The Department of Biotechnology was incepted in 2002. The department offers the programmes B.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology with a vision to make an impact through research and technology based training. Biotechnology is a multi-disciplinary science comprising various facets of Biology. The department aims to strengthen research in all identified areas. To provide academic training and conduct research in the interdisciplinary areas of Biotechnology with a particular emphasis on extending the knowledge generated from these studies towards the development of technologies of commercial significance.
Goals
- To motivate the students to take up exciting society oriented research work
Objectives
- To provide the students with a solid foundation in the rapidly expanding field of Biotechnology
- To produce qualified and skilled researchers in many disciplines of Biotechnology
- To develop, implement and evaluate the curriculum of Biotechnology programmeme with a strong commitment to be aligned, in compliance with the national and international standards
programmemes offered
| B.Sc. Biotechnology | M.Sc. Biotechnology |
Course Structure
 UG - 2021 |
UG - 2024 |
PG |
Result
UG
University Rank
UG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 8 | S. Parkavi |
| 2025-2026 | 6 | P. Praveena |
| 2024-2025 | 16 | M. Vijayalakshmi |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | S. Charumathi |
| 2022-2023 | 15 | P. Amirtha |
PG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 8 | K. Vigneshwari |
| 2019-2020 | 9 | K. Saranya |
Activities
Department
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organized a “BIO-VENTURE: National Level Video Making Competition” on “Intelligence Beyond Biology: AI in Biotechnology” on 24.09.2026
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes a Career growth Lecture on “Beyond the Laboratory : Exploring Biotechnology Careers” by Ms. S. Sangeethpriya, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research and Technology, Perambalur on 22.09.2026
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organize a Scientific Lecture on “Empowering Young Minds through Scientific Innovation” by Dr. Aiyavu Chinnaiyan, Awardee of UGC Raman PDF (USA), Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Trichy on 03.09.2026
- A Hands-on Workshop on “Zebra fish Culture for Sustainable Scientific Research and Skill Development” by Dr. Achiraman Shanmugam, Professor, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 27.08.2026
- A Life Science special Lecture on “Career Opportunities and Research Scope for Life Science Graduates” by Dr. Kannan Govindaraj, Marie- Curie Fellow, Harvard Medical School, USA ON 10.08.2026
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes a special Lecture on “Turning Ideas into impact: The Classroom to Market” by Dr. T. Sivavijayakumar, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy on 04.08.2026
- An Inauguration of EXON Association – Department of Biotechnology organizes a lecture on “Zebra fish: A Versatile model for Research in
Metabolic Syndrome and Beyond” by Dr. Achiraman Shanmugam, Professor, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan
University, Trichy on 30.07.2026
2025-2026
- An International Virtual Conference- “Smart Computing and Biotechnological Innovations-(SCBI-2026)” by Department of Computer Science & Computer Applications (Self-Financed) and Department of Biotechnology 04.02.2026 and 05.03.2026
- A National science day Special Address on “ Coastal Guardians and Natural Healers in Blue Jewels” by Dr. T. Ramanathan, Professor and Director, Centre of Advanced in Marine Biotechnology, Annamalai University on 25.02.2026
- Department of Biotechnology organizes a Field Visit to “Sugar Industry Operations and Management” at Kothari Sugar and Chemical Ltd, on 27.01.2026
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organize a Research Methodology Lecture on “Open Access Resources for Academic Research” by Dr. S. Subha, Librarian on 18.12.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes an Intercollegiate TECHFEST Competition on BIOTRECK’25 on theme “Life Science 360 0 - Integrating Science and Innovations” on 15.12.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organize a Hands-on Workshop on “Beginner to Advanced Workshop on Life science Computational Tools” by Dr. Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Scientist- D, Division of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Cochin on 12.12.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organize a Career growth Lecture on “Biotech Career pathways on Bio Dreams with Exam Streams”. by Ms. P. Amirtha, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology on 04.12.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes a Lecture on “Awareness of Trends in Technology: Traditional Medicine and its Importance” Mr. T. R. Sasi Varier, Executive Director, K.S. Varier’s Astanga Ayurvedics, Thogaimalai, Trichy on 08.08.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes a Career Counseling Program on Biotechnology Career Spectrum “From lab coats to Business Suits” by Mrs. Sangavai Chakkrapani, Clinical Data Scientist, Concern AI, Bangalore on 23.07.2025
- An EXON Association and GAIA Club organizes a “Biotech Startup Pitch” National Level Video Presentation Competition” on “Bioinnovative Challenge 2025- Start up pitches & Science Models for a sustainable Future” on 10.09.2025
- The Department of Biotechnology Organised Techfest-“ Biotreck’25” An intercollegiate competiton on 16.08.2025
