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NIIT University’s BTech Biotechnology programme is designed to build strong scientific foundations while preparing students for the rapidly evolving global bioeconomy. The programme combines rigorous theoretical training with extensive hands-on laboratory practice and computational training through NU’s integrated Biotechnology Lab facilities, ensuring students learn by doing. Our students develop analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills aligned with industry-relevant skills and research needs, and graduate confidently prepared for higher studies and careers in modern life sciences.
MicrobiologyBioprocess TechnologyBiological ChemistryImmunologyAnalytical TechniquesMolecular BiologyEnvironmental BiotechnologyBioinformaticsTissue Culture and Genetic TransformationAnimal Cell Culture TechnologiesThe Industry is Booming: You're entering a field with massive growth and real-world impact.
Source: IBEF Report on Indian Biotechnology 2024
Top Sectors Driving Growth
Soruce: Department on Biotechnology- India
| Focus: Vaccine production, fermentation, bioenergy, scale-ups, food & packaging
| Focus: Cancer, autoimmune, rare diseases, genomics, AI/ML for drug development and precision medicine
| Focus: GMO crops, disease resistance
| Focus: Bioinformatics, BioEducation, clinical trials
Your 4-Year Curriculum Overview
Learn engineering basics and technical skills, participate in the Learners' Premier League
Build your knowledge base in life sciences, learn to efficiently use high-end laboratory instruments
Execute Research Projects, deep-dive into specializations and pick cross-disciplinary electives
6-month to 1-Year hands-on experience in the industry to learn real-world application of skills before you graduate
Research isn't optional: it's built into your degree with the intent of building a research mindset- frame scientific questions, design experimental strategies, and generate evidence-based solutions. From semester 5 onwards, you'll work on structured research projects under faculty mentors (Capstone in semester 5 + R&D Project in semesters 6 & 7). You'll be encouraged to present at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Our recent graduates have authored papers on emerging areas such as cancer detection algorithms, CRISPR applications, and antimicrobial nanocomposites.
See Research Projects & PublicationsYou'll acquire skills that matter to employers. Our graduates work at leading biotech companies - Cipla, Biocon, Syngene; and in research at institutions like CSIR labs, IIT labs, and DBT-funded centers. Recent data shows industry demands for freshers in the areas of bioinformatics, AI in healthcare, quality assurance, medical biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical production- areas our students are trained to excel in.
You will also have an opportunity to pitch business ideas as part of Capstone project-2. As part of Industry Practice (IP), you will work at leading biotech organizations and research institutions for six months or one year, graduating with practical orientation facing the industry interface.
You'll train on instruments that research scientists use daily. NU’s integrated Biotechnology Lab facilities provide expertise in advanced instrumentation including PCR, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows- ensuring technical competence and professional readiness. According to our alumni survey, >90% of graduates say their lab training gave them a competitive edge in placements and higher education, and helped them perform well in the industry.
Students at NU are given occupational, spatial and temporal freedom. The programme reflects the idea of seamlessness and encourages interdisciplinary exploration across biotechnology & bioinformatics, computer science, electronics & communication, AI/ML, and management. You will have the flexibility to undertake cross-domain electives and R&D projects, enabling them to integrate biology with computation, engineering principles, and innovation strategy. This holistic academic model prepares you for leadership roles in research, industry, and biotechnology entrepreneurship.
See Research Projects & PublicationsTo be nationally recognized for research, education, and innovation in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics contributing to sustainable development and providing solutions across diverse sectors of the industry.
As per our alumni survey, 100% of NU’s BTech Biotechnology alumni are most satisfied by individualized faculty mentorship & guidance, allowing them to explore their own paths.
"My experience in the BTech Biotechnology programme at NIIT University has been truly enriching. The curriculum balances strong theoretical learning with hands-on laboratory training, making concepts practical and engaging."
