The department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2002 with undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Biotechnology. From the year 2014, the department started offering research programs (M.Phil and Ph.D) in Biotechnology. The department is also the recipient of funds from various government and non-governmental organizations like DBT, UGC-BSR, ICMR, DST-FIST, Fair & Lovely Foundation, DHR, PSG CAS seed grant, TNSCST etc. The department is recognized to receive funds under DBT STAR College Scheme from 2015 onwards. Best Teaching-Learning practices are implemented here, which is evident from the alumni spread throughout the world in noticeable positions
From information providers to knowledge facilitators,From employable education to entrepreneurship development
Through learning about products and processes,E-learning to metamorphose teaching environment,To prepare for a career of self employment through environmental friendly biotechnology enterprises,To utilize local infrastructure for societal benefits viz., better health and life.