MICROBIOLOGY (BSc)

Overview

The Mission of our department is to contribute to the holistic development of students. The primary objective is to provide an educational and research environment in basic and applied concepts of microbiology relevant to the living systems, environment, and industries. Diverse aspects of science and technology will be utilized to impart fundamental knowledge and to solve challenging problems. The preliminary focus of our department will be to acquaint students with the world of microbiology with hands-on practical training on fundamental techniques of microbiology. Our programme will encompass theoretical and practical aspects of advances in scientific research along with interactive sessions with subject experts and regular industrial visits. This training will enhance the problem-solving capability of students. Research projects will be an integral part of our course which will help our students to think out of the box and work in a team.‎

Educational
Objectives

‎The students should have an understanding of the basic concepts and scope of microbiology‎‎
‎ The course should enable the students to understand the general tools and techniques commonly used in academic or industrial microbiological enterprises.‎‎
‎ Graduates will be gaining the critical concepts and understanding of the subject that would help them solve the industry related technological problems‎‎
‎ The course desires to make the students thorough professionals or entrepreneurs engaged in technology advancement or implementation in industry
‎ The course would enable students to come up with creative or innovative ideas with the hope to create future leaders in the field‎‎
‎ Students should be able to work with a sense of responsibility towards social awareness and follow the ethical standards in the industry‎‎
‎ The course would empower students to pursue higher studies, to interact effectively with their peers and society as well as to contribute to the economic growth of the country ‎ ‎

Eligibility Criteria

For Indian and International Students
For pursuing BSc (Microbiology), a candidate must have at least 50% In HSc Science Stream. For International Students, an equivalent qualification is mandatory.

Admission Process

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Fee structure

The programme of Bachelors in Microbiology is of 3 Years comprising 6 Semesters.
For Indian Student (INR)
BSc Microbiology 3 Years 30000/-
(Per Sem)
For International Student (USD)
BSc Microbiology 3 Years 1600/-
(Annual)

Curriculum

B.Sc. Microbiology Course Details

Core Courses

Serial No. Course name
1 Introduction to Microbiology
2 Basic Techniques in Microbiology
3 Cell Biology
4 Biomolecules
5 Microbial Physiology
6 Microbial Biochemistry
7 Bacterial Systematics
8 Environmental Microbiology
9 Molecular Biology & Genetics
10 Biochemical Techniques & Instrumentation
11 Microbial Biotechnology
12 Fermentation Technology
13 Basics of Immunology
14 Applied Microbiology
15 Medical Microbiology

Elective Courses

Serial No. Course name
1 Communication skills -I
2 Communication skills -II
3 English through friction
4 English through movies

Career Opportunities

Exciting career opportunities exist as researchers in laboratories of various universities & institutes, biotechnology companies, agricultural, veterinary institutes, hospitals, medical schools and a wide variety of other industries ranging from agriculture to the space industry
Clinical Microbiologists at public or private science laboratories and pathology labs at various levels
Research Microbiologists at national and international levels, Industrial Microbiologists at microbiology-based industries like pharmaceutical, dairy, breweries, distilleries, enzyme, etc at different positions
Environmental Microbiologists working for water & waste water treatment plants.

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Student Outcomes

Handling techniques for microbial isolation, cultivation and preservation
Fermentation techniques
Basic Microscopic techniques
Biochemical and Morphological Identification of microbes
Molecular biology techniques
Attain the fundamental and advanced understanding of the underlying principles of microbial life.
Comprehend the deep understanding of microbial cross-talk for the betterment of environment, health and for the production of economically important products.
Acquire the necessary technical and experimental skills of microbiology enhancing their employability in the private and government sectors.
Get trained to qualify National level and International level competitive exams to build their career in the reputed institutes of global importance.
Develop critical thinking abilities by getting exposure to small research projects and internships which will be also instrumental in developing entrepreneurial initiatives.

