Shiksha Mandal’s
Bajaj College of Science, Wardha (Autonomous)
About the Department
The department aims at providing the students with a comprehensive foundation in basic and applied aspects of Animal Science enhancing their employment potential, and embarking on meaningful research. Since the inception of the college, in the year 1962, the Department of Zoology has been established as a leading centre for higher education in animal sciences. The Department was the first recognized Department in the District of Wardha. The department is equipped with a basic instrumentation facility, which has recently been upgraded with a number of modern Analytical instruments by prestigious grants fetch by the college (Centre Potential for Excellence from the University Grant Commission, Star College status from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and RUSA). At present, the department is running 3 years of UG (B.Sc. course), 2 years of PG course and Ph.D. programme as per New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP). The Department is also offering 3 certificate courses. The Department of Zoology has been holding various workshops, conferences, and Seminars of leading scientists to provide a platform for scientific insights and update the latest frontier of research to students. To further strengthen teaching and research separate laboratories with state of art teaching-learning facility is available. Department has an up-to-date departmental library with the latest editions of books, internet facilities for students and a well-established museum of local fauna with a unique collection.
Highlights of the Department
- Well-equipped UG, PG and Research laboratories with more than 50 experimental setups.
- Models and specimens for a better understanding of the animal World.
- Well-arranged museum with representatives of all phylum.
- Activities like guest lectures, educational tour to research institutes, workshops on animal cell culture, molecular biology and apiculture.
- Model competition.
- Seminar competition
Courses / Programmes Offered
Undergraduate
Three year B.Sc. Course
Postgraduate
Two year M.Sc. Course
Certificate Course
Certificate course in Vermicompost Technology
Certificate course in Fundamentals of Sericulture
Certificate course in Fresh water Fish Culture
Faculty Profile
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization | Area of Research |
| Regular faculties | ||||
| Dr. M.R. Chandrakar | M.Sc , Ph.D., SET | Associate Professor and Head | Animal Physiology | Molecular Biology |
| Dr. A. D. Theng | M.Sc, Ph.D., CSIR-UGC NET | Associate Professor and PG Co-ordinator | Molecular Biology | Free radical Biology and ageing |
| Mr. V. P. Khandwekar | M.Sc. CSIR-UGC NET | Assistant Professor | Entomology | Entomology and biomaterials |
| Dr. V. J. Sharma | M.Sc, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Fresh water Zoology | Toxicology, Solid waste management, vermicomposting |
| Dr. Saikat Biswas | M.Sc., Ph.D., CSIR-NET JRF | Assistant Professor | Molecular Biology | Neurobiology Neuroendocrinology |
| Contractual faculties | ||||
| Mr. Praful Kalwade | M.Sc., NET | Assistant Professor (CHB) | Animal Physiology | Animal Physiology |
| Ms. Tanushri Wadule | M.Sc. | Assistant Professor (CHB) | Animal Physiology | Animal Physiology |
Supporting Staff
| Name | Designation |
| Mr. P. S. Sable | Lab Attendant |
| Mrs. N. N. Jugnake | Lab Attendant |
| Mr. P. D. Kanaskar | Lab Attendant (Contract) |
Highlights of Syllabus under academic Autonomy
- The Syllabus is framed to ensure that undergraduate students with Zoology as one of their subjects can avail of higher studies in Zoology or any other allied fields of Biology. The postgraduate students learning Zoology will have the academic standard in theory and practical for applying in research or in industry.
- Modifications are done in UG Syllabus where repetition of topics is avoided and more practical-based concepts are included.
- Skill based topics are included in UG and PG syllabus. Additionally UG and PG students are offered Field Project and Research Project for completion of their UG and PG degree.
- The syllabus ranges from traditional Zoology like classification and systematics to more modern Zoology like molecular biology and cell culture.
- The postgraduate syllabus is revised keeping in mind competitive exams like CSIR- UGC NET and SET.
