Biotechnology Colleges in Kolkata | The Neotia University

Curriculum / Syllabus

Semester 1

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 1	Microbiology	4+2
Core Course – 2	Cell Biology	4+2
Core Course – 3	Chemistry-1	4+2
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses – 1	English Communication	4
Generic Elective1	Generic Elective – 1	2
Total credit		24

Semester 2

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 4	Mammalian Physiology	4+2
Core Course – 5	Plant Physiology	4+2
Core Course – 6	Chemistry-2	4+2
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses – 2	EVS	4
Generic Elective 2	Generic Elective – 2	2
Total credit		24

Semester 3

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 7	Genetics	4+2
Core Course – 8	Biochemistry	4+2
Core Course – 9	Enzymology	2+2
Core Course – 10	Medical Microbiology	4+2
Generic Elective 3	Generic Elective – 3	2
Total credit		24

Semester 4

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 11	Molecular Biology	4+2
Core Course – 12	Immunology	4+2
Skill Enhancement Course -1	Bioprocess Technology	2+2
Discipline Specific Electives -1	Basic Computing & C Programming	4+2
Generic Elective 4	Generic Elective – 4	2
Total credit		24

Semester 5

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 13	Industrial Fermentation	4+2
Core Course – 14	Recombinant DNA Technology	4+2
Core Course – 15	Metabolism	4+2
Discipline Specific Electives -2	Bioinformatics-1	3+2
Discipline Specific Electives -3	Biostatistics	4
Skill Enhancement Courses – 2	Summer Training	4
Generic Elective 5	General Elective – 5	2
Total credit		33

Semester 6

Course Type	Course	Credit
Core Course – 16	Bio Analytical Tools	4+2
Core Course – 17	Genomics and Proteomics	4+2
Discipline Specific Elective – 4	Bioinformatics-2	3+2
Core Courses – 18	Environmental Biotechnology	4+2
Skill Enhancement Courses – 3	Seminar	2
Generic Elective 6	General Elective 6	2
Total credit		27

PO1 Scientific Knowledge: Graduates will possess a strong foundation in biological sciences, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry, allowing them to comprehend and apply advanced concepts and principles in Biotechnology.
PO2 Laboratory Competence: Graduates will be proficient in laboratory techniques and methodologies, capable of designing and conducting experiments, and analyzing data using cutting-edge Biotechnological tools and equipment.
PO3 Problem Solving: Graduates will exhibit critical thinking skills, enabling them to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems in Biotechnology, including those related to research, development, and industry applications.
PO4 Innovation and Research: Graduates will have experience in conducting research, developing projects, and contributing to the advancement of biotechnological knowledge and applications.
PO5 Industry Relevance: Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in the Biotechnology sector, with the ability to contribute to biopharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, environmental sciences, and related industries.
PO6 Global Perspective: Graduates will understand the global context of Biotechnology, including international collaborations, global challenges, and the societal and environmental impact of Biotechnological innovations.
PO7 Lifelong Learning: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation, staying updated with the latest developments in Biotechnology throughout their careers.

Programme Specific Outcomes

PSO1 Fundamental Knowledge: Graduates of the B.Sc (Hons) Biotechnology program will have a strong foundation in biological sciences, genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry, enabling them to understand and apply fundamental concepts in biotechnology.
PSO2 Laboratory Competence: Graduates will be competent in laboratory techniques, including experimental design, data analysis, and the use of specialized biotechnological equipment and software.
PSO3 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Graduates will be equipped with critical thinking skills and the ability to solve complex problems in the field of biotechnology, including troubleshooting experiments and optimizing processes.
PSO4 Industry Readiness: Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in biopharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, environmental sciences, and related sectors, with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the workplace.
PSO5 Career Development: Graduates will be well-prepared for professional advancement, having undergone internships, mentorship, and guidance to pursue advanced studies or launch successful careers in biotechnology.

Advanced infrastructure
State of the art laboratories
High quality research
Industry academia partnership
100 % internship for three consecutive years
Set up multiple state-of-the-art laboratories
Student Placement at MacLeaods Pharma, TCG CREST, among other
Published more than fifty international papers in the past few years

Courses Offered (2 semesters per year)	One Time Fee (B) (Rs.)	Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.)	Total Semester Fee Calculated (C)	Total Course Fee (Rs.) (A*C) + B	Tution Fee (for Scholarship Calculation) (Included in Semester Fee) (Rs.)
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology	29000	55000	6	359000	32500

