The department of biotechnology was established in 2002 with both UG and PG course. It is upgraded to Research department from 2015 (M.Phil and Ph.D).
To implore quality education for research expansion and to construct excellent bioentrepreneurship for self reliance with societal development. Biotechnology is the commercial exploitation of knowledge about living organisms and their components. The biotechnology sector is fast – moving, often exploiting research from the frontiers of science with capable imaginative and biotechnologists and academic researchers.
The Department has conducted several State and National Level Seminars, Conferences, INSA workshops, DST-INSPIRE Camp and constantly strive to create such knowledge sharing platforms throughout the year.
The Department maintains a green house and Medicinal garden for research purposes. Students are trained with techniques of propagation and study of plant extracts.
Out of 8 faculties, 3 are Ph.D. holders, 1 had completed M. Phil and 2 had cleared the Tamil Nadu SLET exam. Currently, 2 staff members are pursuing their Ph.D. Program.
One faculty is a recognized guide for Ph.D. in Bharathiar Universities and guiding 2 Ph.D. candidates. Two staff members are recognized guides for M. Phil guidance.
To provide quality education to produce ethically strong Biotechnology graduates with social responsibility.
To inculcate domain skills to excel in learning, research, invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship
To empower rural students by providing the necessary skills to fulfill the global biotechnological demands for the success of their social, career, economic, and family lives.
