Departments

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.

Departmental Activities for Students

2019-20

Handwriting competition was organized

Workshop on “Marathi Bhasha Praman Lekhan” by Dr Rashtrapal Meshram

Training to Slum Dwellers on Proper Usage of Marathi Language

2018-19

visit to Jagtik Marathi Samelan

2017-18

One Day Seminar on ‘Renowned Saint Ganpati Maharaj Jeevan Aani Kaarya’ was organized on 7thSept.2017 in collaboration with by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Adhyasan RTM Nagpur University.

Subject:- Ganpati Maharaj : Vyakti Aani Karya

Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din on 27 Feb-2018 was organized by Marathi Dept. on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Kavi Kusumagraj alias V.V. Shirwadkar. Dr. Prekshanjay Lipte was invited to deliver talk on the importance of Marathi Language on this occasion. The Programme was presided over by Dr. Priya Wanjari, Officiating Principal of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur. Selected poems of Kusumagraj were recited by students on this occasion.

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.

Departmental Activities

2019-20

Elocution Competition on ‘Global Warming’ on 19/09/2019

2018-19

SHREYAS Workshop for students on Employment Information on 29-03-2019

2017-18

Guest Lecture on Oraganic Farming 16-04-2018 by Dr. Surendra Pothare

Educational visit to Indian Container Depot Nagpur on 19 march 2018

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.

Books Authored by Dr. Sontakke

Staff Achievement

Professional Membership

Dr. Shrikanth Sontakke is member co-coordinator for Vaidharbhiya Itihasachi Soneri Paane

Departmental Events for Students

2019-20

Motivational Speech on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his Management by Dr. Sumant Tekade on 09/09/2019

Exhibition of Coins belonging to Medivial Times and British Era was organized on 09/09/2019

2018-19

Guest Lecture on Travel and Tourism and Historical Sites by Smt. Dhanashri Pandhare imparted on 26/09/2018

Educational Visit to Zero Mile and Central Museum.

Educational Visit to Adivasi Gowari Memorial and British Residency built in 1804

Organization of Gandhian Thought Examination

2017-18

A Guest lecture on “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajanchi Jivan Va Karya” was organized on 17th February, 2018.

Visit to National Monuments and Bhonsles of Nagpur with Parsian Epigraphs was organized on 25-01-2018.

MoU

“Itihas Sanshodhan Kendra”, Nagpur is a Library & Resource centre for Proper documentation of history for future generations of Research students. It holds 2000 rare books especially on Vidarbha & The Bhosales of Nagpur. To make use of this huge repertoire of books MoU has been signed between. “Itihas Sanshodhan Kendra”, Nagpur and Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.

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.

Departmental Activities

2019-20

Voter’s Awareness Drive on EVM and VVPAT – from Nagpur Municipal Corporation

2018-19

Voter’s Awareness Drive on EVM and VVPAT – from Nagpur Municipal Corporation
Awareness Programme on ‘Human Rights’ by Dr. Amar Bondre, Head, Dept. of Political Science, VMV College

2017-18

 Students Seminar

 Aniket Patil of B.A. II participated in Indian Student Parliament held in Pune, Organized jointly by M.I.T. World University Pune & Bhartiya Chhatra Sansad Foundation during 19-21 Jan 2018.

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.

Departmental Events for Students

2019-20

 On the occasion of Police Raising Day Week a workshop on ‘ Precaution while making investment’ was organized at Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on 8th January 2020 by Department of Sociology in collaboration with Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell of the college.

 Students Seminar

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.

