Departments
Departments
Department of English
The department of English was established in 1971 to enhance the interpretative and expressive skills of students in an intellectual environment. The department houses a well established library and a well equipped language laboratory. It has highly qualified staff and is headed by Dr. Priya D. Wanjari , Principal who is an eminent erudite and academician of Nagpur. Since its inception, the department has continuously expanded. Today it offers MA in English and is proud to have been recognized as Centre for higher learning and research in English. . The department has now become one of the most revered and recognized pillars of academic community within the discipline and also in the university.
The department arranges various competitions like essay, debate and elocution to improve proficiency in English. It also organizes many workshops related to personality development and various programmes to instill and inculcate core human values and to bolster self confidence.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Priya Dinesh Wanjari
Educational Qualification :
M.A.(English), M.COM., M.C.M., B.Ed., M.Phil. Ph.D
Teaching Experience – Over 22 years
Dr. Neehal Raza Sheikh
Educational Qualification:
M.A.(English), M.Phil, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience – over 28 Years
Dr.. Sunil Damodhar Ramteke
Educational Qualification:
M.A.(English), SET, B.Ed. M.A.(Linguistics), Ph.D.
Teaching Experience – Over 17 Years
Dr. Swati R. Gade
Teaching Experience: over 8 Years
Mrs. Archana S. Gatkine
Teaching Experience: 4 years
Publications- Books Authored by Faculty
Author : Dr. Priya D. Wanjari
ISBN :978-81-7192-077-8
Author : Dr. Priya D. Wanjari
ISBN : 978-81-7192-100-3
Authors : Dr. Priya D. Wanjari and Dr. Urmila Dabir
ISBN : 978-81-7192-131-7
Staff Achievement:
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari has been featured as “WOMAN INFLUENCER ” in one of the leading local newspaper
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was an organizing committee member of the event “Jagatik Marathi Parishad “ organized under Shodh Marathi Manacha. She also hosted the talk show and interviewed the guest.
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was the chairperson for an international conference on “Cyber SecurityAwareness as a Tool For Women Employment” held at D. B. Science College, Gondia
Accolades:
Two books authored by Dr. Priya D. Wanjari, Head, Dept. of English, available in libraries of International Importance –
1. Fictional world of Shobha De
Author: Dr. Priya D. Wanjari
Available in following International Libraries –
I. Columbia University in the City of New York, United States
II. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
III. University of Chicago Library, United States
IV. Library of Congress, United States
2. Diaspora in the novels of Jhumpa Lahiri, Amitav Ghosh and Salman Rushdie
Author: Dr. Priya D. Wanjari; Dr. Urmila Dabir
Available in The British Library, St. Pancras, London, United Kingdom
Book entitled ‘Understanding Feminism : Philosophy, Waves and Achievements’ authored by Dr. Priya D. Wanjari, Principal and Head, Dept. of English of the college recommended for reference studies for M. A. (English) run by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, State University established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was honored with Indian Achiever’s Award – 29th India- International Achievers’ Summit on The Indo-Thai Business Relations, 4th August, 2011
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was adjudged Best Coordinator by Dept. of Adult Education and Extension Activities of RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was honored with Digital India Award
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari was honored with Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award
Professional Membership
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari is a member, Board of Studies (English) RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Dr. Neehal Sheikh is a member, Board of Studies (English) RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari is a former Member, Task Force (English) RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Dr. Neehal R. Sheikh has worked as Director, Students Welfare, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Invitation as Resource Person:
Dr. Priya D. Wanjari,. Principal and Head of the Department got the distinguished opportunity to be a Chairperson in the National Conference on “Gender Equity in S and T for Sustainable Future” conducted by National Academy of Sciences, India(NASI) , Nagpur chapter in association with RTMNU on March 14th-15th 2023
Mr. Sunil D. Ramteke was invited as resource person to guide the students
Departmental Events
2024-25
The Department of English of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Shakespeare Society of Central India and Centre for Literary Interaction and Creativity have jointly organized a National Level Online Quiz Competition for students of UG and PG Programmes to celebrate ‘World Book Day’ on 23rd April, 2025.
