APT - Assistant Professor Training Program for Life Sciences | Biotecnika

Train to Teach. Built for Academia. Open to All Life Science Graduates.

India's first end-to-end academic career programme for life scientists.

 128 hours | 3 Phases | 11 Modules  | 6 Expert Faculty | Placement Assistance.

STARTS - 15th JUNE 2026 (Limited Seats) 

* Only 1 batch will be there every year

Thousands of life scientists clear CSIR NET every year. Very few know how to walk into a selection committee and win the room. At Biotecnika, we don't just prepare you for CSIR NET we prepare you for everything that comes after it. APT - Academic Professionals Training is our answer to that gap. A 128-hour, expert-led programme that takes you from exam preparation all the way through to classroom-ready, interview confident academic professional. Because clearing the exam was never the finish line it was just the beginning.

Details:

• Mode: Online
• Duration: 1 Year 
• Placement Assistance: 1 year 6 Months (post-completion)
• Limited to 40 participants per batch

What's included:

• 128 hours of live expert-led training
• All session recordings on LMS for 1 year
• 11 modules across pedagogy, research, EdTech & career readiness
• Supervised microteaching with faculty & peer feedback
• Certificate of Completion from Biotecnika Info Labs
• 1 year 6 months placement assistance after program completion

PROGRAM DELIVERY

• Mode: Live Online via Zoom and Biotecnika LMS - attend from anywhere in India Schedule:
• Late Evening batches - designed for working professionals
• Duration: 1 Year (Full APT — Phases 1, 2 & 3)
• Session Length: 1.5 hours (most sessions) 
• Recordings: Every session recorded and available on LMS for 1 year
• Batch Size: Maximum 40 participants - intentionally small for personal attention
• Language: English with Hindi support where helpful
• Assignment Feedback: Submitted digitally, faculty response within 5 working days.. Microteaching: Live webcam sessions, must be attended liveis 
• Dedicated WhatsApp group for Placement Assistance

WHAT IS APT

Most coaching programmes stop at the qualifying exam. APT picks up exactly where they leave off.

APT - Academic Professionals Training is Biotecnika's flagship academic career programme. It trains you in the skills that Indian universities actually test for in a selection committee — pedagogy, grant writing, classroom management, NEP 2020 compliance, and the teaching demonstration. Skills that no coaching class ever covered.

Phase 2 and Phase 3 of APT are open to all life science graduates — no CSIR NET qualification required. Whether you cleared NET, SET, SLET, UGC NET, or hold a PhD, APT was built for you.

The programme is structured across three phases:

Phase 1 : CSIR NET Life Sciences Coaching | 65 Hours Complete unit-wise coaching across all 13 CSIR NET Life Sciences units, from Biochemistry and Cell Biology to Ecology, Evolution, and Molecular Techniques.

Phase 2 : Professional Academic Training | 48 Hours 11 expert-led modules covering pedagogy, EdTech, lab management, research supervision, NEP 2020, NAAC, NBA, and mock interviews. The heart of APT.

Phase 3 : Supervised Microteaching | 15 Hours Live 15-minute microteaching sessions with structured faculty and peer feedback. The capstone where theory becomes classroom confidence.

WHO IS THIS FOR? Eligibility:

APT Phase 2 & 3 are open to any life science graduate serious about a faculty career. No exam qualification is required to enrol in the professional training modules.

1. CSIR NET LS Qualifiers You've cleared the exam. APT prepares you for the faculty interview, the classroom, and the research environment — everything the coaching class never covered.
2. UGC NET / SET / SLET Qualifiers Your eligibility certificate is ready. Now you need the pedagogy, assessment design, and interview skills to match. APT is built around exactly these needs.
3. PhD Scholars & Research Fellows Give yourself a head start on the academic job market — grant writing, scientific publishing, mentoring undergraduates, and selection committee preparation.
4. Postdoctoral Researchers Translate your research experience into teaching skills and institutional contribution — exactly what hiring committees want to see from a faculty candidate.
5. Junior Lecturers & Ad-hoc Faculty Already teaching but never formally trained in pedagogy? APT fills that gap — Bloom's Taxonomy, LMS, NEP 2020, NAAC documentation — the practical toolkit for the modern Indian lecturer.
6. CSIR NET Aspirants Still preparing for the exam? Phase 1 covers the full CSIR NET Life Sciences syllabus. The full 3-phase bundle gives you the complete journey from preparation to placement.

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Minimum Qualification: MSc / MTech / MVSc or equivalent in any Life Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or related discipline. No upper age limit. APT welcomes working professionals returning to academia.

CURRICULUM — PHASE 2 MODULES

35 live sessions across 11 modules. Each module ends with a practical assignment or case study.

Module A — Introduction & Orientation (2 Sessions · 3 Hours) NET vs SET vs SLET vs UGC NET — differences, eligibility, application procedure, and career strategy.

Module B — Higher Education Pedagogy & Psychology (2 Sessions · 3 Hours) Adult learning theory (Andragogy), cognitive load, Bloom's Taxonomy, and understanding student diversity in crowded lecture halls.

Module C — Instructional Design & Curriculum Planning (2 Sessions · 3 Hours) Backward design, outcome-driven syllabi, and the 5E lesson planning model. Assignment: design a complete lesson plan.

