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Biotechnology refers to application of biological tools and scientific techniques to animal, plant and microbial species for their improvement (qualitative as well as quantitative) alongwith development of process and products w.r.t health, environment, agriculture, industry, etc. In recent past biotechnology has been identified as a prominent field of lifescience owing to its interdisciplinary approach and widespread applications.

B.Sc. Biotechnology is a 3-year program with an enriched curriculum comprising of basic courses (cell biology, biochemistry, animal and plant physiology, developmental biology) and applied courses (plant and animal biotechnology, bioinformatics, bioprocess technology and others). Specific courses target skill development, employability and entrepreneurship potential of biotechnology.

Courses included in the program offered are a blend of theoretical and experimental aspects. An effort is made to provide contemporary education and to develop overall personality of student along with academic brilliance. Different courses provide sound knowledge of the subject along with socio-ethical implications. Programs offered comprise core courses, skilled enhancement courses, generic electives, discipline specific electives, open electives and ability enhancement courses. In case of open electives a student can opt for any elective (other than mentioned in curriculum) offered in other programs as well. Courses offered by NPTEL / SWAYM can also be opted by a student as an alternate to open electives. Courses on English communication, seminar presentation, reasoning skill and PDP target personality development along with enhancement of communication skills are also included in the curriculum. Industrial visits, participation in seminar/conference, training programs impart additional technical skills. Dissertation specifically inculcates research aptitude and scientific writing skills. Biotechnology and microbiology are interdisciplinary in approach including Cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, RDT, environmental science, animal science, plant science, IPR, bioethics, Chemical sciences, mathematical science, health science, Virology, Genetic Engineering, Food Technology and others. Life science is highly research-oriented subject and all the programs offered have a specific focus to impart research skills.

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Career Prospects:

After perusing B.Sc. biotechnology students can avail widespread career options depending upon their interest. Scientist, biochemical analyst, various opportunities in industries (production, quality control, quality assurance, marketing) including pharmaceuticals, fermentation industry, food industry and others, entrepreneurship/startups are among common career options. After successful completion of B.Sc. biotechnology students also become eligible to pursue higher studies and various competitive examinations. Major recruiters for biotechnology professional include hospitals, research firms, industries, consultation agencies, government and private organizations.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (12th Aggregate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Merit Scholarship 10,800 7,200 3,600 --
Net Academic Fee 25,200 28,800 32,400 36,000
Development Fee 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 55,230 58,830 62,430 66,030
2nd Semester Academic Fee 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Merit Scholarship 10,800 7,200 3,600 --
Net Academic Fee 25,200 28,800 32,400 36,000
Development Fee 2,880 2,880 2,880 2,880
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 38,230 41,830 45,430 49,030
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

93,460

(2nd Category) 

1,00,660

(3rd Category) 

1,07,860

(4th Category) 

1,15,060

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (12th Aggregate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)		 (12th Aggregate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
Students Diversity Scholarship 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Merit Scholarship 13,650 9,100 4,550 -
Net Academic Fee 31,850 36,400 40,950 45,500
Development Fee 3,840 3,840 3,840 3,840
Other Fee 27,150 27,150 27,150 27,150
1st Semester Fee 62,840 67,390 71,940 76,490
2nd Semester Academic Fee 48,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
Students Diversity Scholarship 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Merit Scholarship 13,650 9,100 4,550 -
Net Academic Fee 31,850 36,400 40,950 45,500
Development Fee 3,840 3,840 3,840 3,840
Other Fee 10,150 10,150 10,150 10,150
2nd Semester Fee 45,840 50,390 54,940 59,490
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

1,08,680

(2nd Category) 

1,17,780

(3rd Category) 

1,26,880

(4th Category) 

1,35,980

One Time Payable Charges in 1st Semester (INR)

Admission Fee Enrolment Fee Students Welfare Fee Caution Money
(Refundable after completion of programme)
6,000 2,000 7,000 2,000

Other Charges Per Semester (INR)

Examination Fee Library Fee Students ERP/ID Card Fee/Industrial Tour Fee/Activity Fee Online Student Information Fee Lab Charges Total
4,600 800 2,250 1,500 1,000 10,150

Optional Fee (INR)

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed with Attached Bathroom (Only for Boys) Triple Bed Four Bed
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 85,000 60,000 70,000 52,000 47,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,30,000 1,05,000 1,15,000 97,000 92,000

Optional Fee (INR) / Flats Only For Girls

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed Lobby (3 Seated) Lobby (4 Seated)
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 90,000 80,000 70,000 65,000 50,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,35,000 1,25,000 1,15,000 1,10,000 95,000

Optional Fee (INR)

Transportation Fee for Poanta Sahib Route per Academic Year (INR) 25,000
Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh Routes per Academic Year (INR) 24,000
Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year (INR) 20,000

Eligibility

  • 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks for general category and 45% aggregate marks in case of SC/ST category.

