Department of Microbiology

Brief History of Department

The department of M.Sc. Microbiology was started from the academic year 2005-06 in Ayurvedic college campus, Tuljapur road, at sub-campus Dharashiv on grant basis. The department is now shifted in new science building in MIDC area Dharashiv. Presently 20 granted and 20 non-grant seats are available for M. Sc. Microbiology Admission. The department is having sophisticated instruments and well equipped laboratories required in the field of Microbiology. The Department is not only working academically but also performing many Co-Curricular and extension activities useful for the students and society. The department has introduced NEP -2020 syllabus from the academic year 2023 to cater the need of skill based education. Many students are pursuing their Ph. D. degree in the department.

Vision

To provide quality education and training in Microbiology, fostering innovation, excellence, and cutting-edge research in the field, while producing skilled professionals who contribute to advancements in healthcare and environmental sustainability. Make them enable to contribute to science in general and nation economy in particular.
Research activities in the department would be strengthened. For this, the department is planning to emphasis on research activities with the support from the head of the university. The faculty members will undertake Minor/Major research projects with financial assistance from UGC, DBT, DST and other funding agencies. For this, we would make the maximum use of research activities. The department is planning to sign MoUs with Indian Universities/Institutions to establish cooperation in the areas of teaching, research and training.

Mission

To impart knowledge and microbiology skill for making student ready for future,
To develop the attitude of analytical thinking in students through various activities throughout the programme, such as seminar, group discussion, blended learning, research projects and practical.
To provide a comprehensive and rigorous education in Microbiology, equipping students with a deep understanding of microbial life, its interactions, and applications. Through state-of-the-art research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and experiential learning, to cultivate a community of scientists capable of addressing global challenges, promoting scientific discovery, and improving the quality of life through microbiological advancements.

Core values of the Departments

To develop skill based students through teaching –learning and research activity.
To develop collaboration with institute and industries.
To become an advanced center of microbiology and to serve the society.

COURSE CONTENTS AND COURSE COORDINATORS

COURSE CONTENTS AND COURSE COORDINATORS :

Academic Programs offered along with Specialization: PG, Ph. D.

Masters of Science in Microbiology
Ph. D. program in Microbiology

Eligibility :

M.Sc. Microbiology:

Science Graduate with Subject Microbiology for all three years.
Qualifying degree percentage: Minimum 45% for open and 40% for reserved category.

Intake

For M.Sc. Microbiology:

Intake Capacity - 40 (Grant – 20, Non Grant -20)

For Ph. D.

As per the available Guide’s quota.

Syllabus

Syllabus List

View OBE Syllabus Msc Microbiology(click here)

View Syllabus Msc Microbiology(click here)

Revised Syllabus for M. Sc. Microbiology

Course Structure Paper No.	Title	Credits	Marks	Nature
SEMESTER-I
MICC 111	Biostatistics, Computer Applications and Research methodology	4	100	Core
MICC 112	Bioenergetics and Enzymology	4	100	Core
MICC 113	Bioinstrumentation Technique and Applications	4	100	Core
MICC 114	Industrial food and Dairy Microbiology	4	100	Core
MICC 115	Research methodology in Microbiology	4	100	Foundation
MICCP-I	Based on MICC 111 + MICC 112	2	50	Core
MICCP-II	Based on MICC 113 + MICC 114	2	50	Core
MICC-Com	Constitution of India	2	50	Foundation
SEM-I -TOTAL		26	650
SEMESTER-II
MICC 211	Recent Trends in Virology	4	100	Core
MICC 212	Molecular Immunology	4	100	Core
MICC 213	Microbial Physiology	4	100	Core
MICC 214	Microbial Diversity and Extremophiles	4	100	Core
MICC 215	Research design and review of literature	4	100	Core
MICCP-III	Based on MICC 211 + MICC 212	2	50	Core
MICCP-IV	Based on MICC 213 + MICC 214	2	50	Core
MICC 216	Seminar (Paper Presentation)	2	50	Foundation
SEM-II -TOTAL		26	650
SEMESTER-III
MICC 311	Enzyme Technology	4	100	Core
MICC 312	Bioprocess Engineering and Technology	4	100	Core
MICC 313	Molecular Microbial Genetics	4	100	Core
MICC 314	Environmental Microbial Technology /Medical Microbiology	4	100	Generic Elective
MICC 315	Dissertation Part –I	4	100	Core
MICCP-V	Based on MICC 311 + MICC 312	2	50	Core
MICCP-VI	Based on MICC 313 + MICC 314	2	50	Core
MICC-OE	Open elective course for other department-Agriculture Microbiology	4	100	Open Elective
SEM-III -TOTAL		28	700
SEMESTER-IV
MICC 411	Recombinant DNA technology	4	100	Core
MICC 412	Fermentation Technology	4	100	Core
MICC 413	Bioinformatics, Microbial Genomics and Proteomics	4	100	Core
MICC 414	Pharmaceutical Microbiology/ Understanding Microbiology	4	100	Generic Elective
MICC 415	Dissertation Part –II	8	200	Core

