our Departments
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science
- Languages
- PG Courses
- Physical Education
- Economics
- History
- Journalism
- Political Science
- Sociology
Department of ECONOMICS
Department of Economics was established in the year 1956 and has the distinction of teaching the subject for the students of all streams. Economics is offered as a core subject for BA and as an open elective subject for B. Com and B. Sc. Year after year, the department has been successfully producing quality conscious and bright youngsters who are stepping out as enthusiastic citizens. The main goal of the department is to create a spirit of socio-economic consciousness and ethical values among the present generation. At present, there are 2 faculty members in the department teaching Economics.
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Programmes Offered
- Economics, History
- Economics, Sociology
- Economics, Political Science
- Economics, Psychology
BA with Economics as major under SEP:
- History, Economics and Sociology
- History, Economics and political science
Open electives offered for B. Com Programme
- I semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
- II Semester- Contemporary Indian Economy
- IV Semester- Economics of Human Development
Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme
- I Semester- Managerial Economics
- II Semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
- III Semester- Economics of Human Development
Teaching staff
Smt. Vanitha. R
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.A, UGC NET (Ph.D)
• Area of interest: Mathematical Methods for Economics
• Teaching experience: 19 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 10
• No. of Papers Published: 09
Dr. Mohammed Ashfaq Ahamed
Assistant Professor
• MA, K.SET, Ph.D
• Area of interest: Financial Institutions and Markets, Econometrics and Development Economics
• Teaching experience: 04 years
• Industrial experience if any: 3 years 4 months (Research experience at ISEC)
• No. of Papers Presented: 11
• No. of Papers Published: 08
Vision
Creating productive human assets and empowering them to face the challenges of the real world.
Mission
To popularize the study of Liberal Arts, especially Economics and help the students understand the need for preparedness for facing competitive exams like IAS, IES, IFS, KAS and also to face the global challenges.
Best Practices of the Department
- Organizing A D Shroff Memorial Elocution competition annually in association with Forum of Free Enterprises, Mumbai
- Department library kept open for students with 350 volumes
- Conduct of certificate course in Human Resource Management
- Providing study materials and having informal discussion and guidance to the students attempting Economics paper in regional language (Kannada)
- Giving personal attention in teaching Mathematical Methods for Economists for BA students
- Department faculty counsels the students and parents whenever they approach.
Faculty Achievements
Department Activities
The Department of Economics conducts industrial visits, seminars, lectures, elocution competition, collage competition, humanities fest, National handloom day and awareness talks such as eradicate corruption, significance of body language etc. The department also invites eminent speakers to deliver talks on current affairs in Economics. The department in collaboration with Mysore Education Society conducts Nobel Insight Lecture on Economic Sciences every year.
Department of HISTORY
The Department of History was established in the year 1957. It mainly flourished under the leadership of Prof. Venkatakrishna Iyengar, Prof. Parimala, Prof. Sumithra, Prof. Sheshadhri, Prof. Manjunath and Prof Dr. Ramanjaneya P. At present the Department is ably run by Smt. Maheshwari N Kumar, Head of the Department. The Department of History is dedicated to help students understand the present-day scenarios of the world through the tales of the past. With each session covering different areas of history that altered with the future to come, we encourage students to learn the dynamicity of the world around them. The curriculum is crafted carefully knitting information into tales, trajectories, and theories. The aim is to expose students to the information that helps them trace the causes and effects that have led to the world as we know it today.
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Programmes Offered Under NEP
BA Programme
- HE (History, Economics)
- HP (History, Political Science)
- HS (History, Sociology)
Open electives offered for B. Com Programme
I semester:
- Cultural History of Karnataka (CE300 to CE1000) – Part 1
- Introduction to Archeology
History & Historians
II Semester
- Cultural History of Karnataka (CE1100 to CE1750) – Part 1
- Manuscript- ology
- India as seen by Foreign Travelers
IV Semester:
- Introduction to Epigraphy
- Freedom Movement in Karnataka (1800 to 1947)
Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme
I Semester:
- Cultural History of Karnataka (CE300 to CE1000) – Part 1
- Introduction to Archeology
- History & Historians
II Semester:
- Cultural History of Karnataka (CE1100 to CE1750) – Part 1
- Manuscript- ology
- India as seen by Foreign Travelers
III Semester:
- Introduction to Epigraphy
- Freedom Movement in Karnataka (1800 to 1947)
Open electives offered for B. Com Programme
- I semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
- II Semester- Contemporary Indian Economy
- IV Semester- Economics of Human Development
Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme
- I Semester- Managerial Economics
- II Semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
- III Semester- Economics of Human Development
TEACHING STAFF
Smt. Maheshwari N Kumar
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.A, KSet
• Area of interest: Modern Indian History & European History
• Teaching experience: 04 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 01
• No. of Papers Published: 01
Ms Thejeshwari S
Lecturer
• MA
• Area of interest: Ancient Indian History & Medieval Indian History
• Teaching experience: 01 years
Vision
To encourage students to appreciate the evolution through which mankind has found its way to be what it is today. Thus, instigating them to find a deeper understanding of the political, social, economic, literary, and an overall humanitarian situation.
Mission
- To provide a solid basis for comprehending the historical processes’ dynamics.
- To provide a platform where people can analyze problems with a critical mindset.
- To help provide scope for further studies in History for interested students. ∙ To emphasize the importance of history to better understand their present.
- To encourage a feeling of community by using historical narratives to build a sustainable future.
Best Practices of the Department
- We encourage our students to undertake peer teaching activities and be mentors to the upcoming batch of students.
- We also aim to provide practical exposure which helps students to understand and explore various opportunities in the subject.
- We also facilitate visits to places with historical significance which enables the students to understand history better.
- We ensure students have access to adequate resources both in English & Kannada that would help them approach university examinations as well as other competitive examinations.
Department Activities
The Department of History conducts visits to places with historical significance, heritage walks, seminars, lectures, humanities fest, and National handloom day. It also association with Mythic Society, Bangalore and encourages the students towards gaining practical exposure of the subject.
- Inter-collegiate Fest “Abyudhaya” organized by Department of Humanities
- Historical visit to Shivana Samudra, Somanathapura, Talakad, Bailakuppe, Ajantha & Ellora.
- Heritage Walk
- Visit to Mythic Society, where the students gained knowledge about “Digitalization of Inscriptions”
- Hands on training for students on Digitalization of Inscriptions
Department of JOURNALISM
The Journalism department was started in the 2005 to meet growing trends of flourishing media industry. Studying this course will help students to get wider perspective of the subject in different genres of media such as print, broadcast and online. The course provides students with hands on experience by sending the students to on field reporting, news reading, interviews, any political or social events, editing tools- software learning, content writing, research and many more.
Many students graduated from this course are working in different media houses like TV9, DD NEWS, Republic TV, Raj News, Digvijaya news channel, Photo Journalist, Camera crewman, Deccan Herald, The Hindu, advertisement sectors.
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Programmes Offered
- BA Programme
- Psychology-Journalism(PJ)
- Optional English- Journalism(JOE)
TEACHING STAFF
Sangeetha R
HOD of Journalism department
• Qualification: MSc in Journalism & mass communication
• Area of interest: Magazine Journalism
• Teaching experience: 17 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 02
• No. of Papers Published: 03
Vaishnavi V
Assistant Professor
• M.A in Journalism & Mass communication
• Area of interest: Political Journalism, Advertising
• Teaching experience: 10 months
• No. of Papers Presented: 05
Vision
READ, WRITE, ANALYSE AND REPEAT
Mission
To equip budding journalists with opportunities to gain practical experience with media equipment and inculcate a sense of responsibility and work ethics.
