Indian Institute of Technology Madras, collaborating with the University of Tours, France, has launched a new programme in sustainable bio-manufacturing of high-value phytochemicals. The course is being presented under the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), states an official release from IIT Madras.

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The proposed program is in line with the vision of the ‘BioE3’ Policy recently announced by the government, intending to promote and facilitate large-scale manufacturing of bio-products for sustainable development with high-performance biomanufacturing.

As many as 30 seats are available in the course, which will conclude on November 22, for which classes begin from December 2 till 14, the IIT note added.

IIT Madras’s sustainable biomanufacturing program

The whole programme is designed to introduce the participants to the current cutting-edge available technologies to manufacture in a sustainable manner high-value plant metabolites – phytochemicals, which are drugs and cosmetics that can be manufactured instead of extracted from the natural plant and synthesised totally by chemical means. These technologies depend upon the application of plant and microbial cell technology, known as ‘cell factory’, for sustainable biomanufacturing of phytochemicals, the IIT Madras statement added.

The program is open to participants outside IIT Madras comprising researchers, industry professionals, and students from recognized institutes including BTech, MTech, MSc, PhD in plant biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, and faculty. The applicants must have basic knowledge of plant cell and microbial technology and fermentation.

For India to tap into the growing demand for plant-based natural products and phytochemicals in the domestic as well as the global market, and to become a global biomanufacturing hub in this niche segment, it is imperative to work around three pillars including Capacity Building, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in this specialisation,” said Professor Smita Srivastava, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, IIT Madras.

IIT Madras, partnering with the University of Tours, France, has initiated a sustainable bio-manufacturing program with a focus on high-value phytochemicals. It comes under the ambit of the ‘BioE3’ policy towards the promotion of bio-products for sustainable development.

Conclusion:

IIT Madras’s new program on sustainable bio-manufacturing aligns with the policy ‘BioE3’ to encourage innovation in bio-product manufacturing at the hands of the government. The course covers plant-based natural products with cutting-edge biotechnological methods to develop high-value phytochemicals sustainably. With this initiative, India will be positioned on the world map as a leader in the biomanufacturing sector. This course is open to any student, researcher, and professional for an exciting venture into sustainable solutions in the up-escalating demand for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industries.

The application submission started on 12 March 2025.

About AP POLYCET 2025

Its complete name is Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Common Entrance Test and is popular as AP POLYCET.

The exam is conducted by State Board of Technical Education and Training of Andhra Pradesh.

Test will be conducted offline, as a pen and paper-based test where the answers have to be marked on an answer sheet provided separately at the test centers which will be situated across Andhra Pradesh.

AP POLYCET 2025 Information Brochure is Here

Who can take up AP POLYCET 2025 registration?

The eligibility to take up AP POLYCET 2025 registration is a pass in the 10th standard from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in Andhra Pradesh.

Applicants must belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh. Candidates who appeared or are appearing for the 10th class or equivalent examination and whose results are yet to be declared can also take up AP POLYCET 2025 registration.

These students have to pass the exam and provide proof of it by the time of admission. There is more to it than meets the eye as far as AP POLYCET 2025 is concerned.

The URL to reach it is ‘https://polycetap.nic.in/Default.aspx’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer and the website has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the web page is available in the browser, candidates must click the button Online Application

2A. Candidates other than SSC qualified and Telangana State applicants can choose to register with their mobile number.

2B. Candidates from AP who have completed SSC can choose to register with their SSC Hall Ticket Number.

3. Candidates can provide details like their name, date of birth, and email id and create an account comprising a username and password.

4. Once the account is ready, candidates can log in and start AP POLYCET 2025 registration, filling the application form for AP POLYCET.

5. The form has to be filled and AP POLYCET 2025 registration fee has to be paid and submitted.

6. Post submission, applicants have to wait for the message indicating successful submission, once it is obtained, it can be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for future use.

Direct Link to take up AP POLYCET 2025 registration is Here

Registration fees

Candidates from OC/BC categories have to pay Rs 400 as fee while taking up AP POLYCET 2025 registration. Those from SC/ST categories have to pay Rs 100 as fee while taking up AP POLYCET 2025 registration.

Hall Ticket

Candidates who have successfully completed their AP POLYCET 2025 registration can alone download the admit card from the official website ‘https://polycetap.nic.in/Default.aspx’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and then submitted to allow the webpage to download.

2. Once the webpage is ready, the link for hall ticket download has to be clicked.

3. After clicking the link, information like application number, date of birth have to be entered and submitted to view the hall ticket. Once the hall ticket is visible, candidates can download it and take a printout.

Counselling is the process where the candidates can choose the college to study the course of their choice.

The process of counselling can be conducted in more than one round. Students who get a seat can convey the acceptance and pay the fees and join the college.

Students who do not get a seat in the first round of counselling connected with AP POLYCET 2025 can perhaps try in the subsequent rounds.

The schedule for counselling will be declared shortly after the release of the AP POLYCET 2025 results.

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