Fellowship

Serial No. Student Full Name Name of Fellowship
1 Bhatt Tirth Chetankumar DST-Inspire Fellowship
2 Detroja Asmita Manharbhai SHodh Fellowship
3 Bhimani Avani Maheshbhai SHodh Fellowship
4 Kothari Dimple Milan SHodh Fellowship
5 Rinku Manvani SHodh Fellowship

Lab

Real time PCR machine (Appleid Biosystem)
THERMAL CYCLER (BIO RAD)
GEL DOC SYSTEM (BIO RAD)
SPECTROPHOTOMETER (SHIMADZU)
COOLING CENTRIFUGE (THERMO)
GEL ELECTROPHORESIS (BIO RAD)
MICROSCOPE (CREUZET)

Campus Facilities

Impressive Infrastructure
IT Enabled Infrastructure
Sports Infrastructure
State-of-the-art Classrooms
Hostels with Gymnasium
Library with 50000+ Books
Academic & Cultural Events

HOD's Message

Dr Gaurav Sanghavi (PhD)
HoD, Department of Microbiology

On behalf of faculty members of the Department, it gives me immense pleasure and zeal to welcome you to the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Marwadi University. Department offers excellent teaching/training at all levels including undergraduate (BSc), Post Graduate (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) Programmes. The Programmes cover a wide variety of topics in microbiology while offering hands-on laboratory training and research projects.

The Department of Microbiology believes in ‘Our Student Our Asset’ philosophy. The department is augmented with qualified faculty members having specializations in diverse fields of Biology. The extensive breadth and scope of our scientific programme acts as a vital component of faculty responsibilities and contributes significantly to scientific teaching. At the department of Microbiology, we thrive to provide learners with best experience by research-led teaching and excellent academic support.

Department looks forward to welcoming you to pursue your academic aspirations.

Faculties of Microbiology

Dr. Kantha Deivi Arunachalam

Dean, Faculty of Science

Dr. Gaurav Sanghvi,

HoD, Microbiology

Dr. Mahendrapal Singh Rajput

Associate Professor

Dr. Aditya Saran

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sumit Kumar Jasiwal

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ashok Kumar Bishoyi

Associate professor

Dr. Purvi Gondalia

Assistant Professor

Dr. Viralkumar Mandaliya

Assistant Professor

Dr. Niralee Patel

Assistant Professor

Dr. Anjisha Maharshi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Nikitasinh Gohil

Assistant Professor

Ms. Rinku Manvani

Teaching Assistant

Mr. Vasveliya Mayur

Lab assistant

Awards & Recognition

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FAQ

Q. Is there any Loan Facility Available ?

There are various kinds of scholarships and financial aid available at MU. Marwadi University has made special arrangements with State Bank of India, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, HDFC Bank and other private Banks for speedy sanctioning and dispersal of Educational and Student Loan to students taking admission.
https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/student-loan/

Q. Is there any Scholarship Available ?

A student can avail various scholarships and financial aids at MU. There are International Scholarships, GATE Scholarship, Vidhyalaxmi Yojana, GPAT Scholarship, and alike. You can contact the University and get all the guidance related to Student Loan.
https://www.marwadiuniversity.ac.in/student-loan/

Q. How is the Placement at Marwadi University ?

Marwadi University provides 100% Placement Assistance and Opportunities. So much so that in the previous academic year, we hosted more than 480 companies for placement. If the students are dedicated enough with regular work and follow-ups, they are sure to receive placement in well-known companies with a worthy package. You can contact the Placement and Corporate Relations Department and go through Placement News to know more about it.

Q. How to Reach MU ?

Marwadi University is located on Rajkot-Morbi Road. You can take a city bus to Madhapar Chowk and from there, a Rickshaw Ride will drop you to Marwadi University which is a landmark known by all local drivers. It is 10 km from Bus Station, 12 km from Airport, and 10 km from Railway Station. You can easily find it on Google Maps if you want to self-drive to the University.

Q. Is there a Hostel Facility available at Marwadi University ?

Yes, Marwadi University has 6 hostels with a capacity of more than 3500 students. Many National and International students stay here and feel at home. There are ample facilities available at MU hostel. You can inquire about the hostel when you take admission and get accommodated in your new home.

Q. What is the Fee Structure of Degree Programmes at Marwadi University ?

Fee Structure at Marwadi University is different across various courses at UG and PG level. You can contact the Admission Department for knowing the Fees Structure of various courses offered at MU.

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You can apply online by filling the Application form to start your admission process. If you do not want to fill the application online, you can visit the University for walk-in admissions anytime.

Q. Is Marwadi University recognised by the Government ?

Marwadi University is UGC (University Grants Commission) approved/listed. You can find the name of Marwadi University under the list of UGC approved Universities. MU is also the only institute that is given the NAAC A+ grade in Gujarat.