04/04/2025-National Online Workshop on ‘Mastering Communication Skills for Success’ to all teachers and Students
19/03/2025 – National Book Review Competition for students of UG & PG Classes, Research Scholars and Teachers of Senior Colleges in collaboration with Department of English of Dr. Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur
21/02/2025-Online Quiz Competition on ‘Indian Constitution’
February- Survey Report: Impact of NEP 2020 on English Language and Literature
2023-24
17/10/2023- The Departments of English of Santaji Mahavidyalaya Nagpur and Dr. Ambedkar College, Deeksha Bhoomi, Nagpur Jointly Organize ‘Workshop on Creative Writing’
2022-23
25/04/2023 -The Department of English of the college organized National Level Self-Composed Poetry Recitation Competition in collaboration with Centre for Literary Interaction and Creativity and Shakespeare Society of Central India
24/04/2023 -The Department of English of the college organized National Level Online Quiz Contest on ‘Shakespearean Tragedies’ in collaboration with Centre for Literary Interaction and Creativity and Shakespeare Society of Central India
2021-22
Departments of English of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Hislop College, Rajkumar Kewalramani Kanya Mahaviyalaya and J. M. Patel Arts, Commerce and Science College in association with Shakespeare Society of Central India celebrate William Shakespeare’s Birth Anniversary by organizing National Online Certificate Course in Shakespeare Studies from 20th till 27th April, 2022.
2020-21
The Departments of English of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, R. S. Mundle Dharampeth Arts and Commerce College, Nagpur and Manoharrao Kamdi College, Nagpur organized an Online Course on Compulsory English for students of B. Com Semester II from 5th to 21st May, 2021.
As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the college, National Book Review Competetion was organized and prize distributed on 17/03/2021
Departments of English of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur and Dayanand Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur organized ‘Online Certificate Course on Compulsory English’ for all students of B. A. Final year of RTM Nagpur University from 23rd Dec., 2020 to 2nd January, 2021.
Department of Marathi
The department was established with an intention of reaping the richness of Marathi language and literature. It organizes host of seminars, workshops to create interest among students in Marathi language. The department has highly qualified staff members and houses a well equipped departmental library.
Dr.Mangala R. Dahat
Associate Professor
Teaching Experience- over 22 years
Dr. Swati M. Wakode
Asst. Professor
Teaching Experience – over 8 Years
Departmental Activities for Students
2024-25
27/02/2025 – Marathi Bhasha Gaurav din and Saanvidhan Jagar Nibhadh Spurdha
01/01/2025 Vachan Sankalp Maharashtracha
03/01/2025 -Savitri bai Phule Jayanti
03/12/2024-Divang Divas
2023-24
27/02/2024 -Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din
2022-23
27/02/2023 -Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din was celebrated to pay tribute to legendry Mararhi poet and playwrite v.v.shirwadkar alias kusumagraj on his Birth Anniversary
27/01/2023 – Guest Lecture on ‘Marathi Bhasheschi Sthiti and Gati’ by Dr. Sharayu Taywade, Principal, Taywade College, Koradi, Nagpur
2021-22
27/02/2022 – Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din
29/01/2022 – Marathi Bhasha Pandharwada Karykram
03/12/2021 -International day of persons with Disabilities
15/06/2021 -One day State Level Webinar on ‘Prof. Sharadchandra Muktibodh Yanchya Sahityacha Punarvichar’ as part of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the college
2020-21
27/02/2021 – Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Deen celebrated online
Department of Marathi in collaboration with IQAC organized ‘Marathi Bhasha Sanvardhan Karyakram- 2021’ from 26th to 30th January, 2021. Inter-collegiate competitions on Translation Skills, Critical Appreciation of Poetry and Poster Making organized.
Department of Economics
The primary goal of the Department of Economics, started in 1971, is to promote a thorough understanding of the economic aspects of the country and various welfare schemes provided by state and central Government . By the end of graduation, the student progresses from the granular view of Indian economics to global perspective The dedicated faculty of the department intends to make the students employable in corporate and academic fields. The faculty of the department who is also a passionate researcher has submitted a minor research project to UGC.
Jagdish R. Watmode
Teaching Experience – 12 Years
Departmental Activities
2024-25
14-02-2025.Elocution competition on Impact of WTO on Indian Economy
10-03-2025. Faculty Exchange Program at Yashoda Girls College, Nagpur
27-01-2025 to 25-03-2025 : Certificate Course in Rural Development
07-04-2025 :Educational Visit to Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Nagri Sahkari Pat Sanstha Maryadit, Kotwal Nagar, Nagpur
2023-24
15-04-2024. Faculty Exchange Program at Yashoda Girls College, Nagpur
16-02-2024 to 24-04-2024. Certificate Course in ‘Rural Development
2022-23
19-04-2023 to 19-05-2023: Certificate Course on ‘Rural Development’
07/01/2023: ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Socio-cultural, Economic and Literary Transformation during 75 years of India’s Independence’
17/11/2022 -Seminar was organized for students of B. A. Part-I on ‘Deductive Method’
16/11/2022- Seminar was organized for students of B. A. Part- III on ‘Importance of National Income’.
17/11/2022 – Seminar was organized for students of B. A. Part- III on 17/11/2022 on ‘Role of Private sector Industry in Indian Economy’
2021-22
Online Webinar was organized for students of B. A. Part I on 07/01/2022 on ‘Adam Smith contribution to Economics’.
