Best Practices
The Head of Dept. and the faculty of the department meet every week for formal meetings to discuss the objectives of the department, the programmes to be implemented, the achievement of learning outcomes and the remedial measures to be adopted (if relevant).
Student feedback on various programmes is obtained regularly both orally and in writing.
Annual feedback is obtained at the yearly Khandala seminar, followed by discussions and follow up action.
An annual exhibition is organized by the second-year undergraduate students to introduce the incoming first-year students into wonders of microbiology.
Exposure of (PG) students to contemporary research/ techniques- External projects, blood bank internship
Involvement of dept in extension activities - Water testing, Initiated composting on campus.
Balanced and updated curriculum
Technology-enhanced education
Learning from experts
We encourage contact between students and teachers.
Communicate expectations
Feedback on student performance
Career Guidance Talks by experts and Alumni
Undergraduate Microbiology Association of Xavier’s (UMAX)
Honours Programme
Job oriented training programmes
Mentoring of students for academic progress, jobs, internships, postgraduation, doctoral studies