About The Department:
- The Department maintains the legacy of providing quality education for 27 years
- The largest department having highest student strength
- One of the oldest setup for microbiological studies at Saurashtra region
Best Practices:
- Intensive course structure and integrated teaching-learning process
- Follows outcome based education (OBE) based curriculum
- Offers induction for fresher’s and remedial classes to overcome difficulties
- Integrates human values for personal development as a part of curriculum
Departmental Highlights:
- Offers an array of programs and courses in UG and PG level
- Highly qualified and motivated faculty members
- Posses excellent infrastructure and lab facilities
- Offers a range of Co-curricular, Value added courses for skill development
- Strong Alumni base. Alumni are placed in high positions in diverse fields.
Recent Updates:
- High placement record for UG and PG students
- Summer placement of students to various industries and institutes
- Participation in various Conference/Workshops etc
- Department regularly organizes inter-departmental and inter-college events for students.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
The Department of Microbiology is committed to provide quality education to the students through progressive academic and research environment by nurturing scholarly progression, inquisitiveness, intellectual development and human values.
Vision
The Department of Microbiology endeavors to be a centre of excellence in microbiological studies and research in bringing prominence in the field and strive to be in the vanguard of the domain for scientific and social benefit of mankind.
Graduate Attributes
- Subject Knowledge:
Students should possess in depth knowledge of Microbiology and its various components.
- Skills and Applications:
Students should possess skills to apply theoretical knowledge to basic applications by developing hypothesis, design, and execution of experiments and analysis of results on an individual basis.
- Research and innovation:
Students should be independently able to formulate research projects through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation.
- Collaboration and cooperation:
Students should be able to identify potential collaborators and know the art of cooperation in working for common goals.
- Communication:
Students must be able to communicate scientific ideas as well as their beyond curriculum effectively between pear like and other through various modes of communication (verbal, written, presentation etc…)
- Industry preparedness:
Students must be skilled with necessary technical domains and possess basic whereabouts of related industry as a part of industrial preparedness.
- Ethical and Professional learning:
The students must with hold highest possible integral and ethical values pertaining to professionals.
Program Specific Outcomes
- In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology
- Develop inclination towards own professional goals over a wide range of career options expanding from R&D, Industrial or Govt. sector or as an Entrepreneur
- Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling
- Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.
- Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.
- Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
- To independently be able to formulate research projects on microbiology and allied interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields through literature search, finding research gaps and framing objectives in order to strive for innovation
- Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis
- Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solutions for an existing problem
- Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values
- Understand microbiology as a social endeavour in context to bringing about harmony with nature
- Ability to upgrade knowledge independently and act upon means of improvement for lifelong learning
Scope Of The Program
B.Sc. Microbiology
M.Sc. Microbiology
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT)
Ph.D. Microbiology
A microbiologist finds scope of employment in industries and research institutes other than options for higher education in the preferred field.
The following sectors require Microbiologists as professionals:
- Agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory
- Forensic Science
- Water Treatment Plant
- Food and Dairy Industry
- Research Labs
- Environmental Monitoring
- Biofertilizer and Agri based Products
- Academic School, UG and PG Level
- Marketing of Scientific Consumables, Equipments etc.
- Self-employed / Entrepreneur
After doing M.Sc. (Chemistry), one can opt for either further studies or take up various jobs and also take up internships as research assistants (JRF/SRF) to prepare for industrial demands.
Some of the most relevant further education programs after M.Sc. (Chemistry) includes:
- M. Phil.
- Ph.D.
- MBA
- B.Ed
Other than listed opportunities, one can always opt for civil service and other government sector employment exams after successful completion of B.Sc. (Chemistry) program.
In recent times, due to favourable governmental initiatives, opting for a start-up can be an excellent choice for graduates of B.Sc. (Chemistry) program.





Dr. Abhijeet S. Joshi
Asso. Prof.
M.Sc. Ph.D., (NET, GATE Qualified)
Exp.:12.5 Years
abhijeet.joshi@atmiyauni.ac.in
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Dr. Chitra Bhattacharya
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., DCA,M.Phil,Ph.D.
