NOTIFICATION

                                                                         (Second Major in Bioengineering programme)

The Senate in its 35th meeting held on 02nd June, 2022, vide item No. 35.13 discussed the proposal for Second Major in Bioengineering programme (B.Tech.-M.Tech. Integrated Dual Degree in Bio-Engineering). After detailed deliberation, the Senate resolved to approve the proposal for Second Major in Bioengineering programme as per detail given below:

1. Students pursuing B.Tech in streams other than Bioengineering can pursue a second major in Bioengineering. All the norms for Double major programme for B.Tech students as approved in the 32nd Senate meeting of IIT Mandi held on September 22, 2021, will be applicable for Double major in Bioengineering.
2. Students need to pursue a set of foundational courses and a set of electives in Bioengineering to earn a second major in Bioengineering. The total number of credits should add up to 40 as approved in the 32nd Senate meeting of IIT Mandi.
3. The following are the foundational courses being identified: 

            BE201 Cell Biology - 4 credits (3-0-2-4)

            BE202 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - 3 credits (2-0-2-3)

            BE203 Enzymology and Bioprocessing - 3 credits (2-0-2-3)

            BE304 Bioinformatics - 3 credits (2-0-2-3)

            BE503 Biosensing and Bioinstrumentation - 4 credits (3-0-2-4)

            This adds up to 17 credits

        4. The remaining 23 credits can be taken as electives. The list of electives in the area of Bioengineering can be opted with faculty advisor and PFG (Bioengg) Chair's consent. 

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All B.Tech Students (2020, 2021 Batches)