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

2019-20

2018-19

Industrial Visit to Lokmat Media Pvt. Limited, Nagpur

2017-18

Guest lecture

Topic: Body language and Skill Development

Speaker: Dr. Tushar Choudhary, Asst. Profrofessor, Porwal College, Kamptee

Topic: Guidance for CA Course

Speaker: Chartered Accountant

Collaboration

To extend cooperation in the field of employment and to provide career oriented skill to students, MoU has been signed between Apna Bazar, Nagpur and Santaji Mahavidyalaya , Nagpur

Add-On Courses

Practical relevance of commerce and management
Duration:- 1 Week( 23-09-2019 to 28-09-2019)

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

Departmental Facilities

A well equipped laboratory

Departmental Activities

2019-20

• Awareness program on ‘Role of a physicist in Radiation Oncology’ on 15/09/2019
• Visit to NEERI on 18-10-2019

2018-19

• Week long Workshop for B.Sc. III students on dual power supply and inverting and non-inverting operational amplifier.
• Sky observation at ‘Science on Sphere,Raman Science Centre’ on 12 October
• A study tour for students of II and III year was organized on 23rd January 2019 at Bajaj Science Center, Wardha

2017-18

• Visit to Raman Science Centre on 23-01-2017
• One day annual workshop on Thermal Power Plant Familiarization at NPTI, Nagpur on 16/03/2018.
• Guest lecture on Nano particles and their synthesis by Dr. Mrs Seema Ubale from Dharampeth Science College, Nagpur on 24/09/2017
• Guest lecture on Ultra Thermal Radiation Sensor by Prof. R.A. Mungmode from S.K. Porwal science college Kamptee, Nagpur on 18/01/2018

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.

Faculty Profile

Departmental Activities

2019-20

  Activity based on “Application of Mathematics to Nagpur Metro Project”

 INFINITY- A Mathematics Quiz organised by the students and for the students on 30/08/2019

  Seminar on “Various aspects of Analysis and Calculus” by staff of the department

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

Departmental facilities

Departmental library with around 50 books

Laboratory:

Department has a fully equipped laboratory with state of the art technology equipments

Departmental Activities

2019-20

Collage and Poster Competitions on “Damage to Biodiversity Caused by Amazon Fire” on 05-10-2019

2018-19

Field Visit
Visit to Sugar Factory- Manas Group, Agro Industries and Infrastructure Ltd., Bela, Dist.- Nagpur

2017-18

 A one day workshop was organized by department of Biotechnology and department of Microbiology, Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on “Techniques in Molecular Biology” in association with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.

Visit to Science Express

 Students visited various coaches of Science Express which had a thematic display of concepts like Bigbang, Nanocosmos, Building blocks of Life from Gene to organism, Architecture of Mind, World of senses, Sensors, from data to knowledge, Global challenges, Spaceship, Earth or home in the Cosmos and the Universe. Students interacted with subject expert in each coach.

Workshop

 Two days hands on training workshop on Molecular biology Techniques in association with Himedia Laboratories, Mumbai was conducted for students of B.Sc.-V Semester. The Techniques covered under the workshop were-Plasmid DNA Isolation and Genomic DNA Isolation.

 Department of Microbiology conducted three days hands –on training workshop for the students of B.Sc.- III year of Botany and Microbiology on production of Azotobacter and Rhizobium Biofertilizers.

Science day Celebrations at college- 28-02-2018

 On this occasion the activity of slogan making competition was organized for the students followed by slogans silent march. The theme of the competition was “Innovation Science for environment Protection” .

Visit to Ankur Seeds

 Visit was organized for I year II year and III year students.

Add-on courses

Certificate course in food science and quality control

Objectives of the course:

1. To provide the basic knowledge of food science, food practices, food laws, importance of menu planning, nutrient role and nutrient biochemistry.
2. To provide practical knowledge of fermented foods, food quality testing, food spoilage and food borne diseases.
3. To develop the awareness about Malnutrition, Metabolic diseases caused by faulty diet and food preservation techniques.

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

Departmental facilities

• Department has a very spacious well equipped laboratory

• New Chemistry laboratory

Important features

• Chemical store room
• Regents are methodically arrange in different table racks
• Distilled water assembly
• Fire extinguisher

Departmental Activities

2019-20

Workshop

 Ethanol Production from Corn by Dr.Shoeb Khan, Hislop College ,Nagpur on 16/09/2019

 Green Chemistry and Handling of Instruments by Dr.Sonali Rahate on 04/09/2019

Guest Lecture

 Coordination Compounds by Dr.MangashThakre ,Sindhu Mahavidyalaya on 10/ 08/ 2019

2018-19

Educational tour on 23/01/2019 to Bajaj Institute of science Wardha

2017-18

 Student Seminar

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

Departmental facilities

• Department has a very spacious well equipped laboratory

Departmental Activities

2019-20

Workshop

 SEED BALL MAKING on 08.08.2019

Guest Lecture

 Plant Taxonomy under MOU by Dr. Prashanth Jakhi, Institute of Science on 20/08/2019

2018-19

 Visit to flower show on 01.12.2018 at Hislop College Nagpur

 Visit to Organ Exhibition on 15.03.2019 at Govt. Medical College,Nagpur

 Eco-friendly color making workshop on 20.03.2019 at V.D.Paranjape School Bajaj Nagar Nagpur

2017-18

 Reformation of Botanical society- On 18-07-2018 new body of botanical society for the year 2018-2019 was formed. B.Sc students are the members of it.

 Visit to Maharajbagh- To identify some rare flora & fauna in Maharajbagh area.

  Visit to NEERI

 Students visit to old aged home

 Botanical excursion tour at Aura Park Bazargaon

 Science day celebration and collage making competition:

 Workshop on making of ecofriendly holi color and awareness program for school children

 Students visit to Seed festival

Students Achievement:

 Ms. Ashwini Yadav B.Sc. final year student was awarded gold medal for securing highest marks in Botany Subject in the university in the year 2017.

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

Departmental facilities

• Department has a very spacious well equipped laboratory

Departmental Facilities

• Instrumentation Laboratory
• Tissue Culture Laboratory

Departmental Activities

2019-20

 Collage and Poster Competitions on “Damage to Biodiversity Caused by Amazon Fire” on 05-10-2019

 An Awareness Programme on proper disposal of e-waste was conducted by staff and students of the dept from 12/10/2019 to 19/10/2019.It was subsequently followed by collection of collection of e-waste. students took the collected e-waste to the e-waste management centre,Sadar, Nagpur

 Workshop on “Seed Stick Making” on 14-01-2020

 Power Point Presentation Competition on “Generic Medicines” on 31/01/2020

2018-19

 Visit to Sugar Factory- Manas Group, Agro Industries and Infrastructure Ltd., Bela, Dist.- Nagpur

2017-18

 A one day workshop was organized by department of Biotechnology and department of Microbiology, Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur on “Techniques in Molecular Biology” in association with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai at the college on 17-09-2018

 Visit to India International Science Festival held at NEERI on 26-09-1018

 Students of Department participated as volunteers in Beejmohotsav-18, Seed and Biodiversity Festival, Nagpur as a part of extra – curricular activity.

 Industrial visit to Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur was organized on 10-02-2018

Add-on Courses

 A short term certificate was conducted by Department of Biotechnology on Plant Tissue Culture for B.Sc. III year students.

Learning Outcomes

 Gavar

 Ladyfinger

Academic Associations

• To foster academic sharing of knowledge MoU was signed between Institute of Science and Santaji Mahavidyalaya on 27-04-2018. MoU will be applicable for an initial period of three years.

• To organize workshop, seminars, conferences, short term training courses and other academic activities MOU was signed between Department of Biotechnology and Botany of Santaji Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur and Department of Botany of Institute of Science

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

Departmental facilities

• Water Bath
• Digital Photo Calorimeter
• Overhead Projector
• Vortex Mixture
• Rotary Microtome
• Speedometer
• Rocking Microtome – Block preparation and section cutting by Rocking Microtome
• Compound Microscope – Students observing slides under Compound Microscope
• Digital pH meter – Estimation of pH of water sample by using Digital pH meter
• Haemocytometer – Total count of WBC and RBC by using Haemocytometer

Departmental Activities for Students

2019-20

 Reformation of Zoological Society for the year 2019-2020 on 10August 2019

 Guest lecture and Workshop on 11/10/2019 by Mr. Tanveer Mirza on “Protection of Birds by Artificial Nesting & Conservation of Environment”

 Students visit to Hajra Fall on 14/09/2019

 Students of III Sem and V Sem visited Dr. Ambedkar college under linkage on 22Aug 2019

2018-19

 Workshop on “Training for integrated fish farming and fish seed production” in association with Indepesca overseas Pvt. Ltd. Pench fish farm, Navegaon Khary.

