Department at Glance:
1. Programmes offered: B.Sc., M. Sc (Analytical Chemistry), M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry)
Undergraduate Level: 
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Sr.No
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Name of Course/ Programme
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Duration
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Eligibility
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Intake Capacity
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Admission Procedure
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1
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B. Sc.Chemistry
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3 years
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12th pass
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120
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As per merit
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Postgraduate Level:
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Sr.No
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Name of Course/ Programme
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Duration
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Eligibility
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Intake Capacity
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Admission Procedure
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1
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M. Sc (Analytical Chemistry
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2 years
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B. Sc Chemistry B+
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33
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As per merit
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| 3 |
M. Sc. (Organic Chemistry |
2 yrs |
B. Sc .Chemistry B+ |
57 |
As per merit |
Research Level:
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Sr.No
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Name of Course/ Programme
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Duration
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Eligibility
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Intake Capacity
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Admission Procedure
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1
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Ph. D. in Chemistry
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4-5 years
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B. Sc Chemistry B+
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24
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As per merit list of Ph.D entrance exam
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3 Staff Detail: 
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Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position
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22
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19 + 03 Visiting + 03 Contributory
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4. Infrastructure Detail: 
Laboratories:
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UG laboratories : 04
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Size 30’ x 40’
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| TYBSc. Physical Chemsitry Lab: |
30’ x 15’ |
| M.Sc. (Analytical lab): 20’ x 20’ |
| UV Visible spectrophotometer |
02 |
| Flame Photometer |
02 |
| High Vaccum Pump |
01 |
| Digital Melting Point Appt |
01 |
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M.Sc. -II (Organic Laboratory ) New laboratory 30'x30' is constructed. |
| Digital Melting Point Appt |
| Rotary Evaporator |
| High Vaccum Pump |
| UV-Visible spectrophotometer |
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| New research laboratory 30’ x 30’ is constructed |
| Digital Melting Point Appt |
| Digital Melting Point Appt |
| Rotary Evaporator |
| High Vaccum Pump |
| UV-Cabinet |
| UV Visible spectrophotometer |
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| Instrument centre 30’ x 30’ |
GC-MS, FTIR, Atomic Absorption spectrometer, Spectrofluorimeter, UV-Visible spectrophotometer |
All existing laboratories are renovated for which funding is given by UGC under BSR grants through MHRD department Govt. of India (12 lacs for each science dept. during 2004 - 08.)
Learning resources of the departments – library, computers, laboratories and other resources
| Library |
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| Central Library |
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| Reference Books |
: 4840 |
| Text Books |
: 1522 |
| Online Journals through INFLIBNET and EBSCO |
List of Journals
| Sr.No. |
Title of the Journal |
Year of Subscription |
| 1. |
Indian J. of Chemistry, Section A |
1993-94 |
| 2. |
Indian J. of Chemistry, Section B |
1993-94 |
| 3. |
Chemistry Today |
2008-09 |
| 4. |
J. of Indian Chemical Society |
1993-94 |
| 5. |
Journal of Chemical Science |
1998-99 |
| 6. |
Research J. of Chemistry & Environment |
2003-04 |
| 7. |
Indian J. of Heterocyclic Chemistry |
2004 |
| 8. |
Indian J. of Bio-Chemistry & Bio-physics |
1993-94 |
| 9. |
Current Science |
1993-94 |
| 10. |
Asian Jr. of chemistry |
1999-2000 |
Departmental Library
Reference Books : 170
Membership of other Libraries
- National Chemical Laboratory(NCL), Pune
- College of Pharmacy, Nashik (MVP Samaj) for following journals
- Chemical Abstract (up to 1990)
- Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Computers
- Number of Computers : 06
- Internet Nodes : 06
- Printers : : 01
Other Resources:
- LCD : 02
- Over head projector : 01
- Educational CDs : 10
- PPTs : 15
Net working centre
Department has established networking centre with 08 computers for which funding is given by DST New Delhi under DST/FIST scheme, A hall of 15’ x 20’ is made available for this purpose.
5. Workshops/Seminars conducted by dept (During last five years) 
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Sr. No
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Title of Seminars/ workshops/symposia Conference
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Funding Agency
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Year |
| 1. |
Regional Research Conference (Innovation in Research Proposals |
Uni. of Pune and KTHM College, Nashik |
24-25 Nov.2009 |
| 2. |
Regional Research Conference (Innovation in Research Proposals |
Uni. of Pune and KTHM College, Nashik |
9-10, Dec.2008 |
| 3. |
National Conference in Organ analytical Techniques in Pharma Industries |
University of Pune |
Feb 23-25, 2006 |
| 4. |
State Level conference on Expectations of Industries from academia |
University of Pune and Indian Association of Chemistry |
18th Dec. 2004 |
| 5. |
National level conference on Analytical Instrumental Techniques |
University of Pune and KTHM College, nashik |
11-12 Dec, 2006 |
| 6. |
National Conference on Interface of teachers and students with chemical industries |
University of Pune and UGC regional office |
26-28 Dec. 2007 |
Refresher courses organized by the Department
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Sr. No
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Title of Refresher Course
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Funding Agency
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Year |
| 1. |
Refresher course in Chemistry |
Academic Staff College University of Pune |
January 4-24,2006 |
| 2. |
Refresher course in Chemistry |
Academic Staff College University of Pune |
March 24- April 15, 2007 |
- Series of special lectures of Professors from University Department & Scientist from research institutes were organized.