Best Practices of the Department
- Mock press activity
- News reading
Faculty Achievements
- BOE member of BCU and other autonomous universities
Department of political science
Department was established in august 2019 with BA HEP combination
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Programmes Offered
- HISTORY, ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE
- HISTORY, JOURNALISM, POLITICAL SCIENCE
- OPTIONAL KANNADA, JOURNALISM, POLITICAL SCIENCE
teaching staff
Rajesh
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.A Public Administration
• Teaching experience: 13 years
• Industry Experience: Consultant
• Areas of interest: Political Theory and Political Economy
Vision
To Build Enlightened Global Political Community
Mission
Holistic Development of the learners by Imparting Democratic, Human and Secular Values
Department of sociology
Department of Sociology was established in 1959. Sociology Department is focusing on learner centric methods of teaching. Students are trained to develop logical thinking. We sensitize the students to take various social responsibilities.
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Programmes Offered
BA with sociology as major under SEP combinations:
- History, Economics and Sociology
- History, Economics and political science
- Psychology, Journalism and Optional English
teaching staff
Anupama S
Assistant Professor / HoD
• Qualification: M.A, MPhil
• Area of interest: Sociology of Education, Sociology of Women, Industrial Sociology
• Teaching experience: 23 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 06
• No. of Papers Published: 03
Vision
- Our vision is to socialize, sensitize and support the students
- To promote scientific understanding of society
Mission
- To train up human resources
- To develop logical thinking among students
- To sensitize students to take various social activities
Best Practices of the Department
- Focus on learner centric methods of teaching.
- Role play is an activity conducted regularly in our class room.
- Distribution of paper bags during festivals in and around Malleshwaram.
Faculty Achievement
BOE member of BCU and other autonomous universities
Department Activities
Sociology offers a distinctive and enlightening way of looking and understanding the social world in which we live and which shapes our lives. Sociology looks beyond normal, taken-for-granted views of reality, to provide deeper, more illuminating and challenging understandings of social life.
Department of COMMERCE
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Programmes Offered
- B.com (Regular)
- Specialization: Accountancy, Finance, Marketing , Human resource
teaching staff
Deepa Dharshini G P
Assistant Professor / HoD
• Qualification: M.com., M.B.A.,PGDMM, B.Ed in commerce, B.Ed in economics, Kset, Phd (pusuing) and advance training course in Bharath scout and guide
• Area of interest: Marketing
• Teaching experience: 11 years
• Number of Papers presented: 04
• Number of Papers published: 02
Indu Y
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.com , B.Ed & (Ph.d)
• Area of interestFinance, Human Resource and Taxation and Law
• Teaching experience: 11 years
• Industrial experience: 1year
• No. of Papers Presented: 01
Dr.Yeshwanth Kumar C.K
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.com., Kset.,PhD.,MA(KAN)
• Area of interest: Direct taxes, Research, Literature ,Human Resource,Marketing & Finance
• Teaching experience: 11 years
• Number of Papers presented: 06
• Number of Papers published: 06
Jyothsna KV
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.com, B.Ed , PGDHRM
• Area of interest: Banking and marketing
• Teaching experience: 08 years
• Number of Papers presented: 03
• Number of Papers published: 01
Sindhu Prabhakara N
Assistant professor
• Qualification: M.Com (integrated ) , B.Ed , K- SET
• Area of interest: Accounts and Taxation
• Industrial experience: Internship at Goldman Sachs for 6 months
• Teaching experience: 09 years
• Number of Papers presented: 05
• Number of Papers published: 03
Swetha Sarathy S
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: MBA, Ph.D Registered
• Area of interest: Finance
• Teaching experience: 08 years
• Industrial experience : 4 years
• Number of Papers presented: 06
• Number of Papers published: 03
Pallavi. P
Assistant professor
• Qualification: Mcom, KSET, NET, pursuing Ph. D
• Area of interest: All Commerce subjects
• Teaching experience: 08 years
• Number of Papers presented: 2 International and National levels
• Number of Papers published: 01
Shilpa K P
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Com, UGC – NET ,MBA, PGDBA, PGDHRM, PGDMM ( Ph. D)
• Area of interest: Accounting & Taxation
• Teaching experience: 13 years
• Number of Papers presented: 68
• Number of Papers published: 12
Sindhu Bhairavi G. U
Assistant professor
• Qualification: M. Com, NET QUALIFIED (PhD from University of Mysore)
• Area of interest: Dancing
• Teaching experience: 06 years
• Number of Papers presented: 01
• Number of Papers published: 07
Nischitha H
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: MCom, NET, KSET, PGDBA, MBA,(phd.)
• Area of interest: Accounting and taxation, Marketing Management, HRM
• Teaching experience: 08 years
• Number of Papers presented: 17
• Number of Papers published: 08
• Number of journals published: 05
Pavithra.C
Assistant professor
• Qualification: MCom, NET(JRF), KSET
• Area of interest: Accounts and Finance
• Industry experience: 6 months at HSBC (credit services) as assistant manager
• Teaching experience: 02 years
• Number of Papers presented: 09
• Number of Papers published: 03
Vision
- Providing quality education and creating opportunities towards meeting the needs of global competencies.
- Creating research activities which enhances the department’s excellence .
Mission
- Enabling the students to be competent and to face the challenges of the corporate world by imparting quality and value based business education. The department strives to enhance the quest for excellence, skills, attitudes, and creativity in students. It creates human approach based on dedication and selfless commitment.
- To impart innovative techniques of teaching, continuous evaluation of teachers and students performance, setting up of bench mark in providing quality education.
- Inculcate empathy & emotional Stability.
Best Practices of the Department
- Periodical mentoring of the students,
- Regular parent teacher meetings,
- Regular departmental meeting.
- The annual magazine of the department.
Faculty Achievements
Sindhu Bhairavi G. U
- Have been the 6th State topper at 2nd PUC
- Have won the following awards-
- As a student- Prathibha Puraskara, Kadala Muttu
- As a faculty- Daari Deepa from Nelasogadu cultural association
- Completed Vidhwath in Bharathanatyam
- Have been invited as a judge for inter-collegiate fests held at Surana College and Jain College
- Have been a resource person for a webinar titled ‘Decoding the language of Bharathanatyam’ by the Department of Commerce, MESCACS and a seminar titled “ Team building activity- Attitude is the key to personality” at St. Claret College and has performed in a special programme titled GURU NAMANA which was relayed live on YouTube.
Pavithra C.
- Best cadet award from St. Miras High school
- Best outgoing student for the academic year 2020-2021 from Mount Carmel College.
- Research report on capital budgeting technique which was part of my M.com programme was selected to be published in Mount Carmel college Journal.
- Best paper and Best paper presentation award from VET institute of ARTS and SCIENCE for paper titled “A study on impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment and development of employees in MNC’s with special reference to Bengaluru”.
- Resource person at a webinar on personality development –“ DO WHAT YOU ARE” at VET institute of ARTS and SCIENCE
Pallavi P.
- Awarded with the prestigious “Vidya Chethana Award” by Karnataka Prathibha Vardhaka Academy.
- Awarded with the prestigious “Vidya Siri Award” by Karnataka Rajya Vishwakarma Samaja.
- Successfully cleared the assessment and certified as “Business Correspondent and Facilitator”, conforming to National Skill Qualifications Framework Level–3, by BFSI – Skill Council of India, a National Skills Development Corporation initiative, Government of India.
- Certified as “Business Accountant”, a UGC sponsored Course, approved by Bangalore University.
- Have served as Vigilance Squad Member for UG/PG/B. ED Examinations of BCU.
