शासकीय नागार्जुन स्नातकोत्तर विज्ञान महाविद्यालय ,रायपुर
Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate College of Science, Raipur
Established 1948
Affiliated to Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur
Brief History of the Department
The department of Microbiology is established in 2012. It is an emerging area of science with new prospects in field of research and development. Department offers undergraduate course in Microbiology since its inception and post graduate programme is started in the year 2018. Our students are selected in various reputed Universities and Institutions. Department has highly qualified permanent faculty members. Laboratory is furnished with all basic instruments.
Vision
The vision of the department is to educate and train students in the field of Microbiology & expand the knowledge of this scientific field through research.
Mission
To prepare undergraduate students for professional courses & carrier in various fields of microbiology.
To initiate Post Graduate program to prepare students with research skills & in depth knowledge for professional careers.
To enhance research opportunities for faculties & students.
To enhance collaboration with industries & other organizations of high learning.
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Name of professor |
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Journal Name, Year of Publication, Volume and Page No. |
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Sadhana Jaiswal, Preeti Mehta |
Isolation and characterization of multiple drug resistant bacteria isolated from poultry waste water., .
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New Bio World A Journal of Alumni Association of Biotechnology, 6(1):1-6 (2024) |
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2 |
Sadhana Jaiswal |
Antibacterial activity of Cinnamomum cassia against multiple drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. |
Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics, 16(3), 256-259. (2024) |
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3 |
Sadhana Jaiswal |
Bioremediation of Chromium contamination by Aspergillus and Rhizopus. |
Research Journal of Science and Technology, 16(3), 270-3. 2024)
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4 |
Sadhana Jaiswal, |
Nature’s defender: The antimicrobial potential of spices – An overview. |
New BioWorld A Journal of Alumni Association of Biotechnology 6 (1)28-32 , (2024) |
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5 |
Sadhana Jaiswal, |
Antibacterial Activity of Spices against Multiple Drug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Poultry Waste Water. |
The Bioscan, 19(Supplement 2), 97-100 (2024) |
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6 |
Sadhana Jaiswal |
Antibacterial activity of Piper longum against multiple drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. |
International journal of applied Engineering and Technology vol 5 No.S4,1-5 (2023) |
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7 |
Sadhana Jaiswal |
Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Novel Azo Dye Degrading Bacteria from the Industrial Effluents of Raipur City, Chhattisgarh. |
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 21(3), 1175-1182. (2022).
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Sadhana Jaiswal |
A Review on Portulaca oleracea (Nonia bhaji): A wonderful weed of Chhattisgarh. |
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 10(7), 415-2420. 2017 |
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9 |
Sadhana Jaiswal |
Growth and nutrient accumulation by Eicchornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms in Robertson Lake, Jabalpur, India. |
Ecoprint: an international Journal of ecology, 18, 91-100. 2011
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Sadhana Jaiswal |
Isolation and biochemical characterization of bacteria present in root of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart] Solm) in Robertson lake Jabalpur
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Research Journal of Science and Technology vol 3 (3) 164-168,2011 |
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Sadhana Jaiswal |
Biodiversity of bacterial flora in rhizosphere of water hyacinth (Echhornia crassipes [Mart] solm). |
Journal of Ecobiotechnology,2012 |
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12 |
Sadhana Jaiswal, Preeti Mehta |
Finding Horcruxes of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Cardiac health and aging and Amelioration through Triphenyl phosphonium Conjugates. |
Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 18(7), 2025 |
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Preeti Mehta |
Control Of Fusarium Wilt Of Tomato Using Pgpr Isolated From Cheakpea Rhizosphere Region |
Nanotechnology Perceptions -Vol. 20, S10 (2024) SSN 1660-6795 |
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Preeti Mehta |
Evaluation of Bacillus Stercoris Strain D7xpn1 As A Plant Growth-Promoting And Bio-Control Agent Against Fusarium Oxysporum-Induced Wilt In Banana and Tomato. |
Journal of Carcinogenesis. Vol. 24 No. 9s (2025) 0974-6773
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Preeti Mehta, Sadhana Jaiswa |
Exploring indigenous Fungi for sustainable bioremediation of textile Dye |
AD EDUXIAN JOURNAL Vol (3), Issue (3), July-September 2026 ISSN: 3048-7951 |
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Preeti Mehta, Sadhana Jaiswa |
Harnessing native paenibacillus lautus from industrial soil for sustainable bioremediation of hexavalent chromium |
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research Volume 5, Issue 9, 2026 |
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Preeti Mehta |
Exploring the impact of human microbiomes on immunity, metabolism, and disease prevention |
Journal of advanced interdisciplinary studies, P-ISSN 30508924 E-ISSN 3050-8932 |
Collaboration – The PG course is introduced from July 2018, so the department is trying to establish collaboration with other academic institute and labs
Curriculum
2013-14- meeting of board of studies for session 2013-14 was held on date 28 /10/2013 department. The new marking scheme and pattern of question paper setting were discussed and approved by member of board of studies .no major reform in syllabus .
