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Department of Zoology

INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY :

The Department of Zoology was established in 1992 with the commencement of the B.Sc. programme in Zoology. In 2001, the department was upgraded to a Postgraduate Department with the introduction of the M.Sc. Zoology programme. Recognizing its academic and research potential, the department achieved another significant milestone in 2005 when it was accorded the status of a University-recognized Centre for Higher Learning and Research. Since then, the department has steadily developed as a vibrant centre for teaching, learning and research in Zoological Sciences, providing students with opportunities to develop sound conceptual knowledge, practical skills, scientific aptitude and research-oriented thinking.

The department is supported by well-equipped laboratories for undergraduate, postgraduate and research activities, along with essential scientific instruments and learning facilities. The Zoological Museum, with its valuable collection of preserved specimens, supports practical study of animal diversity, morphology, anatomy and taxonomy. A Departmental Library containing textbooks, reference books, encyclopaedias and national and international journals provides additional academic support, while the Instrumentation Room and Computer Room with broadband internet facilities strengthen practical training, academic work and research. Research is an integral part of the department, with faculty members and research scholars actively contributing through research publications, doctoral work, seminars, workshops, conferences and academic collaborations. The department also promotes co-curricular, extension and outreach activities, including field-based learning, environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation and scientific interaction. Through its continued emphasis on academic excellence, research, innovation and holistic development, the Department of Zoology strives to nurture scientifically competent, socially responsible and research-oriented students and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Zoological Sciences.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT :

  • Consistently excellent academic results in undergraduate and postgraduate Zoology programmes.
  • Strong emphasis on quality teaching, practical learning, field-based studies and skill development in Zoology.
  • A vibrant research culture with active research projects and scholarly publications in various areas of Zoological sciences.
  • 36 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degrees, while 12 research scholars are currently pursuing their Ph.D. degrees under the guidance of the department.
  • Active involvement in research, innovation, extension activities, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and scientific programmes.
  • Students are encouraged to participate in field studies, biodiversity documentation, environmental awareness programmes, and other hands-on learning activities.
  • The department promotes environmental conservation, biodiversity awareness and sustainable practices through academic and extension initiatives.
  • Regular guest lectures, academic interactions and research-oriented activities provide students with exposure to recent developments in Zoology.
  • Dedicated faculty members committed to academic excellence, research, mentoring and overall student development.