- Won BEST PAPER AWARD for the research paper presented in the 22nd International conference organised by Research Development Association, Jaipur.
- Deputed as External Examiner for Dissertation of B. Com students of Kristu Jayanthi College Bangalore (Autonomous).
- Have been invited as judge for the events at RNSIT College and NMKRV College.
Department Achievements
- National and International conferences
- A video during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
- Ranks in the university.
- Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
- Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
- Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
- 55 plus webinars
- A series of seminars every year.
- National and International conferences
- Avideo during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
- Ranks in the university.
- Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
- Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
- Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
- 55 plus webinars
- A series of seminars every year.
Department Activities
- Physics
- Chemistry
- UG Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Electronics
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Zoology
Department of physics
The department was established in the year 1969. At present there are 5 teaching faculty members who are qualified and committed to facilitate students to learn Physics and to develop their analytical thinking. Physics is offered as a core subject for B.Sc students and as an open elective for BA and B.COM students. There are three well-equipped exclusive Physics labs for all BSc students, 2 skilled support staff are involved in maintaining all the three laboratories. The faculty have held various positions such as IQAC Coordinator, MES Co-operative Society-Board of Directors and prominent portfolios such as Admission Committee Convenor, Examination Cell Convenor, Staff Secretary, Member-Library Committee, Time table Committee, Placement cell, Science Club, IT Cell and Member-IQAC and also members of BOS and BOE of BU, BCU and various other universities and autonomous institutions. Department is instrumental in conducting workshops to discuss blowup syllabus (NEP). The main goal of the department is to kindle intereset in students to takeup research in physics and to inculcate scientific temper. The department has two thrust areas of research namely:
- Physics Education Research
- Material Science
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Programmes Offered
Combinations with Physics as a core subject in B.Sc.:
- PC (Physics, Chemistry)
- PM (Physics, Mathematics)
- PS ( Physics,Statistics)
- PE ( Physics, Electronics)
- PCs (Physics, Computer Science)
Open electives in Physics for BA & BCOM students:
- Physics for all
- Energy Sources
- Optical instruments
- Climate science
- Astronomy
teaching staff
Dr. D. Usharani
Professor & Principal
• Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D.
• Area of interest: Electronics, Physics Education Research
• Teaching experience: 35 years
• Number of Papers published: 02
S Rajeswari
Associate Professor & HOD
• Qualification: M.Sc.
• Area of interest: Solid state Physics, Nuclear Physics, Optics
• Teaching experience: 36 years
Dr. Syed Habeebulla Hussain
Associate Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Area of interest: Electronics, Material Science
• Teaching experience: 35 years
• Number of Papers published: 02
K N Prathibha
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed.,(Ph.D)
• Area of interest: Condensed Matter Physics, Material Science
• Teaching experience: 10 years
• Number of Papers published: 03
Dr. Kamalashri N
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Area of interest: Atmosphere Physics and Space Science, Material Science
• Teaching experience: 10 years
• Number of Papers published: 02
non-teaching staff
Mrs. Kavitha V
Lab Assistant
• Qualification: 10th STD
• Experience: 10 years
Mr. Babu G N
Lab Assistant
• Qualification: 9th STD
• Experience: 09 years
Vision
To train and create a human resource of disciplined and motivated students who would pursue science as a career and help in uplifting the lives of our countrymen and build a strong and vibrant India.
Mission
To make students appreciate the nuances of Physics and teach it in a such a manner that it will help them not only appreciate the inherent beauty of the subject but also provide them with necessary skills to pursue it as a career and also to inculcate in them the spirit of scientific temper.
Best Practices of the Department
- Providing Laboratory Manuals (all semesters)
- Students are taken to visit Physics laboratories at IISc campus on open day every year.
- Conducting National Graduate Physics examination (NGPE) for students from the past 36 years.
- Feedback from external practical examiners
- Department movement register.
- Student Satisfactory Survey
- Faculty of the department of Physics: Posts course material, Lab experiments and other information on Department web page/YouTube channel for students to access Online.
Faculty Achievements
- Dr. D. Usharani was awarded with second prize for presenting paper titled ‘Connecting Physics ideas:An innovative method of instructions’ – Poster presentation in XXXIV ANNUAL IAPT CONVENTION-2019 & NATIONAL SEMINAR on Recent Advances & Innovations in Physics Teaching & Research (RAIPER – 2019) held in Allahabad in November 2021.
- Dr. D. Usharani was awarded with best paper award for the paper titled ‘A need for refinement in the continuous and comprehensive assessment of learners at the undergraduate level of studies’ – organized by centre for Educational and social studies (CESS), at NIAS, Bengaluru in August 2018
Department Achievements
- National and International conferences
- A video during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
- Ranks in the university.
- Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
- Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
- Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
- 55 plus webinars
- A series of seminars every year.
- National and International conferences
- Avideo during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
- Ranks in the university.
- Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
- Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
- Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
- 55 plus webinars
- A series of seminars every year.
Department Activities
Department of chemistry
The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 1966. The department is endowed with well-qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty. At present, there are four teaching faculty, two skilled support staff. The department has two well-equipped labs and a research lab to cater to the needs of the students for their academic and for research activities. The department takes pride in its exceptional teaching, which is supported by the fact that many of its students taking up Chemistry programmes for their post-graduation and are actively engaged in research at prestigious universities. The main goal of the department is to kindle interest in students to take up chemistry research and to inculcate a scientific temper.
At present, the faculties are involved in two student-centric minor research projects. The department offers an add-on course in Chemistry. Students of this department take up internship programmes in various streams such as Forensic Science, Clinical nutrition, drug design and discovery, food microbiology and processing technology, food chemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry offered by various institutions. The faculties are members of the Board of Studies and Board of Examiners for Bangalore City University and other Autonomous colleges.
The department has two trust areas of research namely:
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Science
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Programmes Offered
- PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
- CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology)
- CZBt (Chemistry, Zoology, Biotechnology)
teaching staff
Dr. M. Sujatha
Associate Professor, Head of the Department.
• Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
• Area of interest: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry. Biomaterials, Synthesis of Nanomaterials, Sustainable Materials and Living.
• No of years of Teaching experience: 33 years
• No of papers presented: 3
• No of papers published: 5
Dr. R. Viswanath
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D., Post Doctoral Fellowship
• Area of interest: Inorganic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors; Doped Materials; Photocatalytic; Environmental Remediation.
• No of years of Teaching experience : 08 years
• Number of Papers presented : 30
• Number of Papers published : 50
Chandrima Dutta
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., SLET
• Area of interest: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Counselling on Personal Issues, Career Counselling, Classical Dance.
• Teaching experience: 08 years
Dr. Chinna Devi C N
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
• Area of interest: Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry; Bio-availability of active pharmaceutical ingredients; Pharmaceutical Co-crystallization.
• No of years of Teaching experience : 24 years
• No of papers presented: 02
• No of papers published: 02
non-teaching staff
Raghu
Lab Assistant
• Qualification: PUC
• Experience: 09 years
Mahadevaiah
Lab Assistant
Vision
IGNITE, IMBIBE, INNOVATE
Igniting young minds to imbibe scientific temper through innovative and logical thinking.
Mission
To equip students with knowledge and skills in Chemistry, inculcate values, allow students to realize their full potential and thus shape them into future academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs, in addition to being socially responsible human beings with a scientific bent of mind.
Best Practices of the Department
- Department is sustainable for its cleaning agents. Bio-enzymes are synthesized in the department and used for cleaning purposes. This provides an environment friendly, zero-waste and cost-effective method for cleaning.
- All the students are regularly involved in seminars on various curricular topics. This activity focuses on building public speaking and interpersonal soft skills.