"With the guidance of knowledgeable faculty, I developed the confidence to apply biotechnology in real-world settings. Today, I serve as a Founding Member and Program Manager at a healthcare startup focused on improving diagnosis and therapeutic development for rare genetic diseases."
"The labs, especially the bioinformatics facilities—provide valuable hands-on exposure alongside theoretical training. The project-based approach, combined with continuous faculty mentorship, enables students to confidently work on research-oriented projects and even publish their work. The supportive environment and strong research culture make it an ideal place to build a career in biotechnology."
"The BTech Biotechnology programme at NU has given me a strong balance of wet lab and bioinformatics exposure. The well-equipped labs provided hands-on experience with key experimental techniques, while bioinformatics training strengthened my computational and analytical skills. With supportive and knowledgeable faculty guidance, the programme has built my confidence and prepared me well for future opportunities."
"I wasn’t sure of what course I wanted to pursue but was sure that I wanted to do something in the field of biology. I began my search, that’s when I came across NIIT University (NU). I was given admission in many other institutes, but I chose NU for its course content, excellent placement records, its provision of friendly student and professor interaction, and its lush green campus.
Overall, I can say NU has helped me to believe in myself and has made me a better person."
"NIIT University (NU) has been a great contributor to the development of my personality. NU has helped me develop and augment my skills in leadership, time management and team building. The faculty here make the university what it is today. They have a wonderful attitude to help students and teach with a lot of passion. Collaboration across departments gave me the understanding of using an interdisciplinary approach to look at any problem and find solutions."
“Game-changing! No other university allows feasibility of 24hrs lab access to undergraduate students as required”
NUtons solve problem statements from our industry partners, learning and contributing simultaneously.
Ms. Jamyang Ugyan Tshomo, a final-year BTech Biotechnology student at NIIT University, secured First Place at BOLTZHACK 2025 in the Small Molecule Design category, a national-level hackathon organized by Boltzmann Labs. She developed an AI-driven approach under the guidance of Dr. Utkarsh Raj to design novel small-molecule inhibitors targeting Tau protein aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease. The project was recognized for its innovation, scientific rigor, and translational potential.
Identification of novel dysregulated genes in ovarian cancer using NGS Data Analysis
Sumili Dey
International Conference on Research in Life-Sciences & Healthcare (ICRLSH), Kuala Lampur
Sumili Dey (BTech Biotechnology) received the Certificate of Honour for the Best Paper Presenter for her paper titled 'Identification of novel dysregulated genes in ovarian cancer using NGS Data Analysis' at the 7th International Conference on Research in Life-Sciences & Healthcare (ICRLSH) held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in June 2019. The event brought together participants from all over the world to review and discuss the latest challenges of healthcare and life science and its application.
Integrative Bioinformatics and ML Strategy for Identifying Lung Cancer Biomarkers
Jamyang Ugyen Tshomo, Sujitha Rajkumar, Rainy Varshney
12th- International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO)
Ms. Jamyang Tshomo presented her joint R&D work titled “Integrative Bioinformatics and ML Strategy for Identifying Lung Cancer Biomarkers” at the 12th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (ICRITO 2025) — an IEEE & ANRF sponsored conference hosted at Amity University, Noida, on 18–19 September 2025.
Kudos to student co-authors Ms. Sujitha Rajkumar and Ms. Rainy Varshney for their significant contributions. Their research conducted under the guidance of Ms. Shivani Varshney and Dr. Utkarsh Raj is now published in the IEEE Xplore (Scopus-indexed) ICRITO proceedings
Microarray Data Analysis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) Patients
Khushali Agarwal
International Conference on Advances in Systems Biology (ICASB-25)
Ms. Khushali Agarwal, a 3rd-year BTech Biotechnology student, successfully presented her Capstone Project at the prestigious International Conference on Advances in Systems Biology (ICASB-25), held from March 6-8, 2025, at Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Her poster presentation, titled "Microarray Data Analysis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) Patients," was conducted under the mentorship of Dr. Utkarsh Raj. This research highlights the integration of bioinformatics and cancer research, contributing valuable insights into understanding OSCC through microarray data analysis. A huge congratulations to Khushali for this remarkable achievement!