Ph.D. Awarded Till Date: Zoology

S.N. Name of Students Supervisor Title of Thesis Date of Award/Notification
1. Mrs. R. R. Kulkarni Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Limnological Studies of Urban Lake Ramala, Chandrapur, India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/1/4695
Dated - 3rd February 2009
2. Mr. P. M. Telkhade Dr. P.N. Charde
Dr. S.B. Zade		 Hydrobiology and Biodiversity of Tadoba Lake, Chandrapur, India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/1/4695
Dated - 3rd February 2009
3. Mr. V. J. Sharma Dr. Shanta Satyanarayan
Dr. P. R. Choudhary		 Effect of Heavy metals on the Biology of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae, and its role in vermiconversion. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/4/558
Dated - 29th April 2010
4. Mrs. R. S. Saha Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. K. Krishnamurthy		 Effect of Biopesticides repellent of natural origin on a few common pest found in Vidarbha region. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/13/22
Dated - 2nd September 2010
5. Mr. P. J. Khinchi Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. C.J. Khune		 Seasonal variations of flora and fauna in Junona lake of Chandrapur District (Maharashtra) India with respect to Physico-chemical characteristics. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/484
Dated - 8th October, 2010
6. Mr. L. H. Rohankar Dr. A.N. Lonkar
Dr. S.B. Zade		 Study of some Physico-chemical and biological parameters of rural lake Aheri, Gadchiroli India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/904
Dated - 2nd November 2010
7. Ms. S. R. Verma Dr. Shanta Satyanarayan
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Heavy metal pollution from mining activity, its biological impact in Aquatic ecosystem and bioremediation measures. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/406
Dated - 24th May 2011
8. Mrs. A. V. Ramteke Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. K.G. Patil		 Studies on the tongue of some species of Indian Bats. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/1/90
Dated - 3rd December, 2011
9. Smt. S. G. Kalbande Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. J.N. Dudhate		 Ecology of Rawanwadi lake of Bhandara district in Maharashtra: Perspectives in hydrobiology. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/5/451
Dated - 24th January 2012
10. Mr. B. B. Parshuramkar Dr. C.J. Khune
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Studies on Physico-chemical and Biological characteristics of Chulbandh reservoir with special reference to fishery resources. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/5/450
Dated - 24th January, 2012
11. Mr. R. N. Chavan Dr. A.N. Lonkar Limnological studies with respect to some physico-chemical and biological characteristics of Ramsagar lake Armori, Dist. Gadchiroli (M.S.) India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/9/1137
Dated - 21st March 2012
12. Ms. Rucha Gabhane Dr. Reuven Yousef
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Ptilochronology- Feather study and Biology of Coturnix coturnix japonica quail bird. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/9/1137
Dated - 21st March 2012
13. Ku. A. M. Bhende Dr. S.B. Zade Evaluation of physiological stress among selected stress prone communities from Wardha district. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/12/268
Dated - 2 May, 2013
14. Mr. A. V. Bhagade Dr. Shanta Satyanarayan Impact and bioaccumulation of few PCBs and PAHs in freshwater fish Rasbora daniconius and Puntius ticto. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/16/2773
Dated - 1st July 2013
15. Mr. S. S. Bacher Dr. Arun Chilke
Dr. A.S. Mohite		 Effect of heavy metals on organic metabolites in non-reproductive organs of snake head, Ophiocephalus punctatus. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/23/1977
Dated - 30th Oct 2013
16. Mr. I. R. Mithani J.S. Shinde Hydrobiological study of Wardha river of Chandrapur district with respect to seasonal variations in Physico-chemical characteristics. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/23/1977
Dated - 30th Oct 2013
17. Mr. S. S. Gandhewar Dr. S.B. Zade
Dr. S.R. Sitre		 Impact of heavy metal toxicity on the air breathing freshwater fishes: Clarias batrachus (Linn.) and Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/24/1079
Dated - 1st Nov 2013
18. Mr. V. B. Jaiswal Dr. M.S. Ambatkar Effect of Heavy metal (Lead) and pesticide (Malathion) on the reproductive organs and endocrine glands of rat. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/25/1111
Dated - 28th Nov 2013
19. Mr. K. N. Rawlekar Dr. A.P. Sawane
Dr. S.B. Zade		 Seasonal variation in hydrobiological parameters and Biodiversity of river Kolar – Dist. Nagpur. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/5/320
Dated - 17 June, 2015
20. Ms. U. W. Fule Dr. P.M. Telkhade Assessment of Physico-chemical and Biological characteristics of Sarangpuri reservoir in Wardha district (Maharashtra) India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/6/352
Dated - 16th July 2015
21. Mr. B. P. Parwate Dr. C.J. Khune Impact of abiotic and biotic factors of Shionibandh reservoir on the fish diversity and productivity. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/6/352
Dated - 16th July 2015
22. Mrs. J.S. Dahegaonkar Dr. A.S. Mohite
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Studies on the Biology and Effect of some seed kernel oils and gamma irradiation on Gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/6/352
Dated - 16th July 2015
23. Ms. K. H. Waghmare Dr. S.R. Sitre
Dr. P.M. Telkhade		 Studies on seasonal variation of flora and fauna of Lohara lake, Chandrapur Dist. (M.S.) India, with respect to physico-chemical characteristics. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/7/365
Dated - 31 July, 2016
24. Mrs. J. S. Ramteke Dr. P.N. Charde
Dr. S.B. Zade		 Study of some developmental stages of embryo in relevance with endocrine glands in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/13/1295
Dated - 27 Sep, 2016
25. Mr. A. V. Dorlikar Dr. A. A. Dhamani
Dr. P.N. Charde		 Ultrastructural Studies on the Pituitary in Relation with Female Reproductive Cycle in the Indian Flying Fox, Pteropus giganteus giganteus (Brünnich). RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/14/1322
Dated - 01 Oct, 2016
26. Mr. P. P. Ingale Dr. A.D. Bobdey
Dr. A.N. Lonkar		 A study of Physico-chemical and Biological status of Bhivanpur Lake Dist. Nagpur (M.S.) India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/5/2624
Dated - 20th April 2017
27. Ms. U. P. Mankar Dr. A.D. Bobdey Physico-chemical and Biological characteristics of Sonala dam Dist. Washim, Maharashtra. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/9/192
Dated - 08 August 2017
28. Shri. D. R. Gabhane Dr. C.J. Khune Studies on distribution and conservation of Grus antigone antigone (Sarus Crane) in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/10/483
Dated - 12 September 2018
29. Ku. A. M. Trivedi Dr. A.D. Bobdey
Dr. P.G. Puranik		 Profile of hydrobiology of river Kolar at Saoner with special emphasis on Ecology and impact of human activities. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/12/871
Dated - 17 December 2018
30. Ku. S. H. Jambbule Dr. P.M. Telkhade
Dr. N.R. Dahegaonkar		 Hydrobiological studies of Chorgaon lake, Chandrapur (M.S.) with special reference to Benthic Macro-invertebrates. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/10/612
Dated - 21 September 2019
31. Mrs. Pranali P. Belkhode Dr. S.R. Sitre
Dr. Shanta Satyanarayan		 Limnological studies of Ecologically fragile selected lakes in Kuhi and Mandhal, Nagpur District. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/14/733
Dated - 28 November 2019
32. Ku. S. S. Bopinwar Dr. S.B. Sitre
Dr. T.K. Ghosh		 Studies on Ecological characteristics of two reservoirs from Hyderabad city with special reference to its potability. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/12/1050
Dated - 11 December 2020
33. Miss. V. L. Gharpure Dr. (Mrs.) M. M. Bhatkulkar Studies on seasonal variation of zooplanktons with respect to physicochemical aspects of Vena river. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/18/1289
Dated - 09 March 2021
34. Ku. Bhavana A. Puppulwar Dr. P.N. Charde
Dr. P.M. Telkhade		 Studies on Physico-chemical and biological characteristics of water of Mohrli lake in Chandrapur district, (Maharashtra). RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/11/1578
Dated - 05 October 2021
35. Ku. V. D. Dorlikar Dr. Sarita Nimgare Assessment of Physico-chemical and biological characteristics of Kapileshwar (Ashti) lake in Wardha district (Maharashtra) India. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/13/1601
Dated - 02 November 2021
36. Ku. Jayashri Gangarao Thote Dr. A.S. Mohite Occurrence Quantification and Management Strategies of dengue in Nagpur city of Maharashtra State. RTMNU/Ph.D. (Cell)/02/2131
Dated - 03 February 2024
Thesis Submitted in Zoology

