About the Department

The Department of Zoology was established as a premier centre of teaching and research in 1984.The current Head of the department Dr. B.U.Mane along with his faculty members Dr. Bhagyashri S. Madbhavikar, Prof. Sunil Kokare and Prof. Abhijeet Deshmukh strives hard to achieve excellence in all aspects of the department.The department has created a well-instrument and specimen facility through the generous support of the P.D.E.A, College, University and also from DST-FIST program grants. In the 48 years of its existence, the department is credited for producing several students. Its alumni are doing exceptionally well as teachers and scientists at research laboratories. The current research and teaching in the department include various aspects of Hydrobiology and Animal diversity. Apart from teaching, the faculty has been publishing papers in peer-reviewed research journals. More than 50research papers have been published by the faculty. Faculty members have received many prestigious awards and honors. In 2014, one faculty member was selected for Faculty Development Program for completing Ph.D. research work. The Department has been holding various workshops, symposia, conferences and other teaching courses to provide a platform for scientific exchanges.  The Department organizes workshops for college students to make them adept with current trends in various aspects of sciences. Apart from teaching and research, the Faculty members are making substantial contribution to the College system in various capacities. To further strengthen teaching and research in the Department, extensive renovation and facility are provided by the management. The Department has made remarkable strides during the past48 years and is committed to continue to work hard for excellence in Science.