Online Webinar was organized for students of B. A. Part II on 07/01/2022 on ‘Says Law of Market’
Online Webinar was organized for students of B. A. Part I on 15/01/2022 on ‘Robins Approach’.
Online Webinar was organized for students on 29/01/2022 on ‘Factor of Production’.
Department of Economics Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur organized Certificate Course in ‘Rural Development’ under Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension Under Jeevan Shikshan Courses on 14-03-2022 to 11-05-2022
2020-21
Lecture series on “Unemployment in India” organized by Departments of Economics, History and Physical Education. A guest lecture by Dr. Ravi Sorte, Shri Pandharinath Arts and Commerce college, Narkhed on 12/02/2021
IQAC Santaji Mahavidyalaya Nagpur and Yashoda Girls College Nagpur jointly conducted practice classes under Faculty Exchange Program from 30-06-2021 to 05-07-2021. Under the Faculty Exchange Program ‘Factor of Production’ topic in Economics were taught to students of BA Part-I of Yashoda Girls College, Nagpur on 05-07-2021.
Department of History
The Department of History came into being in the year 1971. The department mainly focuses on teaching global, comparative, and transitional approaches to the history of the World. The active and dynamic faculty of the department organizes study tours to places of historical interest. The staff member of the department is also passionately engaged in research with a historical approach.
Dr. Shrikant Manoharrao Sontakke
Asst. Professor
Teaching Experience: 14years
Books Authored by Dr. Sontakke
|
Sr.No |
Title of the Book |
Publisher |
ISBN |
|
1 |
Bhartacha Itihas Prarambhapasun-1525 Paryant |
Rajani Prakashan,Nagpur |
978-93-82683-52-0 |
|
2 |
Arvacheen Jagacha Itihas 1789 to 1920 |
Rajani Prakashan,Nagpur |
978-93-82683-48-3 |
Staff Achievement
Professional Membership
Dr. Shrikanth Sontakke is member co-coordinator for Vaidharbhiya Itihasachi Soneri Paane
Departmental Events for Students
2024-25
29/03/2025 -Heritage Walk to British Residency Zero Mile, Central Museum and Gowari Memorial
27/01/2025 To 27/03/2025 :Certificate Course implemented on “Local History of Nagpur” as approved by Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension of RTM Nagpur University
22/02/2025 :Elocution competition on ‘Indian Constitution’
28/10/24 : Gandhi Vichar Sanskar Exam -2024-25
2022-23
07/01/2023 – Department of History, Political Science and Economics jointly organized a National Seminar on “Socio-cultural, Economic and Literary Transformation during 75 years of India’s independence”
2021-22
The department got approval from the Life and Study Center of Nagpur University for the Certificate Course on “Local History of Nagpur”
30/03/2022- Gandhi Vichar Sanskar Exam – Jalgaon was organized by the department
2020-21
02/07/2021 – Under the Faculty Exchange Program ‘”Shahjahan period legacy war ’ topic in History was taught to students of BA Part-I of Yashoda Girls College, Nagpur
10/02/2021- Webinar on life and works of on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science was established in 1971 with an emphasis on imparting knowledge about the political systems of various countries. Because of the renewed interest in political science as a field of study, there are many takers at the graduate level. The Department is constantly engaged in academic pursuits by organizing seminars, symposiums, workshops and conferences. To enrich the students educational experience, renowned personalities from the field of Political Science are regularly invited as guest speakers. The teacher of the Department is actively engaged in research activities and has participated in many National and International Seminars and conferences.
Mr. Vijay Khandalkar
Teaching Experience – Over 10 Years
Departmental Activities
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
August 2022 as per the directions of UGC.
Theme :One India, Strong India.
2021-22
2020-21
Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology was established in 1975. In recent years the subject Sociology has gained popularity among the students. Every year sizable number of students is opting for this subject. Many of the former students who have studied this subject have occupied prominent positions in Government offices and NGOs.
