DBT’s Star College Scheme Department of Bio Technology

DBT’s Star College Scheme transforms undergraduate science graduation

Basic Science Departments – Physics , Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Mathematics has been selected under DBT Star scheme in 2012 under the category I – strengthening of support for undergraduate education. Three more departments – Computer Science, Computer Applications and Information Technology were also included under the strengthening component in 2016. The .performance and the progress showed by these departments were evaluated and upgraded to category II -STAR STATUS in the year 2017 (Basic Sciences) and 2019 (Computer Science Departments).

The scheme facilitated to improve the skills of teachers by organising FDP’s, improved curriculum and practical training to the students by providing specialised access to infrastructure and consumables. The support has strengthened physical infrastructure in laboratories, library, teaching aids and promoted networking with neighbouring institutes. Hands on training, product oriented projects and projects of day to day relevance enhanced interest in students to pursue science at undergraduate level.