- Creating awareness on eco- friendly/ zero waste approach to celebrate festivals like Holi, Diwali through various competitions/ team activities.
- Fully equipped research lab helps faculty and students to explore and facilitate in research activities.
- Regular faculty student interactions enabling a good rapport – career advices, research activities, job opportunities.
- Students are always the epicentre of all our department activities, students are encouraged to organise / volunteer these programmes which hones their leadership and team building capabilities.
- We strive to organise visits to industries/ institutions/organisations which help them understand and relate to the practical applications of the concepts studied in class.
- Strong Alumni network – Our alumni often extend their support to guide/mentor our students to post graduation jobs/ opportunities.
Scope of subject after graduation
HIGHER EDUCATION:
- M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry
- M.Sc Organic Chemistry
- M.Sc Analytical Chemistry
- M.Sc Industrial Chemistry
- M.Sc Drug Chemistry
- M.Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- M.Sc Physical and Material Chemistry
- M.Sc in agricultural Chemistry
- MBA/PGDM in agriculture Management
- PG Diploma in Dairy technology
- PG Diploma in Horticulture
- PG Diploma in Floriculture
- PG certificate in Fruit Production
- PG Diploma in Agriculture
- M.Sc Forestry
- M.Sc in agricultural and food engineering
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
- Licensed pharmacist
- Junior research Associate
- Lab Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Executive – vital role in the healthcare industry, focusing on medication therapy management and patient care.
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical technicians
- Chemistry Teaching
- Forensic Assistant Scientists – opportunities to work in laboratories, crime investigation, quality control, or other areas where precise chemical analysis and identification are required.
- Quality control chemists
- Hazardous material management Chemist
GOVERNMENT JOBS:
- Lab Technician (Government Medical Colleges)
- Medical Data Entry operator (Healthcare /hospital)
- Laboratory Assistant (Public Service Commission)
- Forensic Science (Demonstrator)/ (Government Medical College)
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology (Junior research Fellow)
COMPETITIVE EXAMS:
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET: CSIR NET is conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in universities and colleges.
- National Eligibility Test (NET): NET is conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
- Combined Defense Services (CDS) Exam: For those interested in joining the Indian Armed Forces, the CDS exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) includes papers related to science, including chemistry.
- State Public Service Commission Exams: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) or other state public service commissions may conduct exams for various government jobs. Chemistry graduates may be eligible for positions in the state government.
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Exams: ISRO conducts various exams for recruitment in different positions. Some positions may require a background in chemistry.
TEACHING CERTIFICATION OR EDUCATION:
If you have an interest in education, you can consider obtaining a teaching certification or pursuing a degree in education to become a chemistry teacher at the secondary or post-secondary level.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
Consider starting your own venture, especially if you have innovative ideas or solutions related to chemistry. This could involve developing new products, processes, or services.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Department of MATHEMATICS
The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1969. It has a thriving community of dedicated teachers, diligent researchers and devoted students sharing the enthusiasm for Mathematics. The department offers essential theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of Mathematics.
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Programmes Offered
With Mathematics as a core subject for NEP-2021 Scheme:
- Physics, Mathematics
- Mathematics, Computer Science
- Mathematics,Statistics
teaching staff
Dr. Ravikiran A. Mundewadi
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D
• Area of interest: Wavelets Theory, Graph Theory, Numerical analysis, Differential equations, Integral equations.
• No of years of Teaching experience: 07 years
• No of papers presented: 02
• No of papers published: 11
• Number of books published : 01
Devika Rani G Shetty
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc. Mathematics
• Area of interest: Fluid Mechanics
• No of years of Teaching experience : 18 years
Dr. Sushma V Jakati
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.DT
• Area of interest: Applied Mathematics
• Teaching experience: 32 years
• Number of Papers presented: 07
• Number of Papers published: 06
non-teaching staff
Narasimha S
Supporting staff
• Qualification: BA
• Experience: 10 years
Vision
Inspire, Invigorate, Illumine
Mission
- The Department as a team committed to revive the spirit of Mathematics in young minds.
- Generate meritorious, dedicated Mathematics teachers.
- Emphasis the significance of Mathematics in all walks of life.
- Exposing students to National level conferences, seminars and workshops.
- To inculcate moral values, commitment in work and discipline in lifestyle.
- Encourage the staff to take up research work and to update with the current software skills needed for their teaching.
Department of computer science
The Department was started in 1990 with B.Sc. PMCs (Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science) combination. Subsequently, MSCs (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science) was introduced in 2000 and EMCs (Electronics ,Mathematics and Computer Science) in 2018.
The Department strives to provide faculty with an open environment that fosters professional and personal growth.The Department prepares the students for successful careers in the computing professions by providing them a strong theoretical and practical background.
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Programmes Offered
- B.C.A
- B.Sc combinations with Computer Science as major in the NEP:
- Computer Science and Physics
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Computer Science and Statistics
- Computer Science and Electronics
3. B.Sc combinations with Computer Science as major in the SEP:
- Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science
- Mathematics, Statistics,Computer Science
- Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science
teaching staff
Mrs. Sai Sudha.C
HOD,Department of Computer Science
• Qualification: MCA
• Area of interest: Data mining
• Teaching experience: 16 years
• Number of Papers published: 05
• Number of Papers presented: 08
Mrs. Durga Kala Sridhar
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc,M.Phil
• Area of interest: Data Mining
• Teaching experience: 26 years
• Number of Papers published: 01
• Number of Papers presented: 01
Mrs. Shilpi Dham
IQAC Coordinator
• Qualification: B.Tech, MCA
• Area of interest: Artificial Intelligence, Networking
• Teaching experience: 12 years
• Number of Papers published: 03
• Number of Papers presented: 05
Dr. Sajini G
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: B.E,M.E,P.hD
• Area of interest: Data mining,Software Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Machine Learning,Natural Language Processing.
• Teaching experience: 13 years
• Industry experience: 2 years as Software Engineer in TCS
• Number of Papers published: 10 (1 patent publication)
• Number of Papers presented: 3
Mrs. Lakshmi.S
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: MSc., MPhil
• Area of interest: Digital Image Processing
• Teaching experience: 23 years
• Number of Papers published: 05
• Number of Papers presented: 05
non-teaching staff
Mr. Darshan M C
Supporting Staff
• Qualification: B. Com, ITI
• Experience: 08 years
Vision
To produce globally competent graduates who contribute to nation building
Mission
- Provide a strong academic foundation with technical knowledge to fulfill the needs of the globalized IT industry
- To provide an environment to foster continuous learning which enables the students to adopt to the newly emerging technologies
- To inculcate professional ethics, integrity and human values
Best Practices of the Department
- Peer learning for students in Computer Science labs.
- The department takes feedback from the External Practical examiners regularly and their suggestions are analyzed and incorporated.
- The students are insisted on maintaining an “Error Log” for the programs practiced during the lab sessions to enable them to master the art of debugging.
- Department conducts Bridge course for students of I B.Sc. who are from non-Computer Science branches in PUC to help them to compete at par with students from Computer Science branches of PUC.
- Poster Presentation: The first year students present posters in groups .This helps them to get connected with the subject better.
- Seminar: Second year students present papers or participate in seminars on “Latest trends in IT”.
Faculty Achievements
Mrs. Sajini G has been awarded PhD on 1st Aug,2023 -“Development of feature extraction algorithms and statistical approaches for forensic linguistics in Indian Regional Languages” by VTU, Belagavi.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Department of biotechnology
- Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2007.
- The department comprises of teaching faculty members and a support staff.
- Students are benefited with individual attention and numerous opportunities of research project an industrial experience.