Note:

  • Only one choice of scholarship will be allowed to the candidate from the following:
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Girl Candidate for complete programme.
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to ward of Defence Personnel for complete programme.
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Alumni of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Sibling of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
  • If any student deposits his/her complete yearly Fee, in that case additional scholarship of 5% on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship)will be provided for 1st year only.

Admission Procedure:

Programme Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-101 Introductory Biotechnology (CC-1) 5
2. Minor TBBT / PBBT-102 Minor Stream-1 4
3. Bridge Course TBBT 103 Essential Biology/ Mathematics 1
4. AEC (Language) TBBT 104 Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-1) 2
5. SEC TBBT / PBBT-105 Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-1) 4
6. VAC TBBT106 Value Added Courses (VAC-1) 3
7. Scientific Activity PBBT 107 Scientific Activity 2
Total for 1st Semester 21

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-151 Cell Biology & Genetics (CC-2) 4
2. Minor TBBT / PBBT-152 Minor Stream-2 4
3. IDC TBBT 153 Multidisciplinary-1 2
4. AEC (Language) TBBT-154 Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-2) 2
5. SEC TBBT / PBBT-155 Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-2) 4
6. VAC TBBT-156 Value Added Courses (VAC-2) 2
7. Scientific Activity PBBT-157 Workshop/Seminar Presentation 2
Total for 2nd Semester 20

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-201 Molecular Biology (CC-3) 5
2. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-202 Immunology (CC-4) 5
3. Minor TBBT / PBBT-203 Minor Stream-3 4
4. IDC TBBT-204 Multidisciplinary Courses-2 2
5. SEC TBBT / PBBT-205 Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-3) 4
6. Scientific Activity PBBT-206 Student Club Activity 1
Total for 3rd Semester 21
Total for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Semester 62

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-251 General Microbiology (CC-5) 5
2. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-252 Bioprocess Technology (CC-6) 5
3. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-253 Recombinant DNA Technology (CC-7) 5
4. Minor TBBT / PBBT-254 Minor Stream-4 4
5. AEC (Language) TBBT-255 Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-3) 2
6. IDC PBBT-256 Community Activity / Seminar / NCC / NSS 1
Total for 4th Semester 22
Total for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Semester 84

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-301 Bio Analytical Tools and Techniques (CC-8) 5
2. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-302 Bioinformatics (CC-9) 5
3. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-303 Minor Stream-5 4
4. AEC (Language) TBBT-304 Ability Enhancement Course (AEC-4) 2
5. Minor PBBT-304 Summer Internship 1
6. IDC TBBT-305 Multidisciplinary Courses-3 2
Total for 5th Semester 19
Total for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Semester 103

Sr. No. Category Course Code Paper Title Credits
1. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-351 Environmental Biotechnology (CC-10) 5
2. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-352 Animal Biotechnology (CC-11) 5
3. DSC-Core TBBT / PBBT-353 Agricultural Biotechnology (CC-12) 5
4. Minor TBBT / PBBT-354 Minor Stream-6 4
5. Project PBBT-355 Minor Project 2
Total for 6th Semester 21
Total for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Semester 124

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
1. TBBT-101 Introductory Biotechnology 3
2. PBBT-101 Introductory Biotechnology Lab 2
3. TBBT-151 Cell Biology & Genetics 3
4. PBBT-151 Cell Biology & Genetics Lab 1
5. TBBT-201 Molecular Biology 3
6. PBBT-201 Molecular Biology Lab 2
7. TBBT-202 Immunology 3
8. PBBT-202 Immunology Lab 2
9. TBBT-251 General Microbiology 3
10. PBBT-251 General Microbiology Lab 2
11. TBBT-252 Bioprocess Technology 3
12. PBBT-252 Bioprocess Technology Lab 2
13. TBBT-253 Recombinant DNA Technology 3
14. PBBT-253 Recombinant DNA Technology Lab 2
15. TBBT-301 Bio Analytical Tools and Techniques 3
16. PBBT-301 Bio Analytical Tools and Techniques Lab 2
17. TBBT-302 Bioinformatics 3
18. PBBT-302 Bioinformatics Lab 2
19. TBBT-351 Environmental Biotechnology 3
20. PBBT-351 Environmental Biotechnology Lab 2
21. TBBT-352 Animal Biotechnology 3
22. PBBT-352 Animal Biotechnology Lab 2
23. TBBT-353 Agricultural Biotechnology 3
24. PBBT-353 Agricultural Biotechnology Lab 2
25. TBBT/TBTR-401 Bioethics and Biosafety 3
26. PBBT/PBTR-401 Bioethics and Biosafety Lab 2
27. TBBT/TBTR-402 Basic of Forensic Sciences 3
28. PBBT/PBTR-402 Basic of Forensic Sciences Lab 2
29. TBBT-451 Advanced Nanotechnology 3
30. PBBT-451 Advanced Nanotechnology Lab 2
31. TBBT-452 Genomics and Proteomics 3
32. PBBT-452 Genomics and Proteomics Lab 2
33. TBTR-452 Research Methodology & Ethics 3