NEP -2020 Syllabus for M. Sc. Microbiology

Class: M.Sc. First Year Semester: First Semester Subject: MICROBIOLOGY

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	Teaching Scheme (Hrs./ week)	Credits Assigned	NATURE OF COURSE	MODE OF INSTRUCTION
I SEMESTER
MIC- UD/MJ/500 T	General Microbiology and Microbial Diversity	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/501 T	Bioenergetics and Enzymology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/502 T	Techniques in Microbiology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/503T	Basic Biostatistics	4	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/500 P	Lab Course Based On MIC- UD/MJ/500 T	4	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
MIC- UD/MJ/501 P	Lab Course Based On MIC- UD/MJ/501 T	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
MIC- UD/MJ/502 P	Lab Course Based On MIC- UD/MJ/502 T	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
MIC- UD/DSE/504 A/B/C	A-Microbial Taxonomy	2	2	DSE/ELECTIVE	Theory
Any amongst the list	B-Biological Database Systems	2	2	DSE/ELECTIVE	Theory
	A Or B	4	2		Practical
	C-any Online certification course from NPTEL /SWAYM /MOOC of equivalent credits { with biology basis }	4	4	DSE/ELECTIVE	( IN CASE OF MOOC / NPTEL COURSE, RULES OF COURSE CONDUCTING AGENCY WILL BE BINDING)
MIC- UD/RM/505	Research Methodology	4	4	RESEARCH METHODS/ Mandatory	Theory

Class: M.Sc. First Year Semester: Second Semester Subject: MICROBIOLOGY

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	Teaching Scheme (Hrs./ week)	Credits Assigned	NATURE OF COURSE	MODE OF INSTRUCTION
II SEMESTER
MIC- UD/MJ/550 T	Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/551 T	Microbial Physiology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/552T	Food Microbiology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/553T	Applied and Industrial Microbiology	2	2	Core/Mandatory	Theory
MIC- UD/MJ/550 P	Lab Course Based On MIC-	4	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
	UD/MJ/550 T
MIC- UD/MJ/551 P	Lab Course Based On MIC-	4	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
	UD/MJ/551 T
MIC- UD/MJ/552 P	Lab Course Based On MIC-	4	2	Core/Mandatory	Practical/Lab work
	UD/MJ/552 T
MIC- UD/DSE/554 A/B/C	Pharmaceutical Microbiology	2	2	DSE/ELECTIVE	Theory
	Bioethics, Biosafety and IPR	2	2	DSE/ELECTIVE	Theory
	A or B	4	2	DSE/ELECTIVE	Practical
	any Online certification course	4	4	DSE/ELECTIVE	( IN CASE OF MOOC / NPTEL COURSE, RULES OF COURSE CONDUCTING AGENCY WILL BE BINDING)
	from NPTEL
	/SWAYM /MOOC
	of equivalent credits
	{ with biology basis}

MIC- UD/OJT/555	On The Job Training/ Field Project	4	4	Core/Mandatory (CHOICE BASED)	INDUSTRIAL TRAINIG/FIELD WORK/ Practical/Lab work

Pattern of CET

M.Sc.(Microbiology)

Students those who are seeking admission to M. Sc. (Microbiology) in the Department for an Academic Year 2016-2017 have to go through the CET Examination.The final merit list of provisionally selected candidates will be prepared based on 50% Marks from Qualifying Degree Score and 50% Marks from CET Score. The students appeared in Final Year (B.Sc. Microbiology) or previously passed are eligible for CET Examination.

