Is it a good choice to pursue B.Tech in biotechnology from LPU? How is its placement assistance?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Tushar, Biotech is a upcoming field, though not fully matured in India yet, but for fresh aspirant, they will enter this industry when it will be at its high growth rate. LPU is the best bet for training in this field. Focus is on correlation of concepts with the scientific happenings for deep rooted concept building to harness the research potential in the upcoming streams of Biotechnology. The programme is designed for specific outcomes like: 1 : Apply knowledge of basic sciences, fundamentals of biology through genetic engineering 2 : Design and develop value added products using knowledge of bioprocess engineering, enzymology, enzyme technology and industrial biotechnology. 3 : Generate, analyze and interpret Biological data using Insilco approaches through basics in bioinformatics and computational tools 4 : Impart knowledge and understanding of various aspects of environmental biotechnology, genomics, proteomics and Nano biotechnology. 5 : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles and apply these to inculcate research aptitude through live field projects. And other programme Outcomes like: 1 : Computational Skills : Recognize, analyze problems and plan strategies for their solutions with the help of computer skills 2 : Team work : Play effective roles in multidisciplinary teams 3 : Educational Leadership : Recognize and meet emerging challenges of global society in the 21st century. 4 : Professional Enhancement : Understand the value and processes of life-long learning and professional development. 5 : Communication : Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written contexts in the form of technical papers, project reports, design documents and seminar presentations. 6 : Data analysis : Collect, analyze and interpret scientific data 7 : Entrepreneurship skills : Understand the processes of setting up and managing viable business ventures. 8 : Knowledge Enhancement : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to subject areas. 9 : Ethics : Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. The top industry immersion programs of LPU have superb track record of placements. It is the ideal institution to join courses in Bio Technology. This firmly establishes the pole position of LPU as the leader in this field. So, there is no competition. Hope this helps. DVD.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Tushar, LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. Several Big Brands of the industry have visited LPU campus during academic session 2016-2017 for campus placements like Google, Amazon, Tech Mahendra, Flipkart, CTS, Adobe, etc. LPU students have also availed opportunities of Placements in government services like Indian Army, Indian Navy, Transport Corporation of India, etc. through on-campus/off-campus placement drives and SSB Interviews. Most of the companies have made us the regional hubs for joint campuses Check the link below for more details http://www.lpu.in/placements.php The curriculum taught incorporates specific courses (subjects) under the notion of Professional Enhancement Programmes (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes. PEP classes start right away from the first semester itself in form of Communication Skills and continue till the final semester covering: Analytical Skills (Logic Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning) Quantitative Aptitude Skills Technical Aptitude Skills Presentations and Soft Skills Mock Exercises (Mock Interviews, GDs, Mock Tests, etc.) All a student has to do is to maintain a good academic record and personality to ensure his/her placement. So, LPU definitely is a good choice. For more information, visit LPU camp office in your town: http://www.lpu.in/admission/lpu-in-your-town.php#lpu-town

