Life Science | Mahajana PG Centre Mysore

School of Life Sciences

The Departments of Studies in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry that come under the umbrella of School of Life Sciences were established in the year 2004, 2007 and 2012 respectively. Mahajana Research Foundation which harbors a Research and Development Centre recognized by University of Mysore is involved in promoting short- term research projects and research leading to Ph.D. degree in the broad subject areas of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.

Salient features

Well qualified, dynamic and vision-oriented teaching staff
Enthusiastic involvement of faculty in both teaching and research.
The classrooms and auditorium are provided with ICT, internet as well as E-podium facilities.
University of Mysore recognized Research guides in Biochemistry for Ph.D. programs
Separate, spacious and well-equipped laboratories for Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.
Humanized animal cell culture laboratory.
Drosophila neuroscience laboratory.
Phytochemistry laboratory.
Major instruments such as HPLC, GC, Phase Contrast Microscope, Lyophilizer, Gel Doc system, PCR, ELISA, Flash evaporator, RT-PCR, -80°C Ultralow Temperature Freezer, Milli-Q Water purification system, CO₂ incubators, Sonicator etc.
Projects funded by various Central and State funding agencies viz., DST, UGC, CSIR of Govt. of India and Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka under DST-FIST, DST-SERB, VGST-FIST, VGST-CISE, & NAIN programs.
Specialized workshops for students to enable them to handle different laboratory instruments independently in the R & D Centre.
Interactive sessions and Webinars by eminent scientists from CFTRI, DFRL, IISc, IIT, IITR, UoM, GKVK, Biocon and overseas Scientists are arranged.
National Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops are regularly organized for creating awareness on recent trends in Biological Sciences.
UGC-CSIR NET, K-SET crash courses are conducted regularly.
Educational visits to Research Laboratories, Industries and Diagnostic Labs.
Our students have bagged several University ranks (1^st, 2^nd, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th) as well as distinctions.
Our students have also won best presentation awards at National and International conferences.

Ongoing Research Projects:

Serial Number	Title of the Research project	Name of the Principal Investigator /Research guide	Amount Sanctioned	Major /Minor Research project	Funding agency	Year
1.	Isolation & Characterization of Anticancer compounds from A.bilimbi	Dr.Jyoti Bala Chauhan	8,50,000.00	Major	CSIR-SRF	2013 - 16
2.	Investigating the significance of DNA damage response signaling pathway in B-cell malignancies.	Dr.Mahadeesh Prasad	40,00,000.00	Major	SERB-DST	2016-18
3.	Isolation and characterization of value added compounds from Nostoc linckia	Dr.Jyoti Bala Chauhan	1,10,000.00	Minor	UGC	2015-16

Completed Research Projects:

Serial Number	Title Of The Project	Name Of The Principal Investigator	Amount Sanctioned	Major /Minor Research Project	Funding Agency	Year
1.	Isolation& Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Bilimbi & Star Fruit .	Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan	11,51,350.00	Major	UGC	2011 -13
2.	Bioremediation of organochlorine pesticide (Endosulfans) residues in coffee plantation soil.	Dr. Harish R	175000.00	Minor	UGC	2011-13
3.	K-FIST Award on - “Isolation & Characterization of Algalicidal Metabolites from Bloom Forming Cyanobacteria of local bodies”	Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan	4000000.00	Major	VISION GROUP OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY, Govt of Karnataka	2011-13
4.	CISE Award on “Isolation & Characterization of Bioremediating Microorganisms”	Dr. Harish R	3000000.00	Major	VISION GROUP OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY, Govt of Karnataka	2011-13
5.	Anticancereous – Isolation and Characterization of members of solanaceae	Dr.H.N.Krishna Kumar	1,70,000.00	Minor	UGC	2014-15
6.	α –amylase inhibitory activities of Persea americana	Ms.Smitha Grace S.R	1,35,000.00	Minor	UGC	2013-15
7.	Isolation and characterization of antidiabetic compound from medicinally important plants of Lamiaceae	Mrs.Ramya Urs	1,10,000.00	Minor	UGC	2014-16
8.	BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH One time grant for strengthening of Infrastructure		10,00,000.00	Minor	UGC	2010-11

Rank holders 2020 -22 Batch

Name of the Student	Rank
GEETHA N T	First Rank with Gold medal
DEEKSHITHA G	Second Rank with Gold Medal

Rank List of M.Sc. Biochemistry

Year	Name of the Student	Rank
2021	Ms. PRIYA DHARSHANI V.	First Rank
2022	Mr. SHRAMAN KUMAR BOHRA	First Rank
2022	Mr. SUMANTH VASUDEV H S	Second Rank

Student Achievements

Name of the Faculty	Particulars	Year
Ms. Kavya Sugur M.Sc. Biotechnology	WCN-Travel Bursary Prize to present her research paper at “World Congress of Neurology, September 16-21, 2017, Kyoto, Japan	Guided by Dr. Girish Chandran Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan 2017
Ms. Kavya Sugur M.Sc. Biotechnology	Selected for ICMR SRF for Ph.D. program	2019
Mr. Yaipabha Metei M.Sc. Biochemistry	Secured 53^rd All India Rank in the Joint CSIR-UGC JRF National Eligibility Test	2018
Mr. Pavan LN M.Sc. Biochemistry	Selected for M.S.D. program at University of Nottingham, UK	2019
Ms. Veda Hegde M.Sc. Biochemistry	Selected for M.S.D. program at University of Essex, UK	2019
Pooja Somanakoppa M.Sc. Biotechnology	Secured 5^th Rank in the University M.Sc. Examination	2018
Chethana M.Sc. Biotechnology	Cleared KSET examination `	2019

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Faculty	Particulars	Year
Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan	Awarded: “DST – FIST LEVEL 0” "Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST)" Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India	2018-19
	Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka	2018 (three projects)
Ms. Smitha Grace SR	Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka	2018
Dr. Divya KS	Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka	2018
	Ecoresponsible project Selected for Global competition by Climatelaunchpad.org	2019
Dr. Girish Chandran	Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka	2018
Co-author: Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan	International Travel Awards: Society for Neuroscience, Washington DC, USA	2017
	European Stroke Organization Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden	2018
	International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice, France.	2019
	World Congress of Neurology, Dubai, UAE	2019

