Department Of Microbiology
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
Vision
To become a center of excellence in Microbiology education and research by nurturing scientific temperament, innovation, and ethical values, and by developing skilled professionals capable of addressing global challenges in health, environment, agriculture, and industry.
Mission
- To provide quality undergraduate and postgraduate education in Microbiology through effective teaching and practical training.
- To promote research aptitude, critical thinking, and scientific innovation among students.
- To equip students with modern laboratory skills relevant to clinical, industrial, environmental, and research sectors.
- To encourage ethical practices, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
- To foster collaborations, entrepreneurship, and community-oriented microbiological applications
Aims & Objectives
- To build strong foundational and advanced knowledge in Microbiology.
- To develop analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills.
- To provide hands-on laboratory experience using modern techniques.
- To prepare students for higher education, research, and employment opportunities.
- To promote awareness of the role of microorganisms in health, environment, and sustainable development.
- To encourage participation in research projects, seminars, workshops, and outreach activities.
| Courses offered | Year of Establishment |
| UG | 1984 |
| PG | 1999 |
| PhD | 2016 |
Microbiology UG department was established in 1984. Mrs. K.S.K. College takes pride in being the first institution to introduce the Department of Microbiology in Beed city. This department has very good infrastructure facility and department is recognized for very strong 'Alumni' of department working in various fields. The Department of Microbiology comprises three well-equipped laboratories that support effective teaching and practical training. At present, the Department has four qualified and experienced faculty members, including three full-time and one CHB teaching staff member. Dr. S. L. Gutte is currently serving as the Head of the Department. Dr. S.L. Gutte and Dr. R. A. Siddiqui are recognized research guides of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The Department is driven by a team of dedicated and research-oriented faculty members committed to academic excellence. They actively engage in research, publish scholarly articles and textbooks, and contribute significantly to curriculum development and student mentoring. Many students of this department are working abroad in various well-known laboratories. Some students are class one officers, principals, vice principals, some students qualified NET, SET, TOFEL, GATE exams.
