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  • Reaccredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC ,
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Department of Genetics & Biotechnology


Profile

The Department was established in 1993with the introduction of Botany as part of Micro Biology, Botany & Chemistry course.The Subject of Genetics was introduced in 1994 as Genetics, Botany & Chemistry course.In 1996 Microbiology, Genetics & Chemistry course was introduced.The Department grew in 2002 with the inclusion of Biotechnology as part of Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Chemistry course. Biotechnology, Genetics & Chemistry combination was introduced in 2007.The Department provides short term projects for U.G students.

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Publications

Dr. B. KALPANA

Head, Dept. of Genetics & Biotec.

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Dr. I. RACHANA KUMARI

Assistant Professor

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Dr. SUSHMA PATKAR

Assistant Professor

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Dr. S. NAGA MANJU

Assistant Professor

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Ms. D. METILDA ROSALIN

Assistant Professor

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Ms. N. SHRUTI

Assistant Professor

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Activities 2025-26

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19
July
Mendel's Commemoration Day

Mendel’s Commemoration day is celebrated on 20th July every year. 20th July 2025 being a holiday, it was celebrated on 19th July 2025 at MBA Seminar Hall(Room No 208). The inaugural session started at 10:00 am by lighting of the lamp followed by Bhavan's prayer. Dr K Anuradha Head, department of Microbiology addressed the students on the importance of the life science subjects. She emphasized on the need of the hour for subjects like, Genetics and Biotechnology and other applied sciences. She also motivated the students by mentioning the applications and avenues available for the current generation of students.
Dr B Kalpana Head, department of Genetics and Biotechnology in her welcome address highlighted the contributions of Sir Gregor Johann Mendel - the Father of Genetics towards the field of Genetics. She also gave a brief life history of Sir Gregor Johann Mendel and highlighted the importance of the day. She urged the students to pursue higher studies in the promising field of life sciences.
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5
July
Counselling for PG Entrance Examinations in Biotechnology and Genetics

The Department of Genetics & Biotechnology organised a talk on Counselling for PG Entrance Examinations in Biotechnology and Genetics. The resource person was Dr. Sushma Patkar, Asst. Prof, BVC. It was held on 05-07-2025, at 12 noon in Room No 208, Seminar Hall, MBA Block, BVC. The aim was to bring awareness about different entrance exams for PG in Genetics & Biotechnology. The program gave information to the students regarding various National and State level entrance exams for PG.