Interactive session on at Department of Studies in Biotechnology

Name of the department : DOS IN BIOTECHNOLGY
Year of the activity (Jan 1st 24-August 25	Nature of the activity (Seminar/ interactive session/ symposium/conference/workshop	Title / Theme of the activity	Duration from and to in (D/M/Y)	Details of Resource person with designation and address	Highlights of the activity(50 -100 words only) No of participants
09.01.2024	One day symposium	“Two decades of department of studies in biotechnology” Organized “One day symposium on trends in lifesciences”	09/01/2024	Dr. SubramanyamVemulpad, Honorary Associate Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney Dr. K. Kemparaju, Professor, Dept. of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Dr. Bharathi P. Salimath, Director, Sanorva Biotech Pvt., Ltd, Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru-570008, Dr. Komal Kumar, Scientist, TUMCREATE, Singapore.	The technical sessions of one day symposium was aimed to highlight the emerging trends in life science research that is contributing for the improvement of human health and well-being. The field of life sciences is revolutionizing human health worldwide, ushering in an era of unprecedented possibilities. The world saw the greatest pandemics of modern times and amazing breakthroughs made through technology and remarkable strides made in biological and life science research collectively reshaped the landscape of human health. Noof participants:230
22.02.2024-24.02.2024	Workshop & Hands on Training	“Bioinformatics Approaches for Data Analysis and Research”	22/02/2024 -24/02/2024	DrSushil Kumar Middha. Associate Professor Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women. Margosa Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012	Bioinformatics is a scientific field that uses computer science and other disciplines to analyze biological data, especially when the data is complex or large. These sessions was aimed to develop methods in bioinformatics and software tools to understand biological data and its applications in medicine, research, and biotechnology No of participants:34
16.05.2024	“Indian Knowledge System Lecture Series - 01”	“Homeopathy: Myths and Facts ”.	16/05/2024	Dr.Manohara M.C Manu Homeopathy Clinic & Research Center, 18th Cross, Ramakrishnanagar, Mysuru, Karnataka 570023	The Bhartiya way is sustainable and strives for the welfare of all. It is important that we regain the comprehensive knowledge system of our heritage and demonstrate the ‘Indian way’ of doing things to the world. This requires training generations of scholars who will demonstrate and exemplify to the world a way of life so unique and peculiar to our great civilization.The purpose of the event was to deliberate and inspire the students about the threads of ancient wisdom and scientific pursuit No of participants:110
28.05.2024	Indian Knowledge System Lecture Series - 02” o	“Ayurveda Science and Medicine”.	28/05/2024	Dr. Dayananda R.D Professor Sri S.B.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Mundargi- 582118	People are turning to Indian culture and attempting to integrate it into their daily lives because ancient Indian medical sciences are considered superior to modern allopathic treatments. Wearable health monitoring is the focus of numerous ongoing research projects, enabling healthcare monitoring from anywhere. Ancient India had advanced clinical information systems in place.. Ayurveda, known as the science of life, is regarded as an Upa Veda or subsidiary subject of the Atharva Veda. Through this lecture series, we wanted to provide glimpses of the medical science that prevailed in ancient India , justify the concepts of ancient Indian medical sciences. No of participants:110
22.06.2024	“Career Assistance Program”	“Career Assistance Program”	22/06/2024	Mrs .Pavithra Marketing Head, PAN India UNIABROAD Pvt Ltd 165/1,Opposite BrahmasthanaKalyanaMantapa, SahukarchenniahRoad,TK Layout, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka	A Career Assistance Program is a structured service designed to support individuals in their pursuit of career development. These programs, which can be offered by educational institutions, government organizations, private firms, or nonprofits, focus on helping job seekers, students, and professionals acquire the skills, strategies, and tools necessary for career success. UNIABROAD is a leader in providing students unparalleled International education services. No of participants:110
26.06.2024	“Career Assistance Program”	“Careers in Biopharma& Biotechnology	26/06/2024	Dr. B.K.Muralidhara CTMO RVAC Medicines ,USA Ex- US Head of Technical operations at GSK	Careers in biopharma and biotechnology are diverse and dynamic, encompassing a wide range of roles that contribute to the development of drugs, therapies, and innovative technologies. The biopharma and biotech sectors are expected to grow significantly due to advances in technology, increased focus on personalized medicine, and the ongoing need for innovative therapies. Exploring internships and networking within the industry can be beneficial for gaining experience and making connections. No of participants:110
26.06.2024	Extension activity :	Vaccine Awareness Program (for teaching, non teaching staff & students) on Changing the HPV landscape with an indigenous vaccine –CERVAVAC	26/06/2024	Mr. D.RAVICHANDER State Head- Karnataka Serum Institute Of India Pvt Ltd	Extension activities refer to programs and initiatives designed to extend knowledge, skills, and resources beyond traditional educational settings. A Vaccine Awareness Program aims to empower individuals with knowledge, combat misinformation, and promote the health benefits of vaccination.These activities aim to engage the community, promote learning, and apply academic knowledge to real-world situations. To educate the community about vaccines, their importance, safety, and efficacy in preventing diseases. By implementing a Vaccine Awareness Program, we can empower our community with knowledge and contribute to better public health outcomes. No of participants:110
24/10/2024	Orientation day & Interactive session	DNA based methods for rapid detection of microorganisms”	24/10/2024	Dr. M.Y Sreenivasa Professor and Chairman Dept. of Studies in Microbiology University of Mysore Mysore - 570006, Karnataka, INDIA	The interactive session on DNA-based methods for rapid detection of microorganisms highlighted advanced molecular techniques such as PCR, qPCR, and sequencing for accurate and timely microbial identification. Participants actively engaged in discussions on their applications in clinical diagnostics, food safety, and environmental monitoring. No of participants:120
06/11/2024	One day symposium	“ Frontiers in food & human health”	06/11/2024	Dr.Y.P. Venkatesh, Retd Scientist, CFTRI Dr. Sreedhar R.V, Senior Scientist, PCBT, CFTRI,	The one-day symposium on “Frontiers in Food & Human Health” provided insights into emerging research linking nutrition, functional foods, and human well-being. Experts and participants exchanged ideas on innovative strategies for promoting health through diet, bioactive compounds, and sustainable food systems. No of participants:120
03/02/2025 & 04/02/2025	On- campus recruitment drive	Clini Launch Research Institute ,Bengaluru	03/02/2025 & 04/02/2025	Clini Launch Research Institute ,Bengaluru	The on-campus recruitment drive for Life Sciences created a platform for students to connect with leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies. It offered aspiring graduates an opportunity to showcase their skills and secure promising career placements in the life science sector. No of participants:110
02/05/2025	International immunology day celebration and one day symposium & poster presentation competition for UG & PG	“Brain and immunity: immunological insights into neurological disorders”	02/05/2025	Dr. Suhas Murali Consultant Neurologist & Stroke Specialist, NEURO CARE, Mysore 570004. Dr. Ramesh S.R., Fellow ,Karnataka Science and technology academy ,CEO & Academic Advisor and Chief Scientist, School of Life Sciences	The one-day symposium on “Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights into Neurological Disorders”, held in celebration of World Immunology Day, featured expert talks exploring the intricate links between the immune system and neurological health. A poster presentation competition provided a platform for young researchers to showcase their innovative findings and engage in scientific discussions. No of participants:180
13/05/2025	Interactive session	"A Road Map to Precision Medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment"	13/05/2025	Dr. Vasudeva Bhat Postdoctoral associate, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada	The interactive session on “A Road Map to Precision Medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment” focused on personalized therapeutic strategies based on genetic, molecular, and clinical profiling. Participants engaged in discussions on emerging diagnostic tools and targeted therapies that enhance treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients. No of participants:120

