiversity; Biogeography of Major Aquatic Floral & Faunal Groups in the Indian Subcontinent; Habitat, Population & Community Ecology

Dr. O. P. GusainProfessorEnvironment Biology, Freshwater Ecology & Conservation Biology

Dr. Manju P. GusainProfessor Freshwater Insect Ecology, Aquatic Biodiversity & Bioenergetics

Dr. Pramesh LakheraAssociate ProfessorReproductive & Conservation Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology

Dr. Saurabh YadavAssistant ProfessorPlant Biotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights

Dr. Sudhir KumarAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology, Micromolecular Crystallography & Biophysics

Mr. Shiv Kumar MinaAssistant ProfessorKinetic Enzymology, Biochemistry & Biophysics

Dr. Deepak SinghAssistant ProfessorFish & Fisheries, Aquatic Biodiversity (Freshwater)

Dr. PoojaSaklaniAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry, Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture

Smt. Mamta AryaAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbial Biotechnology

Dr. Aparna RaturiAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology, Microbiology

Dr. Idrashish BhattacharyaAssistant ProfessorDevelopment, Reproduction & Endocrinology


Students in Laboratory



Others 05 (21%)



Total 24

24


18.62l

Projects

03

18.75l

Projects

01

9.30l

Projects

01

24.99l

Projects

01

27.50l

Projects

01

UGC



DST USBP DCFR (ICAR)DBT


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 112 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.365 to 12.62



Courses: Core Course (C) Elective Course (E)Self study Course (SS)

Course Coordinator Prof. N. SinghHead & Coordinator

Department of Zoology & BiotechnologyHNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal-246174, UttaranchalE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 01370-267322 | Mobile: 09411717339




1st SEMESTER 18

4th SEMESTER 27

2nd SEMESTER 24

S0LS/BT/C 001 Cell Biology, Developmental Biology & Biophysics 3

S0LS/BT/C 002 Biological & Radiotracer Techniques 3

S0LS/BT/C 003 Molecular Biology & Genetics 3

S0LS/BT/C 004 Biochemistry 3

S0LS/BT/C 005 Lab Course based on Course C 001 & C 002 3


S0LS/BT/C 007 Immunology 3

S0LS/BT/C 008 Microbiology & Microbial Genetics 3

S0LS/BT/C 009 Molecular Endocrinology & Enzymology 3

S0LS/BT/C 010 Biomaths, Biostats, Computer Programming & Applications 3



S0LS/BT/SS001 Epigenetics & Cancer Biology 3

S0LS/BT/SS002 Industrial Microbiology 3


3rd SEMESTER 36

S0LS/BT/C 013 Bioinformatics, Legal Biotechnology & Bio Business Management 3

S0LS/BT/C 014 Recombinant DNA Technology & Genomics 3


S0LS/BT/E 001a Food and Beverages Biotechnology 3S0LS/BT/E 001b Research Methodology: Tools & Techniques 3S0LS/BT/E 001c Chemical Sciences & Biomaterials 3

S0LS/BT/E 002a Pharmaceutical Biotechnology & Drug Designing 3S0LS/BT/E 002b Plant Biotechnology 3 S0LS/BT/E 002c Advanced Bioinformatics 3

S0LS/BT/E 003 Lab Course based on Course E 001 & E 002 3

S0LS/BT/SS003 Bio - Entrepreneurship 3

S0LS/BT/SS004 IPR, Patenting & Bioethics 3

S0LS/BT/C 016 Environmental Biotechnology & Bioprocess Engineering 3

S0LS/BT/C 017 Cell & Tissue Culture 3


S0LS/BT/E 004a Biomedical Technology 3

S0LS/BT/E 004b Fish Biotechnology 3

S0LS/BT/E 004c Immunotechnology 3

S0LS/BT/E 005 Dissertation 3

S0LS/BT/SS005 Enzyme Technology 3

S0LS/BT/SS006 Molecular Virology & Infections 3


North Eastern Hill UniversityMeghalaya




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1824

1518

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationShillong, Meghalaya

North Eastern Hill University Campus


+ + + =

Number of Seats23


Mode of SelectionJNU-CET & University Entrance Test


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. A. ChatterjeeProfessor & HeadGenetics / Molecular Biology

Dr. S. R. RaoProfessorGenetics / Molecular Biology

Dr. S. R. JoshiAssociate Professor Microbiology

Dr. A. BhattacharjeeAssistant Professor Bioinformatics

Dr. N. ChaurasiaAssistant Professor Microbiology

Dr. K. AguanProfessor Genetics / Molecular Biology

Dr. S. MajawAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry

Mr. Buddha GangulyInfluence of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in XPD and Promoter Hypermethylation in P16 Gene in Esophageal cancer Associated with Raw Betel Nut Chewing in Meghalaya

Mr. Monoranjan BoroAssociation between Oral and Esophageal Cancer Risk and XRCC1 R194W Polymorphism in Meghalaya Population

Ms. Bandana BoraAnticancer effects of Potentilla fulgens

Mr. Chongtham Sovachandra SinghRadiation Induced sensitivity in relation to the Endogenous Glutathione status in Human Cancer Cell Lines

Mr. Ranjita Das Genetic Diversity analysis through DNA Polymorphism in curcuma longa

Ms. Shibani DasStudy of antioxidant property of endophytic fungi isolated from Rauwolfia serpentina Benth - An Ethnomedicinal plant of India

Ms. T. ChristinaAssessment of Genetic Variation in two economically important citrus species through polymorphic DNA loci

Mr. Paia ShadapThe plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) isolated from Agricultural and Forest Soil

Ms. Geetanjali BaruahIn silico Drug designing against malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum

Mr. NiangngaihlunStudy of the combined effect of cadmium and nickel on Anabaena sp. PCC 7120

Students working in Laboratory




Total 51





Others 15 (29%)



Projects

14

DBT / DST /UGC/ DIT

450l


DBT DST


Biotechnology Strengthening Programme

FIST

73l

65l



51


Course Coordinator Prof. A. ChatterjeeCoordinator

Department of Biotechnology & BioinformaticsNorth Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong - 793022, MeghalayaE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0364-2722403 | Fax: 0364-2721000, 2722000





2nd SEMESTER 18

BIT-C-101 Cell Biology & Genetics 4

BIT-C-102 Biomolecules 4

BIT-C-103 Microbiology 4

BIT-C-104 Laboratory - I 6

BIT-C-201 Molecular Biology 4

BIT-C-202 Immunology 4

BIT-C-203 Laboratory - II 4

BIT-O-204 Microbial Technology 4

BIT-O-205 Laboratory Work 2



4th SEMESTER 20

BIT-C-401 Animal Cell Science & Basic Enzymology 4

BIT-C-402 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 4

BIT-C-403 Environmental Biotechnology 4

BIT-C-404 Laboratory - IV 4

BIT-C--RP Research Project (Continued from 3rd semester) 4

BIT-C-301 Computer applications, Bio-informatics & Biostatistics 4

BIT-C-302 Genetic Engineering & Plant Biotechnology 4

BIT-C-303 Laboratory - III 2

BIT-C-RP Research Project (3rd & 4th Semester) assessed in 4th semester

BIT-O-304 Applied Molecular Genetics 4

BIT-O-305 Laboratory Work (Molecular Genetics) 2

BIT-O306 Bioinformatics in Molecular and Cell Biology 4

BIT-O-307 Laboratory Work (Bioinformatics) 2


Any other information: We have introduced CBCS system in the university and for our department, we introduced Open Course for 6 credits in 2nd and 3rd semester courses. Students’ can opt for courses offered by the department or they can opt for papers offered by other departments in the same school.


Assam Agricultural UniversityAssam

Mode of SelectionJNU-CET & UniversityEntrance Exam

EligibilityB.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc (Hort), B. Sc. (Agril. Biotechnology) from any recognized university. Graduates from general stream may also be admitted in case seat remain vacant, however, they will have to take extra 20 credit hours as bridge course.


Number of Seats10


0610

1010

0510

0410

0210

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationJorhat,Assam

Students working in the Laboratory


+ + + =

Program M. Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. (Ms) S AcharjeeAssistant ProfessorGenetic Engineering

Dr. A. R. BaruahAssistant ProfessorMolecular Breeding, Genomics

Dr. R. C. BoroAssistant ProfessorBiosensor, Microbial Biotechnology

Dr. B. K. BorahAssistant ProfessorRNAi, Molecular Virology

Dr. S. Dutta DekaParticipating Faculty*

Mr. A Loyanganba MaiteiTo study the molecular events involved during the interaction of Pigeon pea (cajanas cajan with Pod borer Helicoverpa armigera

Mr. Syed Wasifur RehmanMarker trait association studies for cold tolerance in boro rice of Assam

Ms. Assma ParvenA study on cellulases producing theromophilic bacteria isolated from hot spring of Assam

Ms. Ranju ChutiaPopulation polymorphism of Tulsi (Ocimum Spp.) in Assam

Mr. Deep Moni HazarikaMarker trait association studies for cold tolerance in boro rice of Assam

Ms. Manaswita BaruahMarker-trait association for drought related root traits in Ahu rice of Assam

Ms. Pompi DasIsolation and Characterization of Acid Soil bacteria

Mr. Debajit DasChloroplast targeted expression of B. thuringiensis Cry 2Aa gene in tobacco

Dr M K ModiProfessor & HeadBioinformatics, Molecular Biology

Dr B K SarmahProfessor & Director DBT-AAU CentrePlant Gene Technology

Dr.(Ms) M BarooahAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology

Dr. S SinghAssociate ProfessorGenetic Engineering and Plant Genetic Transformation

Dr. P SenAssociate ProfessorMolecular Markers, EST Analysis

Dr. Tankeswar Nath Assistant ProfessorFermentation, Biotransformation, Probiotics

Dr. Prasanta K. DasAssistant ProfessorMolecular Stress Physiology

Ms. Ratna KalitaAssistant ProfessorRNAi, Bioinformatics

Hardening of Banana Plantlets in Departmental Net House Facility



Others 06 (25%)




Total 24

24



Publications by Students1. Sen, P.; Baruah, P.; Ray, B.K. and Deka, P.C. (1999) Isozyme characterisation in camellia spp. Ind. Jl. Hill Farming, 12(1&2):75-78.2. Sen, P.; Baruah, P.; Ray, B.K. and Deka, P.C. (1999) Isolation of genomic DNA and variation in chloroplast protein and isozyme in Camellia spp. Green Tech., 2:42-47.3. Sen, P.; Kumar, A.; Ray, B.K. and Deka, P.C. (1999) Isozyme characterisation in bamboo. Geobios, 27(2-3):89-92.4. Sen, P.; Borah, U.; Ray, B.K. and Deka, P.C. (2000) Electrophoretic pattern of leaf protein in camellia spp. Jl. Of Interacademicia, 4(2):234-241.5. Sen, P.; Borah, U.; Ray, B.K. and Deka, P.C. (2000) Isozyme characterisation in camellia spp. Crop Res., 19(3):519-524.6. Boro, R.C., Goswami C., D. Thakuria, M.K. Modi & N.C. Talukdar (2004). Molecular and functional characteristics, growth promoting effect and persistence of selected plant isolates and streptomycin resistant derivatives of rice rhizobacteria. Indian J. of Exp. Biol. 42:49-55.7. Thakuria D, Talukdar N. C, Goswami C, Hazarika S, Boro R.C, & Khan M. R (2004). Characterization and screening of bacteria from rhizosphere of rice grown in acidic soils of Assam. Current Science, Vol. 86 No. 7, pp.974.8. S. Acharjee, M. Barooah, P.C. Deka (2004). In vitro propagation of few Musa spp of North East region of India. Annals of Biology. pp.1-6.9. A. Das, P. Patgiri and B. K. Sarmah. (2005) callosobruchus chinensis L. (bruchids) cause damage to number of pulse grain during storage. Legume Research. 28 (1): 74 - 76.10. P. Das and B. K. Sarmah. (2006). Establishment of an in vitro regeneration system suitable for Agrobacterium mediated transformation of Kabuli type Chickpea (cicer arietinum L.). Legume Research. 29 (3) : 163 - 168.11. Bhuyan, N., Borah, B. K., and Sarma, R. N. (2007) Genetic diversity analysis in traditional lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam using RAPD and ISSR markers. Current Science, 93: 967-972.

DBT




DST UGC DIETY DIETYKIRK House Trust, UK

ICAR

Projects

14

Projects

02

Projects

01


02 01 01 01

Dr. (Mrs.) P. BhoroliAssistant ProfessorPlant Molecular Biology,Transcriptomics

Dr. Aiswarya BaruahAssociate ProfessorPlant Stress Response, Chloroplast and Mitochondrial Retrograde Signalling, Aging

Mr. Manab Bikash GogoiAssistant ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture

Publications of CoreFaculty in last Five yearsTotal 49 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0 - 8.278

860l

229l

100l 100l125l

10l100l

3489l

80l

DST DBT


FIST DBT



S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Insect resistance knowhow in chickpea to control pod borers Sungroo Seeds, New Delhi Dr B K Sarmah

2. Insect resistance knowhow in chickpea to control pod borers UAS, Dharwad Dr B K Sarmah

3. Insect resistance knowhow in chickpea to control pod borers ICRISAT, Patencheru Dr B K Sarmah

4. Insect resistance knowhow in chickpea to control pod borers IIPR, Kanpur Dr B K Sarmah

5. Insect resistance knowhow in chickpea to control pod borers PAU, Ludhiana Dr B K Sarmah

12. Shahin Sharif Ali, Padma Yealla and B K Sarmah. (2009). Genetic transformation of Indian chickpea (cicer arietinum L.) cultivars using bar as selectable marker gene.Transgenic Plant Journal. 3 (1): 102-106.13. Baruah AR, Sarma RN (2010) Comparative diversity analysis of indigenous upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) of Assam using morphological traits and random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Biotechnology: An Indian Journal 4(2):1-6.14. Phukon M., Namdev R., Deka D., Modi M. K. & Sen P. (2012) Construction of cDNA library and preliminary analysis of expressed sequence tags from tea plant (camellia sinensis).Gene. 506(1): 202-206.15. Chapperkar, S., Sangethem, V., Acharjee, S. & Sarmah, B. K. (2011) Molecular analysis of transgenic chickpea generated through Agrobacterium- mediated transformation. Indian J. Gen. Plant Breed.



Course Coordinator

Prof. Mahendra Kumar ModiHead & Coordinator

Department. of Agricultural BiotechnologyAssam Agricultural University, Jorhat - 785013, AssamE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]| Phone: 0376-2340095; 0376-2340101




2nd SEMESTER 20

ABT 501 Principles of Biotechnology 3

ABT 502 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 3

ABT 554 Principles of Microbiology 3

BIO 501 Basic Biochemistry 4

STAT 511 Statistical Methods for Applied Science 4

PGS 501 Library Information and Services 1

ABT 512 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 3

ABT 503 Molecular Cell Biology 3

ABT 555 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3

BIO 503 Enzymology 3

ABT 591 Master’s Seminar 1

PGS 506 Disaster Management 1

ABT 599 Master’s Research 5

ABT 506 Microbial/ Industrial Biotechnology 3

ABT 556 Environmental Biotechnology 3

ABT 504 Plant Tissue Culture & Genetic Transformation 3

ABT 505 Techniques in Molecular Biology - I 3

ABT 551 Principles of Genetics 3

BIO 502 Intermediary Metabolism 3

PGS 505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programme 1

PGS 503 Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture 1

PGS 504 Basic Concepts in Lab. Techniques 1



4th SEMESTER 25

ABT 508 Genomics & Proteomics 2

PBG509 Biotechnology for Crop Improvement 3

ABT 599 Seminar (Thesis) 1


ABT 513 Nano-Biotechnology 3

ABT 507 Molecular Breeding 2

ABT 514 Molecular Genetics 2

ABT 515 Plant Molecular Biology 2


Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityTamil Nadu

EligibilityBachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or B. Tech in Biotechnology/ Horticulture / Bioinformatics under 10+2+4 pattern of education with at least 70% marks or equivalent OGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 7.00/10.00 from a Farm University.


1215

0715

1315

1215

0915

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fee Structure

LocationCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu



+ + + =

Mode of SelectionJNU-CET & UniversityEntrance Exam



Number of Seats15



2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. P. BalasubramanianProfessorPlant Transformation

Dr. R. GnanamProfessorPlant Cell Culture for secondary metabolite production

Dr. S. Mohan KumarProfessorInsect Molecular Biology

Dr. M. RaveendranProfessorFunctional Genomics of abiotic stress resistance and nutritional quality in rice

Dr. R. RenukaAssistant ProfessorGene isolation

Dr. K. K. KumarParticpating Faculty *

Dr. E. KokiladeviParticpating Faculty *

Dr. P. SridharParticpating Faculty *

Dr. N. Manikanda BoopathiParticpating Faculty *

Dr. L. ArulParticpating Faculty *

Dr. M. MuruganParticpating Faculty *

Mr. Ketholezo KipuStudies on engineering BBTV through RNAi approach

Mr. Kambale Rohit DilipHaploid induction studies in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) through androgenesis and gynogenesis

Mr. Gaurav RaghuwanshiMolecular characterization of Tribolium castaneum populations of south India

Mr. Chavan Neha ShankarraoGenetic engineering for drought tolerance in rice

Mr. Datta Surwase Studies on salinity tolerance in clerodendrum inerme

Ms. Dhudhate Ambika KondiramEngineering sheath blight disease resistance in rice

Mr. Hembade Vishnu RajaramTransformation of sesame using desaturase gene

Mr. Khambalkar Pravin BhanudasIsolation and molecular characterization of Burkholderia spp. and studies on their plant growth promoting properties

Mr. NikhilMolecular studies on white fly Begomo virus interaction and their resistance mechanisms in tomato, mungbean and chilli

Mr. Rajanikant SinghTransforming rice with RNAi silencing constructs of OsWRKY62 & OsWRKY76

Mr. Sonu Kumar Singh Identification of RNAi targets in sucking pests for pest management

Ms. Londhe Indumati WamanraoGenetic improvement of Rhizobium for abiotic stress tolerance


Dr. R. Chandra BabuProfessor & DirectorRice drought resistance improvement: Phenotyping, QTL mapping and marker-assisted breeding

Dr. D. SudhakarProfessor Plant Transformation

Dr. S. SukumarProfessorPlant Tissue and Anther Culture

Dr. V. UdayasuriyanProfessorIsolation and genetic engineering of insecticidal protein genes

Dr. J. RamalingamProfessorMolecular breeding forbiotic and abiotic stress resistance in rice and soya bean

Dr. N. BharathiProfessorInsect-Host Plant Resistance

Dr. N. KumaravadiveluProfessorMarker assisted breeding for biotic stress resistancein rice and sorghum

Dr. P. HemalathaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Markers


Dr. V. P. SanthanakrishnanAssistant ProfessorOrganic Chemistry

Mr. S. Vellai KumarAssistant ProfessorAgri. Chemistry

Ms. N. BharathiAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics

Dr. B. RajagopalAssistant ProfessorGene Isolation and Genetic Transformation

Dr. Rajan BabuAssistant ProfessorDisease resistance

Dr. SudhaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Markers for stress resistance

Dr. JeyakanthanAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics

Dr. SaranyaAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics

Dr. K. SelvarajAssistant ProfessorGenomics

Guest lecture by Dr. RM Sundaram, DRR, Hyderabad


Total 61

Non - Biotech Industry (India) 05 (08%)





61


25l




Projects

37

Projects

07

Projects

05


03 01 09 01 02 02

DBT DST UGC ICARUSAID AVRDC Gates Foundation

Generation Challenge Prog.

IRRI

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25l100l

1335l

Extramural Funding Received for Infrastructure Development for Teaching & Research in Last Five years


ICAR DBT

20l

100l

Development Grant

Agri. Biotechnology support program

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 66 publications with Impact Factor Range 0.0-6.645.


Publications by Students1. Ramalakshmi., Manikandan R., Balasubramani V., Udayasuriyan V. 2014. Cloning of a New Truncated cry1Ac Gene from an Indian Isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis. Advances in Microbiology, 4: 55-62.

2. Sureshkumar S., Tamilkumar P., Senthil N., Nagarajan P., Thangavelu A.U., Raveendran M., Vellaikumar, Ganesan S., Balagopal K.N., Vijayalakshmi R., and Shobana V. 2014. Marker assisted selection of low phytic acid trait in maize (Zea mays L.). Hereditas, 151 : 20–27.

3. Hifzur Rahman, Jagadeeshselvam N., Valarmathi R., Sachin B., Sasikala R., Senthil N, D. Sudhakar D., Robin S., and Raveendran Muthurajan. 2014. Transcriptome analysis of salinity responsiveness in contrasting genotypes of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) through RNA-sequencing. Plant Molecular Biology, DOI 10.1007/s11103-014-0199-4.

4. Manikandan R., Naveenkumar A, Blesst Stephy R, Balakrishnan N., Balasubramani V., Sudhakar D., and


Udayasuriyan V. 2014. Comparative toxicity of chimeric cry2AX1 Bt protein isolated from recombinant Bt and E.coli hosts against rice leaf folder. Trends in Bioscience, 7(11):1125-1130.

5. Manikandan R., Ramalakshmi A., Balasubramani V., and Udayasuriyan.V. 2014. Cloning of partial cry1Ac gene from an indigenous isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis. African Journal of Biotech., 13: 1845-1849.

6. Sureshkumar S., Paramasivam Tamilkumar, Arumugam U. Thangavelu, Natesan Senthil, Pothi Nagarajan, Sampathraja Vellaikumar,Kallipatty N.Ganesan, Ramachandran Balagopal and Muthurajan Raveendran. 2013. Marker-assisted introgression of lpa2 locus responsible for low phytic acid trait into an elite tropical maize inbred (Zea mays L.,) Plant Breeding, DOI:10.1111/PBR.12185.

7. Wanju Shi, Raveendran Muthurajan, Hifzur Rahman, Jagadeesh Selvam, Shaobing Peng, Yinbin Zou, Krishna S. and Jagadish.V 2013. Source - sink dynamics and proteomic reprogramming under elevated night temperature and their impact on rice yield and grain quality. New Phytologist, 197:825-837.

8. Jeno Paul, Gnanam R., Jayadeepa R.M and Arul. L . 2013. Anti Cancer Activity on Graviola,an Exciting Medicinal Plant Extract vs Various Cancer Cell Lines and a Detailed Computational Study on its Potent Anti- Cancerous Leads. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 13(14):1666-73.

9. Praghadeesh M, Dhananjay D, Sudhakar D, Jayamani P and Krishnaveni S. 2013. In vitro regeneration and Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Pigeonpea. Madras Agricultural Journal,100: 32-37.

10. Prathima PT, Raveendran M, Kumar KK, Rahul PR, Kumar VG, Viswanathan R, Sundar AR, Malathi P, Sudhakar D, Balasubramaniam P. 2013. Differential Regulation of Defense-Related Gene Expression in Response to Red Rot Pathogen colletotrichum falcatum Infection in Sugarcane. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol., 171:488–503.

11. Suresh, R., Chandra Babu R., S. Michael Gomez and Shanmugasundaram P., 2013. Genetic analysis of yield traits in rice under irrigated and water stress environments. Indian J. Genet., 73: 162-168.

12. Sudha, M. A. Karthikeyan, P. Nagarajan, M. Raveen- dran, N. Senthil, M. Pandiyan, K. Angappan, J. Ramalingam, M. Bharathi, R. Rabindran, K.Veluthambi, P. Balasubramanian: 2013 Screening of mungbean (Vigna radiata) germplasm for resistance to mungbean yellow mosaic virus using agroinoculation. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, DOI org/10.1080/ 07060661.2013.827134

13. Manikanda Boopathi N., Gat Swapnashri, Kavitha P., Sathish S, Nithya R., Wickneswari Ratnam, Arvind Kumar. 2013. Introgression, Evaluation and Bulked Segregant Analysis of Major Yield QTL under Water Stress into Indigenous Elite Line for Low Water Availability. Rice Science, 20(1): 25-30.

14. Supriyo Sen, Krishnasamy V., Krishnaveni S., Vijayalakshmi C., Rajamani K. and Gnanam R.,2013. Evidence of Floral Reversion during in vitro Shoot Regeneration from Young Inflorescence of the Medicinal

Geophyte Gloriosa superba L. Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech., 23(1): 115-120.

15. Beslin Joshi, Krishnaveni J.S., Vijayalakshmi D., Sudhagar R., Raveendran M., 2013. Activities of Enzymes Involved in Synthesis and Degradation of Sucrose in Popular Sugarcane Varieties. Asian Journal of Experimental Biological Sciences, 4(2): 237-244.

16. Kar Satismruti, Natesan Senthil, Sampathrajan Vellaikumar, Rajagopalan Veera Ranjani and Muthurajan Raveendran. 2013. Plant Ionomics: A Platform for Identifying Novel Gene Regulating Plant Mineral Nutrition. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 4: 1309-1315.

17. Lenina N. , Naveenkumar K., Sozhavendan A., Balakrishnan, N., Balasubramani V. and Udayasuriyan V. 2013. Characterization of parasporin gene harboring Indian isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis. Biotech (Online Journal). DOI 10.1007/s13205-013-0190-9.

18. Shobhana V. G., Senthil N., Kalpana K., Abirami B., Sangeetha J., Saranya B., Jana Jeevan R., TamilkumarP, Nagarajan P, Velu V., Arumugachamy S., John Joel A., Vellaikumar S., and Raveendran M., 2013. Comparative studies on the iron and zinc content estimation using atomic absorption spectrometer and grain staining techniques (Prussian Blue and DTZ) in maize germplasms. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 36: 329-342.

19. Sudha M., Karthikeyan A., Nagarajan P., Raveendran M., Senthil N., Pandiyan M., Angappan K., Ramalingam J., Bharathi M., Rabindran R., Veluthambi K. and Balasubramanian P., 2013. Screening of mungbean (Vigna radiata) germplasm for resistance to Mungbean yellow mosaic virus using agroinoculation. Can. J. Plant Pathol., 35(3): 424–430.

20. Sudha M, Anusuya P., Nawkar Ganesh Mahadev, Karthikeyan A., Nagarajan P.,. Raveendran M, Senthil N., Pandiyan M., Angappan K., and Balasubramanian P., 2012. Molecular studies on mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) and ricebean (Vigna umbellata Thunb.) interspecific hybridisation for Mungbean yellow mosaic virus resistance and development of species specific SCAR marker for ricebean. Archives of Phytopath- ology and Plant Protection, 46(5): 503-517.

21. Raghu D, Senthil N., Raveendran M., Karthikayan G., Pugalendhi L., Nageswari, and C. Mohan. 2012. Molecular Studies on the Transmission of Indian Cassava K. Mosaic Virus (ICMV) and Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) in Cassava by Bemisia tabaci and Cloning of ICMV and SLCMV Replicase Gene from Cassava. Molecular Biotechnology, 53: 150-158.

22. Karthikeyan A., Sudha M., Senthil N., M. Pandiyan, M. Raveendran and P. Nagrajan. 2012. Screening and identification of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers linked to mungbean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV) resistance in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 45(6):712-716.

23.Suji K. K., Silvas Jebakumar Prince K., Sumeet Mankhar P., Kanagaraj P., Poornima R., Amutha K., Kavitha S., Biji K. R., Michael Gomez S. and Chandra Babu R., 2012. Evaluation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) near iso-genic lines with root QTLs for plant production and


root traits in rainfed target populations of environment. Field Crops Research, 137: 89-96.

24. Suji, K. K., K. R. Biji, R. Poornima, K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince, K. Amudha, S. Kavitha, Sumeet Mankar and R. Chandra Babu. 2012 Mapping QTLs for Plant Phenology and Production Traits using indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines adapted to rainfed environment. Molecular Biotechnology, 52: 151-160.

25. Pradeepa, N., P. Shanmuga Priya, K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince, S. Kavitha, R. Poornima, Mankar Sumeet Prabhakar and R. Chandra Babu 2012. In silico analysis of a consensus QTL for drought resistance in rice. Online Journal of Bioinformatics, 13(1):1-13.

26. Beena, R., V. Thandapani and R. Chandra Babu. 2012. Physio-morphological and biochemical characterization of selected recombinant inbred lines of rice for drought resistance. Indian J. Plant Physiol. 17: 189-193.

27. Sivaji M, Keerthiga R, Sridar R and Veerender K. 2012. Evaluation of phosphate solubilization by Burkholderia sp. isolated from the rhizosphere of different crops. Adv. Appl. Res.,5:43-46

28. Suji, K. K., K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince, P. Sumeet Mankhar, P. Kanagaraj, R. Poornima, K. Amutha, S. Kavitha, K. R. Biji, S. Michael Gomez and R. Chandra Babu. 2012. Evaluation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) near iso-genic lines with root QTLs for plant production and root traits in rainfed target populations of environment. Field Crops Research, 137: 89-96. 29. Raghu Duraisamy, Senthil Natesan, Raveendran Muthurajan, Karthikeyan Gandhi, Pugalendhi Lakshmanan, Nageswari Karuppusamy, Mohan Chokkappan. 2012. Molecular studies on the transmission of Indian Cassava Mosaic Virus (ICMV) and Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) in cassava by Bemisia tabaci and cloning of ICMV and SLCMV Replicase gene from cassava. Mol Biotechnology, DOI 10.1007/s12033-012-9503-1.

30. Santoshkumar Magadum, Urbi Banerjee, Rajasekaran Ravikesavan, Krishnasamy Thiyagu, Narayanan Manikanda Boopathi, Sankaran Rajarathinam. 2012. Association analysis of yield and fibre quality characters in interspecific population of cotton (Gossypium spp.). Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology , 15(3): 239-243.

31. Santoshkumar Magadum, Urbi Banerjee, R. Ravikesavan, Doddabhimappa Gangapur and N. Manikanda Boopathi. 2012. Variability and heritability analysis of yield and quality traits in interspecific population of cotton (Gossypium spp.). Bioinfolet, 9 (4A): 484 – 487.

32. Kar Satismruti, Senthil N., Vellaikumar S., Veera Ranjani R., and Raveendran M., 2012. Plant lonomics: A platform for identifying novel gene regulating plant mineral nutrition. American journal of Plant Sciences,4:1309-1315.

33. Urbi Banerjee, Santosh Kumar Magadum, N. Manikanda Boopathi and R. Ravikesavan. 2012. Genetic variability and correlation analysis for fibre quality traits in f3 population of cotton (Gossypius spp.). Bioinfolet, 9 (4B) : 687 – 689.

34. Wanju Shi, Raveendran Muthurajan, Hifzur Rahman, Jagadeesh Selvam, Shaobing Peng, Yinbin Zou and Krishna S. V. Jagadish. 2012. Source–sink dynamics and proteomic reprogramming under elevated night temperature and their impact on rice yield and grain quality. New Phytologist.35. Sivakumar P, Rajesh S, Gnanam R and Manickam A. 2011. Effect of in vitro culture conditions on somaclonal variation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.) using RAPD markers. Acta Biologica Hungarica, 62 (1) :34-44

36. Raghu.D, Sakthi Ambothi Rathinasamy, N. Senthil, M. Raveendran, Jana Jeevan Ramineni, K. Nageswari, L.Pugalenthi, C. Mohan, and G. Karthikeyan. 2011. Starch Content and Cassava Mosaic Disease Genetic Diversity with Relation to Yield in South Indian Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 14 (3) : 179 -189

37. Michael Gomez, S., T. Ramasubramanian and S. Mohankumar. 2011. Potential RAPD Markers for Population Studies in Tree Legumes. Pak. J. Bot., 43(4): 1879-1883

38. Arvindkumar Shivaji Salunkhe, R. Poornima, K. Silvas Jebakumar Prince, P. Kanagaraj, J. Annie Sheeba, K. Amudha, K. K. Suji, A. Senthil and R. Chandra Babu. 2011. Fine mapping QTL for drought resistance traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) using bulk segregant analysis. Molecular Biotechnology, 49: 90-95.

39. Veerender K and Sridar R. 2011. Isolation of autotrophic sulphur oxidizing bacteria from marine environment. Adv. Appl. Res., 4:138-141.

40. Krishnasamy Thiyagu, Narayanan Manikanda Boopathi, Nagasamy Nadarajan, Ayyanar Gopikrish- nan, Pandi Selvakumar, Santoshkumar Magadum and Rajasekar Ravikesavan. 2011. Sampling and exploitation of genetic variation exist in locally adapted accessions using phenotypic and molecular markers for genetic improvement of cotton. Gene Conserve, 10(40): 129-153.

41. Abida P. S., Krishnaveni S., Murugan M., Yasodha P., Velazhahan R.,. Jansi Rani P., and Krishnasamy V. 2011. Defense responses in tomato landrace and wild genotypes to early blight pathogen Alternaria solani infection and accumulation of pathogenesis-related proteins, Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 44(12): 1147-116.

42. Abida, P.S., Mohankumar S., and Yasodha P., 2011. Cross species microsatellite marker amplification in Solanum lycopersicum Mill. Int. J. Trop. Agr., 29(1-2):139-143.

43. Murukarthick, J., Sreedevi G.S., Senthil N., Raveendran M., Raghu D., Jana Jeevan R., A.R. Sakthi, Nageswari K., Pugalenthi L. and Mohan C., 2011. A web accessible resource for investigating cassava phenomics and genomics information. Bioinformation., 6(10): 391-392.

44. Safawo, T, Senthil N., Raveendran M., Vellaikumar S., Ganesan K.N., Nallathambi G., Saranya S., Shobhana V.G., Abirami B., and Vijaya Gowri E., 2010. Exploitation of natural variability in maize for


β – carotene content using HPLC and gene specific markers. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. 1(4): 548-555.

45. Sandhya Darsi, G. Divya Prakash and V. Udayasuriyan. 2010. Cloning and characterization of truncated cry1Ab gene from a new indigenous isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis. Biotechnol. Lett. 32: 1311-1315.

46. Perumalsamy, S., Bharani M., Sudha P., Nagarajan P., Arul L., Saraswathi R., Balasubramanian P. and Ramalingam J., 2010. Functional markers assisted selection for bacterial leaf blight resistance genes in rice (Oryza sativa L.).Plant Breeding,129: 400-406.

47. Banumathi G., Krishnasamy V. Maheswaran M., Samiyappan R., Govindaraj P., and Kumaravadivel N., 2010. Genetic diversity analysis of sugarcane (Saccaharum sp. ) clones using simple sequence repeat markers of sugarcane and rice. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 1: (4) 517 – 526.

48. Selvakumar, P., Ravikesavan, Gopikrishnan A., Thiyagu K., Preetha S. and Manikanda Boopathi N., 2010. R. Genetic purity analysis of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) using SSR markers. Seed Science and Technology, 38(2): 358-366.

49. Sanju Kumari, Jennifer M. Sheba, Maheshwaran Marappan, Shanmugasunderam Ponnuswamy, Suresh Seetharaman, Nagarajan Pothi, Mohankumar Subbarayalu, Raveendran Muthurajan and Senthil Natesan. 2010. Screening of IR50 × Rathu Heenati F7 RILs and identification of SSR markers linked to brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål) resistance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Molecular Biotechnology, Apr 16: (DOI: 10.1007/s12033-010-9279-0).

50. Sandya Darsi, Divya Prakash G. and Udayasuriyan V., 2010. Cloning and characterization of truncated cry1Ab gene from a new indigenous isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis. Biotechnol Lett., DOI: 10.1007/s10529- 010-0301-1.

51. Indramohan Singh, Kumaravadivel N., Gnanam R. and Vellaikumar S., 2010. RP-HPLC analysis for camptothecin content in Nothapodytes nimmoniana, an endangered medicinal plant. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research ,Vol. 4(3), pp. 255-259.

52. Sivakumar P., Gnanam R., Ramakrishnan K., and Manickam A., 2010. Somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of Vigna radiata. Biologia Plantarum, 54 (2): 245-251.

53. Gomez, S. M., Boopathi N.M., Satheesh Kumar S., Ramasubramanian T., Zhu Chengsong, Jeyaprakash P., Senthil A. and Chandra Babu R., 2010. Molecular mapping and location of QTLs for drought-resistance traits in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines adapted to target environments, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 32: 355-364.

54. Kanagaraj, P., Silvas Jebakumar Prince K., Annie Sheeba J., Biji K. R., Sheetal Babu Paul, A. Senthil and Chandra Babu R., 2010. Microsatellite markers linked to drought resistance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Current Science. 836-839.

55. Gomez,S.M.,Boopathi N. M., Satheesh Kumar S. , Ramasubramanian T. , Zhu Chengsong, Jeyaprakash P. ,

Senthil A. and Chandra Babu R.,2010. Molecular mapping and location of QTLs for drought-resistance traits in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines adapted to target environments, Acta Physiology Plantarum, 32: 355-364.

56. P. Selvakumar, R. Ravikesavan, A. Gopikrishnan, K. Thiyagu, S. Preetha and N. Manikanda Boopathi. 2010. Genetic purity analysis of cotton (Gossypium hirusutumL.) using SSR markers. Seed Science and Technology 38(2): 358-366.

57. Janifer Raj, X, Gnanam R and Pal Murugan M. 2010. Determination of genetic variation and clonal propagation of Phyllanthus marus (Euphorbiaceae), a hepatoprotective medicinal plant. In ICBRT proceedings: 534-544.

58. Devakumar, P. and Prabakaran J., 2009. Syncytial nucleus formation and development in Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) fruits. Indian J. Agric.Sci., 79(11): 934-938.

59. Murugan M., P. Yasodha, P.S. Abida, and G. Sharma. 2009. Genetic similarity of eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis, populations. DNA and Cell Biology, 28 (12): 599-603.

60. Indramohan Singh., Kumaravadivel N., Gnanam R., Arul L., and Rajamani K.,. 2009. Factors influencing callus induction in the medicinal plant Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Grah.) Mabb Int. J. Agric. Environ & Biotech., Vol.2(No.1), 001- 10: March 2009 p.79-82.

61. Srinivasan, S., Michael Gomez S., Satheesh Kumar S., Ganesh S. K.,. Biji K. R, Senthil A. and Chandra Babu R,. 2008. QTLs linked to Leaf Epicuticular Wax, Physio-Morphological and Plant Production Traits under Drought Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Plant Growth Regulation, 56:245–256.

62. Biji, K. R., Jeyaprakash, Ganesh S. K., Senthil A. and Chandra Babu R., 2008. QTLs linked to plant production P. traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) under drought stress in target environment. ScienceAsia. 34: 265-272.

63. Rajesh S., Krishnaveni S., Sudhakar D., Raveendran M., Sivakumar P., Gnanam R. and Manickam A. 2008. Agrobacterium Mediated Transformation of indica rice (Oryza sativa L.), IR64 with Mungbean LEA Protein Gene for Water-Stress Tolerance. American Journal of Plant Physiology 3(3): 101-110.

64. Rajesh M. K., Arunachalam V., Nagarajan P., Lebrun P., Samsudeen K. and Thamban C., 2008. Genetic survey of 10 Indian coconut landraces by simple sequence repeats (SSRs). Scientia Horticulturae, 118:282-287.

65. Rajesh M. K., Nagarajan P., Jerard B. A.. 2008. Microsatellite variability of coconut accessions (Cocos nucifera L.) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Current Science: 94(12): 1627-1631.


Course Coordinator Prof. R. Chandra BabuDirector & Coordinator

Centre for Plant Molecular BiologyTamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, Tamil NaduE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0422 - 6611262 | Fax: 0422-6611462




1st SemeSteR 25 2nd SemeSteR 24

3rd SemeSteR 11 4th SemeSteR 10

MBB501 Principles of Biotechnology 3

MBB502 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 3

MBB 503 Molecular Cell Biology 3

BIF501 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3

PBG503 Principles of Plant Breeding 3

BIC510 Plant Biochemistry 3

CRP501 Principles of Plant Physiology 3

STA 502 Statistical Methods 2

PGS503 Intellectual Property Management (Non credit) 1

PGS505 Agricultural Research Ethics and Rural Development (Non credit) 1

MBB504 Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Transformation 3

MBB505 Techniques in Molecular Biology 3

MBB508 Genomics and Proteomics 2

MBB512 Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics 3

STA503 Design of Experiments 2

STA 504 Computer application in statistics 1

PGS 501 Library and Information Services 1

PGS 502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 1

PGS 504 Basic concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1

PGS 506 Disaster Management 1

MBB 599 Research 10

MBB 591 Seminar 1 MBB 599 Research 10

total credits/ 4 semesters 25 + 24 + 11 +10 = 70

Visit to UAS, Bangalore


G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & technologyUttarakhand


eligibilityAgriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Forestry. Students from Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. in ZBC/PCM and B.Sc.(Biotechnology) are also eligible.

Year of DBt support implemented1988-89

Number of Seats25 (20 M.Sc. + 5 M.V.Sc.)

