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DEPARTMENT OF
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Programs Offered —
[Link]. (Hons) Biotechnology [Link]. Bioinformatics
[Link]. (Hons) Forensic Science [Link]. Forensic Science
[Link]. Biotechnology Ph.D.
About Welcome to
the Department of
the University Biosciences
A Legacy of
Excellence
The Department of Biosciences offers
comprehensive academic programs in
Biotechnology, Forensic Science, and
Bioinformatics, designed to equip students with
cutting-edge knowledge, research acumen, and
Founded by Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Ghanshala
practical expertise. With its [Link]. and [Link].
with a vision to transform youth through
programs running in the Department of
quality education, Graphic Era began its
Biotechnology since 2009, the Biosciences
journey in 1993 and evolved into Graphic
Era Institute of Technology (GEIT) in department was created to foster bachelors and
1997. In 2008, it was granted Deemed to masters programs as per the New Education Policy
be University status by the Government of guidelines. The Department continues to strive with
India. all its programs laying strong emphasis on
interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experience, and
Today, Graphic Era stands as a NAAC ‘A+’ field trainings, to prepare the students for careers in
accredited university, ranked 52nd in research, industry, data analytics, healthcare, and
Engineering, 52nd in Management, and forensic investigations.
48th in the University Category by NIRF,
Ministry of Education. With 6
NBA-accredited programs, the university
fosters an industry-academia partnership Our Department
through collaborations with Tata
Technologies and IBM and hosts a Vision
DST-sponsored Technology Business
Incubator for startups. The Department of Biosciences working at the
cutting edge of scientific research and providing
With global academic partnerships and
the highest level of mentorship, envisions
student exchange programs across US,
educating students for their holistic development
Europe, Australia, and Asia, Graphic Era
and preparing them for academics, research and
provides a world-class learning
industries.
experience. Its alumni shine at Apple,
Google, Microsoft, HSBC, TCS, Wipro,
Mission
Infosys, and the Indian Armed Forces,
shaping the future with innovation and M1: Regular updating of course curriculum as per
excellence. the demand of industry and academia.
Be a part of this legacy!
M2: Maintain a high standard of education using
innovative pedagogy and prepare competent,
ethically engaged professionals ready for
academia, research and industry.

M3: Provide an inspiring and inclusive learning

environment that fosters curiosity, critical
thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Key Facts & Achievements
Rankings Accreditations Academic
University Snapshot
#48 Category NAAC A+
Grade Accredited Distinguised

#52
Engineering
Category
Source: National
900+ Faculty Members
Assessment & Accreditation

#52
Management
Category
Council (NAAC)
14K+ Students

Departments
Source: 22 (8 Engineering & 14 Non-
Engineering)
NIRF 2025 Ranking
Ministry of Education, UGC, AICTE,
Govt. of India
BCI, NMC, INC 100+ Programmes

Programs approved by
Sustainability
#41 Rank in India
University Grants Commission
(UGC), All India Council for
Southern Technical Education (AICTE), Research &
#138 Asia 2026 Bar Council of India (BCI),
National Medical Commission Innovation
(NMC), and Indian Nursing
Diamond
I-Gauge Rating
Council (INC)
Top 2%
34 faculty members of
Graphic Era University
included in
Stanford–Elsevier–list.

06 NBA ₹2648.99 Lac

in India for Courses Accredited
#02 Research Quality
The only University in
Research Project Funding
from leading government
the region to have
#601-800 [Link] (CSE, ECE, ME, CE,
agencies including DST,
DBT, SERB, CSIR,
World University Ranking Biotechnology) and MBA
accredited by NBA UCOST, MoEF&CC and
ISRO.
Source: National Board
of Accreditation (NBA) ₹3472.17 Lac
Consultancy Project
Funding

Startups 15500+
Research Publications
₹500+ Cr 100+ 90+
Valuation of Incubated Startups 240+
Startup’s Startups Recognised Patents Granted

1000+ 8000+ 2100+

Interns Enrolled Beneficiaries in 2025 Patents Published
Courses Offered
Under Graduate Courses
[Link]. (Hons.) Biotechnology [Link]. (Hons.) Forensic Science

Eligibility — All interested candidates should have passed Class XII from a recognized board of
examination with PCB/ PCM

Post Graduate Courses

[Link]. Biotechnology [Link]. Bioinformatics

Eligibility — Bachelor’s degree in science with Eligibility — Bachelor’s degree in any relevant
specialization in any biological sciences. area of Mathematics/Physics / Chemistry /
Computers Science/Life Science/Medicine.

[Link]. Forensic Science

Eligibility — Bachelor’s degree in any relevant area of Science/ Forensic Science/ Medicine/ Engineering/
Pharmacy/ Dentistry.

