Education and research in Biotechnology was initiated in the College of Agriculture, Vellayani by establishing a Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Centre in 1997. Later in 2003, a statutory department named Plant Biotechnology was established and then renamed as Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities.

Objective

To impart quality education to students in the area of Biotechnology to equip them with the necessary proficiency to become the next generation of biotechnologists and scientists to lead innovations in academia and industry.

Facilities

• Plant tissue culture laboratory
• Animal cell culture facility
• Molecular biology laboratory
• Separate labs for UG and PG students
• Seminar hall
• Library

Academic Programs

• M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
• PhD in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
• B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology
• B.Tech Biotechnology

Internships

• Projects/training for students from other colleges
• Training programs in Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology Techniques, and Bioinformatics