- Multidisciplinary subjects like Biochemistry is included in the postgraduate syllabus which gives the students a wider scope in research and in academics.
- More practical based topics are included in the postgraduate giving students more hands on approach to learn the subject.
Research
List of approved Research Supervisors / Guide
| Sr. No. | Name |
| 1 | Dr. M.R. Chandrakar |
| 2 | Dr. A. D. Theng |
| 3 | Dr. V. J. Sharma |
List of ongoing projects
| Sr. No. | Name of Project | Funding Agency | Name of Investigators | Amount Sanctioned |
| 1 | Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Leveraging nanoparticles as biopesticides against insect pests | Bajaj College of Science, Wardha | Dr. S. P. Biswas | 0.65 lakhs |
| 2 | Investigating the feasibility of rearing silkworms (Bombyx mori) on artificial diets and use of nanoparticle for fungicidal activity for sustainable silk production | Bajaj College of Science, Wardha | Mr. Praful Kalwade and Dr. M.R. Chandrakar | 0.85 lakhs |
List of completed projects
| Sr. No. | Name of Project | Funding Agency | Name of Investigators | Amount Sanctioned |
| 1 | Investigations on Larvacidal activities of different green synthesized nanoparticles on various genus of mosquitos found in Wardha region | RGSTC, Mahrashtra | Mr. V.P. Khandwekar (Investigator) Dr. S. P. Biswas (Co-Investigator) | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
| 2 | Effect of waves generated by mobile phones on development of chick embryo | UGC 42- 510/2013 (SR) | Dr. M.R. Chandrakar | Rs. 11,78,400 |
Research articles
Papers published in National/International Journals (Last 5 years)
| Sr. No. | Authors | Paper Title and Journal information | Year |
| 1 | Amol D. Theng, Bhavana V. Mohite, and Satish V. Patil. | Practical Handbook on Soil Protists: Chapter 13. Isolation of Ciliates and Flagellates from Soil. | 2024 |
| 2 | Amol D. Theng, Bhavana V. Mohite, and Satish V. Patil. | Practical Handbook on Soil Protists: Chapter 14 Isolation and Enumeration of Mycophagous Protist Amol D. Theng, Bhavana V. Mohite, and Satish V. Patil | 2024 |
| 3 | Satish V. Patil, Sunil H. Koli, Bhavana V. Mohite, Jitendra D. Salunkhe, Amol D. Theng, and Atharv S. Patil | Practical Handbook on Soil Protists: Isolation and Cultivation and Staining of Paramecium Satish V. Patil, Sunil H. Koli, Bhavana V. Mohite, Jitendra D. Salunkhe, Amol D. Theng, and Atharv S. Patil | 2024 |
| 4 | Chandrakar M. R..Kalwade P. S., Pachlore G. S. | Biodiversity of Moths in Hinganghat Taluka, Wardha, Maharashtra (India). Advances in Zoology and Botany, 10(1), 18 – 24. DOI: 10.13189/azb.2022.100103. | 2022 |
| 5 | Mamata Chandrakar | The effect of exposure of EMF radiations from cell phones on percentage of Glucose, Cholesterol and Protein in developing chick embryos Applied ecology and environmental sciences,2020, vol.8, No. 6, 422-427. | 2020 |
| 6 | Amol D. Theng | A Correlational study of cranio-vertebral angle with smart phone uses time in progression of forward head syndrome among post graduate students. Int.Res.J. of Science and Engineering, 2019, vol 7, issue 3 47-50 | 2019 |
| 7 | Jadhao, A.G., Biswas, S.P., Bhoyar, R.C., Pinellie, C | The distribution of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotidephosphate-diaphorase(NADPH-d) in the medulla oblongata, spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves of frog, Microhyla ornata. J. Chemical Neuroanatomy 2017, 81:76-86 | 2017 |