Exam Pattern of CET

CET question paper is of 100 marks on multiple choice based questions of one our duration,which includes Basic Microbiology, Fundamental of Microbiology and Advanced Microbiology.

Ph.D. Program (Microbiology)

The admission for Ph.D. is through PET Examination and as per the University rule.

Faculty

Sr. No

Name

Designation

Department

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Dr. R. M. Khobragade

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Professor & Head

Microbiology

Dr. P. P. Dixit

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Professor

Microbiology

Students List

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Research

Total number of Ph. D. students Awarded:

Faculty	Awarded	Ongoing
Dr. P. P. Dixit	04	04
Dr. R. M. Khobragade	01	06

Research Related Activity

Faculties are actively involved in research activities. Two projects financially assisted by UGC are completed. Research is mainly focused on environmental pollution related problems and applications of biomolecules originated from microorganisms.

The Major project entitled “Studies on textile dye decolouration by Actinomycetes” was sanctioned to Dr. A. M. Deshmukh by UGC (Rs. 9.21 lakhs) and completed in year 2009-12.The Minor project entitled “Studies on textile dye decolouration by Streptomyces species” was sanctioned to Dr. R. M. Khobragade by UGC (Rs.1.65 lakhs) and completed in year 2010-12.

University projects were sanctioned and completed successfully by Dr. R. M. Khobragade and Dr. P. P. Dixit (Rs. 0.30 lakhs) Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), D.R.D.A., Z.P., Osmanabad has provided grants of Rs. 1,50,000/- for a project entitled “Effect of Biofertillizers on crop yields” to promote organic farming.

The thrust area of research is- Textile dye decolourization, Enzymes, Biomolecules from microorganism

Research Interests:

Faculties are actively involved in research activities. Keen interest to work in the field of enzymology, protein chemistry, diversity of microorganisms, isolation, purification and characterization of compounds obtained from microbial origin, Exploring microbial world for the products of human welfare, environmental pollution related problems.

Number of students pursuing / completed Ph. D. degree in the department

Sr.No.	Name	Fellowship	Status
1	Ms. Naziya Rehman	DST INSPIRE	Completed
2	Ms. Shaikh Afshaan	UGC -MANF	Pursuing
3	Ms. Shaikh T. A.	DST-WOSA	Pursuing
4	Ms. Madhurima Kolkar	SARTHI	Pursuing
5	Mr. Chavan Suresh	SARTHI	Pursuing
6	Mr. Narawade Sumedh	BARTI	Pursuing
7	Ms. Dhaware Dikasha	BARTI	Pursuing
8	Ms. Sonwane Kranti	BARTI	Pursuing
9	Ms. Choudhari Sulabha	Mahajyoti	Pursuing
10	Mr. Puri G.	Mahajyoti	Pursuing
11	Ms. Survase Madhuri	SARTHI	Pursuing

Research Article

Facilities & Achievements

Facilities

The department of Microbiology is having very well established laboratory having many sophisticated instruments required for the research. Department is having U.V. Spectrophotometer , gel electrophoresis unit, High speed centrifuge , Electronic balance , Laminar Air flow , Incubators, shakers , U.V.chamber pH meter, colorimeter , Deep freeze, Ultra-sonicator , and computers etc. The department library is having many basic and advanced books, which are used by the students for M.Sc. course syllabus and for research work. Internet facility is also made available for the students. Students use this facility for collection of information on syllabus and research related material Internet facility seems to be very useful for the students doing dissertation work.