S.N. Name of Students Supervisor Title of Thesis Date of Award/Notification
1. Ku. Renuka Arvind Lonkar Dr. P.N. Charde Studies on physicochemical and biological parameters in relation with associated fauna of Shivapur Lake, Umrer district, Nagpur.
Ph.D. Student Registered in Zoology

S.No. Name of Candidate Title of Synopsis Reg. No. & Date Name of Supervisor
1. Mrs. Shruti Sameer Deshmukh “IMPACT OF SEASONAL CHANGES IN ZOOPLANKTON BIODIVERSITY WITH REFERENCE TO PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF AMBALA LAKE, RAMEK, DISTRICT NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA (INDIA)” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/808
Date of Registration: 06/05/2023 		Dr. Mrs. J.S. Dahegaonkar
2. Mr. Ghanshyam Janardan Tiwary “LIMNOLOGYCAL STUDIES RELATED TO PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PARADGAON LAKE NEAR UMRER, DISTRICT NAGPUR (M.S.) INDIA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/306
Date of Registration: 06/05/2023 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
3. Mr. Rupchand Yuvraj Dongarwar “STUDIES ON AQUATIC INSECTS AS BIO-INDICATORS OF WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS IN GONDIA DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/403
Date of Registration: 06/05/2023 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
4. Miss. Ashwini Arvind Borkar “INFLUENCE OF ABIOTIC FACTORS ON INSECT PEST DYNAMICS IN RICE FIELDS OF LAKHANDUR, EASTERN VIDARBHA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2224
Dated: 01/03/2025
Date of Registration: 29/01/2024 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
5. Mrs. Twinkle Shivam Madan “STUDIES ON WATER QUALITY INDEX AND ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITY INDICES OF TWO WETLANDS IN AROUND NAGPUR CITY, MAHARASHTRA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2229
Dated: 03/03/2025
Date of Registration: 29/01/2024 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
6. Miss. Nilima Ramesh Zodpe “EVALUATION OF FISH DIVERSITY AND WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN RELATION TO ZOOPLANKTON POPULATION IN MANGLI LAKE, NAGPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2227
Dated: 03/03/2025
Date of Registration: 01/02/2024 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
7. Miss. Pranali Patiramji “BIODIVERSITY AND WATER CHEMISTRY: A STUDY OF FISH SPECIES IN RELATION TO PHYSICOCHEMICAL CONDITIONS OF WAKESHWAR DAM, DIST. NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2228
Dated: 03/03/2025
Date of Registration: 01/02/2024 		Dr. Mrs. J.S. Dahegaonkar
8. Mrs. Kavita Ajay Dorlikar “STUDIES ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITY OF MAMA TALAV, ADYAL TUKUM NEAR BRAMHAPURI, DIST. CHANDRAPUR, MAHARASHTRA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2225
Dated: 03/03/2025
Date of Registration: 06/05/2023 		Dr. Mrs. J.S. Dahegaonkar
9. Miss. Mariya Munaf Shaikh “ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF MACROBENTHIC FAUNA AND WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN TWO URBAN LAKES OF NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA” RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2023/R1/2226
Dated: 03/03/2025
Date of Registration: 06/05/2023 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar
10. Miss. Rashmi Rajendra Mhaske A HAEMATOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA AND SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA IN THE RURAL POPULATION OF SAWALI TEHSIL, CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA RTMNU/Ph.D. Cell/RRC/2026/R1/1503
Dated: 15/05/2026
Date of Registration: 17/12/2024 		Prof. A.V. Dorlikar

COURSES :

Syllabus for 1) UG link and 2) PG link –



FYUGP-Scheme I-VIII Semester (3-2-1 Pattern)
Bachelor of Science (Honors/Research) (Zoology - Major)

Four Year (Eight Semester Degree Course) Teaching and Examination Scheme


Abbreviations: Discipline Specific Core: DSC, Discipline Specific Elective: DSE, Generic/Open Electives: GE/OE,Vocational Skills & Skill Enhancement Courses: VSEC, Vocational Skill Courses: VSC, Skill Enhancement Courses:SEC, Ability Enhancement Courses: AEC, Indian Knowledge Systems: IKS, Value Education Courses: VEC, On JobTraining (Internship/Apprenticeship): OJT, Field Project: FP, Community Engagement & Service: CEP, Co-curricularCourses: CC, Research Methodology: RM, Research Project: RP, Continuous Internal Evaluation: CIE, SemesterEnd Exam: SEE


Level: 4.5 (First Year) | Semester: I

Course
Type		 Course
category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
(CIE) (SEE) (Total)
Subject-1 DSC BZL1DSC01T Life and Diversity of Animals-Non-chordates (Protozoa to Annelida)
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL1DSC01P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals-Non-chordates (Protozoa to Annelida) 2 4 20 30 50
Subject-2 DSC Subject 2_Paper 1
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC Subject 2_Paper 1
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
Subject-3 DSC Subject 3_Paper 1
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC Subject 3_Paper 1
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
GE/OE_1 GE/OE BZL1GOE01T Indian Birds (Theory) For other faculty students
[Refer GE/OE basket] 		2 2 20 30 50
SEC_1 SEC BZL1SEC01P Beekeeping (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
IKS_1 IKS B1IKS01T IKS-Generic (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
Language AEC BS1AEC01T Compulsory English (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
VEC_1 VEC B1VEC01T Environmental Studies (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
Total 22 30 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks


