The Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT) is supported by UGC-SAP DRS II and DST-FIST. It was established on July 24, 1997. Department got recognition from Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India for its Post Graduate programme in 1998. The department offers two-year M. Sc degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, five year Integrated M Sc in Bioscience and Bioinformatics/Life Sciences and PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Faculty members of the department are trained in modern areas of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from various Internationally reputed Institutes and actively involved in research.