Botany

About the Department

Rooted in legacy, thriving with innovation - six decades of botanical excellence

Established in July 1965, the Department of Biology initially managed pre-degree classes. By 1970, it evolved into a full-fledged department, introducing the B.Sc. Botany course with an enrollment capacity of 36 students. Under the leadership of Rev. Sr. Janitta S.D., the department embarked on a journey to foster a deep appreciation for science and nature, ultimately striving for academic excellence.

At present, with three permanent faculty members and one guest faculty, all holding Ph.D. degrees from esteemed institutes in the country, the department underscores its dedication to academic excellence and research. The aim of our department is to provide students with a solid background in modern principles and research practices of basic plant biology and in specific areas of specialization. At the same time, we have not forgotten classical botany and we teach the students to identify the plants from sight.

Our VISION

To be a Centre of Excellence in plant biology by advancing innovative research, education, and community outreach that explore the complexities of life and address contemporary environmental and biological challenges through creative solutions.

Our MISSION

To provide quality education in plant science and applied areas through experiential learning and research, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and specialized knowledge that prepare students for successful careers in science, research, and education.

Highlights of the Department

Experienced faculty members with Ph.D. degrees
Distinctive pedagogy and advanced infrastructure
Fosters early scientific skills through student-led research, conferences, and publications.
Field visits, collection trips and study tours
Botanical entrepreneurship for budding innovators.
Experience hands-on learning in botany
Association with research institutes, organizations, industry and local community
Branch out with MDCs: Explore ecotourism, gardening, landscaping & agri-enterprises
Assistance to JAM, JGEEBILS and other entrance exams
Emphasizes traditional medicinal plant knowledge and indigenous knowledge systems.

Infrastructural Facilities

Tissue Culture Lab – Plant propagation and in vitro studies.
Phytochemistry Lab – Extraction, analysis, and profiling of plant metabolites.
Herbarium Room – For plant specimen preservation and reference collections
Greenhouse – Controlled plant growth and experimental cultivation.
Microscopy Unit – With compound, stereo, and advanced microscopes

PO

Evaluate the role of science, mathematics, and technology in addressing current issues facing local and global communities.
Drives scientific and societal advancement through technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
Acquire domain knowledge
Strengthen critical thinking and reasoning skills
Develop effective communication skills
Imbibe human values, inclusiveness attitude and socio-cultural sensitivity
Build up self-esteem and competence to face challenges
Attain life-readiness through problem-solving skills and competencies
Work effectively in groups to meet a shared goal with people whose disciplinary and cultural backgrounds differ from their own.
Develop appropriate methods of research, investigation, and design, to solve problems in science, mathematics, and technology.

PSO

To lay a strong foundation in the study of Botany
Develop basic skills in Botany
To study the evolutionary importance of different groups of plants
Understand the unique and general features of plant groups
To study the external and internal structure, reproduction and economic importance.
Develop ability to work and to make them fit for the society