What Students Say
Likes
- The environment of the college is very friendly. The hostel facilities and the lab facilities are very well maintained.
- The attendance is not a big issue. The fine usually involves a few bucks.
- The faculty is well educated and friendly.
Dislikes
- The college gives special reservation to UT quota students.
Course Curriculum Overview
Bsc is an integrated and an underrated course. Any student from medical field would opt for BDS, MBBS, BAMS, etc but Bsc is as beneficial as other mentioned degrees. Life Sciences and other related fields are underdeveloped in the Indian workfield. But in other countries, it holds a respectable position. As in the recent years the research fields have grown in importance and Biotechnology is the future need in the country. The student ratio involves more number of girls than boys but everyone enjoys a friendly environment. The faculty and teaching staff are highly qualified pursuing either PHD or other higher courses. They are friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The teaching method involves both physical and technical aspects. Labs for practical work are commendable. The college conducts MidTerms or MidSemesters after the completion of half of the syllabus. The level of MSTs is basic. After the MSTs, the college conducts Semester exams affiliated to the Punjab University.
Internships Opportunities
The internship opportunities are offered by various companies and government initiatives involving Lab Technician, Lab Advisors and other roles. The summer internship programme is offered to the students as the final year project.
Placement Experience
After the fifth Semester, you are eligible for placements. Companies like HDFC, Deloitte, Pfizer usually visits the campus with lots of offers. The average package revolves around 20,000 to 60,000. The percentage of students getting placements are 80%. Though Bsc course does not ensure placements, but other courses promise placements. I would either pursue MBA or would continue MSc in the Biotechnology field.
Fees and Financial Aid
The fees usually revolves around 52,000 per year to more depending upon the course. The other costs depends on cost of living in hostels, Pgs etc. The college offers scholarship to sports students and merit students. The college also offers several internship opportunities within the campus with stipend.
Campus Life
The college holds Virasat fest every year usually in the month of March or April. The fest involves Fashion Night, Socials, Sports, Dance and other events. The library is well maintained and endured consisting of various books of fiction, course and other genres. The extracurricular activities are commendable and are held every month. The college provides facilities for the sports and extracurricular activities. Mini Auditoriums, Large Auditorium, Sports Ground, Badminton Courts etc. The college consist of various clubs like Enactus, Rotaract, MUN, Tedx etc which helds fresh recruitment every year and makes the college life more engaging and interactive. The clubs are usually run by seniors affiated by the respective teachers.
Admission
The eligibilty of the course involves 50% aggregate percentage from Medical or even Non-Medical field from a recognised board school. The dates of the application form are announced months prior to the official process. The process of fees and form is informed via students handbook or by personally contacting the respective teachers responsible for the admission process. The full details come under Punjab University website. The college also provides reservation benefits to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Participation in Youth Festival, Merit Based and PWD categories. The admission process can be improved by providing information about the allotment of seat within a week.
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