Doctorate Program
Ph.D.

Eligibility — Masters degree in any relevant area of Science/ Biotechnology/ Forensic Sciences/ Bioinformatics.

Career Paths
Academic Pathway: [Link]. → Industries to explore: Pharma &
Ph.D. → Post-doctoral research Healthcare • Agriculture &
Environment • Biotech &
Biotech & Bioinformatics Careers: Bioprocessing
Bioprocess Engineer • Research
Scientist • Bioinformatics Analyst Other Opportunities: Science
Communication & IP • Sales &
Forensic Science Careers: Forensic Marketing • R&D, Startups, and
Scientist/Analyst • Crime Scene Consulting
Investigator • Toxicologist •
Fingerprint & Document Expert
Faculty Research, Awards
and Achievements
The Department of Biosciences has a strong research profile, reflected in numerous SCI/Scopus-indexed
publications and patents by faculty and students. Faculty members also secure research grants from major State
and National agencies such as MoEFCC, Government of India; UCOST; UCB; and the Uttarakhand Biodiversity
Board, creating a highly supportive, research-driven environment.

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1. Prof. (Dr.) Manu Pant received the

Young Scientist Award from Hon’ble
Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. Gen.
Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM,
VSM (Retd) at the 4th Women
Scientist Conclave, USERC, Govt. of
Uttarakhand.

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2. Prof. V.P. Uniyal is a regular invited
speaker at prestigious international
conferences and training programs.
3. Dr. Tanvir Kaur received the Young

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Women Researcher Award in the
10th Venus International Women
Awards, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
4. Dr. Durgesh Jaiswal has been
selected as Applied Microbiology
International Global Ambassador for
India and ASM–Future Leaders
Mentorship Fellowship (FLMF).
5. Dr. Shivangi Chamoli was invited as
an expert speaker in the 5th
Biotechnology Conclave
“International Conference on
Harnessing Biotechnology for a

6 Sustainable Bio-E3 Future” (19–21

Nov 2025) organized by
Uttarakhand Council of
Biotechnology at Regional Center,
UCB Pathwadangarh, Nainital.
6. Prof. Kumud Pant was selected for a
national-level program at BIOCON,
Bengaluru.
Meet Our Experts
Name Designation Qualification Area of Expertise

Dr. Manu Pant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Plant Biotechnology

Dr. V.P. Uniyal Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Biodiversity assessment,

Ecological monitoring,
Invertebrate ecology

Dr. Kumud Pant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Bioinformatics and

Computational Biology

Dr. Shivangi Chamoli Associate Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Biochemistry

Dr. Sudheesh Kumar Associate Professor PDF, Ph.D., [Link]. Nano Bioscience
Shukla

Dr. Neha Pandey Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Microbial Biodiversity

Dr. D.P. Singh Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Molecular Biology

Dr. Vishal Tripathi Assistant Professor PDF, Ph.D., [Link]. Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. Durgesh Kumar Assistant Professor PDF, Ph.D., [Link]. Agro-microbial Biotechnology
Jaiswal and Sustainable agriculture

Dr. Ashish Gaur Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Artificial intelligence in

biological sciences

Dr. Sachin Sharma Assistant Professor PDF, Ph.D., [Link]. Animal Biotechnology

Dr. Tanvir Kaur Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Microbiology

Dr. Nitin Pandey Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Forensic Sciences

Dr. Arkadeep Assistant Professor PDF, Ph.D., [Link]. Environmental Biotechnology

Mukherjee

Dr. Manisha Aswal Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Bioinformatics

Ms. Kiran Bisht Assistant Professor Ph.D., [Link]. Forensic Science

A team of more esteemed faculties and industry experts contributing towards academic excellence,
bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience.
The department’s strength lies in its highly qualified and research-driven faculty, each an expert in their
field with extensive academic and laboratory experience. Spanning areas such as Biotechnology,
Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, they deliver a rigorous and industry-aligned
curriculum. Adopting contemporary scientific advancements, the department focuses on experiential
learning through hands-on laboratory training, research projects, field studies, and industry
collaborations, equipping students with the skills to innovate and excel in today’s rapidly evolving
biosciences landscape
Events and Activities
The Department promotes experimental learning through active participation in national and international
events such as conferences, seminars, hands-on training and educational visits.

