The Institute of Pure and Applied Biology was established in 1984. At present, the Divisions of Botany and Zoology are functioning. Divisions of Applied Microbiology, Genetics and Environmental Sciences are expected to be added in future. The faculty of the Institute includes highly qualified teachers who are involved in several research projects.
The Institute, at present, is offering several academic programs which include BS (4-Year) in botany, zoology and microbiology; M. Sc. (2-Years), MS/M.Phil (2-Years) and PhD in the subjects of botany and zoology. The medium of instruction is English. The Institute enjoys good reputation of producing quality research of international standard. Efforts are being made to further enhance research activity in the Institute through various research grants/projects financed by the Government/autonomous bodies e.g. PSF; HEC, PARC, TWAS (Italy) etc. The Institute also shares its research activity with other leading scientific institutions within the country and abroad through collaborative research programs.