tej is a fellow of the third world academy of sciences, indian national science academy, national academy of sciences indian academy of sciences, alexander von humboldt foundation and biotech research society of india. he has won the goyal prize for life sciences, distinguished biotechnology research professor (dbt) (2009), gn ramachandran gold medal for excellence in science and technology (csir) (2006), distinguished biotechnologist (dbt), 2006, jc bose memorial award (2005), alexander von humboldt fellow (1977), canadian development agency award (1999)