Name of the department : Department of Studies in Microbiology
Year of the activity (Jan 1st 24-Dec 31st 2024)	Nature of the activity (Seminar/ interactive session/ symposium/conference/workshop	Title / Theme of the activity	Duration from and to in (D/M/Y)	Details of Resource person with designation and address	Highlights of the activity(50 -100 words only) No of participants
27th May 2022	One day Symposium	One day Symposium on Gut Microbiota and Human Health	27-5-2022	Dr. T.N.Bhavani Shankar Director Of Schevaran Innovation Centre Mysuru & Dr. PrakashHalami Principal Scientist & Professor-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru	The human host's digestive tract has a symbiotic relationship with the gut microbiota, which influences the immune system's defenses against pathogens/infectious illnesses. This gives people the knowledge which is essential to lead healthy lives and appreciate the necessity of having beneficial organisms in the body to increase metabolism. No of Participants:120
4th January 2023	One day Career Guidance Programme	One day Career Guidance Programme	4-1-2023	Dr. Prasad M.P Chief proprietor of Sangene Biotech Research laboratory, Bangalore	Dr. Prasad displayed the facilities and infrastructure of Sangene Biotech research laboratory which offers various services related to Microbiology, Molecular cell biology, Protein chemistry, Enzymology, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology. To make the students comfortable and bring forth their inherent capabilities, He suggested several internships and training certification provided by their company to build up the handling skills in the respective specialization. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 42
4th May 2023	One Day Technical Seminar	One Day Technical Seminar on “Food gut Microbiome interaction and personalized nutrition	4-5-2023	Dr. Mahejbin Khan Principal Scientist, MFT Department CSIR, CFTRI, Mysuru.	Dr. Mahejbin Khan emphasized on the significance of human gut microbiota by mentioning the beneficial organisms such as Bacillus brevis, Enterococcussp, Brevibacteriumsp, Lactobacillus acidophillus, Cornyebacteriumsp, Helicobacter pyroli and E.coli. As these organisms imparts in specific host nutrient metabolism. She highlighted about neuroactive metabolites such as neurotransmitters and harmones released by gut microbiome which play an essential role in neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease etc. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 60
4th December 2023	One Day Invited Lecture	One Day Invited Lecture on Mushrooms in human nutrition and health	4-12-2023	Dr. K. R Sridhar Adjunct Professor in the Department ofBiosciences at Mangalore University	Dr. K. R Sridhar highlighted on the diversity studies of various wild and edible mushrooms. He explained in detail about the climatic conditions, physical growth parameters and nutritional profile of mushrooms. Dr. K. R Sridhar had displayed wide variety of mushrooms grown in and around the campus of university of Mangalore, Konaje. Among the numerous species, they identified the new mushroom species and named it as Amanita konajensis. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 60
6th February 2024	One Day Invited Lecture	One Day Invited Lecture on Exploring emerging trends in Life Sciences Industry & Intellectual property rights	6-2-2024	Dr. Dharma Prasad- CEO and chief scientist ,ProsettaBioconformaticspvt ltd, Mysuru & Dr. ArunchandRayaroth Head, Quality and Research , Zeus Biotech pvt ltd, Mysuru	Dr. Dharma Prasad began his presentation by emphasizing the critical role of intellectual property in the life science industry. He discussed the significance of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in protecting innovations and fostering a competitive environment. The speaker addressed the challenges faced by the life science industry in terms of intellectual property, including the balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring accessibility to essential medicines. Prasad stressed the importance of global harmonization of intellectual property laws to streamline processes and facilitate international collaboration in the life science field. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 200
13th December2024	One day Interactive session	Interactive session on Yeast as Probiotic- Mechanism of action	13-12-2024	Dr. AnuAppiaha Former SR.Principal Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru.	Dr. Appiaha began by explaining the concept of probiotics as "live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host." While probiotics are often associated with bacterial strains such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, yeast is emerging as an important probiotic candidate. The session focused on Saccharomyces cervisiae, a non-pathogenic yeast strain commonly used as a probiotic. Dr. Appiaha highlighted the following characteristics that make yeast a promising probiotic. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 200
16th April 2025	Book Releasing Program	Book Releasing Program of Text Book of Industrial Microbiology Authored By Dr. RenuAgrawal	16-4-2025	Author: Dr. RenuAgrawal Former Scientist CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru and Rural Program Coordinator Chief Guest: Dr. Prakash M. Halami Chief Scientist and Head of the Department of Microbiology & Fermentation Technology at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, and as aProfessor at AcSIR	On Book Releasing event Dr. RenuAgrawal provided a detailed insight into the contents of the book. She elaborated on the structure of the textbook, the rationale behind its organization, and the depth of topics covered — including fermentation technology, microbial enzyme production, industrial bio-products, waste utilization, bioreactor design, and modern biotechnological interventions. She shared her personal journey of writing the book, acknowledging the support of her peers, colleagues, and students, and expressed her hope that the book would serve as a valuable reference for years to come. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 100

Name of the department : DOS IN BIOTECHNOLGY
Year of the activity (Jan 1st 24-Dec 31st 2024)	Nature of the activity (Seminar/ interactive session/ symposium/conference/workshop	Title / Theme of the activity	Duration from and to in (D/M/Y)	Details of Resource person with designation and address	Highlights of the activity (50 -100 words only) No of participants
09.01.2024	One day Symposium	“Two decades of department of studies in biotechnology” Organized “One day symposium on trends in lifesciences”	09/01/2024	Dr. SubramanyamVemulpad, Honorary Associate Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney Dr. K. Kemparaju, Professor, Dept. of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Dr. Bharathi P. Salimath, Director, Sanorva Biotech Pvt., Ltd, Vishweshwaranagar, Mysuru-570008, Dr. Komal Kumar, Scientist, TUMCREATE, Singapore.	The technical sessions of one day symposium was aimed to highlight the emerging trends in life science research that is contributing for the improvement of human health and well-being. The field of life sciences is revolutionizing human health worldwide, ushering in an era of unprecedented possibilities. The world saw the greatest pandemics of modern times and amazing breakthroughs made through technology and remarkable strides made in biological and life science research collectively reshaped the landscape of human health. No of participants:230
22.02.2024-24.02.2024	Workshop & Hands on Training	“Bioinformatics Approaches for Data Analysis and Research”	22/02/2024 -24/02/2024	Dr Sushil Kumar Middha. Associate Professor Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women. Margosa Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560012	Bioinformatics is a scientific field that uses computer science and other disciplines to analyze biological data, especially when the data is complex or large. These sessions was aimed to develop methods in bioinformatics and software tools to understand biological data and its applications in medicine, research, and biotechnology No of participants:34
16.05.2024	“Indian Knowledge System Lecture Series - 01”	“Homeopathy: Myths and Facts ”.	16/05/2024	Dr.Manohara M.C Manu Homeopathy Clinic & Research Center, 18th Cross, Ramakrishnanagar, Mysuru, Karnataka 570023	The Bhartiya way is sustainable and strives for the welfare of all. It is important that we regain the comprehensive knowledge system of our heritage and demonstrate the ‘Indian way’ of doing things to the world. This requires training generations of scholars who will demonstrate and exemplify to the world a way of life so unique and peculiar to our great civilization.The purpose of the event was to deliberate and inspire the students about the threads of ancient wisdom and scientific pursuit No of participants:110
28.05.2024	Indian Knowledge System Lecture Series - 02” o	“Ayurveda Science and Medicine”.	28/05/2024	Dr. Dayananda R.D Professor Sri S.B.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Mundargi- 582118	People are turning to Indian culture and attempting to integrate it into their daily lives because ancient Indian medical sciences are considered superior to modern allopathic treatments. Wearable health monitoring is the focus of numerous ongoing research projects, enabling healthcare monitoring from anywhere. Ancient India had advanced clinical information systems in place.. Ayurveda, known as the science of life, is regarded as an Upa Veda or subsidiary subject of the Atharva Veda. Through this lecture series, we wanted to provide glimpses of the medical science that prevailed in ancient India , justify the concepts of ancient Indian medical sciences. No of participants:110
22.06.2024	“Career Assistance Program”	“Career Assistance Program”	22/06/2024	Mrs .Pavithra Marketing Head, PAN India UNIABROAD Pvt Ltd 165/1,Opposite BrahmasthanaKalyanaMantapa, SahukarchenniahRoad,TK Layout, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka	A Career Assistance Program is a structured service designed to support individuals in their pursuit of career development. These programs, which can be offered by educational institutions, government organizations, private firms, or nonprofits, focus on helping job seekers, students, and professionals acquire the skills, strategies, and tools necessary for career success. UNIABROAD is a leader in providing students unparalleled International education services. No of participants:110
26.06.2024	“Career Assistance Program”	“Careers in Biopharma & Biotechnology	26/06/2024	Dr. B.K.Muralidhara CTMO RVAC Medicines ,USA Ex- US Head of Technical operations at GSK	Careers in biopharma and biotechnology are diverse and dynamic, encompassing a wide range of roles that contribute to the development of drugs, therapies, and innovative technologies. The biopharma and biotech sectors are expected to grow significantly due to advances in technology, increased focus on personalized medicine, and the ongoing need for innovative therapies. Exploring internships and networking within the industry can be beneficial for gaining experience and making connections. No of participants:110
26.06.2024	Extension activity :	Vaccine Awareness Program (for teaching, non teaching staff & students) on Changing the HPV landscape with an indigenous vaccine –CERVAVAC	26/06/2024	Mr. D.RAVICHANDER STATE HEAD- KARNATAKA SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA PVT LTD	Extension activities refer to programs and initiatives designed to extend knowledge, skills, and resources beyond traditional educational settings. A Vaccine Awareness Program aims to empower individuals with knowledge, combat misinformation, and promote the health benefits of vaccination.These activities aim to engage the community, promote learning, and apply academic knowledge to real-world situations. To educate the community about vaccines, their importance, safety, and efficacy in preventing diseases. By implementing a Vaccine Awareness Program, we can empower our community with knowledge and contribute to better public health outcomes. No of participants:110