Scholarships

Scholarship / Sponsorship Criteria for India, Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh Students Admission for the Session 2025-26 at THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY (TNU), W.B. for UG and Lateral Entry Courses
SL NO.	TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP	CLASS XII % or Equivalent %	FINANCIAL CONDITIONS	SPORTS CHAMPION	CULTURAL PARTICIPATION	% OF SCHOLARSHIP ON TUITION FEE
1	SARVODAYA SCHOLARSHIP (in the memory of Late Suresh Kumar Neotia)	> 85 %	Yearly Family Income below 2.5 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	50%
1		65% – 85%	Yearly Family Income less than 2.5 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	25%
2	GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP (Students from Gram Panchayat area of South 24 Parganas)	> 75%	Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	50%
2		65% – 75%	Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	25%
3	GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP–2 (For Hospitality, BBA, B.Com, BHM, BA in Rehabilitation Education)	55% – 65%	Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	25%
4	SPECIAL HILL STUDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP (GTA, North-East, A&N Islands, Nepal & Bhutan)	> 75%	Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	50%
4		65% – 75%	Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs **	N.A.	N.A.	25%
5	SAHODARYA SCHOLARSHIP (Siblings of current/past students)	≥ 60%	ANY	N.A.	N.A.	25%
6	MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP (Ambuja Neotia employees)	≥ 60%	Income < 5 Lakhs	N.A.	N.A.	50%
6	MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP (Ambuja Neotia employees)	—	Income > 5 Lakhs	N.A.	N.A.	25%
7	SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP	≥ 60%	ANY	STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL	N.A.	25%
8	CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP	≥ 60%	ANY	N.A.	STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL	25%
9	TNU’s SWAMI VIVEKANANDA SCHOLARSHIP	As Per Eligibility Criteria of West Bengal Govt.				Same as WB Govt.
10	CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP	i) Family income < 2.5 Lakhs ii) Interview + document verification by empowered committee				As decided (Up to 100%)

Residential Facilities

The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Step 1

Step 2

Appear for Admission Entrance Test

Step 3

Test Results

Step 4

Provisional Admission

Step 5

Final Admission

Step 1:

Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

Step 2:

Appear for Admission Entrance Test

All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

Step 3:

Test Results

Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

Step 4:

Provisional Admission

Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

Step 5:

Final Admission

After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

FAQs

What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

55% marks required in any 3 science subjects.

Is there any entrance test?

Yes, TNU has its own entrance test.

What is the semester fee?

The semester fee is ₹55,000 per semester. Additionally, there is a one-time admission fee of ₹29,000, which is payable in the first semester only.

Are there any extra fees required?

No, TNU does not has any management quota.

Is there any govt approval required?

This course needs UGC approval.

Does TNU has any approval for the course?

Yes, TNU has the UGC approval.

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

There are 8 faculties in our department.

Is there any scholarship available?

Yes, TNU has its own 9 scholarships.

How to apply?

You have to go to TNU website, you will get the option admission, then you will have to fill up the basic Name, mobile number and Mail id, then Log In link will create which will sent to Email id and Counsellor from TNU will call you to guide.

The Placement scenario of this course? Will I get a job after this course?

Yes, the course offers good placement opportunities. Students have been placed in reputed companies such as AstraZeneca, Cipla, Bharat Serums, TNQ, Healthwatch, and ZIFQ.

Role of Biotechnology:

Healthcare & Medicine
- Drug Development: Creating new medicines like insulin, vaccines (e.g., COVID-19 vaccines), and monoclonal antibodies.
- Genetic Engineering: CRISPR and gene therapy are used to treat genetic disorders.
- Diagnostics: Faster, more accurate disease detection using biotech-based tools.
Agriculture
- Genetically Modified (GM) Crops: More resistant to pests, diseases, or harsh weather (e.g., Bt cotton, Golden Rice).
- Biofertilizers & Biopesticides: Eco-friendly alternatives to chemicals.
- Improved Livestock: Better breeds via biotechnology for more productivity.
Industrial Applications
- Bioplastics: Made from renewable sources, biodegradable.
- Biofuels: Ethanol, biodiesel, and other renewable energy sources.
- Enzymes in Industry: Used in food, textiles, detergents, and paper for efficient processes.
Environmental Biotechnology
- Bioremediation: Using microbes to clean up oil spills, heavy metals, and waste.
- Waste Management: Converting organic waste into energy or useful materials.
- Pollution Monitoring: Biosensors to detect pollutants.
Research & Development
- Molecular Biology: Understanding life at a genetic and cellular level.
- Synthetic Biology: Designing new biological parts, devices, and systems.

Course Offered	Duration (in Years)	Eligibility
B.Sc (Hons.) in Biotechnology	4	12th standard pass with science subjects, at least 55% marks.

Disclaimer: TNU reserves the right for relaxation in admission criteria for the most deserving candidates.

