About St. Joseph’s University

St Joseph’s University is a Jesuit university at the heart of Bengaluru, the silicon city of India. Established in 1882 by Paris Foreign Mission Fathers, the management of the college was handed over to the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) in 1937. In 2005, it was one of five colleges in Karnataka that was awarded academic autonomy. In February 2021, St Joseph's University Bill was presented in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and was subsequently passed by the Legislative Assembly and Karnataka Legislative Councill. The college received its University status on 2 July 2022 and was inaugurated as India’s first Public-Private-Partnership University by the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu on 27 September 2022.

About our Department

The Department of Biotechnology at St. Joseph’s University is a center of excellence in biotechnology education and research, with state-of-the-art laboratories and a strong curriculum integrating lectures, practical sessions, workshops, and international collaborations. Established 20 years ago, the department has received prestigious funding, including the DBT Star College Scheme (2014, elevated in 2018) and VGST-CISEE grants from the Government of Karnataka. Our well-equipped labs support research in microbial screening, plant phytochemistry, tissue culture, molecular markers, and bioinformatics. We emphasize target-oriented learning, supported by highly accomplished faculty, ensuring students gain both theoretical and practical expertise. Our postgraduate program offers an exclusive curriculum, enabling seamless progression from undergraduate to advanced biotechnology studies. With a commitment to innovation, hands-on training, and career-focused education, the department nurtures future biotechnologists, preparing them for academia, research, and industry. The department offers UG, PG and PhD courses in Biotechnology.