Science for society.
Discovery with purpose.
The School of Biotechnology integrates academic learning, research, innovation and capacity building to develop skilled scientists and technologies that benefit humanity.
A new era of life-science education and translational research.
The School’s foundation stone was laid by Nobel Laureate Prof. Richard R. Ernst and it was inaugurated by noted immunologist Prof. Hans Hengartner and Nobel Laureate Prof. Rolf Zinkernagel.
Its academic environment combines air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, conference and reading spaces, round-the-clock library access and a broad collection of journals, e-resources and interdisciplinary databases.
KSBT channels its collective energies into large-scale problems, developing skilled human resources and innovative technologies while strengthening research, outreach, partnerships and entrepreneurship.
Scientific growth directed towards society.
KSBT was founded with the mission “Science for Society,” guiding its integrated programmes, scientific environment, innovation and entrepreneurship.
To advance “Science for Society” by attracting talent, addressing important challenges, strengthening academic and research programmes, expanding outreach and partnerships, and nurturing the scientific leaders of tomorrow.
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Build integrated academic and research programmes.
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Develop skilled human resources in biotechnology and microbiology.
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Provide an all-round nurturing environment for students’ scientific growth.
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Develop innovative technologies for the benefit of humankind.
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Promote entrepreneurship among young innovators and encourage emerging industries.
Integrated science, translational research and capacity building.
The School combines advanced facilities and interdisciplinary resources with structured opportunities for research, training and innovation.
Integrated academics and research
Teaching and research operate together so that scientific concepts move towards inquiry, experimentation and application.
Translational research
KSBT focuses on turning scientific insight into approaches and technologies that address large-scale problems.
Design Lab
The Design Lab works across boundaries to centralise and standardise process management and improvement efforts.
Operational excellence
Continuous-improvement practices increase efficiency and strengthen a culture of dependable scientific work.
Traineeships and internships
Structured practical experiences help learners build scientific capability in real working environments.
Research visits
Research exposure encourages exchange, interdisciplinary learning and wider scientific collaboration.
Master programmes
Advanced study supports deeper disciplinary knowledge and preparation for research or professional practice.
Doctoral programmes
Doctoral pathways develop independent researchers able to address important scientific questions.
International capacity building
Human-resource development, institution building, outreach and partnerships contribute to regional integration and global engagement.
Science that moves from discovery into society.
Scientific foundations
Core knowledge in biotechnology and microbiology supports rigorous inquiry and confident experimentation.
Integrated research
Academic learning and research are connected through laboratories, projects and scientific mentorship.
Translational impact
Research and design processes focus on innovative technologies with practical benefit for humankind.
Entrepreneurial mindset
Young innovators are encouraged to transform ideas into ventures and emerging biotechnology industries.
From scientific curiosity to translational impact.
KSBT’s capacity-building plan develops people and institutions through practical exposure, advanced study, research and collaboration.
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Understand
Build a dependable base in life sciences, biotechnology, microbiology and scientific methods.
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Experiment
Use laboratories, traineeships and internships to turn concepts into evidence and experience.
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Translate
Apply design thinking and research to create innovative technologies with social relevance.
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Connect
Grow through research visits, outreach, partnerships and interdisciplinary scientific exchange.
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Lead
Progress towards research, professional careers and entrepreneurship with scientific and ethical confidence.
Multiple pathways. One connected school.
Academic programmes, research, laboratories and professional engagement are designed as parts of the same learning journey.
Integrated biotechnology programmes
Explore academic pathways that connect life-science foundations with advanced study, research and innovation.
Explore programmes → ResearchTranslational and interdisciplinary research
Discover scientific work designed to address important problems and develop technologies for society.
Discover research → InfrastructureLaboratories, Design Lab and knowledge resources
Learn in spaces supporting experimentation, collaboration, process improvement and independent study.
View laboratories →Spaces and systems that support serious learning.
The School’s facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, a conference hall, reading rooms and round-the-clock library access with print and digital resources.
Scientific laboratories for core learning, specialised experiments, research and project development.
Design Lab supporting translational research, process improvement and operational excellence.
Learning resources including journals, e-resources, databases, magazines and around 15,000 books.
Collaborative spaces for conferences, reading, research exchange and independent study.
A scientific culture built around improvement and impact.
KSBT’s approach brings discovery, responsible innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship together under its “Science for Society” mission.
Inquiry
Ask meaningful questions and pursue evidence through rigorous scientific practice.
Translation
Move discoveries towards useful technologies and measurable societal benefit.
Collaboration
Work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries to solve complex problems.
Enterprise
Help young innovators turn scientific ideas into responsible emerging ventures.
Academic leadership guiding the School’s teaching and research.
Meet the academic and research leaders associated with the School of Biotechnology.
Dr. Srinivas Patnaik
Dean, School of Biotechnology
Dr. Vishakha Raina
Associate Dean Academics
Dr. Selvakumar Elangovan
Associate Dean, UG Program
Dr. Rahul Modak
Associate Dean, Research
Dr. Bhawna Gupta
Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Find the pathway that matches your ambition.
Explore our programmes, research, people and opportunities at the School of Biotechnology.