Research Department of Botany 

About  the Department 

Brief History 

The Department of Botany was started in the year 1971-72 as an undergraduate department. It bloomed into a postgraduate department in the academic  year  2012-13. It upgraded itself into the  Centre for Research in the the year 2014-15. 

Laboratories 

The research laboratory of the Botany is well equipped to conduct research on  various aspects viz. Biotechnology, Microbiology, Phycology, Mycology and Physiology . The research lab has a state of art facility in Microbiology. UG and PG laboratories are well equipped  to conduct  practical sessions. 

Seminars and Workshops 

 To constantly encourage students to  update their knowledge, the department organizes various seminars and workshops, taking the frontiers of education beyond books.   The Department also aims to widen the students’ knowledge on career prospects. 

Student Placement

Our Alumni are well placed within and outside the country. 

MoUs

The department has signed MOU for Research and Training.

i) Marina Labs, Chennai for Bio-technology  Research

ii) Galahad tech. farm pvt. Ltd., for Mushroom Technology

iv) Asthagiri Foundation for Analytical Instrumentation facility

v)Mahadhi Biotech for Algal Biotechnology.

Extension activity 

The Department organizes community service extension activities on Awareness programme on Denque Management, Mosquito control, and  COVID.

Courses Offered

B.Sc., Botany English Medium

B.Sc., Botany Tamil Medium

M.Sc., Botany English Medium

Ph.D Botany