DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Ministry of Science & Technology
Government of
India
CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER STRENGTHENING COMPONENT OF STAR COLLEGE
SCHEME FROM UG COLLEGES OF INDIA
Department of Biotechnology invites applications from colleges of all the states and union
territories of India offering undergraduate education (UG) in Sciences under ‘STAR COLLEGE’
Scheme to brand and nurture excellence in UG Science education. The program emphasizes
holistic improvement of science education at undergraduate level with special emphasis on
practical training to students. The initiative provides support for
(a) Improving knowledge and
skills of teachers in basic Sciences and specialized techniques,
(b) Access to specialized infrastructure to students,
(c) Assurance of consumables, reagents and
chemicals for students,
(d) Substantial hands-on experience in designing and conducting
practicals to ensure critical thinking,
(e) and access to books and journals including e-journal
facilities.
The program does not envisage initiating new UG courses in Biotechnology. Aim is
to improve practical training in existing Science courses like Botany, Zoology, Chemistry,
Physics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics,
Electronics, Computer Science etc.
Proposals should clearly highlight additional practicals
(as per prescribed curriculum, which could not be done due to lack of equipments or
consumables) proposed to be conducted in existing courses by all participating departments,
student projects(interdisciplinary/interdepartmental), visits to be undertaken by students to
National Laboratories and industries and faculty improvement programs, etc.
The Colleges,
supported under the Scheme can also apply for addition of new departments not included
earlier. However such colleges should have completed one round of support
i.e. 3 years under the scheme.
Colleges that have not been recommended for support can reapply to DBT for financial support with appropriate modifications and revisions. Colleges
that have been rejected consecutively for 2 years are eligible for re- applying only after a
cooling period of two years. Colleges that were discontinued after a round of support are
eligible for re- applying only after a cooling period of two years. Colleges supported under
the strengthening component would be evaluated (on completion of three years) for
upgradation to Star Status, continuation at existing level or discontinuation.
For details on the Scheme, related guidelines and proforma please visit DBT website:
www.dbtindia.gov.in
To
apply online visit:
https://www.dbtepromis.nic.in
Duly signed and stamped hardcopy version of the proposal submitted via EproMISmay
please be sent to:
Dr. Garima Gupta
Scientist ‘E’
Star College Scheme, HRD Division
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology,
Block-3, 5
th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003Email:
garima.g@nic.in
Last Date for Submission of Proposals: 1st June, 2021
Last Date for Submission of Proposals from Remote Areas and
Aspirational districts: 15th June, 2021
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