Level: 4.5 (First Year)      Semester : II

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme
and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Subject-1 DSC BZL2DSC02T Life and Diversity of Animals-Non-chordates (Arthropoda to Hemichordata)
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL2DSC02P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals-Non-chordates (Arthropoda to Hemichordata)
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
Subject-2 DSC Subject 2_Paper 2
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC Subject 2_Paper 2
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
Subject-3 DSC Subject 3_Paper 2
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC Subject 3_Paper 2
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
GE/OE_2 GE/OE BZL2GOE02T Attractive Insects (Theory) For other faculty students
[Refer GE /OE basket] 		2 2 20 30 50
SEC_2 SEC BZL2SEC02P Water Quality Analysis (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
Language AEC BS2AEC02T Second Language
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
VEC_2 VEC B2VEC02T Constitution of India
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
CC_1 CC BZL2CC01P Co-Curricular
(Practical)
[Refer CC basket] 		2 4 50 ---- 50
Total 22 32 250 300 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Exit Option: Award of Certificate in Major with 44 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF Course/Internship or continue with major and minor.


Continue Options: Student will select one subject among the (Subject-1, Subject-2, and Subject-3) as major and another as minor and third subject will be dropped.


Level: 5.0 (Second Year)      Semester : III

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL3DSC03T Life and Diversity of Animals-
Chordates (Protochordata to Amphibia)
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL3DSC04T Cell Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL3DSC03P Practical based on Life and Diversity of
Animals- Chordates
(Protochordata to Amphibia) and Cell
Biology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
VSC BZL3VSC01P Culture of Indian Major Carps
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
FP BZL3FP01P Major Specific
(Practical) 		2 4 50 ---- 50
Minor Minor BZL3MN03T Life and Diversity of
Animals- Chordates
(Protochordata to
Amphibia)(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
Minor BZL3MN03P Practical based on Life
and Diversity of
Animals-Chordates
(Protochordata to
Amphibia)
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
GE/OE_3 GE/OE BZL3GOE03T Fish Farming (Theory)
For other faculty
students [Refer GE/OE
basket] 		2 2 20 30 50
IKS_2 IKS BZL3IKS02T Zoology in Ancient
India
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
Language AEC BS3AEC03T Second Language
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
CC_2 CC BZL3CC02P Co-Curricular (Practical)
[Refer CC basket] 		2 4 50 ---- 50
Total 22 32 280 270 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Level: 5.0 (Second Year)
Semester : IV

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL4DSC05T Life and Diversity of Animals- Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia)
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL4DSC06T Genetics (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL4DSC04P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals- Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia) and Genetics
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
VSC BZL4VSC02P Aquarium preparation and Maintenance (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
CEP BZL4CEP01P Community engagement program
(Practical) 		2 4 50 ---- 50
Minor Minor BZL4MN04T Life and Diversity of Animals- Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia)
(Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
Minor BZL4MN04P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia)
(Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
GE/OE_4 GE/OE BZL4GOE04T Animal Husbandry (Theory) For other faculty students
[Refer GE/OE basket] 		2 2 20 30 50
SEC_3 SEC BZL4SEC03P Clinical Pathology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
Language AEC BS4AEC04T Compulsory English (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
CC_3 CC BZL4CC03P Co-Curricular (Practical)
[Refer CC basket] 		2 4 50 ---- 50
Total 22 34 280 270 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Exit Option: Award of UG Diploma in Major and Minor with 88 credits and an additional 4 credits in core NSQF Course/Internship or continue with major and minor.


Level: 5.5 (Third Year)      Semester : V
Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL5DSC07T General Mammalian Physiology I (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL5DSC08T Applied Zoology 1 (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL5DSC09T Developmental Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL5DSC10T Evolutionary Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL5DSC05P Practical based on General Mammalian Physiology I and Applied Zoology-1 (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL5DSC06P Practical based on Developmental Biology and Evolutionary Biology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL5DSE01AT A. Systematic Entomology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL5DSE01BT B. Systematic Ichthyology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL5DSE01CT C. Male Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL5DSE01P Practical based on
A. Systematic Entomology
OR
B. Systematic Ichthyology
OR
C. Male Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
VSC BZL5VSC03P Vermicomposting (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
CEP BZL5CEP02P Community engagement program (Practical) 2 4 50 ---- 50
Minor Minor BZL5MN05T General Mammalian Physiology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
Total 22 32 250 300 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Level: 5.5 (Third Year)      Semester : VI
Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL6DSC11T General Mammalian Physiology II (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL6DSC12T Applied Zoology II (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL6DSC13T Molecular Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL6DSC14T Immunology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL6DSC07P Practical based on General Mammalian Physiology II and Applied Zoology II (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL6DSC08P Practical based on Molecular Biology and Immunology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL6DSE02AT A. Insect morphology and Physiology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL6DSE02BT B. Fish Physiology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL6DSE02CT C. Female Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL6DSE02P Practical based on
A. Insect morphology and Physiology
OR
B. Fish Physiology
OR
C. Female Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
VSC BZL6VSC04P Silk worm culture (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
OJT BZL6OJT01P Major Specific (Practical) 4 8 40 60 100
Total 22 34 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Level: 6.0 (Fourth Year)      Semester : VII (Honors)

