Department of Biotechnology – Nehru Arts and Science College in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Consultancy & Analysis Services

The Department of Biotechnology is a flourishing department established in 2004 to impart quality education in the field of Biosciences. It aims to train young students to confidently navigate the competitive modern world. The curriculum is designed to address technical challenges students will face while competing globally for various opportunities.

We offer Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Programs in various fields, including Biochemistry, Enzymology, Nanotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Immunology, and Bioprocess Engineering. The Department has highly experienced faculty with expertise in diverse disciplines of Modern Biotechnology. We also collaborate with start-up companies to promote high-quality research and enhance industry-academia interaction. The department has initiated an association called the Bio Elixer, an active student association that organizes conferences, workshops, and symposiums at national and international levels. The club fosters innovation, hands-on training, and research-based learning experiences. Industrial visits are regularly arranged to provide real-world exposure, while students benefit from projects and summer training programs offered by leading companies, preparing them for their careers in academia and industry.

Vision

To produce globally competent Biotechnologists.

Mission

To nurture young minds towards exploring novel biotechnological solutions for challenges in Environmental, Agricultural, and Medical fields.
To collaborate with International research institutes for internships and exchange programs.
To inculcate students with Bio-Entrepreneurial skills.
To develop skills for technology transfer from Lab to Land.

Value-Added Courses

The department offers highly interactive and hands-on value-added courses in cutting-edge areas of biotechnology, ensuring students gain practical exposure and industry-relevant skills. Some of the specialized courses include:

DNA Fingerprinting, conducted in collaboration with Genolite Research, providing expertise in forensic and molecular biology techniques.
Drug Design and Development, offered by Biozone Research Technologies, Chennai, focusing on computational and experimental approaches to drug discovery.
Stem Cell & Gene Therapy, delivered in partnership with Biozone Research Technologies, Chennai, exploring regenerative medicine and advanced genetic technologies.

Research and Innovation

The department is a recognized hub for cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in biotechnology. Faculty and research scholars actively contribute to high-impact research areas such as Molecular Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Microbial Technology, Bioinformatics, and Environmental Biotechnology.

Faculty members publish in high-impact Scopus and UGC-CARE indexed journals, contributing significantly to the global scientific community.
The department has successfully filed multiple patents, with several granted for novel innovations in biotechnology.
Recognized research guides mentor doctoral scholars in diverse specializations, driving interdisciplinary and translational research.
Supported by government grants and industry-funded projects, the department collaborates with leading biotech firms and research institutions to foster innovation.

Industrial Training & Internships

Students gain hands-on experience through industrial training programs with leading research institutes:

Industrial Training on Stem Cell and Gene Therapy
DNA Fingerprinting Workshop at Genolite Research and Development Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.
Research-Based Training at Biozone Research Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Internships & Hands-on Training in Molecular Biology & Plant Tissue Culture

Laboratory & Research Facilities

The department is equipped with State-of-the-Art laboratories, including:

Bio Organic Lab (UG Lab)
Molecular Biology Lab (PG Lab)
Fermentation Lab
Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory
Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory
Hydroponics Facility
DBT-sponsored Central Instrumentation Room
Bio separation Laboratory

Instrument List

Single & Double Distillation Unit
Soxhlet Apparatus
Double beam UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Weighing Balance, pH Meter
Hot Air Oven, Water Bath, Calorimeter
Microscopes, Rotary Evaporator, Cooling Centrifuge
Lyophilizer, Fermenter, Deep Freezer
PCR, Gel Doc Visualization System
ELISA, SDS-PAGE Apparatus, AGE Apparatus
Autoclaves (Horizontal & Vertical), Muffle Furnace, ProbSonicator
COD Incubator, Laminar Airflow Chamber

Production Units

The Department running a continuous manufacturing unit as follows in the area including Apiculture – Rearing of honey bees, Natural Lip Balm Production and Mushroom Production by Organic Method.
Faculty In-charge: Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu, Dr. V. Sharmila and Dr. R. C. Jaysree, respectively.

Publication and Patent details

Academic year	No of Publications	No of Patents
2024 – 2025	19	03
2023 – 2024	06	03
2022 – 2023	15	04
2021 – 2022	14	07
2020 – 2021	06	03

Active MoUs & Collaborations

The Department maintains national and international collaborations, fostering research, innovation, and industry-academia partnerships. Some of our MoU partners include:

Nature Science Foundation
Nehru Institute of Health Sciences & Technology
AMI Bioscience, Accent Techno Soft
PharmaGenica Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Bioremediation Lab, Chonbuk National University, South Korea
IIT E-Cell Hyderabad, AGRI AMIGOS

Through its dynamic curriculum, research excellence, and industry partnerships, the Department of Biotechnology continues to shape the future of biosciences while empowering students with knowledge, skills, and innovation-driven opportunities.

