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Top 10 Promising Biotechnology Colleges India - 2024
Several top colleges in India offer special courses for the curriculum of biotechnology. Biotechnology colleges study the subject with full-fledged education and research comprising well-equipped and advanced laboratories with highly qualified faculty members. Courses mainly include genetic engineering, molecular biology, and bioprocess technology. Assignments, projects, and internships expose students to practical knowledge to prepare them for their subsequent career opportunities in research, industry, or academia. Most of such institutions have strong industry links and collaborations for betterment in their graduate career prospects. They act as crucial drivers to take forward the biotechnological innovations and generally contribute to growth in the biotechnology area in India.
The colleges of biotechnology are highly important institutions in India for the development of this field-one of the most important scientific and economic concerns of the country. Such colleges offer different disciplines of biotechnology: genetic engineering, molecular biology, and bioprocess technology. They prepare students to address key issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. These colleges have more significance than just for education. They play an imperative role in innovation and research, while being completely abuzz with industry and research organizations for the advancement of technology. Students and faculty engage in research programs for various discoveries and the development of new uses of biotechnology. Moreover, these colleges will bridge the gap between academia and industry by facilitating practical experience and enabling internships. This industrial exposure adds to the employability of a student, thereby preparing him for a career in research, industry, and entrepreneurship. Biotechnology colleges in India nurture talent, inspire research, and are thus contributing towards the country’s movement in the field of biotechnology-seekers of national and global advancement within this changing field.
This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Promising Biotechnology Colleges in India - 2024’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.
Top 10 Promising Biotechnology Colleges India - 2024
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College |
Management |
Description |
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Delhi Technological University
Delhi
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Prof. Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor | The university currently offers various inter-disciplinary and industry relevant programs in science, engineering, management & allied areas at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level |
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Fergusson College
Pune
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Nitin Kulkarni, Principal | Provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in natural sciences, computer science, electronics, information technology, as well as in the fields of humanities & social sciences, it is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories |
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi
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Ambuj Sagar, Deputy Director - Strategic & Planning | The institution's centers of excellence focus on training, research, and development in science, engineering, and technology, covering disciplines like engineering, physical sciences, management, and the humanities |
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Loyola College
Chennai
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Dr A. Louis Arockiaraj SJ, Chairman & Principal | The institution offers 19 postgraduate and 19 undergraduate courses in Arts, Sciences, and Commerce, along with 12 specialized institutes, Additionally, 11 departments offer M.Phil. programs and 12 departments provide Ph.D. programs |
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M.G.R. College
Krishnagiri
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Dr. A. Muthumoni, Principal | The college excels in Biotechnology education, offering comprehensive B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and its features state-of-the-art labs and experienced faculty dedicated to research and innovation |
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P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences
Anand
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Dr. Gayatri Dave Associate Professor & Dean, Dr. Abhishek Dadhania, Principal | Offers cutting-edge programs in biotechnology, microbiology, and biochemistry, fostering innovation and excellence through advanced research and state-of-the-art facilities |
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Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai
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Dr. Jeppiaar, Founder Chancellor | A prestigious institution which excels in the fields of engineering, science and technology for more than three successful decades, it offers multi-disciplinary academic programmes in various fields |
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Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Chennai
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A C Muthiah, Chairman - Governing Council | The forefront of this educational transformation, exemplifies a commitment to excellence in biotechnology education, its proactive approach includes the introduction of specialized courses in cutting- edge fields such as genomics, computational biotechnology |
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SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Chengalpattu
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Dr. Shivganesh Bhargava, Dean | Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in six faculties - engineering & technology, management, medicine & health sciences, science & humanities, law and agricultural sciences |
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VIT
Vellore
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Dr.G Viswanathan, Chancellor | The aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards, it persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis |