Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar was established in July, 2004.

It is affiliated to Assam University, Silchar.

It offers MScm MPhil, PhD and DSc program in Biotechnology. The Master Degree program of the department was started in July, 2004 and is of two years duration. The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) was adopted from July 2010 onwards.

Core courses as well as advanced courses like Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology are covered.

The final year students undertake short term projects which expose them to the latest research and development in the field of biotechnology.