- An Inauguration of EXON Association – Department of Biotechnology organizes a lecture on “Scientific Insight into Indigenous Practices in
Biotechnology” by Dr. R. Sharmila, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 02.07.2025
2024-2025
- The Department has organised a one day Field Exposure Visit programme to NIFTEM Thanjavur on 22.08.2024
- A one day workshop on “Bioinformatics” was conducted on 10.02.2024. In Session-1 Dr. K. Akila,Head and Associate Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli and in Session-2 Dr. T. Jebastin, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
- The national level Rangoli Kolam Competition based on the theme “Optical Illusion” was organised on 31.01.2024
- The Exon association meeting on “Exploring the forefront of biotech research” was organised on 20.01.2024. Dr.S. Deborah, Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli was the resource person
- Our department collaborated with intradepartments Botany and Biochemistry together organised an Entrepreneurial skill development programme on the topic “Regenerative agriculture” from 14.12.2023 to 16.12.2023. Mr. K. Ponalagendra Raja, Organic Trainer, Thalir Organic Farm, Manapparai and Mrs. P. Devika Chellaiah, National trainer, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
- An Extension activity was conducted on 31.08.2023 titled “Awareness Programme to the School Students” at Kalaimagal High School, Edamalaipattipudhur village, Tiruchirappalli
- Exon association organised Life skills programme for women on 16.08.2023 with the theme “Asana and Mudras for wellbeing” Ms. M. Udhayabanu, Head and Assistant Professor, Department of English (Self-financed), Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
- The Exon association of Department of Biotechnology organised a lecture on the topic-“Emerging with Biotechnology-Insights and future prospects” The speaker was Dr. R.V. Achiraman, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli
- The students have been placed in leading companies like Tech India trainee analysts, ITC limited food division, Big temple School,V Healthtik Private limited,Omega Health Care Management, and Big Temple school etc.
2025-2026
2023-2024
Student
- Ms. S. Lakshini of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has participated and presented a paper on “Green Synthesis of Activated Carbon using Alkanna tinctoria Roots” at the International Conference on “Advances in Healthcare and Medical Sciences – ICAHMS 2025” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, held on 26.09.2025.
- Ms. Lakshini S. of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a poster on the topic “Pseudomonas for Marine Oil Spill Cleanup” at the National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Vitalization (BIO-VISION–2026) organized by the Department of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 07.01.2026.
- Ms. S. Parkavi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Molecular Docking Studies of Ethanolic Extracts of Sphagneticola indicus and Lantana camara in A549 Cell Line” at the National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Vitalization (BIO-VISION–2026) organized by the Department of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 07.01.2026
- Ms. S. Parkavi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has participated in the Poster Presentation titled “Turning Trashes into Treasure” at the National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Vitalization (BIO-VISION – 2026), organized by the Department of Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 07.01.2026.
- Ms. S. Shanmugapriya of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has undertaken a mini project titled “Comparative Analysis of Efficient Bio plastics Produced from Flaxseed Mucilage and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis” as part of her academic curriculum
- Ms. T. Nandhini and Ms. S. Jeevitha of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Evaluation of Anti oxidant activity of Abrusprecatorius against Skin cancer” at Seminar on Bio-nutrition frontiers: Molecular science to dietary health organized by the Department of Biotechnology &Department of Service management and Dietetics, Cauvery college for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 25.08.2026
- Ms.R.Kirthika and Ms.G.LakshmiPriya of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Computational drug design & virtual screening” at Seminar on Bio-nutrition frontiers : Molecular science to dietary health organized by the Department of Biotechnology &Department of Service management and Dietetics, Cauvery college for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 25.08.2026.
- Ms. R. Anusri and Ms. R. Kaviya of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Phytochemical Screening and Molecular Docking study of Toddalia asiatica against breast cancer” at Seminar on Bio-nutrition frontiers: Molecular science to dietary health organized by the Department of Biotechnology &Department of Service management and Dietetics, Cauvery college for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 25.08.2026
- Ms.R.Kiruthika of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Evaluation of Micro plastic prevalence in rice water prepared with differential water sources: A studyontraditionalricevarieties”atSeminaronBio-nutritionfrontiers:Molecular science to dietary health organized by the Department of Biotechnology &Department of ServicemanagementandDietetics,CauverycollegeforWomen(Autonomous),Tiruchirappalli, held on 25.08.2026.