Module D — Hands-on STEM & Laboratory Management (3 Sessions · 4.5 Hours) Inquiry-based practicals, lab safety, SOPs, bio-waste management, and inventory budgeting on a limited grant. Assignment: situation-based lab management scenarios.

Module E — 21st Century Teaching & EdTech Tools (4 Sessions + Doubt Clearing · 7 Hours) Virtual labs (Labster, PhET), LMS setup (Moodle / Google Classroom), hybrid and online teaching tools, and AI in the classroom. Includes 30-minute hands-on practicals.

Module F — Assessment, Evaluation & Feedback (3 Sessions · 4.5 Hours) Formative vs summative assessment, Bloom's-aligned MCQ and subjective question design, invigilation duties. Assignment: design a complete question paper.

Module G — Research Supervision, Academic Writing & Publications (4 Sessions · 6 Hours) Grant writing lifecycle (DBT / DST / ICMR), high-impact manuscript structure, project management tools for academics, and mentoring undergraduate research toward publication.

Module H — Mentorship, Communication & Classroom Management (3 Sessions · 4.5 Hours) Active listening, student counselling, de-escalation techniques for disruptive students, and public speaking for scientists. Assignment: student management scenario responses.

Module I — Ethics, Academic Integrity & Professional Development (3 Sessions · 3 Hours) Plagiarism, predatory journals, data manipulation, UGC-CAS and API score navigation, and building your academic brand on LinkedIn and ResearchGate.

Module J — 2026 Faculty Toolkit: NEP 2020, NAAC & NBA (5 Sessions · 5 Hours) NEP 2020 vision and structural reforms, NBA and NAAC accreditation essentials, industry-academia MoUs, and synchronising CPD requirements across all three frameworks.

Module K — Interview Readiness & Career Advancement (3 Sessions · 4.5 Hours) Teaching demonstration preparation, faculty CV and SOP writing, and mock interviews for both faculty positions and PhD admissions. Assignment: record a 10-minute teaching demo.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

By the end of APT, you will have:

• Confidence to deliver engaging lectures to 100+ students in a university setting
• Hands-on experience with EdTech tools — LMS, virtual labs, hybrid teaching, and AI-assisted lesson preparation
• A clear roadmap for applying to DBT, DST, and ICMR grants from Day 1 of your appointment
• Full working knowledge of NEP 2020, NAAC, NBA, UGC-CAS, and the API scoring system
• A polished faculty CV, research statement, and SOP — interview-ready on program completion
• A recorded 10-minute teaching demonstration to share with selection committees
• Mock interview experience covering the toughest faculty hiring questions
• Certificate of Completion from Biotecnika Info Labs Pvt. Ltd.

PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

We don't just train you. We help you land the role.

Your APT journey doesn't end at the certificate. For 6 months after program completion, Biotecnika's placement team actively supports your academic job search.

• 6-Month Placement Assistance - Included With Enrolment
• Job Alerts: Faculty and lecturer openings in life sciences sent directly to you as they come in.
• CV & SOP Review: Your faculty CV and Statement of Purpose reviewed and refined by our career team before you apply.
• Mock Interviews: Additional practice sessions scheduled ahead of your actual selection committee interviews.
• University Connect: Access to Biotecnika's network of partner institutions and academic hiring contacts across India.
• Profile Visibility: Your profile shared with relevant hiring departments through Biotecnika's institutional network.
• Career Guidance: One-on-one counselling sessions with Biotecnika's academic career experts to plan your next move.

Placement assistance is valid for 6 months from your date of program completion.

ENROLMENT OPTIONS

Full APT (Phase 1 + 2 + 3) Includes: CSIR NET coaching + Professional Training + Microteaching + Placement Assistance Best for: Students still preparing for CSIR NET who want the complete 128-hour journey

APT Core (Phase 2 + 3) Includes: Professional Training + Microteaching + Placement Assistance Best for: NET / SET / PhD holders whose exam preparation is already complete

FAQ

Do I need to have cleared CSIR NET to join APT?

- No. Phase 2 and Phase 3 are open to all life science graduates regardless of exam qualification. If you are still preparing for NET, you can join the full program which includes Phase 1 coaching.

I cleared NET two years ago. Is APT still relevant for me?

- Absolutely. The professional training in Phase 2 — pedagogy, EdTech, grant writing, NEP compliance, mock interviews — is relevant at every stage of an academic career. Many participants are experienced lecturers who want to formalise and upgrade their practice.

Is this a live programme or a recorded course? 

APT is primarily live and instructor-led. All sessions are delivered live online. Recordings are available on LMS for revision. Phase 3 microteaching must be attended live as it involves real-time feedback.

I am a working professional. Can I manage the schedule?

Yes. APT batches run late evenings. All sessions are also recorded on LMS, so you never miss content. The programme is specifically designed around full-time working professionals.

How is APT different from a Faculty Development Programme (FDP)?

Standard FDPs are 3 to 5 day workshops. APT is a 128-hour structured programme with live sessions, practical assignments, supervised microteaching, mock interviews, and 6 months of placement support far more comprehensive than any FDP.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete Phase 2 and Phase 3 including all assignments receive an APT Certificate of Completion from Biotecnika Info Labs. Only Phase 1 Participants will not receive any certificate.