Name of the department : Department of Studies in Microbiology
Year of the activity (Jan 1st 24-Dec 31st 2024)	Nature of the activity (Seminar/ interactive session/ symposium/conference/workshop	Title / Theme of the activity	Duration from and to in (D/M/Y)	Details of Resource person with designation and address	Highlights of the activity (50 -100 words only) No of participants
27th May 2022	One day Symposium	One day Symposium on Gut Microbiota and Human Health	27-5-2022	Dr. T.N.Bhavani Shankar Director Of Schevaran Innovation Centre Mysuru & Dr. Prakash Halami Principal Scientist & Professor-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru	The human host's digestive tract has a symbiotic relationship with the gut microbiota, which influences the immune system's defenses against pathogens/infectious illnesses. This gives people the knowledge which is essential to lead healthy lives and appreciate the necessity of having beneficial organisms in the body to increase metabolism. No of Participants: 120
4th January 2023	One day Career Guidance Programme	One day Career Guidance Programme	4-1-2023	Dr. Prasad M.P Chief proprietor of Sangene Biotech Research laboratory, Bangalore	Dr. Prasad displayed the facilities and infrastructure of Sangene Biotech research laboratory which offers various services related to Microbiology, Molecular cell biology, Protein chemistry, Enzymology, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology. To make the students comfortable and bring forth their inherent capabilities, He suggested several internships and training certification provided by their company to build up the handling skills in the respective specialization. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 42
4th May 2023	One Day Technical Seminar	One Day Technical Seminar on “Food gut Microbiome interaction and personalized nutrition	4-5-2023	Dr. Mahejbin Khan Principal Scientist, MFT Department CSIR, CFTRI, Mysuru.	Dr. Mahejbin Khan emphasized on the significance of human gut microbiota by mentioning the beneficial organisms such as Bacillus brevis, Enterococcussp, Brevibacteriumsp, Lactobacillus acidophillus, Cornyebacteriumsp, Helicobacter pyroli and E.coli. As these organisms imparts in specific host nutrient metabolism. She highlighted about neuroactive metabolites such as neurotransmitters and harmones released by gut microbiome which play an essential role in neurodegenerative diseases such as alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease etc. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 60
4th December 2023	One Day Invited Lecture	One Day Invited Lecture on Mushrooms in human nutrition and health	4-12-2023	Dr. K. R Sridhar Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Mangalore University	Dr. K. R Sridhar highlighted on the diversity studies of various wild and edible mushrooms. He explained in detail about the climatic conditions, physical growth parameters and nutritional profile of mushrooms. Dr. K. R Sridhar had displayed wide variety of mushrooms grown in and around the campus of university of Mangalore, Konaje. Among the numerous species, they identified the new mushroom species and named it as Amanita konajensis. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 60
6th February 2024	One Day Invited Lecture	One Day Invited Lecture on Exploring emerging trends in Life Sciences Industry & Intellectual property rights	6-2-2024	Dr. Dharma Prasad- CEO and chief scientist ,Prosetta Bioconformatics pvt ltd, Mysuru & Dr. Arunchand Rayaroth Head, Quality and Research , Zeus Biotech pvt ltd, Mysuru	Dr. Dharma Prasad began his presentation by emphasizing the critical role of intellectual property in the life science industry. He discussed the significance of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in protecting innovations and fostering a competitive environment. The speaker addressed the challenges faced by the life science industry in terms of intellectual property, including the balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring accessibility to essential medicines. Prasad stressed the importance of global harmonization of intellectual property laws to streamline processes and facilitate international collaboration in the life science field. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 200
13th December2024	One day Interactive session	Interactive session on Yeast as Probiotic- Mechanism of action	13-12-2024	Dr. Anu Appiaha Former SR.Principal Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru.	Dr. Appiaha began by explaining the concept of probiotics as "live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host." While probiotics are often associated with bacterial strains such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, yeast is emerging as an important probiotic candidate. The session focused on Saccharomyces cervisiae, a non-pathogenic yeast strain commonly used as a probiotic. Dr. Appiaha highlighted the following characteristics that make yeast a promising probiotic. No. of Participants/beneficiaries: 200

16/11/2024 - Signing and Exchange of MoU with Mush and Co, South Korea
08/11/2024 - National Pharmacy Week Celebrations – 2024 and Essay Competitions

Click here to view - ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY DOS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY NOV 23 - JULY 2024

ONE DAY SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES Held on 25^th March 2019

Pic No.1 Dr. GopalMarathe K, Professor, DOS in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore delivered lecture on “Cyclooxegenases”

Pic No.2 Dr. Ravindra PV, Ramalingaswamy Fellow/Scientist, Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore delivered lecture on “Understanding the interaction of diet and the genome: impact on health and disease".

Pic No.3 Dr. Asha Srinivasan, Assistant Professor ,Department of NanoScience and Technology Faculty of Life sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore delivered lecture on “Nanotechnology- The Future work force”.