Details of ICT facilities and Learning resources:

Smart Classroom-01
Classrooms-02
Laboratories-04
Computers-12

Detail of PG laboratories and Infrastructure:

Facilities:

Classrooms and well equipped Laboratories
Internet facilities for both students and faculty members

Instruments and Experimental setups

Laminar Air Flow
Compound Microscopes
Autoclave
Incubators
Hot Air Oven
BOD Incubator
pH Meter
Water Bath Incubator Shaker
Colorimeter
Spectrophotometer
Hot Plate
Electrophoretic Apparatus
Orbital Incubator Shaker
High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge
Distillation Apparatus (Single & Double)
Refrigerators
Paper Chromatography Cabinet
Digital Weighing Balances
Bacterial Filtration Assembly
General Purpose Centrifuge.
Vortex Mixers
Magnetic Stirrers
UV Cabinet
TLC Apparatus
Water Bath Shakers
Rotary Shaker
CO₂ incubator
PCR machine
RNA Extractor
Fermenter
Lyophilizer
RTPCR machine

Facilities Photos


Practical Labs	Computer Lab

Classroom
Sophisticated Instruments

Gel Documentation System	CO₂Incubator

Cooling Centrifuge	BIO-AGE Fermenter

Freeze Dryer	Double Beam UV-Vis spectrophotometer

Any other :

Department is actively involved in conducting many activities which credits awareness in societies.

Department had organized one day workshop for farmers on Biofertilisers and Biopesticides.
One day lecture on ‘Dengue fever and Chicken guinea.
Poster presentation on organic farming at Siddheswar –Wadgaon village.

Academic Activity:

In the last two years department has organized many academic activities for the development of students. Department has organized fallowing activities.

One –day workshop on ‘Molecular Biology’ on 18 Aug 2005 .
One day lecture on ‘Tissue culture and floriculture’ delivered by Mr. Kishor Nirmal.
A national conference on ‘Biofertilizer and Biopesticides’ on date 19-21 Feb 2006.
One –day lecture on ‘Environment’ delivered by Dr. Shejule on 5^th June 2006 .
One –day lecture on ‘Quality Control and Quality Assurance’ by Mr. Pravin Kulkarni.
One –day lecture on ‘Tissue Culture’ delivered by Dr. S.P.Govindwar
One –day lecture on ‘Opportunities in Biotechnology’ delivered by Dr.(Mrs.) Chafalkar
One –day lecture on ‘Biofertiliser and Biopesticides’ delivered by Mrs. More R.
One –day lecture on ‘ Recent trends in Biotechnology’ on dated 25 March 2007 .

Achievements

By Teachers

Biotech Research Society of India has awarded a fellowship to Dr. A. M. Deshmukh in 2005.

By Students

Every year student qualifies CSIR-NET/SET/GATE/ICAR-NET etc examinations.

More than 13 students have qualified CSIR-NET/SET/GATE/ICAR-NET etc examinations.

Sr.No.	Name of candidates	Exam qualified
1.	Shyam More	CSIR-NET
2.	Chauhan Laxman	CSIR-NET
3.	Rakesh Uttarkar	CSIR-NET
4.	Pandurang Powar	CSIR-NET, SET ,ICAR-NET
5.	Rehman Naziya Mohammad aziz	CSIR-NET
6.	Madhuri Shinde	CSIR-NET
7.	Adhapure Nitin	CSIR-NET, SET ,ICAR-NET
8.	Shaikh Afshaan Naaz	ICAR-NET
9.	Sumedha Vaidya	CSIR-NET
10.	Rohit Mane	ICAR-NET
11.	Joshi Samruddhi	ICAR-NET
12.	Awashank Avinash	CSIR-NET
13.	Karpude Tushar	SET

09 Students passed in NET, SET examination.
Ambadas Kadam and Ms. Madhuri Shete Participated in youth forum Programme on All India Radio AIR (August – 2012)
Ms. Afshaan shaikh and Ms. Naziya Rehman got 1^st prize in Expression-2013 District level presentation competition arranged by Dept. Of Management Science Dr. B.A.M.U. Sub-Campus, Osmanabad.

Major Achievements

Completed UGC Major Project (Rs. 9.21 lakhs),
Completed UGC minor project(Rs. 1.65 Lakhs)
Completed University Minor Project (Rs. 0.30 Lakhs)
Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), D.R.D.A., Z.P., Osmanabad has provided grants of Rs. 1,50,000/- for a project entitled “Effect of Biofertillizers on crop yields” to promote organic farming. This project was successfully implemented in villages near by Osmanabad.
Carried out Biofertilizer awareness program among farmers from Osmanabad region.

