PSG College of Technology, an institution of academic excellence, was founded in 1951 by the PSG & Sons' Charities Trust. The institution is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure. The college has signed MoUs with research organizations and industries to promote closer interaction in technology development, student training, curriculum updation and establishment of state-of-art-centers of excellence. The mission of the institution is to provide world-class engineering education, foster research and development, evolve innovative applications of technology, encourage entrepreneurship and ultimately mold young men and women capable of assuming leadership of the society for the betterment of the country. 

The Department of Biotechnology at PSG College of Technology is dedicated to advancing education and research in Biotechnology. The department offers a comprehensive range of programs, including B. Tech., M. Tech., and Ph.D., aimed at nurturing a new generation of biotechnology professionals. The research environment in the department is excellent due to its well-equipped laboratories. The department has received significant funding from various governmental and non-governmental organizations, recognizing its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The department's research areas include medical biotechnology, environmental engineering, biofuel technology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, drug discovery and bioprocess technology.