No. of Students Admitted and total No. of Seats in Last 5 Years

1425

1225

1020

1420

1320

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Duration of course& Academic term2 Years (I-IV Semester)

Fee StructureStudentshipRs. 4500/month for M.Sc. Ag. Students & Rs. 8000/month for M.VSc. Students

LocationPantnagar,Uttarakhand

9,718 9,668 8,790 8,790 36,966SemeSteR I SemeSteR II SemeSteR III SemeSteR IV tOtAL

+ + + =

Student using HPLC in Proteomics Facility


M.V.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Anil KumarProfessor & HeadMolecular Cell Biology, Immunology, Cell Signaling, Hybridoma Technology, Immunodiagnostics

Dr. Sandeep AroraAssociate ProfessorPlant Stress Biology

Dr. Sundip KumarAssociate ProfessorMolecular Cytogenetics & Molecular Marker

Dr. Gohar tajAssistant ProfessorPlant Molecular Biology, Plant Transgenic Technology

Dr. B. R. SinghAssistant ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture & Stress Physiology

Dr. Sonu AmbwamiAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology & Biotechnology

Dr. Pushpa LohaniAssistant ProfessorTranscriptional Regulation of Abiotic Stress Tolerance

Dr. Dinesh PandeyAssistant ProfessorPlant Molecular Biology, Signal Transduction, Plant Pathogen Interaction

Dr. A. K. GaurProfessorPlant Tissue Culture, Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology

mr. Chinchole mahadev BalasahebIsolation and Characterization of CIPK24 gene from finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.)) in relation to grain calcium accumulation

mr. Jebi SudanMolecular cloning and stress induced expression profiling of monodehydroascorbate reductase gene in Eleusine coracana

mr. Shouvik Das Identification and physical localisation of useful genes of strategy I in wheat genome (Triticum aestivum cv. Chinese spring)

ms. Aishu SinghStudy of Jasmonic acid mediated MAPK signaling cascade triggering the induction oftranscription factors in response to alternaria blight in Brassica juncea

mr. Santosh madanrao PenakStandardization of an efficient and reproducible agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol for finger miller (Eleusine coracana (L.))

ms. Divya BakshiAntiproliferative and free radical scavenging activity of Chenopodium album and Melia azadirachta on Hela cell line system

ms. Sarita KumariInvestigating role of ABA dependent MYB expression under drought stress in relation to Eleusine coracana

ms. monika BishtInduced expression of MAPK 3 and NPR 1 gene during pathogenesis of Alternaria blight in Arabidopsis thaliana in response to salicylic acid pre-conditioning

ms. Salma OsmanEvaluation of immunomodulatory effects of Lawsonia inermis & Albizia lebbeck employingin vitro avian lymphocytes culture system

Research scholars working inside the Transgenic Glass House








Others 18 (23%)

Total 78

total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 937.52 lakhs (l)


extramural Funding Received for R&D in Last Five years

DBT UGC UCOST Sugar Dev. Fund

Projects

05


01 02 01

DBT


extramural Funding Received for Infrastructure Development for teaching and Research in Last Five years

803.94l

975.82l

10l 10l

113.58l



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1. N.M.C. Nayankantha, B R Singh and Anil Kumar (2009). Improved culture medium for micropropagation of Aloe Vera L. Tropical Agricultural Research and extension 13(4) 87-93.

2. NMC Nayankantha, B R Singh and Anil Kumar (2009). Assessment of genetic diversity in Aloe germplasm accessions from India using RAPD and morphological markers. Cey. J. Sci. (Bio. Sci.) 39 (1):1-9.

3. Saxena S. K., Chandra R, Kumar R and Kumar D. (2009). Comparison of structural polypeptides of two field isolates of IBH virus. Vet.World. 2(8), 301-303.

4. Manoj Singh, Deepti Bhogal, Anshita Goel and Anil Kumar (2010). Cloning, in silico characterization and interaction of cysteine protease and cystatin for establishing their role in early blight disease in tomato. J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol. 20(1): 110-117 DOI 10.1007/s13562-011-0035-8.

5. Kumar A and V. Umapathi (2010). Sequence analysis of a part of hyper variable region of VP2 gene of chicken embryo fibroblast adapted infectious Bursal disease virus isolates of Uttarakhand. Biotechnol. Bioinformatics, Bioengineering. 1(1): 109-118.

6. Deepesh Bhatt, Manisha Negi, Priyadarshini, Saurabh C Saxena, Anoop K Dobriyal and Sandeep Arora (2011). Response to drought induced oxidative stress in five finger millet varieties differing in their geographical distribution. Physiology & Molecular Biology of Plant. 17(4), 347-353.

7. Preety Panwar, R. K. Saini, Netrapal Sharma, Dinesh Yadav and Anil Kumar (2010). Efficiency of RAPD, SSR and Cytochrome P450 gene based markers in accessing genetic variability amongst finger millet (Eleusine coracana) accessions. Mol Bio Rep. 37: 4075- 4082 DOI 10.1007/s11033-010-0067-5.

8. Preeti Panwar, Anand Kumar Jha, Arun K Gupta, J Kumar and Anil Kumar (2011). Functional markers based molecular characterization and cloning of resistance genes analogs encoding NBS-LRR disease resistance proteins in finger millet (Eleusine coracana) Mol Bio Rep. 38(5):3427-3436 DOI 10.1007/s11033-010- 0452-0.

9. Sharma S K, Mehra P, Kumari J, Kumar S, Kumaria S, Tondon P.&Rao, S R. (2011). Physical Localization and probable transcriptional activity of 18S-5.8S-26S rDNA gene loci in some Asiatic Cymbidiums (Orchidaceae) from North-East India. Gene, DOI: S0378 – 1119 (12) 00305-8.

10. P. Kannan, Dinesh Pandey, Atul K. Gupta, Gohar Taj H. Punetha and Anil Kumar (2011). Expression analysis of MAP Kinase 9 and MAP Kinase 6 During Pathogenesis of Alternaria Blight in Arabidopsis thaliana. Mol Biol Rep. DOI 10.1007/s11033-011-1232-1.

11. Sandeep Arora, Priyadarshni Sharma, Sumit Kumar, Rajeev Nayan, P K Khanna and MGH Zaidi (2011). Gold-nano particle induced enhancement in growth and seed yield of Brassica juncea. Plant growth regulation. 66 (3) 303-310.

12. Pant M T, Ambwani and V Umapthi (2011). Antiviral activity of Ashwagandha extract on infectious Bursal disease virus replication. Indian Journal of Science and Technology 5(5): 2750-2751.

13. Priyadarshini Sharma, Deepesh Bhatt, MGH Zaidi, PP Saradhi, PK Khanna and Sandeep Arora (2012) Silver nanoparticle mediated enhancement in growth and antioxidant status of Brassica juncea. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 167:2225–2233.

14. K. K. Marmath, Priyanka Giri, GoharTaj, Dinesh Pandey and Anil Kumar (2012). Effect of zeatin on the infection process and expression of MAPK-4 during pathogenesis of alternate brassicae in non-host and host brassica plants. African journal of Biotechnology. 12(7): 2164-2174.

15. K.K. Marmath, Priyanka Giri, S. Sharma, Gohar Taj and Anil Kumar (2013). In-silico interaction studies of Alternaria brassicae toxin destruxin B and potential partners of MAPK4 cascade. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. 6(2): 187-193.

16. Nirgude M, Kalyan Babu B, Shambhavi Y, Singh UM, Upadhayay HD and Anil Kumar (2013). Development and Molecular characterization of genic mol markers for grain protein and calcium content in finger millet (Eleusine coracana L Gaertn). Molecular Biology Reports DOI 10:1007/5/1033-013-2982-8.

technology Perfected/Commercialized

S. No. title of the technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Micropropagation Technology protocol Dhampur Sugar Mill,

Dhampur Dr. G.K. Garg

2. Immunodiagnostics for Karnal bunt of wheat To be given to seeds companies Dr. Anil Kumar



Biotechnology research group

Course Coordinator Prof. Anil KumarHead & Coordinator

Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic EngineeringCollege of Basic Science & Humanities, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar - 263 145, Uttarakhand | E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 05944- 23389


1st SemeSteR 14

BBC-501 General Biochemistry 3

BBM-500 General Microbiology 3

BMB-520 Fundamental of Molecular Biology 3

BMB-535 Techniques in Cell Biology 2

BBC-510 Biochemical Techniques 3


2nd SemeSteR 15

BMB-510 Principles of Biotechnology 2

BMB-530 Molecular Cell Biology 3

BMB-540 Molecular Genetics & Breeding 3

BMB-545 Techniques in Molecular Biology 2

BMB-550 Concepts in Genomics & Proteomics 2

BMB-570 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3


3rd SemeSteR 22

BMB-610 Principles in Genetic Engineering 3

BMB-615 Techniques in Genetic Engineering 3

BMB-575 Biosafety, IPR and Bioethics 1

BMB-560 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 2

BMB-625 Plant Tissue Culture & Genetic Transformation 3

BMB-635 Animal Cell Culture: Principles &Applications 3

BMB-640 Nanobiotechnology 2

BMB-630 Animal Biotechnology 2

BMB-650 Crop Biotechnology 2

BMB-600 Master’s Seminar 1


4th SemeSteR 20

BMB-690 Master’s Thesis Research 20

total credits/ 4 semesters 14 +15 + 22 + 20 =71


CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi VishwavidyalayaHimachal Pradesh

Year of DBt support implemented1998


0410

0815

0410

0610

0610

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationPalampur, Himachal Pradesh

Tissue Culture Laboratory visit by Vice Chancellor and Dean




Number of Seats15

Fee Structure

eligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized University.


SemeSteR I SemeSteR II SemeSteR III SemeSteR IV tOtAL+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

25,386 14,305 16,591 14,005 70,287




Dr. t.R. SharmaProfessorGenomics and Biodiversity Management

ms. Priyanka mohan KoulAnalysis of Genetic diversity and population structure in Lens using SSR markers

Dr Satish PaulPrincipal ScientistMAS and Crop Improvement

Dr. K.D. SharmaProfessorTranscriptomics andTransgenic technology

Dr. R.K. KapilaAssociate ProfessorGenetics and MAS, Tissue culture

Dr. R. RathourSenior ScientistGenetic Mapping of Disease Resistance Genes



Others 06 (33%)



Total 18

18



Publications by Students09 International Publications & 01 National Publication

DBT DST DST

total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 177 lakhs (l)


DBT




DST ICAR UGC

Projects

02

Projects

08

Projects

02

Projects

03

93l

260l

135l

30l30l

45l

102l

Students experimenting in laboratory


Course Coordinator Prof. t R. SharmaCoordinator

MSc Agricultural Biotechnology C.S.K.H.P. Agriculture University, Palampur - 176062, Himachal PradeshE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 01894-230314 | Mobile: 09418057601





1st SemeSteR 18

3rd SemeSteR 08

2nd SemeSteR 17

Biotech 551 Cell & Developmental Biology 3

Biotech 552 Plant Biology 2

Biotech 553 Molecular Biology 2

Biotech 554 Lab on Molecular & Plant Biology 2

Biotech 571 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 3

Biochem 501 Basic Biochemistry (Elective*) 4

Lib 501 Library and Information Services (Supporting) 1

PGS 505 e-Course on Disaster Management (Supporting) 1

Biotech 561 Tissue Culture and Transgenic Technologies 2

Biotech 562 Genetic Engineering 2

Biotech 563 Lab on Genetic Engineering 2

Biochem 551 Techniques in Biochemistry (Elective) 4

Stat 511 Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences (Supporting) 4

Comp 501 Computer Fundamental and Programming (Supporting) 3

Biotech 572 Bioinformatics & Bio computation 3

Biotech 573 Molecular Breeding 2

Biotech 574 Lab on Tissue Culture & Transgenic Technologies 2

Biotech 591 Master’s Seminar 1total credits/ 4 semesters 18 +17 + 08 + 20 = 63

* Apart from Biochemistry, the elective can be chosen by the students in consultation with the Advisory Committee based on research problem.


4th SemeSteR 20

Biotech 599 Masters Research 20

Interaction of Students and Faculty with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor


Indira Gandhi Krishi ViswavidyalayaChattisgarh



eligibilityAgriculture, Biotechnology (Agriculture), Horticulture or Forestry with Bachelor’s Degree under 10+2+4 pattern with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.


Number of Seats13


0613

1113

0813

0510

0110

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationRaipur,Chattisgarh

Green House at IGKV

Fee Structure(Total Rs. 24354/- without hostel and Rs. 27,904 with hostel for students)

+ + + =SemeSteR I

6,9158,365

SemeSteR II5,6836,383

SemeSteR III6,0736,773

tOtAL24,35427,904

5,6836,383

SemeSteR IV

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Dr. Girish ChandelProfessorTransgenics and Nutritional Genomics

Dr. (Smt.) Zenu JhaAssistant ProfessorBio-prospecting secondary metabolite &Tissue culture

mr. Patil Arun Hanumantrao DNA fingerprinting and association mapping for grain protein content in rice (Oryza sativa L)

mr. Rajkumar Bhishmacharya ShindeOptimization of cultural media for higher biomass production in adventitious root culture of Andrographis paniculata

ms. Sonam Sureshrao KaleAssociation mapping for root trait using elite rice (Oryza sativa L) lines

ms. tanvi Pradeeprao KaduDevelopment of high resolution molecular marker map in-silico for xa13 gene and its introgression in poornima by marker assisted breeding

ms. Shilpa Dnyanobarao GadambeMorphological and molecular characterization of biocontrol isolates of Trichoderma aureoviride

ms. Aarti BorkarDNA fingerprinting of brown plant hopper resistance in rice (Oryza sativa L) land races of Chhattisgarh

ms. Nile Smita DamodarImpact of elicitor on production of andrographolide in the adventitious root culture of Andrographis paniculata

mr. Vaibhav tatyrao LipneDevelopment of high resolution molecular marker map in-silico for xa5 gene and its introgression in IR64 by marker assisted breeding

Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization; Participating Faculty (*) & Illustrative List of In-house Dissertation by Students: Academic Year 2012-13

Dr. A.S. KotasthaneParticipating Faculty *

Dr. S.B. VerulkarProfessor & HeadMolecular Marker applications /Breeding for drought tolerance & yield

Dr. Shubha BanerjeeAssistant ProfessorMolecular Markers and Genomics for Phosphorus deficiency tolerance

Dr. Kanchan S. BhanAssistant ProfessorTransformation, Sequencing

Dr. Archana S. PrasadAssistant ProfessorGenomic approaches for drought tolerance

Growth Chamber








Others 10 (42%)

Total 24

extramural Funding Received for Infrastructure Development for teaching & Research in Last Five years


RKVY

250l


Publications by Students07 National and06 International Publications

400l

200l


total Quantum of Funds Rec.Rs. 1340 lakhs (l)


Projects

04

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects

02 01 02 04 04 04 04

100l 100l100l

5l 5l

DBT DIT ICAR IRRIThe Rockefeller Foundation

RKVY State Funds from DRS, IGAU

CGCOST Chhattisgarh Council of Science& Technology

NAIP

75l

350l

5l

24




Course Coordinator

Prof. S.B. VerulkarHead & Coordinator

Department of Plant Molecular Biology & BiotechnologyIndira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur- 492006, ChhattisgarhE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0771 - 2442 069 | Fax: 2442131

Group Photo of Students of Biotechnology


2nd SemeSteR 24

Molecular Cell Biology 3

Biostatistics and Computers 3

Plant Tissue Culture & Genetic Transformation 3

Microbial/Industrial Biotechnology 3

Molecular Breeding 2

Techniques in Molecular Biology II 3

Nano-Biotechnology 3

General Biochemistry 3

Master’s Seminar 1


1st SemeSteR 25

Principles of Biotechnology 3

Fundamentals of Molecular Biology 3

Techniques in Molecular Biology I 3


Principles of Genetics 4

Principles of Microbiology 4




3rd SemeSteR 10

Thesis Work 10Course No. Course Title Credit

4th SemeSteR 10

Thesis Work 10


Vasantrao Naik marathwada Agricultural UniversityMaharashtra


eligibilityAgriculture, Horticulture or Forestry. Bachelor’s degree under10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized University.


Number of Seats12


0812

0612

0712

0912

0612

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Fee StructureStudentshipRs. 4,500/month

LocationLatur, Maharshtra


+ + + =

Green House

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09




Prof. H. B. PatilAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

Prof. A. A. BharoseAssociate ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Prof. K. m. SharmaAssociate ProfessorPost Harvest and Food Biotechnology

Dr. R. L. ChavanAssociate ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Prof. R. N. DhawaleAssociate ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology

Dr. K. R. KambleAssociate Dean & PrincipalGenetics and Plant Breeding

Dr. S. S. ShendeAssociate ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Prof. V. D. SurveAssociate ProfessorPost Harvest and Food Biotechnology

Prof. B. N. AglaveAssociate ProfessorCrop Science

Dr. A. m. DetheAssociate ProfessorGenetics and Plant Breeding

Prof. Waidikar P. W. Associate ProfessorGenetics and Plant Breeding

mr. Bodade Shrikant RaghunathIdentification and Differentiation of Strain of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Punicae at Molecular level

mr. Chaukaskar Sagar Vasantrao F2 Screening of sesamum cross by using molecular markers

mr. Waghmode Ajinath AnkushMolecular characterization of soyabean (Glycine max (L.) merr germplasm

mr. Ganlewar Sachin HanmantAssessment of Genetic relationship among Fusarium spp derived from Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp)

mr. Patil Akshay mansingCharacterization of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) genotype for Downy Mildew (Plasmapara halstedii) using molecular and biochemical markers

mr. Sonttake mahesh Narayan Characterization of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes through morphological, Biochemical and molecular (RAPD) markers

mr. mote Sunil PrakashConfirmation of Groundnut F1 hybrids by using molecular markers

Crop Biofortification Laboratory





Entrpreneurship 01 (11%)


Total 09

09


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 8 Publications with Impact Factor Range 1-3.75




DBT

Projects

04

185l


100l

DBT




Course Coordinator Dr. Achyut A. BharoseAssociate Professor

College of Agril. Biotechnology Department of Plant BiotechnologyVasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Latur- 4135412, MaharashtraPhone: 02382 - 251366 | Mobile: 07588546267 | Fax: 02382 - 251366


2nd SemeSteR 17

Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Transformation 3

Techniques in Molecular Biology - I 3

Genomics and Proteomics 2

Breeding for Biotic & Abiotic Stress Resistance 3

Hormonal Regulation of Plant Growth & Development 3

Technical Writing and Communication Skills 1

Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture (e-course) 1


1st SemeSteR 25




Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences 3

Microbial Biotechnology 3

Library and Information services 1

Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1


3rd SemeSteR 18


Basic Biochemistry 3

Agricultural Research, Research Ethics & Rural Development Prog. (e-course) 1

Disaster Management (e-course) 1

Master’s Research 7

Seminar 1



4th SemeSteR 10


Orissa University of Agriculture & technologyOdisha

Program M. Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology


eligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.


Number of Seats10


1010

0610

1010

0510

0110

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationBhubaneswar, Odisha

Tissue Culture Workshop


+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Prof. G. R. RoutProfessor & HeadD.Sc in Botany

Dr. A. B. DasAssociate ProfessorD.Sc in Botany

Dr. I. C. mohantyAssistant ProfessorPh.D Plant Breeding & Genetics

Dr. K. C. SamalAssistant ProfessorPh.D in Biotechnology

Sri Kirath SinghIn vitro plant regeneration of comparative studies of secondary metabolites from transformed and non-transformed plant Piper species

ms. Rinny SwainMolecular phylogeny of Silicon transporter gene (Lsi2) in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sri Nihar Ranjan mohapatraMolecular characterrization and identification of a trait specific marker for fruit and shoot borer tolerance in Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

Dri munde Navnath AStudies in Allele nmining in rice (Oryza sativa L. ) for ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter gene family for aluminium tolerance

ms. Pallavi JogiIn vitro regeneration and genetic transformation with DREB 1 A and ZF 1 for enhancing drought tolerance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

mr. Kharade Sachin SStudies on in vitro plant regeneration, DNA and chemoprofiling of some important Curcuma species

Group photo of Students with Faculty






Others 05 (20%)



Total 25

25



DBT DBT


DOA




DST ICAR DRDOUGC

Projects

02

Projects

02

Projects

01

Projects Projects

01 01

40l

22l

13l50l

13l

33l

8l


Total 10 book chapters & 8 laboratory manuals“Molecular stress Physiology of Plants” published by Springer

Patents filed/granted 01 Indian Patent01 International Patent


1. Mihir Rabha and G.R.Rout (2011) An Alternative pathway for plant regeneration via somatic embryogen esis of upland rice (Oryza sativa Cvs. Khandagiri and Vanaprava). Journal of Cell and Tissue Research Vol. 11(2) 2809-2814.

2. I.C.Mohanty., V.K.Soni, Sahoo, G. and Senapati, A.K.(2011). HPTLC Fingerprinting and study of antimicrobial property of an Indian medicinal plant Ayapan (Ayapana triplinervis). J. Research. 29 (1&2) 76-83.

3. I.C.Mohanty, Sahoo,C.K., Mahapatra, D., and Sinha, S.K. (2011). In vitro evaluation of cellular physiotypes associated with yield and adaptation in Potato (Solanum tuberosum). J. Research.Spl.Issue.1(1): 179-187.

4. P.S.Gangasagar, Rath, S.N. and Mohanty, I.C. (2012). In silico design of primer for in vitro cloning of DREB1A: A regulatory gene associated with abiotic stress. Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bioengineering; 2(1): 603-609.5. Kusum Rana and Mohanty, I.C. (2012). In vitro regeneration and genetic transformation in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L. cv. Smruti) for abiotic stress tolerance mediated by Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Journal of Today’s Biological Sciences : Research & Review (JTBSRR). 1(1):62-85.

6. S.S.Kshirsagar, K.C.Samal and G.R.Rout (2012) Genetic diversity associated with agronomic traits using SSR markers in Indica rice landraces.

Journal of Plant Science Research, 28 (1):27-36.

7. S. S. Kshirsagar, M. Rabha, K.C.Samal, D. N. Bastia and G.R. Rout (2013) Identification of Variety Diagnostic Molecular Marker of High Yielding Rice Varieties. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 84 (2):389-396.

8. D.B.Sagare and Mohanty,I.C. (2012). Development of Moisture Stress Tolerant Brinjal cv. Utkal Anushree (Solanum melongena L.) using Agrobacterium Mediated Gene Transformation. Journal of Agricultural Science; 4(8):141-148.

9. Netravati Meti, Samal, K.C., D. Bastia and Rout, G.R (2013) Genetic Diversity Analysis in Aromatic Rice Genotypes using Microsatellite based SSR marker, African Journal of Biotechnology, 12 (27):4238-4250

10. Dipti Gawai, G. Das and G. R. Rout (2013) Phytochemical screening and comparative analysis of antimicrobial activity of root and leaf extracts of Tinospora coridifolia, Phyllanthus niruri and Abrus precatorious, important medicinal plants. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 7 (29):2208-2213

11. Thorat Shital Bansi and Gyana Ranjan Rout (2013) Plant regeneration protocol of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) - an important medicinal plant. African Journal of Biotechnology, Vo. 12 (39):5738-5742.

12. I.C.Mohanty, P.S.Gangasagar and S.N.Rath (2013) Amplification and molecular characterization of DREB


1A transcription factor fragment from finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn.). Journal of Agril. Sci., 5 (8):37-49.

13. Sushil P. Shirat and G.R.Rout (2013) An efficient protocol on plant regeneration of upland indica rice (O. sativa var. Ghanteshwari & Siddhanta). Agric. Sci. Digest , 33 (3): 211-214.

14. Pradip M. Adlinge, Kailash Chandra Samal, R. V. Kumara Swamy & Gyana Ranjan Rout (2014) Rapid in Vitro Plant Regeneration of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Var. Sarala, an Important Legume Crop. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. (2014) 84:823-827. (DOI 10.1007/s40011- 013-0281-8).15. K.C.Samal. Netravati Meti, D.N.Bastia & G.R.Rout (2014) Genetic diversity analysis of traditional aromatic

rice using molecular markers. BMR Biotechnology, 1 (2): 1-14.

16. K.R.Jadhao, K.C.Samal, S.K.Pradhan, G.R.Rout (2014) Studies on Molecular Characterization of DREB Gene in Indica Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Hereditary Genetics, 3: 133. DOI:10.4172/2161-1041.1000133.

17. I.C.Mohanty, Vishnu K. Soni and G. R. Sahu (2014) Development of phytochemical fingerprint of an Indian medicinal plant Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica L) using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 8(18):669-685.


total credits/ 4 semesters 16 + 15 + 14 + 15 = 60

In addition, students are mandatory to take non-credit courses (PGS - 501, 502, 503 & 504)PGS 501: Library and Information Services,PGS 502: Technical Writing & Communication SkillsPGS 503: Intellectual Property & its Management in Agriculture PGS 504: Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques

Course Coordinator Prof G. R. RoutHead & Coordinator

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of AgricultureOrissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Siripur, Bhubaneswar - 751003, OdishaE-mail : [email protected] | Phone: 0674–2397755 | Fax: 0674-2397755


S. No. title of the technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Commercialization of in vitro propagation of Ginger & Turmeric OUAT Dr. K.C.Samal


2nd SemeSteR 15

Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 3


Plant Tissue Culture & Genetic Transformation 3

Biostatistics and Computers 3

Hormonal Regulation of Plant Growth & Development 3


1st SemeSteR 16



Techniques in Molecular Biology 3

General Biochemistry 3

Principles of Microbiology 3

Physiological & Molecular responses of Plants to Abiotic Stress 1


3rd SemeSteR 14


Principles of Plant Breedings 3



Master’s research 12



4th SemeSteR 15


University of Agricultural SciencesKarnataka

eligibilityBachelors degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B. Sc. (Agril. Biotechnology) /B.Tech. (Biotechnology)/B.Sc. (Ag. Biotech.)/B.Sc. (Agri) in Biotechnology from recognized Agricultural/Horticultural/Forestry universities. Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.

Year of DBt support implemented2004 - 05


0710

0610

1113

1013

0916

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationDharwad, Karnataka

Glasshouse for Transgenic Experiments





Number of Seats10

Fee Structure

+ + + =SemeSteR I

6,85020,000

SemeSteR II1,9007,000

SemeSteR III tOtAL13,94050,000

1,9007,000

SemeSteR IV3,920

16,000SC/ST

G

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Sumangala BhatAssociate ProfessorGene Cloning and Plant Transformation for disease resistance

Dr. Prashanthi S. K. Associate ProfessorHost-pathogeninteraction and marker assistedbreeding

Dr. Narayan mogerAssociate ProfessorMolecular Diagnostics, Immuno-Diagnostics (Phage-display)

Dr. H. m. VamadevaiahParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Suma mogaliParticipating Faculty *

Dr. S. A. DesaiParticipating Faculty *

Dr. P. U. KrishnarajParticipating Faculty *

Dr. B. FakrudinParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Sumesh K. m. Associate ProfessorMicrobial Molecular Biology and Transgenics

Dr. Ramesh BhatAssociate ProfessorMolecular Breeding for foliar diseaseresistance in groundnut

Plant and fungal Lectins for biotic stress management

Sorghum Functional genomics using Ac/Ds Mutagenesis

mr. Ritesh A. thakoreEvaluation of transgenic tomato for fungal disease resistance

ms. Shradda K. DahaleMolecular Characterization of mineral phosphate solubilization in rhizobia

ms. Shilpa B.S. Development of SCFV monoclonal antibiotics against BBTV coat protein

mr. Richard LalropuiDevelopment of PTGS construct for the silencing of 9 desaturase gene in cotton

mr. Prasanna N. S. Molecular Characterization for yield and yield attributed in germplasm collection of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

ms. Savitha B.S.Molecular breeding for leaf rust resistance in wheat

ms. Noelin C. thomasMetagenome analysis of curds

mr. Bhabesh BorphukanPlasticity for charcoal rot resistance and expression analysis of selected pathogen resistance(PR) genes in rabi sorghum mini-core

mr. Sukruth m.Validation of foliar disease resistance linked markers using advanced backcross lines and diverse recombinant inbred lines in groundnut

mr. manish kumarMolecular diversity studies in green gram genotypes differing for powdery mildew resistance

mr. Kishore D. Ingole Gene mining and expression analysis of blast resistance gene(pi-2) in rice

ms. Rakshita BhattMetageomic analysis of herbicide degraded soil

ms. Chaithra H. V. Functional analysis of selected micro RNA’s response to aboitic stresses in Arabidopsis thaliana

mr. Kabrambam Dasanta SinghMolecular staudies of anti- phytopathogenic trait of Actinomycetes

ms. Divyabharati B. S. Pyramiding of blast resistance genes in rice variety BPT 5204

mr. mahesh V. Kamble Role of transposons in induced mutations for agronomic traits and foliar disease resistance in groundnut


Postgraduate student at work at Department of Biotechnology Laboratory


Total 36










36






3rd SemeSteR -

Principles of Recombinant DNA Technology 2




Seminar 1

Research 2

Research 5

Course Coordinator Dr. A.R. AlagawadiProfessor & Head

Department of BiotechnologyInstitute of Agriculture Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad - 580005, Karnataka | E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0836-2747627

Fundamentals of Plant Molecular Biology 2


Techniques in Molecular Biology - II 2

Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology 3

Biosafety, IPR and Bioethics 2

Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics 3

Seminar 1

Research 5

total credits/ 3 semesters 12 +21 + 5 = 38


350l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 14 Publications with Impact Factor Range 2 -7.8

Publications by Students57 Publications

Patents filed/granted 02 Appliedtotal Quantum of Funds Received

Rs.1135 lakhs (l)


DBT ICAR Indo Swiss GoK BRNS DSR

300l


Projects

04

Projects Projects ProjectsProjects Projects

05 01 0103 01

50l

300l

450l

10l25l

ICAR


List of Electives

1. Principles of Genetics

2. Principles of Microbiology

3. Basic Biochemistry

4. Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences

5. Library and Information Service

6. Intellectual property and its Management in Agriculture

7. Basic concepts in Laboratory Techniques

8. Principles of Plant Breeding

9. Technical Writing And Communication Skills


eligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.



07 13

1013

0510

0710

0310

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationThrissur, Kerala

Students conducting experiments in HPLC System

Number of Seats13



KeralaKerala Agricultural University

12,000SemeSteR I

9,600SemeSteR II SemeSteR III SemeSteR IV

40,800tOtAL

+ + + =


9,600 9,600

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Dr. P. A. NazeemProfessor Horticulture, Biotechnology

Dr. m. R. ShylajaProfessorHorticulture, Biotechnology

Dr. P. S. AbidaAssistant ProfessorPlant Physiology, Biotechnology

Dr. Deepu mathewAssistant ProfessorHorticulture (Vegetable Science), Biotechnology

Dr. P.A. ValsalaProfessor & HeadHorticulture, Biotechnology

Dr. A. AugustinProfessorBiochemistry

Dr. R. KeshavachandranProfessorHorticulture, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

mr. P. K. SreekumarFarm OfficerDiploma in Agricultural Sciences

mr. Yashwant SrivastavaInduction of variability in anthurium (Anthurium anreanum Lind.) through in vitro mutagenesis

mr. Belge Shriram AshruIntegration of combined disease resistance for bacterial wilt and ToLCV in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

mr. t. L. DheemanthScreening mapping population through Marker Assisted Selection for imparting disease resistance in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

mr. Awchar Datta manikraoMicropropagation of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus) and assessment of genetic stability of plantlets using ISSR assay

ms. Gorade Vaisahali ShivajiIdentification of molecular markers for self incompatibility in selected germplasm ac-cessions of cocoa (Theobroma cocoa L.)

mr. ekatpure Sachin ChandrakantIdentification of molecular markers linked to the resistance for vascular streak dieback disease in cocoa (Theobroma cocoa L.)

ms. Renuka S. KarennavarMorphological and molecular characterisation of Byadagi chilli (Capsicum annum L.)

mr. Purushottam meenaMolecular characterisation and DNA fingerprinting of selected cashew( Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties of KAU

mr. Girme AoudmbarDNA barcoding in Momordica spp.

ms. Sonwane Shital marotiroaMolecular characterisation of male sterility in ridge gourd Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.

Students conducting experiment in Molecular Biology Laboratory




Total 32

Others 21 (66%)




32

50l

88.10l

5.385l

180l

230l

26l 24.92l




Projects

03

Projects

01

Projects

02


01 04 01 02

UGC BRNS CSIR

NTRF DBT IUAC

CCCRH

81.78l 80l

25l

93.9l

5.06l 4.50l

DBT ICAR DST

STATEGOVT.

KSCSTE NHM



Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 20 publications with Impact Factor Range 0.1- 5.93.



1. Belge, S.A., Nazeeem, P.A., Devi, S.N., Methew, D., Girme, A.R., Ekatpure, S.C. (2014). Validation of molecular markers for tagging the combined resistance for bacterial wilt and tomato leaf curl virus disease in tomato. J. trop. Agric. 52 (1): p. 47 to 53.

2. Manikesh, K., James P, Shylaja, M. R., Nazeem, P.A (2014). 6-Gingerol for cancer therapy –an in silico approach. Accepted in Procedia Chemistry.

3. Nabarun R, Priya antony P, Nazeem P.A., (2014). Molecular docking of p38 alpha with active phyto compounds of garlic to curb rheumatoid arthritis. Accepted in Procedia Chemistry.

4. Pranita, P.T., Deepu Mathew, Nazeem, P.A., Abida, P.S., Indira, P., Girija, D., Shylaja, M.R. , Valsala, P.A. Identification of allele specific AFLP markers linked with bacterial wilt [Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith)

Yabuuchi et al.] resistance in hot peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology.87: 19-24.

5. Pujaita G., Shylaja, M.R. and Nazeem, P.A. 2014. RAPD marker based fingerprinting in released varieties and selected superior somaclones in ginger. International J. of Plant, animal and environmental sciences 4(2) : 221-229.

6. Tirthkar, M.B., Abida, P.S., Nazeem, P.A., Kesavachandran, R., Girija, D. 2012. Phenotyping for induced systemic tolerance in rice for water stress mediated by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. International J. tropical agriculture (19): 45-58.


S. No. title of the technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Protocol for micropropagation of black

pepper"Spices Board, Cochin and Grow more Biotech, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India"

Dr. P.A. Nazzem

2. New Ginger varieties released Aswathy, Karthika & Athira Dr. M.R. Shylaja

3. In vitro seed set and development in ginger KAU Dr. P.A. Valsala

Students conducting experiment in Tissue Culture Laboratory


total credits/ 4 semesters23 +21 + 18 + 08 = 70





4th SemeSteR 083rd SemeSteR 18




Plant Tissue Culture & its Application 2

Plant Genetic Engineering 2


Plant Developmental Biology:Physiological and Molecular Basis 2

Research Methodology 2

Disaster Management 1

Microbial Genetics 3


Techniques in Molecular Biology II 3

Immunology and molecular diagnosis 3


Research 4


Basic concept in Laboratory Techniques 1

Intellectual property and its Management in Agriculture 1

Agriculture Research, Research Ethics and Rural Developmental Programme 1

Research 4

Thesis Work 4


Research 12

Plant Biochemistry 3

Molecular Basis of Abiotic Stress 2

Course Coordinator Dr. P. A. ValsalaProfessor and Head

Centre of Plant Biotechnology& Molecular BiologyKerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur - 680656, KeralaE-mail: [email protected], [email protected] | Phone: 0487-2438577 | Mobile: 9447918452

M.Sc. Ag. Biotechnology students at CPBMB

In addition, students are encouraged to take non-credit courses of their specific interest in other reputed Science Schools in India



University of Agricultural Sciences Karnataka



eligibilityBachelor of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Sericulture/ B.Sc. Ag. Biotech/ B. Sc Agri in Biotechnology degree under 10+2+4 pattern of education with at least 60% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized Agricultural University / ICAR Institutions.


Number of Seats10


0810

0710

0810

0810

1820

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationBengaluru,Karnataka

23,600SemeSteR I

10,850SemeSteR II

19,600SemeSteR III

10,300SemeSteR IV

64,950tOtAL

+ + + =

Department of Plant Biotechnology, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Dr. P. H Ramanjini GowdaProfessorTransgenic andRecombinant Vaccines

Dr. H.E. ShashidharProfessorMolecular Markers

Dr. R. L. RavikumarProfessorMolecular Markers

Dr. Anitha PeterAssociate ProfessorSilkworm Biotechnology (Virology)

Dr. Shyamalamma, S.Associate ProfessorPlant Tissue Culture &Molecular Markers

Dr. H. V. Vijayakumara SwamyProfessor & HeadAquaculture &Biotechnology

Ms. Sukanta SinhaEvaluation of tomato Recombinant inbreeding lines (L121 x Vaibhav) for growth, yield and lycopene content using molecular markers

Mr. K.V. Krishanamurthy Molecular analysis of zinc in black rice and ragi association of candidate gene markers for Zn transporters

Mr. Bhosale Laxman VilasPolymorphic Information Content and transferability of coding SSR markers and their molecular diversity analysis in Kabuli and Desi genotypes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

Mr. Shiv Kumar PatelMolecular diversity analysis & sex determination in papaya (Carica papaya)

Mr. M. AmaranathaMorphometric, biochemical traits & SSR marker based genetic variability in Tomato

Mr. Rajen ChowdhuryIsolation, insect biocontrol activity and molecular diversity of Photorhabdus luminescens

Mr. Jameel Ahmed KhanCytological, molecular & phenotypic diversity of Zea mays and wild spp.


Dr. C. K. SureshParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Ashok.T.HProfessor & University HeadPlant Tissue Culture

Dr. D. Threetha Prasad ProfessorGene Cloning

Dr. D. Dayal DossProfessorTissue Culture, Microbiology

Dr. K. M. HarinikumarProfessorBio-fuel and Microbial Biotechnology

Dr. S. K. ThimmaiahProfessorPlant Biochemistry

JRF AWARD to the University by Hon’ble Prime Minister


555l


26






Total 26



No. of R&D Projects20Projects

12

Projects

01

Projects

01


01 01 02 01 01

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100l25l

75l25l

100l

DBT-New

IRRIP

DBT-BIRAC-CRS

EU Consortium

DST

BIRAC

EU-DBT-NAMASTE

LIMAGRAIN, Asia



191l 186l

98l

DBT

DST

DBT

LIMAGRAIN

465l




Course Coordinator

Dr. P. H. Ramanjini GowdaProfessor & Head

Department of BiotechnologyUniversity of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore-560065, KarnatakaE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 080-23636736, 080-65704098|Mobile: 09448802180


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. High Shelf Life of Tomato Fruit GE Biotechnologies Ramanjini Gowda, P. H.

2. Research on drought in Maize crop - Shashidhar. HE

3. Validation of drought resistance markers - Shashidhar. HE



Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 50 Publications with ImpactFactor Range 0.99 -7.7


1st SEMESTER 18

Basic Biochemistry 3



Techniques in Molecular Biology - I 2

Principles of Genetics 3

Principles & Plant Physiology- II &Metabolic Process & Growth Regulation 3

Library & Information Services 1

Intellectual Property & Management in Agriculture 1


3rd SEMESTER 16


Bio-safety, IPR & Bioethics 2

Seminar - I 1

Research (Thesis) 8

Qualifying Exam 2



2nd SEMESTER 14

Immuno Chemistry 3

Plant Tissue Culture &Genetic Transformation 3


Techniques in Molecular Biology-II 3

Physiological & Molecular Responses of Plant to Abiotic Stresses 3

Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1

Seminar - II 1

Research & Thesis submission 8


4th SEMESTER 09


EligibilityBachelor’s degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.



07 14

07 14

03 14

02 12

10 10

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationFaizabad, Uttar Pradesh

Building of NDUAT

Mode of SelectionUP Common Agriculture and Engineering Test


Uttar PradeshNarendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology

44,000SEMESTER I

44,000SEMESTER II

44,000SEMESTER III

44,000SEMESTER IV

1,76,000TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats14


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. K. N. SinghProfessor & HeadMolecular Biology

Dr. D. K. DwivediAssociate Professor Molecular Breeding

Dr. R. P. SinghAssistant Professor Nutritional Genomics (Biochemistry)

Dr. N. A. KhanAssistant Professor Molecular Biology of Biotic Stress (Biochemistry)

Dr. Parmila PandeyProgram Assistant Botany

Dr. S. PrasadAssistant Professor Heat Tolerance in Wheat (Crop Physiology)

Dr. Adesh KumarAssistant Professor Soil microbiology

Mr. Vivek Kumar PandeyTo study variability in tissue culture banana (Musa sp.) at micropropagational level using DNA marker

Ms. Noopar GuptaIn silico Si RNA construction and incorporating it in RNAi vector for control of viral disease in plant

Mr. Saurabh SinghMaker Aided selection for bacterial leaf blight (BLB) in rice ( Oryza sativa )

Ms. Veenita SinghDNA fingerprinting of aonla (Emblica officinalis) varieties and identification of novel band against one of the popular varieties released from NDUAT.

Ms. AshwiryaStudy on genetic relatedness among selected rice cultivars using molecular markers

Mr. Vaibhav SinghBiochemical and molecular properties of kodo millets (Paspalum scrobiculatum)

Ms. Sonam SinghControl of pod borer of pigeon pea by natural toxin from microbes

Mr. Pradeep KumarChararcterisation of rice varieties for drought tolerance using physico chemical approaches in relation to Echinochloa colona

Mr. Kundan KumarIsolation and characterisation of Rhizospheric bacteria from salt affected soil of eastern UP in summer mungbean for plant growth promoting traits

Mr. Mukesh YadavMarker assisted selection for submergence tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa )

Mr. Amit SrivastavaParental polymorphism and protein profiling of wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties under heat stress condition

Mr. Umesh Kr. ShuklaIsolation, screening and characterisation of Rhizobacteria associated with wheat (Triticum aestivum) rhizosphere in salt affected regions of UP

Field of NDUAT


26.70l



Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects

02



DBT CST UP UPCAR


DBT


21l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 16 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0 - 1.





Fellowship 15 (42%)

Total 36

36

25l

15l


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Sex determination in Papaya - Dr. K.N. Singh



1. Khan. N.A. and Rahman S. and Verma A. (2009) Correlation studies in pea (Pisum sativum L.) seeds and quality attributes in response of sulphur fertilisation. Internat. J. of Plant sciences 4(1) 176-178.

2. Shamim M., Khan N.A. and Singh K.N. (2011). Inhibition of midgut protease of yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) by cysteine protease like inhibitor from mature jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) seed. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 33: 6, 2249-2257.

3. Kumar M., Singh V., Singh K .N. (2011). Morphological, virulence and molecular characterization of Rhizoctonia solani isolates from rice belonging to eastern Uttar Pradesh. Environment and Ecology 29 (24): 1766-1771.