Library

24 hour study room facility

Alumni

Details of Students Placements (Alumni)

Following students are working (got jobs) in reputed organizations and institutes.

Name Of Candidate	Name of Company/Institute	Academic Year
Dnyaneshwar Shinde	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2017-2019
Prajakta R.Sonwalkar	Kate Food Industries Pvt.LTD,Pune	2017-2019
Tanaji Dhawane	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2017-2019
Giri Reshma B.	JB Ventures,Pune	2018-2020
Kishore G.Honde	FDC limited,Auranagabad	2018-2020
Komal Aglave	M.J. Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. Pune	2018-2020
Krishna Magar	Cipla Pharma, Goa	2018-2020
Mahesh Lakshman Deshmukh	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2018-2020
Mangesh Kamble	Dr. Lal’s Patho Labs, pune	2018-2020
Neha B.Vedpathak	Shree Ravishankar Vidya Mandir school	2018-2020
Padurang Biradar	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2018-2020
Rohit Hukire	M.J. Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pune	2018-2020
Samruddhi Joshi	Assistant Editor, Springer Nature	2018-2020
Shailesh Gaikwad	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2018-2020
Uttreshwar Haribhau Surwase	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2018-2020
Janhavi Ramdasi	Reliance Life Sciences Ltd.	2019-2021
Pandurang Birajdar	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2019-2021
Rahul Jadhav	M.J. Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. Pune	2019-2021
Rushikesh Betalse	Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. Pune	2019-2021
Sarika Sutar	Leaf’s Biosis, Junnar , Pune	2019-2021
Shraddha Mohite	Lab Incharge at Symbiosis Pvt. Ltd. Pune	2019-2021
Shubhangi Soundatte	Defiant Renewables Pvt. Ltd., Chinchwad, Pune	2019-2021
Vitthal Dawle	M.J. Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. Pune	2019-2021
Ashutosh Alane	Swiss Parenterals Ltd.	2020-2022
Ravi Kokate	Swiss Parenterals Ltd.	2020-2022
Sayali Raut	Centaur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Hinjewadi, Pune	2020-2022
Akshay Jeure	M.J. Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. Pune	2021-2023
Onkar Mane	Cipla Pharma, Goa	2021-2023
Pralhad Bothe	FDC Pvt. Ltd. Walunj, Aurangabad	2021-2023
Vishal Salgare	Serum Institute of India, Pune	2021-2023

Extracurricular and Extension activities

COVID -19 TESTING LABORATORY

After the onset of novel corona virus SARS CoV-2 department has conducted awareness camps about COVID -19. This was followed by establishment of COVID-19 testing Laboratory through collaborative efforts of University officials and District Administration. This lab was established through public contribution. Industries and other major establishments in the district have provided a helping hand in establishment of this laboratory. 1.25 cr funding and instruments were received from ICMR and UNICEF. More than 2 lack samples were tested in the laboratory during COVID infection period.

Following table indicates the list of instruments donated to establish this laboratory.

Sr. No.	Name of the Instrument	Cost	Donated by
1.	RTPCR	12,26,000/-	Osmanabad Janta Bank
2.	Biosafety Cabinet (BS II)	10,30,000/-	Natural Sugar and Allied Industries, Ranjani,
3.	Automatic RNA Extraction Machine	15,75,000/-	Balaji Amines Ltd. Tamalwadi, Tuljapur
4.	Laboratory Refrigerator	1,88,000/-	Osmanabad District Cooperative Bank Ltd., Osmanabad
5.	Deep Freeze	6,80,000/-	Cooperative Society’s Bank, Osmanabad
6.	Cooling Centrifuge	3,70,000/-	Teachers Association, Osmanabad

Till date 2, 01,598 samples have been tested in this laboratory. Laboratory is working efficiently and has taken care of COVID testing of Osmanabad district for last Two years as this is the only laboratory in district.

COVID -19 TESTING LABORATORY


Covid-Lab	RNA Extraction

RTPCR	Data-Entry

Department of Microbiology