Hardeep Sidhu · Answer

Yes, it is a good choice to make. Placement chances are also there if we compare to other college's placements where it is not sure. In the end, your interest also matters in this field.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, About LPU Biotechnology school is one of the leading schools in North India. One of India's Best Biotechnology colleges in Punjab, LPU School of Bioengineering and Biosciences is equipped with state-of-the-art Bioprocess Engineering and Bioscience labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students through a practical approach to achieve mastery in plant and animal physiology. Our faculty works hard tirelessly in enabling students with the acumen to apply the findings of Biosciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community. Few of the major highlights are : LPU school of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation. Various guest lectures from experts and field visits are organized by the school. The school encourages R & D activities for students to get the benefit. Many students from LPU have successfully collaborated with foreign universities and research institutions. The dept. Also inculcates entrepreneurship opportunities to build job providers of the future. Instill advanced knowledge in the major areas of Biotechnology such as Animal Tissue Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Microbiology, Genetics an Bioinformatics. Training, projects, and guest lectures collaborated with industries help to learn from real-life situations. Seminar and Project driven courses are designed to enhance technical and presentation skills. Curriculum is equipped with 21st-century digital technologies for lead optimization and drug designing. In addition to core curricula, the course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Usage of demo kits in addition to animations, simulations, audio-visual aids, demonstrations provide interactive teaching methodology encourages students to have maximum industrial exposure through visits for problem identification and emerging technologies. 10. Participation in technical events, sports, and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students. LPU has marked itself among Top 100 Best Universities by NIRF Ranking 2020. I hope this helps you in giving a better picture about LPU. For more details you can visit the website. All the Best.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Tushar, I would say Lovely Professional University is best for pursuing B.Tech in Biotechnology. If you re looking for quality education, good placements, exposure, academics then LPU is right place, it has all. I am saying this because one of my known is pursuing same course from LPU and her experience is amazing. She told me Faculty members works hard tirelessly in enabling students with the acumen to apply the findings of Bio sciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community. LPU School of Bioengineering and Biosciences is equipped with state-of-the-art Bioprocess Engineering and Bioscience labs and believes in imparting knowledge to students through a practical approach to achieve mastery in plant and animal physiology. Few points told by my known who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: The course offers specializations in Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology and Bioinformatics. The curriculum offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology. In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. She said, specializations may be offered in Dairy Technology or Fermentation Technology or Molecular Biotechnology (subject to minimum number of students and feasibility)The curriculum has been designed in such a way that it makes it easier for the students to prepare themselves for giant exams like CSIR NET ICMR, ICAR, and GATE. With an experienced faculty of 30+ in the department who arw ready to help the students round the clock, seven days a week, this institute is one of the best options for the young population to opt for biotechnology. Companies like Panacea biotech, Dalmia healthcare, Root anaylsis, Cactus (and the list goes on) visit the campus every year. Also the scope is just not limited to work in the corporate sector in areas like marketing, quality controls or as research associative (for companies like Root anaylsis and cactus) but also the research areas. Due to this pandemic situation, Now a days online Induction is going on, University conducted different webinars for freshers, different online talent show is going on. Students are reporting virtually. The live online classes that we will be initiating are much like face-to-face classes only and their effectiveness has already been well tested in the last semester. Thank you!

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, I would recommend you join Lovely Professional University because LPU focuses on the overall development of the students. Highly experienced faculty, academically excellent in terms of their educational background, research, and teaching. Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kapurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. Many companies like Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, ShantaBiotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, TranssasiaPvt Ltd, Life-cell International visit LPU for placements. So, I would recommend you should join LPU. Thanks.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

The department has developed extensive research facilities and infrastructure to sustain the teaching and research activities. The innovative educational programme lays an emphasis on developing an analytical approach, built upon a robust knowledge intensive foundation. The graduates of the Department of Biotechnology and biosciences are essentially taught with a strong multidisciplinary approach, being trained in both applied biological sciences and applications through a rigorous curriculum, augmented by hands-on experience during internships. They are thus well trained to handle various assignments required by the industry and are well-equipped to diversify into various disciplines. LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Companies like Roots Analysis, Allied analytics, Cognizant Technology Solutions, HiCare, Lifecell, Wisdom Global, Dr. Lal Path Labs, TechSci Research, Dalmia Healthcare, Freyr Solutions, Meditab, Cryoviva Biotech, Poly Medicure Ltd. , etc. And many more visit lpu for placement of students.

