The institute has evolved over the years into a multi-disciplinary research organization with stress on fundamental research in its pursuit of advancement of knowledge in Science and technology and at the same time developing highly competent and able scientific manpower for the country. The institute has on its staff highly qualified and experienced scientists working in the field of Biological, biochemical, Chemical and Physical sciences placed in long established departments of Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics, and the research sections on plant Molecular & Cellular Genetics, Animal Physiology, Immunotechnology and Environmental science. Besides, there are service centres such as Regional Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre (RSIC), Central Instrumentation Facility, DIC, Library, Workshop etc. Bose Institute has very effectively and successfully achieved the major objectives for which it was established and continues to grow in its scientific excellence contending with the best in biochemical, biophysical and physical sciences.

Acharya J. C. Bose founded the Institute in 1917, with the purpose of investigating fully 'the many and ever opening problems of the nascent science which includes both life and non-life

Based on the enduring development of scientific expertise for 85 yrs, the institute has scripted a programme of research for 10th five year plant that will allow it to retain the competitive edge in the 21st Century

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