- There is well designed framework for assessment including seminars, model making, chart making.
- The department also takes initiative to sensitize students towards social responsibilities through visits to orphanages and old age Homes.
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Programmes Offered
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Zoology (ZBT)
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry (CBT)
Both the combinations of B.Sc. ZBT and CBT which is under NEP in Karnataka started in 2021.
teaching staff
Sujatha M
Assistant Professor & HOD
• Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil.
• Area of interest: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Immunology
• Teaching experience: 25 years
Khushboo Tripathi
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc, (Ph.D) , K-SET, GATE
• Area of interest: Immunology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Biostatistics, Biosensors, Environmental and Biotechnology.
• Teaching experience: 11
• Number of Papers presented: 03
• Number of Papers published: 03
Asha J
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc., K-SET
• Area of interest: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Immunology
• Teaching experience: 1 Year
• Industrial experience: Associate Pharmacovigilance Officer at Indegene, Bangalore -5.5 Years.
Vaishnavi V Rao
Lecturer
• Qualification: MSc Biochemistry (3rd rank), CSIR NET (16th rank), Ph.D (Biotechnology)
• Area of interest: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental science
• Teaching experience: 10 years
• Publications: Research papers: 16, Book chapters: 2, Review: 2
non-teaching staff
Nagaraj
Supporting Staff
• Qualification: PUC
• Experience: 17 years
Vision
Our Vision is to produce competent bioechnologists who are effective contributors towards growth of agriculture,industry, medicine and environment.
Mission
- To Instill spirit of innovation and creativity in young generation with research knowledge.
- To create awareness about potential of biotechnology and its applications
Best Practices of the Department
- Research Institute visit to IWST (Institute of Wood Science and Technology), Industry Visit to Domaine Sula Vineyards
- The Department organised a talk on “IPR in Biotechnology and GI” and IPR Fest
- Visit to Orphanage “Sri Chowdappa Geetha Ashrama”/ Visit to Old age home “Vaishnavi Trust”
- Workshop on Job and Career opportunities after BSc. and MSc. Biotechnology.
Speaker: Dr. Seshadri Ramaswamy. - Celebrated “World Environment Day” in association with OISCA and Rotary and conducted Poster Competition on the topic: #Beat Plastic Pollution.
- Outreach Activities: Conducted in MES Kishora Kendra campus for primary school students
Department Activities
Department of botany
Established in 1970, the Department of Botany has been dedicated for over five decades to advancing the study of plant sciences through field work, industry engagements and training centre visits. A strict curriculum is followed to provide students with a solid foundation in plant biology, ecology, and biotechnology, enhanced by practical experiences in laboratories and field. Students benefit from a terrace garden featuring about 110 plant species relevant to the syllabus as well as a collection of more than 350 bottled specimens, enriching their grasp of plant life cycle. Additionally, Department boasts a library stocked with over 450 books providing valuable resources for the students. The success of our alumni, who hold esteemed positions in academia, research and industry speaks to the enduring impact of the Department.
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Programmes Offered
BSc Combinations with Botany as major under SEP:
- Chemistry, Botany and Zoology ( CBZ)
- Botany, Zoology and Psychology ( BZPsy)
Scope of the subject after graduation: Most of the students pursue their higher education in Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Forensic Science, B.Ed etc. The graduate students can work in Pharmaceutical companies and other related companies. And also can take up Competitive exams for Administrative posts like IAS, KAS, IFoS, IPS.
teaching staff
Dr. Asmita Behera
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D
• Area of interest: Plant Physiology and Plant Biotechnology
• Teaching experience: 10 years
• Number of Papers published: 06
• Number of Papers presented: 07
N.V.Bindu
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., KSET
• Area of interest: Plant taxonomy and Plant Physiology
• Teaching experience: 11 years
• Number of Papers published: 01
non-teaching staff
Shantha
Support Staff
• Qualification: –
• Years of ecperience: –
Vision & MISSION
To explore and not exploit the plant World
- Student-Centered and Profession-Oriented Education
- Bestowing Academic Environment
- Promoting Creative Relationships
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS
Dr. Asmita Behera
- Fellowship- Qualified CSIR-UGC JRF
Ph.D- Bangalore University, 2011 - Member: Member of Board of Examination in Different Autonomous Colleges and Universities across Bangalore.
- Examination work: Valuer, Revaluer, Reviewer, paper setter, Examiner for practical
Ms. N.V.Bindu
- Member: Member of Board of Examination in Different Autonomous Colleges and Universities across Bangalore.
- Examination work: Valuer, Revaluer, Reviewer, paper setter, Examiner for practical
Best Practices of the Department
- To enhance students practical skill through field trips
- To train the students to understand with experiential learning and practical approach.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Department of electronics
The Department of Electronics was established in 1988. The strength of the department lies in the team of highly motivated and qualified faculty.
The aim of the department is to provide the necessary theoretical background and practical experience in the subject of Electronics.
The spacious laboratory is well equipped with computers with various circuit simulation software for students. It provides personalized attention to the needs of every student. The number of students taking the subject of Electronics is around 50.
The students actively participate in various workshops conducted by the department and design interesting projects during the curriculum. The students are well equipped with the skills with which they can enter into any software/hardware companies or pursue their higher studies.
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Programmes Offered
- PE (Physics, Electronics)
- ECs(Electronics,Computer Science)
- ME (Mathematics, Electronics)
Eligibility Criteria: Students who have passed PUC/ 10+2 ( PCMB /PCME/PCMCs) /ITI / Diploma (Electronics / Electrical / Medical Electronics / Computer Science / Telecommunications) or equivalent are eligible for opting Electronics in UG program.
teaching staff
Prof. V. Madhumathi
Assistant Professor & HOD
• Qualification: M.Sc,SLET
• Teaching experience: 32 years
Prof. Vamshi B K
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc, NET
• Teaching experience: 13 years
non-teaching staff
Mr. Naveen Kumar Jain
Lab Assistant
• Qualification: PUC
Vision
To establish a congenial learning environment to enable students to face challenges in the field of Electronics and hence staying in tune with the advancing technological revolution.
Mission
To impart a firm theoretical foundation together with excellent practical training.
The scope of electronics
department activities
Department of psychology
The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2000. The Department offers courses under Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science streams –Psychology, Journalism and Psychology, Optional English in B.A and Psychology, Zoology in the B.Sc programmes.
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teaching staff
Mrs. Aneetha Srikumar
Assistant Professor, Vice-Principal
• Qualification: M.A, PGDPM&IR, M.Phil, (PhD)
• Area of interest: Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Child Psychology.
• Teaching experience: 30 years
• Number of papers presented: 12
• Number of papers published: 03
Mrs. Charumathi Sridharan
Lecturer, Head of the Department
• Qualification: M.Sc
• Area of interest: Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology,
Positive Psychology.
• Teaching experience: 12 years
• Number of papers presented: 05
• Number of papers published: 04
Ms. Keerthi G P
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc, KSET qualified
• Area of interest: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Research methods in Psychology.
• Teaching experience: 2 years
• Number of papers presented: 03
• Number of papers published: 01
Ms. Lalitya.K
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc
• Area of interest:Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Child Psychology and Social Psychology
• Teaching experience: 2 years
• Number of papers presented: 03
non-teaching staff
Mani. R
Support Staff
• Qualification: II PUC
• Experience: 6 years
Vision
Our aim is to prepare students to take up Psychology as a profession by equipping them with the basic knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes to match the ever-changing demands of this fast-paced world.
Mission
To provide a safe, inclusive and interactive learning environment for holistic development of students.
Best Practices of the Department
- Encouraging and assisting students to present papers in seminars & conferences.
