Great College!

Academics and facilities are amazing. We should have more placement opportunities and the hostel facilities can be improved. There is no WiFi provided in the hostels which is a down point and the washrooms can also be upgraded.

The course curriculum is great. The center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine has an in-depth, hands on curriculum thag teaches us not only theory but also gives us practical knowledge. The exam is structured in a way that we are constantly up to date with our syllabus, and get the opportunity to score the maximum amount of marks due to fair marking patterns.

We do not have many placement or internship opportunities since our thesis work is done in the department itself. Some companies and universities come to talk about their programs and placement opportunities but there have not been campus interviews as of yet for my batch.

We celebrate religious festivals like Onam, Diwali, Christmas and also have other activities like an department magazine, and societies and clubs which carry out different types of activities. We also have sports day.

The fee structure is reasonable for the quality of education we receive. Staying in the hostel is much cheaper than staying outside and the fees are all justified and clearly marked as to what is being charged for which purpose.

Students who have cleared GATE are provided a scholarship of around 80,000 per annum. M.Tech students get scholarships which is funded by the Department of Biotechnology in some cases. Loans may also be availed.

We have some activities that are conducted and students are encouraged to participate in extracurriculars, but we often do not get enough time. There are a few clubs and societies within the department that focus on public speaking, helping the poor, meeting disabled children and playing with then etc.

Seniors are very helpful and the alumni network is strong. Some alumni come to talk about their experiences and the work they are currently doing. Senior students including PhDs and postdocs are like guides in themselves.

I applied online. After this I was called to give an entrance exam. The exam consisted of basic biology, physics, chemistry, maths and general knowledge questions. Once I cleared the entrance exam, I had to sit for a personal interview with a panel of professors. They asked about my undergraduate research and what I wanted to pursue in the future, along with some basic questions pertaining to the subject. After this, I finally got selected.

The faculty of this department is absolutely amazing. Each is a high experienced professional in their respective field of research, and can teach the subjects very well along with providing mentoring during the final year project.