ONE DAY SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES Held on 27/03/2019

Pic No.4 Dr. Syeda Kousar Fathima, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology Maharani’s Science College for Women’s PG Centre, Mysuru delivered lecture on “Chemical detection of food-borne pathogens”

Pic No.5: Dr. Srinivasa M.Y., Assistant Professor, Department of Studies in Microbiology, Manasagangotri delivered lecture on “Stress response in microorganisms

Pic No.6: Dr. Girish K., Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharani’s Science College for Women’s PG Centre, Mysuru delivered lecture on “Tumor Immunology”

Pic No.7: Special talk on “An overview of Plant Morphogenesis” was delivered by Dr. M S Nalini ,Assistant professor ,DOS in Botany , Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore on 2^nd May 2019

One day Visit to Anthropological survey of India

Pic No.8: Students of M.Sc. Biotechnology visited the Anthropological survey of India, Bogadi, Mysore on 15^th March, 2019 as a part of their institutional visit. Dr. C. R. Sathyanarayanan, Deputy Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Southern regional center, briefed about the center activities to the students following which a brief documentary made by the center on THODA community was shown.

One day Visit to MYMUL, Mysore26^th March 2019

Pic No.9: Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry and Microbiology visited MYMUL- Mysore Milk Union Ltd. Mysore on 22^nd March, 2019 as a part of their industrial visit

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

M.Sc. Biotechnology A very brief overview of the programme : Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It has become an inevitable part of industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, etc., as well as the R & D divisions of Health Care, Nutrition, and Environmental Conservation. The Biotechnology course is designed to equip the students with comprehensive knowledge on tools and techniques employed in Agriculture and Industry in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum. Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as scientific aptitude through this course. Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme: Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Life Science/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering/Medicine/Veterinary/ Dairy/Fisheries/Horticulture/Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Scheme & Credit pattern (semester-wise) of the programme Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology Credits to be earned	76
Core papers	51 credits
Soft core	21 credits
Open elective paper*	04 credits

*Open elective shall be entirely from different discipline of study Credit matrix for the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Credits to be earned	I	II	III	IV	Total Credits
Hard Core	14	14	14	09	51 credits
Soft Core	06	06	06	03	21 credits
Open elective	-	04	-	-	04 credits
Total	20	24	20	12	76

Semester-I

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
2		Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3		Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical IA (Techniques in biology& Fundamentals of Biochemistry)	FCHC	0 0 2	2
5		Practical IB (Molecular Cell Biology/Genetics /Microbiology)	FCHC	0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any ONE)
1		Genetics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
2		Microbiology	FCSC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits	19 CREDITS

NOTE ADD ON COURSE: Interested students can opt for more than “ONESOFT CORE(THEORY)”. II Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Biology	FCHC	4 0 0	4
2		Genetic Engineering	FCHC	4 0 0	4
3		Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering )	FCHC	0 0 2	2
4		Practical IIB: (Molecular Diagnostics /Food and Environmental Biotechnology/ Bioprocess technology )	FCHC	0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any TWO )
1		Molecular Diagnostics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
2		Food and Environmental Biotechnology	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Bioprocess technology	SC	3 0 0	3
4		Biotechnology and its applications (For other discipline students)	OE	4 0 0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals) :12credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits	22 CREDITS

III Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Plant Biotechnology	HC	3 1 0	4
2		Animal Biotechnology	HC	3 1 0	4
3		Immunology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical-III: Plant Biotechnology. Animal Biotechnology &Immunology	HC	0 0 4	4
Soft Core (Any TWO)
1		Natural products & Drug discovery	SC	3 0 0	3
2		Biostatistics & Bioinformatics	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Genomics& Proteomics	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (3 theory + 1 practical’s) :16 credits ,2Softcore: 06 credits	22 CREDITS

IV Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Project Work	HC	0 0 10	10
Soft Core (Any One)
1		Molecular plant pathology	SC	3 0 0	3
2		Stem cell & regenerative medicine	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Research Methodology	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core :10 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits	13 CREDITS

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M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

M.Sc. Biochemistry

Eligibility:

Eligibility is as prescribed by the University of Mysore regulations for PG admission.
Students of Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) degree from any UGC recognized Universities with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the majors/Optional
For general category- minimum 45% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
For SC/ST category- 40% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Students with bachelor degree from Foreign Universities will apply through equivalence committee of University of Mysore.

The applicant has to take “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore or as applicable and marks obtained shall be filled in the college application form. Course Structure CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

Semesters	Hard Core (HC)		Soft Core (SC)		Open Elective (OE)		Total
	Number of Courses	Credits	Number of Courses	Credits	Number of Courses	Credits	Number of Courses	Credits
I semester	6	19	01	03	-	-	7	22
II semester	4	11	02	06	01	04	7	21
III semester	4	12	02	08	-	-	6	20
IV semester	1	10	01	03	-	-	2	13
Total	15	52	06	20	01	04	22	76

Credits to be earned for Successful award of M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry A Candidate has to earn a minimum of 76 Credits for successful completion of a Master degree. Additional 18 Credits (Total: 76 + 18 = 94 Credits) shall acquire add on Proficiency Diploma.

	Minimum Required	Obtained
Minimum Credits from Hard Core	42	52
Minimum Credits from Soft Core	16	20
Minimum Credits from Open Elective	04	04
Minimum Total Credits	76	76

I Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
3	Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
4	Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry	HC	3	0	0	3
5	Practical 1A Experiments in Biological techniques and Bioorganic chemistry & Tour Report (Laboratory Visit and Tour Report)	HC	0	0	2	2
6	Practical 1B Experiments in Cell Biology, Genetics and Bioinorganic chemistry & Seminar	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any One)
7	Genetics	FCSC	3	0	0	3
	Membrane Biology	SC	3	0	0	3
TOTAL CREDITS: 22 5 Hard Core (HC): 19 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

II Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Molecular Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Enzymology	HC	3	0	0	3
3	Practical 2A: (Experiments in Molecular Biology and Energy Metabolism; Laboratory visits and Tour report)	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 2B: (Experiments in Enzymology and Research Paper presentation)	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any Two)
5	Metabolism of Lipids	SC	3	0	0	3
6	Metabolism of Carbohydrates	SC	3	0	0	3
	Endocrinology	SC	3	0	0	3
	Dissertation – Review of Literature	SC	0	2	0	2
	Open Elective papers offered for students of other disciplines
7	OE: Biology for Non-biologists	OE	2	2	0	4
	OE: Nutrition in Health and Disease	OE	2	2	0	4
	Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry can opt from OE courses offered by non-science Master programs (minimum requirement 4 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS: 21 , 4 Hard Core (HC): 11 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 06 credits; 1 Open elective (OE): 04 credits

III Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Immunology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins	HC	3	1	0	4
3	Practical-3A: Experiments in Immunology and amino acid metabolism. Study tour and tour report.	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 3B: Experiments in Metabolism and Review of Literature.	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any Two)
5	Metabolism of Nucleic Acids	SC	3	1	0	4
6	Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics	SC	3	1	0	4
	Human Physiology with clinical relevance	SC	3	1	0	4
	Internship	SC	0	0	2	2
TOTAL CREDITS: 20 4 Hard Core (HC): 12 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 08 credits

