Frequently Asked Questions
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About Manna Biotech
What is Manna Biotech?+
Manna Biotech Pvt. Ltd. is a founder-led biotechnology research, training and scientific-services company based in Hyderabad. Founded by Dr Chathyushya K B, it offers internships, academic project support, PhD research assistance, workshops, genomics and bioinformatics services, scoped testing, CRO support, and patent and regulatory documentation support.
Where is Manna Biotech located?+
Our Hyderabad institute is at SMS Plaza, MBD Complex, HMT Nagar, Nacharam, Hyderabad 500076. We are a 12-minute walk from the operational Habsiguda Metro Station on the Blue Line, well-connected to Secunderabad, Hitech City, and the rest of the city.
Who is the founder of Manna Biotech?+
Manna Biotech is a founder-led organisation. Dr Chathyushya K B serves as Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Her credentials include a PhD (ICMR-NIN), PGDM in Bioinformatics, and an Advanced Diploma in Patent Law from NALSAR, with 15+ years of scientific experience. She is also CSIR-NET qualified, a DBT Junior Research Fellow, and AP & TS SLET qualified.
What credentials does Manna Biotech hold?+
Manna Biotech Private Limited is a registered company operating from Hyderabad. Current programme scope, laboratory methods and any external quality or partner requirement are confirmed in writing before acceptance. Public certificates can be verified through the official website.
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Internships & Training
Who can apply for a Manna Biotech internship?+
BSc, MSc, BTech, MTech, and PhD students in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, life sciences, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields. Working professionals looking to skill up are also welcome.
What internship tracks do you offer?+
Specialist training covers NGS, bioinformatics, cell culture, molecular biology, regulatory awareness, NGS data analysis and nutrigenomics. CRISPR, zebrafish, organoid and advanced assay topics are taught as concepts unless a specific practical scope is independently confirmed before enrolment.
Are internships online or in-person?+
Confirmed wet-lab components are delivered in person at our Nacharam lab. CRISPR execution and animal-model handling are not promised as routine practicals. Bioinformatics-only tracks may be delivered remotely with structured mentoring; exact batch scope is confirmed before enrolment.
What certification do I receive?+
A publicly verifiable Manna Biotech certificate (MB-IN-YYYY-XXXX format) recording the completed programme or technique exposure. Every certificate is live on our public verification portal and can be checked by a recruiter or institution through the verify page.
How long does an internship last?+
Internships are available in 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month durations. The 3-month internship is our most popular — ideal for MSc, BTech, and MTech dissertation requirements. The 6-month track includes an optional publication-track mini-project.
Is there a stipend?+
This is a fee-based hands-on training program. It is not a stipend or salaried internship. We do not promise a job or paid role after completion.
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Academic Projects & Dissertations
Who can take on academic project support?+
BSc, BTech, MSc, and MTech students in biotech, microbiology, biochemistry, and life sciences. We provide ethical topic, methodology, laboratory and analysis support; students author and submit their own work under university guidance.
Do you guarantee publication?+
No. No one can ethically guarantee peer-review acceptance. We provide rigorous preparation — topic novelty, figure quality, methods accuracy, and submission support — the ingredients that maximise your chances. Final decisions rest with journal editors and peer reviewers.
Can I do my project remotely?+
Yes for bioinformatics, molecular modelling, and AI/ML projects — we run them with structured weekly video mentoring. Wet-lab projects require in-person attendance at our Hyderabad lab.
What certificate do I receive for a project?+
A Manna Biotech Project Completion certificate (MB-PR-YYYY-XXXX format), verifiable on our public portal. You can link it directly from your CV, LinkedIn, or academic portfolio.
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PhD Assistance
Is PhD assistance ghost-writing?+
Absolutely not. We provide structured guidance, technical execution, and editorial support. You remain the primary author and sole intellectual owner of your thesis and publications. Manna Biotech assists — we do not author.
Can you help with experiments my lab cannot perform?+
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons PhD scholars work with us. Oxford Nanopore sequencing, 16S metagenomics, specialised molecular assays, cell culture, and advanced bioinformatics are among our core strengths.
Do you guarantee a PhD degree?+
No one can ethically guarantee a PhD — it depends on your institution, your supervisor, and your committee. We focus on delivering rigorous research preparation that gives you the strongest possible case to present.
How does PhD fee structure work?+
PhD engagements are milestone-based — fees are tied to specific deliverables such as proposal drafting, experimental phases, analysis, and thesis chapters. Detailed fee structure is shared during a confidential scoping call.
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Workshops & Lab Services
Can you run a workshop at our college?+
Yes — we regularly deliver on-campus workshops across India. Email admin@mannabiotech.com with your department, date range, and expected participant count, and we'll share a custom proposal.
What lab services do you offer?+
Whole Genome Sequencing (Oxford Nanopore), 16S Metagenomics, PCR and qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation, Cell culture services, and standalone Bioinformatics analysis. Samples are accepted from academic and industry clients across India.
What is the turnaround time for sequencing services?+
Typical turnaround: 16S metagenomics 2–3 weeks, Nanopore Whole Genome Sequencing 2–4 weeks, PCR/qPCR 1 week. Rush timelines can be arranged for urgent projects.
Do I receive raw data from lab services?+
Yes. For all sequencing services, you receive raw FASTQ files along with standard analysis outputs (BAM, VCF, OTU tables) and a brief methods summary — ready to plug into your manuscript or thesis.
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CRO, Patents & Regulatory
Who are your typical CRO clients?+
Pharmaceutical R&D teams, nutraceutical brands, biotech startups, diagnostic companies, and academic groups looking to outsource specific research modules. All engagements begin under mutual NDA.
Can you file patents?+
Under Indian law, only a registered patent agent or patent attorney can file patents. We partner with registered agents and provide the scientific, technical, and project-management layer — drafting, prior art search, and prosecution support.
What regulatory pathways do you handle?+
CDSCO (pharmaceuticals), FSSAI (food and nutraceuticals), AYUSH (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy), and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). We also assist with export documentation like COPP and free-sale certificates.
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Fees & Enrolment
Why don't you publish fees on your website?+
Every program is customised based on specialisation, duration, scholarship eligibility, and institutional partnerships. A standardised list wouldn't serve our students well. Our counsellors share a personalised fee structure and syllabus on a 15-minute call — with no obligation.
How do I book a counseling call?+
Use the enquiry form on any service page, email admin@mannabiotech.com, or message us on WhatsApp at +91 8978792215 using the chat button on this site. We respond within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday.
Are scholarships available?+
Yes. We offer merit-based scholarships, partner-college discounts, and early-bird enrolment benefits. Eligibility is assessed during the counseling call.
Still have questions?
Our counsellors will answer anything on a 15-minute call — program details, fees, scholarships, timelines, or career guidance.