B.Sc. Biotechnology & Botany

The Dual Major Programme in Biotechnology and Botany is an innovative undergraduate programme that integrates the study of plant science with modern biotechnological approaches. It provides students with a strong foundation in classical botany - covering plant anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and genetics, while simultaneously developing their skills in biotechnology, including molecular biology, genetic engineering and industrial applications.

This interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in research, agriculture, environmental management, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology industries, as well as for higher studies in Life Sciences. The programme nurtures scientific inquiry, analytical thinking, and practical competence through a blend of theory, laboratory work, and project-based learning.

The B.Sc. is a three -year degree programme. However, as per the provisions of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a student may continue into the fourth year and earn a B.Sc. Honours degree.

Eligibility
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) or Equivalent with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA and have studied Biology as one of the subjects are eligible.

Programme Matrix - 2026-2027 Batch

Semester I

  • DSC Cell Biology
  • DSC Cell Biology Practical
  • DSC Microbial diversity and Algae
  • DSC Microbial diversity and Algae Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course

Semester II

  • DSC Microbiology and Microbial Techniques
  • DSC Microbiology and Microbial Techniques Practical
  • DSC Mycology, Plant pathology and Plant Anatomy
  • DSC Mycology, Plant pathology and Plant Anatomy Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course

Semester III

  • DSC Biomolecules
  • DSC Biomolecules Practical
  • DSC Molecular Biology
  • DSC Molecular Biology Practical
  • DSC Biology of Archegoniatae
  • DSC Biology of Archegoniatae Practical
  • DSC Embryology of Angiosperms
  • DSC Embryology of Angiosperms Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course

Semester IV

  • DSC Genetic Engineering
  • DSC Genetic Engineering Practical
  • DSC Plant Ecology and Natural Resource Management
  • DSC Plant Ecology and Natural Resource Management Practical
  • SEC Skill Enhancement Course
  • MDC Multidisciplinary Course
  • DSC-CC Certificate course

Semester V

  • DSC Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics
  • DSC Medical Biotechnology and Diagnostics Practical
  • DSC Bioentrepreneurship and IPR
  • DSC Plant Taxonomy
  • DSC Plant Taxonomy Practical
  • DSC Plant Tissue Culture
  • DSC-RM Research Methodology
  • Internship

Semester VI

  • DSC Immunology
  • DSC Immunology Practical
  • DSC Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
  • DSC Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology Practical
  • DSC Plant Genetics and Cytogenetics
  • DSC Plant Genetics and Cytogenetics Practical
  • DSC Plant Physiology I
  • DSC Plant Physiology I Practical
  • Project

Semester VII

  • Any One Major to be Opted. BT or BO
  • DSC Plant Biotechnology
  • DSC Plant Biotechnology Practical
  • DSC Clinical Research
  • DSC Animal Biotechnology
  • DSC Animal Biotechnology Practical
  • DSC Tissue Engineering
  • DSC Plant Physiology II
  • DSC Plant Physiology II Practical
  • DSC Stress Biology
  • DSC Plant Breeding and Crop improvement
  • DSC Plant Breeding and Crop improvement Practical
  • DSC Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Project - Literature Review

Semester VIII

  • Any One Major to be Opted. BT or BO
  • DSC Enzymology
  • DSC Enzymology Practical
  • DSC Marine Biotechnology
  • DSC Marine Biotechnology Practical
  • DSC Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • DSC Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Practical
  • DSC Economic Botany and Ethnobotany
  • DSC Economic Botany and Ethnobotany Practical
  • Project or Corresponding courses

Additional Courses – Biotechnology

Semester I: Food Science and Technology

Semester II: Food & Dairy Biotechnology Techniques

Semester III: Nanobiotechnology

Semester IV: Basics of Bioinformatics

Additional Courses – Botany

Semester I: Horticultural Practices

Semester II: Aquatic Botany

Semester III: Dendrology and Arboriculture

Semester IV: Agriculture and Food Microbiology

Semester II: Sustainable Gardening

Semester III: Plants in Traditional Medicine

Semester IV: Commercial Forestry

Semester IV: Herbal Technology