4. N. Singh, Yadav R.K. Yadav, Prasad S. and Dikxit S. (2011) Physiochemical response of appropriate zinc application on wheat (Triticum aestivum) under sodic soil condition Asian J. of Biosciences 6(1) 46-50.

5. Shukla Rahul and Dwivedi D.K. (2012) Development of xerophytic rice genotypes by analysing the correlation and path analysis for its yield components. Plant Archives 12(2) 775-783.

6. Shukla R., Dube Aparna and Dwivedi D.K. (2012) Review on new rice breeding trends : A marker assisted selection for abiotic traits. Plant Archives 12(2)585-588.

7. Shukla R. , Dube Aparna and D.K. Dwivedi (2012) New rice breeding trends: B. marker assisted selection for abiotic stresses. Plant Archives 12(2) 599-602.

8. Tiwari A.K., Md Shamim, Saxena R.P. and Singh K.N. (2012) Plant regeneration efficiency of two scented

indica rice varieties :Pusa basmati and kalanamak. Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech 22(2) 163-169.

9. Kumar Y. , Singh B.N. , Singh P.K. , Tripathi S., Dwivedi D.K. and Tiwari N. (2012) Genetic variability and parameters for direct selection of scented rice (Oryza sativa) in different environments.Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences 4(2) 168-170.

10. Yadav P., Khan N.A., Md. Shamim, Srivastava D. and Singh K.N. (2012) Efficacy of Jack fruit protease inhibitor and Bt protein against yellow and Pink stem borers of rice. Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences 4(2) 152-155.

11. Sinha Mohit, Shamim Md., Priya Shivam and Singh K.N. (2013). DNA fingerprinting of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp) genotypes by RAPD marker for the breeding of new varieties. Indian J. of Agril. Biochemistry 26(2)195-198.

12. Deepti Srivastava, Pramila Pandey, MD. Shamim, Deepak Kumar, N.A. Khan and Singh K.N.(2014) Biochemical analysis of Kalalnamak, Tetup and its crosses after P. oryzae infection. Plant archives 14(2) 717-721

13. Subrat Dwivedi, Pramila Pandey, Md. Shamim, Deepti Srivastava and Singh. K.N. (2014) Identification of female and hermaphrodite specific markers and diversity assessments in papaya (Carica papya) cultivars. Indian J. Agric. Biochemistry 27(2) 129-132









1st SEMESTER 24

2nd SEMESTER 24

4th SEMESTER 23

3rd SEMESTER 23

Biochemistry 3

Molecular Biology 3

Plant Biology 3





Lab - II:Molecular, Cell & Plant Biology 4




Genetics 3





Lab -V: Genetic Engineering 3

Elective 3

Thesis Work 20

Tissue Culture & Transgenic Technologies 3

Bioinformatics & Bio computation 3


Biotic & Abiotic Stress Biology 3

IPR, Biosafety & Biodiversity 3

Lab - I: Tissue Culture & Transgenic Technologies and Molecular Breeding related practicals 3

Lab - II: Bioinformatics, Bio computation and Biotic & Abiotic Stress Biologyrelated practicals 3


Course Coordinator Dr. Kapildeo N. SinghProfessor & Head

Department of Plant Molecular Biology and Genetic EngineeringNarendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad- 224229, Uttar PradeshE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 05270 - 262123| Fax: 05270 - 262097



Rajendra Agricultural UniversityBihar


EligibilityBiotechnology/Agriculture/ Horticulture. Candidates with Bachelor Degree (3 Years duration) will have to spend 3 years in M.Sc. programme.


Number of Seats10


0510

0410

0210

06 10

0610

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationPusa (Samastipur),Bihar


9070 4,190 4,190 4,190 21,640SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. V. K. ShahiProfessorMolecular Genetics,Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Dr. Mithilesh KumarProfessorCytogenetics and Biotechnology

Dr. Harsh KumarProfessorPlant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology

Dr. Rajeev KumarAssitant ProfessorGenetics, Molecular Breeding and Biotechnology

Dr. V. K. SharmaAssociate ProfessorGenetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Ms. Smitha S. NairDevelopment of in vitro regeneration system and analysis of genetic stability of regenerated plants through molecular marker in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L)

Mr. Nand Kishor SharmaIn vitro studies and assessment of genetic relationaship among Ocimum spp. by using RAPD marker

Mr. Demudunaidu PanchadaMicropropagation and molecular marker based variation in Hyoscyamus niger and Solannum torvum

Mr. ShashiStudies on in vitro culture and genetic transformation in wheat

Md.Zikrullah ShamimCharacterization and divergenic analysis of rice varieties using morphological characters and SSR markers

Ms. Sandeesha KodruGenetic diversity analysis among pigeon pea genotypes using the simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

Ms. VandanaEffect of media and genotypes on tissue culture of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch).

Ms. Swati RaniMicropropagation of some selected genotypes of banana

Mr. Satish KumarGenotypic response to heat stress on micronutrient content in wheat and its molecular characterization

Mr. Sandeep Kumar SumanMorphological and molecular based diversity analysis in the Calocybe indica isolates from Bihar

Mr. Ram Chandra ChaudharyResponse of wheat genotypes to high temperature with respect to fertility trait and their molecular characterization

Mr. Nitish JangdeMycorrhizal study in selected cultivars of rice.

Dr. V. K. ChaudharyProfessorGenetics, Plant Breeding, Cytogenetics and IPR

Students and Faculty in Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory




SRF in Research Projects 02 (15%)

Ph.D. (India) 09 (69%)



Total 13

RKVY




CGIAR Collabrative International Porjects

USAID ICAR

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects

01

Projects

01

100l

40.50l15l

227l

DBT State Plan ICAR RKVY



30l

170l

149.05l

70l

Publications by Students1. Sharma N.K., Vanadana, Kumar M. and Kumar H. (2011). In vitro regeneration of Ocimum killimandschricum L. - A camphor yielding medicinal plant. RAU J. Res. 21:61-67.

2. Vandana, Sharma N.K., Kumar M. and Kumar H. (2011). Direct in vitro shoot multiplication of garden strawberry cv. Festival through nodal stem culture. RAU J. Res. 21:52-57.

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3. Vandana, Sharma N.K. and Kumar M. (2012). EST SSR markers analysis of in vitro regenerated plantlets of Festival and Sweet Charlie cultivars of strawberry.Intl. J. Agric. Env. Biotech. 5: 321-328.

4. Vandana, Sharma N.K. and Kumar M. (2012). Assessment of genetic fidelity of miropropagated clones of strawberry genotypes using EST-SSR markers. Biotechnology 6: 150-153.

5. Sharma N.K., Vandana, Kumar M. and Choudhary R.C. (2013). Effect of 2-D, BAP, KN, IAA and IBA on in vitro regeneration of Ocimum canum Sims - an important Hoary Basil Plant. Int. J. Agril. Environ Biotech. 6:389-395.

6. Nilmani Prakash, Kumar R. and Chaudhary V.K. (2013). Genetic variability studies in field and vegetable pea (Pisum sativum L.) RAU J. of Res. 23:36-40.

7. Choudhary R.C., Sharma N.K., Kumar M. and Kumar R. (2013).Wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.) vary widely in their responses of fertility traits to high temperature at anthesis. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences (in press).

8. Sharma N.K., Chaudhary R.C. and Kumar M. (2014). Efficient and rapid in vitro regeneration of Ocimum americanum L. using nodal segment. Med. Plant: Int. J. of Phytomedicines & Related Industries. 6:62-67.

9. Shamim M. and Sharma V.K. (2014). Assessment of variability and genetic diversity among rice varieties for quality traits. Indian Journal of Agric. Res. 48:237-240.

Minor courses (minimum 09 credits to be taken from anyone of following departments: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics or any other departments depending on the subject of thesis research) Supporting courses (minimum 05 credits to be taken from anyone of following departments: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding & Genetics and Statistics or any other departments depending on the subject of thesis research)

Curriculum Structure This is a 4 semester programme. However, candidates with B.Sc. (03 years) will have to study for 03 years (6 semester) duration clearing some remedial courses. The courses vary as per requirement of thesis work of individual students.

Course Coordinator Prof. V.K. ChaudharyDean & Coordinator

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Molecular BiologyFaculty of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa (Samastipur)- 848125, BiharE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 06274-240272 | Fax: 240266, 240255, 240272



REMEDIAL COURSES FOR 03 YEARS PROGRAMME ONLY 14

COMPULSORY NON-CREDIT COURSES 06

MAJOR COURSES (MIN. 20 CREDITS) 33

Modern Concept in Crop Production 3

Principles of Plant Breeding 3

Soil Biology & Biochemistry 3

Principles of Integrated Pest Management 2

Integrated Disease Management 3

Fundamentals of Plant Molecular Biology 2


Techniques in Molecular Biology - II 2

Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology 3

Biosafety, IPR and Bioethics 2


Seminar 1

Research -Cell and Developmental Biology 3

Genetics 3

Molecular Biology 3

Techniques in Molecular and Cell Biology 2


Techniques in Genetic Engineering 2

Tissue Culture and Transgenic Technologies 3

Techniques in Tissue Culture and Transgenic Technologies 2

Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics 3



IPR, Biosafety and Biodiversity 2



THESIS RESEARCH 20



Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa VidyalayaWest Bengal

Year of DBT support implemented2008-09 (Academic programme started in 2012-13 session)

LocationMohanpur, West Bengal

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya campus



Number of Seats05

Fee Structure

EligibilityApplicants must have passed 4 year Bachelor Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a duly recognized University securing at least 2.75 OGPA in 4.00 scale or 6.50 OGPA in 10.00 scale or at least 55% marks in aggregate.



0305

0105

2011-12 2012-13



+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12


100l

Dr. N. MandalAssociate ProfessorMolecular marker Technol-ogy in understanding Plant Genetics and Diversity, Plant Tissue Culture

Dr. J. TarafdarAssociate ProfessorMolecular Virology, Microbiology

Dr. S. BhattacharyaAssociate ProfessorPlant Genetics, Genome Assisted Breeding

Dr. S. DuttaAssistant ProfessorMicrobial Genetics, Molecular Diagnostics

Mr. K. PramanikAssistant ProfessorGenomics and Proteomics


Third semester (M.Sc.) students working in the Laboratory




DBT NAIP-ICAR

Projects

07

Projects

01

275l


Patents filed/granted 01 International Patent


Course Coordinator Prof. Srikanta DasDean

Faculty of Agricultural BiotechnologyBidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, P.O.Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.S. Haringhata Mohanpur,Dist. Nadia, West Bengal - 741252 | E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 033-25878338





1st SEMESTER 23

2nd SEMESTER 24

3rd SEMESTER 19

ABT 511 Principles of Biotechnology 3

GPB 501 Principles of Genetics 3

ABT 512 Principles of Microbiology 3

PPH 500 Principles of Plant Physiology 4

ABC 503 Enzymology 4

ABT 513 Molecular Genetics 3

Abt514 Molecular Cell Biology 3

ABT 531 Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics 3

ABT 532 Biotechnology Lab - II 3

ABT 533 Genomics And Proteomics 3

ABT 534 Nanobiotechnology 2

ABT 535 Microbial/Industrial Biotechnology 3

ABT 536 Biosafety, IPR And Bioethics 2

ABT 537 Environmental Biotechnology 2

ABT 591 Seminar - I 1

ABT 521 Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Transformation 3

ABT 522 Biotechnology Lab - I 3

ABT 523 Bioinformatics 4

ABT 524 Molecular Breeding 3

ABC 504 Molecular Biology 4

GPB 512 Biotechnology for Crop Improvement 4

GPB 514 Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics 3



4th SEMESTER 21

ABT 592 Seminar - II 1

ABT 599 Thesis 20

M.Sc students are working in the polyhouse


Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah UniversityJammu & Kashmir

Program M.Sc. in Bio-resources Biotechnology




Number of Seats12


1212

1212

0512

1012

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15



LocationRajauri, Jammu & Kashmir

44,000 30,000 41,500 32,000 1,47,500SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =

Bird’s eye view of BGSB campus

2014-15 2013-14 2012-132011-12


Dr. B. A. WafaiProfessor & CoordinatorCytogenetics

Dr. Susheel VermaAssociate ProfessorConservation & Plant Biotechnology

Dr. A. A. ShahAssociate ProfessorNematode Biodiversity

Dr. Shreekar PantAssistant ProfessorPlant Bioresources

Ms. Savita Sharma1

Identification of T-DNA insertion in Putative mutant Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh

Mr. Mohd. Asif IqbalAssessment of genetic diversity in Eremurus persicus Boiss. using ISSR markers

Mr. Kaisar Ahmad Bhat 1

Engineered multifunctional hybrid nano composites for in vitro imaging of targeted cancer cells and released cytotoxicity studies

Ms. Sukrity Langeh 1

Molecular characterization of Glycyrrhiza glabra accession by molecular marker

Ms. Ruksana Kouser 2

Effect of drought stress on morphology and biochemical parameters of in vitro and in vivo, developed Salvia sclarea

Mr. Umar Gani 1Assessing the impact of transgene in imparting abiotic stress tolerance to Arabidopsis thaliana

Ms. Diksha Khajuria 2

Berberine: anticancer potential, UPLC analysis and DENA induced hepatocellular carcinoma model in rats

Ms. Rifat Mustafa Malik 3

Expression analysis of stress responsive genes in horse gram Macrotyloma uniflorum

Ms. Anuradha2

Study on extraction, estimation and characterization of secondary metabolites (essential oils) in some aromatic plants


Dr. Y. Sreenivasulu1. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Sanjay Kumar1. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Amitabh Bhattacharya1. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Suphala Gupta1. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Sushma Koul2. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Yogendra S. Padwad2. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Sudesh Kumar3. Participating Faculty *

Dr. Kanti Rekha2. Participating Faculty *

Dr. G. H. Dar Chair ProfessorPlant Bioresources

Mrs. Mamta BhatAssistant ProfessorLichen Biodiversity & Bioprospection

Dr. Tanvir-Ul-Hassan DarAssistant ProfessorMolecular Bio. & Plant Biotech.

Dr. Saima AslamAssistant ProfessorMolecular Parasitology

Dr. Raja Amir HassanAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology & Clinical Biochemistry


Ms. Sheezan Rasool Teaching Assistant Biotechnology

Ms. Bharti Sharma Teaching Assistant Bioinformatics & Plant Biotech.






Biotech (India) 01 (13%)

Total 08



DST


DBT



MoEF NMPB,New Delhi

DSTGBPIHED,Almora

Projects

03

Projects

07

Projects

01

Projects Projects

18.9l

02 01

FIST

146.7l

256.9l

22l 21l

19l


Publications by Students1 National Publication

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Course Coordinator Prof. B.A. WafaiDirector & Coordinator

School of Biosciences and BiotechnologyBaba Ghulam Shah Badshah University(BGSB), Rajauri -185131, J&KE-mail: [email protected], [email protected] | Phone: 01962-262616



1st SEMESTER 24

2nd SEMESTER 24

MB 101 Plant Bioresources 2

MB 102 Animal Bioresources 2

MB 103 Cell Biology 4

MB 104 Biomolecules 2

MB 105 Microbial Physiology and Genetics 2

MB 106 Molecular Biology 4

MB 120 Lab course based on MB 101 & MB 102 2

MB 121 Lab course based on MB 104 and MB 105 2


MB 201 Enzymology & Biochemical Techniques 4

MB 202 Genetic Engineering 4

MB 203 Bioenergetics and Metabolism 2

MB 204 Characterization, Evaluation & Exchange of Bioresources 2

MB 205 Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 2

MB 206 Genomics & Functional Genomics 2

MB 220 Lab course based on MB 201 2





3rd SEMESTER 24

MB 301 Animal Biotechnology 2

MB 302 Plant Biotechnology 2

MB 303 Bioresources: Assessment, Threats & Conservation 4

MB 304 Biology of the Immune System 4

MB 305 Bioprocess Engineering & Technology 2

MB 306 Journal Club 2






4th SEMESTER 24

MB 401 Dissertation 24

Gorup photo of Students with Faculty


Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Haryana


EligibilityVeterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H) recognized by Veterinary Council of India with minimum OGPA 6.00/10.00 or equivalent.


Number of Seats13 + 2 seats are reserved for Haryana domicile and admitted on the basis of National merit



LocationHisar, Haryana



+ + + =

Program M.V.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology


1115

1115

0315

1014

0710

1010

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

2009-10 2008-09 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14



Dr. M.L. Sangwan Professor & CooridnatorAnimal Genomics

Dr. Trilok NandaProfessorReproductive Biotechnology

Dr. MinakshiSr. Scientist & HeadMicrobial Biotechnology, Molecular Diagnostics

Dr. Sushila MaanSr. ScientistMicrobial biotechnology, Molecular Diagnostics

Dr. Gaya Prasad*ProfessorMolecular Diagnostics & Viral genomic diversity

Dr. Inderjeet Singh**ScientistAnimal Reproduction

Dr. Aman KumarAssistant Research OfficerMicrobial biotechnology, Molecular Diagnostics

Dr Pawan Kumar BagriAssistant ProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology,Animal Genomics

Dr. Joshi Vinay G.Assistant ScientistMicrobial Biotechnology, Peptide Therapeutics

Ms. Aarti SinghPolymorphism of MHC-DRB1 gene and its association with Haemonchus contortus resistance in Goats

Ms. Sunayna Study of pregnancy associated glycoprotein 1 gene expression in Buffalo

Ms. ShwetaGenomic diversity of enterotoxin gene of group A bovine rotaviruses

Dr. Kanisth BatraDevelopment of Real Time PCR for diagnosis of sheep pox virus

Ms. Anjali SinghStudy of host pathogen interaction by identification of gene(s) involved in bluetongue virus infection by transcriptome analysis

Mr. Arnab GhoshDevelopment of serotype specific real time RT-PCR assay for Indian strains of bluetongue virus type 9

Dr. Daoharu BaroPolymorphism of CD14 gene and its association with mastitis in Murrah buffaloes

Dr. Lukumoni BuragohainSerum Proteomics and MX2 gene expression analysis in the peripheral blood of early pregnant buffalo

Mr. Sambhu Saran GuptaTo study the expression of OAS-1 gene transcript and comparison of molecular and conventional methods for the early pregnancy diagnosis in buffalo

Mr. Mahendra SinghMolecular characterization of Indian Isolates of BHV - 1

Group photo of students with faculty


RKVY M/s Pfizer BBSRC ICAR


Patents filed/granted 02 International Patents

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 86 publications with Impact factor Range 0.22-5.99



Others 25 (66%)




Total 38

DBT




ICAR BBSRC M/s PfizerRKVY

Projects

02

255l

138.92l

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects Projects

03 01

34l

210l

13.24l


275.34

2 RND;1Facilities

104.49l

2 RND

13l

Network

0.51l

RND

• Prasad, G, Singh H. & Minakshi (2008). Development of novel set of primer pair to detect the presence of buffalo tissue. Patent Application No. 590/DEL/2008. Published on 09-18-2009. International Classification : C12Q1/68; C12P19/34

• Prasad, G, Singh H. & Minakshi (2008). Development of novel set of primer pair to detect the presence of cattle tissue. Patent Application No. 591/DEL/2008. Published on 09-18-2009. International Classification : C12Q1/68; C12P19/34.

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Publications by Students14 National &04 International Publications


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Commercialization of Bluetongue

Multivalent Inactivated vaccine ICAR Dr. Gaya Prasad


Total credits 30 +09 + 08 + 11 + 04 = 62

Course Coordinator

Dr. Manohar Lal SangwanProfessor & Head

Department of Animal BiotechnologyLala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar-125004, HaryanaE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 01662 - 289132 | Fax: 234952


ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 30

Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology 3

Animal Cell Culture: Principles and Applications 3



Biodiversity, Biosafety & Bioethics 2

Molecular Forensics 3

Molecular Diagnostics 3

Animal Genomics 3

Reproductive Biotechnology 3

Techniques in Molecular. Biology & Genetic Engineering 3

Seminar 1


ELECTIVE - I 09

Principles of Immunology 3

Animal Cytogenetics and Immunogenetics 3

Molecular Genetics in Animal Breeding 3




ELECTIVE - II 08

ELECTIVE - III 11

COMPULSORY (NON CREDIT COURSES) 04

General Virology 3

Biochemistry of Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Membrane Structure 2

Techniques in Microbiology and Immunology 3

Female infertility 4

Semen Preservation and A.I. 3

General Gynecology 4

Library and information services 1


Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture 1



Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan VishwavidyalayaMadhya Pradesh



06 10

0210

10 10

0410

10 10

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Building of Biotechnology Centre



Number of Seats10

Fee Structure

EligibilityVeterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) recognized by Veterinary Council of India with minimum OGPA/Percentage of marks 6.00/10.00 or equivalent for general category candidates and 5.50/10.00 or equivalent for SC/ST/PH category




+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. B. C. Sarkhel(CAS) Director Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory

Dr. A. P. SinghAssistant ProfessorAnimal Genetics

Dr. Tripti JainAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology (Molecular Genetics)

Dr. Rohita GuptaAssistant ProfessorAnimal Biotechnology (Molecular Genetics)

Mr. Joygeswar BoriDevelopment Potency of goat embryos produced by intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection and in vitro fertilization

Ms. Jyoti Lakshmi Hati BoruahEffect of Co-transfection of anti-MSTN shRNA constructs on caprine fetal fibroblast cells

Mr. Amlan Jyoti PhukanIsolation and characterization of embryonic stem cells derived from parthenogenetic embryos

Mr. Hamen GogolMyostatin gene silencing by shRNA constructs and its effects on expression of myogenic genes in caprine myoblast cells

Mr. Biswajyoti BorahMyostatin gene silencing by shRNA constructs and its effects on expression of myogenic genes in caprine fetal fibroblast cells

Student conducting real time PCR experiment






Others 08 (28%)

Total 29

29


300l

ICAR




RKVY

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02

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01

200l Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 27 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.938 - 3.52



09 National Publications & 08 International Publications

1. P. Raipuria, S.M. Daniel. and B.C. Sarkhel (2007). In vitro maturation and In vitro fertilization using cryopreserved thawed epididymal sperms in Goat, JNKVV Research Journal, Vol. 41(1)

2. Sonal Nema, Jain, S.K.,Gelhaut, B.S. and Sarkhel, B.C. (2007). Vitrification of immature goat oocytes by solid surface vitrification technique. Indian Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 77 (7), 556-558.

3. Shiva Nema, Sanjeev Singh and B.C. Sarkhel (2008). Molecular characterization of Beta casein gene in Sahiwal and Tharparker breeds of cattle by PCR-SSCP. JNKVV Research Journal, 42 (1) : 64-67

4. Menka Sharma, Sanjeev W Singh, Ameeta Kushwah and B.C. Sarkhel (2009). Molecular characterization of Malvi and Sahiwal breeds of cattle (Bos indicus) by RAPD- PCR. Indian Journal of Animal Science. 79 (1): 44-46.

5. Hemlata Jain, Sanjeev Singh and Sudhir Kumar Jain (2009). Development and cryopreservation of caprine skin fibroblast cell line, JNKVV Research Journal. 43 (1): 104-107.

6. Shiva Nema, Sanjeev Singh, Megha Kadam and B.C. Sarkhel (2010). Identification of Kappa casein alleles by PCR-SSCP. The Indian Veterinary Journal, 87(4):334-336.

7. Jain S.K., Jain H., Singh S., Sarkhel B.C. and Bedekar M. K. (2011). Detection of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in Suspected Post-mortem Field tissue Samples by ELISA. JNKVV Research Journal., 44(1): 35-38.

8. Lal, S.V., Singh, S., Kumari, R., Kumar, S. Molecular and epigenetic study of h19 gene in goat (Capra hircus)(2012). Indian Journal of Animal Research 46 (1-2) : 15-21.

9. Arvind Sharma, S. N. Shukla, R. G. Agrawal, E. Joseph and B C Sarkhel (2011). Fertility response on administration of insulin in repeat breeding crossbred cows. Short communication, Indian Journal of Animal Science l. Vol.81 (2)

10. H.S. Raghuvanshi, S. Nema, S.K. Jain and B.C. Sarkhel (2006). Solid surface vitrification of immature oocytes in Murrah buffalo. Buffalo Bulletin, 25 (3) (September 2006) : 59-62.

11. Daniel, S.M., Raipuria,P, and Sarkhel,B.C. (2008). Efficiency of cloned embryo production using different types of cell donor and electric fusion strengths in goat. Small Ruminant Research (Elsevier), 77: 45–50, doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres. 2008.02.001

12. Monika Koul, Megha Kadam, YPS Malik, A K Tiwari, JL Vegad and B.C. Sarkhel (2009). Nucleocapsid gene sequence analysis and characterization of an Indian isolate of Avian infectious bronchitis virus. International journal of poultry Science. 8 (1)

13. G. S. Ajithkumar, B. Krishnamohan and B. C. Sarkhel (2009). Optimization of enucleation time after IVF for somatic cell nuclear transfer in goat, Reproduction, Fertility and Development, Vol. 21(1), pp. 109-110

14. Hemlata Jain, Sanjeev Singh, Megha Kadam, and B.C. Sarkhel (2010). Knockdown of the myostatin gene by RNA interference in caprine fibroblast cells, Journal of Biotechnology (Elsevier), 145 (2010) 99–102.

15. Azad Singh1, Megha Kadam Bedekar, Rakesh Sharma, Bikash Chandra Sarkhel, Sanjeev Singh and Sudhir Kumar Jain (2012). Detection of very virulent infectious bursal disease virus from a field outbreak in Central India, Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, 60 (1): 165–174

16. Singh, Nirmal, Singh, Sanjeev; Jain, Sudhir and Sarkhel, Bikash (2012). Evaluation of interferon response induced by anti-myostatin shRNA constructs in goat (Capra hircus) fetal fibroblasts by quantitative Real time- Polymerase Chain Reaction, Animal Biotechnology, 23 (3), 174-183

17. Koul, M., Jain, S.K., Singh, S. and Bedekar, M.K. (2011). Nucleocapsid Gene Sequence Analysis and Characterization of Indian Isolates of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology Research 1:85-91


Course Coordinator Prof. B.C. SarkhelHead & Coordinator

Centre of Animal BiotechnologyNanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa VigyanVishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur - 482004, Madhya PradeshE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0761- 2681089 | Fax: 0761- 2681089





1st SEMESTER 11

2nd SEMESTER 10

3rd SEMESTER 12

ABT 602 Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology 3

ABT 604 Animal Cell Culture: Principles and Applications 3

ABT 605 Molecular Diagnostics 3

ABT 606 Vaccine Biotechnology 2

PGS 504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1

PSG 505 Agriculture Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes 1

ABT-699 Thesis Work 10

ABT 609 Animal Genomics 3

ABT 610 Reproductive Biotechnology 3

ABT 611 Techniques in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering 3

ABT 691 Master’s Seminar 1

Total credits/ 4 semesters 11 + 10 + 12 +10 = 43


4th SEMESTER 10

ABT-69 Thesis Work 10

Student examining cloned embryos under Fluorescence Inverted Microscope


Assam Agricultural UniversityAssam


EligibilityB.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent degree from a recognized university with minimum CGPA 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.00 in 10.00 scale.


Number of Seats10



LocationGuwahati, Assam



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0710

0210

0610

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2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



Dr. P. BorahProfessorMicrobiology

Dr. B. C. SarmahProfessorVeterinary Physiology

Dr. P. M. BaruahProfessorAnimal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Dr. N. C. NathAssistant ProfessorVeterinary Physiology

Dr. S. TamulyAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry & Animal Biotechnology

Dr. D. J. KalitaAsociate ProfessorMolecular Biochemistry

Dr.(Mrs.) B. DasProfessorAnimal Genetics & Breeding

Dr. S. LaskarParticipating Faculty *

Dr. K. SharmaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. D.J. DuttaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Arundhati PurkayasthaVirulence and antimicrobial-resistance gene profiles of Salmonella isolates from animals and man

Dr. Irin ZebinMolecular characterization of B-Lactoglobulin (B-Lg) and Kappa casein (k-Cn) genes in indigenous cattle of Assam

Dr. Bhanita DeviMolecular characterization of SLC11A1 gene in doom pig of Assam

Dr. Leena DasPersistence of foot and mouth disease virus type O in cattle in Assam

Dr. Dibyajyoti RabhaAssessment of DNA integrity and in-vitro sperm fertilizing capacity of frozen semen

Students conducting experiments in laboratory








Total 10

10



Course Coordinator Prof. Probodh BorahCoordinator & Head

Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary ScienceAssam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, AssamE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0361-2334990 | Fax: 0361- 2337700, 2361175




DBT

DBT - HRDTotal Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs.61 lakhs (l)


Total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs.96.50 lakhs (l)


Projects

03

96.50l61l

Publications by Students01 National and 01 International Publication




1st SEMESTER 12

2nd SEMESTER 16

Basic & Applied Biotechnology 3

Vaccine Biotechnology 3

Animal Genomics 3

Techniques in Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering 3

Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology 3





Biodiversity, Biosafety & Bioethics 2


3rd SEMESTER 14


Library & Information Service 1

Agricultural Research (Research Ethics and Rural Development Programme) 1





4th SEMESTER 14




Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences UniversityMaharashtra




Number of Seats10



LocationNagpur, Maharashtra

Program M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

Students working in Molecular Biology Laboratory


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0410

0110

0410

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



Dr. D.R. KaloreyProfessor & CoordinatorBovine Mastitis, Mycotoxins, Alternative Medicine

Dr. P.A. TembhurneAssistant ProfessorSmall RNA Biology, Virus-Host-interactions

Dr. V. C. IngleAssociate ProfessorMolecular Characterization of Viral & Bacterial Pathogens

Dr. S. R. WarkeAssistant ProfessorMicrobes and Virulence

Dr. M.M. PawadeAssistant ProfessorAnaerobic Bacteria

Dr. Shine S.Isolation & Characterization of stem cells from caprine memory gland

Dr. Manesh Kumar P.In-ova inhibition of gga-miR-142-3p and evaluation of targeted genes involved in signal transaction and immune response

Dr. P. RajaRole of gga-miR-142-3p in cell structural integrity and cell migration in immune organs during developing of chicken embryo




Others 03 (50%)

Total 06

06

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ICMR DST

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02

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01

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01

25l10l

Student working in Virology Laboratory


Group photo of Students & Faculty




Course Coordinator

Dr. D.R. KaloreyProfessor & Coordinator

Department of Animal BiotechnologyMaharashtra Animal & Fisheries Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur- 440006, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0712-2510087| Fax: 2510883


4th SemeSTeR 28


Research & Thesis submission 8


1st SemeSTeR 09

Basic & Applied Biotechnology 3

Fundamentals of Cell andMolecular Biology 3

Animal Cell Culture : Principles and Applications 3


2nd SemeSTeR 15

Applied Molecular Biology 3


Animal Genomics 3

Techniques in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering 3



3rd SemeSTeR 14

Vaccine Biotechnology 3

Immunology Applied to Biotechnology 2






Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences UniversityPunjab

eligibilityBachelor’s degree under B.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate.

Fee StructureStudentshipRs. 8000/month: M.V.Sc.Rs. 4500/month: M.Sc.

LocationLudhiana, Punjab


47,215 16,000 13,200 13,200 89,615SemeSTeR I SemeSTeR II SemeSTeR III SemeSTeR IV TOTAL

+ + + =

Program M.V.Sc./ M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology


Year of DBT support implemented2009 -10

Number of Seats08



0606

0608

0408

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

2011-12 2012-13 2010-11



Dr. Dipak DekaAssistant ScientistDiagnostics and Vaccinology

Dr. C.S. mukhopadhyayAssistant ScientistGenomics, RNAi Biology and Bioinformatics

Dr. J.S. AroraAssistant ScientistMolecular Genetics

Dr. Niraj K SinghAssistant ScientistMolecular Virology, Vaccinology

Dr. RamneekProfessor-cum-DirectorMolecular Virology, Diagnostics and Vaccinology

Dr. R. S. SethiAssociate ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. Satprakash SinghAssistant ScientistMolecular Pathogensis, Diagnostics

Dr. Rattan ChaudharyAssistant ScientistCell & Stem Cell Biology

Dr. B. V. Sunil KumarAssistant BiochemistMolecular Biochemistry

Dr. G. S. BrahParticipating Faculty *

ms. mridulaMolecular Characterization of Field isolates of Marek’s Disease Virus

mr. Naseer AhmedIdentification of molecular markers contributing to sperm chromatin integrity in cattle and buffalo bulls

mr. Reddi V.V.S.N. murthyComparative protein analysis of Brucella spp. By 2-dimensional electrophoresis

ms. ShradhaCloning, Sequencing and Expression of gene encoding 86 KDA Outer MembraneProtein (OPR86) from Pseudomonas aeruginosa

ms. elza NeelimaCloning, Sequencing and Expression of gene encoding Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) from chickens (Gallus gallus)

ms. RuleeEstablishment of canine cells constitutively expressing canine signalling lymphocyte activation molecule(SLAM)

Student experimenting in Biosafety Laboratory


Total 37




Others 01 (03%)



37


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsPublications with Impact Factor Range 0.9 - 2.62




Projects

09

Projects

02

Projects

02

Projects

06

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64.50l

125l

75l105l

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Publications by Students1. Mathew, Elza Neelima., Brah, G S., Sunil Kumar, B V., Mukhopadhyay,C S. and Dubey, P P. 2013. Molecular Cloning and Characterization of the Gene Encoding Heat Shock Protein 70 from the Chicken (Gallus gallus). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. DOI 10.1007/s40011-013-0252-0. (NAAS: 6.1).

2. Kutchy, N A, Mukhopadhyay, C S, Brah, G S and Arora, J S. 2014. Identifying molecular and spermatological markers to detect sperm chromatin fragmentation. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 84 (3): 267–270 (NAAS – 6.13; I030: 0367-8318).

3. Mamu, G., Brah, G. S., Mukhopadhyay, C. S., Deka, D. and Ramneek. 2014. Molecular characterization of mannose-binding lectin protein in chickens. Ind. J. Anim. Sci., 84 (1): 34–36. (NAAS – 6.13; I030: 0367- 8318)

4. Swati, Ravi Kumar, GVVPS Brah, G S., Deka, D., Agrawal,R. K., Ansal, Meera D and Mukhopadhyay. C.S. 2013. Differential expression profiling of toll like receptors 3, 4 and 9 genes in major tissues of Indian major carp Catla catla. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 83 (9): 983–986.(NAAS – 6.13; I030: 0367-8318)

5. Swati, Gandham VPPS Ravi Kumar, Mukhopadhyay C.S. , Brah, G.S., Ansal, Mira D., Agrawal, R.K., Deka D. and Ramneek. 2012. In silico analysis of evolutionary divergence of TLR9 transcript in Indian major carp Catla catla. Herald J. Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, 1 (1): 8 – 013. http://heraldjournals.org/hjbb/archive.htm

6. Khatun, M., Kaur,S. Kanchan and Mukhopadhyay C.S.. 2013. Subfertility Problems Leading to Disposal of Breeding Bulls. Asian Australasian J. Anim. Sci., 26(3): 303-308. (NAAS- 6.64)

7. Singh, J., Mukhopadhyay, C.S., Brah, G.S. and Saini, S.. 2013. Z-Chromosome Linked Dinucleotide STRs: Association with Reproduction Traits in Chicken.

Indian Journal of Animal Research. Accepted. (NAAS- 6.03; I029: 0367-6722)

8. J. Jamir, Mukhopadyay, C.S., Arora, J.S., Brah, G.S., Cheema, R. and Kaur, Manmeet. Screening of dairy breeding bulls for chromosomal profile and its andro- logical attributes. Indian Journal of Animal Research. Accepted. (NAAS- 6.03; I029: 0367-6722)

9. Dhakal, J., Brah, G S., Agrawal, R K., Pawar, H N ., Kaur D and Verma, R. 2012. Over-expression of gene encoding heat shock protein 70 from Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its evaluation as vaccine adjuvant. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 31(2):123-9.

10. Saini, N., Agrawal, R.K., Pawar, H. N., Dhakal, J., Kaur, D., Mahajan, K., Deka, D. and Ramneek. 2013. Molecular cloning, expression and immunological characterization of gene encoding outer membrane protein L1 (OmpL1) from Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo. Indian Vet. J. 90 (8): 24-27.

11. Murthy, Reddi V.V.S.N., Arora, J S. and Sunil Kumar, B. V. 2014. Differential proteome analysis of different Brucella spp. by two dimensional electrophoresis. National Academy Science Letters. 37(5):431–434. (NAAS: 6.7)

12. Singh S, Deka D, Mulinti R, Sood N K, Agrawal R K and Verma R. 2013. Isolation, Culture, in vitro Differentiation and Characterization of Canine Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci., India, Sect. B Biol. Sci. 84(4): 875-84

13. Sharma A, Deka D, Agrawal R, Mitra N and Ramneek. 2013. Development of a Multiplex PCR assay for the detection of infectious causes of Bovine abortion. Journal of Cell and Tissue Culture Research. 13 (3): 3865-70.14. Sangha K K., Sunil Kumar, B. V., Agrawal, R K., Deka, D. and Verma, Ramneek. 2014. Proteomic characterization of lytic bacteriophages of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from sewage effluent of


India. ISRN Microbiology. (Accepted).

15. Kaur, Daljit, Verma, Ramneek., Sunil Kumar, B V., Deka, D. and Agrawal, R K. 2014. Cloning, Phylogenetic analysis and Expression of recombinant LipL41, Loa22 and LipL21 Proteins from Leptospira interrogans. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. (Accepted).

16. Kaur, G., Verma, R., Sunil Kumar, B V., Deka, D and Agrawal, R K.2014. Cloning, expression and characterisation of recombinant outer membrane protein 16 from Brucella spp. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. (Accepted).

17. Chaudhary, N., Sunil Kumar, B.V., Bhardwaj, Rabia and Singh, Tarunbir. 2014. Expression of erythroblasti - cleukemia viral oncogene homolog 2 (ERBB2) from canine mammary tumor. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. (Accepted).18. Hussain Shahid, Mukhopadhyay, C. S., Sunil Kumar B. V. and Arora J. S. 2014. Functional Characterization of Bubaline Recombinant Cathelicidin. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. (Accepted).

19. Mehak, Ramneek, Deka, D., Dhol, G S. and Barman, Nagendra Nath. 2014. Sequence analysis of E2 glycoprotein of an Indian isolate of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). Korean Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. (Accepted) 20. Kaur, Mukhopadyay, C. S., Arora, J. S., Brah, G. S., Kaur Simarjeet and Jamir, C. J. 2014. Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Holandric Genes and Association with Sperm Nuclear Maturity in Bovines. Indian Journal of Dairy Science. Accepted.21. Bhardwaj, R., Brah, G.S., Arora, Jaspreet., Kaur Simarjeet and Mukhopadhyay. C.S. 2014. Cloning and Molecular Characterization of Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR-4) Gene in Indian Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. Accepted.

22. Hussain, Shahid., Mukhopadhyay, C S. and Arora, J S. 2014. Applications and Implications of Mammalian Antimicrobial peptides- A review. Agricultural Reviews. Accepted.

Experiment in Progress








1st SemeSTeR 21

3rd SemeSTeR 31

4th SemeSTeR 20

2nd SemeSTeR 19

ABT-609 Animal Genomics 3

ABT-604 Animal Cell Culture: Principles & Applications 3

ABT-602 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology 3Deficiency CoursesPGS-501 Library and information 1

PGS-506 Disaster Management 1

AGB-600 Animal genetics and Breeding (NC) only for MSc 3

VMC-211 General Veterinary Microbiology (NC) only for MSc 2

VMC-221 Veterinary Immunology and Serology (NC) only for MSc 2

LPM-600 Livestock and poultry Production (NC) only for MSc 3

ABT-691 Seminar 1

Deficiency CoursesPGS-503 Intellectual Property and its management in agriculture (NC) (Deficiency Course) 1

VMC-601 Bacteriology 4

VMC-604 General Virology 3

VMC-606 Principles of Immunology 3

ABT-699 Thesis Work 20 *

Thesis Work 20 *

ABT-608 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3

ABT-605 Molecular Diagnostics 3

ABT-611 Technique in Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering 2

ABT-610 Reproductive Biotechnology 3

Deficiency/Supporting CoursesPGS-502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills (NC) (Deficiency courses) 1

VBC-609 Central Dogma and Protein Functions (Supporting) 2

VMD-600 Veterinary Medicine (NC) (Deficiency courses only for M.Sc.) 4

* These 20 credits are distributed among 3rd and 4th semester

Course Coordinator Dr. Ramneek VermaProfessor-cum-Director & Coordinator

Department of Animal BiotechnologyGuru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana -141004, PunjabE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0161-2414023 | Fax: 0161-2400822

Students with Faculty


Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of KashmirJammu & Kashmir

mode of SelectionJNU-CET & University Entrance Exam

eligibilityCandidates possessing Bachelor degree in Veterinary and Animal Sciences (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) recognised by Veterinary Council of India with minimum OGPA 6.00/10.00 or equivalent are eligible.