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL7DSC15T Systematic Zoology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC16T Biotechnology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC17T Biostatics and Bioinformatics (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC18T Micro techniques (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC19T Parasitology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC09P Practical based on Systematic Zoology and Biotechnology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC10P Practical based on Biostatics and Bioinformatics, Micro techniques and Parasitology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL7DSE03AT A. Insect pests
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL7DSE03BT B. Applied Fisheries
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL7DSE03CT C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL7DSE03P Practical based on
A. Insect pests
OR
B. Applied Fisheries
OR
C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
RM BZL7RM01T Research methodology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
RM BZL7RM01P Research methodology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
Total 22 30 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Level: 6.0 (Fourth Year)      Semester : VIII (Honors)

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL8DSC20T Biochemistry (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC21T Endocrinology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC22T Wildlife Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC23T Ethology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC24T Bio-techniques (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC11P Practical based on Biochemistry, Endocrinology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC12P Practical based on Wildlife Biology, Ethology and Bio-techniques (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL8DSE04AT A. Industrial Entomology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL8DSE04BT B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL8DSE04CT C. Avian Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL8DSE04P Practical based on
A. Industrial Entomology
OR
B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR
C. Avian Biology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
OJT BZL8OJT02P Major Specific (Practical) 4 8 40 60 100
Total 22 32 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks. Exit Option :Award of UG Honors Degree in major and minor with 176 credits.


Level:6.0 (Fourth Year)     Semester : VII (Honors with Research)

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL7DSC15T Systematic Zoology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC16T Biotechnology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC17T Biostatics and Bioinformatics (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC09P Practical based on Systematic Zoology and Biotechnology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL7DSC10P Practical based on Biostatics and Bioinformatics (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL7DSE03AT A. Insect pests
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL7DSE03BT B. Applied Fisheries
OR
BZL7DSE03CT C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Theory)
DSE BZL7DSE03P Practical based on
A. Insect pests
OR
B. Applied Fisheries
OR
C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
RM BZL7RM01T Research methodology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
RM BZL7RM01P Research methodology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
RP BZL7RP01P Research project (Practical) 4 8 40 60 100
Total 22 34 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.


Level:6.0 (Fourth Year)     Semester : VIII (Honors with Research)

Course
Type		 Course
Category		 Course
Code		 Course Title Credits Teaching
Scheme
Hr/Week		 Evaluation Scheme and Max Marks*
CIE SEE Total
Major DSC BZL8DSC20T Biochemistry (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC21T Endocrinology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC22T Wild life Biology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC09P Practical based on Biochemistry and Endocrinology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSC BZL8DSC10P Practical based on Wild life Biology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
DSE BZL8DSE04AT A. Industrial Entomology
OR 		2 2 20 30 50
BZL8DSE04BT B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR
BZL8DSE04CT C. Avian Biology (Theory)
DSE BZL8DSE04P Practical based on
A. Industrial Entomology
OR
B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR
C. Avian Biology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50
RP BZL7RP02P Research project (Practical) 8 16 80 120 200
Total 22 36 220 330 550

*Minimum passing marks in each head (i.e. CIE, SEE and Total) will be 40% of maximum marks.
Exit Option: Award of UG Honors with Research Degree in major and minor with 176 credits.


Basket for Minor Category Courses (Zoology)

Sem.-III

Minor BZL3MN03T Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Proto chordate to Amphibia) (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
Minor BZL3MN03P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Protochordata to Amphibia) (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
Sem.-IV

Minor BZL4MN04T Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia) (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50
Minor BZL4MN04P Practical based on Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia) (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50
Sem.-V

Minor BZL5MN05T General Mammalian Physiology (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50

Basket for ELECTIVE (DSE) Category
Courses (Zoology) Sem.-V

DSE BZL5DSE01AT

BZL5DSE01BT

BZL5DSE01CT 		A. Systematic Entomology
OR
B. Systematic Ichthyology
OR
C. Male Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL5DSE01P Practical based on
A. Systematic Entomology
OR
B. Systematic Ichthyology
OR
C. Male Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-VI

DSE BZL6DSE02AT

BZL6DSE02BT

BZL6DSE02CT 		A. Insect morphology and Physiology
OR
B. Fish Physiology
OR
C. Female Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL6DSE02P Practical based on
A. Insect morphology and Physiology
OR
B. Fish Physiology
OR
C. Female Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-VII

DSE BZL7DSE03AT

BZL7DSE03BT

BZL7DSE03CT 		A. Insect pests
OR
B. Applied Fisheries
OR
C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL7DSE03P Practical based on
A. Insect pests
OR
B. Applied Fisheries
OR
C. Reproductive Endocrinology and Toxicology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-VIII

DSE BZL8DSE04AT

BZL8DSE04BT

BZL8DSE04CT 		A. Industrial Entomology
OR
B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR
C. Avian Biology (Theory) 		2 2 20 30 50
DSE BZL8DSE04P Practical based on
A. Industrial Entomology
OR
B. Fishery technology and fish pathology
OR
C. Avian Biology (Practical) 		2 4 20 30 50

Basket for Generic and Open Elective (GE/OE) Category Courses (Zoology)

(For other faculty students)


Sem.-I

GE/OE_1 GE/OE BZL1GOE01T Indian Birds (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50

Sem.-II

GE/OE_2 GE/OE BZL2GOE02T Attractive Insects (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50

Sem.-III

GE/OE_3 GE/OE BZL3GOE03T Fish Farming (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50

Sem.-IV

GE/OE_4 GE/OE BZL4GOE04T Animal Husbandry (Theory) 2 2 20 30 50

Basket for Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) Category
Courses (Zoology)

