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

1. In depth understanding of basic and applied aspects of microbiology
2. 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
3. Ability to retrieve biological information through data mining and data handling
4. Familiarized with latest and advanced tools and techniques of biological sciences.
5. Capacity to develop, employ and integrate technical and professional skills as a member of team withholding the essence of collaboration, cooperation and integrity.
6. Analysis of scientific issues across the spectrum of related disciplines
7. 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
8. Acquire skills specific to microbiology and allied fields for converting information to knowledge through hypothesis, design, execution and analysis
9. Capability to contribute acquired knowledge leading to find a suitable solutions for an existing problem
10. Uphold the responsibility as a global citizen maintaining professional and ethical values
11. Understand microbiology as a social endeavour in context to bringing about harmony with nature
12. 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.

Achievements

Student Achievement

Year	Name of the award/medal	Name of the students	National/International	Cultural
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	√
2018-2019	Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Joshi Sweta Kamleshbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Gediya Nishtha Vijaybhai	National	√
2018-2019	Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Hothi Jeena Bhaveshbhai	National	√
21stFebruary 2019	Fine arts – Rangoli 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.	Chalpa Shreeya Dipakbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Drama competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Baliya Tuljaba Niteshbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Folk Dance competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Kamani Riddhi Kiritbhai	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.	Ajani Shivangi Mukeshbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Samuh Nrutya (Folk Dance) competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Ramaliya Pallavi Nileshbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Samuh Geet Music competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Manpara Harsh Kantilal	National	√
5thJanuary 2019	Poster Presentation in Science – Manthan Organized by P D Patel Institute of Applied Science, CHARUSAT, Changa with Gujcost.	Manpara Harsh Kantilal	National	√
2018-2019	Mono Acting Music competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Manpara Harsh Kantilal	National	√
2018-2019	Western Vocal Solo competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Shukla Kuldeep Pankajbhai	National	√
2018-2019	Western Vocal Solo competition in AVSAR– Art and Cultural Festival 2018Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College (Aut.), Rajkot.	Shukla Kuldeep Pankajbhai	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.	Mansi Hitesh Ukani	National	√

Faculty Achievement

Name of Faculty	Year	Detail of Awards/ Recognitions	Organization
Dr. Shivani Patel
Dr. Nilkanth Faldu (Prabhumay)	2004	PG Recognition	Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
	2018	Ph.D. Guideship	Atmiya University, Rajkot
Dr. Minaxi Parmar	2016	Best Reader Faculty, Pg Recognition, Ph.D. Guide ship	Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
	2002	2ndprize in seminar competition held in Microbiology Dept./ UG recognition / Ph.D. Guideship	J&J college of Sciences, Nsdiad, Gujarat
	2006	2ndposition in oral presentation at Regional conference on “Microbial Technology for sustainable development”	School of Biosciences , Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
	2004	2ndPrize in oral presentation at “XXII Gujarat Science Congress”	Bhavnagar University, Gujarat
	2019	Ph.D. Guide ship	Atmiya University, Rajkot
Dr. Apexa Patadia	2019	Awarded First Prize for oral Presentation at National Level Seminar	Atmiya University, Rajkot
	2018	Ph.D. Guideship	Atmiya University, Rajkot
	2016	Appeciation certificate as “ Research Output-Faculty” on Vasant panchami	Dept of Library and Learning Centre, Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
	2015	Felicitation certificate for contributors as event coordinator in DBT Star sponsored Scifest	Shree M & N Virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
	2014	Appreciation for contributors as “ Member of Food Committee In National Symposium”- Atmiya Scitech Utsav	Shree M & N virani Science College (autonomous), Rajkot
	2013	Appreciation for lecture delivered on Live BISAG programmes	BISAG- Sandhan , Gandhinagar, Gujarat
	2013	Recognition from Saurashtra University as PG teacher	Sayrashtra University , Rajkot, Gujarat
	2006	2ndposition in oral presentation at Regional conference on “Microbial Technology for sustainable development”	School of Biosciences , Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
	2004	2ndPrize in oral presentation at “XXII Gujarat Science Congress”	Bhavnagar University, Gujarat
	2002	2ndprize in seminar competition held in Microbiology Dept./ UG recognition / Ph.D. Guideship	J&J college of Sciences, Nsdiad, Gujarat
Dr. Abhijeet Joshi	2014	GATE	Central Exam
	2016	NET qualified
	2020	Completed a course over Whole genome Sequencing of bacteria from Coursera
Dr. Mousumi Das	2020	Certificate of completion of a module HOw to write case reports, 07.04.2020	Researcher Academy, Elsevier
	2020	Ph.D. Guide ship	Atmiya University, Rajkot
	2019	Received recognition for Initiation of Research and Academics MoU between University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan and Atmiya University, Rajkot, on13.08.2019.	Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat
	2019	Received Research Recognition beyond duties for guiding student projects at State level, INSEF level 2 on 05.01.2019.	Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College organized by Atmiya University, Science Society of India, Shree M&N Virani Science College,
	2018	Recognition for completion of Sakura Exchange Programme in Science A Japan—Asia Youth Exchange Programme in Science titled “Japanese Support system to inspire & encourage young women researchers in medical sciences for better health & QQL in India” , 2018.	JST & University of Miyazaki, Japan
	2017	VIWA 2017 Award for Young Women in Science (SC/YWS/ Microbiology / AAP-I)	Venus International Foundation,Adambakkam,Chennai, Tamilnadu,
	2015	Hargobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award	Bose Science Society, Tamilnadu
	2015	First Prize for best presenter in National conference ASTEG and BIoLim BioSolutions (P) Ltd conducted One day Regional conference on the theme “ Implementing Research For Future India	ASTEG & BioLim, Chennai