Number of Seats10

No. of Students Admitted and Total No. of Seats in 2012-13

0410

2012-13


Fee Structure (* Including refundable fee of Rs. 10,000)

LocationSrinagar,Jammu & Kashmir



StudentshipRs.8000/month

Non Boarders

Boarders10,88511,545 1,1501,15010,88521,744* 1,1501,150

SemeSTeR IIISemeSTeR I SemeSTeR IVSemeSTeR II

++ + =

TOTAL

24,73034,929



Dr. N A GanaiProfessorAnimal Genetics

Dr. R A Shah ProfessorReproductive Biotechnology

Dr. mudasir Andrabi Assistant ProfessorFunctional Genomics,Bioinformatics

Dr. Hina Bhat Assistant ProfessorMolecular Biology, CancerCell Biology

Dr. Ishraq HussainParticipating Faculty *

Dr.Shakil A Wani Participating Faculty *

mr. Shakil A BhatDiacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1(DGAT1) Polymorphism in dairy cattle and its association with fat % and milky yield

mr. Shafqut majeedIn-vitro development of sheep embryos produced through zona-included and zona-free cloning technique

mr. mir mehraj Evaluation of genetic variability in goat breeds of Kashmir using mtDNA markers

mr. muzamil A Teli Expression of GDF9 gene at different stages of in-vitro embryo development in sheep

Meeting in Progress

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DST ICAR JKCST

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01

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02 01

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25l25l

100l



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60l




Course Coordinator Prof. Nazir A. GanaiHead & Coordinator

Centre of Animal Biotechnology FVSc & AHSher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir,Shuhama, Srinagar-190006, Jammu & KashmirE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0194 - 2262642, 09419018745 | Fax: 2262207


1st SemeSTeR 18

Animal Genetics 3


Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology 3


Elective I 7


3rd SemeSTeR 11

Seminar 1

Thesis Work 10


2nd SemeSTeR 21



Techniques in Molecular Biologyand Genetic Engineering 3

Applied Molecular Biology 3


Probiotics and Feed Biotechnology 2

Elective II 4


4th SemeSTeR 10

Thesis Work 10


All India Institute of medical SciencesNew Delhi



1416

1216

1214

1312

1112

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationAnsari Nagar, New Delhi


mode of SelectionAll India Entrance Test conducted by Institute


Number of Seats16 (only 14 seats advertised)

Fee Structure

eligibilityApplicant must have done MBBS/BDS/ B.V.Sc./ B. Pharmacy/Bachelor of Physio-therapy or B.Sc. degree and secured at least 60 per cent marks (55 per cent marks in case of SC/ST candidates).


905

SemeSTeR I + II + III + IV

Program Masters in Medical Biotechnology

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Y.D. SharmaProfessor & HeadMolecular Parasitology

Dr. J.S. TyagiProfessorMolecular Biology of M.tuberculosis and Diagnostics

Dr. Rama Jayasundar Participating Faculty *

Dr. Arundhati SharmaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. T. VelpandianParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Suman Jain Participating Faculty *

Dr. Sujata mohanty Participating Faculty *

Dr. H. K. PrasadProfessorImmunology of M. tuberculosis

Dr. S. N. DasProfessorMolecular immunology of tumors & Immunogenetics

Dr. A. GuptaAssociate ProfessorCardiogenomics and Bioinformatics

ms. Divya KandariIdentification of erythrocyte receptor molecules for P. vivax tryptophan-rich antigens

mr. Sudhir KumarPhosphatase activity of mutant DevS and DosT sensor kinases of M. tuberculosis

mr. Arun Kumar VermaSpectroscopic evaluation and analysis of anti-angiogenic activity of selected medicinal plants

mr. Binata marikCharacterization of GH1 promoter region polymorphisms in patients with growth hormone deficiency

mr. Kanuj mishraOccular Lipidomics

ms. Preeti UmaraoFunctional Recovery in 6-OHDA Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease Following Super paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Implantation

ms. Pallavi SrivastavaHLA profiling of Stem cells during different stages of differentiation

ms. Priya DagarStudy of secreted cytokines in pediatric cases of tuberculosis

ms. monika SainiPCR detection and sequence analysis of 6 kb element and drug resistance markers of Plasmodium knowlesi among malaria cases

mr. Rahul GauttamModulation of THP-1 cell line by Vitamin C

ms. Sakshi SharmaSpectroscopic analysis and evaluation of anti-angiogenic activity of select medicinal plants

ms. Sweta KumariAssociation of GHRE3 deletion polymorphisms with growth hormone deficiency

ms. V. SharmileeEvaluation of the expression of transporters in diabetic condition in experimental animals

Student at work in Laboratory


50l

680l

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 72 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.907- 8.278


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DST ICMR BRNS

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12

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01

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02

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01



Others 13 (26%)




Total 48

48

25l 35l



S. No. Title of the Technology1. Multipurpose Biosafe TB diagnostic technology

(USP technology)



Course Coordinator Prof. Y. D. SharmaHead & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 011- 26589654| Fax: 011- 26589286





1st SemeSTeR 20

2nd SemeSTeR 23.5

3rd SemeSTeR 22

Biochemistry 3.5

Cell Biology 2

Molecular Biology 3

Biostatistics 2

Computers: Application to Biomedicine 2

Seminar: Techniques: Principles & Instrumentation 1

Medical Microbiology 3.5

Bacterial Genetics 1

Human Genetics 2

Seminar: Immunology & Molecular Biology 2

Bioinformatics 6

Structural Biology & NMR 2

Dissertation 12

Immunology & Immunotechnology 13

Recombinant DNA Technology 10.5

Total credits/ 4 semesters 20 + 23.5 + 22 + 40.5 = 121.5


4th SemeSTeR 40.5

Dissertation continued 38

Molecular Medicine & Biotechnology 2.5

Group Photo of Faculty with Students


maharishi Dayanand UniversityHaryana

Program Masters in Medical Biotechnology


eligibilityBachelor’s degree in B.Sc. (Biotechnology) with atleast 50% marks or any other examination recognized by M.D. University, Rohtak as equivalent thereto.


Number of Seats15


1015

0715

2011-12 2012-13



LocationRohtak, Haryana

Maharishi Dayanand University, Main Gate

10,217 9,717 19,934SemeSTeR I + II SemeSTeR III + IV TOTAL

+ =

2012-13 2011-12



Dr. S. K. GakharProfessor & CoordinatorMalaria Research

Dr. Amita Suneja DangAssistant ProfessorImmunology

Dr. Hari mohanAssistant ProfessorVirology

Dr. Anil KumarAssistant ProfessorGenomics

Dr. Rashmi BhardwajAssistant ProfessorStem Cell Biology

ms. Neha mishraCloning and characterization of Aminopeptidase N-gene in Anopheles culicifacies

ms. Kashish BhardwajComparative analysis of Mitochondrial genome in Diptera

mr. Navbhar SharmaCloning of carboxy peptidase B in Anopheles culicifacies and comparative in sillico T-cell prediction of carboxy peptidase B

ms. manjeet KaurTo study the association between polymorphism of HSD 31 Gene and Polycystic ovarian syndrome in North Indian Women

ms. Adidti SinghCloning, sequencing of NSP4 gene of group A Rotavirus

ms. manisha VTo study the association of serum levels of IL-18 with PCOs

ms. enakshi mainiBiosynthesis of silver nano-particles from bacterial isolates



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281.04l

Publications by Students03 National Publications

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 35 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.94- 9.898

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M.Sc. 2013-15 batch

Course Coordinator Dr. Hari mohan Saini Assistant Professor & Deputy Coordinator

Centre of Medical BiotechnologyMaharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak -124001, HaryanaE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 01262 - 279147



1st SemeSTeR 26

2nd SemeSTeR 22

Cell Biology 4

Biomolecules and Metabolism 4

Microbiology 4

Molecular Biology 4

Biostatistics 4

Communicative Skills 2

Lab Course - I (Based on MBT 101-102, MBE 105-106) 2

Lab Course - II (Based on MBT 103-104) 2

Immunology 4

Human Physiology and Development Genetics 4


Animal Call Culture & Vaccinology 4

Seminars 2

Lab Course - I (Based on MBT 201/202, MBE 205/ 206/ 207/ 208 ) 2

Lab Course - II (Based on MBT 203, 204) 2

Self-Study Paper 0


3rd SemeSTeR 26

Medical Microbiology andBiology of Infectious diseases 4

Stem Cell Biology and Somatic and Germ Cell Engineering 4

Human Genetics and Genomics 4

Drug Designing & Pharmacogenomics 4

Diagnostics 4

Lab Course - I (Based on MBT 301-303) 2

Lab Course - II (Based on MBT 304, 305/306/307/308) 2

Seminars 2


4th SemeSTeR 16

Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in Medical Biotechnology 4

Project Work 12


Program Masters in Molecular and Human Genetics

mode of SelectionUniversity Exam



Number of Seats20


1415

2020

2020

1515

1112

1010

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14



LocationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh


3,835 825 2,885 625 8,170SemeSTeR I SemeSTeR II SemeSTeR III SemeSTeR IV TOTAL

+ + + =

2009-10 2008-09 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14


Dr. Gopeshwar Narayan ProfessorCancer Genetics

Dr. Kiran SinghAssistant ProfessorReproductive Genetics

Dr. Ashim mukherjeeAssociate ProfessorSignal Transduction

Dr. mousumi mutsuddiAssistant ProfessorNeurodegeneration

Dr. Geeta RaiAssistant ProfessorImmunogenetics

ms. Jyotsana SinghMCM4 deficient cervical cancer cells are more sensitive to DNA alkylating agent

ms. Anubha SrivastataDifferent molecular cervical cancer cells are more sensitive to DNA alkylating agent

mr. Praval KhanalComparative therapeutic efficiency of Capsaicin and Curcumin in Leukemia cell lines

ms. Romila SinghCarboplatin resistance: Role of cell cycle regulatory genes

mr. Rahamatun NissaExpressional analysis of S100 A8 and MDSC cells count during gestational period and menstrual cycle


Dr. Swati SubodhParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Sathees C. RaghavanParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Arunika mukhopadhayayParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Shibnath mazumderParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Sharmishtha DayParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Soma SarkarParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Anju ShrivastavaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Sudha BhattarcharyaParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Jitendra K. ThakurParticipating Faculty *

Dr. J GowrishankarParticipating Faculty *

mr. Akhilesh Kumar SainiProtective efficiency of Seabuckthorn against hypoxia induced liver cell death in HepG2 cell lines

ms. Aparajita SinghEvaluation of single strand break repair in cell free extracts of rat tissue

ms. Hiral m SanghaviPurification of Vibrio parahemolyticus OmpU from wild type and recombinant

mr. Ashsih Kumar TripathiStudy of pathogenicity of Mycobacterium smegmatis in fish model

mr. Lomus Kumar mishraExpression and purification of sirtuins

mr. Nitin BayalIn Silico analysis of hypoxia responsive genes in humans and rat

mr. Surendra SinghEffect of Tumor on macrophages

ms. Vartika SharmaCloning and expression of EhLINE1 ORF1 protein of Entameoba histolytica

ms. SabeehaMapping of the region(s) of protein which interacts with KIX domain of Med15 submit using Yeat two- hybrid assay

ms. BhawanaUnderstanding interaction of RNase E, and endoribonuclease with its regulator RNA in E.coli





Total 39

39

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Total credits/ 4 semesters 21 +23 + 20 +16= 80


Course Coordinator Prof. Gopeshwar NarayanHead & Coordinator

Department of Molecular & Human GeneticsBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005, Uttar PradeshE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0542-6702497(O)



2nd SemeSTeR 23

DNA Technology &Genetic Engineering 3

Bioinformatics & Biotechniques 2

Biochemistry: Metabolic Concepts and Regulations 3

Genomic Instability and Cancer 3

Human Genome 3

Reproductive Genetics 2

Lab work based on courses MGM201 & MGM202 2


Lab work based on course MGM205 1

Introduction to Human Genome 2


1st SemeSTeR 21

Transmission Genetics 2

Basic Human Genetics 3

Molecular Genetics 3

Biochemistry: Structure & Function of Informational Molecules 2

Cytogenetics 2

Cell Biology 3






3rd SemeSTeR 20

4th SemeSTeR 16

Human Molecular Genetics 3

Clinical Genetics & Genetic Counselling 3

Developmental Genetics 3

Immunogenetics 3

Basic Genetics and Genetic Disorders 2



Clinical Assignments 2

Population & Evolutionary Genetics 2

Neurogenetics 3

Lab work based on course MGM402 1

Seminar & Formulation of Research Project 2

Comprehensive Viva-voce 2

Dissertation 6


Goa UniversityGoa

Program M.Sc. in Marine Biotechnology




Number of Seats20


1520

1320

1120

1120

1720

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationGoa

M.Sc. Students (2nd year) carrying out Dissertation Project

15,460 11,610 27,070SemeSTeR I + II SemeSTeR III + IV TOTAL

+ =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Usha D. muraleedharanProfessor & CoordinatorBiochemistry, Enzymology, Biological Oceanographic Processes

Dr. Savita KerkarProfessorMarine Microbiology

Dr. Sanjeev C. GhadiProfessorMolecular Biology, Applied Enzymology

Dr. Urmila BarrosAssociate ProfessorApplied Biology, Immunology

Prof. U. m. X. SangodkarParticipating Faculty *

ms. Prerna PathakStudies on Biodiesel production from Sargassum and other macroalgae

ms. Chandrika KapaguntaPartial purification and characterization of antifungal and antibacterial metabolites produced by a halotolerant Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

mr. Nishant RaiCloning of agarase gene from marine bacterial strain DD1

ms. Vidhi KaushikAn analysis of sugar specificity of lectins from Caulerpa sertularoides

mr. Hitesh ChauhanEffect of Benzo [α]-pyrene on the marine bacterium strain JR110 ( MTCCNO-3317)

ms. Afreen HusaainStudies on Thraustochytrid amylases

mr. Prantick PatraAntimicrobial potential of mangrove leaf extracts & partial characterization of the bioactive compounds

mr. maninder SinghRemediation of cadmium from water using nanoparticles (Fe3O4 and FeS) and SRB Cells and comparing the efficiency of remediation with their immobilized counterparts

ms. Sonali VasnikProtoplast from seaweeds using polysaccharase from Limpet and marine bacteria

mr. Subhojit PaulAssessment of nutraceutical potential of two green marine macroalgae

ms. meena KumariBiofilm associated saltern bacteria as biofertilizers and their impact on Cicer arietinum

mr. Gajanand YadavShotgun cloning of marine bacteriophage DNA

mr. Abhsihek GokahanA study on Bacteria - Ulva rigida association as a source of lectin





Others 08 (15%)


Total 55

55


UGC DBT DST



XII PLAN FISTDBT_HRD(2008-13)

Patents filed/granted 03 Patents



1. Tonima K. Kamat, Shashi Kiran & Savita Kerkar (2011). Antimicrobial Potential of Bacillus marismortui, a salt pan isolate of Cavellosim-Goa, India. International J Advanced Biotechnol and Res 2: 321-328.

2. Sudhir Kumar, Mukesh Tiwari & Urmila Barros (2011). Marine Algae Hem agglutinins from the coast of Goa. Advances in Aquatic Ecology 5: 185-189.

3. Nirmal K. Prasad, V. Vindal, V. Kumar, A. Kabra, N. Phogat and M. Kumar (2011). Structural and docking studies of Leucaena leucocephala cinnamoyl CoA reductase. J Mol Model 17: 533-541. (I.F. 1.797)

4. Savita Kerkar, Laxmi Raiker, Anil Tiwari, Shanmugam Mayilraj & Syed Dastager (2012). Biofilm-associated indole acetic acid producing bacteria and their impact in the proliferation of biofilm mats in solar saltern. Biologia (Section Cellular and Molecular Biology) 67:1-8. (I.F. 0.506)

5. Navneet Phogat, V. Vindal, V. Kumar, K.K. Inampudi, & Nirmal K. Prasad (2010). Sequence analysis, in silico modelling and docking studies of caffeoyl CoA-O-methyl transferase of Populus trichopora. J Mol Model 16: 1461-1471. (I.F. 1.871)

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Demonstration of an experiment to School Students during the DST-INSPIRE Science Camp

Course Coordinator

Prof. Usha muraleedharanCoordinator

Department of BiotechnologyGoa University, Goa - 403206E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0832 - 6519356 /6519091 | Fax: 2452889/ 2451184


1st SemeSTeR 21

Fundamentals of General and Marine Microbiology 3

Concepts in Biochemistry 3

Principles of Genetics & Molecular Biology 3

Principles of Oceanography 2

Biostatistics 2

Lab in Marine Microbiology 2

Lab in Biochemistry 2

Lab in Molecular Genetics 2

Communication Skills & Scientific writing 2


2nd SemeSTeR 20

The Marine Ecosystem 2

Introductory Immunology 3


Bioinformatics 2

Plant Tissue Culture Technology 2

Lab in Marine Biology & Chemistry 2

Lab in Immunology 2

Lab in Bioinformatics 2

Lab in Plant Tissue Culture 1

Seminar Presentations 1


3rd SemeSTeR 25

Bioprocess & Industrial Biotechnology 3

Recombinant DNA Technology 3

Animal Cell Culture 2

Enzymology 3

Molecular Immunology 3

Lab in Fermentation Technology 2

Lab in Recombinant DNA Technology 2

Lab in Animal Cell Culture 2

Lab in Enzyme Characterization 2

Dissertation:Marine Biotechnology (Stage - I) 2

Summer training presentation and Report 1


4th SemeSTeR 27

Potential Application of Marine Organisms 3

Aquaculture Technology & Marine Pharmacology 3

Application of Recombinant DNA Technology 3

Biosafety & IPR 3

Cellular Biophysics 3


Seminar Presentations 1

Dissertation: Marine Biotechnology (Stage II) 6

Scuba Diving 2


Annamalai UniversityTamil Nadu



0213

0113

0313

0213

0813

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationParangipettai,Tamil Nadu

Building of CAS in Marine Biology at Parangipettai


Number of Seats13

Fee Structure

eligibilityGraduate degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Industrial Fish and Fisheries, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Science & Biotechnology and Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Animal Science with not less than 60% marks in part-III offered by UGC recognized Universities / Academic Institutions.

Program M.Sc. in Marine Biotechnology



30,085 27,885SemeSTeR I + II SemeSTeR III + IV

+ =TOTAL

57,970

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. S.JayalakshmiAssociate ProfessorMarine Microbiology,Genetics , Genomics and Proteomics, Analytical Techniques and GLPBioprocess Technology

Dr. S.T. Somasundaram Associate ProfessorGenetic Engineering Molecular BiologyPlant and Animal Cell Culture Technology

ms. Kannan AshaProduction, Purification, Characterization and evaluation of bioactive potential of Prodogiosi, from Serratia marcescens isolated from mangrove sediments of vellar estuary

ms. Holker Ketki AshokBrown Algae Spatoglossum asperum (J.Agardh)- A possible source of anticancer molecular lead


Dr. V. RaviAssistant ProfessorMarine Bioresources, Biodiversity and Oceanography

Dr. A. R. NazarAssistant ProfessorImmunology

Dr. D. AnnaduraiAssistant ProfessorMarine Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. e. NatarajanAssistant ProfessorIPR and Biosafety

Dr. m. ArumugamAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry

Dr. P. VijayanandAssistant ProfessorAnalytical Techniques and GLP

Dr. A. SundaramanickamAssistant ProfessorMarine Microbiology

Dr. S. SaravananAssistant ProfessorEndocrinology and Reproduction in Marine Animals

Dr. R. LakshmananAssistant ProfessorMarine Bioresources,

Dr. m.Thangaraj Assistant ProfessorGenetic Engineering;Molecular Biology

Dr. m. A. Badhul HaqAssistant ProfessorGenetic Engineering;Molecular Biology

Dr. K. SakkaravarthiAssistant ProfessorAquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology

Dr.S.RavichandranAssistant Professor of ZoologyBiochemistry; Cell and Development Biology

Dr. N. KumaresanAssistant Professor of MathematicsIntroductory Mathematics

Dr. P. Suresh KumarAssistant Professor of Environment ScienceBiochemistry; Marine Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. H. Ann SujiAssistant Professorof MicrobiologyMarine Microbiology

Dr. G. Sankar Assistant ProfessorMarine Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. S. m. RaffiAssistant ProfessorMarine Food Technology

Dr. P murugesanAssistant ProfessorAquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology

Dr. A. ChezhianAssistant ProfessorAnalytical Techniquesand GLP

Dr. T. Ramesh Assistant ProfessorMarine Microbiology;Bioprocess Technology;Plant and Animal Cell Culture Technology

Prof. Dr. K. Kathiresan Dean & DirectorAquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology

Dr. m. SrinivasanProfessorMarine Environmentalin Biotechnology

Dr. A. ShanmugamProfessorAquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology;Marine Bioresources, Biodiversity and Oceanography; IPR and Biosafety

Dr. P. S. LylaProfessorImmunology

Dr. m. KalaiselvamAssociate ProfessorCell and Development Biology

Dr. P. SoundarapandianAssociate ProfessorBiochemistry; Endocrinology and Reproduction in Marine Animals

Dr. K. SivakumarAssistant ProfessorGenomics and Proteomics

Dr. P. mayavuAssistant ProfessorBioprocess Technology

Dr. S. BragadeeswaranAssistant ProfessorAquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology;Marine Bioresources,Biodiversity and Oceanography; IPR and Biosafety

Dr. B. DeivasigamaniAssistant ProfessorImmunology; Endocri-nology and Reproduction Marine Animals

Biodiversity and Oceanography


3034.73l


Others 03 (14%)






Total 22





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01 01

Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects Projects

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44.83l

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DST DBT MHRD Deptt. of Space

Deptt. of Atomic Energy

MoES MoEF UGC MRNE TNCSC & T Ministry of Health

CSIRICAR

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22



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FIST SAP__ PURSE CPEPA

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500l

20l

383l


Publications by Students01 National Publication

Patents filed/granted • Dr. A. Shanmugam. Use of low molecular weight heparan sulfate from marine scallop Amussium pleuronectus (Linne) from cardiovascular diseases. Ref: 1603/Che/2013 dt. 09/04/2013 • Dr. K. Siva Kumar. Proved MFC (Microbial Fuel Cell) potential for Marine Actinobacteria. Ref: CBR No. 6795 dt. 14.7.2011• Dr. T. Ramanathan. (Patents are recognized and published in Official journal of the patent office, published in 34/2014 in page no. 326 &329).

File no.1: Title of the invention: Drug for Treatment of Diabetes Using Glycosin Alkaloid Address of Applicant: Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamil Nadu India | Name of Inventor: S. Gurudeeban, T. Ramanathan, K. Satyavani and T. Balasubramanian | No. of Pages: 14 | No. of Claims: 7

File no. 2: Title of the invention:Drug for Treatment of Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using Rutin Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Address of Applicant: Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai - 608 502, Tamil Nadu India | Name of Inventor: K. Satyavani, T. Ramanathan, S. Gurudeeban and T. Balasubramanian | No. of Pages: 15 | No. of Claims: 9

Proteomics Laboratory with Maldi-TOF Facilities


Course Coordinator Prof. K. KathiresanDirector & Coordinator

Centre of Advanced Study in Marine BiologyFaculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai - 608502, Tamil NaduE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 04144 - 243223 | Fax: 04144 - 243555





1st SemeSTeR 24

2nd SemeSTeR 24

3rd SemeSTeR 23

Biochemistry 3

Analytical Techniques and GLP 3

Cell and Developmental Biology 3

Molecular Biology 3

Marine Bioresources, Biodiversity and Oceanography 3

Seminar / Journal Club /Assignment 1

Lab - I: Biochemistry and Analytical methods 4

Lab - II: Molecular Biology & Oceanography 4

Bioprocess Technology 3

Marine Environmental Biotechnology 3

Endocrinology & Reproduction of Marine organisms 3

IPR and Biosafety 3

Elective - I 3

Lab - VI: Bioprocess Technology & Marine Environmental Biotechnology 3

Lab - VII: Endocrinology & Reproduction of Marine organisms 3


Immunology 3

Marine Microbiology 3


Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics 3

Aquaculture Technology and Marine Pharmacology 3

Seminar / Journal Club /Assignment 1


Lab - IV: Marine Microbiology and Aquaculture Technology 3




4th SemeSTeR 23

Elective – II 3

Thesis work 20

A group photograph of faculty and students in Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology Annamalai University


eligibilityB. Tech/ B.E. in Leather Biotechnology, Chemical Engg., Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology or , M.Sc in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental Biotechnology/Mariculture are also eligible.



0408

0508

0206

0406

0606

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fee Structure

LocationKochi,Kerala

Cochin University of Science & Technology campus

Number of Seats08


KeralaCochin University of Science & Technology

16,715SemeSTeR I

14,655SemeSTeR II SemeSTeR III SemeSTeR IV

61,370TOTAL

+ + + =15,345

Program M.Tech. in Marine Biotechnology



14,655

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Valsamma JosephAssistant ProfessorMarine Biotechnology

Dr. T.P. SajeevanAssistant ProfessorMarine Biotechnology

Prof. I. S. Bright SinghProfessor and Course- Coordinator & Coordinator, NCAAHEnvironmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, Aquatic Animal Health

Dr. A. mohandasEmeritus ProfessorParasitology, Hematology

ms. Gnana Dhivya, RMetagenomic analysis of microbial communities associated with diatom Chaetocero sp.

ms. Vinaya K. K. Characterization of methionine synthase and cobalamine acquisition genes in marine microalgae

mr. Neelanchal VaidMarine actinomycetes as source of antagonistic compounds to manage aquatic pathogens

ms. Snigdha GuptaIsolation and characterization of acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from Sargassum wightii and its neuroprotective activity



Others 06 (29%)




Total 21

21






DBT CMLRE DST UGCKBC, KSCST DST UGC UGC


FIST Non-Recurring Special Assistance Programme


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09

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74.50l

37l

7l


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Nitrifying Bioreactor Technology M/s Oriental Aquamarine Biotech. (India)

Pvt. Ltd.,U-7, Kovaipudur, Coimbatore - 641042

Prof. I. S. Bright Singh

2. DetrodigestTM National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682016


3. PS-1TM National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682016


4. EnterotrophoticTM National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682016


Patents filed/granted 05 Indian Patents01 International Patent

Publications by Students01 International PublicationAparna Asok, Esha Arshad, C. Jasmin, S. Somnath Pai, I.S.Bright Singh, A. Mohandas and Abdlaziz Anas. 2012. Reducing Vibrio load in Artemia nauplii using antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: a promising strategy to reduce antibiotic application in shrimp larviculture. Microbial Biotechnology, 5(1): 59-68. Impact Factor 3.023.








1st SemeSTer 20

2nd SemeSTer 20

4th SemeSTer 20

3rd SemeSTer 20

Introduction to Marine Sciences 3

Marine Microbiology 3

Marine Genomics and Proteomics 3

Marine Bioprospecting 3

Bioinformatics 2

Animal Cell Culture Technology 1

Lab - 1: Advances in Molecular Biology 3

Lab - II: Marine Microbiology 2

Biotechnological Interventions in Aquatic Animal Health Management 4

High Health Bloodstock Development 3


Marine Algal Biotechnology 3

Marine Biotechnology Industry Management 2

Lab - III: Biotechnological Interventions in Aquatic Animal Health Management 3

Lab - IV: Bioprospecting and Bioprocess Technology 2

Full time Research Project:Progress Review - 2 4

Full time Research Project: Progress Review - 3 4

Full time Research Project: Report Submission & Presentation 8

Viva Voce Examination 4

Comprehensive review in the area of specialization and its presentation 4

Training in Marine BiotechnologyIndustry/Institution : Submission of Report and Presentation 5

Full time Research Project: Progress Review -1 4

Viva Voce Examination 5

Biostatistics & Research Methodology 1

Nanobiotechnology 1

Course Coordinator Prof. I. S. Bright SinghCoordinator

National Centre for Aquatic Animal HealthCochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi - 682016, KeralaE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0484 - 2381120| Fax: 084 - 2381120

Group photo of Faculty and students, NCAAH


Jiwaji UniversityMadhya Pradesh



1010

1010

1010

1010

1010

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationGwalior,Madhya Pradesh

Students experimenting in Laboratory using BIOPAC

mode of SelectionUniversity Entrance Test

Program M.Sc. in Neuroscience


Number of Seats10

Fee Structure

eligibilityB.Sc. Biology degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.



+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. I. K. PatroProfessor & Course-CoordinatorNeurobiology: Glia, Brain Ageing, Neuroprotection

Dr. Vinay LomashParticipating Faculty *

Dr. Nisha PatroScientific OfficerDevelopmental Neuroscience

Dr. P. K. TiwariProfessor & Coordinator Head Cell Biology and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics

mr. Abhishek VermaStudies on morphological changes in astrocytes and microglia in some basal ganglia nuclei of neonatal pups born to poly I:C exposed dams

mr. Dinesh Kumar GuptaAcute toxicity studies of chlorpyrifos in aged Wistar rat brain

mr. rajesh KumarStudies on morphological changes in astrocytes and microglia in some basal ganglia nuclei of neonatal pups born to LPS exposed dams

ms. Neha SwarnakarInfluence of streptozotocin induced diabetes on the glial cells of rat cerebellum

mr. manish TomarStudies on morphological changes in astrocytes and microglia in some basal ganglia nuclei of neonatal pups following maternal exposure to Poly I:C

Student working in Laboratory

mr. Kuldeep ShrivastavaImpact of maternal exposure of deltamethrin on motor and certain cognitive abilities at old age

mr. Sunny KumarStudies on morphological changes in astrocytes and microglia in some basal ganglia nuclei of neonatal pups following maternal exposure to Poly I:C

ms. Vasundhara SinghStudies on morphological changes in astrocytes and microglia in neonatal hippocampus of pups born to LPS exposed dams


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Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 23 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0 - 4.831

Publications by Students05 National

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DBT-HRD (Recurring)

DBT-HRD (Non-Recurring)





ICMR DST

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Total 22

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84.70l

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Course Coordinator Prof. Ishan PatroCoordinator

School of Studies in NeuroscienceJiwaji University, Gwalior - 474011, Madhya PradeshE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0751- 2442789| Fax: 0751- 4016789





1st SemeSTer 18

2nd SemeSTer 21

3rd SemeSTer 20

Cell Biology & Neuron Organization 3

Biochemistry 3

Genetics and Molecular Biology 3

Laboratory Tools & Techniques 3


Lab - I: Cell Biology 3

Lab - II: Genetics, Biochemistryand Molecular Biology 2

Neurochemistry 3

Systems Neuroscience I 3

Systems Neuroscience II 3

Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience 3

Lab -V: Neuropathology 3

Lab -VI: Behavioural Biology 3


Neuroanatomy 3

Immunology 3

Developmental Neurobiology 3

Cellular Neurophysiology & Biophysics 3


Lab - III: Neuroanatomy 4

Lab -IV: Neurophysiology 4



4th SemeSTer 23

Clinical Neurochemistry & Neuropathology 3

Project Work 20



Sardar Patel UniversityGujarat

Program M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology


eligibilityB.Sc. Biology degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.


Number of Seats13


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LocationAnand,Gujarat



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2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. r. B. SubramanianProfessor & CoordinatorMolecular Biology, Enzyme Engineering

Dr. Datta madamwarProfessorMicrobial Biotechnology

Dr. Ujjval TrivediAssociate Professor Enzyme & Microbial Tech.

Dr. Haresh KehariaAssociate Professor Microbial Technology

Dr. m. NatarajAssistant Professor Plant Biotechnology

ms. Nitee r. KaraniaCharacteristics of recombinant expansion from industrially important Bacillus licheniformis

ms. Anjana SuppahiaMolecular Assessment of bacterial community structure from polluted marine ecosystem

ms. Drashya SharmaStudies on organic solvent tolerant Lipase production by Pseudomonas stutzeri DU1

ms. radhika rajan ShindeMedia optimization and scale up production of proteases by bacterial isolate P15

mr. Deepak SonerSomatic embryogenesis and axillary shoot proliferation in Clerodendrum phlomidis

mr. Yuvraj Singh PradeepEffect of plant growth regulators on axillary shoot proliferation in Hemidesmus indicus

Dr. K.S. raoEmeritus ProfessorPlant Morphogenesis, Wood anatomy

Dr. Kiran KaliaProfessorEnvironmental and Clinical Biotechnology

Dr. A. V. r. L. N. AcharyaEmeritus ProfessorHerbal Medicines and Human Diseases

Dr. K. C. PatelEmeritus ProfessorMicrobial Technology

Dr. T. V. ramana raoEmeritus ProfessorMorphogenesis & Physiology of fruit ripening

Dr. J.S.S. mohanEmeritus ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. Amita ShahAssociate Professor Microbial Technology

Dr. Sujata BhattAssociate Professor Aquaculture

Dr. Vasundra r. ThakkarAssociate Professor Plant and Fungal Biochemistry

Dr. A. S. reddyAssociate Professor Plant Systematic & Biodiversity

Students & Professor in Microscopy Laboratory




Others 09 (30%)





Total 30

30


70l

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Patents filed/granted 04 (02 Indian Patents)


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1. An Indian patent (No. 206566) on “ A method of introducing restriction endonuclease recognition site internal to a gene”

2. An Indian patent (No: 592/DEL/2009 ) on “A process for purifying

L-asparaginase from Asparagus officinalis L”

Students working in Laboratory


Course Coordinator Prof. r.B. SubramanianCoordinator

BRD School of BiosciencesSardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar - 388120, GujaratE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 02692-234412


Student working in Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory



3rd SemeSTer 44

Lab 405 and 406 - I semester 8

Lab 505 and Lab 506 - II Semester 8

Lab 605 and 606 - III semester 8

Lab 703 and Dissertation (4+12) 16

Viva (one each semester) 4


1st SemeSTer 32

Molecular Biology 4

Bioinstrumentation 4

Chemical Engineering and Thermodynamics 4

Cell Biology and Genetics 4

Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering 4

Transport Processes and Downstream Processing 4

Genetic Engineering & Bioinformatics 4

Biostatistics 4


2nd SemeSTer 24


Immunology 4

Enzymology 4

Human Physiology 4

Animal and Plant Biotechnology 4



4th SemeSTer 20

Dissertation 20


Shivaji UniversityMaharashtra

Program M.Sc. in Environmental Biotechnology

mode of SelectionJNU-CET & University Entrance Exam

eligibilityB.Sc. biology degree under 10+2+3/4/5 pattern of education with at least 55% marks or its Equivalent grade point average from any recognized university.


Number of Seats10


1010

0910

1010

1010

1010

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationKolhapur, Maharashtra

Campus of Shivaji University

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

3,065+ =

SemeSTer I + II SemeSTer III + IV TOTAL+36,754 36,124 72,878



Prof. S.P. GovindwarProfessor & CoordinatorMicrobial Biotransfor--mation, Bioremediation, Phytoremediation,dye degradation

ms. Yugandhara r. Waghmode Callus culture of Chlorophytum nimmonii and extraction & chromatographic determination of saponins from tubes of Chlorophytum species

ms. Salunkhe Swapnali SadashivIdentification and characterization of Chlorophytum species using matK and rbcl gene marker

mr. Siddeshwar S. BendakeCellulase production by isolated Amycolatopsis sp. GDS using agricultural waste biomass and sequential bioethanol production

ms. rajani Sudhakar ChavanProduction and characterization of cellulytic enzymes by isolated Bacillus flexus using Lignocellulosic biomass

ms. Gaikwad Nikita BhimraoIdentification and characterization of Chlorophytum species using matK and rbcl gene marker

mr. Pankaj SutkarTo study genetic diversity of Chlorophytum species by using RAPD - PCR technique

ms. Pratibha NaikTo study genetic diversity of Chlorophytum species by using RAPD - PCR technique

mr. rohit A. JoshiMolecular analysis of changes in bacterial communities and laccase genes in response to dye exposure

ms. Sangita S. PatilMolecular analysis of changes in bacterial communities and laccase genes in response to dye exposure

Prof.(mrs.) J.P. JadhavProfessorBioremediation, Biotransformation

Prof. (mrs.) A.U. Arvindekar ProfessorFermentation, Ayurvedic drugs

Prof. K.D. SonawaneProfessorMolecular Modelling & Bioinformatics

Dr. P.K. PawarAssociate ProfessorHerbal Drugs

Dr. P.m. GuraoAssociate ProfessorMicrobial Enzymes

Dr. (mrs.) P.B. DandgeAssistant ProfessorClinical Enzymes

Dr. G. D. SarataleParticipating Faculty *

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory



49





Others 04 (08%)

Total 49

DST DBT DBT UGC UGC



FIST DBT IPLS SAP-DRS-Phase1

SAP-DRS-Phase2

DBT




UGC DST

Projects

02

Projects

07

Projects

01

150l

25l

185l

32l 32l

163.05l

501l

125l

Publications by Students08 International




Course Coordinator Prof. S.P. GovindwarProfessor & Head

Department of BiochemistryShivaji University, Kolhapur - 416004, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 0231-2609152 | Fax: 0231-2691533



Biotechnology Laboratory for practicals


1st SemeSTer 24

Cell Biology, Microbiology & Virology 4

Proteins - Structure and Function 4

Biomolecules 4

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics with Computer Orientation 4

Laboratory Course - I 4

Laboratory Course - II 4


2nd SemeSTer 24

Enzymology 4

Molecular Biology 4

Bioenergetics 4

Tools and Techniques in Bioscience 4

Laboratory Course - III 4

Laboratory Course - IV 4


3rd SemeSTer 24


Immunochemistry 4

Basics of Ecology, Ecotoxicology and Ecochemistry 4

Fermentation Technology - I 4

Laboratory Course - V 4

Laboratory Course - VI 4


4th SemeSTer 24

Environmental Pollution and Control 4


Biodiversity, Bioethics and Bio-safety 4

Fermentation Technology - II 4

Laboratory Course - VII 4

Laboratory Course - VIII 4


Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurWest Bengal

Program M.Tech in Biotechnology

mode of SelectionIIT-GATE

eligibilityPlease refer http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/mtech/jmp2014_brochure.pdf Table-7, pp38. Choice of Courses- pp 32;GATE Main Paper pp33 ( Table 1);GATE XL Sections (Life Sciences) Paperpp34 (Table 3); Qualifying degree and their respective codes pp34 (Table 4).


Number of Seats24


2124

1524

1624

1824

1024

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationKharagpur, West Bengal

Students in Practical Class


+ + + =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. S. C. KunduEmeritus ProfessorGenetics

Dr. D. DasProfessorBiochem. Engineeringand Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. S. DeyProfessorMicrobial and Plant Biotechnology

Dr. A.K. GhoshProfessorVirology andMolecular Biology

Dr. A.K. DasProfessorStructural Biology

ms. Saroj Kr. Das (Also Guided by Prof. A.K. Ghosh)Silk protein sericin nanoparticle based gene delivery

mr. m. V. VardhanHydrogen production from organic wastes using thermophilic organism

ms. Juhi Samal (Also Guided by Prof. T. K maiti)Co-culture of endothelial cells and human foreskin fibroblasts on 3D silk fibroin scaffolds to support vascularization

ms. Jigni mishraIsolation and characterization of Bioactive oligopeptides from rice bran

ms. Sunaina Sapru Characterization of fungus and protozoa from primary cell culture of Antheraea mylitta

mr. Nikhil BhardwajProtein-protein interactions between ACP and FabG, the components involved infatty acid metabolic pathway

ms. Akash KumarIsolation, Purification, Characterization & biological activity testing of oligosaccharides from rice bran

ms. Priyankar mishraCloning and expression of serine protease inhibitor-2 from Indian tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta

ms. Akankha GujarBiophysical and Biochemical characterization of Phosphoglycerate from Staphylococcus aureus

Dr. S.S. maitraProfessorBiochemical engineering

ms. Swati ShikhaDevelopment of dendrimers based osteogenic matrics for bone tissue engineering

mr. JoginderCD Based microfluidic assay platform: Advanced tools for high throughput malaria detection and autophagy screening

Dr. S.K. GhoshProfessorMolecular Cell Biology and Immunology

mr. Paul Dinesh J Heterologous protein expression system in bacteria with the chitin-binding domain of Entamoeba invadens lectin Jacob

Dr. P. SarAssociate ProfessorEnvironmental Microbiology

ms. mahima raniDetection of plasmids in arsenic resistant bacteria from arsenic contaminated groundwater

ms. Sapna JoshiCharacterization of selected arsenic resistant bacteria for ex-situ bioremediation

mr. mayank KumarMolecular, enzymatic and biochemical methods for the bioconversion of biomass into biofuels

mr. Omkar SindheBacterial protein expression system with chitin-binding domain of Entamoeba histolytica lectin Jessie

ms. Snigdha majumdarCharacterization of bioactive moleculaes of commercioal and healthcare importance from Jatropha curcas biomass as feedstock in a biorefinery model

Dr. r.K. SenAssociate ProfessorBiochemical Engineering


Dr. A. GangulyAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology, Molecular Biophysics


Entrpreneurship 10 (13%)



Non Biotech Industry (India) 20 (26%)



Total 78

Dr. m. K. maitiAssociate ProfessorPlant Biotechnology

Dr. r.P. BahadurAssistant ProfessorBioinformatics and Computational Structural Biology

mr. S. K. KumarFunctional characterization of the promoter region of rice germin- like potential 1 (OsGP1)gene in tobacco system

mr. Ankur KumarAll Atom Distance Dependent Knowledge Based potential to analyse Protein-RNA Interaction

ms. Atrayee ChatterjeeCloning and characterization of Rap 1 gene from an oleaginous yeast Candida tropicalis

mr. Dhanasingh mIdentification of gene(s) involved in Escherichia coli biofilm formation using plasposon mutagenesis

Dr. A.S. GhoshAssociate ProfessorMolecular Microbiology

First Year Student’s Seminar at IIT Kharagpur

78


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Growtek bioreactor Tarson Prof. S. Dey


Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 367 Publications with Impact Factor Range 0.970 -11.502


Total Quantum of Funds rec.Rs. 1710 lakhs (l)


Projects

01

Projects

16

Projects

01


01 04 05 02 01 01 01 01 01

DRDO DBT MNRE,India

CSIR DST MoES BRNS DAE British Council

SRIC,IITKharagpur

NOVAD,Gurgaon

ICMRIIT Foundation:P. K. Sinha

10l100l

200l 205l 200l

5l50l 25l 25l

5l 10l

875l

Publications by Students1. Das SK, Dey T and Kundu SC. Fabrication of sericin nanoparticles for controlled gene delivery, RSC Advances, 4:2137-2142 (2014).