Sem.-I

SEC-1 BZL1SEC01P Beekeeping (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-II

SEC-2 BZL2SEC02P Water Quality Analysis (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-IV

SEC-3 BZL4SEC03P Clinical Pathology (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Basket for Vocational and Skill Courses (VSC) Category
Courses (Zoology)

Sem.-III

VSC-1 BZL3VSC01P Culture of Indian Major Carps (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-IV

VSC-2 BZL4VSC02P Aquarium preparation and maintenance (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-V

VSC-3 BZL5VSC03P Vermicomposting (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Sem.-VI

VSC-4 BZL6VSC04P Silkworm culture (Practical) 2 4 20 30 50

Structure and Credit Distribution of P.G. Degree Programme for two years M.Sc. Zoology, (CBCS) As per NEP 2020.
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (Semester pattern) With Effect From 2023-24

M.SC. ZOOLOGY SEMESTER-I

Paper Course Credit
Paper -I Biology of Non- Chordata 4
Paper -II Cell Biology and Genetics 4
Paper -III Electives (Choose any one)
a) Mammalian Reproductive Physiology – Male
b) Digestive and Excretory Physiology
c) General Fish Biology
d) General Entomology 		4
Paper -IV Research Methodology 4
Practical -I Biology of Non- Chordata 3
Practical -II Cell Biology and Genetics (Including Research Methodology) 3
TOTAL 22

M.SC. ZOOLOGY SEMESTER-II

Paper Course Credit
Paper -I – (V) Biology of Chordata 4
Paper -II – (VI) Advanced Developmental Biology 4
Paper -III – (VII) Electives (Choose any one)
a) Mammalian Reproductive Endocrinology
b) Brain and Muscle Physiology
c) Economic Aquaculture
d) Insect Morphology and Physiology 		4
Practical -I – (III) On Job Training/ Field Project 4
Practical -II – (IV) Biology of Chordata 3
Practical -III – (V) Advanced Developmental Biology 3
TOTAL 22

M.SC. ZOOLOGY SEMESTER-III

Paper Course Credit
Paper-I – (IX) Parasitology & Immunology 4
Paper-II – (X) Wild Life and Avian Biology 4
Paper-III – (XI) Comparative Endocrinology 4
Paper-IV – (XII) Elective (Choose any one)
a) Mammalian Reproductive Physiology in Female
b) Blood and Cardiac Physiology
c) Fish Physiology
d) Insect Pest Management 		4
Practical – I – (VI) Based on Elective subject 2
Research Project (RP) 4
TOTAL 22

M.SC. ZOOLOGY SEMESTER-IV

Paper Course Credit
Paper-I – (XIII) Biotechnique, Biostatistics, Toxicology and Bioinformatics 4
Paper-II – (XIV) Radiation and Chronobiology 4
Paper-III – (XV) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 4
Paper-IV – (XVI) Elective (Choose any one)
a) Mammalian Reproductive Toxicology
b) Respiratory and Reproductive Physiology
c) Fishery Technology and Fish Pathology
d) Medical, Veterinary and Industrial Entomology 		4
Research Project (RP) 6
TOTAL 22

RESEARCH AREA :

Staff members of the department are research supervisors work in more than one theme. They are engaged in research that cut across theme boundaries. Staff members, research supervisors and research students are engaged in research activities such as Biodiversity and Aquatic Ecology, Limnological studies of various water bodies, Avian Biodiversity, Birds Reproductive Behaviour, Insect Ecology, Insect Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology, Mammalian Reproductive Physiology.

STUDENT- TEACHER ACHIEVEMENTS :

  • Dr. A. V. Dorlikar is presently serving as a Member of the Board of Studies in Zoology.
  • Under the supervision of Dr. A. V. Dorlikar, 7 research scholars are currently registered for Ph.D. in Zoology, while 3 research scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. under the supervision of Dr. Mrs. J. S. Dahegaonkar.
  • A total of 36 students have been awarded Ph.D. degrees in Zoology under the guidance of the department’s faculty.
  • Achal Shankar Khandekar secured 7th position in the University Merit List of M.Sc. Zoology (CBCS), Semester-IV, Summer Examination 2023, conducted by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, with a CGPA of 7.99 out of 10.00.
  • Shrutika Siddharth Shende secured 1st position in the RTM Nagpur University Merit List for M.Sc. Zoology (Semester-IV), Summer 2024, with an outstanding CGPA of 8.96/10.00.
  • Dipti Pramod Itankar secured 2nd position in the RTM Nagpur University Merit List for M.Sc. Zoology (Semester-IV), Summer 2024, with a CGPA of 8.00/10.00.
  • Shital Shalikram Meshram secured 4th position in the RTM Nagpur University Merit List for M.Sc. Zoology (CBCS), Semester-IV, Summer 2024, with a CGPA of 7.84/10.00.
  • Revati Pankaj Agre secured 5th position in the RTM Nagpur University Merit List for M.Sc. Zoology (Semester-IV), Summer 2024, with a CGPA of 7.80/10.00.

