B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry: No. of seats 31

The Institute is one of the five colleges of the University of Delhi to offer this prestigious course. The course is being offered from the academic year 2007-08 to cater to the growing demand of professionals in Biochemistry and allied areas. The course is multi-disciplinary in nature including theory and rigorous practical work to equip the students in various aspects of the subject. The Department has well equipped laboratories, an instrumentation room and a seminar room. Besides this the students have access to computer lab equipped with 40 computers and Internet facilities. The Department has on its rolls an excellent team of teachers known for their experience, commitment and creativity. They have been involved in several projects in collaboration with ICMR, Department of Bio-technology and other international agencies. Eminent scientists from other organizations are also invited to ignite the minds of the budding biochemists. Symposia, quizzes and personality development programmes are a part and parcel of the Departmental activities.

On the completion of the course, the students can opt for post-graduate programmes from premier institutes within the country and abroad in the fields of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio-informatics, Genetic engineering and other areas before opting for academics, research or being placed in the industry.

Eligibility criteria

A candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology/Bio-technology (PCMB) at any one of the following examinations

(i) Senior School certificate examination (Class XII) of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
(ii) Indian School Certificate (12 years) of the Council of Indian School Examination, New Delhi.
(iii) Intermediate, Pre-medical examination (2 years after class X)
(iv) General Certificate of Education, Examination of U.K.
Pass in five subjects at Ordinary level and at least in two subjects at Advanced level. These two advanced level courses may be either chosen from among the ordinary level subjects or from outside this group as prescribed by the University of Delhi.
(v) Any other examination recognized as equivalent to any of the aforesaid examinations.

Wherever the G.C.E. certificate indicates the grades, it will be treated at par with the grades of Indian School Certificate examination for purpose of admission requirements.

Note: All admissions will be made strictly in order of merit on the basis of aggregate marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology/Bio-technology directly on provisional basis. The admission will be confirmed later by the University Admission Committee.


Scheme of Examination