All over the world, Biotech organizations have worked relentlessly and developed vaccines against SARS-Cov2, a causal organism for the current Covid-19 pandemic. India is the biggest producer of Covid vaccines by virtue of Indian biotech companies like Serum Institute, Pune, and Bharat Biotech, Hyderabad. These organizations are playing a pivotal role in the production and supply of vaccines for several countries of the world and thereby saving millions of lives. Another biotech organization, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad is also playing an important role in the production of several lifesaving medicines in this context of the current pandemic situation, including an oral antiviral drug along with DRDO. TNU’s B.Sc. in Biotechnology courses are designed to provide students with a strong fundamental idea and advanced study of cell and tissue culture, genetics, biomedicinal and non-medicinal products, pharmaceuticals, bioprocesses, new technologies, and engineering. The designed curriculum, laboratory facilities, research-based teaching, projects, and opportunities to get trained in leading biotechnological firms will make students in this program competent for both the industrial sector and academia.

Career Prospects

Be a Biotechnologist and make an impact to everybody’s life. Healthcare biotech is benefiting more than 350 million patients around the world with biotech medicine to treat and prevent every day and chronic illnesses. Energy biotech in the form of biofuel is helping to fight global warming as an alternative and safer form of global energy. It has led to significant reductions

in greenhouse gas emissions with the aim to reduce 2.5 billion tons of C02 equivalent per year by 2030. Agricultural biotech offers new, improved and adapted agricultural crops to reduce poverty and can increase food security for a growing global population. Environmental biotech is to solve environmental problems like depletion of forests and water resources, resultant biodiversity loss; climate change-related crop pattern as well as disease pattern changes; waste/ effluent management issues in a sustainable way. Marine Biotech is involved towards development of useful products and process from the marine resources, for aquaculture production and productivity increase Bioinformatics deals with bio-IT services, which covers computational biology, computational chemistry, genetic sequencing etc.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

The Department of Biotechnology is one of the most thriving Departments in The Neotia University. This research-oriented unit has several well equipped research laboratories including an independent and dedicated research laboratory (Microbial Ecology research laboratory) that makes the Department a perfect place for practicing research with worthy objectives. The

Department has received several research grants including an externally funded grant that lead to enrich the infrastructure of the Department substantially. The learned faculty members of the Department make sure that the students obtain an all-round knowledge in the context of basic and applied aspects of cutting edge research. They are always helped to develop special skills by individually performing an in-house mini research project as well as visiting various Biotechnology industries. In most cases, the students complete the degree having some publications from reputed international journals as well as a thorough experience in the industrial arena. The Biotechnology Department of The Neotia University offers the students the state-of-the-art facilities and immense scope for practicing quality research for developing a better future.

Research Grants

Publications in Journals

Publication in Book Chapter

Ongoing Ph.D Scholars

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC)
TNU has collaborated with Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), New Delhi to share knowledge resources in the key area of Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Bio- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, contract research). LSSSDC

will facilitate the skilling process within its boundaries of function.

Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE)
TNU has Membership with Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). ABLE is a not-for- profit pan-India forum that represents the Indian Biotechnology Sector. ABLE has over 400 members from all across India representing all verticals of the sector like Agribiotech, Bio-pharma, Industrial biotech, Bioinformatics, Investment banks and Venture Capital firms, leading Research and Academic Institutes and Law Firms and Equipment Suppliers.

Research Grant funded by SERB, DST, Govt. Of India in recognizing outstanding Research Profile of the Faculty of the Department.
Prosun Tribedi, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Dept. at TNU Received externally funded Research Grants exploring Microbial Biotechnology for the Sustainable Promotion of the Environment.
Prosun Tribedi received a young scientist research grant entitled “Strategy development for the applications of biofertilizers into the soil to increase the soil fertility”: An efficient way to substitute the hazardous chemical fertilizer application sanctioned by SERB, DST, Govt. of India. Sanction amount: INR 23,20,145).

Tribedi, published 40 Articles in International peerreviewed reputed journals including book chapters, making the Department Internationally recognized in the context of Research Spectrum. Five publications, individually has crossed 100 citations.
Drishti Mukherjee received an all India level ‘Sachha Sarathi Award’ from the Principal Scientific Advisor, GOI in dealing with chronic waste management, under the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative.
Students are encouraged to publish Articles in reputed journals; they have published their dissertation observations in International peer-reviewed journals.
Ongoing research project under able supervision and sponsored by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India.
The department has delivered the first Ph.D candidate in the University, and is training many more.

NEP Note

The students who will take admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology they will have to spend 4 years and need to secure a minimum of 160 credits. In that case, they must pay Rs. 10000/- in 7^th and 8^th Semesters.

