Established in 2002, the Department of Biotechnology offers U.G., P.G., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes, for the welfare of the students with the aid of well-qualified and dedicated faculty, good infrastructure and state-of-the-art laboratories with sophisticated instruments.

To provide the students with better exposure, the department has signed MoUs with Caprienzyme, Ranipet, Bharat Sev Samraj, Chennai, Golden Jubilee Biotech Park, Chennai, Vivek laboratories, Nagercoil, Immugenix Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Antiviral Research Society, Srivilliputhur, F1rstMR Business Analytics Private Limited, Coimbatore, Attur Kanishka Organics Pvt. Ltd, Sale, SESBL Foundation, Chennai and also conducts National and International symposia and workshops recurrently. The students receive hands-on experience in various biotechnological researches and equip themselves to shine in the world.

The department has received accolades for producing University rank holders. Apart from receiving funds from Central and State governments for major events, the department has also accomplished 10 student projects received from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST). Diploma and certificate courses are offered as add-on courses along with the regular curriculum to add more weightage to the degree.