- Ms. G. Vaishnavi Devi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Comparative study of Antifungal activity of different concentration of aqueous Morindatintoria Bark extract” at Seminar on Bio-nutrition frontiers: Molecular science to dietary health organized by the Department of Biotechnology & Department of Service management and Dietetics, Cauvery College for Women (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 25.08.2026
- Ms. E. Lavanya of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Computational Design and Evaluation of an Is PETase variant (Y87F) for PET - derived substrate binding” at State level Intercollegiate Tech - Cultura Fest - “Bio-de-Fiesta 5.0 - 2026” organised by Department of Biotechnology, St. Jospeh's college (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, held on 24.09.2026
- Ms. D. Pradhikshayini of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Comparative analysis of phytochemical composition and medicinal potential of Borassus flabellier, Nephelium lappaceum and lansium domestium” at State level Inter collegiate Tech-Cultura Fest- “Bio-de-Fiesta5.0 -2026” organised by Department of Biotechnology, St.Jospeh's college(Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, held on 24.09.2026
- Ms. V. Akila kirupa of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Comparative anti-proliferative activity of Banana flower extract across cultivars:A literature - based analysis” at State level Intercollegiate Tech - Cultura Fest - “Bio-de-Fiesta 5.0 - 2026” organised by Department of Biotechnology, St. Jospeh's college (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, held on 24.09.2026
- Ms.R.Kiruthika of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Network pharmacology and Molecular docking – based investigation of Corchorus aestuans bioactive compounds against colorectal cancer” at State level Inter collegiate Tech-Cultura Fest - “Bio-de-Fiesta 5.0 -2026” organised by Department of Biotechnology, St.Jospeh's college(Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, held on 24.09.2026
- Ms. G. Vaishnavi Devi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Coumarin encapsulation from lemon peel in pectin based delivery system for anti cancer application”at State level Intercollegiate Tech-Cultura Fest-“Bio-de-Fiesta 5.0 - 2026” organised by Department of Biotechnology, St.Jospeh's college (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu,held on 24.09.2026
- Ms. L. Loga Dharshini of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic “Watermelon rind to biochar: turning a fruit waste into a sustainable, multi use resource” at State level Intercollegiate Tech - Cultura Fest - “Bio-de-Fiesta 5.0 - 2026”
- Ms. U. Subhashini of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a Paper on ‘Extraction and characterization of Nano Cellulose from AnethumGraveolens’ and won III prize in the International Conference on “Pioneering Innovations in Life Science Research” held on 07.01.2025 at Shrimati Indira Gandhi College
- Ms. A. Sneha participated, presented and got a best paper award for “ Comprehensive Pharmacological Screening Of Bauhinia Variegata Leaf Extract For Anticancer Activities,Phytochemical Constituents And Anti-Inflammatory Effects” conducted by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology on 26.09.2025 at Indira Gandhi College
- Ms. M. Akhileswari and Ms.Lakshini S presented a poster at "BIOBLITZ-2025" on 22.01.2025 at SrimadAndavan College
- Ms.Lakshini S of II B.Sc. participated and won Second Prize in Turn Coat at "BIOBLITZ-2025" organized by the Department of Biochemistry, SrimadAndavan College on 22.01.2025
- Ms. P. Nivedha and Ms. M. Akhileswari of II B.Sc. participated and won Second Prize in "BIOBLITZ-2025" for Quiz-Fizz organized by the Department of Biochemistry, SrimadAndavan College on 22.01.2025
- Ms. P. Nivedha, Ms. M. Akhileswari, Ms.Lakshini S, and Ms. S. Prithika of II B.Sc. participated and won Second Prize in "BIOBLITZ-2025" for Ad-Zap organized by the Department of Biochemistry, SrimadAndavan College on 22.01.2025
- Ms. E. Prithika and Ms. A. Sneha of II B.Sc. participated in a poster presentation at the International Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Global Health Challenges on 04.02.2025.