- Encouraging students to engage in internships to obtain hands-on training in counseling, assessment, case history taking, HRM which will enable them to strengthen their academic and professional career.
- Conducting awareness programmes on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health every year since 2018.
- Screening subject-related movies and Video Clips (Still Alice, Sybil, A beautiful mind, Anniyan to name a few -on themes of Alzheimer’s disease, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder etc)
- A collection of audio cassettes is maintained to facilitate learning for visually impaired students.
- Field visit to NIMHANS Brain museum is organized since 2018.
- Faculty counsel students, staff and parents whenever approached.
INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST
Inter collegiate fests are conducted under the banner of the Psychology club “Swagnan-Know Thyself” to help students interact with their peers by conducting events such as Quiz, meme making, poster presentation, debate etc to name a few.
FACULTY Achievements
Faculty members present and publish their research papers at National and International conferences. They constantly upskill themselves by taking up courses on emerging areas in the field. They participate in seminars, Faculty Development programs, workshops etc. Mrs. Aneetha Srikumar is a committee member of NEP Syllabus Framing committee for Psychology. Faculty members are in the panel of Board of Examiners of BCU and Autonomous Colleges across Bengaluru.
Department Activities
The Department of Psychology conducts workshops, lectures and seminars, awareness programs on World Suicide Prevention Day, World Mental Health Day, International Yoga day. The department organizes field visits to NIMHANS brain museum, to hospitals and rehabilitation centers for students to obtain practical exposure in the various fields of Psychology. The Department also invites eminent speakers to deliver talks on varied Psychological themes.
Department of Statistics
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Programmes Offered
- MS (Mathematics and Statistics)
- ES (Economics and Statistics)
- SCs (Statistics and Computer Science)
teaching staff
Sarvesh Gopinathan
HOD
• Qualification: M.Sc.
• Teaching experience: 10 years
Vidyashree B S
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc.
• Teaching experience: 2 years
Inter-Collegiate Fest
Department conducts intercollegiate and interclass competitions where Students participate in intercollegiate fest and has bagged the prize.
Best Practices of the Department
- Interactive sessions
- Project Presentation
- R software demonstration
- Peer Teaching
Department Activities
Students take practice in various activities such as poster presentation, talks, project presentation, etc.
Department of ZOOLOGY
Department of Zoology was established in the year 1969. Students are inculcated with general awareness, sensitivity and ability to apply knowledge acquired through the curriculum, to daily life and larger social issues. Students who graduate from the department are sensitive to the environment and have an insight into methods of conservation of all natural resources. The department has two laboratories. At present, there are 5 faculty members in the department. The student strength is 150.
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Programmes Offered
Combinations with Zoology as a subject:
- BZ (Botany, Zoology)
- CZ (Chemistry, Zoology)
- ZBt (Zoology, Biotechnology)
- ZPy ( Zoology, Psychology)
Scope of the subject after graduation: Most of the students pursue their higher education in Zoology or any other related discipline like Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics etc or B.Ed course. The graduate student can work in Pharmaceutical companies and other related companies. And also can take up Competitive exams for Administrative posts like IAS, KAS, IFoS, IPS.
teaching staff
Dr. Anil G.B.
Assistant Professor & HOD
• Qualification: M.Sc.,B.Ed., Ph.D
• Teaching experience: 13 years
• Number of Papers published: 05
• Number of Papers presented: 02
Prof. Pankaj Kumar Choudhary
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc.,B.Ed., (Ph.D), UGC-NET
• Teaching experience: 10 years
• Number of Papers published: 04
• Number of Papers presented: 03
Dr. Asheera Banu Sangli
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Teaching experience: 26 years
• Number of Papers published: 38
• Number of Papers presented: 40
Dr. Devi Thangam S.
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc. M.Phil Ph.D., Post Doc(Delphacids) KSET
• Teaching experience: 13 years
• Number of Papers published: 12
• Number of Papers presented: 11
Ms. Arpitha .K.S
Lecturer
• Qualification: M.Sc.,B.Ed.
• Teaching experience: 2 years
non-teaching staff
Mr. Satish
Lab Attender
• Qualification: II PUC
Mr. Punith Kumar M. S.
Lab Attender
• Qualification: BA
Vision
To excel the students’ expectations in every possible aspect by providing the best quality of education.
Mission
To ensure the delivery of excellent teaching by incorporating innovative methods.
Best Practices of the Department
- News ‘N’ Views – Newspaper cuttings posted by students
- Laboratory manuals – Study material for students
- Spiritus – Articles contributed by students
Faculty Achievements
Dr. ANIL.G.B
Specialization-Zoology and Apiculture Awarded Ph.D degree in March 2023
Dr. ASHEERA BANU SANGLI
Specialization- Zoology & Environmental Toxicology
Awards:
- JUNIOR SCIENTIST AWARD-2004 by National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi.
- ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD-2005 by National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi
- DISTINGUISHED FACULTY IN SCIENCE-2017 by Venus International Faculty Awards
- THIRD BEST ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION PRIZE AWARD in “International Web Conference on “Recent Advances in Freshwater Aquaculture ( RAFA 2021)”, Organised on 21ST and 22ND January 2021 by Department of Zoology., M S P Mandal’s Sunder Rao Solanke Mahavidyalaya., Majalgoan,Beed. India, in collaboration with NEAQUSA, ABRF, GESA. For the paper entitled “Influence of pH on lethal toxicity of para chlorophenol, para chloroaniline and para nitrophenol to freshwater fish Lepidocephalichthys guntea “
- INDO ASIAN – FRANK RATTRAY INNOVATIVE SCIENTIST AWARD 2021 by REd Talks (Research Educational Talks) International Academic Excellence Awards and RPMRES Institute of Higher Education and Research on February 20th 2021
- INNOVATIVE RESEARCH NATIONAL AWARD -2023 presented by harshawardhan publication private limited maharastra on 18th September 2023
- DR SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN DISTINGIUSHED ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ZOOLOGY AWARD 2023 awarded by Centre for Professional Advancement on 5th September 2023
Membership in various Science Organisations:
- Life Membership Indian Science Congress Association
- Life Membership National Environment Science Academy
- Life Membership Society for Advanced Biological Science
- Membership Bangalore University Zoology Teachers Forum
- Annual Membership Research Educational Talks International 2021
Examination work : As Member, Board Of Examiners, Paper setter, paper Valuer, Reviewer, Revaluer,
Dr. S. DEVI THANGAM
Zoology Insect Ecology and Biodiversity
Awards:
- Insect Environmentalist Award (Senior Category) 2022- Rashvee- International Phytosanitary Research and Services, Bangalore
- Biodiversity / Conservation Award – 2020- Dr. B. Vasant Raj David Foundation Chennai
- 2013- Award of excellence to Insect Studies under students category – Insect Study and Conservation Network, Bangalore.
Life member of Association For Advancement of Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems (AAPMHE)
Editor:
- Insect Environment (Quarterly journal ISSN 0975-1963)
- Guest Editor- Water -Special Issue ;Aquatic Ecosystems and Water Resources Management: An Entomological Perspective
International Visits to:
- “National Park Tara” at Mokra Gora, Serbia, Europe from October 26-29, 2015 to Present a paper in III World Biodiversity Congress.
- Visited Harvard University USA in July 2016
Ms.ARPITHA K.S.
Specialization- Zoology
- BANGALORE UNIVERSITY GOLDEN COMMEMORATION PROF S.N. KATARKI CHAIR MAN MIRANDA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENDOWNMENT PRIZE 1ST RANK B.Ed STUDENT AWARD FOR 1 ST Rank in B.Ed.