Dinesh D. Petkar
Departmental Events for Students
2023-24
07/03/2024 -College Connect : Seminar on
‘Changes in Sociology at UG and PG level according to NEP-2020’
2021-22
  12/02/2022 – Departments of Sociology along with Bar. Sheshrao Wankhede College, Mohapa, Shri Binzani City College, Nagpur and Sewadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur jointly organized ‘Rashtriya Yuva Sanvad Sankalp Parishad’ in association with Maharastra Andhshraddha Nirmoolan Samiti
Department of Commerce and Management
The Department was established in 1971. The department began with Bachelor of Commerce course in Marathi medium with only two teachers. Today it is the largest department of the college . Presently the department runs courses like B.Com. and professional courses like B. Com. (Comp. Appl.), BBA and M.Com. in English medium which are run on no-grant basis. The department is proud to be recognized as Centre for Higher Learning and Research in Commerce by RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Dr. Shrikant Pajankar
Educational Qualification :
M.com. M.Phil, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience :over 31 years
Dr. Prachi Rode
Educational Qualification :
M.com. M.Phil, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience over 31 years
Dr. Sudhir Godghate
Educational Qualification :
M.com, B.Ed, M.A (Marathi), M.Phil, Net (commerce), Ph.D
Teaching Experience :over 13years
Dr. Usha Pillewar
Educational Qualification :
MBA (Finance), Ph.D
Teaching Experience :over 3 years
Dr. Vanita Naskulwar
Educational Qualification :
M.com, M.A (Economics), M.Phil, Ph.d
Teaching Experience :over 18
Years
Dr. Aparna A.Ambekar
Educational Qualification :
M.Com, B.Ed, M. Phil, Ph.D
Teaching Experience : over 17 Years
Mrs. Varsha Maturkar
Educational Qualification :
M.Com, M.Phil, B.Ed
Teaching Experience:over 29 years
Dr. Nitu Kumar
Educational Qualification :
MBA (finance), M.A(Economics), B.Ed, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience:over 13 years
Mr. Sachin Mishra
Educational Qualification :
M.Com , M.A(Economics)-First Merit in the University
Teaching Experience : over 3 years
Staff Achievement:
Professional Membership
Dr. Shrikanth Pajankar is a life member of
• Indian Commerce association,
• Maharashtra Commerce Teacher’s Association
• Nagpur University Teacher’s Association
• Young Teacher’s association
Dr. Prachi Rode
• Member- Local Enquiry Committee of RTMNU from 2012-13 to 2017-18
• Life member of Indian Commerce Association
• Maharashtra Commerce Teacher’s Association
• Nagpur University Teacher’s Association
• Young Teacher’s Association
Dr. Sudhir Godghate
• Co-editor of National conference (souvenir) publication
Departmental Events
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
Department of Physics
Physics is one of the most important and the core disciplines of Natural Sciences, which finds application in almost every discipline of other natural sciences. The knowledge of Physics and its applications is therefore very important as far as developing scientific approaches are concerned. Keeping this in mind the college started Department of Physics in 2003. The department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic and advanced concepts, but also an insight into recent developments. It nurtures the aspiring students to pursue higher education for the development of scientific society.
The department has a well equipped departmental laboratory with a state of art design. The library has all essential books
Faculty Profile
Dr. Neeraja M. Haridas
Teaching Experience : over 12 Years
Mrs.Bhagyashree Tathod
Sonali H. Golelwar
Teaching experience :- 3 years
Departmental Facilities
A well equipped laboratory
Departmental Activities
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
Resource Person: Mrs. Aboli Moharil, SLRTC Engineering College , Mumbai
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematical and statistical sciences provide career opportunities in traditional fields like physics and chemistry, economics and various budding fields like life sciences. Owing to this, the department conducts various academic activities. The department is backed by highly qualified staff. The department strives hard to set high standards in teaching to make the students thorough with fundamental concepts.
Departmental Activities
2024-25
28/03/2025-Online Quiz Competition
20/03/2025 – Group Discussion
16/01/2025- Essay Competition
27/09/24 & 28/09/24 – Bridge Course
2023-24
Bridge Course On Mathematics for First Year Students in the month of August
2022-23
23/08/2022 to 25 /08/2022 – Bridge Course in Mathematics
2021-22
Student Seminars
Department of Microbiology
Microbiology is an important branch of biological science. It touches many important aspects of our day to day life. Owing to this viewpoint, the department was started in 2003. It has enjoyed consistent growth till date. It is backed by qualified young and enthusiastic faculty. Through enquiry, exploration and experiential learning, the department aims to produce graduates fully conversant with biological principles and rigorously trained in practical techniques so that they are competent and versatile in dealing with future demands.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Anjali Sharma
Ms.Neha Waghmare
Ms.Amisha Kamle
Ms. Ankita Manapure
Departmental facilities
Departmental library with around 50 books
Laboratory:
Department has a fully equipped laboratory with state of the art technology equipments
Departmental Activities
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
21/11/2021 : Poster making Competition on ”Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance” on the occasion of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.Conducted through online mode
18/10/2021: Essay competition on ‘Vaccination is the key to beat Covid 19’ Conducted through online mode
Article writing competition on Mucormycosis through online mode from 27th September to October ,2021 at college level
25/08/2021 : Quiz Competition on ‘General Awareness of Dengue’ Conducted through online mode
2020-21
16/03/2021 College level-poster making competition .
