Department of Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology at Haldia Institute of Technology, established in 2001, has evolved into a dynamic centre of excellence committed to high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and industry-oriented training. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to produce industry-ready professionals and researchers with strong multidisciplinary expertise and innovation skills. Backed by institute-wide accreditations from bodies such as NAAC (Grade A) and NBA (Tier-I), along with approval from AICTE and affiliation to MAKAUT, the department enjoys strong national recognition and academic credibility. The department actively engages in interdisciplinary research across diverse domains such as plant biotechnology, molecular genetics, computational biology, environmental biotechnology, and anticancer drug interactions, supported by funded projects from national agencies like DBT, DST, CSIR, SERB (ANRF) and MSME. These initiatives, along with regular organization of national and international seminars and collaborative research activities, significantly enhance its academic depth and global research outlook. In addition to its strong research ecosystem, the department benefits from a vibrant and globally dispersed alumni network, with graduates holding responsible positions in academia, research organizations, entrepreneurship, and biotech industries worldwide. Many alumni have emerged as founders, directors, and innovators in sectors ranging from biotechnology startups to international enterprises, reflecting the department’s emphasis on innovation, leadership, and real-world impact. Besides this, both faculty members and students of the Biotechnology department have received recognitions such as NPTEL “Discipline Stars,” “Motivated Learners,” and “Domain Scholars” awards, highlighting academic rigor and continuous learning excellence. The department also boasts strong academic outcomes, with students regularly qualifying in national-level examinations like GATE and pursuing higher studies and research in reputed international universities, further strengthening its global academic footprint. Together with its accredited academic framework and industry-integrated curriculum, the Department of Biotechnology at Haldia Institute of Technology continues to build strong national credibility and expanding global acceptability, contributing meaningfully to scientific advancement and societal development. The institute has also secured competitive positions in rankings by Outlook and IIRF, reflecting its growing national prominence.