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.

Also Read: IIT Madras launches great Cybersecurity Centre for research

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.

While this is for the first session of the test, candidates can apply for the second session also till 18 April 2025.

They can also choose to apply exclusively for second session later. BITSAT 2024 registration process for the second test will be open from 26 May to 10 June, 2025.

This is the test to be taken for those who wish to join graduation courses in BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) which has campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai.

BITSAT 2025 registration is now open for the first test session, candidates can apply for second session also now.

BITSAT 2024 registration process for the second test will be open from 26 May to 10 June, 2025. There is more to it than meets the eye.

Students have two options now, they can apply to write the test in the first session, those who wish to attempt the exam later, can submit BITSAT 2025 registration for the second session.

What is BITSAT 2025?

The full name of Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test. It is popularly known in its shorter form BITSAT.

This is an institutional-level entrance test that is conducted twice a year. BITSAT 2025 is meant to be conducted this year. The first session is to happen from 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025.

Second session of BITSAT 2025 will take place from 22nd June 2025 to 26th June 2025. It will be conducted online where answers have to be marked on a computer screen.

The format of questions is multiple choice, where each question will have more than one option and the right one has to be chosen to get the marks.

BITSAT will have questions related to Maths/Biology, Physics, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Physics and Chemistry.

The applicants must study plus two from a recognized educational institution. Students focused on pharmacy courses must pass plus two with biology, physics and chemistry.

Those aiming for engineering courses have to study plus two with maths, physics and chemistry.

How to undertake BITSAT 2025 registration?

The process to take up BITSAT 2025 registration is online. Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach the official website is ‘https://bitsadmission.com/’ The process is mentioned below:

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

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can scroll down the page and click the button BITSAT-2025: Click here to apply for BITSAT-2025

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://cdn3.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1823/92362/Index.html?_gl=1*1ay7xdy*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NDA2NjAyNDEuQ2p3S0NBaUF0NEMtQmhCY0Vpd0E4S3AwQ1J1MkVuRXVyRGw4NVJRRkVfTlBVRmo4R3JNRThsWTNnQ1RjcTJlMU1BTlgyM01hMXpPZWtob0NDQ2NRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTY3MDY1ODYzMC4xNzQwNjMwMjk0*_ga*MzE4NjUyODMuMTc0MDYzMDI5NA..*_ga_DYQ0HEBE5Z*MTc0MDY2MDI0MS4yLjEuMTc0MDY2MTEwNC42MC4wLjEwODQyNDkzMjU.’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, they can click the link for registration and create an account.

5. After creating an account, they can login and start BITSAT 2025 registration for the exam.

6. The registration fee has to be paid and then BITSAT 2025 registration form has to be submitted.

Link to submit BITSAT 2025 registration is here

How to download the hall ticket

Students who have successfully completed the process of submitting BITSAT 2025 registration alone can download hall tickets.

Also read – Top 20 BTech Colleges in India in 2024, NIRF 2024 Rankings

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website. The URL to access the official website is ‘https://www.bitsadmission.com/’

The same for the second session are to be available for download from 20th June, 2025 to till the exam date.

The tests must be passed with the required qualifying marks for the next process which involves counselling and document verification.

Those who get a seat in the course of their choice can convey their acceptance and pay the fees and join the classes.

Details about the admission procedure, courses offered and facilities provided can be obtained from the official website.

The institution has created a space for itself on the field of higher learning.