2. Roy S, Vishnuvardhan M and Das D. Improvement of hydrogen production by thermophilic isolate Thermoanaerobacterium thermosaccharolyticum IIT BT-ST1, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 6:128 (2014).

3. Saptha V, Mallick S, Dutta M, Narayani M, Ghosh AS. PBP Deletion Mutants of Escherichia coli Exhibit Irregular Distribution of MreB at the Deformed Zones. Current Microbiology, 68:174–179 (2014).

4. Rangarajan V, Majumder S, and Sen R. Biosurfactant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis: A green and sustainable approach. In Green Chemistry and Biosurfactants Research, Ed.: Mulligan, Sharma and Mudhoo, Chapter #9, CRC Press, USA. (2014)

5. Roychowdhury A, Kundu A, Gujar A, Bose M and Das AK, Expression, purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction studies of phosphoglycerate mutase from Staphylococcus aureus NCTC8325 Acta Crystallogr Sect F Struct Biol Cryst Commun, 70:53-56 (2014).

6. Pal S, Kundu J, Talukdar S, Thomas T and Kundu SC. An emerging functional natural silk biomaterial from the

Sen R, Das s, Balu SS “Probiotic spore based novel drug delivery system” – Indian Patent Application Filed (1378/KOL/2010)



only domesticated nonmulberry silkworm Samia ricini, Macromolecular Bioscience, 13:1020-35 (2013).

7. Kumar K, Sirasale A and Das D. Use of image analysis tool for the development of light distribution pattern in side the photobioreactor for the algal cultivation, Bioresource Technology, 143:88-95 (2013).

8. Nayak BK, Mukherjee G, Savitri RD, and Das D. Modeling of Biomass Production by Anabaena under Varying Phosphate Concentrations and Light Regime, American Journal of Biomass and Bioenegy, 2:41-52 (2013).

9. Roy S, Ravipati VR, Ghorai S., Chakrabarti, M., Das, AK. and Ghosh, AK. Kinetic analysis, expression pattern and production of a recombinant fungal protease inhibitor of tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 168:1076- 1085 (2012).

10. Kundu J, Mahapatra R and Kundu SC. Silk fibroin/ sodium carboxy methylcellulose blended films for biotechnological applications, Journal of Biomaterials Science: Polymer Edition 22:519-539 (2011).

11. Mandal BB, Ghosh B and Kundu SC. Non-mulberry silk sericin/poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel matrices for potential biotechnological applications, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 49:125-133 (2011)

12. Pandit S, Sengupta A, Kale S and Das D. Performance of electron acceptor in catholyte of a two-chambered microbial fuel cell using anion exchange membrane, Bioresource Technology, 102:2736-2744 (2011).

13. Sundar S, Kundu J and Kundu SC. Biopolymeric nanoparticles, Sci. Technol. Adv. Materi,11:014104-15 (2010)

14. Chowdhury C, Nayak TR, Young KD and Ghosh AS. A weak DD-carboxypeptidase activity explains the inability of PBP 6 to substitute for PBP 5 in maintaining normal cell shape in Escherichia coli, FEMS Microbiology Letters, 303: 76-83 (2010). 15. Maity S., Goel SI, Roy S, Ghorai S, Bhattacharyya S, Venugopalan A and Ghosh AK. Analysis of transcripts expressed in one day old larvae and fifth instar silk glands of tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta. Comparative and Functional Genomics, 246738. (2010).

16. Ghorai S, Chakrabarti M, Roy S, Chavali VRM, Bagchi A, and Ghosh AK. Molecular characterization of genome segment 2 encoding RNA dependent RNA polymerase of Antheraea mylitta cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus. Virology, 404: 21-31 (2010).

17. Chakrabarti M, Ghorai S, Mani SKK, and Ghosh AK. Molecular characterization of genome segments 1 and 3 encoding two capsid proteins of Antheraea mylitta cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus. Virology Journal, 7:181-192 (2010).

18. Pothala P, Dutta Majumdar D and Dey S Phenylpro- panoid profiling in the elicited sandalwood culture. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 32:432-436 (2010).

19. Das S, Kharkwal S, Pandey SK, and Sen R. Multi-objective process optimization and integration for the sequential and increased production of biomass, lipase and endospores of a probiotic bacterium. Biochem Eng J, 50:77–81 (2010).

20. Mandal BB, Kapoor S. and Kundu SC. Silk fibroin/ polyacrylamide semi-interpenetrating network hydrogels for controlled drug release, Biomaterials, 30:2826-2836 (2009).

M. Tech. (Biotech) Second year students with Faculty




Course Coordinator Prof. T. K. maitiHead & Coordinator

Department of BiotechnologyIndian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur - 721302, West-BengalE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 03222 - 282248 | Fax: 278707


1st SemeSTer 22


2nd SemeSTer 47

CoreBio Separation Technology 4

Immunotechnology 3

Seminar - I 2

Bio Separation Bioprocess Technology Laboratory 2

Animal Cell Culture & Immunotechnology Laboratory 2

elective IAspects of Biochemical Engineering 4

Solid Waste Management 3

Process Modelling and Stimulation 4

elective IIBio Metallurgy 3

Computational Structural Biology 3

Secondary Metabolism in Plants and Microbes 3

Immobilization Technology 3

Biophysics and Instrumentation in Biology 3

elective III Data Warehousing and Data Mining 4

Object Oriented Programming 4

Statistical Technique &Computer Programming 4

CoreRecombinant DNA Technology 4

Biotechnology of Plant Metabolites 3

Seminar - II 2

Plant Biotechnology Laboratory 2

Recombinant DNA Technology Lab 2

Comprehensive viva voce 3

elective IV Intro to Financial Management 3

Intro to Marketing Management 3

Intro to Human Behaviour Org. 3

Quality Control in Biotechnology 3

Transgenic Technology 3

Protein Engineering 3

Computational Phylogenetics and Molecular Evolution 3

Infrastructure Regulatory Issues 4

Six Sigma Fundamentals & Applications 3

Intro to Intellectual Property Law 4

Electronic Commerce Technology 3

elective V Crop Breeding & Biotechnological Application 4

Seed Technology 4

Bio process Plant & Equipment Design 4

Computer Processing Control 3

elective VI Computational Biophysics: Algorithms to Applications 4

Manpower Economics 4

Industrial Relations 4

Development of Human Resources 3

Interpersonal Communication 4

Research Methodology and Data Analysis 4

Conflict Resolution and Negotiation 2

Total Quality Management 3



3rd SemeSTer 20

4th SemeSTer 20

Thesis Part - I 20

Thesis Part - I 20


Indian Institute of Technology DelhiNew Delhi

Program M.Tech in Biochemical Engineering, Biosciences and Biotechnology

eligibility50% minimum marks in 10+2 board exam or equivalent qualifying exam.


Number of Seats10


10 10

10 10

10 10

10 10

10 10

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationHauz Khas,New Delhi



+ + + =

mode of SelectionIIT - JEE

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Prashant mishraProfessor & HeadBionanotechnology & Protein Engineering

Dr.T.r. SreekrishnanProfessorWaste Engineering & Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. Sunil NathProfessorBioseparation and Bioprocess Engineering

Dr. G.P. AgarwalProfessorBioprocess Engineering

Dr. V.S. BisariaProfessorBioprocessing ofIndustrial /AgriculturalProducts

Dr. Atul NarangAssociate ProfessorSystems Biology of Microbial Gene Regulation

Dr. Shipi SharmaAssistant ProfessorFunctional Microbial Ecology

Dr. ritu KulshreshthaAssistant ProfessorRNAi Technology

Dr. D. SundarAssistant ProfessorInterrogation DNA-protein Interaction, Bioinformatics

Dr. A.K. SrivastavaProfessorBioprocess Engineering

mr. Kiran K.Preparation of protein based nanoparticles

mr. mehul BhardwajAnaerobic sludge digestion and heavy metal leaching

mr. Panidepu HarshalStudies on bioactive peptides from seed proteins

mr. ravi Anand Purification and reconstitution of F0F1 ATPase from Spinach

mr. Abhishek KaushikStudy the low pressure limiting flux (for high MW proteins) on Rayflow module

mr. Phurpa D. ThungonEnhanced production of secondary metabolites by plant cell culture of Lantana and Tinospora

mr. Pawan SamdaniResolution of the controversy concerning the interaction of LacR and CRP in the regulation of the Lac operon

ms. Sukriti GuptaImpact of pesticides on microbial functional diversity of agricultural soil

ms. Tanvi SaxenaDeciphering role of miRNAs involved in pathogenesis

mr. Armaan S SandhuFinding the genes in eukaryotic genomic DNA

ms. Jigmet Yangchan Cultivation of hairy root cultures using inert solid supports

ms. radhika Giri Production of Bio-fuel Butanol from glycerol using Clostridium pasteurianum

mr. Saurabh K. ramBacterial production of Succinic acid

mr. manu SinghStudy the removal of heavy metal ions in the presence of egg white proteins using Ultrafiltration/ Nanofiltration membrane

mr. Krishna ChoudharyMathematical analysis of models of gene expression

mr. Chirag AroraIn vitro assessment of the effects of prebiotics on human gut microflora

ms. SananazTesting the existence of positive feedback in the lac operon of E.coli

CSS Pavan ( Also guided by Dr. D Sundar)Development of a protein secretion system


Dr. Saroj mishraProfessorMolecular Biology and applications of hydrolytic enzymes

Dr. P.K. roychoudhuryProfessorBioprocess Engineering

Dr. e. ravi KrishnanAssistant ProfessorSingle Molecule Biophysics

Dr. m.N. GuptaEmeritus ProfessorApplied Bio-Catalysis



Others 06 (04%)



Dr. Preeti SrivastavaAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology

Dr. Praveen KaulAssistant ProfessorEnzyme Science and Technology

Prof. Subhash ChandParticipating Faculty *

ms. Kirti GuptaLocalization of origin region in Rhodococcus

ms. Abhinav LitkarScreening for enantio selective nitrilases for preparation of optically pure, high-value carboxylic acid

ms. Aditya ChoudharyImmobilization of chitosanase for bioconversion of Chitosan to glucosamine and chito oligosaccharide

mr. meet SinghalConsequences of split V/s operonic configuration of biodesulfurization genes

mr. Sahil ChachanIsolation and characterization of promoters from Gordonia sp.

ms. Jyoti Adhlaka Studies on biodesulfurization of crude oil by the isolated bacterium

Dr. ritu KulshreshthaAssistant ProfessorRNAi Technology

mr. Abhishek VermaDeciphering role of mediator involved in expression


Total 150150


DBT




S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Application of biofertilizers for increased

and sustainable food production: As an outcome of the contributions by research partners involved in Biofertilizer networked project

Indo-Swiss Cooperation in Biotechnology (ISCB)

Dr. V.S. Bisaria

DBT




DST ICAR JKCST

Projects

02

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects

01

50l

150l

100l

25l

420.26l


Patents filed/granted 03 Patents

Publications by Students190 Publications

Biochemical Engineering Laboratory


M.Tech. 2014 passout batch with faculty



Course Coordinator Prof. Prashant mishraProfessor & Head

Department of Biochemical Engineering and BiotechnologyIndian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110016E-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 011 - 26596109 |Fax: 26582282


3rd SemeSTer 11

Credit Seminar 1

Thesis Work 10


4th SemeSTer 14

Major Project - I 14


1st SemeSTer 23

Bioprocess Plant Design 5

Downstream Processing in Biotechnology 5

r-DNA Technology 4

Plant Cell Technology 3

Microbial Engineering 3

Combinatorial Biotechnology 3


2nd SemeSTer 29

Biotechnology Resource Planning & IPR issues 2

Protein Science & Engineering 3

Animal Cell Technology 4

Current Topics in Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology 3

Biological Waste Treatment 4


Major Project - I 6

Open Credit Course 4


Anna University Tamil Nadu

Program M.Tech. Biotechnology

mode of SelectionJNU-CET & GATE


Number of Seats25



LocationChennai,Tamil Nadu

Student working in Laboratory


+ + + =

eligibilityMinimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (under grading system) from any recognised university in any one of the following:B.Tech/BE: 1.Chemical Engineering 2. Biochemical Engineering 3. Industrial Biotechnology 4. Leather Technology, 5. Chemistry/Biotechnology 6. Biomedical Engineering 7. B. Pharma 8. Chemical Technology. ORM.Sc.: 1. Biotechnology 2. Life Sciences 3. Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry 4. Microbiology, Genetics 5. Biophysics6. Microbial Genetics & Bioinformatics.Candidates with B.Tech/B.E in Electrochemistry, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Food, Technology, B.Tech. in Agricultural Biotechnology and M.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics are also eligible.

1725

1825

2025

2025

2525

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Core Faculty Strength and Area of Specialization; Participating Faculty (*) & Illustrative List of In-house Dissertation by Students: Academic Year 2012-13

Dr. P. Gautam Professor, Director & HeadBio-organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology & Computational Biology

Dr. r. B. NarayananProfessor, Director, CFTImmunotechnology

Dr. Anuradha DhanasekaranAssociate ProfessorCancer Biology & Stem Cell Biology

Dr. S. ramalingamAssociate ProfessorBioprocess Engineering

Dr. B. S. Lakshmi Associate ProfessorBiocatalysts, Biotransformation and Drug Discovery

Dr. Sharmila AnishettyAssistant ProfessorComputational Biology, Protein Structure Studies, Comparative Genomics, Systems Biology, Nutrigenomics

ms. Kumari Shalini SharanStudy on Ochrobactrum anthropi Lipase: Secretion and Molecular Docking

ms. Anshu SinghAssessment of recombinant Wolbachia surface protein (rWSP) mediated platelet activation in Asymptomatic Endemic Normals

ms. Apoorva SinghTherapeutic efficacy of Mito-Q on hypoxia induced apoptosis in tumor cells

mr. Ashish Kumar YadavTo study the effect of various carbon substrates on Lactic acid production in Lactobacillus plantarum WCFSI

mr. r.B. SorubhaEvaluation of anti-diabetic and adiogenic activity of Costus speciosus

ms. Neha mishraIn silico studies on the drug targets of Leishmania major

mr. Tarun PantRole of Mito-CP on hypoxia induced apoptosis in tumor cells

mr. r.G. BrajeshExploring micro-environmental conditions to enhance 3-Hydroxypropionic acid production in Lactobacillus reuteri

mr. Hemshika rajpurohitEnhancing the conversion of Lactic acid into Propionic acid in a metabolically engineered E.coli with acrylate Pathway genes from Clostridium propionicum

mr. JitenderStrategy for purification of 1,3-PD from Lactobacillus reuteri fermented broth

mr. manendra SinghDevelopment of milk whey permeate based medium for the production of 1,3 Propanediol in Lactobacillus reuteri

mr. ravi Shankar PandeyOptimization of carbon co feed strategy to maximization of PHA(PolyHydroxyAlkanoates) in Pseudomonas putida

ms. Sarada SripadaElucidation of various substrate utilization metabolic pathways using genomic scale Metabolic model of Psuedomonas putida for production of medium chain length PolyHydroxyAlkanoates

ms. Supreet Kaur NStudying the effect of recombinant Protein Productivity in E.coli engineered with Pyruvate carboxylase gene towards increased flux in TCA cycle

ms. Tanu GoyalRole of iron in the virulence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and host-pathogen interactions


Dr. P. KalirajICMR (Emeritus)ProfessorMolecular Immunotechnology (Co-Guide)

Dr. K. SankaranProfessorProtein Biotechnology

Dr. Usha AntonyProfessorFood Technology

Dr. m. SukumarProfessorBiosystems Engineering

Dr. V. AdaikkalamAssociate ProfessorProteomics and Allied Omics sciences, Biological Mass-spectrometry

Dr. G. Nandhini DeviAssociate ProfessorBiochemical Engineering. Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. radha ramachandranAssistant ProfessorBiochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Antibiotics

Dr. S. Ashok KumarAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biology, Clinical Studies

Dr. r. Palpandi rajaAssistant ProfessorBioprocess Engineering

Dr. J. TamilselvanAssistant ProfessorBiology of ageing and Metabolic Disorders

Dr. J. Jayamuthu NagaiAssistant ProfessorChemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering

Dr. S. meenakshi SundaramProfessor (UGC)Bioprocess Engineering






Total 13

Dr. Prince r. PrabhuParticipating Faculty * (Guide)

mr. Gundappa SahaExpression, Purification and molecular characterization of recombinant filarial vaccine candidate ALT-2 by Pichia and E.coli expression system

ms. Sukanya GhoshExpression, purification and immunological characterization of fusion protein GST+TUFT-A1 as an immunoadjuvant for filarial vaccine studies

mr. Surajit NandiStudies on the immune network regulation by recombinant filarial vaccine candidate venom allergen homologue (rBmVAH) in endemic samples

Students working in the Laboratory

13


DBT DBT DBT UGC FIST



Patents filed/granted13 Patents


S. No. Name of the Faculty Patent received/ Applied1. Dr. P. Kaliraj Dominant T epitope of filarial transglutaminase and chimeric peptide

vaccines for lymphatic filariasis. Application No. 1366/CHE/2011

2. Dr. P. Kaliraj Peptide immunogens of lymphatic filarial ALT-2 and lymphatic filarial vaccine composition comprising. Application No. 1367/CHE/2011

3. Dr. P. Kaliraj A process to enhance the immunoprophylactic efficacy of a filarial protein using bacterial lipid modification. Application No. 2035/CHE/2011

4. Dr. K. Sankaran (National) Enhancing the sensitivity of γ-Interferon detection in ELISA using bacterial lipid modification. Application No. 2569/CHE/2010

5. Dr. K. Sankaran (National) A Method to detect bacterial growth and antibacterial resistance based on Fluorescence quenching. Application No. 1891/CHE/2010

6. Dr. K. Sankaran (National) A method to detect the microbial resistance to antibiotics using fluorescence. Application No. 239/CHE/2009 CHE: 629/RQ-CHE/2009

7. Dr. P. Gautam A method for microbial production of extracellular lipase using vegetable oil substrates. Application No. 375/CHE/2009

8. Dr. P. Gautam A method for producing metal oxide nano particles using tamarind seed polysaccharide. Application No. 832/CHE/2009

9. Dr. P. Gautam A method for live cell imaging of bacterial cells using anionic porphyrins and its metallo derivative. Application No. 1082/CHE/2009

10. Dr. P. Gautam Process for production and purification of thermostable organic solvent- tolerant protease Aeromonas veronii PG01”. Application No. 491/CHE/2010

extramural Funding received for r&Din Last Five years

DST



DBT

Projects

13

Projects

13

605l

755l

Builderscheme

1100l

DIC Centre scheme

125l

DRS-IIscheme

500l

150l

Prog. Supportscheme

1100l


11. Dr. Usha Antony Novel vegetable preserves- vegetable conserves, slices and marmalade. Application No. 891/CHE/2010

12. Dr. Usha Antony Process for making low calorie fruit and/or vegetable drink. Application No. 890/CHE/2010

13. Dr. B. S. Lakshmi Standardised Bioactive Herbal Extract - Boerhaavia Diffusa Application No. PCT/IB2008/051089


S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Filarial Diagnostic Kit Drug controller of India Dr. P. Kaliraj

2. Antibiogram ( Not finalized ) Dr. K. Sankaran

3. Detection of Milk proteins ( Not finalized ) Dr. K. Sankaran

4. CALB Lipase M/S Fermenta Biotech Ltd., Mumbai Dr. S. Meenakshi

5. Medicinal plants derived compounds - Dr. B.S. Lakshmi



Course Coordinator Dr. P. GautamProfessor & Head

Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic EngineeringAlagappa College of Technology Campus, Anna University, Chennai - 600025, Tamil NaduE-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 044 - 222350772 | Fax: 22350299


3rd SemeSTer 12

Advanced Bioprocess and Downstream Processing Lab 3

Advanced Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Lab 3

Project Work Phase - I 6


1st SemeSTer 31


Computational Biology 3

Applied statistics for Biotechnologists 4

Entrepreneurship, IPR and Bio safety 3


Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3

Advances in Molecular Pathogenesis 3

Biocatalysts and Enzyme Technology 3

Nanobiotechnology 3

Preparative and Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology 3


2nd SemeSTer 24


Bio Separation Technology 3

Immunotechnology 3

Advanced Genetic Engineering 3

Elective - I 3

Elective - II 3

Elective - II 3

Microbial & Immuno Technology Lab 3


4th SemeSTer 12

Project Work Phase - II 12


Institute of Chemical TechnologyMaharashtra

Year of DBT support implemented1992 -93


2830

2930

2330

2630

3030

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LocationMumbai,Maharashtra

Bioprocess Technology, Pilot Plant Facility

mode of SelectionGATE or GPAT and ICT Entrance Exam (70:30)


Number of Seats30

Fee Structure

eligibilityB.Chem. Engineering or B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering/Technology or B. Pharm.


Program M.Tech in Bioprocess Technology

54,450 53,636 1,08,086SemeSTer I + II SemeSTer III + IV TOTAL

+ =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


Dr. Annamma A. Odaneth Assistant Professor Proteomics and Structural Chemical Biology, Protein & Enzyme Engineering, Biofuels


Prof. G. D. YadavVice Chancellor and R.T. Mody Distinguished ProfessorChemical Engineering, Green Chemistry and Green Technology,Catalysis and Engineering

Prof. A. B. PanditUGC, Research Scientist CChemical Engineering, Multiphase reactor design, Cavitation

Prof. B. N. ThoratProfessorChemical Engineering, Drying Technology and Particle Handling

Dr. V. K. rathodAssociate Professor Separation process, Extraction of natural ingredients

Dr. P. r. GogateAssistant Professor Chemical Engineering, Cavitational Reactors, Process Intensification

Dr. Sandeep B. KaleAssistant Professor Downstream processing of Biomolecules, Natural products, Protein stabilization and characterization and Chromatographic Separation, Biochemical Engineering, Scale up of Bioprocesses

mr. Pramod SawantSupported Enzyme for Reaction and Separation of Racemic Mixture

mr. Ashish YadavThermal Pyrolysis of Dried Napier Grass, Characterization and Application of Biochar

mr. Siddharth Indrabhan JainSeparation, Purification and Drying of Biomolecules

mr. Bhushan K. mulayStudies in Enzyme Applications

mr. Ashwini PurohitCavitations Based Extraction and Purification of Biomolecules

ms. Innu ChaudharyIntegrated Process development for the Production and Hydrolysis of Biopolymers

mr. Pranav rajendraprasadBiotransformation of Industrial Relevance

mr. Soban Ahmed FaridiIntensification of Enzymatic Reactions by Ultrasound

ms. Neha mohandasDevelopment of Purification Process for Biomolecules using Quality by Design

ms. Shreyas Shantinath TribhuvaneDesign and development of segmented Column Chromatography for Purification of Biomolecules

ms. Snehal AgrawalIntegration chromatography and membrane processes for purification of Bioactive compounds

mr. Vijay maruti maronholkarCharacterization of Chromatographic Adsorbents for purification of Biomolecules

ms. Sweta ShankarIntensification of Enzymatic Reactions by Ultrasound

mr. Hanumant Dnyandeo raskarStudies in Downstream Processing of Biomolecule

mr. Sharad UgaleSeparation and Purification of natural Product

mr. rojer Peter D’souzaDesigner lipid Synthesis and Purification

mr. Vishal Shamrao VelhalIsolation and Characterization of Arabinoxylan from Grain Waste


Dr. Ashish misraDBT-Energy Biosciences Overseas FellowSystem Biology, Chemical Engineering

Dr. reena PanditResearch ScientistAlgae Biotechnology

Dr. Gunjan PrakashResearch ScientistAlgal Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology

Prof. r. S. SinghalHead and Professor Food and Fermentation Technology, Product Development andNutraceuticals

Dr. U. S. AnnapureAssociate Professor Extrusion processing, Drying and Dehydration of foods

Dr. Laxmi AnanthanarayanAssociate Professor Extrusion processing, Drying and Dehydration of foods

Prof. V. B. PatravaleProfessorNano-therapeutics, Nanosuspensions, Targeted drug delivery systems

Dr. A. r. PratapAssistant Professor Structural modification of Oils, microbial Biosurfactant

mr. Vishal Goutamrao TalangkarDownstream Process on microalgae biomass

ms. Kiran LuteOptimization of Lipid accumulation in Microalgae

ms. Anuradha GadkarFermentative production and downstream processing of melatonin

mr. Onkar G. WaingankarStudies in Bioactive Peptides

mr. Shafique mukhtar ShaikhFermentative Production of Probiotic

ms. Sushmita KoleySupercritical Fluid Extraction of the bioactive from Anogeissus latifolia

mr. Sandeep SakhareExtraction and Separation of Antioxidant from Non-Edible Oil

ms. Bhumika PhathakBio-transformation of Anthocyanin for Enhanced Stability and Lipophilicity

mr. Vishal Banderao revanwarEnzymatic Biotransformation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

Dr. rekha matlaniParticpating Faculty *

Prof. m. S. DeganiParticpating Faculty *

mr. Atul m. VhanmarathiProduction and Purification of Therapeutic Proteins

ms. Gargi redkarThe Isolation and Purification of a Drug Target Enzyme from an Infectious Microorganism


Prof. S. S. BhagwatProfessor & HeadChemical Engineering, Interfacial Science and Engineering, Microemulsions

Dr. ratnesh JainUGC Assistant Professor Biopharmaceuticals and Characterization, Biocatalysis

Dr. Abhishek muleResearch ScientistFermentation & Bioreactors

Dr. Shamlan m. S. reshamwalaResearch ScientistOverexpression of recombinant proteins, Enzyme Engineering

Prof. A. m. LaliCoordinator & ProfessorChemical Engineering, Bioenergy and biofuels, Bioseparations,Biocatalysis and Biotransformations, Fermentation, Bioorganic chemistry, Scale up

Dr. Aruna maheshResearch ScientistMolecular and Synthetic Biology

Dr. Pooja JoshiResearch ScientistIntellectual Property Rights

Prof. S. S. LeleRegistrar & Professor Biochemical Engineering,

Prof. Anand V. PatwardhanProfessorChemical Engineering, Green Technology

Dr. C. S. mathpatiAssistant Professor Chemical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Bioreactor Design

Prof. V. G. GaikarBharat Petroleum Chair Professor Chemical Engineering, Renewable energy resources, Extraction, Separation processes


Dr. Jyotsna S. WaghmareAssistant ProfessorNutraceuticals, Structural lipids and surfactants

Dr. Ganesh ChaturbhujAssistant Professor Synthesis of substituted Biphenyls, Biocatalysis

Food Product Development, Microalgal Metabolites

Dr. Shalini S. AryaAssistant ProfessorPreservation of foods

Dr. Sadhana S. SathayeAssociate Professor Toxicity and Efficacy evaluation of drugs using in-vivo and in-vitro models

Dr. Prajakta D. JainAssistant Professor &Ramanujan FellowPolymeric nanocarriers for drug delivery, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials

Dr. Jyoti GokhaleAssistant ProfessorBioprocess Technology

Students working in Pilot Plant Facility





Others 02 (02%)



Total 136

136


316.70l 273.49l 217l 177l 167l 48.27l 88l

ICAR




Projects

10

Projects

04

Projects Projects

10 09



03 01 01 01 01

05 02 07 02 01 25

DBT DAE DST ONGCEnergyCentre

Minsitry of Chemicals& Fertilizers: HindustanInsecticides Ltd.

Ministry of Food ProcessingIndustries, GOI

CSIR-NMITLI NTPC RGSTC BRNS UGC ICMR Companies

IGCAR

169.13l 102.06l

435.50l

53.44l

71l

716.19l

28.80l



Patents filed/granted 41 Indian08 International

3018.67l



S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Biocatalysis for production of esters ICT Prof. G. D. Yadav

2. Bio-ethanol from agricultural biomass ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali

3. Extraction and purification of steviosides ICT Dr. Sandeep Kale

4. Enzymatic resolution of isomers ICT Prof. G. D. Yadav

5. Value added products from GMI vegetable waste stream (Broccoli ) ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

6. Soy Bio-refinery ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Annamma Anil

7. Biochemical and chemical processing of bio based resources for production of invert sugars and high fructose syrups

ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali

8. Novel platform technology edible oil refining (Rape seed, cotton seed, soya, palm, sunflower, rice bran oil etc.)

ICT Dr. Sandeep Kale

9. Platform technology for purification of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies

ICT Prof. Arvind Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

10. Conversion of artemisinin into its derivatives ICT Prof. M. S. Degani

11. Oil/fat splitting technology ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Annamma Anil

12. Formulation of SMEDDS ICT Prof. Vandana Patravale

13. Cold storage technology ICT Prof. S. S. Bhagwat

14. Solar drying of marine food products and vegetables ICT Prof. B. N. Thorat

15. Purification of sucralose ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

16. Extraction and purification of artemisinin ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

17. Purification of vancomycin ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

18. Supercritical extraction of natural products ICT Prof. Vandana Patravale

19. Smart Drug Eluting Stents ICT Prof. Vandana Patravale

20. Hydrotropic extraction of natural products ICT Prof. V. G. Gaikar

21. Purification and stabilization of hCG ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

22. Enzymatic catalysis for ascorbyl palmitate ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Annamma Anil

23. Purification of rifamycin B ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

24. Purification of penicillin G ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

25. Ultrasound assisted extraction ICT Prof. A.B. Pandit

26. Unique process for endotoxin removal ICT Prof. Arvind M. Lali and Dr. Sandeep Kale

27. Deoiled seed meals processing of animal/aqua/poultry feeds ICT Dr. Sandeep Kale

28. Production of biosurfactants ICT Dr. Amit Pratap and Dr. Sandeep Kale

29. Algal Biofuels ICT Prof. Arvind Lali and Dr. Reena Pandit

30. Novel technology for sugar cane juice processing to natural sugar ICT Dr. Sandeep Kale

31. Purification of tocopherols ICT Dr. Sandeep Kale


Course Coordinator Prof. Arvind LaliHead & Coordinator

Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT, Formerly UDCT), Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (E), Mumbai - 400019, MaharashtraE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 022-33611111 | Fax: 022-33611020




1st SEmESTER 21

3rd SEmESTER 12

2nd SEmESTER 21

Bioreaction Engineering 3

Unit Operation in Bio processing 3

Elective 1: Transport Phenomenon (Option 1) 3

Elective 2: Bio Analytical Techniques (Option 1) 3

Elective 2: Bioinformatics and Bio Statistical Methods (Option 2) 3

Project I: Critical review of one research paper (Report submission+Presentation) 3

Project II: Seminar (Report submission + Presentation) 3

Laboratory I: Biochemical Engineering Lab 3

Research Project Work (In-house) 12

Bio system Engineering 3

Bioreactor Design and Control 3

Elective 3: Adsorptive and Chromatographic separations (Option 1) 3

Elective 4: Protein and Enzyme Engineering (Option 1) 3

Elective 4: Patents and IPR (Option 2) 3

Project III: Critical literature review of research topic (Report submission + Presentation) 3

Lab II: Biochemistry, microbiology and Genetics 3

Lab III: Fermentation andDownstream Processing 3



4th SEmESTER 30

Research Project Work (In-house) 30

Student experimenting in Bio-Formulation Laboratory



West Bengal University of TechnologyWest Bengal

EligibilityB. Tech. in Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Bioengineering, Biotechnology.



1218

1418

1118

1118

1218

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationKolkatta, West Bengal

Student experimenting in Biochemical Engineering Laboratory

26,700 12,600 13,600 12,600 65,500SEmESTER I SEmESTER II SEmESTER III SEmESTER IV TOTAL

+ + + =




Number of Seats18

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Prof. Subrata Kumar DeyProfessorMolecular Genetics

Dr. Jaya BandyopandhyayAssistant Professor & HeadMolecular and Cell Biology

Dr. Shaon Ray ChaudhuriAssistant Professor Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Bioremediation

Dr. Soulalee Basu (in lien)Assistant Professor Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

mr. Amit K GuptaEffect of PRDM9 gene on recombination (hotspot creation) and no disjunction related to Down syndrome and recurrent abortion

ms. Binita Zipporah EIdentification of GATA -5 sequence variance in patients with congenitalheart disease

mr. Krishna Nand SinghInvestigation of beneficial and therapeutic aspect of fermented tea

mr. Prashant BajpaiStudies on the role of cellular-ageing related genetic biomarker in Alzheimer’s disease

ms. Rohini SinghEvaluation of MTHFR 677 C/T and 1298 A/C polymorphism as maternal risk factor for congenital heart disease and its association with Down syndrome birth

mr. Pradeep KumarEvaluation of Black tea as dietary antioxidant supplement during cancer treatment:An in vitro study

mr. moses GuriaStudies of Phthalate ester toxicity on the steroid metabolism in C. elegans development

ms. Sonali PardhiyaMicrobial nutrient sequestration from waste water for sustainable agriculture

mr. Zeeshan Ahmad KhanGSK3beta inhibition studies in Tauopathy cellular model

ms. Shalini Singh MicroRNA mediated regulation in Tauopathy cellular model

ms. SwatiStudy of Dr1 mediated gene regulation in T3 induced oxidative stress leading to neuro-degeneration

mr. Ganesh Prasath KOptimization of microbial sulfate reduction in a 220 litre packed bed reactor

Student working in the Laboratory





S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Microbial Enzymes as detergent additives West Bengal University of Technology -

2. Hide processing and methods & compositions West Bengal University of Technology -

3. Self-Sustained Microbial Detoxification Of Soluble Sulfate From Environmental Effluent

West Bengal University of Technology -


Total 57







Others 16 (28%)

57

Projects

02

Projects

02

Projects

02


01 01 01 01

UGC BRNS CSIR NTRF DBT IUACCCCRH

150l

50l

25l 25l 25l

10l20l



Patents filed/granted 02 International Patents



Course Coordinator Prof. Subrata Kumar DeyCoordinator

Department of BiotechnologyWest Bengal University of Technology, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700064, West BengalE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 033-23210731 | Mobile: 033-23211327






1st SEmESTER 23 3rd SEmESTER 24

4th SEmESTER 23

2nd SEmESTER 23

Microbial Biochemistry 3

Engineering Principles 3

Molecular Biology 3

Introductory Mathematics 3

Immunology 3

Lab - I Biochemistry and Analytical Techniques 3

Lab - II Microbiology 3

Lab - III Immunology 2

IPR 3

Bioprocess Plant Design 3

Elective - I 3

Elective II 3

Lab VI- Bioreactor Operations 4

Seminar/ Journal Club 1


Project Work 23


Bioprocess Engineering 3

Genetics & Cell Biology 3

Downstream Processing 3

Applied Bioinformatics 3

Communication Skills (Non-credit) -

Lab IV- Genetic Engineering 4

Lab V- Downstream Processing 4

Lecture in progress


Indian Institute of Technology KanpurUttar Pradesh

Program M.Tech in Biosciences & Biotechnology

EligibilityMaster’s degree in Science or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with biology or related subjects as one of the papers at the 10+2 level or later, along with a valid GATE score in related disciplines.


Number of Seats20


1220

0520

1220

1017

1017

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationKanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Fee Structure(Total Rs. 2,950 one time fee; Rs. 6,768 per semester and Rs. 20,000 for Gen/OBC students)

SEmESTER I2,9501,6925,000

SEmESTER II -1,6925,000

SEmESTER III -1,6925,000

TOTAL2,9506,76820,000

-1,6925,000

SEmESTER IV

Student at work in Molecular Biology Laboratory

+ + + =

22

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09


mode of SelectionAdmission Test Conducted by IIT Kanpur


Dr. Ashok KumarProfessorDownstream processing; Affinity interactions and Cell separations; Nanotechnology; Biomaterials; Tissue engineering

Dr. Balaji PrakashProfessorStructural Biology, Bioinformatics, Structure Based Drug Design

Dr. Dhirendra S. KattiProfessorTissue engineering; Controlled Drug Delivery System; Biomaterials

Dr. K. SubramaniamProfessorGerm cell development in C. elegans; Plant Parasitic Nematodes

Dr. Ashwani K. ThakurAssistant ProfessorMolecular Biophysics

Dr. Jonakli SenAssistant ProfessorRetinal development and differentiation

Dr. mainik DasAssistant ProfessorTissue Engineering

Dr. R. SankararamakrishnanProfessorModeling & simulation of biomolecules; Bioinformatics

Dr. S GaneshProfessor & HeadMolecular genetics of human disorders; Human gene structure and function

Dr. Pradip SinhaProfessorCancer Genetics, Growth Control & Pattern Formation using Drosophila model

mr. Aniket BangrooComparative study of influence of mechanical properties of polymeric gels synthesized at various temperatures for application in tissue engineering

mr. Vivek Singh Crystallographic and biochemical studies on a G-domain from YphC reveal that magnesium is not required for nucleotide binding but for its hydrolysis

ms. minnah ThomasDesign of PLGA fiber-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: Influence of surface modification on in vitro mineralization and cell behavior

ms. Priyanka DuttaFibrillarin positively regulates RAS/MAPK pathway to promote oogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans

ms. Itika SahaEffect of osmolytes on the mechanism of polyglutamine aggregation implicated in Huntington’s Disease

ms. Amreen QureshiGeneration of tools for functional characterization of candidate topographic guidance molecules

mr. Anubhav Peroxide sensing using Nanoceria

ms. Fiza Nasheen AhmedIdentification of Candidate Regulators for the Morphogenesis of Dentate Gyrus in Mouse

mr. Chandrakant mallickElectrical and Magnetic Properties of Silk Cocoon

ms. Yachna JainInvestigation of role of Dkk3 and Efemp1 in avian tendon development

ms. Heena PahwaEpigenetic regulation of Hippo signaling targets during Drosophila epithelial tumor progression

mr. Abhishek AcharyaAnalysis of variations in GTP hydrolysis mechanisms in Rab GTPases


Dr A. BandyopadhyayParticipating Faculty *



Dr. Jayandharan G. Rao Associate ProfessorHuman Molecular Genetics, Gene Therapy

Dr. Arun Kumar Shukla Assistant ProfessorStructural biology; Cellular signaling; Combinatorial biology

Dr. Bushra AteeqAssistant ProfessorMolecular oncology and Cancer therapeutics

Dr. Nitin GuptaAssistant ProfessorNeurophysiology; Computational biology

Dr. S. matheshwaranAssistant ProfessorDynamics of chromatin recognition & remodeling

Dr. Amitabha BandyopadhyayAssociate ProfessorSkeletal development and differentiation

Student working on Atomic Force Microscope




Others 10 (10%)




Total 102


Publications by Students29 National

Patents filed/granted 08 National and04 International Patents

102





Projects

22

Projects

08

Projects

03


01 01 01 04 01 01 01 01 01

DBT DST CSIR LSRB STC SERB DAE DIPAS ICAR OSDDU WTICMR

100l 100l 100l150l50l 50l 50l25l50l

1455l

355l

100l



Course Coordinator

Prof. S. GaneshHead & Coordinator

Department of Biological Sciences and BioengineeringIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur- 208016, Uttar PradeshE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]| Phone: 0512- 2594040 | Fax: 2594040


1st SEmESTER 23

Cell & Molecular Biology 9

Biochemistry & Structural Biology 9

Biomaterials 9

Modern Instrumental Methods in Biological Sciences 9

Instrumental Methods 9

Professional Communication -


Course No. Course Title Credit3rd SEmESTER 36

4th SEmESTER 36

M.Tech Thesis Work 36



2nd SEmESTER 23

Biopharmaceuticals 9

Elective 9

Seminar -

Laboratory Methods -



EligibilityMaster’s degree in Science or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with biology or related subjects as one of the papers at the 10+2 level or later, along with a valid GATE score in related disciplines.