Exp.: Teaching:-9.0 years
chitra.bhattacharya@atmiyauni.ac.in
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Ms. Nidhi Saxena
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc. Biotechnology,PhD Biotechnology (Pursuing)GSET
Exp.:Teaching:-6 years
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Ms. Dimple K. Kachhadiya
Teaching Assistant
M.Sc.Biotechnology,GSET
Exp.:Teaching:-2.5 years
dimple.kachhadiya@atmiyauni.ac.in
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Achievements
Student Achievement
Year | Name of the award/medal | Name of the students | National/International | Cultural |
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21stFebruary 2019 | Food Making in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Kodiya Happy Vallabhbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.) , Rajkot. | Jasani Riya S. | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Vasa Nandini Nirajbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Debate competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Vasa Nandini Nirajbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Elocution competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Raval Aesha Prashantbhai | National | √ |
August – 2018 | Classical Dance Competition in “AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival” 2018at Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Raval Aesha Prashantbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Collage competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Kataria Shivani Virendrabhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Nariya Princi Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Rangoli competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Makadiya Saloni Hitesh | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Savaliya Nidhi Jayntibhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Dhiyad Dhara Hareshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk – Dance competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Savani Nency Mukeshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Patel Purvi Sanjay | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Debate competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Patel Purvi Sanjay | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Rangoli Competition in “AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival” 2018-19at Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous), Rajkot. | Bariya Trusha | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Nasit Hetvi Shaileshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR -Art and Cultural Festival 2018 Organized by Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut) , Rajkot. | Milan Nileshbhai Kathiriya | National | |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018 Organized by Shree M & N Virani Science College (Aut) , Rajkot. | Siddharth A. Kamariya | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Gazal Shayari Kavya Writing competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Basiya Nilamba Rajeshkumar | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Elocution competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Basiya Nilamba Rajeshkumar | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Lokgeet competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai | National | √ |
2017- 2018 | Group Dance – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot | Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai | National | √ |
2017- 2018 | Singing competition in Tashanbaaz Organized by RED FM93.5, Bajaate Raho. | Kavani Surbhi Hareshbhai | National | √ |
21stFebruary 2019 | Food Making in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2017- 2018 | Rangoli – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2017- 2018 | Handicraft Hobby – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Mehndi competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Rangoli competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Hastkala hobby competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018- 2019 | Hast kala hobby – “Thangannat-2018” in Youth Festival 2018-2019 held at Saurashtra University campus, Rajkot | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
20thSeptember 2018 | Green Gajanana competition in Vakartunda mahostsav – 2018 event organized by civil Engineering Department at Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Sanadiya Sonu Prakashbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Vanpariya Rutvi Kamleshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR – Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut), Rajkot. | Vamja Drashti Dineshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Chotani Shreya Manishbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Ranpariya Devangi Hiteshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Moridhara Hemanshi | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Virsodiya Vruti Dhansukhbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Shalini Girishbhai Loriya | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Jadav Trusha Dhirenbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bhimani Yashmi Bhupendrabhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Rathod Vibhuti Pravinbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Skit competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Rathod Vibhuti Pravinbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Patel Nency Vimalbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bavarva Nirali Jaysukhbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Rangoli competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Sarjanatmak karigiri (Best out of waste) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Elocution (Best out of waste) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bhimani Vrunda Bharatbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Tejani Sejal Kanjibhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Mehndi competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Ruparel Aishwariya Rajendrabhai | National | √ |
2ndAug. 2018 | Salad Decoration Competition “Art and Craft Warfare” held at Atmiya Institue of pharmaceutical Science, Atmiya University, Rajkot | Ruparel Aishwariya Rajendrabhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Sojitra Shruti Ratilal | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Donga Riya Vipulbhai | National | √ |
21stFebruary 2019 | Crazy Idea competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Patel Vishwa Anilkumar | National | √ |
21stFebruary 2019 | Fine arts – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Bhalodi Janvi Maheshbhai | National | √ |
21stFebruary 2019 | Crazy Idea – Painting competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Dalsaniya Krishnapriya Prafulbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Umaretiya Shruti Chandubhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Bhalodiya Tanvi Manojbhai | National | √ |
21stFebruary 2019 | Food Making competition in “Atmiya SCITECH UTSAV 2019”, DBT & GSBTM Sponsored National level symposium organized by Shree M. &N. Virani Science College (Autonomus), Rajkot & Atmiya University, Rajkot. | Jobanputra Himani Maheshbhai | National | √ |
2018-2019 | Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot. | Rupareliya Megha Rasikbhai | National | √ |
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