IV Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Research Project Work, Report and Viva Voce	HC	0	0	10	10
	Soft Core (Any One)
2	Clinical Biochemistry	SC	3	0	0	3
3	Biotechnology	SC	3	0	0	3
	Plant Biochemistry	SC	3	1	0	4
	Human Nutrition	SC	3	1	0	4
TOTAL CREDITS: 13 1 Hard Core (HC): 10 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

LTP: Lecture, Tutorial, Practical FCHC: Foundation Course Hard Core; FCSC: Foundation Course Soft Core. Click Here To download the syllabus

M.Sc. (Microbiology)

M.Sc. Microbiology Overview of the programme The M.Sc. Microbiology course of the University of Mysore is approved by the University Grants Commission. The syllabus is designed to provide a holistic insight into the subject by experts of the University and was adopted for teaching in the Centre. The Department is well furnished and provided with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty for the students to learn and experiment, hands on, with techniques of great relevance to current day bio industries. Besides, the Centre also invites eminent Scholars, Scientists and Professors from UOM, CFTRI, DFRL and other institutions for special lectures to enlighten students on most recent developments in the subject. The students are also encouraged to take part in scientific seminars, group discussions and quiz competitions apart from the other extra curricular activities. Our students have won prizes in intercollegiate essay, debate and music competitions. Eligibility criteria for admission B.Sc. with Microbiology as one of the Major/ Optional subjects from University of Mysore or any other University equivalent thereto; 45% for general category and 5% relaxation for SC/ST students. It is mandatory for admission that the applicant appears in the “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore. Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System SCHEME OF THE STUDY MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore	Softcore	Open elective	Total
Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I semester	05	16	02	06	-	-	06	22
II semester	04	12	01	03	1	04	07	19
III semester	05	16	02	06	-	-	07	22
IV semester	1	07	02	06	-	-	02	13
Total	15	51	07	21	1	04	23	76

Semester-I

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Bacteriology	HC	3 1 0	4
2		Virology	HC	3 1 0	4
3		Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical IA (Techniques in Biology & Bacteriology &Virology)		0 0 2	2
		Practical IB(Molecular Cell Biology & Environmental Microbiology)		0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any two)
5		Environmental Microbiology	SC	3 0 0	3
6		Molecular Cell Biology	FCSC	3 0 0	3
7		Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCSC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits		22 CREDITS

*Note: For students those who wish to have more than one softcore, Bridge course/Add-on course (theory) will be provided. Semester-II

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3		Genetic Engineering	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering)		0 0 2	2
5		Practical IIB: Microbial Physiology)		0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any one)
6		Microbial Physiology	SC	3 0 0	3
7		Molecular Diagnostics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
8		Microbial Diversity	OE	3 1 0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals) :12 credits 1 Softcore: 03 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits		15+4=19 CREDITS

Semester-III

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1>		Medical Microbiology	HC	3 1 0	4
2		Immunology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3		Food Microbiology	HC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical-IIIA: Immunology & Medical Microbiology & Food Microbiology(Research Paper Presentation)		0 0 2	2
5		Practical-IIIB Genetics & Mycology		0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any Two)
6		Genetics	HC	3 0 0	3
7		Mycology	SC	3 0 0	3
8		Genomics and Proteomics	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practical) :16 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits		22 CREDITS

Semester-IV

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1		Project Work	HC	0 1 6	7
2		Agricultural Microbiology	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Industrial Microbiology	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core (PW) : 07 credits2 Softcore: 06 credits		13CREDITS

Grand Total Credits: 76 Click Here To download the syllabus

M.Sc. (Botany)

M.Sc. Botany Eligibility criteria for admission: Candidates possessing a B.Sc. with Botany as a Major /Optional subject and degree from UGC recognized University. Candidates applying for admission to M.Sc. Botany must be a graduate and must have obtained a minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ ST and Category-I candidates). Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System SCHEME OF THE STUDY MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE M.SC. BOTANY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore	Soft-core	Open -elective	Total
Number	Credits	Number	Credits	Number	Credits	Number	Credits
I semester	3	14	2	8			5	22
II semester	3	12	2	6	1	4	6	22
III semester	3	12	1	4			4	16
IV semester	2	12	1	4			3	16
Total	11	50	6	22	1	4	18	76

First Semester Credits:22
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course/ Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 10051	Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology and Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 10052	Phycology, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 10053	Systematics of Angiosperms	2:1:3*	6
4	SOFT CORE 10054**	Fungal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 10055**	Algal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 10056**	Lichenology and Mycorrhizal Technology	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 10057**	Phytopathology	2:1:1	4
Field Study/Tour: The student shall undertake a field trip for a minimum of 2-3 days and shall submit the herbaria and tour report for evaluation-2 credits. The practical component(P) includes Practical-1 credit and submission of tour report and herbaria includes 2 credits: hence 1+2=3 credits. Hence the hard core paper Systematics of Angiosperms will get total 6 credits. *Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

Second Semester Credits: 18
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course / Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 20051	Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms and Plant Morphogenesis	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 20052	Cell Biology and Genetics	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 20053	Plant Breeding and Evolutionary Biology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 20054*	Plant Anatomy and Histochemistry	2:0:1	3
5	SOFT CORE 20055*	Ethno-Botany and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)	2:0:1	3
6	SOFT CORE 2.3*	Economic Botany	2:0:1	3
7	OPEN ELECTIVE 2.1	Medicinal Plants	3:1:0	4
** Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

Third Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 3.1	Biochemistry and Plant Physiology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 3.2	Molecular Biology	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 3.3	Plant Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 3.1*	Molecular Genetics of Plants	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 3.2*	Molecular Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 3.3*	Plant Propagation and Plant Breeding	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 3.4*	Phyto-chemistry and Herbal Technology	2:1:1	4
8	OPEN ELECTIVE 3.1	Plant Propagation Techniques	3:1:0	4
* Any one soft core courses/papers shall be studied.

Fourth Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 4.1	Ecology, Conservation Biology and Phytogeography	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 4.2	Project Work *	0:0:8	8
3	SOFT CORE 4.1*	Seed Technology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 4.2*	Seed Pathology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 4.3*	Bio -Analytical Techniques	2:1:1	4
6	OPEN ELECTIVE 4.1	Plant Diversity and Human Welfare	3:1:0	4
	*Project Work: The student shall undertake a Project Work in the Department or in any other University or Institute under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and shall submit a Project Report duly signed by Student and Research Supervisor for Evaluation.

Semester- Wise Credit Pattern I Semester = 22 (HC- 14 + SC-08) II Semester = 18 (HC- 12 + SC-06) III Semester = 16 (HC- 12 + SC- 04) IV Semester= 16 (HC- 12 + SC-04) Total Hard Core credits to be earned by the students = 50 Total Soft Core credits to be earned by the students=22 Student has to earn 4 credits from minimum of 4 credits from open Electives = 04 Total number of credits required for qualifying M.Sc. Botany Course = 76

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M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

M.Sc. Biotechnology

A very brief overview of the programme :

Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It has become an inevitable part of industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, etc., as well as the R & D divisions of Health Care, Nutrition, and Environmental Conservation. The Biotechnology course is designed to equip the students with comprehensive knowledge on tools and techniques employed in Agriculture and Industry in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum. Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as scientific aptitude through this course.

Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme: Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Life Science/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering/Medicine/Veterinary/ Dairy/Fisheries/Horticulture/Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Scheme & Credit pattern (semester-wise) of the programme Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology Credits to be earned	76
Core papers	51 credits
Soft core	21 credits
Open elective paper*	04 credits

*Open elective shall be entirely from different discipline of study

Credit matrix for the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Credits to be earned	I	II	III	IV	Total Credits
Hard Core	16	16	12	07	51 credits
Soft Core	06	03	09	03	21 credits
Open elective	-	04	-	-	04 credits
Total	22	23	21	10	76

VALUE ADDED COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT:

Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Medical writing

Semester-I

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1	25D101	Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
2	25D102	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3	25D103	Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4	25D104	Practical I (Molecular Cell Biology, Fundamentals of Biochemistry,Techniques in Biology and Genetics/ Microbiology/Food and Environmental Biotechnology)	HC	0 0 4	4
Soft Core (choose any TWO)
1	25D106	Genetics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
2	25D107	Microbiology	FCSC	3 0 0	3
3	25D108	Food and Environmental Biotechnology	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Cores (3 theories+1 practical): 16 credits, 2 Soft Cores: 06 credits					22 CREDITS

II Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1	25D201	Molecular Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
2	25D202	Genetic Engineering	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3	25D204	Molecular Diagnostics	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4	25D205	Practica lII (Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering and Molecular Diagnostics/Molecular Plant Pathology /Bioprocess Technology)	HC	0 0 4	4
Soft Core (Any ONE )
1	25D206	Molecular Plant Pathology	SC	3 0 0	3
2	25D207	Bioprocess Technology	SC	3 0 0	3
Open Elective
1	OPEN ELECTIVE (Choose from other department)		OE		4
Open Elective (For other discipline students)
1	25D207	Biotechnology for human well-being	OE	4 0 0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Cores (3 theories + 1 practical):16 credits, 1 Soft Cores : 03 credits + 1 Open Elective: 04 credits					23 CREDITS

III Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1	25D301	Plant Biotechnology	HC	3 1 0	4
2	25D302	Immunology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3	25D303	Practical-III (Plant Biotechnology, Immunology and Animal Biotechnology/Natural Products & Drug Discovery/ Genomics & Proteomics)	HC	0 0 4	4
Soft Core (choose any THREE)
1	25D304	Animal Biotechnology	SC	3 0 0	3
2	25D305	Natural products & Drug discovery	SC	3 0 0	3
3	25D306	Biostatistics & Bioinformatics	SC	3 0 0	3
4	25D307	Genomics & Proteomics	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 3 Hard Cores (2 theories + 1 practical) :12 credits, 3 Soft Cores: 09 credits					21 CREDITS

IV Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L T P	Total Credits
1	25D401	Project work	HC	0 2 5	07
Soft Core (choose Any One)
1	25D402	Nano biotechnology	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core :07 credits, 1 Softcore: 03 credits					10 CREDITS

Additional Soft cores

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M.Sc. (Microbiology)

M.Sc. Microbiology Overview of the programme

The M.Sc. Microbiology course of the University of Mysore is approved by the University Grants Commission. The syllabus is designed to provide a holistic insight into the subject by experts of the University and was adopted for teaching in the Centre. The Department is well furnished and provided with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty for the students to learn and experiment, hands on, with techniques of great relevance to current day bio industries. Besides, the Centre also invites eminent Scholars, Scientists and Professors from UOM, CFTRI, DFRL and other institutions for special lectures to enlighten students on most recent developments in the subject. The students are also encouraged to take part in scientific seminars, group discussions and quiz competitions apart from the other extra curricular activities. Our students have won prizes in intercollegiate essay, debate and music competitions.

Eligibility criteria for admission

B.Sc. with Microbiology as one of the Major/ Optional subjects from University of Mysore or any other University equivalent thereto; 45% for general category and 5% relaxation for SC/ST students.

It is mandatory for admission that the applicant appears in the “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore.

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore		Softcore		Open elective		Total
Semesters	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I semester	06	20	01	03	-	-	06	23
II semester	04	12	01	03	1	04	07	19
III semester	05	16	02	06	-	-	07	22
IV semester	1	06	02	06	-	-	03	12
Total	16	54	06	18	1	04	23	76

Minimum Credits for Hard Core	42
Minimum Credits for Soft Core	16
Minimum Credits for Open Elective	04
Minimum Total Credits	76

Semester-I

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Bacteriology	HC	3	1		0		4
2		Virology	HC	3	1		0		4
3		Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
4		Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
5		Practical IA (Techniques in Biology & Bacteriology & Virology)		0	0		2		2
6		Practical IB (Molecular Cell Biology & Environmental Microbiology)		0	0		2		2
		Soft Core (Any one)
7		Environmental Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
8		Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCSC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 6 Hard Core (4 theory + 2 practicals) :20 credits 1 Softcore: 03 credits									23 CREDITS

*Note: For students those who wish to have more than one softcore, Bridge course/Add-on course (theory) will be provided.

Semester-II

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
3		Genetic Engineering	FCHC	3	1	0	4
4		Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering)		0	0	2	2
5		Practical IIB: (Microbial Physiology)		0	0	2	2
		Soft Core (Any one)
6		Microbial Physiology	SC	3	0	0	3
7		Molecular Diagnostics	FCSC	3	0	0	3
8		Microbial Diversity	OE	3	0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals):12 credits 1 Softcore: 03 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits							15+4=19 CREDITS

Semester-III

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Medical Microbiology	HC	3	1		0		4
2		Immunology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
3		Food Microbiology	HC	3	1		0		4
4		Practical-IIIA: Immunology & Medical Microbiology & Food Microbiology (Research Paper Presentation)		0	0		2		2
5		Practical-IIIB Genetics & Mycology		0	0		2		2
		Soft Core (Any Two)
6		Genetics	SC	3	0		0		3
7		Mycology	SC	3	0		0		3
8		Genomics and Proteomics	SC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practical) :16 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits									22 CREDITS

Semester-IV

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Project Work	HC	0	1		5		6
2		Agricultural Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
3		Industrial Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core (PW): 06 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits									12 CREDITS

Grand Total Credits: 76

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M.Sc. (Botany)

M.Sc. Botany

Eligibility criteria for admission:

Candidates possessing a B.Sc. with Botany as a Major /Optional subject and degree from UGC recognized University. Candidates applying for admission to M.Sc. Botany must be a graduate and must have obtained a minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ ST and Category-I candidates).

