Department Information
· Name of Department: Department of Botany
· Establishment of Department: 1962
· Courses run by Department:
o Undergraduate: B.Sc. (3 Year programme)
o Postgraduate: M.Sc. (Two Year programme)
o Certificate Courses: Nursery Technique and Management
· Special activities run by Department: Dry flower Technology
· Research Program: Ph.D.
· Facilities available in Department: 1. Soil Testing 2. Water testing
· Infrastructure and Learning Resources: Well-equipped laboratory, Overhead projector etc.
· Features of the Department:
A botany department is characterized by its academic offerings focused on plant sciences; robust research opportunities; well-equipped laboratories; emphasis on field studies; interdisciplinary approaches; community engagement initiatives; and professional development resources.
o Teaching Learning Evaluation : Unit Test, Field Project, Assignment, Seminar, Group
discussion etc. Practicals , Notes etc.
o MOU : Memorandum of understanding between Department of Botany, Mahatma
Jyotiba Fule Commerce, Science and Vitthalrao Raut Arts College, Bhatkuli
and Department of Botany, Lokmanya Tilak Mahavidyalaya, Wani from dated
12th October 2024.
· Notable alumni: 1. Dr. Anil N. Korpenwar (Principal, Rajiv Gandhi Science
Mahavidyalaya, Zari Tq. Zari Dist. yavatmal)
2. Mr. Sanjay Nilkanth Derkar (MLA, Wani Legislatave assembly)
3. Dr. Sanjay Satpute (Professor, Shri. Shivaji Science College,Warud)
· Faculties available in Department: 1. Dr. Ravindra S. Matte