- KARNATAKA SAHITYA PARISHAD KARPOORA RAMA RAO JANMASHATABDI DATTI PRASHASTI FOR SECURING FIRST RANK IN B.Ed on September 5th 2023 in Bangalore
department activities
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada (UG)
- Sanskrit
Department of ENGLISH
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Programmes Offered
- Generic English – BA (all 4 semesters)
- Generic English – B.Com (all 4 semesters)
- Generic English – BSc (all 4 semesters)
- Discipline Specific Core – 1st year –1. Introduction to Indian Literature & 2. Indian Literature in Translation
- Discipline Specific Core – 2nd year – 1. British Literature & 2. Translation Studies
- Discipline Specific Core – 3rd year – 1. Life Narratives 2. Women’s Narratives 3. Literary Criticism.
- Creative Writing and Critical Thinking BSc & B.Com 1. Short Stories 2. Poetry 3. Drama (1-3 Semesters)
TEACHING STAFF
Dr. R. V. Sheela
Professor
• Qualification: M.A. Ph.D
• Area of interest: Linguistics, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, British Literature, Translation
• Teaching experience: 34 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 52
• No. of Papers Published: 32
Dr. Dharmanayaka G V
Assistant Professor
• M.A. Ph.D., KSET
• Area of interest: British Literature, Indian literature in English and Translation, Popular Culture and Literature, Film studies, Literary Theory, Subaltern and Marginal Writings.
• Teaching experience: 05 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 07
• No. of Papers Published: 06
R Hemaprabha
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M. A, M. Phil, M.Ed. PGDELT ( RIE)
• Area of interest: English & Comparative Literature
• Teaching experience: 30 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 04
• No. of Papers Published: 01
Divya J
Assistant Professor
• M.A. Ph.D., KSET
• Area of interest: Indian Literatures & Subaltern Studies
• Teaching experience: 06 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 06
• No. of Papers Published: 06
Arjun.V.C
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: MA, KSET (Ph.D.)
• Area of interest: Literature, Linguistics & Life Narratives
• Teaching experience: 06 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 06
• No. of Papers Published: 06
Vision & Mission
To promote critical thinking, a sense of social responsibility, cultural awareness and ethical conduct in students to make them worthy citizens of a democracy
Best Practices of the Department
- Power point presentations made by the students to earn their internal marks (compulsory for all courses B.A, B.Sc. B.Com, DSc & Open Elective students)
- Scheme of valuation maintain for all question papers, set for internal assessment test for all courses during the semester.
Faculty Achievements
- Dr. Veena Nagaraj and Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Hospitality Economics” in an International conference held at La Marvella Sarovar, Bangalore during 2018
- Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “How empowered are women in an unorganized sector” in a National conference held at MLA Academy of Higher learning, Bangalore during 2018
- Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Agro-tourism” in a National conference held at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore during 2019
- Guest lecture on “Relevance of Development Theories in Contemporary World at St. Francis College, Bengaluru by Dr. Mohammed Ashfaq Ahamed during 2024
Department Activities
Department of Hindi
Hindi Department was established in the year 1958 ,led under the able guidance of Dr.V.Venkatesh,Ex-Principal of MESACS followed by Scholars like Prof.M.V Leelavathi, Prof.K.G Prabhakar & Dr.K.R Prema. Dr.Manjushree Menon,Professor is the Head of the Dept.of Hindi since 2014.
Hindi is Offered for all the Three Courses – B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com.
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Teaching Staff
Dr. Manjushree Menon
HoD / Professor of Hindi
• Qualification: M.A., P.G.D.T.H, M.Phil, Ph.D
• Area of interest: Hindi Literature
• Teaching experience: 33 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 09
• No. of Papers Published: 21
Dr. B. Ravindra Naik
Associate Professor of Hindi
• M.A., H.P.T., P.G.D.F.S., M.Phil, Ph.D
• Area of interest: Hindi Literature
• Teaching experience: 08 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 21
• No. of Papers Published: 08
Vision
Mission
Best Practices of the Department
- “EKALAVYA PURUSKAR” is given to the highest marks achiever in Hindi, in all the four semesters, from BA/BSc/BCom stream every year with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, a momento & a certificate.
- “PRAMA PRIYA SHISHYA PURUSKAR” is given to selected students for their dedication, punctuality and hardwork throughout 4 semesters.
- “SHATHAK PURUSKAR” is given to centum scorer in Hindi in any semster, with a smart watch, a memento & a certificate.
Faculty Achievements
- “EKALAVYA PURUSKAR” is given to the highest marks achiever in Hindi, in all the four semesters, from BA/BSc/BCom stream every year with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, a momento & a certificate.
- “PRAMA PRIYA SHISHYA PURUSKAR” is given to selected students for their dedication, punctuality and hardwork throughout 4 semesters.
- “SHATHAK PURUSKAR” is given to centum scorer in Hindi in any semster, with a smart watch, a memento & a certificate.
- MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT completed sponsored by UGC under XII plan.
- Appointed as the member of the Board of Studies by Bangalore University & Bengaluru City University.
- Appointed as the Chairperson for the Annual Scheme UG examiniation conducted by Bangalore University.
- Appointed as the Chairperson for the Semester Scheme UG Examinations conducted by Bengaluru City University.
- Received “Kalam Sadhak” award from “Brijalok Sathitya Kala Samskriti Academy” Agra in the year 2021.
- Selected by UGC National Fellowship (JRF-SRF) for Higher Education, Govt. of India.
Department Activities
Department of KANNADA
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Programmes Offered
teaching staff
A.N Bhagya
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: MA, Mphil
• Area of interest: Linguistics
• Teaching experience: 31 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 02
Dr. Vanishree B M
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M A Sociology, M A., Ph. D Kannada
• Area of interest: Haridasa Sahitya, Halagnnada sahitya
• Teaching experience: 15 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 10
• No. of Papers Published: 10
• No. of Articles Published: 99
• BoE: Since 2022
• Publications: Tulasi Keerthan Manjari (2010), Kannada Mahila Haridasru – ondu, Adhyayana (2018), Haridasa Bhava Deepthi (2018), Vijayamruta (Co Editor)
department activities
Department of SANSKRIT
The department of Sanskrit was established in the year 1958 by Prof. M P L Sastry.The department offers courses under Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
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teaching staff
Smt Rajeshwari K
Lecturer in Sanskrit HOD
• Qualification: MA in Sanskrit, B.Sc, B Ed, (PhD )
• Area of interest: Science in Sanskrit, Ayurveda
• Teaching experience: 28 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 02
• No. of Papers Published: 01
Manikanta J
Part time faculty
• MA in sanskrit, B Com, Mphil
• Area of interest: Playing flute,games, Acquiring knowledge from books and discourses
• Teaching experience: 07 years
• No. of Papers Presented: 02
• No. of Papers Published: 01
Vision & Mission
To enlighten our students with Indian Knowledge System[IKS]
To make Sanskrit a vibrant field of multidisciplinary research.
Best Practices of the Department
- Inter collegiate events are conducted on account of Gita Jayanti celebration every year.
- Sanskrit students are sent from the Department to teach Govt school students some activity like painting etc.
- Encouraging students to present papers in seminars, inter collegiate competitions.
- Sharing good speakers videos with students to motivate them.
- Faculty counsel students, mentees whenever approached.
- Inter – class competition are conducted by the Department
Faculty Achievement
BOE Membership in i) BU ii)BCU iii) As external BOE member in MLAC Dr. S Radhakrishnan Awardee
Department Activities
- Mathematics
- Kannada
Post Graduate Department of Mathematics
- The Post Graduate Department of Mathematics is established in the year 1987, formerly affiliated to Bangalore University is now under Bengaluru City University.