Q. What all Documents are necessary to bring in while joining the University ?

While you come for admissions, you need to carry your HSC and SSC results, school leaving certificate, JEE score card & registration slip (ACPC). We advise you to keep originals along with photocopies of the same. If you are taking admissions for a Master’s degree, you need to also keep the Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Marksheet, and any other examination’s scorecard if applicable along with the previously mentioned documents. (GATE score, CMAT, CAT score, GPAT score)

Q. Is there any Medical Facility provided ?

Yes, first-aid medical kits and assistance are available on campus. There is also an ambulance available 24/7 to take students off campus for any kind of emergency.
Name: Kantha Deivi Arunachalam
Designation: Dean, Faculty of Science
Ph.D. Madurai Kamraj University, Tamil Nadu
Area of Research Interest: Microbial Toxicology, Radiation Biology, Immunology, Environmental Biology.
Ph.D. student Guided: 20+
Project completed: 12+
Research Paper published: 100+
Name: Dr. Gaurav Sanghvi
Designation: HoD, Microbiology
Post Doc. Max Planck Institute of Developmental Biology, Germany.
Ph.D. MS University, Gujarat
Area of Research Interest: Host Pathogen, Interactions, Plant Pathology, Extremophiles
Name: Dr. Mahendrapal Singh Rajput
Designation: Associate Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
CSIR-NET 2009,CSIR-SRF
Area of Research Interest: PGPR, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Metabolism & Regulation
Name: Dr. Aditya Saran
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. National Center for Nano-ScienceandTechnology,Beijing,China
Area of Research Interest: Mycology, Endophytes, Plasmonic Nanosensors
Name: Dr. Sumit Kumar Jasiwal
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Thapar University, Patiala
Area of Research Interest: Selenium bio-transformation, Biofuel production, Ageing Oxidative stress and diseases, Advanced oxidation process, Phyto-nutrients
Name: Ashok Kumar Bishoyi
Designation: Associate Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Charotar University of Sci. & Technology, Anand
ICAR-NET 2014
Area of Research Interest: Genomics, Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, Plant Tissue Culture
Name: Dr. Purvi Gondalia
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Saurashtra University, Gujarat
Area of Research Interest: Plant Pathology, Bacterial Genomics, Transcriptomics, Plant Tissue Culture
Name: Dr. Viralkumar B. Mandaliya
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Saurashtra University, Gujarat
Area of Research Interest: Plant Biotechnology, Policy making, Intellectual Property Rights
Name: Dr. Niralee Patel
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. MS University, Gujarat.
Area of Research Interest: Molecular Biology, Microbial genetics, Pathogenicity regulation, Non-coding RNA, Proteomics.
Name: Dr. Anjisha Maharshi
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Saurashtra University, Gujarat
Area of Research Interest: Nanotechnology, Mycology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Pathology
Name: Dr. Nikitasinh Gohil
Designation: Assistant Professor, Microbiology
Ph.D. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, Indore, M.P.
Area of Research Interest: Mycology, Manglicolousendophytes, Siderophores, Pharmacognosy, Phytonutrients.
Name: Ms. Rinku Manvani
Designation: Teaching Assistant, Microbiology
M.Sc. Microbiology, Marwadi University
Area of Research Interest: Halophiles, Plant Pathology, PGPR, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology.
Name: Ms. Aishwarya Ruparel
Designation: Lab Assistant, Microbiology
B.Sc.(Microbiology), PGDMLT, Marwadi University, Rajkot
Area of Research Interest: Clinical pathology, Histopathology. Clinical biochemistry
Name: Ms. Sukhbir Kaur
Designation: Assistant Professor
Highest qualification: M.Com; UGC NET-JRF with AIR 79; Ph.D (pursuing)
Ms. Sukhbir Kaur completed her graduation and post-graduation in Commerce from Panjab University. She worked as a guest lecturer in Commerce at S.D College for Women, Moga. She was a recipient of the Don Lavoie Fellowship granted by Mercatus Centre, George Mason University, USA. She cleared NET (JRF) in Commerce in 2022 with AIR 79 and joined Presidency University as a PhD researcher in Economics in February 2023. She has a keen interest in the areas of corporate finance, international finance, sustainable finance and corporate governance and boasts quality publications in these areas.
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