RESEARCH PROJECTS :

Sr. No. Title of the Project Funding Agency Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator Status
1. Studies on the larval morphology, cephalic & segmental chaetotaxy, gamma irradiation and chemosterilant-induced histopathological effects on gonads and inherited sterility in fruit piercing moth, Eudocima materna (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) UGC,New Delhi Dr. A. S. Mohite Completed
2. Studies on histomorphological and physiological effects of some plant origin Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) and synthetic IGR Diflubenzuron (Dimilin) on Gram pod borer, Heliothis armigera (Huebner) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae). UGC,New Delhi Dr. A. S. Mohite Completed
3. An Assessment of the Avian Biodiversity of Gorewada Forest and Reservoir, Nagpur (M.S.) Dept. of forest, MS Mr. Raju Kasambe Completed
4. Ecology and Breeding behavior of Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris. UGC,New Delhi Dr. Pravin Charde Completed
5. An Assessment of the Aquatic Fauna and Physico-chemical Parameters of Gorewada Reservoir, Nagpur (M.S.) Department of Forest, M.S. Dr. Pravin Charde and Dr. A. V. Dorlikar Completed
6. Climate change and its impact on Agriculture crops of Nagpur district of Vidarbha region UGC, New Delhi Dr. Pravin ChardeMr. A.P. Lambat Completed
7. Ptilocronology-Feather study and biology of Coturnix coturnix –quail bird UGC, New Delhi Dr. Pravin Charde Completed

Zoology Project : MRP Final Report DR. A.S. Mohite.pdf

LABORATORY FACILITY :

Department of Zoology has separate laboratories for undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Laboratories are well equipped with glass wares, chemicals, instruments as well as updated with LCD projector facility for virtual learning of practicals, specifically dissections. Post-graduation students have broadband internet facility for preparation of seminars and dissertation work. The total built-up area of Zoology department is 410.31sq/mt, out of which undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories comprises the area of 249.38sq/mt. Following Major Instruments and Equipments are available in the department.


  • UV Spectrophotometer
  • Digital Microphotography Assembly
  • Ultracentrifuge
  • High Resolution Digital Camera
  • Digital Handy Video Camera
  • Digital and SLR cameras
  • Research Microscopes
  • Dissecting Binoculars
  • BOD Incubator
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Electrophoresis Instrument
  • Microscope with camera attachment for microphotograph




WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/GUEST LECTURES ORGANISED :

  • Guest Lecture by Dr. Gagan Matta, Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, on “Sparrows: Give Them a Tweet-Chance” on the occasion of World Sparrow Day at the P.G. Department of Zoology, Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur (21 March 2024).
  • Guest Lecture by Dr. Mahesh R. Thengare, Head, Dept. of Zoology, Y.C. College, Lakhandur, on "Protein Synthesis" at Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur (7 March 2025).
  • Guest Lecture by Dr. Milind Shinkhede, Head, Dept. of Zoology, D.R.B. Sindhu Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, on "Antigen–Antibody Reactions" at Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur (11 March 2025).
  • Guest Lecture by Dr. Gunwant P. Gadekar, Head, Dept. of Zoology, D.B. Science College, Gondia, on "Pituitary and Its Hormones and Feedback Mechanism" at Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur (6 March 2026).

    Guest Lecture by Dr. Gagan Matta on “Sparrows: Give Them a Tweet-Chance” on the occasion of World Sparrow Day (21 March 2024).


    Guest Lecture by Dr. Mahesh R. Thengare on 'Protein Synthesis' on the occasion of World Sparrow Day (7 March 2025).


    Guest Lecture by Dr. Milind Shinkhede on 'Antigen – Antibody reactions' (11 March 2025).


    Guest Lecture by Dr. Gunvant P. Gadekar on “Pituitary and Its Hormones and Feedback Mechanism” (6 March 2026).



TEACHING FACULTY MEMBERS :

Sr. No. Name of Faculty Member Qualification Designation Work Experience (in years) Research Area
1. Dr. Ajay V. Dorlikar M.Sc., NET, Ph.D Professor & Head 21 Fish and Fisheries, Aquatic Biology, MRP
2. Dr. (Mrs.) Jayashree B. Tirpude M.Sc., Ph.D. Professor 29 Mammalian Reproductive Physiology
3. Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti S. Dahegaonkar M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor 29 Animal Physiology

NON-TEACHING STAFF :

Sr. No. Name of Non -Teaching Staff Designation Work Experience (in years)
1. Mr. Devesh Hatwar Laboratory Assistant 32
2. Mr. Diwakar Surjuse Laboratory Attendant 30
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Visits:

Field Visit of P.G. Students to Thakurwadi Agriculture & Eco-Tourism, Gaurala, Hingna, Nagpur – 25 February 2025.



EXTENTION ACTIVITY:

B.Sc.-II (Science) Semester-IV students of the Department of Zoology, Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, participating in the extension activity on “Determining the Blood Group, Rh Factor and Haemoglobin Percentage” conducted on 8 April 2026 during the Academic Session 2025–26.


B.Sc.-II (Science) Semester-IV students of the Department of Zoology, Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, actively participating in the extension activity on “Determining the Blood Group, Rh Factor and Haemoglobin Percentage” conducted on 15 March 2025 during the Academic Session 2024–25.



  • Educational excursion to Bengaluru-Coorg-Mysore from 9th to 15th January, 2018.


  • Educational visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sakoli, District Bhandara and Fish Seed Production Centre, Shivanibandh dated 21 August, 2019.


  • Educational visit to Raj Bhavan Biodiversity Park on dated 6th February, 2019.


