Department of Biotechnology is the recent academic venture of this College. Currently department conducts both UG Programme B. Sc Biotechnology (Optional/Vocational). The Department was established in 2008. The department is the pioneer department affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Department provides applications of current scientific methods and techniques to improve the biological systems of plants, animals and microorganisms for the betterment of human kind. Besides providing top education and sophisticated facilities for courses in Biotechnology. The Department plans to undertake the research in recent trends in vital areas of agriculture, pharmaceutical, Food, Animal, Medicine and environmental biotechnology.

The department boasts highly qualified faculty. Moreover, it conducts several self-financing, short-term, career-oriented courses, including one designed in-house to cater to the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry. These courses aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, addressing social, industrial, and environmental issues.

Actively contributing to academic discourse, the department organizes conferences, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and student-alumni interactions. It also offers consulting services to farmers.

Students in the Biotechnology Department are encouraged to participate in various student organizations and clubs. These groups offer a platform for networking, organizing events, and fostering a sense of community among physics enthusiasts. Activities may include science outreach programs, industry visit, study tour and social events.