DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY : Introduction

Established in 1993

☛ Course offered: B.Sc. Microbiology

☛ Specialization: Microbiology

☛ Course Details & Duration: 3 years

☛ Intake: 40 students

☛ Eligibility for Admission: For B.Sc. 12th Science completed

☛ Course Structure:

As decided by the Savitribai Phule Pune University.

☛ About the Department:

The Department of Microbiology was started in the academic year 1993. The level of teaching initiated was at Undergraduate to begin with and subsequently at Postgraduate level (academic year 2016-17). In 2019, the Microbiology Department attained recognition as a Research Centre affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.

The first batch of T. Y. B. Sc. students with Microbiology as subject of specialization passed out in 1996. With the immense efforts of Management, Principals and faculty, the Microbiology department is now standing with successful completion of 27 graduate batches of Microbiology and 6 postgraduate batches of Microbiology. Over 650 students of our well-placed alumni are doing extremely well in India and abroad. The department presently has six well qualified staff members, three very well-equipped laboratories, three non-teaching staff members. The department has a history of very good results of about 90% students passing with flying colors every year. It has seen great times with students ranking 1st, 2nd and in overall merit in the university. About 70% of the students get admissions for various branches of post-graduation.

Our students have been well placed in research, academics and other areas. Presently, 10 students have enrolled in the Microbiology Ph.D. program. We continuously arrange Conferences, workshops, seminars, guest lectures and demonstrations for our students. This has helped them groom their career. The faculty also remains consistently engaged in conferences and seminars, both nationally and internationally, and have achieved recognition and awards in these events. Quality teaching, good infrastructure and shining results have acquired our department very good name in students. This is reflected by demand for B. Sc. and M.Sc. admissions in large numbers. We have a strong alumni association who are our asset and a continuous help and support for us.

The department has a very good departmental library with all the essential reference books. This has helped the students to inculcate into themselves a habit of referencing. Currently, the Department of Microbiology has three research mentors, Prof. Dr. Rajashree Patwardhan Prof. Dr. Pragati Abhyankar and Dr. Sonia Ambade. Research stands as a prominent strength within the department. To date, the department’s faculty has successfully completed seven significant research projects, with funding of from different sources like UGC and BCUD. We aim to provide quality education and develop scientific and research aptitude amongst students. Along with academics, students are encouraged to take up research projects and internships in various industries.

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