Theme – “Views on impact of COVID 19 on global education system”.
23/03/2021- Workshop for the students of M.Sc-I and B.Sc III Sem-IV.
Topic : “Recent advanced Pathological Techniques used in diagnosis of COVID 19”.
Speaker – Mr. Umesh Chandurkar, Clinical Microbiologist Global Healthcare, Gondia.
In workshop students were demonstrated about the procedure and techniques involved in sample/ swab collection for detection of COVID-19 followed by presentation explaining in detail about RT-PCR.
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry is life. Atoms and molecules—their nature and how they interact—are the foundation for everything we are and everything we know. To help young minds in exploring the atomic world, the department of Chemistry was started in the year 2003.The department is continuously expanding and now proud of its spacious laboratory with state of the art equipments.. The highly qualified teachers in the department are deeply involved in teaching learning and in conducting various activities for the overall developments of students.
Faculty Profile
Dr. R. B. Lanjewar
Head & Coordinator
Teaching experience 35 years
Dr.Deepika Brijupuria
Dr. Savita Mane
Teaching Experience : 10 Years
Dr. Pooja Bele
Teaching Experience : 3 Years
Mrs. Richa Tiwari
Teaching Experience : 2 Years
Mrs. Shital Borkute
Teaching Experience : 17 Years
Dr. Nishigandha Gawande
Teaching Experience : 17 Years
Departmental facilities
• Department has a very spacious well equipped laboratory
Important Features
• Chemical store room
• Regents are methodically arranged in different table racks
• Distilled water assembly
• Fire extinguisher
Departmental Activities
2024-25
13/11/2024 – The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur organized the guest lecture for M.Sc. on 13 November 2024. The topic of the guest lecture was “Molecular designing through Chemsketch and ChemDraw software in 2D and 3D formats” which provides all students with a rich set of easy-to-use tools to create scientifically intelligent drawings of molecules, reactions, biological entities and pathways. Dr. Kapil Ganorkar and Dr. Vijay Sapner, Assistant Professor Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Nagpur, were the guest lecturers.
05/10/2024 – The Inauguration of ‘Chemical Society 2024-25’ The program was celebrated with the brooch distribution ceremony to the members of the Chemical Society 2024-25 and a guest lecture on the topic ‘An Insight into Analytical Chemistry'(Tools and instrumentation).
18/09/2024 – “Poster Exhibition cum Competition on Depletion of Ozone Layer and Its Consequences”
2023-24
28/02/2024 – National Science day was conducted by the faculty of science in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Cell.
30/10/2023 – Poster Competition On ‘Most Contentious Issues Surrounding Nuclear Energy’ on occasion of Birthday of Homi J. Bhabha
16/10/2023 – Inauguration of ” Science club” with guest lecture of Dr. W. B. Gurnule on the topic ‘Future scope of Chemistry ‘
01/09/2023 : Guest Lecturer by Dr. Swaoorup Laxmi Mudliar
on Plastic Pollution
07/08/2023 to 12/08/2023 : Chemistry Bridge Course
2022-23
28/02/2023 – National Science Day
19/09/2022 to 24/09/2022 – Certificate Course in Soil Chemistry
2021-22
06/04/2022 – NPTI Workshop under MoU
27/11/2021 -Intercollegiate Model and Poster making Competition was organized on the theme “Best out of Waste”. First prize was bagged by JB Science College and Second and Third Prize by Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Department of Botany
The department was introduced in 2003. With the relentless efforts of the faculty members, the department has shown an amazing progress. The department is enriched with a well equipped laboratory, various learning resources such as charts, slides, and models. To create a connection to plants and to make students responsible towards Mother Nature, the students of the department have set up a beautiful botanical garden in the college premises. To create awareness about the conservation of medicinal plants and herbal wealth frequent botanical excursions are also organized by the department.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Rajita .A.Lonare
Asst. Professor
Teaching Experience :over 12 years
Mrs. A.S. Sathe
Teaching Experience : over 12 years
Departmental facilities
Department has a very spacious well equipped laboratory
Departmental Activities
2024-25
12/03/2025 – Eco-Friendly Holi Colour making
18 / 02 /2025- Agriculture College Visit Under MoU
03 /02/2025- Training course on Herbarium Techniques & Methodology Under MoU
30/01/2025- Botanical Garden Visit Under MoU
14/12/2024 : National Energy Conservation Day (Students Rally)
7/10/2024- World Habitat Day(Article writing Competition)
28/09/2024 – Green Consumer Day
17/9/2024 – World Ozone Day (PPT competition )
8/08/2024 – Reformation of Botanical Society ( Tree Plantation)
2023-24
06/10/2023-Quiz Competition on the occasion of 69 th Wildlife week celebration
29/09/2023 – Poster competition activity on the occasion of Green consumer day by Nature club, Green Campus and Botanical Society with collaboration of Botany Department.