 Study Tour to Khindsi, Pench Forest Park, Pench Fishereis and Ghogra Mahadev

2017-18

 An interactive lecture on Aquaculture was arranged on 01-02-2018. Dr. Zeenat Kashmiri was the guest speaker.

 An interactive lecture on Adaptations in Birds was arranged on 24-01-2018. Dr. R. S. Bagde was the guest speaker.

 Visit to Campus

 Environment Awareness Program

 Visit to NEERI

 Zoological Society Formation

 Excursion Tour – Aura Park

 Silent march on Science Day

 Student Seminar

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

Departmental Events for students

2019-20

2018-19

Guest lecture on “Cloud and Information Security” by Prof. Anil Tatode, Robotic Department, RTM, Nagpur University on 17/01/2019.

One day workshop on “Python and Networking” by Raj Arora, Revat Network PVT. LTD, Nagpur.

2017-18

Student Seminars

Guest Lecture

Topic: “Animation and VFX”

Speaker: Mr.Vaibhav Karmarkar, Sagar Gede and Pooja Punvatkar Relience Education

Topic: Cloud Computing

Speaker: Mr. Anil Tatode , Robotic Dept-RTMNU

Topic: PHP

Speaker: Mr Anup Khadakkar and Santosh Selokar- SSIT Pvt Ltd

Topic: IT sector carrier oriented seminar

Speaker: Swapnil Pande- Jet King Tech Inst.

Departmental Facilities

Departmental Events for Faculty

A short term Course was conducted on ICT for Administrative and other Departmental Staff.

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

Departmental Activities for students

2019-20

Workshops

 Inter-collegiate Cake Making Workshop on 10th & 11th Oct 2019.

 Tie & Dye on 26 /10/ 2019

  “Significance of wild vegetables” on 21/10/2019

  Skill Development on 17th & 18th October 2019

 Artificial Flower Making on 03 /10/ 2019

Guest Lecture

  Guest Lecture on World Food Day 16th October 2019.

  “Skill Development and Self Employment ” by Mrs. Sanghamitra Manwatkar on 7/10/2019.

2018-19

 Guest lecture on “Nutrition for Preschool Children’s problem and Women’s Health problem” by Dr. Abhilasha Agrawal on 14 Mar 2019.

 Educational Visit to Sitabuldi Museum on 16 Mar 2019.

2017-18

 Guest lecture by Dr. Alka Kotamkar (Sarode) on 29 Sep 2018.

 Guest Lecture on World Food Day 16 October 2018.

 The department organized guest lecture on “Skill development and self employment” by Dr. Shreebala Deshpande on 11 Oct 2017.

 Workshop on tie & dye on 01 September 2018

 Workshop on skill development on 04 October 2018

 Workshop on Artificial flower making on 12 October 2018.

 Inter collegiate Flower Arrangement Competition on 25th Sep 2018

 Workshop on Fabric Painting and Jewelry Making was organized on 24-25 January, 2018.

Exhibitions

 Gramayan Exhibition on 10 February, 2018

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

Staff Achievements

• Felicitation for working as an Editor of an Annual Magazine of Vidya Bharati

• Mahatma Jyotiba Fule Awards Ceremony, New Delhi

Student Achievements

• College Cricket Team as Winners

• College Girls Volleyball Team

• fitness Club-Cross Country on 19-08-2018

• National Sports Day 29.8.2018

• R.T.M. Nagpur University Cross Country-02-09-2018

• R.T.M. Nagpur University Swimming Competition on Wednesday 26.9.2018

• Rohit Riranwar B.Com-III
• College cricket team participated in Punjabrao Deshmukh Krida Mahotsav on 29.9.2018
• Chhatra Sansad on Monday 1.10.2018

• RTM. Nagpur University Basketball Team on Monday 1.10.2018

• CYCLE RACE organised by Rajkumar Kewalramani, P.W.S. College, Tuesday 2.10.1018

• College Kabaddi team participated in R.T.M. Nagpur University, Wednesday 3.10.2018