Rainy Varshney, Sujitha Rajkumar
International Conference on Biological Sciences for a Sustainable Future (BSSF: RIS 2025)
Ms. Rainy Varshney and Ms. Sujitha Rajkumar presented their Capstone research projects at the International Conference on Biological Sciences for a Sustainable Future (BSSF: RIS 2025) held at Indrashil University, Gujarat (23–25 January 2025), sponsored by GSBTM and DST–Gujarat.
Their projects explored RNA-Seq analysis in keratoconus-related vision disorders and biomarker identification for Huntington’s disease, respectively. Guided by Dr. Utkarsh Raj, the work was appreciated by experts for its innovative approach and research relevance.
A Predictive Model for Heart Diseases: Advancing Understanding And Prognosis
Deepta Batra, Niyati Kalaria
Microbial Innovations and Challenges: Opportunities for Sustainability 2024
Targeting Aminopeptidases of PFA-M1 for Finding Novel Malaria Inhibitos
Riddhi Modi
7th ICRLSH 2019
The BTech Biotechnology programme at NIIT University is led by a distinguished faculty team holding PhD degrees from reputed institutions such as IIIT Allahabad, University of Delhi, IIT Ropar, and NIT Jalandhar. Several faculty members bring postdoctoral research experience and a strong academic background, along with prior exposure to teaching, research, industry, and government-funded projects.
Their research contributions are published in reputed peer-reviewed international journals, reflecting active engagement in contemporary scientific advancements and a commitment to high-quality scholarship.
Our programme is structured to balance theory (30%), hands-on labs (35%), research (20%), and professional development (15%).
You graduate ready for industry or advanced studies.
| Course Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Basic Sciences | 20 |
| Engineering Sciences & Technical Arts | 22 |
| HSS + Communication Skills | 18 |
| Professional Core | 54 |
| Professional Electives | 20 |
| Open Electives | 12 |
| Capstone Projects | 8 |
| R&D Project | 4 |
| Industry Practice | 20 |
| Total Credits | 178* |
*(i) Students with PCM would be considered as Admission with Advanced Standing and will not be required to do the three remedial Maths courses, namely Remedial Math-I, Remedial Math-II and Remedial Math-III. They will have to do a deficiency course in Cell Biology.
(ii) Students with PCMB would be considered as Admission with Advanced Standing and will not be required to do the three remedial Maths courses named above as also the Cell Biology course.
NU’s undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Management are designed to provide thorough grounding in the respective disciplines, offer a bouquet of courses that prepares them for either a professional career or advanced degrees.
NU expects that graduates of the undergraduate Engineering programmes will demonstrate the following programme outcomes as defined by NBA (National Board of Accreditation).
Apply the knowledge of Mathematics, Science, fundamentals of Engineering and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Engineering Sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and system components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and cognisant of cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesise information to provide valid conclusions.
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large. This includes being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
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PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) / PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) / PCMB
Math and Computer Science are not compulsory to be eligible for the programme, even if you wish to pursue Bioinformatics.
These courses are taught in the programme across semesters!
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BTech Biotechnology is an undergraduate engineering programme which lies at the juncture of the knowledge of biological sciences and the application & innovation focus of an engineering degree. The BTech Biotechnology programme applies various concepts of biology and engineering for modifying biological and non-biological systems focused towards benefit of the humankind.
Yes. Undergraduate research is an integral component of the programme. Students undertake Capstone and R&D projects under faculty mentorship, where they work on real scientific problems. Many students present their work at national and international conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed research publications, gaining valuable research experience during their undergraduate studies.