16/09/2023- Silent Rally with Slogans to conserve Ozone layer on the occasion of World Ozone Day
28/8/2023 – Reconstruction of Botanical Society
28/8/2023 – Botanical society, Nature club, Green Campus committee in collaboration of Botany Department conducted Tree plantation activity in college campus
28/7/2023 – Nature club, Botanical Society &Green Club in collaboration with Botany Department of the College celebrated ‘World Nature Conservation Day’
2022-23
23/03/2023 – World Water Day
21/03/2023 – “World Forestry Day ” . On this occasion oral presentation activity ” Ethno- Botanical importance of different species from various families of plants given by 36 students
20/03/2023 – Taxonomist Appreciation Day – On this occasion activity ” Tribute to Botanists” was organized
06/03/2023- Workshop on Eco-friendly Holi Color Preparation
03/03/2023- World Wild Life Day
10/02/2023 : Excursion Tour to Mahatma Gandhi Scientific Eco Park, Saoner along with students of Zoology
27/08/2022 :Plantation activity in the premises of college
2021-22
29/03/2022 – Conducted plastic eradication drive and study of floristic area under MoU with Dr. Ambedkar College
01/07/2021 – 07/07/2021: Department of Botany , Environmental Studies and Nature Club of Santaji Mahavidyalya , Nagpur celebrated Van Mahotsav week on 1 July to 7 July 2021 by organizing various activites like , tree plantation , Article on Van Mahotsav , Quiz Competition , Slogan Competition , Poster Competition on theme save trees , Speech on importance of Van Mahotsav , Role of plant in boosting immunity
05/06/2021 – World Environment day was celebrated by making students plant trees near their residences and conducting poster making competitions
2020-21
28/03/2021- Department Of Botany ,Environmental Studies And Nature Club organized online workshop on Ecofriendly Holi colors on the occasion of Holi for all college students
22/03/2021- Department of Botany , Environment And Nature Club Of Santaji Mahavidyalaya Nagpur , organized an online poster competition activity on the occasion of World Water Day
21/03/2021 Department Of Botany , Environment And Nature Club Of Santaji Mahavidyalaya , organized an Eassy Writing Competition on the occasion of International Day Of Forest
11/03/2021 -Department of Botany and Nature Club Organized online Power Point Activity on Rare Medicinal Plant
24/12 /2020 Guest Lecture on Mushroom Cultivation By Dr Sumedha Puranik , Ex- Professor , Shivaji Science College,Nagpur
05/12/2020 – Online Poster Competition on World Soil Day
Department of Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Keeping this in mind, service oriented Santaji college started the department of Bio Technology in the year 2003.This young department has grown rapidly since its inception. It houses a spacious well equipped laboratory with latest technology equipments. To empower students with latest technological trends, the department organizes various multi-disciplinary programs through department-industry interface
Faculty Profile
Ms.AnujaKotia
Teaching Experience :over 5 years
Ms.Priya Borekar
Teaching Experience : over 5 Years
Departmental Facilities
1. Instrumentation Laboratory
2. Tissue Culture Laboratory
Departmental Activities
2024-25
05-03-2025 : Shark Tank – Startup Ideas an activity under the theme ‘Intra Institutional Business Plan’ Competition’
20-01-2025 : Model Competition on ‘Space Farming’
27-09-2024 & 28-09-2024 : A two-day workshop on “Techniques in Molecular Biology”
23/08/2024 – PowerPoint Presentation Competition on “Effect of Space on Human Body” on the occasion of Space Day under the theme ” Touching Life While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga” on 23/08/2024 organized by the Department of Biotechnology in collaboration with Department of Physics.
2023-24
06/03/2024 – Power Point Presentation Competition on “Present and Future Trends in Biotechnology in Relation to Artificial Intelligence”
26/02/2024 – “Scientific Salad Making Competition” under Innovative Methods in Teaching and Learning
13/10/2023 – One Day Workshop on “Techniques in Molecular Biology” Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology in Association with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
13/10/2023 – Guest Lecture on “Techniques in Molecular Biology” Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology in Association with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
13/09/2023 -Poster Competition on ‘Role of Technology in Preventing Animal Poaching’
18/07/2023- National Level PowerPoint Presentation Competition on ‘Value of Humans, Animals, Plants and Microorganisms and their Inter-connection for Sustenance’ – Organized by Department of ZOOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY and BIOTECHNOLOGY.