31 31

3131

3031

2931

2431

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


LocationGuwahati, Assam

Building of Department of Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati

AssamIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati

24,600SEmESTER I

17,250SEmESTER II

17,250SEmESTER III

17,250SEmESTER IV

76,350TOTAL

+ + + =

Number of Seats31



mode of SelectionIIT - JAM

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. Aiyagari RameshAssociate ProfessorNanobiotechnology

Dr. Anil mukund LimayeAssistant ProfessorGene expression

Dr. B. AnandAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, RNA Biology, Molecular Evolution and Synthetic Biology

Dr. Biman B. mandalAssistant ProfessorHuman Tissue Engineering

Dr. Biplab BoseAssistant ProfessorMolecular Networks, Recombinant Proteins

Dr. Debasiah DasAssistant ProfessorMetabolic Engineering, Biochemical Engineering

Dr. Gurvinder Kaur SainiAssociate ProfessorFungal Biotechnology

Dr. K. PakshirajanAssociate ProfessorEnvironmental Biotechnology

Dr. Latha RanganAssociate ProfessorMolecular Systematics, Biofuels, IPR

Dr. Lingaraj SahooProfessorGenetic Engineering and Functional Genomics of Plants

Dr. Nitin ChaudharyAssistant ProfessorPeptide - Membrane Interactions

Dr. Arun GoyalProfessorGene expression Molecular Biology, Protein Engineering, Structural & Functional Proteomics

ms. Shirke Pallavi UdayStudies on Potential Therapeutic Applications of a Bacterial Amphiphile

mr. Abhayjit SinghRegulation of extracellular proteases in Bacullus cereus Strain PD1

mr. A Allen SamuelIdentification and Characterization of Riboswitches in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

mr. Saket Kumar SinghSilk Based Sustained Delivery of Model Molecule

ms. Ritika ChaturvediMolecular Signaling of Cripto-I

mr. Bikash Chandra maharajScreening, Optimization and scale-up of Streptococcus sp. for Synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

mr. Amritansh ChandraStudies on the production of cuticle degrading proteases and PCR-RFLP analysis of protease genes in Metarhizium anisopliae isolates

mr. Joyabrata malCarbon monoxide conversion using native hydrogenic microorganisms isolated from waste water treatment plant

ms. Rimjhim Roy ChoudhuryFlow cytometric studies on Pongamia pinnata

ms. Shivali RawatCloning and characterization of abiotic stress responsive EcPCS gene and VuDREB24 promoter

mr. Rajesh KumarExploring the membrane binding and potential antimicrobial activity of an amphipathic peptide derived from E.coli MreB protein

ms. Ruchi HandooProduction, purification and characterization of dextransucrase and dextran from Weissella cibaria VTT E-072749


Dr. Pranab GoswamiProfessorEnzyme-based biosensors for clinical and environmental studies, Development of enzymatic biofuel cell

Dr. Rajaram SwaminathanProfessorProtein structureand function

Dr. Rakhi ChaturvediAssociate Professor Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture

Dr. Rajan TamuliAssistant Professor Calcium signaling, Genetics, DNA repair

Dr. Sajukta PatraAssistant Professor Enzymes – applications in Pharma and food industry

Dr. Siddhartha S. GhoshProfessor Cancer gene Therapy, Nanobiotechnology, Molecular Pathways Involving Drug Resistance

Dr. Utpal BoraAssociate Professor Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

Dr. Vibin RamakrishnanAssistant Professor Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Bio-Nanotechnology

Dr. Vikash Kumar DubeyAssociate Professor Protein Biochemistry & Biochemical Parasitology

Dr. Vishal TrivediAssistant professor Intracellular Signaling in Plasmodium falciparum

Dr. Senthilkumar S.Assistant Professor Bio Calorimetry Bio-Process Analytical Technology

mr. Ujjwal Ranjan DahiyaAlcohol oxidase from Aspergillus terreus MTCC6324 : partial biophysical characterization of recombinant protein from E.coli BL21 and expression in eukaryotic system (Pichia pastoris)

mr. Patel Ashish A.Setting up total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy and employing it for single mole-cule studies of hen egg white lysozyme aggregation

ms. Preshobha K.P.In vitro morphogenesis and effect of abiotic elicitors on production of caffeine and theophyl-line in cell suspension cultures of ovary explants of tea (Camellia assamica ssp. Lasiocalyx)

mr. K. JagadeeshStudies on Mitochondrial component of calcium signaling on Neurospora crassa

mr. Preet Lal (also guided by Dr. Vikas K. Dubey)Cloning and expression of drug target genes for tuberculosis therapeutics

ms. Deepshika malik Multifunctional Silica Nanoparticle for Lipase Immobilization

mr. Ravindra A. RautDevelopment of Seri- Bioresource database(SBDB)

ms. Indrani RayQuantification of Topological and Sequential effects in Protein Conformational Fold Selection

ms. Robin SachdevaStudies on identification of novel drug target of Leishmaia donovani

ms. Anupriya mehra (also guided by Dr. Nitin Chaudhary)Study of Cytoskeleton of Uninfected RBCs to Endothelial Cells during Malaria like conditions

mr. Saurav Prasad (also guided by Dr. Anil m. Limaye)Feasibility Studies on Biotechnological Valorization of Whey Permeate for D(-) Lactic Acid Production

mr. Hemant Studies on marine cyanobacteria (Synechoccus sp.) for potential biofuel cell applications

ms. Tasneem AliAnalysis of MD simulation trajectories of intrinsically disordered proteins



Dr. Venkata D. VeerankiAssociate Professor Bioprocess Development, Metabolic Engineering

Dr. Piruthivi SukumarAssociate Professor Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Obesity

Dr. Ajaikumar B. KunnumakkaraAssistant ProfessorBiomedical Research

Dr. Sachin KumarAssociate Professor Identification of Molecular determinants of Avian Paramyxovirus Virulence

Dr. Bithiah BoseAssistant ProfessorGenetic Engineering of Stem Cells

Dr. S.P. KanaujiaAssistant ProfessorStructural Biology and Bioinformatics Studies

Dr. manish KumarAssistant ProfessorMolecular Interaction of Infectious Diseases

Scholars working in Research Laboratory


Total 71



71


795.30l

4350l

Green House




Projects

50

Projects

16

Projects

05


01 01 03 01 01 07 01 01 01

DBT DST DST - SERB CSIR Ministryof Textiles

MOEF ICMR ICAR DAE - BRNS DST - SERCMNRE Science & Engg. Research Board

50l 50l 75l 50l

550l250l 100l 145l

25l25l


DBT DBT


102.82l

20l










1st SEmESTER 30

2nd SEmESTER 32

4th SEmESTER 24

3rd SEmESTER 24

Bio techniques 6

Advanced Genetic Engineering 6

Elective - I 6

Elective - II 6

Analytical Biotechnology Lab 6

Quantitative Biology 8

Bimolecular & Cellular Process Engg. 6

Elective - III 6

Elective - IV 6

Applied Biology & Bio-engineering Lab 6

M. Tech Project II (MTP II ) 24

M.Tech Seminar 2

M. Tech Project I (MTP I) 22

Course Coordinator Dr. Venkata Dasu Veeranki Associate Professor

Department of Biotechnology Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, AssamE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0361-258 2212 | Fax: 0361-258 2249

Research Laboratory


Institute of Chemical TechnologyMaharashtra

Program M.Tech. in Food Biotechnology

mode of SelectionUniversity Entrance Test / GATE

EligibilityB. Tech. in Biotechnology or B. Tech. in Food Technology, GATE qualified.


Number of Seats10


1010

1010

1010

0510

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13



LocationMumbai,Maharashtra

Students experimenting in Downstream Processing and Biocatalysis Laboratory

53,936 52,616 1,06,552SEmESTER I + II SEmESTER III + IV TOTAL

+ =

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10


Students experimenting in Algal Biotechnology Laboratory


Prof. Smita S. LeleProfessor & Acting RegistrarPh.D. in Chemical Engineering

Prof. Rekha S. SinghalProfessor & Head Ph.D.(Tech) in Food Engineering & Technology

Dr. Laxmi AnanthanarayanAssociate Professor & Course CoordinatorPh.D.(Tech) in Food Engineering & Technology

Dr. Uday S. AnnapureAssociate Professor Ph.D.(Tech) in Food Engineering & Technology

Dr. Shalini S. AryaAssistant Professor Ph.D.(Tech) in Food Engineering & Technology

mr. Deepak KadamProduct and process development of ash gourd vegetable

mr. Parag KolekarBio fuels from sprouted wheat

ms. Shaila SonawaneStudies in preparation and utilization of enzyme active grain flours

ms. Richa AroraEnzymatic extraction of natural colors

mr. Pandurang marphalleStudies on omega-3 rich functional bread with flaxseed

ms. Nupur NagavekarFood biotechnological studies on fruit of Ficus benghalensis

ms. Apoorva GuptaModification of polyphenols for enhanced bioactivity

ms. Rati GuptaStudies on edible coatings for food preservation

ms. Ashu VermaStudies in gelatin

ms. Pavitra K.Characterization and quantification of biomolecule(s) produced by microbes isolated from kurdai: a traditional Indian fermented snack food


DBT




DST UGC World Bank (TEQIP II)RGC

Projects

01

Projects

02

Projects

02

Projects Projects

01 00


PhD (India) + Fellowship (India) 05 (14%)


Not Available 09 (26%)



Total 35


35

148l

13.85l

151.07l

189l

1.98l48l

167l

30.7l

Total Quantum of Funds ReceivedRs. 245.7lakhs (l)

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, New Delhi Infrastructure facilties

UGC• Infrastructure refurbishment (2008)

• Infrastructure refurbishment (2009)

• UGC CAS Phase – I

• UGC-BSR

World Bank (TEQIP II)Procurement of Equipment for institutional TEQIP unit

Publications by Students08 Papers 01 Book Chapter

Publications of Core Faculty in last Five yearsTotal 215 Publications with Impact Factor Range: 0.234 - 9.599


Patents filed/granted 11 Filed01 Granted

Technology Perfected/ Commercialized

S. No. Title of the Technology Licensor Name of Leader1. Justsip Vegetable Soup Mixes Trilok Foods Prof. S.S. Lele



M. Tech. Food Biotechnology students


1st SEmESTER 21

Basic Food Science and Technology 3

Fundamentals of Food Biotechnology and Genetics 3

Food Technology Laboratory 3

Food Safety and Toxicology 3

Food Standards and Safety Regulations (Batch 2012-2014) 3

Basics of Human Nutrition (Batch 2013-2015) 3

Critical review of one research publication 3

Seminar 3


2nd SEmESTER 21

Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering 3

Cell Culture Technology 3

Biotechnology of Fermented Foods 3

Food Biotechnology Laboratory 3

Marine Biotechnology (Batch 2012-2014) 3

Food Packaging (Batch 2013-2015) 3

Food Product Development & Analysis(Batch 2012-2014) 3

Enzymes in Food Industry (Batch 2013-15) 3

Critical Review of Research Project 3


3rd SEmESTER 21

Research work for thesis 21 Course No. Course Title Credit

4th SEmESTER 21

Research work for thesis 21

Course Coordinator Dr. A. LaxmiAssociate Professor & Coordinator

Department of Food Engineering and TechnologyInstitute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (East), Mumbai- 400019E-mail: [email protected]| Phone: 022-33612506 | Fax: 022-33611020


National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & ResearchPunjab

Program M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

mode of SelectionEntrance Test Conducted by NIPER

EligibilityGPAT qualified-B. Pharm./M.Sc. Life Sciences.


Number of Seats11


0911

0911

0911

1313

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2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13


Fee Structure(Total Rs. 84400/- for General Category and Rs. 36400/- for Reserved Category)


LocationMohali, Punjab

+ + + =SEmESTER I

33,40021,400

SEmESTER II17,0005,000

SEmESTER III17,0005,000

SEmESTER IV17,0005,000

TOTAL84,40036,400

Students working in Biotechnology Laboratory

2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09



Dr. U. C. BanerjeeProfessor & Head Fermentation Technology & Biochemical Engineer-ing & Applied Microbiology

Dr. U. C. BanerjeeProfessor & Head

mr. Bharat Prasad DwivediLipase-mediated kinetic resolution of drug intermediates

ms. Deepti D. SalveProduction of hyaluronic acid from Streptococcus zooeppidermicus and control of its molecular weight

mr. Gopal PatelMicrobial production of mycophenolic acid

ms. manli Ashutosh GadgilScreening, isolation, production and characterization of potential probiotics from aquatic sources

mr. Neeraj Singh ThakurChemo-enzymatic synthesis of (R)-, (S)-, and (RS)-alprenolol and acebutolol

mr. Prateek Kumar GuptaBiological synthesis of copper nanoparticles

ms. Preeti GrewalOptimization of growth and production of serratia peptidase by Serratia marcescens

mr. Sachin Dasu mulikChemo-enzymatic synthesis of (R)-, (S)-, and (RS)- practolol

ms. Seema Kirar Synthesis and biological evaluation of 6-substituted imidazopyridines as potential Topoisomerase II inhibiting anticancer agents

S. K. GuchhaitParticipating Faculty *

Dr. A.K. ChakrabortiDr. K. P. R. KarthaDr. K. B. TikooDr. Prabha GargDr. I. RoyDr. Abhay PandeyDr. Chhaya IyengarDr. Sushma SinghDr. I. P. Singh Dr. m. E. SobhiaDr. G. B. JenaDr. Rahul JainDr. Sanjay m. JachakDr. Pooja AroraAssociate Professor *

Associated faculties (from other departments) within the university take regular classes.

Demonstration of 40 L Bioreactor to the students


Patents filed/granted 08 Indian



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CSIR Deptt. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Projects

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38.23l36.27l 36.50l


Experiments showing the Production of Microbial Metabolites in 7 L Bioreactor


1. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles, A Kaler, N Patel, U.C. Banerjee, Current Research Information on Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(4): 68-71, 2011.

2. Extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Candida viswanathii, Abhishek Kaler, Rakesh Nankar, Mani Shankar Bhattacharyya and Uttam Chand Banerjee, Journal of Bionanoscience, 5: 53-58, 2011.

3. New Chemical and Chemo-enzymatic Routes for the Synthesis of (RS)-, and (S)-Enciprazine, Linga Banoth, Thete Karuna Narayan, U. C. Banerjee, Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, 23 (17): 1272-1278, 2012.

4. New chemo-enzymatic synthesis of (R)-1-chloro-3- (piperidin-1-yl) propan-2-ol, Linga Banoth, Thete Karuna Narayan, Brahmam Pujala, Asit K. Chakraborti and Uttam Chand Banerjee, Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, 23:1564-1570, 2012.

5. Enantioselective bioreduction of cyclic alkanones by whole cells of Candida sp., Rachit Patil, Linga Banoth, Amit Singh, Yusuf Chisti, U.C. Banerjee, Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, 31: 123-131, 2013.

6. Lipase catalyzed kinetic resolution for the production of (S)-3-[5-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-5-hydroxy-pentanoyl]-4- phenyl-oxazolidin-2-one: An intermediate for the synthesis of ezetimibe, Amit Singh, Yogesh Goel, Amit Kumar Rai, U. C. Banerjee, Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic, 85-86 :99-104, 2013.

7. Synthesis of Gold nanoparticles using whole cells of Geotrichum candidum, Amit Kumar Mittal, Abhishek Kaler, Aparna Vasant Mulay and U.C.

Banerjee, Journal of Nanoparticles, 2013, Article ID 150414, 6 pages.

8. One-pot synthesis of (R)-1-(1-naphthyl ) ethanol by stereoinversion using Candida parapsilosis, Suyog Madhav Amrutkar, Linga Banoth and U. C. Banerjee, Tetrahedron Letter 54 (25): 3274-3277, 2013.

9. Comparative studies on the antioxidant potential of vanillin-producing Saccharomyces boulardii extracts, Ajay Suryavanshi, Amit Agarwal, Abhishek Kaler, Umesh Bihade, Jasmine Kaur, Kulbhushan Tikoo, and U. C. Banerjee, Oxidants and Antioxidants in Medical Science 2(3):199-207, 2013.

10. Biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticle by whole cells of Saccharomyces boulardii and its evaluation as anti cancer agent, Navin Patel, Abhishek Kaler, Sanyog Jain, U. C. Banerjee, Current Nanoscience, (4): 463-468. 2013.

11. Efficient Chemo-enzymatic Synthesis of (RS)-, (R)- and (S)-Bunitrolol, Linga Banoth, Bhukya Chandarrao, Brahmam Pujala, Asit K. Chakraborti, U. C. Banerjee, Synthesis, 46: 479-488, 2014.

12. Biotransformation of 3-cyanopyridine to nicotinic acid by whole cells of recombinant Escherichia coli, Omkar Pai, Linga Banoth, Saptarsh Ghosh, Yusuf Chisti, U. C. Banerjee, Process Biochemistry 49, 655–659, 2014.

13. Microbial transformation of quinic acid to shikimic acid by Bacillus megaterium, Saptarshi Ghosh, Harish Pawar, Omkar Pai and U. C. Banerjee; Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2014, 1:7.


Course Coordinator Prof. U.C. BanerjeeHead & Coordinator

Department of Pharmaceutical TechnologyNational Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali-160062, PunjabE-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0172- 2214682-87| Fax: 2214692

Students of M. Tech Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme in NIPER with faculty


Total credits/ 4 semesters 15 +15+ 8 + 12 = 50


1st SEmESTER 15

Enzyme and Microbial Technology 1

Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals 2

Animal and Plant Cell Technology 1

Microbiology 1

Spectral Analysis 2

Separation Techniques 1

Biostatistics 2

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property & Technology Management 1

Seminar 1

General Laboratory Experience 3


2nd SEmESTER 15


Recombinant DNA Technology 2

Drug Metabolism 1

Pharmacological Screening and Assay 1

Bioinformatics 2

Molecular biology 2

Downstream Processing of Biological Products 1

Immunology and Immunotechnology 2

Seminar 1

General laboratory experience in the areas of specialization 2


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Synopsis 5

Presentation 3


4th SEmESTER 12

Thesis 9

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UNIVERSITIES/ INSTITUTES OFFERING m.SC./ m.TECH TEACHING PROGRAmmES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY IN INDIA WITH DBT SUPPORT As on March, 2015

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71 Universities Profiles

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OUTSTANDINGPERFORmERS


Outstanding Student and Faculty Performers - A few case studiesOutstanding Performers

Realising the importance of quality trained manpower for meaningful R&D and production activities in the area of biotechnology, the Department of Biotechnology initiated an integrated human resource development programme way back in 1985-86 comprising of post graduate teaching programmes in biotechnology, fellowships for doctoral and post doctoral research and short term training courses for upgrading the skills of mid-career scientists in research institutions and faculty engaged in UG and PG teaching in area of biotechnology and life sciences.

The Department started M.Sc. teaching programme in general biotechnology in 6 universities in 1985-86 and programmes have been expanded to cover 71 universities keeping in mind requirement of specialized manpower in specialized areas such as agricultural, medical, pharma, marine, environmental, industrial bioresources, biotechnology. These universities were selected carefully on the basis of in-house expertise and infrastructural facilities as well as proximity to premier institutions engaged in biotechnology research. The Department provided one time non-recurring grant for purchase of equipment, liberal recurring grants for consumables, books and journals, summer/winter training, travel etc. to provide good practical training to students. To ensure quality, students for DBT supported teaching programmes are selected through common entrance test conducted by JNU on all India basis or IIT-JAM or written test conducted by respective universities. All selected students are offered studentships. Creation of faculty positions, selection of quality students and provision of liberal recurring grants to provide practical training to M.Sc students improved teaching and research in biotechnology and allied life science fields. At present, a large number of students are enrolled in various biotech courses and they look forward towards successful role models in their field. Profile and write-up about those students who passed out from DBT supported teaching programmes and have made a mark for themselves in research, academia and industry in India would help present students in making correct career choices. A few ex-biotech students viz. Dr. Suraksha Diwan, an M.Sc. Biotechnology student from University of Calicut, Dr. Manish Rana, M.Sc. Biotechnology from G.B. Pant University and Dr. Amit Parikh, DBT-RA at NII, New Delhi are occupying scientific positions in Department of Biotechnology and are playing prominent role in policy formulation and implementation in the field of biotechnology. Several students from earlier batches have become faculty members in prestigious universities and research institutions and have attained senior positions in biotech industry in the country. It was felt that showcasing profiles of some of the outstanding performers would serve as role models for young students in the field of biotechnology and would inspire them to achieve greater heights. To name a few, Dr. Sanjeev Galande, a student of M.Sc. Biotechnology from Pune University has been

Outstanding Student and Faculty Performers


awarded prestigious National Bioscientist Award by DBT, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award by CSIR in 2010 and is senior scientist at NCCS, Pune, presently on deputation to IISER, Pune. Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, an M.Sc. Biotechnology student from IIT, Mumbai is Director, IGIB, Delhi. Dr. Rajeev Soni, an M.Sc. Biotech student from JNU, New Delhi was President and COO of Premas Biotech and is presently at BIOCON. The examples are innumerable. The purpose to showcase and highlight the achievements of some of the students is to inspire others to achieve greater heights. The cases covered in this article are on the basis of inputs received from the coordinators of DBT supported teaching programmes and it is only an illustrative list.

Similarly, faculty members involved in DBT supported teaching programmes are actively associated in different policy decisions of DBT through participation in Task Forces of DBT, have received extramural funding on competitive basis and have risen to leadership positions such as VCs of universities, Directors of research institutions etc. As an example, Prof. Pramod Tandon, ex-VC, NEHU, Prof. D. Deobagakar, ex-VC, Goa University, Prof. A.S. Kolaskar, ex-VC, University of Pune, Prof. K.C. Upadhayay, ex-VC, MS University, Baroda, Dr. Rakesh Bhatnagar, ex-VC, Kumaon University, Nainital, Prof. Jairup Singh, ex-VC, GNDU, Amritsar, Prof. W.N. Gade, VC, University of Pune, Dr. B.K. Konwar, VC, Nagaland University and Prof. Alak Kumar Burogohain,Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University have all been involved with DBT supported biotechnology teaching programmes and policy making in the field of biotechnology in the country. Profile of these illustrious and prominent faculty members would encourage not only young students but also young faculty members in the area of life sciences and biotechnology.

Several post doctoral students under DBT-RA programme are also occupying senior faculty positions in universities and research institutions (Prof. Anand K. Kondapi at University of Hyderabad, Prof. Prabhjeet Singh, GNDU, Amritsar, Dr. R. Narayanan, IISC, Bangalore) and biotech industries (Dr. S. Thippeswamy, CMD, Dr. Swamy’s Lab Pvt. Ltd., Dharwad).

It is expected that the students and faculty members whose contributions have not been included in this article would also provide their details so that contributions made by DBT in creating manpower in biotechnology could be substantiated for benefit of present and future students and faculty members. The leaders could also play the role of mentors and hand hold young students in shaping their career. Students could also form alumni networks which could also update employment and training opportunities for the benefit of present students.

Outstanding Faculty Performers

Professor Alak K Buragohain had his early education in Shillong, Meghalaya where he was born in March, 1956. He graduated from North East Hill University, Shillong in 1975 with a First Class First in Botany. After his Masters with specialization in Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding from Gauhati University in 1977, Professor Buragohain joined Handique College in Guwahati as a Lecturer. Thereafter, he joined Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine under the University of London for his PhD in Molecular Plant Virology on an Overseas Fellowship. He joined Gauhati University as an Associate Professor. Professor Buragohain moved to the newly established Central University at Tezpur, Assam, as the first Head of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in 1997 and got involved in the formation of the new Department. He earned an industrial project from the ONGC on Petroleum Biotechnology. Subsequently, on completion of the project, the first ever Centre for Petroleum Biotechnology in the North East India was established in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University. Professor Buragohain has resumed the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Dibrugarh University in 2013. He is actively engaged in teaching and research. His current areas of research are Anti-Tuberculosis drug from plants, Bio-Nano Material and Bacterial Evolutionary Biology.

Prof. Alak K Buragohain


Dr. Anand K. Kondapi is Professor in Molecular Therapeutics at Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, University of Hyderabad. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience in this area with 55 publications, 9 patents granted/filed, and has guided 15 students for PhD thesis. Dr. Kondapi completed Masters and Doctorate studies from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. As a physical chemist with PhD degree from Andhra University, his interest was to understand molecular recognition that occurs among biological molecules in progression of biological function. He joined NBTB Research Associateship from 1990 to 1993 at Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and DBT Overseas Associateship in 1996 to work at National Cancer Institute, NIH and Institute of Human Virology, Baltimore, USA. He has been addressing basic mechanism in disease progression with an aim to develop therapeutics in cancer, HIV and neuronal senescence.

Prof. Anand K Kondapi

Professor Ashok S Kolaskar has a career spanning over 30 years marked by numerous accomplishments in bioinformatics research, teaching, mentoring and managing large academic institutions with outstanding success acknowledged by numerous national and international awards, fellowships and recognitions. He is one of the first few scientists in the world to pursue research in bioinformatics and pioneered the establishment of the network of Distributed Information Centers (DICs) in India in the late 80s to initiate and promote bioinformatics research in India. Prof Kolaskar has been a professor of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at Pune University since 1986 and has been teaching postgraduate programs and mentoring PhD and M.Phil students for the past 28 years at various universities globally. In 1988 he founded the Bioinformatics Center at the Pune University. Prof. Kolaskar served as the Vice Chancellor of Pune University during 2001-06, when he introduced sweeping reforms in university governance, financial management, and quality management. He has published more than fifty research papers in national and international peer reviewed journals.

Prof. Kolaskar has also served as the Director of Bioinformatics, American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), Virginia, USA, where he introduced the culture of research in the non-profit service organization such as ATCC. He is the former Advisor to the National Knowledge Commission of India instituted by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. As Managing Director, DSK Global Education and Research Pvt. Ltd., he introduced a new and novel model of higher education that includes major training programs in animation, gaming and industrial design offered in collaboration with Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Valenciennes, France for the first time in India.

Prof. Ashok S. Kolaskar

Dr. Anil Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar has developed a strong academic programme in Agriculture Biotechnology.

As a successful researcher and teacher, he has mentored 12 PhD’s and 31 Master’s students. He has over 160 research papers published in National and International Journals of repute, A Text Book on “Biotechnology in Medicine and Agriculture: Principles & Practices”, a reference book on “Nanotechnology in Agriculture”, several manuals and other books to his credit and also filed patent on immunological approach for determination of virulence behavior of Karnal bunt (Tilletia indica, pathogen of wheat). The in-house research activities developed under his leadership have provided an excellent opportunity to the students both hands-on and strong theoretical background knowledge of latest instruments and devices.

Based on his long experience, Dr. Kumar has recently developed animal cell culture facility for production of hybridoma and cell culture based assays which can be effectively used for screening pharmaceutically important molecules.

Dr. Anil Kumar has organized several workshops on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics as Coordinator, Brainstorming session on “Prioritizing research areas in Nano-Bioinformation Technology for the development of Hill States” and Sensitization workshop on “Biosafety

Dr. Anil Kumar


of Genetically Modified Crops”, National Winter School on “Applications of Genomics in Crop Improvement” as course Director, Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress and National Conference on “Science of Omics in Agricultural Productivity: Future Perspectives”.

He is one of the highest rated instructors on student evaluations as analyzed based on the feedback taken by an independent committee of University and also nominated by the university for ICAR Best Teacher Award.

Prof. Anil Kumar is a teacher of long standing committed to both teaching and research. Based on his par excellence in maintaining high standards in biotech education, Dr Anil Kumar has been bestowed with the prestigious “INSA Teachers Award (2014)”.

Professor Konwar started primary schooling in tea garden at BPBM Higher Secondary School, Sonari and passed HSLC Examination in 1975. He completed 5 year integrated B.Sc (Agri.) degree program from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat with first class and a gold medal. He took M Sc Agri. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University in 1983 with first class and distinction.

He joined as Lecturer in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics in 1984 and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in next year. Securing an overseas fellowship towards the end of 1988, he went for higher studies in the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London and obtained D.Sc. in Microbiology and PhD in Plant Biotechnology in 1992. He joined Assam Agricultural University and became Associate Professor in same Department in 1994. In 1995, he joined Tocklai Experimental Station, Tea Research Association, Jorhat as a Senior Scientist (Biotechnology) and became In-charge in 1997 and Head of Botany Department in 1999. In 2002, he joined as Professor of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at Tezpur University and took the responsibility as Head of Department for two terms. In 2008, he took over the responsibility of Deanship of the School of Science and Technology. In 2011, he took over as Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University.

He has carried out 12 research projects funded by ICAR, DBT, Ministry of Commerce, Tea Board, AYUSH, CSIR, ONGC etc. He has supervised 36 M.Sc research projects at Assam Agricultural University and Tezpur University and PhDs. He has filed 3 patents and he and his research group have deposited 11 gene (DNA) sequences in National/International Gene Banks.

He has published more than 130 popular science, history and other articles in various Assamese magazines and newspapers, as well as more than 30 scientific articles in English Magazines in addition to 4 booklets/book chapters.

Prof. Bolin K. Konwar

An academician par excellence, Prof Dileep N. Deobagkar is the ex-Vice Chancellor of Goa University. Prior to joining Goa University, he was Professor of Molecular Biology and Director of Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, University of Pune, where he played a major role in the establishment of the Bioinformatics institute. In addition,Prof. Deobagkar also worked as Head of the Departments of Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Director of Bioinformatics Center at the Pune University. He completed graduate and post-graduate degree courses with distinction and first rank from Shivaji University and doctoral research (PhD) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. With basic training of research in molecular biology from IISc, Bangalore, he has worked in the International research centres of repute such as the National Cancer Institute, NIH, USA, Molecular Biology and Biophysics group at the Yale University, USA and the Freie University, Berlin, Germany. There are over 60 research papers to his credit in National and International refereed journals. Right from the advent of biotechnology discipline at the National Biotechnology Board in Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, Prof Deobagkar has been a member of various committees at the DST, CSIR, UGC and DBT for formulation of National policies in modern biology and biotechnology.

Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar


An able administrator and academician, Dr Kailash Upadhyaya sequenced two plant genes in late eighties. Currently, he is an Advisor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida. Prof Upadhyaya obtained PhD from Pennsylvania State University, USA in 1971 and research experience at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware. He joined Genetics Unit, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1973. In 1975, he joined the School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He served JNU in different academic capacities and as Dean, School of Life Sciences; Director of Genetic Engineering Unit and Director of Admissions. He was also Vice-Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2002-05). At JNU, he established a molecular genetics laboratory and started teaching courses on genetics, molecular biology, molecular genetics and genetic engineering. His research centred on characterization of heat shock proteins; isolation, characterization and regulatory controls of calmodulin (CaM) and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) genes from Arabidopsis; and functional characterization of retrotransposons from plant and rat genomes. He has mentored a large number of post graduate students and supervised 28 PhD students. Dr. Upadhyaya along with his colleagues was instrumental in setting up of DBT-supported Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (CPMB) in the School of Life Sciences at JNU which was upgraded in 1998 as National Centre for Plant Genome Research. He also worked for establishing the National Institute for Plant Genome Research. Prof. Upadhyaya has been Max-Planck and Senior DAAD Fellow in Germany and a Senior Fulbright Fellow in USA. He is an elected Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi; and the National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad.

Dr. K.C. Upadhyaya

Dr. Prabhjeet Singh is currently Professor at Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar. he completed M.Sc in Botany from University of Delhi, followed by Doctorate in Plant Physiology from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and opted for a career in plant molecular biology. The opportunity for venturing into this research stream was provided by the award of DBT sponsored Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1990-1991) and he got opportunity to carry out research on DNA fingerprinting of plants in the laboratory of Dr Lalji Singh at CCMB, Hyderabad. Dr. Prabhjeet Singh joined Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar in 1991 as a founder faculty member in the Department of Biotechnology. Since then, he has been involved in teaching M.Sc. students and has supervised five doctoral thesis and guided more than 40 M.Sc. students for their project dissertations. He has executed more than ten research projects sanctioned by different funding agencies viz., DBT, AICTE, CSIR, etc. The findings of these studies have been published in about 50 different journals of national and international repute. Dr Singh is on the panel of referees for reviewing manuscripts for publication in more than 30 international journals, including Nature. He is also on the panel of referees for reviewing applications for research grants submitted to different funding agencies.

Dr. Prabhjeet Singh

Dr. Pratap Pati is working as Associate Professor in Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar. Since the past 14 years, he has been engaged in teaching and research at GNDU. Soon after completing PhD from CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology, Palampur, Dr. Pati joined the Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences at GNDU as a lecturer and has since served the university in various capacities. Through international fellowships, Dr. Pati gained post-doctoral research experience at CIRAD, Montpellier, France and Department of Horticulture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Currently, he is working in the area of biotechnological interventions in medicinal plants and studying the role of phytohormones in stress management. Bestowed with the INSA Teachers Award in 2012, Dr. Pati has been a committee member for preparation of syllabus and framing guidelines of DBT-JRF program. He is also a committee member for mentoring Colleges under Star College Scheme of DBT.

Dr. Pratap Kumar Pati


A top notch researcher, Prof Rakesh Bhatnagar has been working in the field of Anthrax for past 20 years. He has to his credit the development of genetically engineered vaccine against anthrax. The technology of recombinant anthrax vaccine has been transferred to Panacea Biotech Ltd. and the vaccine has successfully undergone Phase I and Phase II human clinical trials. The DNA vaccine against Rabies has been developed in his laboratory. Prof. Bhatnagar joined the prestigious Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU) in 1989 and has been associated with the university in various capacities. He also took over the reins of Kumaun University, Nainital as the Vice-Chancellor for a brief period. Currently, he is the Dean, School of Biotechnology at JNU. Prof. Bhatnagar did PhD in Biochemistry from National Sugar Institute in Kanpur and post doctoral experience in overseas institutions like Freiburg University, Germany; CHU, Caen, France; NIH, USAMRIID. He has over 123 research publications to his credit and reviewer of many international journals like Infection and Immunity, FASEB Journal, Vaccine, Molecular Immunology, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Dr. Rakesh Bhatnagar

Dr. Wasudeo Namdeo Gade is the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Pune. Prior to this, he was the Director, Board of Colleges and University Development. Dr Gade did his B.Sc. in Biology from Nagpur University and M.Sc. (Life Sciences), M.Phil and Ph.D in Life Sciences from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He continued his research in France and Sweden. Before joining University of Pune, he served as a Scientist at Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR, New Delhi) for 20 years. He was involved in technology development for rare and high value biological products particularly ophthalmic grade hyaluronic acid which has been commercialized. At the University of Pune, he was Professor of Biotechnology before taking over as Vice-Chancellor. As Vice-Chancellor, he has brought in automation in governance particularly in examinations, established collaborations with high ranking overseas Universities, given boost to research initiatives, launched many student-centric schemes and schemes for attracting talent at faculty level etc.

Prof. Wasudeo N. Gade


Sh. Chandan Kumar is currently Scientific Officer-D in Isotope Applications & Radio-pharmaceuticals Division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, under aegis of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. He joined the Radiopharmaceuticals Division in 2006 and is an alumnus of Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar from where he did M.Sc in agricultural biotechnology. In 2013, he submitted PhD thesis at Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC, Mumbai. With 12 publications to his credit, he has developed a single vial kit for cardiac imaging with his colleagues at BARC. In addition, he has also developed osteosarcoma cell culture model for the in-vitro testing of bone pain palliation agents at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Dr. Deepankar Ramteke is an alumnus from Rashtrasanta Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur Uni-versity, Nagpur, from where he completed MSc biotechnology. Currently, he is working as Manager with Merck Specialities Pvt. Ltd. in Gujarat, which is Indian sales organization of the global Merck Group of Darmstadt, Germany, which supplies the high-quality pharma-ceutical and chemical products in Indian market. Mr Ramteke’s message to the students: Set high goals and pursue it with passion; Have an innovative attitude and patience to overcome difficulties; and welcome people who can take challenges.

Outstanding Student Performers

Dr. Sanjeev Galande obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1996. As a postdoctoral fellow at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA from 1996-2001, he studied the role of MAR-binding proteins in tumorigenesis. Dr. Galande joined the National Centre for Cell Science in Pune, India in 2001 as a senior scientist. In 2010, Dr. Galande was recruited as a Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER, Pune). Research in Dr. Galande’s laboratory is focused on studying how the dynamic changes in higher-order chromatin assembly govern gene expression in a spatial and temporal manner. At IISER, he leads the Centre of Excellence in Epigenetics (CoEE) and has assembled a team of scientists to study the evolution of epigenetic mechanisms using multiple model systems. Epigenetics is an emerging field of research that holds great potential to uncover the secrets of the blueprint of life. The CoE in Epigenetics focuses on epigenetic modifications underlying variety of biologically important phenomena and their role in gene expression, regeneration, cancer, behavior, aging and evolution. To fulfill these goals, Dr. Galande has established a multidisciplinary program engaged at the interface of biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, cell biology, proteomics and genomics. His lab has also contributed a number of innovative technologies for biological research, including a novel cassette for expression and purification of recombinant proteins.

Dr. Sanjeev Galande was a recipient of the International Senior Research Fellowship from the Wellcome Trust, UK, from 2005-2010, the National Bioscience award from Deptt. of Biotechnology in 2006, the Swarnajayanti Fellowship in 2007 and the Shanti swaroop Bhatnagar Award in 2010. Dr. Galande is an elected fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (2010) and the Indian National Science Academy (2012).

Being an M.Sc. Biotech from University of Pune, Dr. Galande is a source of inspiration. He shares his experience: The M.Sc Biotechnology masters degree program developed by the Department of Biotechnology provides an advanced practical knowledge of biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies underpinning modern biotechnology and how they can be applied to solve real world problems. The course provides opportunities for biotechnology students to develop and demonstrate state-of-the-art knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and understanding of selected topics in biotechnology as well as basic biology. As an MSc Biotechnology student, I was exposed to many new courses including interdisciplinary courses such as biostatistics and bioorganic chemistry, which have been instrumental in providing a broader base towards my pursuit of science. All these

Dr. Sanjeev Galande

Sh. Chandan Kumar

Dr. Deepankar Ramteke


Dr. Rajeev Soni is a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Cambridge, U.K. and has over 20 years of research and development experience including industry and academia. He completed his M.Sc. Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been accredited with the discovery of G1 cyclins in plants during his PhD, a discovery that changed the course of plant growth and development field. He was instrumental in the discovery of a selective small molecule inhibitor of Cdk4 at Novartis and has patents on the development of a synthetic nuclease for bioterrorism applications while researching at the Naval Research Lab in the USA. He has been instrumental in the design and management of state of the art molecular biology labs at Lidak (Avanir) Pharmaceuticals, La Jolla, USA, De Montfort University, Leicester, U.K., The Naval Research Lab, Washington D.C., USA, Ranbaxy biotechnology, Gurgaon, India and at PREMAS, Gurgaon, India. He has managed mutli-skilled and mutli-lingual teams across various functions and countries.

Dr. Rajeev Soni

Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale is the Director of CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB). He has led interdisciplinary initiatives that have spawned new avenues in the area of functional genomics research and healthcare. Prior to this, he was a faculty at National Institute of Immunology (NII). Dr. Gokhale completed his PhD degree from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and Postdoctoral work at Stanford University. Dr. Gokhale obtained his M.Sc. Biotechnology from IIT, Mumbai from the Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering.

He is recipient of several awards including, Infosys Prize, Swarnajayanti Fellowships, Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award, National Bioscience Award for Career Development from Department of Biotechnology and Distinguished Alumnus Award of IIT-Bombay. He is a member of several scientific advisory committees and is also on the editorial board of Journal of Biological Chemistry, Section Editor of Tuberculosis journal and on the Advisory Board of Natural Product Reports.

Dr. Gokhale is also Co-founder of Vyome Biosciences (VYOME), a biopharmaceutical company developing best in class drugs for dermatology care utilizing genomics knowledge.

Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale

Dr. Mukesh Pasupuleti is presently working as Senior Scientist in Microbiology Division, Central Drug Research Institute at Lucknow. His research interest involves designing, testing and optimising (both in vitro as well as in vivo), various antimicrobial agents especially for bacterial and fungal infections. Dr. Pasupuleti completed his Masters in biotechnology from Calicut University, Kerala and PhD in clinical medicine from Lund University, Sweden. Post PhD, he gained research experience at various reputed international research institutions like the Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity Research, University of British Columbia, Canada and the Lund University, Sweden. Prior to joining CDRI, he was working as the Research Assistant Professor, SRM Research Institute, SRM University, Chennai.

Dr. Mukesh Pasupuleti

Dr. Mridul Mukherji is an alumnus of the University of Calicut, Kerala from where he did Masters in biotechnology. Currently, he is Associate Professor, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy at the University of Missouri in Kansas city, USA. Passionate about research and teaching, Dr Mukherji said “I have loved biotechnology/life science research and teaching more than any other profession in life. But I had to work extremely hard to succeed. And unfortunately, just hard work doesn’t guarantee success in research. One has to be very lucky as well. Sharing his significant achievement till date, he said, “It was to determine the oxygen sensing mechanism at molecular levels in cells.” Advising students he stated “Make sure you love what you choose to do. Work hard and honestly. There are no short cuts in life”.

Dr. Mridul Mukherji

courses as well as the excellent practicals provided in-depth knowledge of the subject and paved the way for my career in biology.


Dr. Suraksha Sachdeva Diwan is presently Scientist ‘D’ in Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. She is a PhD in Bio-Medical Sciences with specialisation in malaria vaccine development from ICGEB, New Delhi. She did her Masters in Biotechnology from University of Calicut, Calicut.

Before joining DBT as Scientist C, she joined DBT-Cell for UNESCO Regional Centre for Biotechnology Training and Education as a Scientific Consultant. Thereafter, she joined DBT as Scientist ‘C’ and has been handling few important schemes of the Department.

She is involved in Project Management, New Area and Strategy Planning under Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) and other activities of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) which is an inter-phase agency set up by DBT.

She is involved in Project Generation, Priority Area identification and Programme Management under Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund (IABF) a Collaboration with Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR), Australia and Indo-Queensland Collaboration with Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), Queensland.

Dr. Suraksha S. Diwan

In 2005, he founded PREMAS Biotech, along with a team of entrepreneurs and investors and served as President and COO from inception till January 2012. He was responsible for in-house and contract research and development. He managed marketing and business development aspects and has keen understanding of the life science market in India, Europe and USA. While at PREMAS, he was part of the implementation team for “Lean Management” or the “Toyota production Process”; possibly, one of the first companies in India to implement this in the biology sector coupled with electronic lab-notebook and SDMS for a 21CFR part 11 compliant set up. PREMAS successfully delivered over 150 proteins from mg to gm levels in a span of 4 years.

In 2012, he joined Biocon as Associate Vice President where he was responsible for managing the Molecular Biology department and for development of biosimilars mainly focusing on long acting insulin analogs.

Rajeev has now turned his attention and focus to the use of enzymes to provide cleaner, greener and sustainable solutions. He is currently serving as Senior Manager, R&D at Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore where his group is responsible for developing novel enzyme solutions for various industrial applications.

Rajeev has several patents and publications to his credit and his area of specialization includes Innovative drug discovery research for Cancer and Infectious diseases focusing on both NCE’s and Bio-therapeutics, CRAMS (contract research and manufacturing services), enzyme engineering for various industrial applications, development and refinement of systems for protein expression in E.coli, yeast and mammalian cells, fund raising, strategic planning, business development, consulting for biosimilars and development of novel bio-therapeutics.


COURSe CURRiCUlUM ReviSiON


Course Curriculum RevisionFraming of Model Course Curricula

M.Sc. in General Biotechnology

DBT PG Teaching Programme

Curriculum Revision


Biotechnology is multi-disciplinary, rapidly advancing field and is an amalgamation of biology, chemistry, computer sciences, physics and mathematics. Considering the multidisciplinary nature of biotechnology and profound impact of the sector on the evolving Indian economy, it is necessary to introspect and adapt to these changes proactively so that effective contributions be made towards human resource development. In 2008, DBT in association with Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) carried out exercise for framing of the biotechnology course curricula to incorporate latest developments in biotechnology and coordinated with all stakeholders i.e. coordinators, students, scientists, industry experts, etc. to accomplish the task.

