4 Years UG Programme in Medical Lab Technology*
| Programme Offered |
Duration (Years) |
Sanctioned Seats |
Reserved Categories |
| SC |
BC |
ExS-GN |
ExS-SC |
ExS-BC |
FF-GN |
PWD |
SportsGen /Sports SC |
| B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology |
3 |
40 |
8 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| B.Sc. (Honours) Medical Lab Technology |
4 |
| B.Sc. (Honours with Research) Medical Lab Technology |
4 |
Seats can be increased or decreased at the time of admission with the approval of competent
authority.
*Collaborative program with other Life Sciences Departments (Biotechnology, Human Genetics,
Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zoology) and Health Centre.
- For admission to first year of UG Programme in B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology Senior
Secondary Examination (12th grade) with Biology and at least 50% marks (45% for SC) in
aggregate or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto.
Admission will be based on the merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to
be conducted by the Coordinator.
M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (2 years programme)
| Programme Offered |
Duration (Years) |
Sanctioned Seats |
Reserved Categories |
| SC |
BC |
ExS-GN |
ExS-SC |
ExS-BC |
FF-GN |
PWD |
SportsGen |
Sports SC |
| P.G. Diploma in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry |
1 |
54 |
10 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biochemistry |
2 |
Seats can be increased or decreased at the time of admission with the approval of competent
authority.
- For admission to first year of PG Programme in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Bachelor
of Science/Applied Science in any subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC) in
aggregate or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto. However, the student
should have passed the Senior Secondary examination (12th grade) with Biology as one of
the subjects.
Admission will be based on merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be
conducted by the Co-ordinator.
2 Years P.G. Programme in Biochemistry (Specialization in Sports
Biochemistry)
| Programme Offered |
Duration (Years) |
Sanctioned Seats |
Reserved Categories |
| SC |
BC |
ExS-GN ExS-SC ExS-BC |
FF-GN PWD |
SportsGen ports SC |
| P.G. Diploma in M.Sc. Biochemistry (Specialization in Sports Biochemistry) |
1 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| M.Sc. Biochemistry (Specialization in Sports Biochemistry) |
2 |
Seats can be increased or decreased at the time of admission with the approval of competent
authority.
- For admission to first year of PG Programme in Biochemistry (Specialization in Sports
Biochemistry)
a) Bachelor in Biochemistry/Life Sciences or any other examination
recognized equivalent thereto or higher Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC) in
aggregate.
b) Any medical (MBBS, BDS, BAMS)/BPT/allied Medical Sciences Degree with
at least 50% marks (45% for SC) in aggregate.
Admission will be based on merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be
conducted by the Co-ordinator.
Research Activities
Activities
The Department focuses on diverse and dynamic research areas, including Molecular Biology of
Infectious Diseases, Reproductive Biology, Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Plasmodium
Biology, Cancer Biology, and Gut Microbiota in Cancer Therapeutics. Our faculty brings a wealth
of expertise, enriched by extensive training and research experience in renowned international
laboratories. Complemented by state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Department is well-equipped
to drive impactful scientific discoveries and innovations.
Dr. Harish Changotra is studying the role of autophagy pathway genes in the susceptibility of
Hepatitis B Virus infection and Cancer. He is also involved the development of various detection
methods of single nucleotide polymorphisms.
Dr. Gagandeep Kaur Gahlay's research interests focus on unraveling the intricate genetic and
molecular aspects underlying male and female infertility, ultimately resulting in improved
diagnostics and effective treatment options.
Dr. Rachna Hora studies structure-function relationship of proteins from Plasmodium species. She
is actively involved in functional characterization of various P. falciparum proteins critical
for malaria pathogenesis.
Dr. Suresh Singh Yadav is dedicated to advancing cancer research, with a focus on unraveling the
complexities of cancer genetics, epigenetics, and the role of gut microbiota in innovative
cancer therapeutics.
Updated on 23/04/2025