Overview Vision and Mission Goals and Objectives Best Practices Outreach Programmes Courses Offered Courses Structure Courses Outcomes Staff Academic Results Departmental Activities Accomplishments Alumnae Achievers

Department of Biotechnology

    Overview

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the academic year 2006-07, with an aim to train the young students to solve the growing challenges in modern biology and meet up the industrial needs technically in the field of biotechnology. It offers a three-year BSc., degree programme in Biotechnology.

The department has modern infrastructure and scientific equipment to nourish both the academic and as well as research environment. The spacious biotechnology lab can easily accommodate 40 students for their practical session.

The Department strives to uphold the highest standards of scientific ethics, academic and professional integrity, educational quality, and distinction in teaching to appreciate the full potential of biotechnology. To best serve the country and society, we uphold equity and empower our students, staff, and faculty to become globally recognised scholars, academic leaders, and intellectually rigorous individuals.

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field with applications ranging from agriculture to medicine. Early and most important applications of biotech resulted in the development of a variety of products such as bread and vaccines. However, there are still a lot of healthcare and societal issues that need to be addressed. Our goal is to make brilliant minds of undergraduates and ensure that they will pursue higher studies and do research on various health issues.

    Goals and Objectives
  1. The primary objective of the department is to educate students with an up-to-date and modern course curriculum, a global outlook, and active industry-academia collaboration.
  2. To enhance the culture of continuous improvement.
  3. To promote, support and facilitate the overall development of both traditional and modern Biotechnology.
  4. To generate competent and highly qualified graduates by providing them with the knowledge of basic and advanced concepts in biology and biotechnology.
  5. The department aims to train all the students with the necessary critical theoretical and practical skills in biology and biotechnology.
  6. To make the students learn to handle basic laboratory instruments.
  7. To establish all the essential facilities for good learning and teaching.
  8. To develop or improve the student's ability to apply the knowledge and skills to solve the problems that arise in their professional and research career.
  9. To develop the capability in the graduates to pursue higher studies or successful careers at national and international educational and research institutes.
  10. To attract and retain outstanding students and faculty.
  11. To create a dynamic ecosystem for knowledge-creation, national and international collaborations.
  12. To develop self-learning abilities to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  13. To understand the values and responsibilities of the graduates to become socio-ethically responsible citizens.
    Courses Offered
S No Program Group Combination Year of
Commencement		 Medium Intake Addl. Information
1. UG BSc (Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Chemistry) 2006-07 English 30 ---
2. UG BSc (Microbiology, Biotechnology and Chemistry) 2009-10 English 30 50
    Course Structure
S No Semester Course
Type		 Theory /
Practical		 Title of the Course Credits Max. Marks
Internal External
1. I DSC Theory Cell biology and Genetics 4 20 80
2. I DSC Practical Cell biology and Genetics 1 - 50
3. II DSC Theory Biological Chemistry and Microbiology 4 20 80
4. II DSC Practical Biological Chemistry and Microbiology 1 - 50
5. III DSC Theory Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology 4 20 80
6. III DSC Practical Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology 1 - 50
7. III SEC2 Theory 1. Industrial Fermentations
2. Immunological Techniques 		2 10 40
8. IV DSC Theory Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 4 20 80
9. IV DSC Practical Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 1 - 50
10. IV SEC4 Theory 1. Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding
2. Drug Designing 		2 10 40
11. V DSE Theory 1. Plant Biotechnology
2. Medical Biotechnology
 4 20 80
12. V DSE Practical 1. Plant Biotechnology
2. Medical Biotechnology
 1 - 50
13. V GE Theory Basics in Biotechnology 4 20 80
14. VI DSE Theory 1. Animal Biotechnology
2. Environmental Biotechnology
 4 20 80
15. VI DSE Practical 1. Animal Biotechnology
2. Environmental Biotechnology
 1 - 50
16. VI DSE Theory 1. Project Work
2. IPR, Biosafety and Entrepreneurship 		4 20 80
AECC: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; SEC: Skill Enhancement Course;
DSC: Discipline Specific Course; DSE: Discipline Specific Elective; GE: Generic Elective;
