The Department of Botany was established in the year 1984.
The courses offered by the Botany Department are UG, PG,Ph.D. The Department also participates in the courses offered by Biotechnology and Cosmetology. The Department has well-equiped laboratories for UG and PG students. The Department also has a separate Research Laboratory for pursuing Ph. D.
The Department started M. Sc (by Research) in (2002-03), Ph. D (Botany) in (2004-05) and Ph. D (Biotech) from 2004-05 onwards.
The Department has funding for research and laboraties facilities by FIST, STAR and CPE.
The VISION of the Department is to establish Academic Industry Interface by using Biological Techniques.
Mission of the Department is to Impart Skill Training for the students making them Industry Ready.
Dr. Ajit Kengar (Professor &Head of Department) (M.Sc, Ph.D, NET, SET)
Dr. Supriya Thale (Assistant Professor), (M.Sc, Ph. D)
Mr. Jatin Vaity (Assistant Professor), (M.Sc, NET, SET, GATE)
Dr.Rajani Shirsat (Assistant Professor), (M.Sc, Ph. D)
Ms. Siddhi Baskaware (Assistant Professor), (M.Sc, SET)
Ms.Nupoor Telawane (Assistant Professor), (M.Sc, SET)
Dr. Ajit Kengar (Professor &Head of Department )
Dr. Supriya Thale (Assistant Professor)
Mr. Jatin Vaity (Assistant Professor)
Ms. Rajani Shirsat (Assistant Professor)
Ms. Siddhi Baskaware (Assistant Professor)
Dr. G. T. Paratkar (M. Sc, Ph. D)
Dr. SiddhiVinayak Barve (M. Sc, Ph.D)
Dr. Manjushree Deodhar (M. Sc, Ph.D)
Dr. Sudhir Dhuri (M.Sc, Ph. D)
Dr. G. T. Paratkar
Former Principle, KET's V.G.Vaze College.
Former Head, Department of Botany
Ex-Director, R & D, Neutrahelix Biotech, Pvt. Ltd
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve
Professor & Former Head of Botany Department
Presently: Director, KET's Scientific Research Centre
Dr. Manjushree Deodhar (Associate Professor)
Dr. Sudhir Dhuri (Associate Professor)
Mr. Ashok Dayate (Lab Assistant)
Mr. Bhikaji Lad
Mr. Vinayak Mule
Mr. Nilkanth Suryavanshi
Mr. Krishana Gade
Mr. Shakeel Sheikh
Mr. Prakash Belkade
Mr. Vasant Waghmode
Mr. Tanaji Garle
Mr. Harishchandra Raut
Mr. Shivappa Sankpal