DY Patil Deemed-To-Be University, School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, (DYPDU-SBB), Navi Mumbai
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Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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2003
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AICTE, NAAC
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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2003
AICTE, NAAC
Established in 2003, the School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics stands as a significant constituent unit of Padmashree D Y Patil Deemed-to-be University, situated in Navi Mumbai, formerly recognized as D Y Patil University. With a primary aim to extend the frontiers of Biotechnology in India, this institution is housed in a remarkable 12-storey structure spanning over 64,000 square feet in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Boasting 14 well-equipped lecture halls and 12 cutting-edge laboratories, all furnished with advanced audio-visual aids, the School provides a conducive environment for academic pursuits.
| Established | 2003 |
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| Type | Private |
| Recognized by | AICTE, UGC, NAAC A++ |
| Affiliated to | DY Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai |
| Courses offered | UG, PG, Doctoral, and Certificate |
| Selection criteria | Merit and Entrance-based |
| Application mode | Fee | Online | INR 1000 |
| Facilities | Labs, Workshops, Canteen, Auditorium, Sports, etc. |
The School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at DY Patil Deemed-To-Be University Navi Mumbai has received approval from reputable accrediting bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Additionally, it is affiliated with the DY Patil University's School of Management.
At DY Patil Deemed-To-Be University, School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics in Navi Mumbai, a wide array of courses are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) options such as Bioinformatics, Food Science And Technology, and Biomedical Engineering. Postgraduate offerings comprise Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs including Genetics, Industrial Chemistry, and Biotechnology. For a comprehensive overview of the diverse courses provided by the university spanning different disciplines and specializations, refer to the Course page.
Student Facility:
The School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics is a well-maintained 12-storied building with adequate infrastructure for conducting theory and practical sessions. The building houses 15 well-furnished, well-ventilated spacious classrooms, 3 tutorial rooms, 1 Drawing Hall, and 1 Seminar hall as per AICTE recommendations for the teaching-learning process. All the classes are equipped with LCD Projectors. The seminar hall is air-conditioned with a seating capacity of 140 and is majorly used for conducting conferences, seminars, and workshops for students and faculty members. It is equipped with LCD Projectors, whiteboards, a public addressing system, and high-speed internet connectivity. There are 27 well-equipped laboratories, a workshop, 2 computer labs, and an animal house for carrying out curriculum-oriented lab practicals and to carry out research activities in Biotechnology, Food Technology, and Biomedical engineering.
Food Science and Technology Laboratories:
The School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics hosts two well-equipped laboratories for carrying out academic experiments as well as research work in food processing, food analysis, and Unit operations. Experiments based on chemical, physical, and biological properties, food preservation, processing, and operational techniques can be performed. The labs are equipped with a Muffle furnace, tray drier, baking oven, deep freezer, and laminar airflow along with the routine instruments like spectrophotometer, colorimeter, microcentrifuge, refractometer, hot air oven, Gerber centrifuge, microwave, pH meter, refrigerator, etc.
Biomedical Engineering Lab:
The Biomedical Engineering laboratory includes facilities for biomedical measurements and recording systems, microprocessors, and therapeutic equipment. There are also laboratories for electric and electronic circuits, logic circuits, analog integrated circuits, human anatomy studies, biochemistry, and computer programming.
Bioinformatics Lab:
Bioinformatics Infrastructure was established at the School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics with a large collection of software packages like GROMACS, Desmond(Academic version), NAMD, VMD, CHIMERA, PyMOL, MODELLER, Accelrys Discovery studio, AutoDock, SPSS, MATLAB, and R to name a few. We provide students with UBUNTU and Windows operating systems for data mining and analysis. Conversely, ORACLE is being used for Database base development. The computer lab has more than 130 systems capable of handling protein modeling and docking through 8GB RAM desktops. Protein simulations and Metagenomic analysis are carried out using workstations with 16GB RAM with 2TB HDD (4 in number). The computational infrastructure with Internet connectivity is available to the students from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on all days (except holidays) throughout the week.
Application Process: Prospective applicants must apply offline by submitting all necessary documents along with the application fee to the admissions section of the school.
The DYPDU-SBB placement cell remains active year-round, meticulously managing student data including resumes, contact information, and email addresses, forwarding them to HR departments of various companies. This proactive cell organizes a variety of activities aimed at enhancing student employability, including:
To promote academic excellence and enhancement of skills in biosciences through the integration of teaching and research and encourage life-long learners.
To provide scientific knowledge towards creating innovative bio-solutions for sustainable development in areas of health, food, environment, and therapeutics.
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