| 8 | Bhoyar, R.C., Jadhao, A.G., Sivasubbu, S., Singh, A.R., Sabharwal, A., Palande, N.V., Biswas, S | Neuroanatomical demonstration of calbindin 2a-and calbindin 2b-like calcium binding proteins in the early embryonic development of zebrafish: mRNA study. J. Dev Neurosci. 60: 26-33. | 2017 |
Papers published in conference (Last 5 years):
| Sr.No | Title of Invited Talk /Paper Presented | Title of Conference / Seminar/Year | Event Organized by | International/ National /State/ regional/ college or university level |
| 1 | Exploring the diverse roles of nitric oxide (NO) in teleosts | Dr. S. P. Biswas | Recent Trends in Comparative Endocrinology and Physiology: From Brain to Behaviour | International (Within Country) |
| 2 | Co relation of ABO blood group system and susceptibility for COVID-19 among the local population of Nandgaon Khandeshwar | Dr. M.R.Chandrakar | One day multidisciplinary international conference | International (Within Country) |
| 3 | Screening and exploration of microbe based attractant for mosquito: One step toward novel mosquito control method | 2nd Virtual Annual International Conference on Naturopathy, Nanotechnology, Neutraceuticals and Immunotherapy in Cancer Research ICN3IC 21, 11-12 June 2021 | Jointly organized by School of Life Sciences, BSACIST, Purdue University USA | International |
| 4 | Evaluating the potential of hen egg albumin for supporting the survival of human lymphocytes in primary cell culture | National Conference on Basics in Advances in Biological Sciences, 8–9 Apr 2022 | DRB Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur | National |
| 5 | Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous plant extracts of Azadirachta indica, Laurus nobilis and Melaleuca alternifolia for targeting opportunistic microbes | National Conference on Basics in Advances in Biological Sciences, 8–9 Apr 2022 | DRB Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur | National |
| 6 | Effect of allethrin based mosquito repellent inhalation on haematological parameters of common male Indian Field Rat, Rattus rattus | Second International Web Conference on Advanced Material Science and Nanotechnology, 23–25 Nov 2021 | Pravin Khodke Memorial Trust, Amravati’s Vinayak Vidnyan Mahavidyalaya, Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Amravati | International (Within Country) |
| 7 | Comparative Study of Body Mass Index among male and female student groups | International Web Conference on Advanced Material Science and Nanotechnology (NANOMAT-2020), 20–21 June 2020 | Vinayak Vidnyan Mahavidyalaya, Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Dist. Amravati | International (Within Country) |
| 8 | A survey to understand the impact of home schooling on children due to lockdown and role of women as a bridge between school and schooling | One Day International E-Conference: Queens of ERA – 2021, 23 March 2021 | G.S. Tompe Arts, Commerce and Science College, Chandur Bazar, Dist. Amravati | International (Within Country) |
| 9 | Constraints analysis of Kadaknath Meat preference over other poultry birds meat in the district of Amravati using Garret Ranking Method | National Multidisciplinary E-Conference on Research in Science & Technology for Sustainable Development, 23 March 2021 | Rajashri Sahu Science College, Chandur Railway, Dist. Amravati | National |