However, the students who would like to get B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) in Biotechnology, they will have to spend 4 years (with 160 credits) and which covers a 12 credits research course in the last year of their curriculum at the Department. In that case, they must pay Rs. 25000/- extra in addition to Rs.10,000/- in 7^th and 8^th semesters.

Dr. Indranil Gupta

Scientific Manager – RND, Biocon Biologics Limited, Biocon Research Centre, SEZ Unit, Biocon Special, Economic Zone, Bangalore, Karnataka

Dr. Abhrajyoti Ghosh

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Bose Institute, Kolkata

Biochemistry Lab

Microplate Reader

Bod Incubetor

Homogeniser Cyclo Mixer

Tlc UV Chamber

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer Jasco

pH Meter and Conductivity Meter

Magnetic Stirrer

Laminar Flow Fume Hood

Hot Air Oven

Microcentrifuge

Digital Balance

Digital Water Bath

Project Lab

Bio Fermentor

UV-Transilluminetor

Refrigerated Centrifuge

Vartical Gel Electrophoresis

Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis Unit

Tissue Culture And Micro Biology Lab

Horizontal Laminar Air Flow

Qubec Colony Counter

Autoclave

Hot Air Oven

Water Distillation Unit(Glass)- Rbflask10l/stdjoints/condenser/ Heating Mantle/iron Remover Coloumn

Binocular Microscope

Centrifuge

Magnetic Stirrer With Heater

Microcentrifuge

Bacteriological Incubetor

Colorimeter

Hot Water Bath

Binocular Microscope

Deep Refrigerator

Rotary Shaker

Our Faculty

Dr. Prosun Tribedi

Associate Professor and Head of the Department

Dr. Tribedi is an Associate Professor and presently the Head (Acting) of the Department ofBiotechnology, The Neotia University. He has more than 8 ...

Dr. Ranojit Kumar Sarker

Teaching Associate

Dr. Sarker has completed his PhD from The Neotia University (TNU). His area of research interest covers bioremediation of plastics material and sus...

Dr. Diwakar Kumar Singh

Assistant Professor

Dr. Singh has been teaching for more than a year and has more than 7 years of researchexperience in “Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Immunolog...

Dr. Poulomi Chakraborty

Assistant Professor

Dr. Chakraborty has more than two years of teaching and four years of research experience in Microbiology and Microbial biofilm Biology. She has co...

Dr. Sarita Sarkar

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sarkar has more than 1 year of teaching and 9 years of research experience till date. Shepursued her Ph.D. in 2017 from Kalyani University, Wes...

Ms. Payel Paul

Teaching Associate

Ms. Paul is a Teaching Associate in the Biotechnology department, The Neotia University. Additionally, she is pursuing her Ph.D. under the supervis...

Dr. Anirban Dasgupta

Assistant Professor

Dr Anirban Das Gupta has obtained his PhD from the Department of Microbiology, University of Calcutta in 2018. During his doctoral thesis, Dr Das G...

MRS. SHARMISTHA DAS

Teaching Assistant

Mrs. Sharmistha Das has 6years of research experience in the industrial sector in Toxicology and Microbiology. Presently, she is pursuing PhD under...

B.SC. (HONS.) in BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Online Registration Starts From	Started from January 2025
Provisional Admission	Started from January 2025
Entrance Examination Date	March 2025 to July 2025
Declare of Test Results	Within 24 hours of appearing the test
Last date of Admission	31st July 2025(For PG, Nursing, GNM etc courses will be informed separately as per UGC/ State, Central Govt. norms.)

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Curriculum / Syllabus

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Lab Setup

Program Educational Objective

Fee Structure

Modes of Payment

‘The Neotia University’

Scholarships

Residential Facilities

Dining and Housing

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Ragging Free Campus

How to Apply

Step 1:

Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

Step 2:

Appear for Admission Entrance Test

Step 3:

Test Results

Step 4:

Provisional Admission

Step 5:

Final Admission

Important Dates

FAQs

What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

Is there any entrance test?

What is the semester fee?

Are there any extra fees required?

Is there any govt approval required?

Does TNU has any approval for the course?

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

Is there any scholarship available?

How to apply?

The Placement scenario of this course? Will I get a job after this course?

Career Prospects

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

Awards & Recognitions

NEP Note

Expert Committee

Dr. Indranil Gupta

Dr. Abhrajyoti Ghosh

Biochemistry Lab

Project Lab

Tissue Culture And Micro Biology Lab

Our Faculty

Dr. Prosun Tribedi

Dr. Ranojit Kumar Sarker

Dr. Diwakar Kumar Singh

Dr. Poulomi Chakraborty

Dr. Sarita Sarkar

Ms. Payel Paul

Dr. Anirban Dasgupta

MRS. SHARMISTHA DAS

B.SC. (HONS.) in BIOTECHNOLOGY

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