The exercise was aimed at revision and reframing of the curricular guidelines for the courses in Biotechnology for the following 10 Post Graduate Courses in Biotechnology supported by DBT across the country:

Framework of Model Course Curriculum

The methodology for revising the curricula of above courses was focused on the following basic objectives.

M.V.Sc. inAnimal Biotechnology

M.Sc. in Molecular & Human Genetics

M.Sc. in Neuroscience

M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology

M.Sc. in General Biotechnology

M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

M.Tech. in Biotechnology& Biochemical Engineering

M.Sc. inAgricultural Biotechnology

M.Sc. inMarine Biotechnology

M.Sc. in Environmental Biotechnology

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MeTHODOlOGY FOR ReviSiNG CURRiCUlA

Synchronization of the curricula of

the above courses acros the country

Inclusion of new topics including the latest advancements

in the field and deletion of obsolete

ones, if any

Revisiting and modification of

existing content and developing content for newly identified

topics

A meticulous and structured approach was adopted to accomplish the course curriculum revision exercise comprising of comprehensive understanding of current practices in biotechnology education, identification of revision needs from various stakeholders, need assessment and validation, design of draft core as well as subject-specific curricula, expert vetting by eminent researchers and industry establishments and finalization of course curricula based on multi-stakeholder feedback. It was also felt that this exercise needs to be repeated at frequent intervals.


MODel COURSe CURRiCUlA CAN Be ACCeSSeD FROM :

Several brainstorming discussions were held for achieving the desired balance between the foundation courses and latest developments in biotechnology. The salient features of the revised curricula can be summarized as follows:

1. Uniformity in the Curriculum Structure of the revised PG Courses in terms of the total number of credits, number of credits allotted to the theoretical and practical teaching per semester, credits for the dissertation, tutorials, etc. The curricula content was designed to include 5 units of equal weightage in terms of the time allotment, followed by a list of books and/or references.

2. A set of Make Up Courses or Remedial Courses were introduced to bridge the gap in the background of students from different streams, wherever, the intake is open to both life-science and non-life science streams.

3. A set of Foundation Courses including Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Analytical Techniques etc. have been introduced across all specializations with a view to build a strong knowledge base of Biotechnology for all PG Students irrespective of specialization.

4. Practical training was emphasized by increasing the duration of Lab Courses to 24 hours/week during the first three semesters.

5. Tutorials were allotted 1 credit per semester comprising of Seminars, Journal Clubs etc., making it a mandatory component of all the curricula.

6. The revised curriculum included emerging topics such as Nanobiotechnology, Protein Engineering, Stem Cell Biology etc. as latest advancements in the field.

7. Considering the importance of the knowledge of IPR related issues, a compulsory course on IPR & Bio-safety was introduced.

8. In-house Project Work for dissertation was made mandatory to ensure accountability, uniformity.

9. An elective on Bio-entrepreneurship was recommended for all PG programmes to inculcate entrepreneurship instinct among students. Further, the other electives were recommended to take adequate care of the recent areas of the respective specialization depending on in-house expertise.

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iNDePeNDeNT evAlUATiON exeRCiSe & FeeDBACK MeCHANiSM


independent evaluation exercise & Feedback Mechanism

In order to examine and assess the effectiveness and outcomes, identify gaps and give suitable recommendations for three DBT HRD programmes - Post-Graduate Teaching programme, Junior Research Fellowship programme and Research Associateship Programme, an independent evaluation study was assigned by DBT to Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL). The evaluation study considered and measured the contribution of the DBT HRD programmes in meeting its stated programme objectives of human resource development. For assessing the outcome of the post-graduate teaching programme, a mix of qualitative as well as quantitative parameters were studied including teaching quality, core faculty strength, regular faculty strength with specialization, participation of guest faculty, publications, innovative teaching methods, access to facilities and resources, infrastructure facilities for teaching and research, extramural funding received by faculty, research activities, imparting dissertation, hands-on-experience, summer/winter training/industrial visit, revision of course curriculum, student support and mentoring, administrative practices, student feedback mechanism, timely disbursement of fellowship, years of support of DBT, filling up of sanctioned seats, placement and overall encouragement and motivation provided to the students. The study comprised of extensive literature review on similar impact assessment studies of national as well as international repute, close examination of HRD programmes, exhaustive data collection, stakeholder consultations, conducting site visits to all the DBT supported universities/institutes, eliciting feedback from the concerned stakeholders i.e. course coordinators, students, fellows, site visit experts, associated project management agencies, etc. The study was carried out under the overall guidance of an expert advisory committee which advised on selection of evaluation parameters, relative weightage of different parameters and experts for site visit. Based on differential weightage assigned to the various performance indicators provided by student and site visit experts and factual information regarding the programme, a cumulative score/grade was arrived at for each of the DBT programmes running in the various universities/institutes. The “Evaluation Methodology” section covers the methodology adopted for carrying out the independent evaluation exercise and “Evaluation Outcome” section provides the grades accorded to 71 universities/institutes conducting DBT supported PG teaching programmes in Biotechnology.

The evaluation of DBT supported PG teaching programmes at 71 universities was based on analysis of 3 independent feedbacks namely (i) Obtaining factual information in a structured questionnaire from course coordinators and its evaluation (ii) Feedback of experts based on site visit to the institute/university to get first hand information about quality of teaching programme including assessment of infrastructure, interaction with faculty members and students and (iii) independent feedback from students through questionnaires and online feedback mechanism. Separate questions were designed to elicit the desired information for each of the above 3 components. The relative weightage for scoring the performance is given below on Table 1.

Independent Evaluation of DBT supported PG teaching programme involving feedback of all stakeholders

iNDePeNDeNT evAlUATiON exeRCiSe

RelATive WeiGHTAGe FOR SCORiNG OF DBT PROGRAMMeSTable. 1

S. No. Parameters for Assessment- Score of the University Weightage

1. Site Visit Feedback (Teaching Quality, Infrastructure, Research, Student Support) 40 %

2. Student Feedback (Teaching Quality, Facilities Dissertation, Academic Activities, Administrative Practics, Student Support and Progression)

20 %

3. Factual Departmental Information (Based on course coordinator feedback)- No. of filled seats against sanctioned student seats (5%)- No. of core faculty against sanctioned student seats (5 %)- Average impact factor of international publications (5 %)- No. of international publications (5 %)- No. of Student Publications (5 %)- Quantum of extramural infrastructure funding (2.5 %)- Quantum of extramural research funding (2.5 %)- Fee structure (4 %)- Student placment (PhD, fellowship and industry) against sanctioned student seats (6 %)

40 %

evAlUATiON MeTHODOlOGY


Based on the cumulative scores for DBT supported PG teaching programmes, grade was assigned to them. The scale for grading the programmes is given below on Table 2.

The table showing grades assigned to DBT supported PG teaching programme at 71 universities/institutions is shown below on Table 3.

SCAle FOR GRADiNG DBT PG TeACHiNG PROGRAMMeS

RANKiNG ACCORDeD TO DBT SPONSOReD PG TeACHiNG PROGRAMMe iN BiOTeCHNOlOGY BY iNDePeNDeNT evAlUATiON exeRCiSe

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Table. 3

S. No. Cumulative Series (Out of 100 %) Grade

1. ≥ 80 % A +

2. ≥ 70 % > 80 % A

3. ≥ 60 % > 70 % B++

4. ≥ 50 % > 60 % B+

5. ≥ 40 % > 50 % B

6. < 40 % C

NAMe OF UNiveRSiTY/iNSTiTUTe GRADe /RANK

M.Sc. iN GeNeRAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi A+

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai B+

MS University, Baroda B

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune B++

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi B++

Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai A+

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee A

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh A

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar B+

Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore B++

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad A

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla B++

University of Calicut, Calicut B++

Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali B+

Tezpur University, Tezpur B++

Gulbarga University, Gulbarga B+

University of Jammu, Jammu A

University of Mysore, Mysore B++

University of Allahabad, Allahabad B+

Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar B++

University of Kashmir, Srinagar B++

Kumaun University, Nainital B

evAlUATiON MeTHODOlOGY


University of North Bengal, Siliguri B+

University of Lucknow, Lucknow B+

Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar B+

Pondicherry University, Puducherry B++

Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati B

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur B

Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan B+

T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur C

Burdwan University, Burdwan C

HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Not ranked

North Eastern Hill University, Shillong B++

M.Sc. iN AGRiCUlTURAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat B++

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore A

GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar A

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur B+

Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Raipur A

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Latur B

Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar B+

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad A

Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur B+

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore B++

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad C

Rajendra Agricultural University,Samastipur B+

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Kalyani B++

M. Sc. iN BiOReSOURCe TeCHNOlOGY

Baba Gulam Shah Baadshah University, Rajauri C

M. v. Sc. iN ANiMAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar A

Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur B++

Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati B

Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur B+

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana B++

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technologyof Kashmir, Shuhama, Srinagar

B++

MASTeRS iN MeDiCAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi A

Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak B+

MASTeRS iN MOleCUlAR AND HUMAN GeNeTiCS

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi B++

M.Sc. iN NeUROSCieNCe

Jiwaji University, Gwalior B++


M.Sc./M.Tech. iN MARiNe BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Goa University, Goa B+

Annamalai University, Parangipettai B

Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi A

M.Sc. iN iNDUSTRiAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar B+

M.Sc. iN eNviRONMeNTAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Shivaji University, Kolhapur B+

M.Tech, iN BiOCHeMiCAl eNGiNeeRiNG & BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur A+

Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi A+

Anna University, Chennai B++

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai A

West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata B++

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur A+

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati A

M.Tech. iN FOOD BiOTeCHNOlOGY

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai B+

M.Tech. iN PHARMACeUTiCAl BiOTeCHNOlOGY

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Mohali B++

As a result of the detailed analysis of the information gathered during the course ofevaluation of individual programme is highly regarded amongst all the concerned beneficiaries and stakeholders and is also contributing strategically in identifying, training and empowering quality manpower in short-term and long-term towards research capacity building.

Both qualitative and quantitative feedback from all stakeholders of DBT supported PG teaching programme constituted a critical component of the independent evaluation exercise. The qualitative feedback received during the course of this independent evaluation exercise from the site visit experts, course coordinators, past and present students is summarized below.

exPeRTS FeeDBACK

I was privileged to visit 23 Institutions under this programme with an excellent and efficient support from BCIL in the form of logistics and fact sheets on each programme. I along with another expert and a representative of BCIL had detailed look at their infrastructure, curriculum and its delivery, administrative support. We had free and frank interactions with the students, faculty and head of the institutions besides the coordinator. What impressed us most was that these programmes individually cover so many professional fields such as Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Fisheries, Veterinary, Human Genetics, and General Biotechnology with emphasis on basic sciences. The support was spread to diverse Geo Social areas across the country. It was not limited to elite institutions in Metropolis areas but also extended to virtual hinterland of UP, Bihar, Karnataka etc. No matter where the programme was located, it has distinct identity. It was considered one of the better, if not

FeeDBACK MeCHANiSM

Ex DeanCollege of Basic Sciences, G.B Pant University of Agriculture, Pant Nagar

Prof. G.K. Garg


the best, department of the institution and attracted better students available in that area. The quality of teaching and faculty too, by and large, was well recognized by students as well as respective head of the institutions and barring one or two stray cases, the programme received full and enthusiastic support from them. We found that inter alia institutions have evolved to different stages. Some Institutions like IIT Kanpur, Cochin University (Marine Biotechnology), Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, have reached a stage where with little support and cajoling, graduating students will be willing to set their own enterprises based on the training and biotechnology development exposure they got in the institution. As against this, the programmes located in backward areas in Bihar, UP and Karnataka were striving hard to provide opportunities to their students to find solutions to zonal problems like salinity, drought, etc through exposure to modern biology. Behind the success of running such programmes against all the odds, there was a committed coordinator. We also realized that if DBT could provide some additional support as outlined below, it could improve their performance and narrow the gap that exists between the programmes in elite institutions vs those located in underprivileged areas.

The specific suggestions are:1. Provide one time fund to permit purchase of multiple units of basic equipment so that each student can do the basic experiments individually and develop better understanding.

2. Establish National Emeritus Teacher Fellowships to identify and support individuals known to possess better teaching skills and encourage them to give lectures and become adjunct faculty in the institutions located in the remote areas.

3. Provide special funds for students to travel to premier institutions and industries under educational tour to get exposure.

4. Evolve a mechanism to develop uniform academic calendar across the institutions so that educational tours and summer training slots become possible.

Ex Professor of Zoology & Ex Dean, Faculty of Science University of Delhi

Prof. v.K Bhasin

The Post-Graduate Teaching Courses in Biotechnology were initiated in 1985 in six universities in collaboration with University Grants Commission, ICAR and Department of Ocean Development by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Now, seventy plus Departments are being supported in diverse sub-fields like agricultural-, basic-, medical-, marine-, veterinary-, industrial-, pharmaceutical-biotechnology etc., to name a few.

Indeed, it was an honor to interact with DBT Post-Graduate fraternity in some of the Departments along with another expert member. Personally, it has been an enriching experience while interacting with students and faculty alike.

The program has largely succeeded in its mandate of creating a trained pool of Post-Graduate Biotechnology students – rather in excess than the academia or industry can absorb at present. It’s heartening that these students acquire hands-on experience in modern tools and techniques in specialized sub-fields of Biotechnology. The course content of most sub-fields is contemporary, and being periodically updated. Excellent infrastructure facilities have been created at centrally funded University Departments/Institutes, – some of the state funded teaching Departments are also not far behind. However, most other state funded Biotechnology Departments need further helping hand to bring them at par with others.

At places, DBT Post-Graduate students felt absolutely satisfied by the quality of teaching and mentoring. Teachers at these Departments provide latest trends and knowledge gaps on the topics contained in the syllabus, and underlying principles are explained in a lucid manner. Teacher connects and relates the topic to society and industry. These teachers employ contemporary ICT tools to impart knowledge to have a lasting impact on the minds of students. They are keenly involved both in teaching and research. However, in some other places, students are not satisfied, they conveyed deep sense of frustration with quality of teaching and mentoring offered. Clearly, there exist wide inequalities in quality of education imparted at these DBT Post-Graduate teaching centers. These discrepancies need to be corrected.


Some of the following observations may help in this direction to achieve minimum/uniform education standards: 01. Wherever, core faculty is less than five in numbers – teaching and mentoring is not to the satisfaction of students.

02. Wherever, faculty members are actively engaged in research – teaching and mentoring quality is generally considered satisfactory by the students.

03. Post Graduate Faculty not having extramural funding for research should be encouraged to apply for research projects and may even be funded on priority.

04. Motivating students to be innovative and enterprising is mostly absent.

05. Research collaboration with industry is largely wanting.

06. Absence of research ambience demotivates students from higher studies where few,

if any, qualify competitive exams like CSIR-NET.

07. Consistent decline in rank of students seeking PG admission in some of the Departments is a clear indication of non-performing Departments.

08. Some Departments could never fill allotted quota of students in the last five years.

09. Students are more interested in exposure to the industry.

10. Some of the sub-areas need re-orientation. For instance, consider making students of medical-biotechnology proficient in taking blood/clinical samples from human subjects, who are lacking this competence as of now.

11. Core faculty must strengthen teaching by inviting additional faculty from other disciplines within University/Institute or from outside.12. Core faculty should be encouraged to attend workshops in their areas of teaching/ specialisation.

13. Good lectures be shared in video format among different departments to bridge quality gap.

14. Invited guest lectures by industry leaders and academia should be encouraged.

15. Bio-safety precautions should be followed by veterinary departments working on animal pathogens.16. Important courses like pharma-related and bioinformatics should be emphasized.

17. Feedback about teaching should be emphasized. From a modest beginning of supporting six institutes in 1985, the network of DBT

Post Graduate teaching program has now expanded to the entire country. It is time to consolidate gains and maintain uniformity in imparting the quality education. It’s a challenging task. DBT must weed out consistently non-performing Departments from its network. As most non-performing Departments do not have minimum five core faculty members in Biotechnology – they be given time to recruit meritorious core faculty. It is desirable to strengthen promising but no so good Departments by providing extra funding and finally rewarding, recognizing the meritorious Departments.

COORDiNATORS FeeDBACKM.Sc. inBiotechnology Programme

Dean & ProfessorSchool of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Prof. Rakesh Bhatnagar

We were part of DBT Post graduate teaching programme since its inception in 1985. We could get the brightest students from across the country due to nationwide test funded by DBT and conducted by JNU. DBT gave us six faculty positions and generous equipment grant to start the programme and funded us for recurring expenses for all these years. Due to DBT support, we could attract and train the best students who are holding top positions both in academics and in the industry. Our students are CEO, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Directors and Research Scientists in the biotech industry and faculty members in academic institutions both in India and abroad. Taken together, this program has helped the country to nurture multibillion dollar industry in the country.


I have been associated with the DBT-supported M.Sc. Biotechnology teaching programme at the University of Pune since last 22 years. Since its inception in 1985, our M.Sc. Biotechnology programme has been supported by DBT. During the period of initial 4-5 years, our M.Sc. teaching programme gained reputation and appreciation from many premier scientific research institutions in India and abroad. Our curriculum as prescribed by DBT produced excellent quality students on a year to year basis, particularly due to full financial and regulatory support from the DBT. Our ex-students benefited from this programme immensely as evident in their further performance in teaching, research and biotechnology industry. Many of them became excellent scientists, teachers and Heads of biotechnology industries, and Entrepreneurs in India and abroad. One of our ex-students obtained the most prestigious science award, S.S. Bhatnagar Award of CSIR (2010), and many are established scientists and teachers of repute in various national and international institutes and Universities. Many of them also became fellows of various national Academies. In the more recent times, during the past 7 years, 3 students were awarded with CSIR SPM Fellowships.

The programme has evolved well over a period of 29 years. It prepares students with a broader concept in various disciplines that helps in using the technology component, eventually to become mature and confident human resource in biotechnology. They are thus competent to undertake both contemporary research in biotechnology and product development in biotechnology industries.

The PG teaching programme in M.Sc (Biotechnology) supported by DBT is an excellent initiative taken by Govt. of India to produce manpower and technocrats in this emerging and futuristic area of science and technology in this globally competitive world. The response to the programme is excellent. Majority of students passing out from our department are absorbed in different industries, academic and R&D institutes, pursuing higher studies etc. The Department is nurturing the students and is having a good tradition of producing NET, JRF and GATE qualified students. The faculty members guide and motivate students to qualify NET/GATE. This tradition will continue and in fact, will result in increase in number of NET/GATE qualified students. The students will have access to increased resources in the form of latest books, modern labs and advance equipments that will ultimately increase the chances of their success at national level competitive examinations. The upgradation of curriculum from time to time as per the changing demands of the industry as well as practical courses from time to time so as to generate globally competitive manpower in this modern technology driven world will remain a regular feature of the department. The DBT financial support has helped the faculty members to modify the courses and introduce new practicals as the new requirements can be met out of the DBT grant. The emphasis of department in future will remain on dedicated teaching and innovative and quality research. The financial support has resulted in creation of new facility and will boost up the tempo of quality research in the department and the faculty members will make good number of publications in quality journals with high impact factor in future. This trend of academic excellence will continue.

Professor and HeadDeptt. of Biotechnology, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Dr. J. K. Pal

Professor and HeadDeptt. of Biotechnology & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar

Dr. Neeraj Dilbaghi

Professor and HeadDeptt. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, University of Hyderabad

Dr. Niyaz Ahmed

The assistance and program support received from the Department of Biotechnology of the Government of India has been a paramount trigger to underpin excellence in teaching, training and research in the area of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at the University of Hyderabad in the last 4-5 years. The help and support received in terms of annual grants and student scholarships has been highly productive in terms of the quality of early training and research dissertations. The facilities have tremendously improved and consequently, it is possible for every student to get first-hand experience and some of them could publish scientific papers. The level of experimental and soft skills of our students are reflected in their securing some of the prestigious fellowships and coveted higher research opportunities. Today, the alumni of the program are found throughout the world, both in academia and industry.


At IIT-Bombay, the DBT funded M.Sc. Biotechnology program is offered since 1987. The program is housed in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering and the intake is through IIT-JAM since 2004. Good financial support in the form of fellowship and thesis fee has helped to nurture research aptitude in the students. The support in the form of equipment grant has helped to build a state-of-art M.Sc. teaching laboratory which provides each student hands-on experience, the basics and care for equipment. This practice has benefitted students as well as faculty in operating excellent research projects with these M.Sc. students. Feedback from students on the course content, curriculum and teaching faculty has helped immensely to evolve the courses and innovative methods of teaching. The in-house research project component serves as a good exposure to cutting edge research for all students. It has also helped in inculcating good lab practices and research ethics. DBT support has been very vital in keeping high standard of this academic program. This comfort level has helped in periodic academic reviews so that the M.Sc. program has always maintained excellence.

ProfessorDeptt. of Biotechnology, IIT Bombay

Dr. Prashant Phale

Professor and HeadDeptt. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

Dr. Anupam Chatterjee

The DBT-PG programme has been contributing very significantly to raise the standard of both the teaching and practicals in the M.Sc. Biotechnology course in this department. Thesis grant certainly helps to pursue good quality project-work. Maintenance grant is extremely useful to maintain all the major and minor equipments in a good condition for running the M.Sc. course.

Two recently published books entitled, “Industrial Immersion to Bridge Skillgap” and “Biotech Career ready Reckoner 2014” provided comprehensive and useful information on genesis of BITP programme which was initiated by DBT, Government of India to facilitate industrial exposure to Biotechnology M.Sc students in industry. BCIL has been coordinating this programme effectively to achieve the goal “to overcome India’s skills deficit”. I told about these books to our final semester students and encouraged them to be involved more in BITP-programme.

Professor & CoordinatorNational Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology

Dr. i.S. Bright Singh

M.Tech. programme in Marine Biotechnology sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India is a unique experience of its kind in the country. National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology has been working in the realm of Marine Biotechnology over a decade, and realizing the capability of the University in general, and the Centre in particular, DBT has been kind enough to offer us the programme in M.Tech. in Marine Biotechnology. It is an exciting experience to be involved in the DBT postgraduate teaching programme because of so many specialties involved. The special features start from the utmost care taken in framing questions for the Combined Entrance Examination in Biotechnology, involvement of Jawaharlal Nehru University in the meticulous conduct of the examination at all India level, the National character of the programme, superior quality of the teaching programme insisted upon by DBT, continuous and rigorous monitoring, Coordinator’s meet (yearly) to assess achievements and failures, and a standing Advisory Board to orient the programme as per DBT norms, which altogether make this programme different from any other comparable programmes of the University. It is a privilege for the Department and University to run such an educational programme as it forms part of the National network programme of DBT in generating the much needed human resource in biotechnology in the country. With the support from DBT, the Centre could enhance the capability in teaching as well as research and the University could bring to the attention of University Grants Commission this as one of the best programmes run with external support. The financial support given for the conduct of the programme has enabled the Department to provide all required inputs for both theory and practical classes imparting hands on experience individually.

M.Tech inBiotechnology Programme


Our department has been offering Masters of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering since the year 2002 and the program has been supported by the DBT since its inception. The unique nature of this program is that we admit students from any branch of science, engineering and medicine and the DBT support has given visibility to the program. Since the program involves one year of research work, recurring grant is a great help to the host lab for carrying out quality research work. The DBT could perhaps encourage and support institutes/universities with better infrastructure and quality faculty to organize internship and workshops for students of the DBT sponsored program from other institutes/universities. This would help students to better train themselves for higher studies – such as M.Tech or PhD – or to directly enter the R&D industry.

Professor & HeadDeptt. of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur

Dr. S. Ganesh

I have been associated with DBT sponsored PG teaching program (M.Tech. in Biotechnology) for last seven years. It is my pleasure to write about my experience on this program. PG teaching program is a wonderful opportunity for students who wish to pursue their career in Biotechnology. The major highlights of this program are selection of students through all India biotech entrance test conducted by JNU; fellowship for selected students; fund for project work ; an updated modern syllabus and feedback mechanism from students. Majority of our students join PhD work after completion of M.Tech. program. Few students also join biotech, software companies and teaching jobs. However, I feel, a constant encouragement and support is required for students to pursue the career of biotech entrepreneurship which could solve the major problem of placement. In this regard, change of attitude regarding entrepreneurship & self-employability is very essential both for faculties and students. Major efforts in this direction have been made by DBT through BITP and other programs. I wish the PG teaching program to prosper in coming years.

ProfessorProfessor, Deptt. of Biotechnology, West Bengal University of Technology

Dr. Subrata Kumar Dey

The DBT-PG teaching programme is in operation since 1988 and TNAU is one of the first few institutes that started M.Sc. Biotechnology program. The program played a key role in developing infrastructure for teaching and research in Biotechnology in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. As this program has been generously supported by DBT, the university could attract the best students of the country to this program. This support helped TNAU to evolve into one of the premier institutes involved in research and teaching in agricultural biotechnology. The students enrolled through JNU entrance examination are highly competitive and well-motivated and this was reflected by their performance in academic and research activities. Most of the faculty members were also supported by externally funded projects, particularly DBT and the student’s program has never been constrained for want of resources and expertise.

Most of the TNAU students are well-placed in advanced research laboratories in India and abroad including USA, Canada, UK, Japan, Philippines, Germany, Belgium, Australia, Spain and Mexico for their graduate studies. For instance, two of TNAU students from the 2013-14 batch have awarded Marie Curie fellowship and Lee Foundation Rice Scholarship to pursue doctoral study in Cambridge University, UK and Illinois University, US respectively.

DirectorCentre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Dr. R. Chandra Babu

M.Sc. in(Agri) Biotechnology Programme


M.v.Sc. in(Animal) Biotechnology Programme

Professor & HeadDivision of Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar

Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ganai

With the premise of building the knowledge and skills of our workforce, a major determinant in realization of our Vision of a Developed India, DBT supports the HRD program (MVSc Biotechnology) in SKUAST-Kashmir from the year 2012 to cater to the requirements of the human resource in the temperate and the cold arid regions of the country. The program was conceived with the realization that the economy of the state is poor and fragile due to its peculiar topography and poor industrial infrastructure, and the best alternate in the 21st century is to sustainably harness its rich bio-resources for a knowledge base bio-economy through building the skilled and trained human resource in biotechnology, and integration across the applications like nano-bio-info technology, and market intelligence. The ongoing HRD program (M.V.Sc. Biotechnology) supported by the DBT is an opportunity for us to constantly tailor the program to build the basis for such a foresighted vision, and in part contribute to the knowledge based bio-economy in the state, and make it contribute to the cherished dream of a Developed India. The support received from DBT has helped us to strengthen and build the state of art research facilities in areas like animal cell culture, somatic cell cloning, functional genomics and bioinformatics. With facilities available with us, we have attracted the very elite faculty from DST under its prestigious DST- INSPIRE FACULTY program. We have had the privilege to successfully hold the HRD Coordinators Meeting in Oct, 2012 in the maiden year which was chaired by the then Secretary DBT Dr M K Bhan. We hope that the DBT continues to support our goal of building the next-generation leaders in biotechnology who shall drive the futuristic bioeconomy in the state and all the participating institutes in the HRD program of DBT join us to generate the inspired, and dedicated human resource for a cherished dream of a United and Developed India.

Professor & HeadDeptt. of Biotechnology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Dr. Y. D. Sharma

The Biotechnology Department was established at AIIMS, New Delhi with partial funding from the DBT in 1986 to start a Master’s degree course in Medical Biotechnology. Initially, funds for all the equipments, reagents, salaries of the faculty, Research Associates besides studentship were provided by the DBT. This has not only helped to establish the new course at AIIMS but also attract the best students who are now highly placed in Industry as well as Academic Institutions in India and abroad. The ongoing funding from DBT is very useful for the students and also to maintain the high standard of the course.

M.Sc. inMedical Biotechnology Programme


I completed M. Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT) from Tezpur University, qualified CSIR-JRF (NET) in 2002 and registered for PhD at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad in January 2003. I was awarded PhD in 2008, did one year Post-Doctoral Research at the Florida University and Florida International University, USA before joining Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. I have been awarded IUSSTF Research Fellowship in 2013 by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) for research at the University of California Riverside, USA for one year, 2013-14.

The quality of the teaching and library facilities at the Tezpur University was excellent. I was selected through the North-East quota. I feel that special consideration is important for students coming from the very remote parts of Assam and North East. I was myself from a family of farmer of Dhemaji, a flood affected district in Assam. Initially, I had to struggle hard; however, I was able to get along the course standard in due course of time. The post graduate programme greatly helped me in qualifying CSIR-JRF (NET) and subsequent selection at the CCMB, Hyderabad. Therefore, the M. Sc. in MBBT course at the Tezpur University was one of major turning point in my life. I opted for this University because I learnt very good things about this University from one of the teachers of Dhemaji College from where I did my B.Sc. in Zoology.

Alma Mater: Tezpur UniversityAssociate Professor, Deptt. of Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati

Dr. Ranjan Tamuli

AlUMNi FeeDBACKM.Sc. inBiotechnology Programme

Since completing my post-graduation, I obtained my PhD in biology from Texas A&M University, studying virus resistance and RNAi when it was a nascent field. I moved to the NCBI/NIH in 2000 to pursue my interests in protein and genome evolution and am currently a Staff Scientist in Dr. L. Aravind’s group (another MSc Biotechnology alumnus). My research at the NCBI spans many different areas of biology, and many of my studies have spawned new ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, over this period, I have been involved in the discovery of a large number of protein domains encompassing diverse functional contexts, and am a regular contributor to the Pfam database. I have published about a hundred papers and my H-index is 43. I am in the editorial board of Gene and Biology Direct and am a regular referee for several journals.

I joined the DBT program in biotechnology as it promised an exposure to the cutting edge of biological sciences in the top research universities of India. Being a highly competitive program, it promised to expose me to the top talent of India in the biological sciences. Of the 5-6 universities that offered this course, I chose MKU as it was highly rated in my days. The program did not disappoint and I am particularly grateful to some of the teachers, such as R. Jayaraman, S. Krishnaswamy, K. Veluthambi and K. Dharmalingam who provided an excellent environment for incubating nascent talent. I would like to single out S. Krishnaswamy who was responsible for my interest in computational biology and in particular protein evolution. The training in his group provided me my first exposure to cutting-edge research and I particularly value the freedom he gave his students to pursue their interests. I also published my first international paper as a student, and this gave me tremendous confidence in my scientific abilities. This training was one of the main reasons why I switched from experimental to theoretical pursuits later in my career. The library facilities managed by the Bioinformatics group were top class and I particularly value the total access we had to these facilities.

Dr. lakshminarayan M. iyerAlma Mater: Madurai Kamaraj UniversityStaff Scientist, NCBI/NIH


Currently, I am working at Envirocare Labs Pvt. Ltd., Thane as a Director Quality. Envirocare Labs is a private analytical testing lab based in Thane. My job profile here is to implement and maintain quality management system like ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 17025: 2005 etc. I also look after method development and validation of various analytes in food, water and consumer products matrices.

My basic graduation is in Pharmacy but I never wanted to follow the mundane path of doing M. Pharm and do a job in some pharma company. The post graduate course in BPT took my attention because it was different, seemed to be very informative and was an interdisciplinary type of a course. We got a flavor of engineering and molecular biology while studying it and thoroughly enjoyed learning so many new things. Our faculty at Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) was very knowledgeable. I would like to mention Dr. Lali and Dr. Apte for their contribution. However, I think when it came to applicability, we had problems. When I graduated, there were very few companies who would employ BPT student- for ex. Biocon, DRL etc. So students would finally accept jobs in either pharma companies or chemical companies as their basic degrees were in these fields either B. Pharm or B. Chem Engg. I had always wanted to do research and so after a short stint of applying for jobs, I straight away enrolled for PhD but during that short job application process, I realized that we do not have many options when it comes to doing a job related to Bioprocess technology!! Nevertheless, I would like to mention one positive thing about the course, which is the project. Writing a project, executing it and submitting a thesis taught me a lot of things. That experience has remained with me and helped me immensely in my professional career so far.

Dr. Priti Nilesh Amritkar Alma Mater: ICT MumbaiDirector - Quality, Envirocare Labs Private Limited

Being a part of DBT Post Graduate Agricultural Biotechnology Teaching Programme is really a matter of great honour in itself and it has immensely helped in shaping up my career. Most importantly, it aroused my interest towards pursuing a career in research right from the initial days of my Post Graduation at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur. At IGKV, the whole ambience of the University helped me to develop a research bent of mind, starting from the very enriching classroom teaching environment inculcating the habit of sense of enquiry along with much needed problem solving skills for research, by exceptionally qualified and knowledgeable faculties who in every sense mentored us and constantly motivated us to realize our potential as able researchers in Biotechnology. The basic amenities in the form of much recognized and valued Nehru Library acting as a knowledge hub provided the students with a huge collection of books, journals, reports and e-resources to name a few to assist them in their academic pursuit. The lab facilities are at par with international standard and well-equipped with all modern instruments along with highly cooperative lab assistants. To sum up, joining the DBT Post-Graduate Teaching Program in Agricultural Biotechnology, particularly at IGKV, in my opinion stands the best decision of my career as a researcher to date as it prepared me and gave me the required platform to learn the basics of research in my field of interest and till now helping me to grow as a person as far as scientific research is concerned and I am highly indebted to them for what all I have achieved today.

Alma Mater: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur, Chhattisgarh Staff Scientist III, National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)

Dr. Swarup Kumar Parida

M.Sc. in(Agri) Biotechnology Programme

M.Tech. inBiotechnology Programme


Currently, I am the Director (R&D) for Dabur Research Foundation, India. I hold a doctorate degree in Endocrinology with a postgraduate degree in Biotechnology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. I carried out my postdoctoral research at the National Institute of Immunology, Delhi in the field of signal transduction in solid cancers. I have more than 20 years of research experience in Oncology, primarily focused on discovery & development of NCEs for the treatment of cancer and hold more than 100 international and national patents and published and presented more than 40 research papers in peer-reviewed journals & scientific meetings.

I was fortunate to have been part of earliest batches of DBT post graduate teaching programme at AIIMS. The program was essentially designed to tap the full potential of Biotechnology to impact drug development & health care at large. The key feature of the program was to expose the young students to diverse disciplines of life sciences so that they get trained for innovative & rigorous thinking required for a career in basic or applied medical research. It is relevant to add here that there was a very high emphasis on experimental work along with theoretical learning from some of the best teachers and mentors in the field. This training played a very significant role in my career choices & achievements that followed.

Dr Anu T. SinghAlma Mater: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) DelhiDirector (R&D), Dabur Research Foundation, India

M.Sc. inMedical Biotechnology Programme

Under the post-graduate teaching programme, more than 1000 students pass out every year from the 71 universities/institutes supported by DBT. The resources created and supported by DBT need to be effectively marshaled, championed and synergized to create a productive enterprise through an effective monitoring and evaluation mechanism to refine programme delivery, and to ensure sustainability and continuous refinement of the programme. Outcome of the programme contributes significantly to current human resource development in biotechnology.

The programme nurtures next generation of researchers, leaders and entrepreneurs and strengthens the foundation of biotechnology human resource development, contributing to strategic capacity building for the country.

The study has brought out key findings and recommendations that need to be adopted for attracting top quality postgraduate students and fellows, enhancing the programme implementation, generation of well-trained and employable manpower and in turn, enhancing the stated objectives of the programme.

CONClUSiON


BRiDGiNG SKill GAPS


Biotech Industrial Training Programme/Finishing SchoolsBridging skill gaps

Department of Biotechnology conceived an innovative programme named as Biotech Industrial Training Programme in 1993-94 to impart practical Industrial training to biotechnology students for a period of 6 months in industries. This programme is aimed to bridge skill gaps of students produced by universities with requirement of industry. This programme is mutually beneficial for students and trainer industries as it provides practical exposure to students willing to take up career in biotechnology industry and an opportunity for industries to select prospective candidates for suitable employment. This programme is one of its kind with only one similar programme of industrial apprenticeship conducted by NRC, Canada.

Initially, eligibility for this programme was restricted to students coming out of DBT supported teaching programmes. From 2007, eligibility was extended to B.Tech./B.E. and M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology from any recognised university in the country. The programme started in a modest way with training of 5 students in 3 companies in 1993-94 and has shown exponential growth in number of trainees as well as number of industries involved in training. The trainees are provided a stipend of Rs.10,000 per month and bench fee of Rs.50,000 is provided for the trainer company to cover expenses towards training. Online applications from trainees as well as requisition for trainees are sought from companies by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) which is implementing the programme on behalf of DBT.

Earlier, applicants were shortlisted based on number of available seats according to percentage of marks obtained as well as number of applicants from a particular university to ensure adequate representation. Since 2012-13, a single day online examination in multiple batches in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format has been introduced for eligible candidates to shortlist candidates in a uniform and transparent manner. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interaction with experts at different centres across the country (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai). TA/DA expenses for candidates appearing for interview are borne by DBT. A Selection Committee (comprising of 3- 4 subject experts, from academia, industry and DBT/BCIL) assess the students based on traits namely subject knowledge including dissertation work, clarity of concepts, aptitude and personality traits.

Final selection of the candidates is based on the combined merit list of marks obtained in the online examination and interview. Top students are selected for placement under BITP based on no. of slots available. The list of selected candidates is displayed on BCIL website after completion of interview at all centres.

The profiles of selected candidates are matched with company requisitions. Maximum efforts are made to ensure placement of selected candidates in their field of interest and preferred location. A candidate’s profile is sent to maximum three companies for acceptance failing which, the candidate looses the opportunity for placement and training.

Trainees and supervisors are required to submit monthly online feedback on their industrial training experience and performance of the students respectively. Evaluation is very important to measure competency of trainees with respect to performance criteria designated from the employer’s perspective. Students are required to submit final project report which covers abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion and future prospects.

Biotech industrial Training Programme


Online exam in multiple batches in multiple choice question format

Students appearing for online exam in the centre

Verification of documents of shortlisted candidates


Interaction of shortlisted candidates with experts from academia and industry is organised at different centres to select the candidates for the training.

Selection Committee Meeting for BITP trainees in Delhi (Left to Right) : Dr Suman Govil, DBT| Prof. Aparna Dixit, JNU | Dr Ambar Srivastava, Wrig Nanosystems | Dr Anirudh Sengupta, Invictus Oncology

Selection Committee Meeting for BITP trainees in Delhi (Left to Right) : Dr Alpana Razdan from Invitrogen | Prof. Saroj Mishra, IITD|Prof. H.K. Prasad, AIIMS| Mr Manoj Gupta, BCIL

Selection Committee Meeting for BITP trainees in Hyderabad (Left to Right) : Mr Virender Patil, Aurigene Discoveries | Prof. Anand Kondapi, University of Hyderabad| Dr Cherish Babu, Nagarjuna Fertilizers | Prof K.V. Rao, Osmania University


TReND ANAlYSiS 1) No. of applicants vs. selected candidates: There is a consistent increase in number of applicants from 2007-08 to 2014-15 despite restriction of eligibility to candidates passing out in the year of advertisement and previous year only.

TReND ANAlYSiS OF CANDiDATeS SeleCTeDFig. 1

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NO. Of cANdIdATES SHORTlISTEd

NO. Of cANdIdATES SElEcTEd

NO. Of TRAINEES TRAINEd

BITP Trainees at work in Indus Seeds


2) Participating companies: Around 150 companies are involved in offering training to BITP trainees

3) location wise analysis of companies: Location wise analysis of companies involved in BITP training from 2007-08 to 2013-14 has highlighted the “Core Hubs of Biotech companies” at Bangalore, Hyderabad.

PARTiCiPATiNG COMPANieS 2007-14

lOCATiON-WiSe ANAlYSiS OF BiTP COMPANieS

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4) Sector wise analysis: Sector wise analysis of BITP companies from 2007-08 to 2013-14 shows major participation by companies from health care followed by bio-services and bio-agri.

Trend under BITP from 2007-08 to 2014-15 in terms of number, gender, region, field of interest, educational qualification and absorption by companies is given below:

(i) No. of candidates trained: Analysis of candidates selected and trained under BITP shows that around 70% of selected candidates undertake training as a few candidates opt out for pursuing PhD, better job opportunity, appearing for competitions or different personal reasons etc.

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(ii) Gender wise distribution: An analysis of gender wise distribution of trainees from 2007 -08 to 2013-14 shows increase in number of female students opting for training under the programme

(iii) Region wise distribution: Region wise distribution of trainees corresponds directly to the number of participating companies. As expected, number of candidates trained in companies based in South outnumbers other regions which is due to abundance of companies in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

GeNDeR WiSe DiSTRiBUTiON OF TRAiNeeS

ReGiON WiSe DiSTRiBUTiON OF TRAiNeeS

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(iv) Degree wise distribution: Analysis of educational qualification background of BITP trainees for 2007-08 to 2013-14 shows maximum number of trainees with M.Sc. Candidates with B.Tech. background have increasingly shown interest in BITP in recent years.

(v) Activity wise distribution: Analysis of field of interest by BITP applicants shows a notable majority opting for training in R&D. Similarly, around 70 to 80% of BITP trainees received training in R&D followed by production/manufacturing (10 to 15%) and quality control/quality analysis (4 to 11%).

Degree wise DistriButiOn Of trAinees

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Table 1

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MaRketing/ManageMent

Qa/ Qc BioinfoRMatics clinical tRials

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77.9 %

76.2 %

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0.7 %

1.0 %

2.5 %

0.8 %

0.2 %

0.5 %

1.7 %

1.9 %

2.0 %

0.5 %

0.2 %

0.2 %

1.1 %

0.2 %

0.2 %

1.0 %

In the above table 1, trainees opting for different activities are arranged according to year of training.1. 2007-08 2. 2008-09 3. 2009-10 4. 2010-11 5. 2011-12 6. 2012-13 7. 2013-14

Total no. of candidates trained = 3880

M.sc B.tech. M.tech.