Facilities
| Departmental Library | Session | No. of Books /Journals |
| 2024-25 | 445 | |
| Internet facilities for Staff & Students | 3 desktop with internet facility Central Library with ICT facility | |
| Laboratories and Staff room (with dimensions) | UG Lab – 54’ x 27.3’ Lab No. 1 PG – 21.6’ x 27.6’ Lab No. 2 PG – 21.6’ x 32’ Research Lab – 21.6’ x 22.6’ Museum – 27′ x 21.6′ ATC Storage – 21.6′ x 10′ Media Preparation – 18′ x 12′ ATC Laboratory – 21.6′ x 22.00′ Staff Room – 27′ x 21.6′ |
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Departmental Library
Sophisticated Instruments / Major Laboratory Equipment
| Sr. No. | Name of Equipments | Make | Qty. |
| 1 | Water Bath | Tempo | 1 |
| 2 | Single dsitillation unit | Bhanu | 1 |
| 3 | Incubator | Tempo | 1 |
| 4 | Hot air oven with digital controller | Tempo | 1 |
| 5 | Digital Colorimeter | Systronics | 1 |
| 6 | Deep freezer | Remi | 1 |
| 7 | Cooling Centrifuge with voltage stabiliser & Angle head | Remi | 1 |
| 8 | Water & Soil analysis kit | Naina | 1 |
| 9 | Trinocular Research Microscope with digital camera | Olympus Canon G11 camera | 1 |
| 10 | Mini Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Unit | Genei | 1 |
| 11 | Mini Submarine Gel Electrophoresis Unit | Genei | 1 |
| 12 | Variable Type power pack | Genei | 1 |
| 13 | Pipette Variable Volume – 2 ( 0.5-10 ul) | Bioera | 1 |
| 14 | Pipette Variable Volume – 4( 20-200 ul) | Bioera | 1 |
| 15 | Pipette Variable Volume – 3 ( 5-50 ul) | Bioera | 1 |
| 16 | Autoclave | Tempo | 1 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Equipments | Make | Qty. |
| 17 | Analytical Balance | LCGC RADWAG | 1 |
| 18 | U. V. Visible Spectrophotometer | Schimatzu | 1 |
| 19 | Microscope | Magnus | 2 |
| 20 | Horizantal electrophoresis | Genei | 1 |
| 21 | Vortex | Genei | 1 |
| 22 | Microwave Oven | Koryo | 1 |
| 23 | Gel rocker | Genei | 1 |
| 24 | Magnus image Projection system | Magnus | 1 |
| 25 | Magnus inverted microscope | Magnus | 1 |
| 26 | Microfilt Biosafety Cabinet class II Type A2 | Microfilt | 1 |
| 27 | CO2 Incubator Water jacketed series (With Voltage stabilizer and CO2 regulator) | Cintex | 1 |
| 28 | Medimeas Cryostat Microtome with Voltage stabiliser | Medimeas | 1 |
| 29 | Refrigerator | Samsung | 1 |
| 30 | UPS | APC | 1 |
| 31 | Variable Volume Micropipette (0.5 – 10 ul) | GENEI | 1 |
| 32 | Variable Volume Micropipette (20 – 100 ul) | GENEI | 1 |
| 33 | Variable Volume Micropipette (40 – 200 ul) | GENEI | 1 |
| 34 | Micropipette ( 200 – 1000 ul) | GENEI | 1 |
| 35 | Stereo Zoom Research Microscope with adapter | Carl zeiss | 1 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Equipments | Make | Qty. |
| 36 | Inclined Monocular Microscope (Model No. MLX-M) | Magnus | 4 |
| 37 | Burette metal stand with clamp | LLS | 10 |
| 38 | Air Curtain 3′ x 7 with sensor | Russ. | 1 |
| 39 | Variaspenser 0.25 – 2.5ml | Tarson | 2 |
| 40 | Variaspenser 0.5- 5ml | Tarson | 2 |
| 41 | Variaspenser 1-10 ml | Tarson | 2 |
| 42 | Variaspenser 2.5 – 25 ml | Tarson | 2 |
| 43 | Variaspenser 5-50 ml | Tarson | 2 |
| 44 | Binocular Microscope LED Model : Vision 2000 | Labomed | 5 |
| 45 | Homoenizer | Remi | 1 |
| Advance Rotary Microtome (Latest “Spencer” 820-Type) | |||