Students receive training in well-equipped biotechnology laboratories with modern research instruments. Facilities include PCR systems, chromatography platforms (HPLC/GC), spectroscopy instruments, fermentation and bioprocess systems, and computational facilities for bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. These facilities enable students to gain practical experience with tools widely used in biotechnology research and industry.
Yes. The programme encourages interdisciplinary learning, allowing students to explore electives and projects in areas such as computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, electronics, and management. This interdisciplinary exposure enables students to apply biotechnology concepts in fields such as bioinformatics, computational biology, AI in healthcare, and biotechnology entrepreneurship.
Student research projects span diverse and emerging areas of biotechnology such as bioinformatics, disease biomarker discovery, drug discovery, microbial biotechnology, plant biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and computational biology. These projects allow students to explore real-world biological challenges and contribute to ongoing research.
Yes. With guidance from faculty mentors, several students present their research at national and international scientific conferences and publish their findings in indexed peer-reviewed journals. These research experiences strengthen students’ profiles for higher studies, research careers, and competitive global opportunities.
Graduates of the programme can explore opportunities in:
The programme also provides a strong foundation for higher studies (MTech, MS, PhD) and research careers in interdisciplinary life sciences. Students interested in entrepreneurship can leverage innovation grants and incubation support to develop biotech start-ups.
By combining scientific depth with technological adaptability, the BTech Biotechnology programme at NIIT University prepares students for impactful careers in research, industry, innovation, and academia.
The kind of roles you can get after BTech Biotechnology are given below:
Biotechnology engineering is an amalgamation of applied biology and engineering principles that involves the knowledge of of living beings and biological functions in engineering, technology, medicine, and other useful applications. In simpler terms, Biotechnology makes use of technology when studying and using biological systems. On the other hand, bioengineering relates to designing and transforming the technology in biotechnology.
Biotechnology Engineering deals with life science and develops useful products for the agricultural, food and medical industries. IT is an umbrella term under which you will study animal & plant biotech, industrial biotech, biomedical engineering and more subjects. Biomedical Engineering deals with human health or clinical industry. Biomedical engineering draws on engineering principles allied to biology and medicine, with a distinctly multidisciplinary approach. It focuses on using scientific knowledge to bring innovations in medical industry like materials and devices used in clinical applications.
Yes, indeed. It is currently a major career option to choose, as it equips aspirants with transferable skills and additional pay advantages. Students from BTech Biotechnology courses have a vast scope as they can work in sectors of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, healthcare, food processing, nutrition, animal science, and environmental conservation. Research, corporate and startups are multiple opportunities in the market. Indian government is aiming to build a $300 Billion Bioeconomy by 2030 and is also heavily investing in biotechnology, creating a demand for professionals in the industry.
Hungarian engineer, Karl Ereky, first coined the term ‘Biotechnology’ in 1919.
No, Maths is not compulsory for pursuing BTech Biotechnology programme at NIIT University (NU). But you must have passed (10+2) in science stream with PCM/PCB/PCMB as main subjects from a recognised board. However, we provide our students with basic understanding of mathematics by exposing them to courses in remedial mathematics so that they can learn important concepts which may be required in solving biological problems later.
After completing BTech Biotechnology, students have an option to pursue Master’s or PhD programme. The programme opens doors for you to pursue MBA, M.Tech or M.Sc. in fields such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Health Data Science, Pharmaceutical Engineering, AI in Healthcare, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Technology and related interdisciplinary areas at leading universities and research institutions in India and abroad. You can also do a direct PhD at various institutes now after B Tech in Biotechnology, unlike a B.Sc.
Yes. Modern biotechnology heavily relies on computational biology and data-driven research. Students trained in bioinformatics, genomics data analysis, and computational biology can pursue careers in areas such as genomic research, AI-driven drug discovery, precision medicine, healthcare analytics, and biotechnology data science. The BTech Biotechnology programme at NU trains you to excel in bioinformatics and computational biology with interdisciplinary skills.
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