- Ms. U. Iniya Beena of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has participated in the “Workshop on Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking Analysis” held at Computer Aided Drug Designing (CADD) Lab of Department of Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College on 28.02.2024
- Ms. P. Bhuvana of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has attended the power talk as part of SAMHITHA’24 organized by BIOTIKOS, Biotechnology students’ Association, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed to be University held from 29.03.2024 to 31.03.2024
- Ms. P. Nivedha and Ms. S. Parkavi of II B.Sc. participated and won First Prize in "BIO-DE-FIESTA-2024" for Artisan's Touch (Hand Painting) organized by the Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College on 18.09.2024
- Ms. M. Rajalakshmi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has presented a paper on the topic ‘Hydroponics Cultivation Using Soil Fertilizer’ at Shrimati Indira Gandhi College on 27.09.2024
- Ms. M. Rajalakshmi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has attended an online test of Best Biotechnology Student Award conducted by ITLS Academy on 26.10.2024 and secured a grade A+
- Ms. M. Rajalakshmi of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has completed an internship-training on the topic ‘Formulation and Production of Siddha Medicines’ held on from 22.11.2024 to 27.11.2024 at Panjavirutcham Siddha & Ayurveda Hospital, Thillai Nagar, Trichy
- Ms. U. IniyaBeena of III B.Sc. Biotechnology has participated and presented Poster paper in the National Conference on “Advances in Artificial Organ Development and Novel Strategies in Drug Discovery” organized by the Department of Biochemistry, St. Joseph’s College held from 20.09.2023 to 21.09.2023
- Ms.S. Subicsha, Ms.S.Yagavi, and Ms.M. Shalini, and Ms.S. Subasri of III B.Sc., participated and presented papers in the National one day seminar on “Recent advances in biomedical technology-2024” on 06.02.2024
- Ms. P. Praveena, Ms. T. Maha, Ms. M. Sneha, and M.Rajalakshmi of II B.Sc., presented posters on 06.02.2024, St. Joseph College,(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. M. Akhileswari, Ms.S.Parkavi, and Ms.S.Lakshini of I B.Sc., Presented posters in the International conference on 31.01.2024
- Ms. K. Sri Harini, Ms. S. Sowmiya, Ms. M. Vijayalakshmi, Ms. K. Subicsha, and Ms. S. Yagavi, Ms. M. Logeswari, and Ms. S.Shanthanalakshmi of III B.Sc., presented and received the best paper awards in an International conference “Frontiers In Biological and Medical Sciences FBMS” from 19.01.2024 to 20.01.2024
- Ms. K. Sri Harini, III B.Sc., presented a paper in the oral presentation in oneday Nationallevel seminar on “Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases in India” at Shrimati Indra Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, on 11.10.2023
- Ms. S. Sudhiksha of III B.Sc., participated and received the second prize in “BIO-DE-FESTA-2023” an intercollegiate technical fest organised the Department of Biotechnology St. Joseph College(Autonomous), Trichirappalli, on 22.09.2023
- Ms. S. Sudhiksha,Ms.M.Dhanalaksmi,Ms.P.Gopika,and Ms.M.Thirisha of III B.Sc., participated and receivedthe second prize in “UDGAM-2023”for the competition Mime from 18.08.2023 to 19.08.2023
- Ms.S. Sudhiksha III B.Sc., participated, and received the first prize in “UDGAM-2023” for the Vegetable carving competition from 18.08.2023 to 19.08.2023
- Ms. S. Sangeethpriya of I B.Sc. Biotechnology presented a paper in the Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences (ICETLS-2021) organised by the Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpall, Nizamabad from 28.01.2021 to 29.01.2021
- Ms. S. Sangeethpriya and Guna Pavadharini of I B.Sc. Biotechnology presented a paper entitled "Feminism" in the international conference organised by National College, Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with Sri Vasavi College, Erode on 05.02.2021. The article was published in the International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science
Resources
Laboratories- Microbiology Lab - The Microbiology lab is a place to grow and study tiny organisms, called microbes. Microbes can include bacteria and viruses. Microbiology labs need equipment to help properly to grow and culture these organisms
- Biochemistry Lab – The Biochemistry laboratory has become a prominent and essential fixture in the training of undergraduate students for careers related to the molecular life sciences ( Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry , Genetics , Immunology, Microbiology, Neurochemistry). The students acquire wide experience working with biomolecules in the laboratory and the prescribed course is the first step to that experience. This step provides the skills needed for future research participation at the undergraduate and the post graduate level and for jobs in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries
- Recombinant Lab - This term is ideally suited for an intensive laboratory course since students can spend successive full days in the lab. Students are involved in all aspects of laboratory, from making up all the solutions to setting up all the experiments. Students learn some basic techniques in the context of a research experience
- Plant Tissue Culture Lab – Tissue culture techniques are often used for commercial production of plants as well as for plant research
Special Instruments
- PCR
- ELISA Reader
- Laminar Air Flow
- Electronic Colony Counter
- Hot Air Oven
- Autoclave
- Cooling Centrifuge
- TLC Cabinet
- Orbital Shaking Incubator
- Plant Tissue Rack
- UV – Trans illuminator
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- SDS PAGE
Highlights
- A faculty member has completed one research project sponsored by UGC
- The department ensures 100% placement. Students are placed in renowned companies like BIOCORN, WIPRO, CTS, TCS, INFOSYS etc., and also in school
- The department produces university rank holders and gold medalists
- Students win many prizes in inter and intracollegiate competition every year