| 46 | Disposable blade holder for low profile/high profile blades | Medimeas | 1 |
| Disposable blade for low profile/high profile blades (pack of 50) | Medimeas | 1 | |
| Automatic knife sharpner (spencer type) | Medimeas | 1 | |
| Knife Sharpner abrasive (two bottles of 200 ml) | Medimeas | 1 pack of 2 | |
| 47 | UV Face Shield (imported) | 1 | |
| 48 | UV Trans-illuminator Regular, Viewing Area of 20 x 14 cm | 1 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Equipments | Make | Qty. |
| 49 | Contech Digital Balance ( Model No. CAS-234 without motorized internal calibration | Contech | 1 |
| 50 | Magnetic Strirrer cum Hot plate ( Cat-6030, Size 18×18 cm, Capacity 5Ltr | Tarson | 1 |
| 51 | Microscopes (Molocular Laboratory Microscope Model HB) | Magnus | 10 |
| 52 | Digital Micro Pipette, Increment 0.2 µl : 20-200 ul | Genaxy (GENSLEEK – 200) | 10 |
| 53 | Digital Micro Pipette, Increment 1 µl : 100-1000 ul | Genaxy (GENSLEEK – 1000) | 2 |
| 54 | Magnus Mono Microscope (Model no. HM 100) | Magnus | 7 |
| 55 | Digital Portable Muscle Stimulator | Biotech | 1 |
| 56 | Soxhlet Extraction Unit | B.K. Instrument Co. | 1 |
 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer |  Vortexer |  Dissecting Microscope |
 pH meter |  Water Bath |  Microtome |
 Homogenizer |  Centrifuge |  Soxhlet Apparatus |
Activities
- Organized a guest lecture in association with Department of Botany on ‘All about owls’ by Dr.Jayant Wadatkar to celebrate Wildlife week (04.10.2021)
- Organized a guest lecture on ‘Introduction to forensic biology’ by Dr.Archana Mahakalkar to inaugurate the Zoological Society of the Department. (12.02.2021)
- Organized Scientific Model, Rangoli and Poster Competition to Celebrate the National Science Day (28.02.2022)
- Organized State-level Biogenius Competition in association with Alumni Association Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities, Amravati on 28.03.2022
- Organized an Elocution Competition on the occasion of International Tiger Day on 29.07.2022
- Organized a guest lecture of Dr. Kanchan Phatak in association with Bajaj Science Education Center on 11.09.2022
- Celebrated the Wildlife week by organizing a postcard painting competition and a guest lecture of RFO Rupesh Khedkar on 4.10.2022
- Celebrated National Science Day, 2023 by organizing Science Fair and Seminar Competition
- Celebrated Wildlife week, 2023 by organizing Postcard painting Competition.
- Organized State level Biogenius Competition in association with Alumni Association Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities, Amravati on February 2024
- Celebrated National Science Day, 2024 by organizing Nature walk and Science Model Competition and Exhibition.
- Organized Online Guest lecture on topic”Biology: A Lucrative Career Option.” By Dr. Srihari Pingle on 18.07.24
- Organized “Butterfly Walk” for UG and PG students on 13/07/2024.
- Organized Educational tour to Hyderabad form 13/12/2024 to 16/ 12/2024
- Organized Hemoglobin and BMI estimation Camp for the faculty, students and teachers of Bajaj College of Science
- Organized one day State level seminar on “ Recent Trends in Biological and Chemical Sciences” on 31st January, 2025
- Organized Campus Bird Count on 15/02/2025
- Organized Exposure trip to MGIRI on 24/02/2025
- Celebrated National Science Day by organizing Science Model Making Competition and Exhibition.
