Department of Microbiology (B.Sc)
About the
department
The Department of Microbiology was established in 1981. Since then it has provided quality education in terms of both teaching and research to many students who are curious to learn about the world of Microbiology. The Department is recognized under the ‘STAR College Scheme’ by Govt. of India (GOI)’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT). This has further encouraged the Department’s mission of delivering excellent education, laying a strong foundation of Microbiology, and inculcating a research culture. This is fortified through the excellent academic track-record of students, and an exceptional list of achievements in curricular and co-curricular activities. A number of our students have completed Masters and Doctorate degrees.
Message from
the HOD
Mrs Roonal Pritam Kataria
HOD, Assistant Professor
I am pleased to welcome you to the Department of Microbiology, where students and faculty are involved in exciting educational and research activities. The department has a good combination of experienced and young, enthusiastic faculty. We provide a unique opportunity to students to obtain a valuable education in a relevant field that connects with multiple scientific disciplines. Microbiology is a branch of biological sciences in which identification and characterization of microorganisms and their interactions with the surrounding environment are studied. The scope of Microbiology is huge because of the involvement of microbiology in various fields such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Ecology, Immunology, Medical, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Food sciences, Agriculture, Industrial Microbiology. Our alumni have made significant contributions to some of these areas while working in academia, industry or government research facilities.
We encourage our students to take up research in diverse areas of Microbiology and get their work published in reputed journals. The department encourages both teachers and students to participate in seminars and conferences at national and international levels and intercollegiate events. For the holistic development of our students, we organize guest lectures, workshops, alumni- interactions, parent- teacher meetings, summer training, field trips and industrial visits. Through our CSR activities we believe in sensitizing students and giving back to the society as responsible citizens. We provide mentoring to students participating in Microbiolympiad and various other entrances for future admissions. Students at the undergraduate level receive the training they need to excel in their post graduate careers as well as in their professional careers as microbiologists.
Faculty Details
Courses offered
- B.Sc Microbiology (Aided)
Society/Cell Under Department
The Microbiology
Forum
Activities Under Department
We engage in science awareness programs where students teach schoolchildren about microbiology and conduct basic experiments. Our outreach activity involves analyzing drinking water for neighboring societies and promoting social responsibility. Additionally, we educate students on waste segregation and biocomposting of kitchen waste to encourage environmental sustainability.
Student Achievement:
Students achieved notable successes across various competitions and events. They excelled at Jai Hind College's Achievers Night, received prizes in quizzes, and won 1st Prize in X’plore and the State Level Microbiolympiad. They advanced to the final round of the Aavishkar Research Convention and won several 1st Prizes in debates, quizzes, product presentations, and competitions at events hosted by SIWS College, Mithibai College, and K.J. Somaiya College. Nationally, they secured the 3rd prize at the Microbiolympiad.