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1. Field activities and awareness programs by
biomonitoring group
2. Educational visit to national research institutes
3. Moot court training for [Link]. Forensic Science
students
4. Crime scene investigation and evidence collection
by the students of Forensic Science
5. Awareness program-cum-training for women on
orchid cultivation in Uttarakhand

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6. Diabetes Awareness program-cum-health camp
on Diabetes Day
7. Invited talks on cutting-edge research and
technological interventions in biological sciences
8. Community outreach program by the students of
[Link]. (Hons) Biotechnology, Forensic Science,
and faculty members of the Department of
Bioscience

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Student Opportunities
and Placement

Harshita Mehrotra Bhawna Aithani Noor Ashraf Mayank Chaurasia

AIIMS,
New Delhi

Manisha Chauhan Adarsh Kumar Mahi Yadav Pranay Kukreti

Vedanshi Pal Sania Bhandari Pragati Rana Anshuman Rawat

Our Esteemed Alumni
Success Stories and Contributions

Arundhati Singh Nancy Dhyani Lakshika Bhandari

[Link]. (H) Biotech. 2020 Batch [Link]. (H) Biotech. 2021 Batch [Link]. Biotech. 2021 Batch
Pursuing Ph.D., Pursuing Ph.D., Pursuing Ph.D.,
Curtin University, Australia Technical University of Munich ICT, Mumbai

Graphic Era provided not only a Graphic Era University laid the I completed my Master’s in
strong academic foundation but foundation for my scientific Biotechnology from Graphic Era
also an enriching environment that journey. Studying biotechnology University and am deeply
fostered critical thinking and there introduced me to research, grateful to the Department of
scientific curiosity, paving the way and the support & mentorship Biosciences faculty and staff for
for my future in research. The from professors greatly their strong academic and
experiences and mentorship I strengthened my confidence and research support. Their
received there continue to truly inspired me to pursue mentorship helped me earn the
influence my journey as a research as a career. GEU is my Gold Medal, and the research
researcher. proud alma mater. exposure further shaped growth.

Swarnika Chaddha Abhijit Rathore Anjali Negi

[Link]. (H) Biotech. 2023 Batch [Link]. Biotech. 2024 Batch [Link]. Biotech. 2023 Batch
Pursuing Masters, Martin Luther Administrative & Development Regulatory Officer,
University Halle-Wittenberg Officer, Agri Joy Pvt. Ltd. Ingredion Incorporated

I am grateful to Graphic Era Graphic Era played a crucial role in My profound thanks to Graphic Era
University for shaping my academic shaping my career and helping me University for equipping my skills in
and professional journey. The secure a job at Agri Joy Pvt Ltd. biotech. The MSc Biotechnology
university nurtured my curiosity, The biotechnology foundation, program, strong foundation,
strengthened my foundation in faculty support, hands-on learning, practical exposure, and supportive
biotechnology, and gave me and industry exposure equipped faculty helped me develop
confidence to pursue my goals. The me with essential skills and analytical skills, regulatory
lessons and faculty support were vital prepared me for real-world understanding, and the confidence
to my growth. challenges. essential for professional growth.
Beyond
Classrooms
Where Every Event Tells a Story

Join us
in 2026!
Career Counselling Scholarships &
Services Support Benefits
The Department of Biosciences equips students Upto
with the guidance, skills, and opportunities needed
for career success. Our Career Counseling and
Professional Development Services prepare them
100 Scholarship based on
% 12th or UG marks
for every stage of their professional journey.

Domain-Specific Mentorship
We have dedicated Chair Heads for Marketing,
10% Scholarship to the
Girl Candidates

Finance, and Human Resources, providing

students with:
• Expert Mentorship
05% Scholarship to the children
of Defense Personnel
• Counseling Support
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Placement Support 05% Scholarship to the Sport
Person (National Level)
Our Placement Department plays a vital role in
shaping students' careers by providing:
• Support for Summer Internships (SIP) and
Final Placements
7.5 % Current Sibling Student
Scholarship
• Internship Guidance

05% Passed out Sibling

Alumni Mentorship
Student Scholarship

Graphic Era 10% Alumni Loyalty

Scholarship

Common Entrance 10% Single Parent Scholarship

Test (GECET)
(COVID Case)

05% Single Parent Scholarship

₹
(Normal Case)

Scholarship upto

Cr
05% Yearly Payment
of Fees

All students are covered under a

comprehensive health insurance plan.
Unlock up to 100% Apply Now –
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Graphic Era Common Medical services are provided through
Entrance Test. the state-of-the-art Graphic Era Hospital.

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financial support for a Student loan facilities are available to
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 Student Facilities
& Engagement
Well-equipped and
comfortable hostel facilities

Efficient transportation
services

Extensive sports facilities

Free student uniform

Vibrant student clubs and

extracurricular activities

Multiple hygienic and

student-friendly cafeterias

Green, eco-friendly
campus environment

ICT-enabled smart
classrooms

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