BIO-TECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. Biotechnological processes, products and services play a vital role in almost all areas of everyday life-whether it is in modern washing agents, food production or treatment of diabetes. Due to rapid progress in research, Biotechnology is being widely applied in agriculture, medicine and environment. In agriculture, it is applied to increase crop yield; improve taste, texture or appearance of food; reduce dependence on fertilizers& pesticides and increase nutritional qualities. Biotechnology is used to recycle, treat waste and cleanup sites contaminated by industrial activities. Modern Biotechnology is making a great contribution to medicine, both in the diagnosis of diseases and in the development of pharmaceutical products such as synthetic insulin, antibiotics and vaccines for disease therapy. Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA Technology) has introduced a variety of new techniques for the process of genetic manipulation.
Keeping in view the significance of Biotechnology, Govt. College Dharamshala has started Department of Biotechnology in 2012. In the first batch, the students were admitted in B.Sc. 1st (Hon’s) Biotechnology on merit basis and the course is run on self financing scheme. The students willingly opted for the dress code to appear different and smart. Modern Lab with latest facilities and equipments has been set up for the Department.
1. No. of Seats :Total no. of seats in B.Sc.-lst (Hon’s) Biotechnology is 30. All the admissions shall be made according to the roster of Reservations. Duration of the course is 3 years with Semester System of Exams introduced in 1st year.
2. Eligibility :A student who has passed 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination in medical stream or non-medical stream with 50% marks (45% for SC & ST) can apply for B.Sc.-I (Hon’s) Bio Technology.
2. Eligibility :A student who has passed 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination in medical stream or non-medical stream with 50% marks (45% for SC & ST) can apply for B.Sc.-I (Hon’s) Bio Technology.
Note 1 : Paper for entrance test will be of 50 marks comprising multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology & Biotechnology.
Weightage
| CLASS | MARKS |
|---|---|
| 10th | 20 marks |
| 10+2 | 30 marks |
| Entrance Test | 50 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
3. Age LimitAn applicant must not be more than 23 years (25 years for girls) of age as on 01.07.2013 i.e. must not have been born earlier to 01.07.1990. ln case of SC/ST students relaxation in age upto three years is allowed as per rules.
4. Fee Structure : Total Fees = Rs. 37,000/- per year to be paid in two installments.
4. Fee Structure : Total Fees = Rs. 37,000/- per year to be paid in two installments.
First installment = Rs.18000/-
Security = Rs. 1000/- (One time refundable)
Total = Rs. 19000/- (To be paid at the time of admission)
Second installment = 18000/- (To be paid in Dec. month)
Note : Fees once deposited shall not be returned.
5. Fine Structure :
1. Absence fine per day 5/-
2. Absence fine per period 1/-
3. Absence fine per House Exam 25/-
4. Absence fine for a practical 10/-
5. Absence fine for Tutorial class 10/-
6. Absence fine for class Test 10/-
7. Retiring fine for delay in Library books (per day per book) 1/-
6. Dress Code :-
Dress code for Biotechnology students will be Light purple shirt, black trousers, Black Leather shoes, Black tie and Dark purple Sweater (In winter)