The most exciting science in the 21st century is likely to evolve among, not within, traditional disciplines. Advances in basic biology at the molecular and cellular levels during recent decades have dramatically increased the foundational information available on mechanistic underpinnings of biological systems, where Biotechnology has begun to establish itself as an independent field and engineering discipline, at the boundary between biology and the physical sciences.

Realizing the tremendous potential of biotechnology in increasing agricultural productivity, improving human and animal health and providing safe and clean environment, Eternal University, Baru Sahib established Akal School of biotechnology in September, 2010 as a new departmental academic unit, with the mission of defining and establishing a new discipline fusing biotechnology with other streams like pharmaceutical chemistry, physics and food technology. The goal of this discipline is to advance fundamental understanding of how biological systems operate and to develop effective biology-based technologies for applications across a wide spectrum of societal needs through research and education. The innovative educational programmes reflect this emphasis on integrating life sciences with other disciplines, offering opportunities at the postgraduate level (M.Sc Biotechnology). The department is aimed at providing an excellent research environment and imparting quality education through its academic programmes. The department has faculties from diverse streams and specializations.

Academic Programmes

• M.Sc Biotechnology (2 Years)

The main objective of this programme is to train and generate researchers to be competitive enough for achieving the highest level of professional competence as per demand of modern Biotech & Pharmaceutical industries and academics.

Major Research Areas

• Wheat Biofortification for high iron and zinc
• Selenium Fortification to Cereals 
• Functional Foods 

                 Buckwheat
                 Fingermillet
                 Oats
                 Soyabean

• Medicinal Plants 
• Antioxidant & Secondary Metabolite Profile of different species of Murraya koenigii 
• Bio-Composting & Bioporospecting

List of grants submitted/approved to different funding agencies by Akal School of Biotechnology

List of grants submitted/approved to different funding agencies by Akal School of Biotechnology

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Medical, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any other branch of Biological Sciences.