487 475

330

4719

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

27 27 3081

5161

84

135

94112

143

66

414394

427

376


(vi) candidate absorbed by companies: An analysis of trend in absorption of candidates by the companies indicates that about 25 to 30% trainees secure a job on completion of training. Most of the trainees are retained by the trainer companies, however, some trainees are employed by other companies with similar requirements. Out of 585 trainees in 2013-14, 153 trainees have found placement and stipend ranges from Rs.0.96 lakhs per annum to Rs.4.5 lakhs per annum with maximum number of trainees in salary range of Rs.2 to 3 lakhs per annum.

cAnDiDAtes trAineD Vs ABsOrBeDFig. 9

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

396

502 505

652 650590

138 132 129149

196153

585

203

cAnDiDAtes trAineD cAnDiDAtes ABsOrBeD

Over the years, this programme has provided practical exposure to students in biotech industry and re-oriented them to the needs of industry as well as made them more accept-able by industry by bridging the skill gaps. Simultaneously, it has also provided opportunity to the companies to select prospective trainees for suitable employment. A few initiatives by private sector such as Biocon Academy, Biozeen, Codon Biotech, training institutes are also contributing to address issues of skill deficit by producing industry ready manpower.

The Department of Biotechnology jointly with Government of Karnataka has launched Karnataka Biotechnology Finishing School Programme from 2011-12 to provide necessary hands-on training and academic skills to biotechnology students leading to enhanced employability in industry. 12 biotechnology Finishing schools have been established in Karnataka with appropriate course content and component of industrial training. Students from all parts of country can apply for admission in postgraduate diploma in specialised areas of biotechnology in these Finishing schools and students are selected by two tier process comprising of online Karnataka Biotechnology Aptitude Test (KBAT) followed by an interview. All the trainees are provided studentship by Department of Biotechnology. The pro-gramme is gaining popularity with the students which is evident from increase in number of students trained in first batch from 87 to 135 in 3rd batch. 81% students from first batch have found successful placement in pharma, health, agri-biotech, bioinformatics and service sector.

KArnAtAKA BiOtechnOlOgy finishing schOOl PrOgrAmme

BITP Trainees at work in MRD


fellOwshiP PrOgrAmmes


Fellowship programmes for Doctoral and Post Doctoral Researchfellowship Programmes

The Department of Biotechnology initiated DBT-JRF programme in 2004 to provide opportunities for conducting doctoral research to students coming out of DBT supported teaching programmes and to provide manpower to assist universities involved in PG teaching to overcome faculty crunch. The programme was implemented by University of Pune from 2004 to 2012 and implementation has been shifted to NCCS Pune from 2012 onwards. It is a dynamic programme and several mid-term corrections have been incorporated to improve the programme. In the first year, students were selected by conducting interviews and 2 JRFs were provided to universities conducting DBT supported teaching programmes. This graduated to a written test conducted at several centres from 2nd year. From 2007, eligibility was extended to B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech. biotechnology students from any recognized university in the country. There was provision to provide 250 fellowships in 2 categories namely category A – top 100 students in the merit list in DBT-BET (Biotechnology Eligibility Test) who can join any university or research institute of their choice and Category B - next 150 students in merit list can join DBT supported teaching programmes or autonomous institutions of DBT with a maximum of 3 students per year per institute. To facilitate participation by larger number of students selection through single session online exam has been introduced at 50 centres in 12 cities from 2013. The programme has gained immense popularity with students which is evident from increase in number of applicants depicted below in Fig. 1

fellowship for Doctoral research

numBer Of APPlicAnts Vs numBer Of cAnDiDAtes selecteD fOr DBt-Jrf since incePtiOnFig. 1

no. of aPPlicants no. of canDiDates selecteD (figure in bracket)

Although provision for 250 fellowships per year exists, around 90 students have availed DBT fellowship in last several years. Based on feedback from coordinators of teaching programmes and students, Category A and B have been merged from 2014 to give flexibility to students to join Ph.D in any institute or university of their choice and separate syllabus for DBT-BET exam has been formulated from 2014. Question paper for BET consists of multiple choice objective type questions and has two parts, Part-A (Aptitude and General Biotechnology) and Part-B (General + Specialised branches in Biotechnology). Part-A has 75 compulsory MCQ questions, out of which 25 are of analytical aptitude, comprehension and quantitative reasoning type and 50 are from general biotechnology. Part-B has 200 questions, out of which only 50 need to be answered. Questions in Part-B include general biotechnology, in addition to specialized areas namely agricultural, animal, industrial, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical, marine biotechnology as well as bioinformatics and computational biology, molecular and human genetics, neuroscience. Efforts have been

2007-08

255

(200

)

2005-06

417

(99)

2006-07

1799

(100

)

2004-05

272

(43)

2008-09

3027

(250

)

2009-10

4964

(250

)

2010-11

5932

(250

)

2011-12

6614

(250

)

2012-13

6007

(275

)

2013-14

4699

(283

)


made to create a forum for interaction with JRFs and supervisors to make the programme student friendly and to resolve issues related to submission of documents, disbursement of funds, feedback on question paper syllabus and all academic and administrative issues by conducting regional meets. At present, 520 students are registered for PhD in research institutions in all parts of the country reflecting a true all India representation.

Geographical distribution of DBT JRF/SRF’s shows students from all parts of country have benefitted under the programme.

geOgrAPhicAl DistriButiOn Of DBt Jrf/srf’s

West 64

102

13

292

49

noRtH

soutH

noRtH - east

east

Fig. 3

DistriButiOn Of stuDents By stAte

PuDucherry03

map not to scale

AnDhrA PrADesh

telAngAnA

01

48

KerAlA09

tAmil nADu04

KArnAtAKA32

gOA03

mAhArAshtrA57

guJArAt05 mADhyA

PrADesh

08

rAJAsthAn04 uttAr

PrADesh

44

ODishA19

BihAr04

west BengAl21

AssAm06

04

meghAlAyA03

hAryAnA30

himAchAlPrADesh

J&K

06

02

PunJAB27

chAnDigArh

uttArAKhAnD

chAttisgArh

JhArKhAnD

31

19

01

01

Delhi127

mAniPur

Fig. 2 | Annexure 1 on page 11


B.tech.

M.e. M.V.sc. M.tech.

M.Pharm B.e.

Gender wise distribution of DBT JRF/SRF’s as expected, reveals that a large number of female candidates have availed DBT fellowship for pursuing research.

Institute wise analysis of DBT JRF/SRF’s depicts that students have registered for Ph.D in large number of research institutions, universities including agricultural & veterinary universities, IIT’s, IISER’s & NIPER’s.

Out of a total of 520 JRF/SRFs, 166 fellows are registered in 61 universities, 77 students are registered in 14 IIT/IISER/NIPER, 265 candidates are working in 56 research institutes and 12 candidates are working for Ph.D in 8 agricultural/veterinary universities.

203317

genDer wise DistriButiOn Of DBt Jrf/srf’s

institute wise DistriButiOn Of DBt Jrf/srf’s

eDucAtiOnAl QuAlificAtiOn wise DistriButiOn Of DBt Jrf/srf’s

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

166 (61) 77 (14) 265 (56) 12 (8)

uniVeRsities iit/ iiseR/ niPeR ReseaRcH institues agRicultuRal/ VeteRinaRy uniVeRsities

Educational qualification wise distribution of DBT JRF/ SRF’s indicates maximum number of M.Sc. students have availed fellowship which could be due to the fact that M.Tech. students prefer jobs and B.Tech. has been introduced as eligibility only recently. An analysis of educational qualification wise distribution of JRF/SRFs is depicted below in Fig. 6.

M.sc.

442

17

01 06 34

05 01

06 08

So far, 70 students have completed PhD from 2007-2014 under DBT JRF programme.

M.sc. (agricultural)

M.sc. (integrated)

Figures in bracket shows No.of Universities/ Institutes


12 (8)

stAte wise DistriButiOn Of Jrf/ srf (As On 13.11.2014)Annexure 1

nAme Of uniVersity/institute tOtAl DBt fellOws

AnDhrA PrADesh

Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), Tirupati 1

tOtAl 1

AssAm

North Bengal University, Siliguri 1

Tezpur University, Tezpur 5

Assam Agriculture University, Guwahati 1

tOtAl 7

BihAr

T.M. Bhagalpur 2

Patna University 2

tOtAl 4

chAnDigArh

Institute of Microbial Technology 29

Panjab University 2

tOtAl 31

chAttisgArh

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla, Raipur 1

tOtAl 1

gOA

Goa University 2

NIO 1

tOtAl 3

guJArAt

M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 2

Central University, Gandhinagar 1

Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad 1

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 1

tOtAl 5

himAchAl PrADesh

H.P. University, Shimla 5

Institute of Himalayan Bio-Resource Technology, Palampur 1

tOtAl 6

hAryAnA

NBRC, Gurgaon 3

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 4

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science, Hisar 5

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 1

Translational Health Science & Technology Institute, Gurgaon 6

RCB, Gurgaon 11

tOtAl 30


nAme Of uniVersity/institute tOtAl DBt fellOwsJAmmu & KAshmir

University of Kashmir, Srinagar 1

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu 1

tOtAl 2

JhArKhAnD

Ranchi College, Ranchi 1

tOtAl 1

KArnAtAKA

NCBS, Bangalore 1

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 18

University of Mysore Manasgangori, Mysore 3

JNCASR, Bangalore 1

CFTRI, Mysore 2

University of Agricultural Science (UAS), Bangalore 4

Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (INSTEM), Bangalore

2

Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal 1

tOtAl 32

KerAlA

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotech, Thiruvananthapuram 7

University of Calicut, Calicut 1

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

1

tOtAl 9

mADhyA PrADesh

Jiwaji University, Gwalior 1

IISER, Bhopal 4

Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals, Jabalpur 1

Dr.Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar 1

IIT-Indore 1

tOtAl 8

mAhArAshtrA

ICT, Mumbai 7

Pune University, Pune 2

NCCS, Pune 25

IIT, Powai 10

University of Pune, Bioinformatics Centre Pune 1

NCL, Pune 5

NIV, Pune 1

ACTREC, Navi Mumbai 2

IISER, Pune 2

Defence Institute of Advance Technology, Pune 1

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai 1

tOtAl 57


nAme Of uniVersity/institute tOtAl DBt fellOwsmAniPur

IBSD, Imphal 4

tOtAl 4

meghAlAyA

North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 3

tOtAl 3

new Delhi

JNU 21

AIIMS 10

South campus, University of Delhi 4

ICGEB 19

NIPGR 28

HAMDARD 1

IIT 6

Defence Research & Development Establishment 1

Instt. of Genomoics & Intergrative Biology 4

Jamia Milia Islamia, 4

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) 5

National Institute of Immunology (NII) 8

TERI University 4

University of Delhi 3

Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Science 1

National Bureau of Plant Genetics Resources 1

V. B. Patel Chest Institute 1

B.R Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research 1

University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital 1

Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University 1

Defence Institute of Physiology Allied Sciences 1

DBT-IOC Centre for Advanced Bio-energy Research 1

National Institute of Malaria Research 1

tOtAl 127

ODishA

Institute of Life Science, Bhubaneswar 19

tOtAl 19

PuDucherry

Pondicherry University 3

tOtAl 3

PunJAB

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 4

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

1

Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana 1

National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali 12


nAme Of uniVersity/institute tOtAl DBt fellOwsNIPER, Mohali 6

IISER, Mohali 3

tOtAl 27

rAJAsthAn

Banasthali University, Banasthali 1

Univ. of Rajasthan, Jaipur 2

Central University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 1

tOtAl 4

tAmil nADu

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 1

Anna University, Chennai 1

IIT Madras 1

Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeeth, Coimbatore 1

tOtAl 4

telAngAnA

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad 14

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad 24

Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad 5

National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad 2

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 1

ICRISAT, Hyderabad 1

Osmania University, Hyderabad 1

tOtAl 48

uttAr PrADesh

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 8

University of Lucknow, Lucknow 1

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 5

SGPGIMS, Lucknow 2

CDRI, Lucknow 9

IIT, Kanpur 1

IITR, Lucknow 6

CIMAP, Lucknow 3

IVRI, Bareilly 4

National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow 3

University of Allahabad, Allahabad 1

Integral University of Lucknow, Lucknow 1

tOtAl 44

uttArAKhAnD

IIT, Roorkee 15

GB Pant University, Pant 4

tOtAl 19


tOtAl numBer Of Jrf/ srf’s

nAme Of uniVersity/institute tOtAl DBt fellOwswest BengAl

Bose Institute, Kolkata 1

National Instt. of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata 1

IICB, Kolkata 3

IIT Kharagpur 8

West Bengal University, Kolkata, 1

IPGME&R, Kolkata 1

National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani 4

Presidency University, Kolkata 1

Viswa Bharati University, Shantiniketan 1

tOtAl 21

State wiSe DiStribution of Dbt-Jrf/ Srf (As oN 13.11.2014)Fig. 7

map not to scale

west BengAl

KArnAtAKA

telAngAnA

ODishA

BihAr

PunJABhimAchAlPrADesh

hAryAnA

mAniPur

chAnDigArh

uttArAKhAnD

new Delhi

mizOrAm

siKKim

AssAm

mAhArAshtrA

guJArAt

rAJAsthAn

KerAlA PuDucherry

AnDhrA PrADesh

tAmilnADu

uttArPrADesh

mADhyAPrADesh 21

32

48

19

04

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2706

02

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04

31

19

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520


The Department initiated DBT-PDF (Post Doctoral Fellowship) programme in 2001 to retain biotechnology Ph.Ds in the country and to provide post doctoral exposure in frontier areas of life sciences and biotechnology at premier institutions in the country. The programme is being coordinated by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. There is provision for 100 fellowships per year. Initially, fellowship is provided for a period of 3 years which can be extended upto 5 years, based on review of progress. The programme is advertised twice every year and selection is made on the basis of CV and synopsis of proposed research proposal submitted by applicants and performance in interview before the Expert Committee. On an average, about 500 applications are received from PhD degree holders in all branches of science, engineering as well as MD/MS degree in medicine. The associateship can be availed within 3 years of award of PhD/MD/MS degree which is relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in service candidates. Those who have submitted their thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should be below 40 years and 45 years in case of women and in service candidates. The post doctoral programme is open to investigators from universities, private and public funded R&D institutions. The programme is able to attract a large number of women scientists, including those who had discontinued from active research, to pursue post doctoral research. The programme is very popular amongst students, which is evident from increase in number of applicants in last few years (Fig. 8). Selection process is very stringent which is clear from the number of selected candidates vis-a-vis number of applicants as depicted in Fig. 8. Generally, students are encouraged to join an institute other than from where they have completed PhD Post doctoral fellows are distributed in research institutions in all parts of country (Fig. 9). Students availing this fellowship have risen to leadership faculty positions in leading universities and research institutions as well as biotech and pharmaceutical industry in the country. Papers co-authored by post doctoral researchers during the tenure of post doctoral training have appeared in top scientific journals. This programme, being first of its kind in the country, has inculcated post doctoral culture and has helped in retaining students in the country and reducing brain-drain. Due to its marked success, this programme has been emulated by several other funding agencies in the country.

fellowships for Post Doctoral research

2009-10

232

92

2010-11

257

91

2011-12

354

80

2012-13

431

79

2013-14

349

68

numBer Of APPlicAnts AnD fellOwshiPs AwArDeD unDer DBt-rAFig. 8

aPPlication ReceiVeD

felloWsHiP aWaRDeD


35

State wiSe DiStribution of PoSt DoCtoraL feLLowS in inDiaFig. 9

west BengAl

KArnAtAKA

telAngAnA

ODishA

BihAr

PunJAB

hAryAnA

mAniPur

chAnDigArhnew Delhi

mizOrAm

siKKim

mAhArAshtrA

guJArAt

KerAlA

AnDhrA PrADesh

tAmilnADu

uttArPrADesh

mADhyAPrADesh 26

44

13

05

01

02

12

08

0212

01

01

11

03

06

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stAte/ PlAce rA’s

west BengAl 26

Kharagpur 3

Kolkata 21

Kalyani 2

KArnAtAKA 44

Bangalore 42

Mysore 2

telAngAnA 13

Hyderabad 13

AnDhrA PrADesh 01

Kakinada 1

new Delhi 12

mAhArAshtrA 11

Pune 6

Mumbai 4

Navi Mumbai 1

hAryAnA 12

Gurgaon 3

ODishA 05

Bhubaneswar 5

PunJAB 02

Mohali 2

BihAr 01

Patna 1

chAnDigArh 02

KerAlA 06

Thiruvananthapuram 5

Cochin 1

uttAr PrADesh 07Lucknow 3Allahabad 1

Noida 1Varanasi 1

Kanpur 1

mADhyA PrADesh 03Bhopal 3

tAmil nADu 04

Chennai 4

mAniPur 08

Imphal 6

Canchipur 2

guJArAt 03

Ahmedabad 2

Baroda 1

siKKim 01

Tadong 1

mizOrAm 01

Aizawl 1

map not to scale

DBT RAs are engaged in post doctoral research in premier research institutions, IITs and IISERs as well as universities.

institute wise DistriButiOn Of DBt-rA’sFig. 10

32%

27%

21%19%

17%

14%

7%

6%

6% 4%

4%

iisc Dae

DBt iiseR’s

uniVeRsities icaR + agRi uniVeRsitiescsiR

icMRiit’s

Misc.Dst

tOtAl numBer DBt-rA’s

157


important highlights

DBt-Jrf PrOgrAmme

DBt-rA PrOgrAmme

Initiated in 2004 to provide Fellowships for Doctoral Research

Initiated in 2001 to provide fellowships for postdoctoral research and to retain PhDs in the country

Implemented by University of Pune

Implemented by Indian Institute of science, Bangalore

Provision for 100 fellowships per year

selection on the basis of interview by Expert Committee

Implemented by NCCs, Pune from 2012 till date

Provision for 275 Fellowships per year

2004

2001

2004-2012

till date

2012- till date

till date


cAreer OPPOrtunities


Career opportunities in biotechnologycareer Opportunities

career opportunities in Biotechnology

m.sc./ m.tech.University/Institute from where passed out, educational qualification, academic credentials, dissertation, aptitude and choice

industrial training B.ed. net-ls iPR courseMBa (Biotech, Agri Business,

Pharma Business Management)

industry (Bio Agri, Pharma,

Environment, Energy, Bio-informatics,

Bio services)

teaching in schools

lecturership in ug colleges

R & D Production/Manufacturing

Marketing/Management

laboratory technician/ technologist

JRf exam and PhD

Marketing/Management

setup own enterprise

Patent attorney/Patent examiner

Qa/ Qc Bioinformatics

scientist in Research institutes

teaching in university &

affiliated colleges

scientificManagement

industry consultancy entrepreneurship Post Doctoral

clinical trials

iPR

entrepreneurshipDev. Programme

Mass communicationcourse

scientific Journalism

Biotechnology has made great impact on the socioeconomic developments worldwide with significant contributions in various sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, process industry, environment and service. The Indian biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing knowledge based economies and is expected to play a vital role in shaping India’s growing economy.

The biotech industry can be broadly classified into five categories namely biopharmaceuticals/healthcare, bioagriculture, bioservices, bioindustry and bioinformatics. The Indian biotech sector has registered a growth rate of 6.98 % with Rs. 25,165 crores worth revenue during the FY 2013-14. The biopharmaceutical sector constituted 63% of the total biotech industry revenue in India followed by bioservices at about 19.23%. The Bioagri sector which was growing significantly till 2012 registered only 4.27% growth rate due to uncertainty in transgenic research and its commercialization (Biospectrum 2014, Vol.12(7):20-30). Exports accounted for 52% of revenue reflecting continuous focus of Indian biotech industry in International market. Total domestic biotech sales recorded during 2013-14 were Rs. 12, 140 crores and export touched Rs. 13,025 crores. The growth of biotech sector has dipped at 6.98% which is the lowest growth rate registered during the last 12 years. However, India is in an advantageous position to harness the potential of biotechnology due to its unique strengths such as availability of rich bio-resources, technical expertise, skilled manpower, progressive government policies and rapidly expanding domestic markets. According to forecast by the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), the Indian biotech industry sector has the potential to be $ 100 billion (Rs. 6 lakh crore) industry in the next decade provided supportive and transparent regulatory framework, better bio-manufacturing facilities, enhanced investments in R & D and rational tax structures are in place.

intrODuctiOn


Opportunities for biotechnology students exist in agri-based industries involved in production of transgenic plants , seed industries, tissue culture units, agri-chemicals such as biofertilisers, biopesticides etc., environmental amelioration, pharma industries for diagnostics , vaccines, new drug molecules, clinical research organizations, bioinformatics industry etc. (Biotech Career Ready Reckoner 2014, sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, published by Vivify Media Publication, 2014). Opportunities exist in research and development, production and manufacturing, quality control and analysis , technology transfer and management, knowledge based marketing, setting up of new enterprises, consultancy organizations for preparation of techno economic feasibility reports, regulatory affairs such as toxicology, environment health and safety, biosafety, patent attorneys and examiners for IPR etc. The jobs for marketing are 20 times more in number as compared to R&D as well as more monetarily rewarding. With India becoming signatory to GATT, sudden spurt in filing of patents as well as dispute settlement cases has been witnessed resulting in creation of tremendous opportunities for patent attorneys and examiners. In addition to the industry, opportunities for science management, teaching and R&D jobs exist in public and private sector teaching and R&D institutions.

Successful and rewarding career requires conscious in-depth planning. It is difficult to make rational career decision without detailed information about various career options. This is an attempt to compile career options available for biotechnology students. Establishment of new IITs, IISERs, NIPERs, AIIMS, a number of new central universities by Government and large number of private universities have created tremendous opportunities for teaching positions. A number of Govt. schemes such as faculty recharge of UGC, INSPIRE faculty, Ramalingaswami fellowships of DBT, Ramanujam fellowships of DST have created an enabling environment for faculty to join academic institutions.

stAtus Of BiOtech inDustry

India is uniquely positioned to harness the immense potential that biotechnology offers for transforming all aspects of life globally. The Indian biotech industry is among the top 12 destinations in the world and ranks second in Asia after China. Our biotech industry has witnessed robust growth since the last 10 years with an average growth rate of approximately 15% driven by a range of factors such as growing demand, intensive R&D activities and strong government initiatives. The Indian biotech industry is estimated to contribute US$ 100 Billion by 2025, if it resumes its growth trajectory of CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 25 to 30%. There was a slowdown in the growth during the year 2013-14 which can be mainly attributed to delays in regulatory approvals and is expected to be streamlined leading to momentum in growth for biotech industry. Fig. 1 depicts trend in growth of biotech industry since 2007.

BiOtech sectOr reVenue & grOwth %Source: Biospectrum Fig. 1

2007-08 2007-08 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

ReVenue (RUPEEs IN CRoREs) gRoWtH %

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2

1213

7

1419

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9 2044

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0 %

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0 %

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5 %

06.9

8 %


The relevance of career options can be better appreciated by understanding the major growth drivers in each of the biotech sectors:

(i) Biopharmaceuticals/healthcare: The Biopharma sector contributes more than 60% of the total biotech revenue of which more than 50% is through exports. The key growth drivers are biosimilars, molecular diagnostics, vaccines and natural product based drug discovery wherein India already enjoys a strong position globally. It is expected that biomedical devices, genomic testing and regenerative medicine shall contribute significantly to future growth. The rising markets of healthcare sector are due to increasing income of the middle class, ageing population, rising aspirations of rural masses and increase in lifestyle diseases such as cardiac diseases, cancer, diabetes etc., for which biotechnology offers effective diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic treatment avenues.

This sector offers ample career opportunities for biotech professionals in varied biopharmaceutical companies.

(ii) Bioagri: The Bioagri sector encompasses a number of subsectors namely crop biotechnology (transgenic crops, hybrid varieties, molecular marker assisted plant breeding and tissue cultured plants), biofertifizers, biopesticides, animal biotechnology, aquaculture, biofuels etc. Currently, the only genetically modified crop approved in the country for commercial cultivation is Bt Cotton, however, Agribiotech sector has huge scope for expansion. The success of Bt Cotton has encouraged a number of companies to develop technologies for improvement of crops through transgenic route and marker assisted breeding which has opened up several good career opportunities. The plant tissue culture (micropropagation) industry is also growing at a high annual growth rate of 15% and the turnover of the industry is estimated at about Rs. 500 crores for the year 2014-15. There are several opportunities for candidates having hands-on experience in techniques such as crop transformation, marker assisted selection, discovery of target genes through molecular biology and genetic engineering, development of tissue culture protocols, among others.

The Animal Biotechnology industry includes animal breeding, production of diagnostics, vaccines and value added products such as nutraceuticals. The demand for these products is rising and is expected to be important for revenue generation, particularly diagnostics and nutraceuticals.

The qualification and nature of experience for career opportunities in Animal Biotechnology are similar to those required in Biopharma sector.

(iii) Bioservices and Bioindustry: The technical expertise required to pursue a career in Bioindustry and Bioservices (contract research and contract manufacturing) is similar to Biopharma sector. The Bioservices sector includes clinical and contract research services such as Bio-availability (BA) / Bio-equivalence (BE) trials, Phase I-IV trials which offer opportunities in areas such as Pharmacovigilance, Management of Data, Laboratory Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, etc.

(iv) Bioinformatics: Bioinformatics is an important area with applications in all biotechnology sectors and therefore, provides ample career opportunities for students. All biotech companies employing modern techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc., require specialists in bioinformatics. These experts are engaged for creating and managing databases and software tools, in sil ico drug designing, sequencing of genomes to search for specific genes and their functions, to make plants, animals, fishes, etc., healthier, disease resistant and more productive. In addition, there are dedicated bioinformatics companies that offer a career in bioinformatics.

Biopharmaceuticals/ Healthcare

Bioservices/ Bioindustry

Bioagri Bioinformatics


The essentials for pursuing a career in life sciences, as in any other field, are to know oneself, understanding of career options, exploring careers and laying the groundwork for career.

Having a fulfilling career isn’t about prestige, salary or work hours. It’s about doing work that you value and enjoy and which suits your personality. The consequences of making a wrong career choice can affect one’s life very badly. The first key to making a successful career choice is to know oneself and what makes you happy through self- assessment. Based on the skills, values and interests, the students should take some time to reflect on their options before making correct choice (Guide to Life Science Careers, Scitable, Nature Education.http://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/guide-to-life-science-careers-14053951/contents).

Often, the understanding or perceptions about career options are quite different from reality. A job that appears innovative might turn out to involve a lot of repetitive work; while a seemingly routine job might offer options for subtle and extraordinary kind of creativity. It is important that students understand various aspects of different career options i.e. academia, research, industry, science policy, medical writing, entrepreneurship, etc. before making informed career decisions.

Few most common mistakes made while deciding career options are joining a job because opportunity is available irrespective of interest, choosing a career based on work environment rather than work and lack of knowledge about opportunities for career advancement.

Once the decision about career choice is made, students should focus on groundwork for career growth through networking, resume building (tailor-made to suit the requirements of employer), advanced training, supplementing technical knowledge with multi-disciplinary skills such as law, humanities, management, etc.

The career opportunities in biotech industry can be broadly classified into the following categories:

While the career opportunities under the categories R&D, Production and QA/QC require specific training and skills, the qualification/experience required for the opportunities under technical support and marketing are general in nature and experience can be honed while in job. i. research and Development: The biotechnology companies are engaged in development of innovative technologies for improved/new drugs/vaccines/diagnostics/crops etc. for which hands-on experience in the area of molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, cell culture, expression of proteins in mammalian cell culture, immunology, genomics, microbiology, biochemistry etc., is required.

ii. Production: For manufacturing activity, complete understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), production process, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), biosafety requirement and regulatory procedures is essential.

iii. Quality Assurance and Quality control: Every batch of product is required to undergo the QC/QA testing before release in the market. These tests are aimed at ensuring safety and efficacy of the product. Depending upon the products, suitable candidates are expected to have knowledge in areas such as microbiology, cell biology, virology etc. In addition, knowledge and past experience about QC/QA tests, recommended limits for each product type, sampling methods, SOPs, characterization of cell lines, regulatory requirements etc., is vital.

Research & Development (R&D)

Production/Manufacturing

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

technical support Marketing/Management

cAreer OPPOrtunities in BiOtech inDustry

Technology Procurement/Transfer

Management of Intellectual Property

Management of Regulatory Affairs

Bioinformatics


iV. technical support (technology procurement/transfer, management of intellectual property, management of regulatory affairs, Bioinformatics): All biotech companies engaged in pursuing innovative R&D activities also have dedicated departments/units each for management of intellectual property, biosafety compliance and Bioinformatics and would prefer science students with knowledge about regulatory procedures, patents laws.

a. technology Procurement/transfer: All progressive biotech companies are always on look-out for promising technologies to strengthen their product portfolio and to maintain competitive edge globally. The companies forge active collaborations with academic and research organizations and other domestic counterparts as well as international companies to capitalize and leverage their expertise for pursuing promising R&D leads. For this, companies require dedicated technology transfer personnel with expertise in identifying promising technologies, their evaluation, valuation with reference to SWOT analysis, negotiation with technology owners for transfer of technology, preparation of Techno-economic feasibility report, etc. The technology transfer personnel are expected to have strong technical knowledge coupled with knowledge of competing products and market demand and potential for the technology.

b. management of intellectual Property: Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation. It is important to employ dedicated personnel for protection of innovative ideas through Patents, Industrial designs, Protection of plant varieties and farmers rights, Geographical Indicators, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Layout Design, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets. Intellectual property rights (IPRs), particularly patents, occupy a prominent position in innovation systems in biotechnology.Recognizing the importance of IPR, the Indian Government has taken several initiatives to create a conducive environment for protection of intellectual property rights of innovators and creators by bringing about changes at legislative and policy level.

Some of the job opportunities could be for prior art search, patent examiners, patent attorneys, patent consultant, patent prosecutors, licensing and valuation experts. A degree in biotechnology with supplementary law degree would be very handy and facilitate liaison with scientists in evaluating patentability, filing of patent applications etc.

The potential employers would be biotechnology companies, research organizations, law firms, academia, Government patent offices, technology management agencies, legal process outsourcing units, consultants, etc.

There are a number of courses being offered in the field of IP. Most law courses have a module or offer specialization in IP. A number of institutes are also offering PG diploma and certificate courses; full time, part time as well as in distance learning mode. With increase in IP filing and disputes on infringement, the combination of law and science background offers lucrative and exciting career options for students.

c. management of regulatory Affairs: All research and commercialisation activities using genetically modified organisms are required to conform to regulatory guidelines. As part of these guidelines, the companies and research institutions engaged in such activities are expected to file compliance report at every stage to the regulatory authorities. Therefore, companies as well as research institutions have requirement for dedicated personnel trained in developing regulatory protocols, documentation of results and interaction with regulatory authorities to supplement additional information required for securing necessary approvals.

d. Bioinformatics: The biotech companies require professionals for creating and managing databases and software tools, developing new algorithms and computational methods such as comparing sequence of a gene with other sequences, developing new methods of predicting genes, specialized sequence analysis, drug designing, etc.

V. marketing: A career in marketing in biotechnology is distinct from conventional marketing job, and in addition to good communication skills, requires an in-depth technical understanding of products and their advantages over competing products. Marketing jobs are monetarily most rewarding and are often linked to sales.


India offers immense opportunities to scholars who seek a career in biotechnology in education and research. Indian Universities are a repository of intellectual wealth in science and technology. Skilled personnel passing out from universities and R&D institutions contribute to socio-economic development of the country.

India has a large network of institutions of higher learning. According to UGC, there were 574 universities and more than 35000 colleges by the end of 11th Plan period. A large number of universities in public (Central, State) and private sector as well as affiliated colleges offer UG and PG courses in life sciences such as botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, applied life sciences, biotechnology. All universities, colleges and new IITs, IISERs, NIPERs have requirement for well-trained faculty as well as students for doctoral and post-doctoral research. Over 30% of faculty positions are vacant in most of existing universities/institutions, thus, creating a huge opportunity for students interested to pursue career in teaching and research.

i. teaching: Teaching positions are highly satisfying as they provide an opportunity not only to conduct research but also to shape future of young minds. Students need to clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR-UGC for lecturership eligibility and JRF/SRF for pursuing research. Students could also opt for teaching positions in schools after acquiring B.Ed degree to join as TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) or PGT (Post Graduate Teacher). Faculty members can play a major role in mentoring students and setting new benchmarks by emphasis on quality of teaching.

2. research: Academic research can be intense, stimulating and rewarding for students with an aptitude for research and students can join any research institute of ICAR, ICMR, CSIR, DST, DBT depending on their background, area of interest and opportunity.

Most of these institutes are well equipped with state-of-art facilities, sophisticated laboratories and well trained senior scientists and offer research avenues in biotechnology, cutting across different disciplines.

Apart from conducting research, a career in research also involves project formulation for securing grant-in-aid on competitive basis for pursuing research, preparation of scientific papers, and participation in national and international scientific conferences.

It is important to consider the nature of role that one would like to have in research. The opportunities include faculty member, research scientist, and technicians. Faculty positions are usually very competitive and are often a result of hard work over many years. Research scientists are usually PhD level scholars who work under the supervision of a faculty member. They are expected to perform research as well as write manuscripts and grant proposals. Technicians usually have bachelor’s or master’s degrees and are largely expected to carry out experiments designed by the faculty members and research scientists.

3. scientific management: There are also a number of scientific management positions for policy formulation, supporting scientific research in government departments/ ministries such as DBT, DST, ICAR, ICMR, CSIR etc..

4. setting up own enterprise: Biotechnology entrepreneurship involves experimentation, taking risks to reach a positive end, making mid-course corrections and attempting new things. Students must evaluate themselves whether they are wiling to take risk, have vision and necessary skills of a business strategist and negotiator, can communicate and quickly grasp new information.

Entrepreneurship is the process of starting a business by developing business model, acquiring human resources and financial capital. Biotechnology entrepreneurs must be prepared for long product development time frame. Average time to reach commercialisation

cAreer OPPOrtunities in AcADemics

Teaching Research scientific Management set up own Enterprise scientific Journalism


for biologics, drugs and therapeutics can take upwards of 15 years to reach market. Diagnostics, medical devices and molecular tests can range from 3 to 7 years. In addition to capital, trained manpower and technology requirement, biotech products require regulatory clearances and like other products, also face market risks.One should understand the challenges before taking the plunge and be prepared to handle them as and when they arise. A number of Government agencies like National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NEB), Technology Development Board (TDB) set up by DST, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) set up by DBT are encouraging young minds with new ideas and supporting early stage research for proof-of-concept development, technology validation and providing ignition grant as well as establishing incubators and parks which provide incubation space and other required services to start-up companies in initial phase. Students willing to set up their own enterprise should consider acquiring an MBA degree in Biotechnology, agri-business management, pharma business management or take up a few entrepreneurship development courses.

V. scientific Journalism: If one loves telling stories, one might be interested in a career in science journalism, freelance science writing, or even fund-raising for research. Science writers cover latest advancements in genetics to exotic discoveries in biotechnology. A science writer’s work may include coverage of new discoveries about viruses, the brain, evolution, global climate change and its environmental impact, to name a few topics. The daily challenge is accurately translating the often mysterious and complex news of such discoveries in simple language so that it can be understood by non-scientists. But in addition, science writers must also attempt to put scientific discoveries and controversies into historical, personal, political, economic, and social context. For example, while science writers have traditionally been faced with balancing the conflicting opinions of scientific experts, they must now also explore the business and financial aspects of science and technology in their reporting equations, especially on biotechnology front. Their reporting can bring exciting news of remarkable scientific achievements to public attention while informing the public about critical issues to aid ethics and policy debates. They also provide the scientific background on breaking news about everything from earthquakes to oil spills and alert the public to medical and environmental risks and dangers.

In addition to technical skills for career in academics or industry, it is essential to have strong fundamentals, an ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, inter-personnel communication skills, organised record-keeping and problem-solving approach as well as passion, commitment, discipline and an urge to excel. Thus, there is no dearth of opportunities for students with good academic background and willingness to adapt and adopt, provided they make the right choices.


National Biotechnology Board (NBTB) set up

DBT - Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), Later renamed as Research Associateship (RA) Programme initiated to provide fellowships for Post Doctoral Research

DBT- JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) Programme initiated to provide fellowships for doctoral research

1982

NBTB upgraded to Department of Biotechnology (DBT)1986

Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme (BITP) initiated to provide Industrial exposure to Biotech students

1993-94

2001

2004

2008

2009

2010

2011

2011-12

2012

2014

DBT supported M.sc.(Biotechnology) Teaching Programme initiated in 5 Universities. Expanded to 71 programmes from 1985-86 to 2012-13

1985-86

Journey of DBTmilestones

important milestones Achieved

Model Course curricula for M.sc./M.Tech Biotech in 10 specialisation framed

DBT decision not to support any more general biotechnology PG courses

Revision of fellowship for JRF-sRF (senor Research Fellowship) and RA

Revision of studentship for M.sc./M.Tech. students in DBT supported programmes

Karnataka Biotechnology Finishing school programme supported

online feedback by students for PG teaching programmes launched

Revision of fellowship for JRF/sRF and RAIndependent Evaluation exercise for DBT HRD programmes assigned to BCIL & AsCI

Abbreviation Definition

AAAu Assam Agricultural University

Actrec Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer

Aicte All India Council for Technical Education

Aiims All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Amu Aligarh Muslim University

APsche Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education

Asci Administrative Staff College of India

Ayush Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy

BBArc Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Bcil Biotech Consortium India Ltd.

BcKV Bidhan Chandra Krishi Visvavidyalaya

Bet Biotechnology Eligibility Test

BgsB Baba Gulam Shah Baadshah University

Bhu Banaras Hindu University

BirAc Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

BitP Biotech Industrial Training Programme

Brns Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences

BuilDer Boost to University Interdisciplinary Life Science Departments for

Education and Research

cccmB Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

ccrh Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

cDri Central Drug Research Institute

cftri Central Food Technological Research Institute

cgcOst Chhattisgarh Council of Science & Technology

cgiAr Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research

cgPA Cumulative Grade Point Average

cimAP Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

cirAD French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development

cmlre Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology

cOe Centre of Excellence

cPePA - ugc Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area

csir Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

csmcri Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute

DDAe Department of Atomic Energy

DAVV Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya

DBt Department of Biotechnology

Dcfr Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research

Deity Department of Electronics and Information Technology

Dhe Directorate of Higher Education

DrDO Defence Research & Development Organisation

Drr Directorate of Rice Research


Abbreviations

Abbreviations


Dst Department of Science & Technology

eeu European Union

ffAseB Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

fist Fund for Improvement of S&T

gg General

gADVAsu Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

gBPiheD Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

gnDu Guru Nanak Dev University

goa Dste Goa Department of Science, Technology & Environment

gsBtm Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission

hhPu Himachal Pradesh University

hscst Haryana State Council for Science & Technology

iiBsD Institute of Bioresource for Sustainable Development

icAr Indian Council for Agricultural Research

icgeB International Centre for Genetic Engineering for Biotechnology

icmr Indian Council for Medical Research

ict Institute of Chemical Technology

igcAr Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

igKV Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya

ihBt Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

iicB Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

iiser Indian Institute for Scientific Education & Research

iit Indian Institute of Technology

iitr Indian Institute of Toxicological Research

ils Institute of Life Science

insA Indian National Science Academy

insPire Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research

instem Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

iOc Indian Oil Company

iPgmer Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

iPPr Institute for Public Policy Research

iPr Intellectual Property Rights

irri International Rice Research Institute

issr Institute for Social Science Research

iuAc Inter-University Accelerator Centre

iVri Indian Veterinary Research Institute

JJKcst J & K State Council for Science and Technology

JncAsr Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jnu Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jrf Junior Research Fellowship


KKAu Kerala Agricultural University

KBc, Kscst Kerala Biotechnology Centre, Kerala State Council for Science and

Technology

llimAgrAin International Agricultural Co-operative Group (Specialized in Seeds)

mmAfsu Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University

mDu Maharishi Dayanand University

mKu Madurai Kamaraj University

mlA fund Member of Legislative Assembly Fund

mnre Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

moef Ministry of Environment and Forests

mPcOst M. P. Council of Science & Technology

mPlAD Member of Parliament Local Area Development

msu Maharaja Sayajirao University

nnAiP National Agricultural Innovation Project

nAmAste NAMASTE India-EU Mobility Project

nBrc National Brain Research Centre

nBri National Botanical Research Institute

nBu North Bengal University

ncBs National Centre for Biological Sciences

nccs National Centre for Cell Science

ncl National Chemical Laboratory

nDri National Dairy Research Institute

nDuAt Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology

nhm National Health Mission

niBmg National Institute of Biomedical Genomics

niceD National Institute of Cholera and Enteric diseases

nih National Institute of Health

niO National Institute of Oceanography

niPer National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research

niPgr National Institute of Plant Genome Research

nirrh National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health

niV National Institute of Virology

nmPB National Medicinal Plants Board

ntrf National Tea Research Foundation

OOBc Other Backward Class

Ongc Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

OuAt Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology

PPAu Punjab Agricultural University

Purse Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence

rrA Research Associateship


rAu Rajendra Agricultural University

rcB Regional Centre for Biotechnology

re Revised Estimates

rgcB Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

rKVy Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

rtmnu Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

ssAP Special Assistance Programme (University Grants Commission)

sAP - Drs Special Assistance Programme-Departmental Research Support

sc Scheduled Caste

serB Science and Engineering Research Board

serc Science and Engineering Research Council

sgPgims Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

sKuAst Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

sPm Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship

sPmVV Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam

sPu Sardar Patel University

srf Senior Research Fellowship

sric Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy

st Scheduled Tribe

swOt Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis

tteQiP Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme

teri The Energy Research Institute

thsti Translational Health Science & Technology Institute

tnAu Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

tnscst Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

uucOst Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology

ugc University Grants Commission

usAiD United States Agency for International Development

usBD Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology

wwBut West Bengal University of Technology

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