The Department of Biotechnology maintains strong industry–academia partnerships to provide students with practical exposure, professional skills, and real-world engineering experience.
Key Initiatives
- Regular visits to leading industries and research organizations to understand real-time industrial operations and technologies.
- A six-month compulsory internship for B.Tech. students to gain hands-on industry experience and professional exposure.
- Collaborations with reputed industries and technical institutions for training, research, and knowledge exchange.
- Practical training programs that enhance technical competence, problem-solving ability, and employability skills.
Major Industry Visits
- Educational Visit at IISER, Bhopal
The Department of Biotechnology organized an educational visit to IISER Bhopal to provide students with exposure to advanced research laboratories and interdisciplinary scientific environments. The visit enhanced students’ understanding of contemporary research methodologies and academic career pathways.
Educational Visit at IISER, Bhopal
- ii. Educational Visit at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
An educational visit to ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal was conducted to familiarize students with high-end biosafety laboratories and research activities related to animal health and disease diagnostics. The visit enriched students’ knowledge of applied research and national-level scientific infrastructure.
Educational Visit at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
MOU with FRAC
The Food Research & Analysis Centre (FRAC) was established with the objective of delivering analytical services to industries, promoting research and development for quality enhancement, and improving product standards—especially within the small-scale sector. It plays a key role in ensuring consumer safety by maintaining high standards of purity and quality. FRAC operates in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international standards, supported by a certified quality assurance and control system that ensures accuracy and consistency in test results across samples.
FRAC is a professionally recognized organization engaged in food quality testing, analysis, research, and consultancy. It serves the food, biotechnology, and allied sectors through analytical services, research support, training, and industry-oriented solutions, thereby upholding safety and quality standards in food and biological products.
To enhance industry–academia collaboration and provide practical exposure, the Department of Biotechnology, School of Research and Technology (SORT), People’s University, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FRAC. This collaboration facilitates student internships, hands-on training, expert lectures, and joint research activities, contributing to improved technical skills, research aptitude, and employability of Biotechnology students.