Photo Gallery
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Academic Achievements of Students
| Sr. No. | Name of the student | Competitive/Entrance Exam |
| 1 | Ms. Rewati Lonkar | SET 2021 |
| 2 | Ms. Prajakta Rajesh Chalurkar | SET 2022 |
| 3 | Mr. Tejas Diliprao Tajane | SET 2022, GATE 2024 |
| 4 | Ms. Pranita Diliprao Ashtankar | RTMNU PET |
| 5 | Ms. Kaumudini Bhimrao Ambade | Gondwana University PET 2022 |
| 6 | Mr. Praful Kalwade | NET 2022, NET 2024 |
| 7 | Ms. Nandini Surjuse | MH SET, 2024 |
| 8 | Dilip Raghavan | NIMHANS, GATE |
| 9 | Sahil Sambharkar | Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction, University of Siena, Italy |
Student Placements
| Sr. No. | Name of students placed | Name of the employer | Pay package at appointment |
| 1 | Ms. Prajkta P. Bhutey | Tata Consultancy Services, Nagpur | NA |
| 2 | Ms. Pallavi D. Ughade | Tata Consultancy Services, Nagpur | NA |
| 3 | Ms. Vedika D. Fatinge | Tata Consultancy Services, Nagpur | NA |
| 4 | Ms. Aishwarya Mhaiskar | Tata Consultancy Services, Nagpur | 3.0 Lakh |
| 5 | Ms. Suhas Dandekar | Xeam Ventures Pvt. Ltd. | 3.24 Lakh |
| 6 | Ms. Ashlesh Katpatwar | NEERI, Nagpur | 3.0 Lakh |
| 7 | Ms. Afsana Saudagar | Dept. of Paediatrics, MGIMS, Sewagram | 3.72 Lakh |
| 8 | Ms. Revati Lonkar | Shiksha Mandal’s Bajaj College of Science, Wardha | 1.65 Lakh |
| 9 | Ms. Trupti Bhute | Shiksha Mandal’s Bajaj College of Science, Wardha | 1.65 Lakh |
| 10 | Mr. Sanket Bhoyar | Uttam Value Steel Limited, Wardha | 1.85 lakh |
| 11 | Mr. Snehal Dhone | Jennifer, Project Manager, TCS, Nagpur | 3.5 Lakh |
| 12 | Ms. Sayali N. Jagtap | Pyramid IIT-JEE Medical Foundation Nagpur. NANDANVAN CENTRE Bhande plot square, Umred road, Nagpur. | 2.4 Lakh |
| 13 | Ms. Pratiksha Getme | Ishved Biotech Pvt Ltd. (Tissue culture laboratory) Aurangabad-Nagpur Highway, Sindkhedraja, Buldhana- 443001 | 1.2 Lakh |
| 14 | Ms. Nikita Khare | Dr. Suvarna Patil, HoD, Taywade College, Mahadula- Koradi (Nagpur) | 0.96 Lakh |
| 15 | Mr. Anup Mate | New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Wardha | 0.96 Lakh |
| 16 | Ms. Hemlata Wanjari | Excellence Academy, Karanja Ghadge, Dist. Wardha – 442001 | 0.96 Lakh |
| 17 | Ms. Laxmi Gharpure | Punjab National Bank, Wardha | 2.76 Lakh |
| 18 | Mr. Praful Kalwade | Vidya Vikas Arts, Commerce and Science College, Samudrapur | 1.2 lakh |
| 19 | Ms. Kalyani Sahare | Swami Vivekanand College, Amgaon | 0.84 Lakh |
| 20 | Ms. Prajakta Charulkar | Mount Carmel Convent School, Samudrapur | 1.8 lakh |
| 21 | Miss. Snehal Mogarkar | Aditi Healthcare Management, Mumbai | 2.00 Lakh |
| 22 | Miss. Vaishnavi Chauhan | Oasis Fertility, Secunderabad, Hyderabad | 3.80 Lakh |
| 23 | Ms. Ashwini Nasare | Bajaj Science Centre, Wardha | 1 lakh |
| 24 | Mr. Snehal Dhone | Tata Consultancy Services, Nagpur | 3.5 lakh |
| 25 | Ms. Vishuddha Alone | School Teacher | 1 lakh |
| 26 | Mr. Tejas Tajne | MGIMS, Sewagram | 3.6 lakh |
| 27 | Shivani Bhomle | Physicswala | 11.16 lakhs p.a. |
| 28 | Snehal Bhagat | HDFC | 3.2 lakhs p.a. |
| 29 | Vaishnavi Asolkar | Zyoin Group | 3.12 lakhs p.a. |
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