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Course Duration
The duration of the course shall be four academic years and conducted in 8 semesters with each semester having a duration of 16 weeks.
 
Eligibility for admission
The applicant should have passed Karnataka 2nd PUC / 12th std or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer science / Electronics as optional subjects and obtained a minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate in the optional subjects. In case of candidates belonging to SC / ST / other backward classes, the minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility will be 45% of marks in aggregate in the optional subjects in the qualifying examination.
 
 




 
Biotechnology has taken a giant leap from its classical version of preparing cheese, bread and wine to its contemporary specific form. Today it is known as a collection of technologies using cells and biological molecules. We can manipulate organisms at the molecular level via genes. Owing to extraordinary specificity of cells and molecules, the tools and techniques of biotechnology are quite precise and are tailored to operate in known, predictable ways. As a result, the products of biotechnology are being targeted to solve specific problems having fewer unintended consequences. Today important thrust areas are Fermentation, Plant and Animal Cell Culture, recombinant DNA technology, Forensic science, Antisense technology, Protein & Tissue engineering technology, Monoclonal antibody technology, Biosensor technology, DNA fingerprinting and diagnostic techniques, Bioinformatics, Biodegradation.

So today the term "Biotechnology" is used in a more restricted sense to mean the application of molecular biology techniques to identify genes responsible for particular traits; to clone, study, characterize, and manipulate them; and finally, to insert them into different organisms. It's difficult to imagine an area of agriculture or life that can't be affected.
 
The Objective
To impart knowledge with emphasis on basic and applied dimensions of Biotechnology and churn industry employable biotechnocrats as well as with suffice skills for earning higher progression
 
The skills involved
Students become well versed in both dry and wet lab techniques encompassing subject domains namely Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Unit operations, Bioinformatics, Plant & Animal Tissue Culture, Enzyme Engineering and Fermentation Technology.
 
Career Opportunity
The scope of BE Biotechnology lies is in varied areas of professional importance such as: Pharmaceuticals, Health care and human diagnostics, Plant and Animal Cell Culture, Agriculture, Environment , Food Processing, Fermentation, Industrial production (Bioprocessing) of primary and secondary metabolites, Genetic modification, Cloning, Forensic Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Automation, Clinical Data Management, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property protection.
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Objectives
To develop competency and skills in students in various aspects of biotechnology
To prepare the students to face the ever emerging challenges in Biotechnology
To churn-out successful Biotechnology Engineers to lead and work towards larger societal gains
Activities
Leaner centric teaching of curriculum
Organization of co-curricular and extra-curricular students activities
Visits to Biotech fairs, research institutions and industries
Seminars by eminent scientists and researchers
National level symposium and workshops