B.Tech in Biotechnology
A 4-year undergraduate programme combining biology, engineering and innovation to create professionals in life-sciences technologies.
B.Tech in biotechnology overview
We immerse students in genomics, gene editing, synthetic biology, precision medicine, and biomanufacturing, empowering them to drive breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, materials, and food technology. The B.Tech Biotechnology programme combines biological sciences with engineering principles to prepare students for innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. Students also have the option to continue into an integrated five-year M.Tech Biotechnology programme after completing the four-year B.Tech.
Deep exposure
to genomics, gene editing (CRISPR), synthetic biology and precision medicine, giving students advanced biological-engineering expertise.
A structured curriculum
where by Semester IV you’re already tackling OMIC technologies, upstream processing and AI/data science for bio-technologists.
Practical training
in bio-manufacturing, cell culture, micro-fluidics and biomaterials students work with systems that bridge biology and engineering.
Career-forward focus
with scope for specialisation in environment, food, pharmaceuticals, industrial biotech and research.
Programme specialisations
Pharmaceutical biotechnology
Focuses on the development of biologic drugs such as antibodies, vaccines and nucleic-acid therapies using molecular biology, protein engineering and bioprocessing technologies.
Green chemicals and bio-products
Explores sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products through biotechnology, including enzymes, biofuels and bio-based industrial chemicals.
Digital agriculture
Applies data analytics, sensors and advanced technologies to optimise crop production, resource use and decision-making in modern agriculture.
Precision medicine
Examines how genomics and biological data can be used to design personalised medical treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Gut microbiome
Studies microbial communities in the human body and their role in health, disease diagnostics and emerging therapeutic applications.
Food processing and nutrition
Focuses on technologies that improve food safety, nutritional value and shelf life while supporting sustainable food production.
Biopharmaceutical technology
Covers the development and manufacturing of biologic medicines, integrating molecular biology, drug formulation and bioprocess engineering.
Biomanufacturing and green products
Uses engineered biological systems and fermentation technologies to produce biomaterials, chemicals and therapeutic products sustainably.
Diagnostics and biomarkers
Explores molecular diagnostics and biomarker discovery for early disease detection and improved clinical decision-making.
Programme details
Core technical competencies to be developed through the programme
Genomics
Omics technologies and genome sequencing applications across biotechnology and biomedical research.
Gene editing
Gene cloning, CRISPR-based genome editing, gene therapy, gene silencing, and development of transgenic plants and animals.
Precision medicine
Genomics-driven discovery of drug targets, cell therapies and advanced drug delivery technologies.
Microfluidics
Lab-on-a-chip systems for rapid diagnostics, biopharma screening, disease modelling and point-of-care testing.
Biomanufacturing
Cell culture and fermentation technologies for recombinant production of therapeutics, biomaterials and specialty chemicals.mahindra
Synthetic biology
Engineering biological systems and gene networks to develop cell factories, microbiome-based solutions and cellular agriculture.
Tissue engineering
Regenerative medicine approaches including tissue grafts, organ repair technologies and cultured biomaterials.
AI and big biological data
Application of artificial intelligence in drug discovery, biomarker identification, medical imaging and digital agriculture analytics.
GMP and regulatory affairs
Principles of product quality, safety standards and regulatory frameworks in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical development.
Bioprinting
Bioprinting technologies using bio-inks and biomaterials for medical applications such as tissue constructs and personalised grafts.
- Technical solution manager
- Research associate
- Medical scientist
- Biomedical engineer
- Microbiologist
- R&D and process development scientist
- Biomanufacturing specialist
- Bioproduction operator
- Project assistant
- Project management engineer
- Trainee research associate
- Agricultural consultant
- Opportunities for higher education abroad
Academic structure
Our academic structure is designed to establish robust foundations, followed by increasing specialization in later years.
- Credit structure: Basic Sciences (47 credits), Basic Engineering (28 credits), Humanities, Social & Creative Sciences (15 credits), Enterprise Sciences (10 credits)
- Total credits & degree requirement: The programme requires not less than 165 credits to be awarded a B.Tech degree.
- Duration: 4 years / 8 semesters
- Core vs Professional phases: The first two years constitute the “Core Program,” and the last two years the “Professional Program,” with electives introduced in the latter phase.
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Mathematics / Introduction to Biology* | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| World of Biotechnology & Computational Biology | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Chemistry of Biomolecules | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Biological Systems: Microbes | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Physics for Biotechnology | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| English | 0-3-0 | 3 |
| Media Project | 0-0-2 | 1.5 |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| French I | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Descriptive Statistics | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Biological Systems: Plants | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Biological Systems: Animals | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Biophysics | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Chemistry – II | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship Practice | 0-0-2 | 1 |
| Professional Ethics | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| SDGs and Our Career | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| French II | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Enzymes & Metabolism | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Microbial Technology | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Python & Biopython | 1-0-2 | 2 |
| Immune Systems & Immunotechnology | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Gene Technologies | 2-0-4 | 4 |
| Introduction to Nanotechnology & Nanoscience | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Lean Start-up | 0-0-3 | 1 |
| Principles of Economics | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| Sustainability and AI | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| French III | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Omic Technologies | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Cell Culture Technologies | 2-0-2 | 3 |
| Bioprocess – Upstream Processing | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| AI & Data Science for Biotechnologists | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Biostatistics | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| Design Thinking | 1-0-2 | 2 |
| Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 | 1.5 |
| Water and Us | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| French IV | 0-2-0 | 0.5 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Food Processing & Nutrition | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Agricultural Biotechnology | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Bioprocess – Downstream Processing | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Elective I | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Elective II | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Humanities / Management Elective I | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Green Biotechnology & Pollution Abatement | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Bioproducts: QC & Regulatory Affairs | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Synthetic Biology & Applications | 3-0-2 | 4 |
| Research Methods & IPR | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Elective III | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Elective IV | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Introduction to Professional Development | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Humanities / Management Elective II | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Employability Skills | 1-0-1 | 1.5 |
| Elective V | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Elective VI | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Elective VII | 3-0-0 | 3 |
| Humanities / Management Elective III | 2-0-0 | 2 |
| Course | L-T-P | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Project (Industrial Internship / R&D Institute) | 0-0-30 | 15 |
FAQs
The curriculum integrates molecular biology, genetics and bioprocessing with engineering and computational tools, equipping students for innovation in applied biosciences.
Students receive hands-on training in biomanufacturing, microfluidics, gene editing and biomaterials, building the technical expertise necessary for biotechnology industries.
Graduates contribute to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food technology and environmental sustainability through advanced biotechnological methods.
Project-based learning, exposure to OMIC technologies, and AI applications in biotechnology foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
The inclusion of synthetic biology, precision medicine and data-driven approaches ensures graduates are prepared for next-generation life-science careers.