2015-2016- meeting of board of studies for session was held on date 21/04/16 department. Following change were approved by member of board of studies -
repetition of syllabus content should be cut out
multiple choice question and short answer question should be added in B.Sc. III
Proposal To start PG program in microbiology
2017-2018
meeting of board of studies for session 2013-14 was held on date 03/05/2017 department. Following change were approved by member of board of studies - major reform had been done in syllabus of B.Sc. I B.Sc. II B.Sc. III
2018-2019-
meeting of board of studies for session 2018-19 was held on date 25/4/2018
department. Following change were approved by member of board of studies-
question paper pattern were added in syllabus
proposal for PG program has been sent to higher education.
2019-2020
meeting of board of studies for session 2019-20 was held on date 25/7/2019 at department committee Approve syllabus for M.Sc. course.
1. Rangoli competition
To explore the creativity among the students, Rangoli competition was organized by the department of microbiology on 7/11/23. The students of B. Sc. and M. Sc. of the microbiology are actively participated.
Extention activity -
The students of the microbiology department, Govt. Nagarjuna PG College of Science Visited NCNR, PRSU, Raipur on 28/1/ 2025. A total of 31 students participated in the above programme.
Poster presentation and Model competition
ACADEMIC AND CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (2025-26)
Green Day Celebration Date 22/8/2025
To create awareness towards environment students of microbiology perform pot plantation activity
Model Competition
Traditional Food Festival
Training /Workshop
Dr Sadhna Jaiswal
3.26/7/16 to 1/8/2016- Hands on workshop on molecular diagnostics organized by Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay centre for genetic diseases and molecular biology, Pt. JNM Medical College Raipur.
Preeti Mehta.
Student Achievement
2014-2015
Student ( LT.Bonnie Upadhyay) of department Selected in CDS
Students selected in reputed institutes for PG course
Jaya Tiwari selected in Pt. JNM Medical College Raipur
Shivani Gajbhiye in Pt. JNM Medical College Raipur
Pooja Yadav selected in Devi Ahilya bai University Indore
Akansha Mishra selected in Devi Ahilya bai University Indore
2015-2016
Srijal Sharma selected in NET/GATE/SET in 2017
Khileshwari Chandravansi selected in Devi Ahilya bai University Indore
2016-17
Srikant Agrawal selected in gurughasidas kendriya vishwvidyala,Bilaspur
Sayli Moghe selected in Amity University ,Jaipur For PG course
2017-18
Anat Ram Sidar selected in BHU for PG Course
Nidhi Shouri qualified UGC-CSIR NET in 2018
2019- 2020
Shreya Pareek STUDENT OF M.Sc II SEM Presented Paper On An international conference‟ A new microbiome research Era for human welfare and cure of infectious disease”, organized by department of Microbiology,Shari Shankaracharya College,bhilai,28-29 feb 2020
JAY MISTRI STUDENT OF M.Sc II SEM Presented Paper On An international conference‟ A new microbiome research Era for human welfare and cure of infectious disease”, organized by department of Microbiology,Shari Shankaracharya College,bhilai,28-29 feb 2020
Afshin Naqui received certificate in PH452x:MalariaX : Defeating Malaria from the genes to globe ,a course study offered by HarvardX University, date September 18,2020
INFRA STRUCTURE
List of Instruments available in the Deptt. of Microbiology
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Name of instrument |
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Spectrophotometer |
Systronic-104 |
01 |
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2 |
Hot air oven |
Sunstar |
01 |
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3 |
Microscope monocular |
Magnus 13J1235 |
01 |
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4 |
Microscope Binocular |
Magnus 13G1212 |
01 |
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5 |
Desktop computer |
Lenovo
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01 |
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6 |
HP Laser Printer |
P1108 |
01 |
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7 |
Digital pH meter |
EI |
01 |
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8 |
Electronic digital Balance (Keyroy) |
Cap 0.01g – 300g |
01 |
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9 |
Ocular micrometer |
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01 |
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10 |
Stage micrometer |
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01 |
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11 |
Stop clock |
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02 |
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12 |
Camera Lucida |
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01 |
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13 |
Distillation apparatus |
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01 |
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14 |
Electrophoresis with power supply |
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01 |
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15 |
Fire extinguisher |
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01 |
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16 |
Laminar air flow |
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01 |
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17 |
pH meter |
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01 |
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18 |
Digital balance |
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01 |
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19 |
Microscope |
Olumpus 003216,3227 |
02 |
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20 |
Microscope |
Magnus -528227 |
01
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21 |
Refrigerator |
LG double door |
01 |
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22 |
Water bath |
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01 |
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23 |
Incubator |
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01 |
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24 |
Hot air Oven |
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01 |
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25 |
Digital Colony Counter |
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01 |
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26 |
Haemocytometer |
Biocraft |
04 |