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.SC. BOTANY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore		Softcore		Open elective		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I semester	03	14	02	08	-	-	05	22
II semester	03	12	02	06	1	04	06	22
III semester	03	12	01	04	-	-	04	16
IV semester	2	12	01	04	-	-	03	16
Total	11	50	06	22	1	04	18	76

First Semester Credits:22
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course/ Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 10051	Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology and Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 10052	Phycology, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 10053	Systematics of Angiosperms	2:1:3*	6
4	SOFT CORE 10054**	Fungal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 10055**	Algal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 10056**	Lichenology and Mycorrhizal Technology	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 10057**	Phytopathology	2:1:1	4
Field Study/Tour: The student shall undertake a field trip for a minimum of 2-3 days and shall submit the herbaria and tour report for evaluation-2 credits. The practical component(P) includes Practical-1 credit and submission of tour report and herbaria includes 2 credits: hence 1+2=3 credits. Hence the hard core paper Systematics of Angiosperms will get total 6 credits. *Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

Second Semester Credits: 18
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course / Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 20051	Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms and Plant Morphogenesis	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 20052	Cell Biology and Genetics	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 20053	Plant Breeding and Evolutionary Biology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 20054*	Plant Anatomy and Histochemistry	2:0:1	3
5	SOFT CORE 20055*	Ethno-Botany and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)	2:0:1	3
6	SOFT CORE 2.3*	Economic Botany	2:0:1	3
7	OPEN ELECTIVE 2.1	Medicinal Plants	3:1:0	4
** Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

Third Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 3.1	Biochemistry and Plant Physiology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 3.2	Molecular Biology	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 3.3	Plant Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 3.1*	Molecular Genetics of Plants	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 3.2*	Molecular Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 3.3*	Plant Propagation and Plant Breeding	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 3.4*	Phyto-chemistry and Herbal Technology	2:1:1	4
8	OPEN ELECTIVE 3.1	Plant Propagation Techniques	3:1:0	4
* Any one soft core courses/papers shall be studied.

Fourth Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 4.1	Ecology, Conservation Biology and Phytogeography	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 4.2	Project Work *	0:0:8	8
3	SOFT CORE 4.1*	Seed Technology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 4.2*	Seed Pathology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 4.3*	Bio -Analytical Techniques	2:1:1	4
6	OPEN ELECTIVE 4.1	Plant Diversity and Human Welfare	3:1:0	4
	*Project Work: The student shall undertake a Project Work in the Department or in any other University or Institute under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and shall submit a Project Report duly signed by Student and Research Supervisor for Evaluation.

Total Hard Core credits to be earned by the students = 50

Total Soft Core credits to be earned by the students=22

Student has to earn 4 credits from minimum of 4 credits from open Electives = 04

Total number of credits required for qualifying M.Sc. Botany Course = 76

Semester- Wise Credit Pattern

I Semester = 22 (HC- 14 + SC-08)

II Semester = 18 (HC- 12 + SC-06)

III Semester = 16 (HC- 12 + SC- 04)

IV Semester= 16 (HC- 12 + SC-04)

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M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

M.Sc. Biochemistry

Eligibility:

Eligibility is as prescribed by the University of Mysore regulations for PG admission.
Students of Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) degree from any UGC recognized Universities with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the majors/Optional
For general category- minimum 45% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
For SC/ST category- 40% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Students with bachelor degree from Foreign Universities will apply through equivalence committee of University of Mysore.

Course Structure

OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE)

Minimum Requirements

Semesters	Hard Core (HC)		Soft Core (SC)		Open Elective (OE)		Total
	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits
I semester	6	19	01	03	-	-	7	22
II semester	4	11	02	05	01	04	7	20
III semester	4	12	02	08	-	-	6	20
IV semester	1	10	01	04	-	-	2	14
Total	15	52	06	20	01	04	22	76

A Candidate has to earn a minimum of 76 Credits for successful completion of a Master degree.
Additional 18 Credits (76 + 18 = 94 Credits) shall acquire an add-on Proficiency Diploma.

Credits to be earned for Successful award of M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry

	Minimum Required	Obtained
Minimum Credits from Hard Core	42	52
Minimum Credits from Soft Core	16	20
Minimum Credits from Open Elective	04	04
Minimum Total Credits	76	76

I Semester

Sl. No.	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Title of the Paper	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
3	Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
4	Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry	HC	3	0	0	3
5	Practical 1A Experiments in Biological techniques and Bioorganic chemistry & Tour Report (Laboratory Visit and Tour Report)	HC	0	0	2	2
6	Practical 1B Experiments in Cell Biology, Genetics and Bioinorganic chemistry & Seminar	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any One to be selected)
7	Genetics	FCSC	3	0	0	3
8	Membrane Biology	SC	3	0	0	3
TOTAL CREDITS: 22 6 Hard Core (HC): 19 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

II Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Molecular Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Enzymology	HC	3	0	0	3
3	Practical 2A: (Experiments in Molecular Biology and Energy Metabolism; Laboratory visits and Tour report)	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 2B: (Experiments in Enzymology and Research Paper presentation)	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any 2 - 4 to be selected)
5	Metabolism of Lipids	SC	3	0	0	3
6	Metabolism of Carbohydrates	SC	3	0	0	3
7	Endocrinology	SC	3	0	0	3
8	Dissertation – Review of Literature	SC	0	0	2	2
	Open Elective papers offered for students of other disciplines
	OE: Biology for Non-biologists	OE	2	2	0	4
	OE: Nutrition in Health and Disease	OE	2	2	0	4
9	Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry can opt from OE courses offered by non-science Master programs (minimum requirement 4 credits)
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 21 , 4 Hard Core (HC): 11 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 06 credits; 1 Open elective (OE): 04 credits

III Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Immunology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins	HC	3	1	0	4
3	Practical-3A: Experiments in Immunology and amino acid metabolism. Study tour and tour report.	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 3B: Experiments in Metabolism and Review of Literature.	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any 2 - 4 to be selected)
5	Metabolism of Nucleic Acids	SC	3	1	0	4
6	Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics	SC	3	1	0	4
7	Human Physiology with clinical relevance	SC	3	1	0	4
8	Internship	SC	0	0	4	4
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 20 4 Hard Core (HC): 12 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 08 credits

IV Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	L	T	P	Total Credits
1	Research Project Work, Report and Viva Voce	HC	0	0	10	10
	Soft Core (Any 0 - 4 to be selected)
2	Clinical Biochemistry	SC	3	1	0	4
3	Biotechnology	SC	3	1	0	4
4	Plant Biochemistry	SC	3	1	0	4
5	Human Nutrition	SC	3	1	0	4
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 10 1 Hard Core (HC): 10 Credits

LTP: Lecture, Tutorial, Practical FCHC: Foundation Course Hard Core; FCSC: Foundation Course Soft Core.

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Patents

Sl. No.	Year	Title	National / International	Publication Date /No
Dr. B. KIRAN
1	2024	Device For Detection of Neurological Disorders	National	17/05/2024 412477-001
2	2025	Rogue Cell Removal Antimicrobial Bandage	National	09/06/2025 439373-001
Dr. A. J. Mahadesh Prasad
3	2025	Paclitaxel Cyclodextrin Formulation and Method of Preparation Thereof	National	17/09/2024 550391

Ph. D. Degree in Biochemistry

Mr. Sautan Show was awarded Ph. D. degree in Biochemistry on 29.04.2025 by University of Mysore for his thesis on "Dissecting Molecular Basis of Cancer Metastasis Using Zebrafish Model" under the guidance of Dr. Mahadesh Prasad, Professor of Biochemistry.

This research was carried out in collaboration with Dr. Upendra Nongthomba, Chairman, Department of Developmental Biology and Genetics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His research led to the award of an Indian patent, which is shared by Dr. Mahadesh Prasad, Dr. Upendra Nongthomba and the Mahajana Education Society.

Dr. Sautan Show has been awarded a Post-Doctoral position in National Institute of Health, Bethesda, USA which is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is one of the world's foremost medical research centres in the world doing pioneering research.