S. No	Name	Designation	Qualification
1	Dr. N. Saranya	Associate Professor and Head	M.Sc., PGDCA., PGDBT., PGDNBT., Ph. D
2	Dr. V. Shanmugam	Associate Professor and Research Director	M.Sc., Ph. D
3	Dr. Deepa Mundekkad	Assistant Professor and Project Director	M.Sc., Ph. D
4	Dr. O. S. Nimmi	Assistant Professor (SG)	M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., B. Ed
5	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., PDF
6	Dr. R. C. Jaysree	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D., PDF
7	Dr. V. Sharmila	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D
8	Dr. S. Dinesh Kumar	Assistant Professor (SG)	M.Sc., DMLT., ADBI., Ph.D., NET., SET
9	Dr. E. Udayan	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph. D

Syllabus

DST and New Gen-IEDC grants supporting faculty and student start-ups.
The Department is under the Star College Scheme by DBT, Government of India.
Research projects funded by UGC, New Gen IEDC, and TNSCST.

S.No.	Name of the Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator (if applicable)	Name of the Funding Agency	Type (Government / Non-Government)	Amount	Department of Principal Investigator/ Co Investigator	Year of Award	Duration of the Project
1.	Dr. E. Udayan	NewGen IEDC, National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board	Government	2,50,000	Biotechnology	2024 - 2025	12 Months
2.	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu	Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology	Government	7,500	Biotechnology	2023-2024	6 Months
3.	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu	Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology	Government	7,500	Biotechnology	2022-2023	6 Months
4.	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu	Nehru Civic, NGI, Coimbatore.	Non-Government	25,000	Biotechnology		12 Months
5.	Dr. N. Saranya	NewGen IEDC, National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board	Government	10,00,000	Biotechnology		12 Months
6.	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu
7.	Dr. R. K. Selvakesavan
8.	Dr. M. Dhanalakshmi
	Dr. N. Saranya	NewGen IEDC, National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board	Government	7,50,000	Biotechnology	2021-2022	12 Months
	Dr. A. Anitha
	Dr. O. S. Nimmi
9.
10.
11.
12.	Dr. P. Thirunavukkarasu	Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology		7,500	Biotechnology		6 Months
13.	Dr. N. Saranya	Greenzy, Coimbatore.	Non Governmental agencies / Industries	3,00,000	Biotechnology		12 Months
14.	Dr. N. Saranya	Nature Science Foundation	Non Governmental agencies / Industries	100000	Biotechnology		12 Months
15.	Dr. O. S. Nimmi	Seed Money Project	Non-Government	20,000	Biotechnology		12 Months
16.	Dr. P. Senthil Kumar	Seed Money Project	Non-Government	20,000	Biotechnology		12 Months
17.	Dr. N. Saranya (Biotech), Dr. S. Meenatchisundaram (Micro)	NewGen IEDC, National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board	Government	5,00,000	Biotechnology	2020-2021	12 Months
	Dr. E. S. Sudeepa			5,00,000	Biotechnology	2020-2021	12 Months
18.	Dr. O. S. Nimmi	Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology		7,500	Biotechnology	2019-2020	12 Months
19	Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan	Seed Money Project	Non-Government	10,000	Biotechnology	2019-2020	12 Months
20.	Dr. S. Geethalakshmi	University Grants Commission, New Delhi	Government	1,00,000	Biotechnology	2017-2018	12 Months
Total				30,86,000

The Department actively engages in consultancy services, including Blood grouping, Analytical Testing, and Sample Analysis.

Blood Donor Club

Analysis

S.No	Analysis	Base charge (₹)	Base charge with 18%GST (₹)
1	Blood grouping	53	65
2	Glucose test	50	60
3	Blood Pressure checking	50	60

Sample analysis

S.No	Analysis	Base charge (₹)	Base charge with 18%GST (₹)
1	Animal Tissue Culture	1,000	1,180
2	Plant Tissue Culture	750	885
3	Double beam UV – VIS spectrophotometer	150	177
4	pH Meter	50	59
5	Rotary evaporator	300	354
6	Lyophilizer	300	354
7	Fermentor	750	885
8	PCR	1,250	1,475
9	ELISA	1,000	1,180
10	Bioinformatics tools	1,000	1,180

Dr. N. Saranya
Head of the Department
nascsaranya.n@nehrucolleges.com