2022-23
29/12/2022-31/12/2022 -Hands on Training on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques – A combined activity with the Department of Microbiology
15-11-2022 & 16-11-2022: Two day Workshop on ” Techniques in Molecular Biology” in association with Himedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai
19-10-2022 :PowerPoint Presentation Competition on “Light Pollution & its Effects”
07-10-2022 :Poster Competition on “Micro Plastic and its Effects”
28-09-2022 :Street Play on “Contribution of Louis Pasteur in the Field of Science” a combined activity with the department of Hindi, Santaji Mahavidyalaya
2021-22
05-04-2022: Model making on sewage water treatement
26-03-2022 : Powerpoint Presentation Competition on “Role of Recombinant Vaccines in Treatment of COVID 19”
28-03-2022 :Workshop on “Bioethics in Biotechnology”
14 – 12 – 2021 : Poster making Competition on ‘Genetically Modified Plants and Animals’
2020-21
18-06-2021 Workshop on Antibiotic Sensitivity Test of Microorganisms by Using Standard Antibiotic Disc and Medicinal Plant Extract
22-04-2021 Earth Day – 2021
16/03/2021 – Power Point Presentation Competition on “Impact of COVID – 19 Pandemic on Environment”
12/03/2021 – Workshop on “Making of E Poster on Research Work”
08/03/2021 – Training on “Handling of Biotechnological Equipments”
Department of Zoology
The department was established in 2003 to help students gain an insight into animal life through a wide range of approaches. Students learn genetics, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental pollution, wild life conservation, besides the classical zoology. The department has highly qualified and research oriented staff members. It is equipped with a sophisticated laboratory.
Maintenance of biodiversity is crucial to our survival. In view of this, the department organizes lot of activities and arranges field trips.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Radha P. Somalkar(Rekha V. Gaurkar)
Teaching Experience :over 12 years
Mr. Mukesh Dhobale
Teaching Experience :over 3 Years
Departmental facilities
Departmental Activities for Students
2024-25
28/01/2025 – Study Tour to Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization Wardha, Maharashtra
30/12/2024 – Guest lecture on “Diet and Nutrition Awareness’
04/12/2024 – Essay Writing competition on World Wildlife Conservation Day
02/12/2024 – Slogan competition on Prevention of HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day
19/09/2024 – Restructuring of Zoological Society
30/07/24 – Awareness Programme on International Tiger’s Day
2023-24
01/12/2023 – Awareness Programme on Prevention of HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day
29/08/2023- Reformation of Zoological Society
31/07/2023 – Slogan Writing competition on International Tiger’s Day
06/07/2023 – Online Quiz Competition on the occasion of World Seabird Day
2022-23
03/05/2023 – Guest lecture on “Post idol immersion study of hydrobiology of Katol river”
23/03/2023 – A power point presentation on the occasion of World Water Day
20-03-2023 – World Sparrow Day celebrated by providing nests and clean water to birds
10/02/2023 : Excursion Tour to Mahatma Gandhi Scientific Eco Park, Saoner along with students of Botany
28/12/2022 – Distribution of Guppy fishes in slum areas
21/12/2022 – Guest lecture on Enzyme Commission (E.C.)
5/12/2022 – Collage making competition on World Wildlife Conservation Day
01/12/2022 :Slogan competition on World AIDS Day
23/09/22 : Reformation of Zoological Society
29/07/2022 :Essay Writing competition on International Tiger’s day
2021-22
16/03/2022 – Workshop and Guest lecture on ‘Sericulture and Future Job Opportunities in the field of Zoology’”
2020-21
21/03/2021 – Online Slogan Competition on International Forest Day
22/03/2021 – Online Slogan Competition on World Water Day
5/03/2021 – – Workshop on ‘Fish aquarium construction and maintenance’ was conducted by
Dr. Kishor Waghmare
4/12/2020 – Online Poster Making Competition on Wildlife Conservation Day
1/12/2020 – Online Quiz on World AIDS Day
Department of Computer Science
The department was established in the year 1997-98 with a vision of relevance in research and excellence in teaching and development in technology. It was first in the University to start a three year B.Com. (Computer Application) degree course in 1997-98. Later on MCM and PGDCCA were started in 2001-2002 followed by a three year BCA in 2002-2003. The department has a vibrant set of faculty including NET/SET qualified teachers and Ph. D holders. It is backed by a highly sophisticated laboratory with 24 hours internet facility with all the latest software. The department continuously upgrades the laboratory facilities to train the students with latest technology to enhance their employability. The department involves students in team projects for solving problems in Computer Applications. It also invites various experts from the industry to share their domain specific knowledge for accelerated growth of students.