- The department got upgraded as Research Centre in applied mathematics due to its active involvement in research in the year 2005.
- The primary focus of this Centre is to inculcate research culture in students and faculty.
- Till date 34 batches of students have been successfully completed the M.Sc. program from the department.
- Seven students are conferred with Ph. D. from the research Centre.
Presently three students are pursuing Ph. D. - The Department encourages the students for research, cultural and sports activities along with academics.
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Programmes Offered
- M. Sc. in Mathematics
- Ph. D. in Mathematics
teaching staff
Dr. Asha C. S.
Assistant Professor, Head and Coordinator
• Qualification: M. Sc., Ph. D., M. Phil, KSET
• Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Homotopy Analysis, Wavelets.
• No. of years of Teaching experience: 17 years
• Number of Papers presented :4
• Number of Papers published:15
• Invited talks:4
Dr. Tejuswini M
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Fluid Mechanics, complex analysis, Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Nevanlinna Theory
• No. of years of Teaching experience: 5 years
• Number of Papers presented : 17
• Number of Papers published: 18
Vision
- To develop and expand innovative research programs.
- To develop a range of resources and strategies to provide the highest level of quality services possible to the research community that positions our research center for a successful future.
- To expand regional, national and international collaborations with Industries, government and academic institutions.
- To obtain research funding from different agencies.
Mission
- Help students to reach global standards in academics.
- Encourage students and faculty to publish quality research papers in Scopus indexed journals.
- Provide opportunities for faculty to gain knowledge in teaching methodologies
INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST
Intercollegiate competitions on the eve of National Science Day Organized by Reva University on 9th & 10th March 2022 won second prize for spell bee and third prize for documentary
Intercollegiate Science Fest on the eve of National Science Day Organized by BMS College for women in association with Karnataka Rajya Vignana Parishat on 28th February 2022. Bhavan K B of Sr. M. Sc. won first prize for lecture Competition
BEST PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
Organizing workshops and seminars. Creative Corner: M. Sc. Students will prepare and display charts on different applications of Mathematics
Faculty Achievements
Recognized research guide from Bengaluru City University and VTU
- Secured 4Th rank in B.Sc. from Bangalore University. Awarded gold medal for scoring 7 times centum in Mathematics subject of B.Sc. degree.
- Secured 3rd rank in M.Sc. from Bangalore University.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
- Student Induction Program
- Creative Corner
- National Mathematics Day
- National Science Day
- Matrubhasha Divas
- Workshops and seminars
- Freshers Day
- Sarswati Pooja
- Fare well
PG Department of Kannada
The PG Department of Kannada was established in 2005 , keeping in view the art, culture, literature, research of Kannada. The college is affiliated to Bengaluru city university. The department is thriving hard in order to provide mastery over the subject to the students.
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Programmes Offered
PG KANNADA
teaching staff
Dr. Ramakrishnaiah. M
HOD and Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.
• Areas of interest: Folklore and Culture Study.
• Papers presented: 13
• Books published: 2
Dr. Mohammed Basha
• Qualification: MA, M.Phil., Ph.D., NET
• 8 Years of teaching experience in PG.
• A Journalist, Columnist, Senior Editor & Sub-editor.
In 2021, received “Rajya Madhyama Sevarathna Award” by the Karnataka Press Club Council.
• Areas of interest: Linguistics and Ephigraphy.
• Papers presented: 10
• Books published: 3
Dr. Suresh N
Assistant Professor
• Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.
• UGC – NET
• 8 Years of teaching experience.
• Areas of interest: sahitya adhyayana pravesha, sahitya meemamse
• Papers presented: 10
• Books published: 6
Vision
To obtain research funding from different agencies.
Mission
Enhancement of research in collaboration with other research centres.
INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST
Student Participation in intercollegiate activities :
- 2nd MA Students Participated in one day National Seminar on “Sree Ramayana Darshanam” , organized by National College, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru on 28-02-2018
- 2nd MA Students participated in one day state level seminar on ‘Gnanapeeta prashasti puraskruta Chandrashekhara Kambaarara Sahitya’ organized by KLE College, Rajajinagar, on 16-10-2018. Our student Mamatha G was adjudged as the “Best Presenter”.
- 2nd MA Students participated in one day National Level Seminar on folk poetic – “Maleya Mahadeshwara” organized by the Kannada Study Center, Bengaluru University on April 28th 2018.
- 2nd MA Students participated in “One day Research Writing Workshop” organized by Udaya Banu Higher education center on December 02nd 2018.
BEST PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
Research based on field study related to folk culture.
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
- One day study trip to Malavalli, Halaguru, Boppegowdanapura, Chikkalluru and ‘Manteswamy and Siddappaji’ Temples.
- ‘Jagadagala Mantapa’ – Vachana saahitya mattu Prajaaprabhutva organized by Sidda Mangala Seva Trust and M E S Kannada UG and PG Department on 31st July 2018.
- Epigraphic study trip to Bengaluru Government museum guided by K R Ganesh on October 28th 2018.
- MES College of ACS – Kannada UG and PG Departments organized a one day literature workshop on Kuvempu study along with Kuvempu Bhasha Bharati, Bengaluru on November 2nd 2018.
- The departments of languages of M E S college organized ‘Matrubhasha divasa’ on February 21st 2019.
- Inscriptional study tour to Shravanabelagola, Beluru and Halebidu on April 4 th 2019. Guided by Dr.K.R.Ganesh.
- Epigraphy study tour to Doddabeguru guided by K R Ganesh on May 1 st 2019.
- Book release function authored by Dr.Ramakrishnaiah on November 26, 2021.
- The department organized one day webinar on “Literature and world culture” on 6-11-2020. RESOURCE person : Dr.B.A. Annadanesh HOD, Department of PG MLAWC Bengaluru.
Department of PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Sports Activities play a vital role that can change a student’s life .The Department of Physical Education provides coaching in athletics and games for committed performers. Qualified coaches train students in athletics ,basketball, table tennis,badminton,chess and cricket.
- Department facilities and activities: The Department of Physical Education has a well equipped sports room. A Separate table tennis room for both boys and girls, students can play chess and carrom in the college.
- Outdoor facilities: The college has a badminton and basketball court which can be used for practising after the college hours, Other sports activities like kabaddi, VolleyBall, Throw ball, Net ball etc. are conducted in nearby grounds.
- Multi Gym: Our college has a well equipped gym room. Students can utilise the gym facilities at different times,Boys can utilise in the morning session and girls can utilise in the evening from 3.30 to 5.30 pm.
Sports representatives will be selected through election from each section. These secretaries help in conducting the sports events like intercollegiate, inter class, annual athletic meet during each academic year. - Activities conducted in the College: Department organises inter class sports events every year, for both indoor and outdoor games. Indoor games like table tennis, Shuttle Badminton, chess and carrom competitions for both boys and girls.Outdoor games like volleyball, cricket, Throw Ball, kabaddi and the most awaited annual athletic meet will also be conducted for both boys and girls.
- Coaching for participating teams: The Department of Physical Education conducts selection trials for all group games like Cricket, Volleyball, Throw ball ,Net Ball ,Kabaddi as well as individual games like fencing, boxing ,wrestling, athletics etc for both boys and girls.Department organises practice matches for different events and send outstanding players for participation at university, National level, State level tournaments and to the coaching camps.
staff
RAVEENDRA NALKAR
Physical Education Director
• Qualification: M.P.Ed, K-SET, P.G Diploma in Yoga Studies, (Ph.D.)
• Area of interest: Marketing
• Teaching experience: 12 years
• Specialization: Table Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Cricket,
• Number of Papers published: 01