BIC at
Is among the pioneers of bioinformatics education in the nation.
BIC was set up in 1989 funded under the Biotechnology Information Systems Programme (BTIS) of DBT.
The center, which was functioning at the
The centre is well equipped with all the necessary facilities in terms of hardware, software, networking, etc.
BIC-JNU is offering :
Computational genomics is the thrust area of BIC.
Bioinformatics Institute of
This institute is engaged in education and training services in bioinformatic sciences.
· It offers three PG Diploma courses via distance learning program to graduates, biologists, software professionals and professionals in other related fields.
These courses are provided through local study centers in cheminformatics, bioinformatics and biomedical informatics all over the country.
The total number of students enrolled in BII’s regular and distant learning programs has reached up to 5,000.
The courseware and methodologies of BII have been developed on par with international standards in consultation with industry experts and academicians.
It plans to set up of a state-of-the-art development center to provide a world class R&D facility to budding scientists.
The R&D areas of the organization are wide ranging from biotech to pharmaceuticals and medicine.
The institute assists in technology outsourcing, identification of joint ventures and marketing tie-ups for various products and services of pharmaceutical and other product organizations.
CBT at
The Center for Biotechnology (CBT) at
Started in 1987 with funds from the University Grants Commission, Department of Biotechnology and Anna Univesity, CBT has played a pioneering role in biotech education.
In 1992, the center started a B Tech program in industrial biotechnology. It is supported by a large consortium of industries who have set up a corpus fund to the run the program. Recently, CBT got a boost with more funds donated by a well-known biotech company, Amersham Biosciences.
Two more positions of lecturers were created using these funds.
· CBT also offers a two-year M Tech (biotech) and PhD programs in biotechnology. Students are admitted through an entrance examination.
Center for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics:
This is an autonomous institution supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). It is
CDFD is now poised to initiate basic research in fields relevant to its objectives.
CDFD is also the bioinformatics national node for the European Molecular Biology network (EMBnet).
The node currently provides bioinformatics services in the form of browsing biomolecular sequence databanks, macromolecular structure databank, genome and other useful databases.
It has some unique features in its course curriculum. This special academic program is a result of successful alliance between
VG Vaze college, Mumbai:
Kelkar Education Trust’s VG Vaze College offers degree-level courses in biotechnology. The college has a state-of-the-art biotechnology lab and a scientific research center. The center under takes research in areas relating to medical, aromatics, cosmetics and environmental biotechnology. DST and
Founded by Rai Foundation, this group has spread its educational arms across the nation with campuses in
RGCB, Kerala:
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology ( RGCB ) is an autonomous research institute that functions under the umbrella of Science, Technology and Environment department of the Government of Kerala. Established in its present form in 1994, RGCB has come to occupy an important position among the research institutes of the country devoted to research in the cutting edge areas of modern biology and biotechnology. It occupied a new building in January 2002. With the support of the DBT it has established research facilities required for carrying out modern biological research. Currently, the research activities are being carried out in seven major divisions: infectious diseases, plant molecular biology, environmental biotechnology, molecular human genetics, neurobiology, cancer biology and molecular endocrinology.
East West Institute of Technology:
Recognized by the Government of Karnataka, affiliated to
The East West Educational institutions have earned very good reputation for providing meaningful education and for maintaining high standards—both in professional and nonprofessional courses.
East West offers Bachelor of Engineering courses in biotechnology engineering. This is an eight-semester course, affiliated to
Edubiotech:
Edubiotech is a technology driven organization, providing world-class biotech technical support to educational institutions and corporate sectors. Edubiotech accelerates innovative ideas by providing good quality R&D and lab facilities. Each one has a place and is given the opportunity to excel in their field of interest.
Oxford Group,
The Oxford Group of Educational Institutions is a group that yearns at strengthening the concept of value based education. There are 22 educational institutions in all the branches of this institution. The Group has a separate
RK Institute of Management and Computer Science
RK Institute of Management and Computer Science, recognized by the Government of Karnataka, affiliated to
Wageningen,
SS Infotech,
SS Infotech started in the year 1999 as a non-profitable organization to provide high quality education to less fortunate students at an economical cost. Started with MSc (IT), BSc (IT), MBA and BBA courses, presently it is offering one year PG diploma in bioinformatics through Bioinformatics Institute of India, Noida. The objective of the course is to provide adequate knowledge and training to the student with hands on experience in the field of bio-informatics. The institute has developed a course keeping in mind the requirements of the industries and to equip the students with the latest advances in the field of bioinformatics. The institute also offers correspondence courses in biomedical-informatics, bioinformatics and cheminformatics.
Biotech Education Services &Training (BEST),
BEST was started as a company incorporated to undertake activities in imparting quality research and training in biotechnology. The objective of BEST is to promote quality hands on training program in biotech education. Besides training the company has successfully forged into contract research services, protocol development, water analysis and waster water management. BEST is equipped with state of art facilities, competent and dedicated technical manpower. Its network has helps the students in placements and career counseling. It offers one-year PG diploma, short-term course of 10-50 days and advanced diploma courses of three months duration in biotechnology.
