- 70% of graduating students are women
- Strengthening industry relevance: New programs in Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics introduced
Bengaluru, June 06, 2026:
Biocon Academy, a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Learning in Applied Biosciences and a CSR initiative of Biocon Limited, hosted its 10th Graduation Ceremony at its Bengaluru campus, with 156 students graduating this year.
Seven batches across five programs participated in the ceremony: Biocon KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences, Biocon JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (AHER) Certificate Program in Global Regulatory Affairs, Biocon Ramaiah Certificate Program in Quality Control Analytical, BITS Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology, and Syngene Ramaiah Certificate Program in Sterile Manufacturing.
The graduating students were felicitated by Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chief Mentor, Biocon Academy and Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited; Dr E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS (Retd.), Chairman, Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA); and Group Captain Prasanth Nair, Astronaut (Gaganyaatri), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The ceremony was attended by faculty members, industry experts, and mentors.
Seven top-performing students were awarded Gold Medals for Academic Excellence.
Since its inception in 2013, Biocon Academy has focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through its industry-aligned programs, the Academy is equipping students with a strong blend of theoretical knowledge, technical expertise, and practical insights—ensuring they are industry-ready from day one.
To date, over 1,300 students have received rigorous academic training and industry exposure in applied biotechnology disciplines, enabling them to build successful careers across leading biotech and biopharma companies in India.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said: “Biocon Academy has played a pivotal role in building industry-ready talent for the biotechnology sector by combining academic rigor with real-world application. As science evolves, so must skilling. With the launch of new programs in Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences and Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Biocon Academy continues to align its curriculum with emerging industry needs. Our graduates are equipped not just to participate in the industry, but to shape its future through innovation and impact.”
Bindu Ajit, AVP – Program Dean, Biocon Academy, said: “Biocon Academy is committed to developing a future-ready biotechnology workforce that can drive innovation and strengthen the biopharmaceutical ecosystem. We are confident that our graduates will make meaningful contributions to research, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare, while reinforcing India’s global leadership in biotechnology.”
Biocon Academy’s education partners continue to play a critical role in delivering industry-relevant, globally benchmarked learning programs. Dr Mohamed Abousalem, President, Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont, California, joined the ceremony virtually. Other academic partners present at the event included representatives from BITS Pilani, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, and the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB).
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