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
34. TBBT-MN I Chemistry I (Basic of Organic Chemistry) 3
35. PBBT-MN I Chemistry I (Basic of Organic Chemistry) Lab 1
36. TBBT-MN II Chemistry of Natural Products 3
37. PBBT-MN II Chemistry of Natural Products Lab 1
38. TBBT-MN III Chemistry II (Principle of Structure and Bonding) 3
39. PBBT-MN III Chemistry II (Principle of Structure and Bonding) Lab 1
40. TBBT-MN IV Green Chemistry 3
41. PBBT-MN IV Green Chemistry Lab 1
42. TBBT-MN V Chemistry of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants 3
43. PBBT-MN V Chemistry of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Lab 1
44. TBBT-MN VI Biofertilizer & Pesticides 3
45. PBBT-MN VI Biofertilizer & Pesticides Lab 1
46. TBBT-MN VII Polymer Chemistry 3
47. PBBT-MN VII Polymer Chemistry Lab 1
48. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
48. TBBT-MN VIII Biomolecules 3
49. PBBT-MN VIII Biomolecules Lab 1
50. TBBT-MN IX Food Processing and Packaging 3
51. PBBT-MN IX Food Processing & Packaging Lab 1
52. TBBT-MN X Food & Dairy Microbiology 3
53. PBBT-MN X Food & Dairy Microbiology Lab 1
54. TBBT-MN XI Enzymology 3
55. PBBT-MN XI Enzymology Lab 1
56. TBBT-MN XII Baking Technology 3
57. PBBT-MN XII Baking Technology Lab 1
58. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
58. TBBT-105 Fundamental of Computational Tools & MS Office 3
59. PBBT-105 Fundamental of Computational Tools & MS Office Lab 1
60. TBBT-155 Concept of C Programming 3
61. PBBT-155 Concept of C Programming Lab 1
62. TBBT-206 I Introductory Nanotechnology 3
63. PBBT-206 I Introductory Nanotechnology Lab 1
64. TBBT-206 II Green Energy Technology 3
65. PBBT-206 II Green Energy Technology Lab 1
66. TBBT-206 III Basic Concept of AI 3
67. PBBT-206 III Basic Concept of AI Lab 1
68. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
68. TBBT-104 Basic Technical Writing Skills 2
69. TBBT-154 Advanced Technical Communication Skills 2
70. TBBT-255 Personality Development Program 2
71. TBBT-304(I) Logical Reasoning 2
72. TBBT-304(II) French 2
73. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
73. TBBT-153(I) Vedic Mathematics 2
74. TBBT-153(II) Probability and Biostatistics 2
75. TBBT-204(I) Intellectual Property Rights 2
76. TBBT-204(II) Entrepreneurship Development 2
77. TBBT-204(III) Introduction to Indian Constitution 2
78. TBBT-305(I) Ayurvedic Biology 2
79. TBBT-305(II) Concepts of Drug Design in Ayurveda 2
80. TBBT-305(III) Introduction to Indian Knowledge System in Science 2
81. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
81. TBBT-106 Environmental Sciences 3
82. TBBT-156 Human Ethics and Professional Values 2
83. MOOC / NPTEL / SWAYAM Any Other Approved Course -

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
83. TBBT-103 I Essential Biology 1
84. TBBT-103 II Essential Mathematics 1

Sr. No. Course Code Course Name Credits
85. PBBT-107 Scientific Activity 2
86. PBBT-157 Workshop / Seminar Presentation 2
87. PBBT-206 Student Club Activity 1
88. PBBT-256 Community Activity / NSS / NCC 1
89. PBBT-304 Summer Internship 1
90. PBBT-355 Minor Project 2
91. PBBT-404 Seminar Training 3
92. PBBT-454 Dissertation from Discipline/Core 6
93. TBTR-405 Patent Drafting and Filing 3
94. PBTR-451 Research Project 13

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4-year UG Degree (Honours)

S. No.

Broad Category of Course

Minimum Credit  Requirement

 

 

3-year UG

4-Year UG

1

Major (Core)

60

80

2

Minor Stream

24

32

3

Multidisciplinary

09

09

4

Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)

08

08

5

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

09

09

6

Value Added Courses common for all UG

06-08

06–08

7

Summer Internship

02-04

02–04

8

Research Project / Dissertation

-

12

 

Total

120

160

Note:* Honours students not undertaking research will do 3 courses for 12 credits in lieu of a research project / Dissertation.

4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research): Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the undergraduate level can choose a research stream in the fourth year. They should do a research project or dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member of the University/College. The research project/dissertation will be in the major discipline. The students who secure 160 credits, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation, are awarded UG Degree (Honours with Research).

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