    Course Outcomes
    Semester I: Cell biology and Genetics
  1. Coming Soon
    Semester II: Biological Chemistry and Microbiology
  1. Coming Soon
    Semester III: Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology
  1. Coming Soon
    Semester IV: Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  1. Coming Soon
    Semester V: Plant Biotechnology
  1. Coming Soon
    Semester VI: Environmental Biotechnology
  1. Coming Soon
    Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
S No Name of the Staff Designation Qualification(s) Profile
Teaching:
1. Ms M Madhavi Lecturer MSc View
2. Ms Arshiya Jabeen Lecturer MSc., BEd View
Non-Teaching:
1. Ms Shabana Begum Lab Assistant BSc  
    Academic Results
  1.    Academic Year 2022 - 23.
    Departmental Activities
  1. Ms. K. Sheresha, an accomplished alumna of the BSc (Mb Bt C) program (Batch 2018–2021), interacted with final-year Life Science students and second-year students of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science on Thursday, 10th July 2025. During the session, she shared her academic journey, from undergraduate studies to her current achievements in postgraduate education and research.
    The session was highly inspiring, as Ms. Sheresha offered valuable career guidance, emphasizing the importance of pursuing higher education in the field of Life Sciences. She encouraged students to prepare for competitive entrance exams such as BRET and ICMR-JRF, and provided insights into various opportunities including national-level fellowships, research internships, and academic projects. Report
  2. The Department of Biotechnology hosted an outreach program titled "Early Detection and Prevention of Breast Cancer" on 30th March 2024. The program was conducted by Dr. A. Sandhya, Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Osmania University, in association with Dr. Lopamudra Das Roy, a Distinguished Cancer Scientist, Research Professor, and the Founder & President of Breast Cancer Hub.
  3. The department of Biotecnology organised a seminar on “Advances in Genetics and Genomics” on 11.03.2024, Monday. Dr A Sandhya, Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Osmania University attended as the resource Person.
    Accomplishments
    Staff:
  1. Ms Arshiya Jabeen, Lecturer in Biotechnology has successfully coordinated the 15-Day Career Readiness Training (CRT) Program "Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, and Regulatory Affairs" held fromm 18 August to 04 September 2025, in collaboration with ClinoSol Research Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
  2. Ms Arshiya Jabeen, Lecturer in Biotechnology has participated in the NPTEL E-Awareness workshop held on 12th August, 2025 organised by IIT Madras.
  3. Ms Arshiya Jabeen, Lecturer in Biotechnology has participated in the NPTEL E-Awareness workshop held on 22nd July, 2025 organised by IIT Madras.
  4. Ms M Madhavi, Lecturer in Biotechnology has participated in Three Day National Workshop on "NAAC Accreditation and Outcome Based Education through Al Powered Digital Learning" Organized by The Office of Dean, Development & UGC Affairs and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Osmania University From 3-5 March, 2025
  5. Ms M Madhavi, Lecturer in Biotechnology "Refresher Course in Life Sciences (offline)" organised by UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad from 05.08.2024 to 20.08.2024 and obtained "A" grade.
  6. Ms. M Madhavi, Lecturer in Biotechnology was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by CSIR – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) for mentoring Ms. AKIFA FATIMA (111321487003) and Ms. ZEENATH BEGUM (111321487057) for presenting a poster and PPT in Science Festival held on 28.02.2023.
    Students:
  1. Ms Syeda Baseera Amreen, Roll No: 111322487045 has presented a poster entitled “Epigenetics in Cancer Prevention and Treatment” in the National Seminar on “Changing Horizons in Genetics & Biotechnology (CHGB-2024)” organised by the Department of Genetics & Biotechnology, Osmania University, Hyderabad held on 09th December, 2024.
  2. Ms. AKIFA FATIMA (111321487003) won CONSOLATION prize in the State Level Elocution (English) competition for University Students in Telangana held on topic “Hyderabad Liberation Movement – Struggles and Sacrifices” organised by Raj Bhavan, Telangana on 17.09.2022 on the eve of Hyderabad Liberation Day.
  3. Ms. KHANSA AFREEN (111321487023) of 3rd Semester BSc (Mb Bt C) won SECOND prize in the “Bheethi Chitra BIOFIESTA 2022” organised by Department of Biotechnology, PG Centre, A.V. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Hyderabad held on 09.10.2022.
  4. Ms. AKIFA FATIMA (111321487003) and Ms. ZEENATH BEGUM (111321487057) were awarded Certificate of Appreciation by CSIR – Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) for presenting a poster and PPT in Science Festival held on 28.02.2023.
    Alumnae Achievers