Faculty Profile
Amit .B. Rehapade
Asst. Professor and Head
Teaching Experience :over 14 years
Dr. Mrs. Sudha Ramachandra
Asst. Professor
Teaching Experience : over 21 Years
Ms. Vidya G. Banait
Teaching Experience :over 17 Years
Mrs. Madhura K. Naidu
Teaching Experience : over 19 years
Mr.Vikram G. Meshram
Teaching Experience : over 5 Years
Mr. Dhananjay K. Suryawanshi
Teaching Experience :over 14 years
Departmental Facilities
Departmental Events for students
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
Topic : Trends and Opportunities in Cloud Technology and information Security
Speaker : Mr. Anil Tatode, Training Officer of Robotic Dept. of , RTMNU
Department of Home Economics
Home is most important institution in the world. Skills related to home building are a priority. The department of Home Economics focuses mainly on skills related to home building. The department develops recipes, collects information about nutritional facts and makes a contribution to the adaptation of scientific practices in routine household activities.
Faculty Profile
Dr.Mrs. Geeta R. Ambatkar
Teaching Experience : over 11 years
Departmental Activities for students
2024-25
18-02-2025:Narsary Visit (Compost making Activity)
03-03-2025 :One day Block Printing And Spray painting Workshop
28/01/2025 : Mini Event Management – Birthday party Activity
22/10/2024 to 23/10/2024 : Diwali Sale and Exhibition
18/10/2024 : One day Food Preservation Workshop
4-09-2024 : Diet Exhibition
15-08-2024 :Poster competition (International Brest Feeding Week)
2023-24
Department of Home Economics, Santaji Mahavidyalaya in collaboration with Department of Fashion Designing is organized a two days exibition and sale of Diwali Decoration Items on 22 and 23 October in the college
2022-23
13/12/2022 – Discussion Session on “Importance of Immunization and Supplementation for Babies (0 to 1 years)” was conducted for Part-III students
18/11/2022 and 19/11/2022 – Cakemaking Workshop
17/10/2022 – A workshop on ‘Tie & Dye’ was conducted by Dr. Geeta Ambatkar ,HoD. In this workshop construction work was demonstrated using Favicryl Colour with various samples.
15/10/2022 – A workshop was conducted by Dr.Geeta Ambatkar, Head of the Department of Home Economics on ‘Artificial Flowers Design’ using organdy fabric and stocking fabric.
2021-22
02/09/2021 -One Day Virtual National Seminar on ‘Self Employment: Need of the Hour’ organized by Departments of Home Economics of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Dr. M. K. Umathe College, Nagpur, Nabira Mahavidyalaya, Katol and Prin. Arunrao Kalode College, Nagpur
16/10/2021 -World Food Day was celebrated virtually with a session by renowned Dietician Dr. Meera Pingale Khadakkar who emphasized on the consumption of a Balanced Diet
27/11/2021 – Virtual Workshop on Skill Development. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Maithili Ghushe, an expert from Swaatva Creations. She taught the students the Art of Mandala and Wall Hangings.
04/12/2021 – Online Tie & Dye Workshop. Mrs. Manjusha Bhombe from Kalashree Art Classes guided students into learning this traditional Indian Art style using Fevicryl Colours.
13/12/2021 – Lecture on Ways to self-employment in the Present Times. Dr. Sujata Sakhare, Associate Professor at Dayanand Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur provided information to the students over an online mode.
23/12/2021 – Online workshop on creation and assembly of Artificial Flowers using the Organdy and Stocking fabric. The Workshop was conducted by Dr. Geeta Ambatkar with an intention to provide the students an understanding of another way to self-employment.
03/03/2022 – Jewellery Design Workshop in association with Fevicryl Acrylic Colour. The workshop was guided by Mrs. Devayani Bangadkar, Specialist at Fevicryl.
10/03/2022 – Online Guest Lecture on Health problems of preschool children by Dr. Manjusha Giri
29/03/2022- Workshop on Fabric Painting and Block Printing. The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Devayani Baangadkar, an expert from Fevicryl.
2020-21
31/03/2021 – Online Guest Lecture on Samatol Aahar by Dr. Seema Pande, V.M.V. College, Nagpur
13/03/2021 -online Guest Lecture onCOVID-19 Kalat AaharVishyat Ghetli Janari Dakshta by Dr. Ashwini Meshram, LAD College, Nagpur .
9/03/2021-10/03/2021 online workshop on Skill Development to commemorate the Golden Jubilee year
Department of Physical education
Physical Education is very important to the health and development of students. Through physical education students can develop good health and improve self confidence. Considering this , the Department of Physical Education was established in 1971. The department is fully equipped and is headed by an active and an enthusiastic faculty.
Faculty Profile
Dr. Sanjay Khalatkar
Teaching Experience : over 11 years
Staff Achievements
• Felicitation for working as an Editor of an Annual Magazine of Vidya Bharati
• Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Awards Ceremony, New Delhi
Sports Activities/Student Achievements
2025-26
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
2020-21