Ahana Sharma · Answer

Hi Tushar, I would say Lovely Professional University is best for pursuing B.Tech in Biotechnology.If you re looking for quality education,good placements,exposure,academics then LPU is right place,it has all.I am saying this because one of my known is pursuing same course from LPU and her experience is amazing. She told me Faculty members works hard tirelessly in enabling students with the acumen to apply the findings of Bio sciences in the fields of medicine, forensics, nutrition and dietetics for the benefit of the community. Few points told by my known who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: The course offers specializations in Dairy Technology, Fermentation Technology and Bioinformatics.The curriculum offers prime focus on fundamental and applied aspects of biotechnology. In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. She said,specializations may be offered in Dairy Technology or Fermentation Technology or Molecular Biotechnology (subject to minimum number of students and feasibility) The curriculum has been designed in such a way that it makes it easier for the students to prepare themselves for giant exams like CSIR-NET, ICMR, ICAR, and GATE. With an experienced faculty of 30+ in the department who arw ready to help the students round the clock, seven days a week, this institute is one of the best options for the young population to opt for biotechnology. She has Participated in technical events, conferences, workshops, sports and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students.There are BIO ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES that provides an understanding of the basic principles and applications of analytical techniques used in biology. There were courses that provides practical exposure on basic biological tests and instrumentation techniques. LPU school of biotechnology provides an ultimate learning experience with a commitment to innovation. Various guest lectures from experts and field visits are organized by the school. The school encourages R & D activities for students to get the benefit. Many students from LPU have successfully collaborated with foreign universities and research institutions. Companies like Panacea biotech, Dalmia healthcare, Root anaylsis, Cactus (and the list goes on) visit the campus every year. Also the scope is just not limited to work in the corporate sector in areas like marketing. Thanks!

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Tushar, B.Tech Biotechnology is an Engineering programme which seamlessly articulates the concepts from basic Science to technology with relevant practice through lab and projects pertaining to biotechnology for building the problem solving skills, keeping industry requirements in place. Lovely Professional University is very particular about it. There are few Salient Features of LPU which are unbeatable and could be a dream to other contrary institutions. # Contemporary Curriculum: Instil advanced knowledge in the major areas of Biotechnology such as Animal Tissue Culture, Plant Tissue Culture, Microbiology, Genetics an Bioinformatics. # Industry Immersion: Trainings, projects and guest lectures collaborated with industries help to learn from real life situations. # LIVE Projects: Seminar and Project driven courses are designed to enhance technical and presentation skills. # Interdisciplinary Minors: Minor elective gives the students a choice to develop expertise in the interdisciplinary areas of interest for example CSE/IT, Management and ECE. # Software Skills Curriculum is equipped with 21st century digital technologies for lead optimization and drug designing. # Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. # Innovative Pedagogy: Usage of demo kits in addition to animations, simulations, audio-visual aids, demonstrations provide interactive teaching methodology. # Industrial Visits: Encourage students to have maximum industrial exposure through visits for problem identification and emerging technologies. # Holistic Development: Participation in technical events, sports and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students. With unbeatable placement record Lovely Professional University always plants about their achievements in placements. Associated chamber of Commerce and industry of India has recognised Lovely Professional University as one of the best employable and most placement oriented University. More than 700 giant companies are visiting to recruit the students in campus. I think this is all about Lovely Professional University to help you out. All the best.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi LPU. Tends to change instruction through scholastic meticulousness; pragmatic direction and result based education In LPU the Molecular biology and genetic engineering domain promises to create a research oriented and placement oriented environment. The department regularly works on student research pro jects with novel ideas of applied value 1. LPU has highly experienced faculty, academically excellent in terms of their educational background, research and teaching. 2. Fields of study in LPU are Genetic engineering, Molecular biology, cell biology, Molecular Diagnostics, Cloning (Reproductive and Therapeutic cloning) 3. In LPU the Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations. Case studies on Current research scenario. 4. LPU students undertake Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kpurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. 5. Companies in this Field: Biocon Pvt Ltd. , Panacea Biotech, ShantaBiotech, Syngene, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, Reddys Laboratories, Bharat Biotech, Himalaya Spring, Nectar Life sciences Pvt Ltd. , Alchemist Pvt Ltd, TranssasiaPvt Ltd, Life cell International. 6. NIRF ranking LPU received recently is also quite good: Overall 99 University 78 Engineering 87 Pharmacy 29 Management 49 Seats are filling up fast due to online admissions so book your seat.

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