  • Recreational visit of M.Sc. Zoology students at Shivtirth Agro park on dated 8th February, 2018


RESEARCH PAPERS : SINCE 2023-24


S.N. Title of Paper Name of Author/s Name of Journal Year of
Publication		 ISSN Number Link to the Recognition in UGC Enlistment of the Journal
1. Seasonal and Spatial Dynamics of Zooplankton Community Structure in Ambala Lake, Ramtek (Nagpur), Maharashtra, India. J.S. Dahegaonkar Journal of Diversity Studies 2026 [ISSN 3041-5357 Online] Link
2. Life cycle dynamics and biology of Antheraea mylitta (Drury) ecorace Bhandara daba-bv on Terminalia arjuna in Vidarbha. A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Entomology 2025 ISSN: 2454-4758 Link
3. Soil fertility and micronutrient analysis in different agroecosystems of vidarbha region, Maharashtra, India A. V. Dorlikar Environment and Ecology 2025 ISSN: 0970-0420 Link
4. Histopathological Effects of Cypermethrin on the Kidney of Clarias gariepinus. A. V. Dorlikar Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 2025 ISSN: 0256-971X (P) Link
5. Seasonal Dynamics of Zooplankton in Relation to Water Quality of Fresh Water Lentic Ecosystem: A Review A. V. Dorlikar Journal of Applied Bioscience 2025 ISSN: 0975-864X Link
6. Sustainable drainage management for fisheries: A pathway to ecological balance and productivity. J.S. Dahegaonkar International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews 2025 P-ISSN: 2349-5138 Link
7. Emerging contaminants in water: A growing environmental and public health challenge. J.S. Dahegaonkar International Journal of Advanced Applied Research 2025 ISSN: 2347-7075 Link
8. Relationship between age, educational status and menstrual problems among females of central India. J. B. Tirpude International Journal of Researches in Biosciences and Agriculture and Technology 2025 ISSN: 2347-517X Link
9. Climate Change & Infectious Disease Dynamics J.S. Dahegaonkar Review of Research 2024 ISSN: 2249-894X Link
10. Studies on Zooplankton Composition and α-Diversity Indices at Thanegaon Reservoir, Maharashtra, India A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2023 ISSN: 2454-3055 Link
11. Studies on cholesterol level in wild caught females of the Emballonurid bat, Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson) in relation with reproductive cycle. A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Entomology 2023 ISSN: 2454-4758 Link
12. Ultrastructural characterization of somatotrophs in female Indian flying fox, Pteropus giganteus giganteus (Brunnich) during reproductive cycle. A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2023 ISSN: 2454-3055 Link
13. Butterfly diversity in and around Sakoli, dist. Bhandara (Maharashtra) A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Entomology 2023 ISSN: 2454-4758 Link
14. Studies on fish diversity of Wainganga River around Desaiganj region Dist. Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) A. V. Dorlikar International Journal of Entomology 2023 ISSN: 2454-4758 Link
15. Avifaunal Diversity and their Status In and Around Ambazari Lake, Nagpur, Central India J.S. Dahegaonkar International Journal of Research in Biosciences, Agriculture & Technology 2023 ISSN: 2347-517X Link
16. Study of the effectiveness of Bio-Pesticide on Mealybug J.B. Tirpude European Chemical Bulletin 2023 ISSN: 2063-5346 Link
17. To assess the awareness about menstruation and practices about menstrual hygiene in females of centre of Indian Peninsula Northeast Vidarbha J.B. Tirpude International Journal of Research in Biosciences, Agriculture & Technology (IJRBAT) 2023 ISSN: 2347-517X Link
18. Homosexuality in the society J.B. Tirpude International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) 2023 ISSN: 2582-2160 Link

Books Published :


S.N. Name of the Author/s Title of Book Year of Publication ISBN Number Name of Publisher
1. Dr. A.V. Dorlikar A Text Book of Zoology B.Sc.
Semester IV (Major) Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia) Developmental Biology & Clinical Pathology 		2025 ISBN: 978-93-7105-555-0 Himalaya Publishing House.
2. Dr. A.V. Dorlikar Generic Elective Zoology
Communicable diseases 		2025 ISBN: 978-93-7105-401-0 Himalaya Publishing House.
3. Dr. A.V. Dorlikar A Text Book of Zoology B.Sc.
Semester II Generic Elective –
Industrial Entomology 		2025 ISBN: 978-93-6409-621-8 DnyanPath Publication
4. Dr. Mrs. J.B. Tirpude Text Book of Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Protochordata to Amphibia) 2025 ISBN: 978-93-4859-30-8 Alliance and Company
5. Dr. Mrs. J.B. Tirpude Author: Dr. Mrs. J.B. Tirpude - Text Book of Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia to Mammalia) 2025 ISBN: 978-93-4859-34-6 Alliance and Company
DEPARTMENT REPOSITORY :

  • Departmental library contain 272 text books and reference books, Journals, Ph.D. thesis and M.Sc. dissertations.
  • Vast number of seminar copies with electronic version in the form of power point presentations
  • All the teachers have their self prepared PPTs on Undergraduate and Postgraduate topics of syllabus
PHOTOS :


CONTACTS :

Dr. A. V. Dorlikar
Professor and Head,
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Cell : +91 9373 365203
Email : ajaydorlikar@gmail.com


Dr. (Mrs.) Jayashree B. Tirpude
Professor, Dept. of Zoology,
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Cell : +91 9822818040
Email : jayashreetirpude0@gmail.com


Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti S. Dahegaonkar
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology,
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Cell : +91 7499128983
Email : jsdahegaonkar@gmail.com


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