Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), under the Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology, a part of Amity University Haryana, Gurugram, was established under Haryana Act 10 of 2010. Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB) nurtures talent in various streams of Biotechnology; develops a Center for Excellence providing education in the field of Biotechnology so that the graduating students can cater to needs of Biotechnology, Research, Agriculture, Food Processing, Pharma and Academia.

The objective was to develop the next generation of Biotechnology professionals who are industry ready through their ideas, innovations and knowledge. The institute aims to facilitate ‘Quality Education’, to familiarize and equip young minds to meet global challenges in innovation and application of Science and Technology for the service of humanity.

AIB is dedicated to provide the excellence in Biotechnology Education, Training and Research. It is committed to equip students with extraordinary skills for life, making them not just job seekers, but also job creators. Amity Institute of Biotechnology has taken a lead in initiating a program in the most challenging area with high-tech advancement in meeting the growing need of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics to sustain the industrial venture and also in achieving the greater task of agriculture, healthcare, energy and environmental sustainability.

With highly motivated faculty members and modern research infrastructure AIB is committed to impart high quality science education in research environment to young and bright undergraduate and postgraduate students. The institute offers various programs of study viz B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees in Biotechnology supported by well experienced faculty members representing wide spectrum of expertise in modern biology.

 

With the biotechnology industry registering a steady growth in the last few years, it is seen as one of the key sectors that contribute towards the socio-economic growth of the country. AIB is a pioneer in establishing a strong network of research institutes, industry collaborations as well as developing academic institutes to fulfill the human resource requirement. All these efforts have led to adequate research potential and activity in the area of biotechnology, which can be utilised for healthcare, industrial and agricultural applications.

It is vital to develop interfaces between universities and industry through the concept of industry integrated curriculum, experiential learning and pedagogical innovations to train the biotechnologists of next generation and enhance scientific expertise that exists in the country.

In many cases, seminal discoveries of a fundamental nature in Biotechnology have been converted into products of high importance. The state-of-the-art infrastructure and facility as well as research-oriented academic practices at AIB act as a fulcrum for the growth of students; industry integration; developing business ideas for incubators; and collaborate with leading corporate and industries. Being a part of research-driven university, AIB provides a world class infrastructure for research in Biotechnology, facilitate academic rigour, augment commercialization of new technologies, enable the biotech startups to forge alliances with research institutions, academia, key industries, foster and mentor the challenges in biotechnology investments and promote bio-cluster effects.

 

The AIB courses are holistically designed with inclusion of internships, summer projects and dissertations to attain employment readiness as well as to develop inclination towards research studies. The syllabus ensures that students become proficient in both theoretical as well as practical studies.

The curriculum is regularly updated by the Board of Studies and Academic Council as per current requirements, to out rule the possibility of any outdated components. Amity University Gurugram fosters connections with distinguished academicians and industry experts by regularly organising international and national conferences.

The AIB is committed to build global bridges with industry and research agencies; acclimatize students about latest developments in the area of Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Stress Biology, Tissue Engineering, Renewable Energy and equip them about the best practices endorsed by leaders in industry, agriculture, research and medicine.

The biotechnology curriculum helps students to build a strong academic research foundation in various emerging areas of Biotechnology, thus preparing them to face industry challenges head-on. The holistic and integrated program in Biotechnology provides quality education, imparts value education as well as nurture Indian traditions and ethos. Academics at AIB is unique and rigorous, as it includes industry-based curriculum, value-added courses and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) along with core subjects. Foreign language, behavioural science and effective communication skills help Amitians to secure positions in national and global companies.