Positioned at the intersection of science, technology, and society, the Department of Biotechnology at RVCE is dedicated to transforming biological insights into practical, scalable solutions that contribute to global health, sustainability, and economic growth. The Department of Biotechnology at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE) represents an academic ecosystem where scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and ethical responsibility intersect to advance the frontiers of bioscience and engineering. Established in 2002, the department has matured into a nationally recognized center for education and research—dedicated to producing competent, creative, and socially responsible biotechnologists capable of addressing the emerging challenges of the 21st century. Biotechnology today functions as a critical pillar of the global knowledge economy, driving transformative advances in precision medicine, sustainable agriculture, bioprocessing, biomaterials, environmental remediation, and computational biology. The global bioeconomy,
projected to surpass USD 1 trillion by 2030, places unprecedented emphasis on innovation-driven academic training. In alignment with India’s vision of a $300 billion biotechnology sector, the department contributes strategically by cultivating graduates who can integrate biological knowledge with data-driven engineering to generate viable, scalable, and sustainable technological solutions. harness

Our academic framework is anchored in Outcome-Based Education (OBE), coherent with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The curriculum embodies a deliberate blend of biological sciences, informatics and systems engineering. Core and elective courses encompass of both fundamental and applied courses harnessing AI in Biosystems Engineering. The inclusion of Project-Based Learning (PBL), Design Thinking Lab, and Translational research ensures that graduates demonstrate not only conceptual mastery but also scientific creativity and problem-solving competence.

The department’s most valuable asset is its faculty team, all holding doctoral qualifications, whose expertise spans Molecular biology, Multi-omics Technology, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, Process technology, Biomaterials, and Environmental technology. The department sustains a robust research ecosystem promoting interdisciplinary collaborations with universities, industries, and government institutions. These collaborations have yielded measurable outcomes—peer- reviewed publications, patents, and consultancy projects that contribute substantively to India’s innovation capacity and knowledge economy. Home to a vibrant research environment, to date, the department has secured research grants summing upto ₹3.6 crore and successfully completed 55 consultancy projects valued at ₹ 1 crore. These financial resources have been sourced from prestigious national agencies including the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF). Additional support is provided by state-level bodies such as the Karnataka Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Karnataka Council for Technological Upgradation (KCTU), Karnataka Science & Technology Academy (KSTA), and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST). Student-driven innovation stands out as a considerable strength of the department, with numerous projects earning accolades as “Best Project of the Year” at KSCST during multiple years (2010, 2015-2019), as well as recognition at platforms like Ideathon and VTU Srishti in 2017 and 2022 and best project award from KSTA in 2024.

The alumni network of the department constitutes another major strength. Graduates and post Graduates of RVCE Biotechnology have established impactful careers across global biotechnology enterprises, research institutes, academia, and entrepreneurial ventures. Their professional success and societal contributions exemplify the department’s core philosophy—developing professionals who combine scientific rigor with ethical integrity and social awareness.
Beyond conventional career pathways, many alumni have excelled in prestigious government examinations, including the UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services, while others have transitioned successfully into management education and entrepreneurial ventures. Among its most distinguished entrepreneurs is Mr. Madhusudan M.S., Founder and CEO of Caranrose Biosol Pvt. Ltd., who pioneered Vegan Bee-Free Honey, an ethical, plant-based alternative to traditional honey, alongside developing prolonged shelf-life processed cut flowers. Ms. Shreyasvi Natraj, a scientist at ETH Zurich’s SCI-AI lab, was selected for the prestigious SRISTI-UNICEF Summer Fellowship in 2017. Senior scientist Mr. Bhargav D. Sanketi , working at Altos Labs in San Diego and Sarnaya, pursuing PhD at University of Monish, Australia, alumni represents the global research excellence nurtured by RVCE, having been awarded the highly competitive Khorana fellowship. In healthcare entrepreneurship, Mr. Arihanth Ranka, CEO of Bentley & Remington Pharmaceuticals, exemplifies leadership that bridges scientific knowledge with market innovation. Ms. Pooja Vashisth, an IPS officer (Haryana cadre), illustrates the department’s multidisciplinary
influence and how biotechnology education can support leadership roles in governance and public service 

Equally, the department emphasizes holistic development as a complement to academic excellence. Courses on Ethics, Intellectual Property Rights, Biosafety, and Entrepreneurship are integrated to instill regulatory literacy and innovation-oriented thinking. The Design Thinking Lab with human centric approach, experiential learning modules, and interdisciplinary projects nurture critical thinking, creativity, and economic foresight among students—qualities essential for
sustainable professional growth in the evolving bioeconomy.As we move toward an era defined by biotechnology-enabled solutions to global health, energy,
and environmental challenges, the Department of Biotechnology at RVCE remains steadfast in its mission—to engineer biology for human advancement and planetary well-being. Our intention is to cultivate innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs who transform biological understanding into technologies that drive India’s emergence as a global leader in biotechnology and sustainable development who can be the futuristic torch bearers for “GO CHANGE THE WORLD”-Motto of R V College of Engineering.