The Institute of Biotechnology, an integral part of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) came into existence in 2010 on the self-sustainable basis with the sole aim to generate quality manpower with extensive knowledge, advanced technical know-how and outstanding academic potential in the subject. The Institute of Biotechnology is offering B.Tech. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programmes to aspirants and admissions are made on the merit basis in all the degree programmes. To nurture the academic and research operations in an efficient manner, the Institute also holds additional funding support from government agencies under DST Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher. Educational Institutions (FIST) and DBT (P.G.) Programmes. The courses have been designed in such a way as to provide ideal learning opportunities and hands-on practicals to the students to become qualified and skilled professionals in order to meet the needs of the growing industry. The course curriculum included courses from biotechnology and allied fields like plant, animal and microbial biotechnology. The course curriculum also includes nano-biotechnology and bioinformatics courses to keep the students abreast with the latest technological know-how

Dr. R.K. Salgotra
Director, Institute of Biotechnology 
 SKUAST-J Chatha.
  Contact No. Office: 0191-2263713  
Mob: +91-9419153813  
 E-mail :- directoribt@skuastj.org