Biotechnology, a multifaceted field is a blend of Biology and Technology incorporating the academic spheres of biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. The department is responsible for bringing trailblazing medical advancements and innovations to the forefront and upgrading the healthcare system for the benefit of society. CGC Landran stands out as one of the best biotech colleges in Punjab by combining a cutting-edge industry-focused curriculum with the potential for groundbreaking research.
CGC Landran offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Biotechnology. Besides the regular classes, special guest lectures, seminars, conferences, mentoring sessions & workshops are organized from time to time keeping the students in tune with the latest trends and workings related to the industry. CGC, Landran takes pride in sharing its recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by DST, Government of India. This means quality and CGC Landran walk hand-in-hand, making it one of the Top Biotech Colleges in Chandigarh, India.
With a vision of providing the Biotech students with experiential learning postulates, the department has incorporated a Gene Pool Club. It is one among the many scientific clubs by Bharat Vigyan Prasar, (working under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India). With the help of DST, GOI, it organizes workshops and technical sessions for students and faculties.
The Department of biotechnology is very much concerned about the placement of every student. To fulfill this target the department not only invites renowned companies but also makes students placement-ready. Numerous activities like industrial visits, visits to research institutes are conducted regularly to give students real exposure to the functioning of the industry.
Different courses under the discipline of Biotechnology try to keep pace with the latest academic advancements. Intending to provide a better understanding of diverse areas, CGC Landran has set up exclusive research areas. The main domains of research under the discipline of Biotech include Industrial Biotech, Plant Biotechnology, Enzymology, and Oncology.
CGC Landran gives hands-on experience via well-equipped laboratories and research centers. The campus comprises hi-tech laboratories packed with ultramodern tools and the latest computer technologies. Some of the advanced labs include Biochemistry Lab, Central Instrumentation Lab, Cell Biology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Immunology Lab, Cell Biology Lab, and Plant tissue culture lab.