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Following Experts has delivered the lecture.
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| Dr. P.S.Kalsi, University of Jalandhar |
Dr. A.K. Nikumbh,University of Pune |
| Dr. D.D.Dhavale, University of Pune |
Dr.A.K.Singh, IIT, Powai. |
| Dr. R.S.Kusurkar, University of Pune |
Dr. R.D.Devdhar IIT, Powai. |
| Dr.Ganesh Pandey,Dy. Director, NCL |
Dr.R.T.Sane, Ruia College, Mumbai. |
| Dr.TusharChakraborty,Director CDRI Lukhnow. |
Dr. M.S. Wadia, University of Pune |
| Dr.S.Y.Rane, University of Pune |
Dr. Sharad Kale, BARC |
| Dr.Haram H R, University of Pune |
Dr. Lokhande, University of Mumbai |
| Dr.VaishaliShinde,University of Pune |
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Dr.V.K.Maurya, Principal, Govt. Pharmacy College, Aurangabad
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6.Placement Activity: 
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placementsDepartment is having separate placement cell through which following students are placed in chemical & pharma industries.
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Name of Industry
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No.of students placed
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2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Zydus Cadila, Ahmedabad |
1 |
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| IDC |
1 |
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| Embo Pharmaceutical |
1 |
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| Cipla , Mumbai & Pune |
2 |
1 |
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| Genom Bio-tech, Sinnar |
1 |
1 |
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| Fem Care, Nashik |
1 |
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| Ranbaxy, Guragaon & Delhi |
3 |
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1 |
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| Augari Ltd, Dubai |
1 |
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| Lupin, Tarapur |
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3 |
5 |
14 |
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| Dr. Reddy, Hydrabad |
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1 |
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| Neha Lab, Ambad |
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2 |
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| Glenmark, Satpur |
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1 |
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| Hexagoan, Dindori |
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2 |
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| Uni-Chem, Roha |
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1 |
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| Dishman Pahram, Gujarat |
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1 |
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| Chemito, Satpur |
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1 |
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| M-Maxial Lab |
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1 |
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| Matrix Lab, Sinnar |
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1 |
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4 |
| Mega Fine, Dindori |
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4 |
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2 |
| Tonira Pharma, Veroda, Gujarat |
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6 |
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| Chem Bio tech Pune |
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5 |
6 |
1 |
| Sampro Organic, Ambad |
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1 |
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| Aditya Birala Mumbai |
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1 |
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| Soham Organic |
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1 |
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7.Research Activities: 
Research:
Department of Chemistry is recognized research centre by University of Pune. Following faculty members are actively involved in research
| Sr. No. |
Name of the Guide |
Registered for |
Completed |
Scholarships Given |
| Ph.D. |
M.Phil. |
Ph.D. |
M.Phil. |
| 1. |
Dr. V.B.Gaikwad |
08 |
04 |
01 |
03 |
UGC 01 |
| 2. |
Dr. M.N.Jachak |
08 |
01 |
06 |
03 |
UGC,CSIR,DST One each |
| 3. |
Dr. R.B.Toche |
08 |
02 |
01 |
02 |
CSIR, UGC one each |
| 4. |
Dr. S.V.Patil |
03 |
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Outcome of Research: 121 research papers are published in international recognized journals
Following students who are completed Ph.D. from this Department are working as a Post Doctoral research fellow abroad.
- Dr. Naresh Badgujar : University of Munich, Germany.
- Dr. Dhananjay Kendre: University of Alberta, Canada.
- Dr. Appasaheb Avhale: University of Graz, Austria.
Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years
| |
| a)Priority areas for Research |
| 1) Dr. V.B.Gaikwad : |
Material Science |
| 2) Dr. M.N.Jachak : |
Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Florescence study |
| 3) Dr. R.B.Toche : |
Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Green Chemistry
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| 4) Dr.S.V.Patil : |
Synthetic & Heterocyclic Chemistry |
b) Ongoing Research Projects
Sr. No
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Principal Investigator |
Title of the Research Project
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Duration and Amount Received Rs. |
FundingAgency |
| 1. |
Dr.V.B. Gaikwad |
Synthesis of nano-TiO2 and its gas sensing performance using thick films. |
2008-11, 6,56,000=00 |
UGC, New Delhi |
| 2. |
Dr.M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of Novel spirooxaoxazino-quinoline derivatives and study of their photo physical properties |
2009-11 21,22,000=00
|
DST |
| 3. |
Dr.M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of Novel dipyrazolopyridines(DPP), pyrazolopyrrolopyridines and study of their photophysical properties |
2009-12 13,65000=00 |
CSIR New Delhi
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| 4. |
Dr.M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of new Fluorescent heterocycles with linker groups |
2008-10 8,23,000=00 |
UGC New Delhi |
| 5. |
Dr.M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of Hetrocycles with florescent properties |
2008-10 2,00,000=00 |
BCUD , Pune University |
| 6. |
Mr. S.A. Pirzada |
New Reagents For The Rapid Detection And Identification o Insecticides Poising |
2008-10 2,00,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 7. |
Dr.R.B. Toche |
Synthessis of new benzo[h]naphtharidines and to study the influence of side cahin on anti malarial activities. |
Year 13,23,000=00 |
CSIR New Delhi |
| 8. |
Dr.R.B. Toche |
Synthesis of Benzo [h] Naphtharidines having 3-Substituded Ethyl Side Chain and Study of Their Anti-Malarial Activities. |
2008-11 6,89,000=00 |
UGC New Delhi |
| 9. |
Dr.J.S. Aher |
Synthesis and theoretical study of intramolecular H-bonding |
2008-10 2,00,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 10. |
Dr.Smt. S.S.Ghumare |
Estimation of Pesticides from fruits and vegetables |
Year 2,05000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 11. |
Mr.P.D. Dhondage |
Assessment of ground water Quality in different villages around Nashik city Maharashtra
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2009-11 1,70,000=00 |
UGC, Western Regional Office, Pune |
| 12. |
Mr.P.D. Dhondage |
Appraisal of quality of drinking water from rural areas of Nashik district Maharashtra |
Year 1,30,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 13. |
Mr. M.P. Shinde |
Synthesis of Transition Metal Complexes of ?-Diketones and Study of Their Spectral and Antimicrobial Activities |
2008-10 65,000=00 |
UGC, Western Regional Office, Pune |
| 14. |
Mr. M.P. Shinde |
Synthesis And Study of Physical And Biological Properties of 4-Hydroxy Pyridone- ?-Diketones Complexes. |
2008-10 2, 00,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 15. |
Dr.V.J. Medhane
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Synthesis of Biologically Active Heterocycles such as Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine, Pyrazolopyridopyrimidine and Pyrazolopyrimidoquinoline Derivatives |
2008-10 2,50,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 16. |
Dr.S.V. Patil
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Synthesis of azamitosane congeners via succinanilic acid. |
2007-9 2,00,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
| 17. |
S.R. Labhade |
Investigation and application of UV-Visible absorbing system from spectrophotometer determination of absorbance quenching analyst |
Year 1,50,000=00 |
BCUD, University of Pune |
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Total Rs. |
89,33,000=00
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Completed Research projects
Sr. No
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Principal Investigator
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Title of the Research Project
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Duration |
Funding Agency
|
Amount Received |
| 1. |
Dr.V.B. Gaikwad
|
Ecological studies of the River Darna With reference to water quality assessment from Nashik District - Maharashtra |
2 years |
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
45,000=00 |
| 2. |
Dr.V.B. Gaikwad
|
Ecological studies of under-ground water with reference to water quality assessment from Niphad Taluka, District-Nashik, Maharashtra. |
3 years |
University of Pune |
3,00,000=00 |
| 3. |
Dr.V.B. Gaikwad
|
Pollutant analysis of river Godavari in and around Nashik region |
1997-1999 |
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
35,000=00 |
| 4. |
Dr.V.B. Gaikwad
|
Water Analysis of Godavari during Kumbh Mela Dec. 2003 |
2003-2004 |
Funded by NMC, Nashik |
50,000=00 |
| 5. |
Dr. M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of biologically active pyrazoles funded by Niramay Phrama, Nashik |
2003-2004 |
Niramay Phrama, Nashik |
50,000=00 |
| 6. |
Dr. M.N. Jachak |
Synthesis of novel heterocyclic compound such as pyrimidine, pyridopyrimidine and pyrazolopyridine as possible antiviral & antifungal agents. |
2004-2007 |
UGC, New Delhi |
5,51,000=00 |
| 7. |
Dr. R.B. Toche |
Synthesis and evaluation of anti-malarial, CNS and antifungal activity of novel heterocyclic compounds such as Puinolines & qyrimidines |
2005-2007 |
UGC, New Delhi |
4,81,100=00 |
| 8. |
Dr. R.B. Toche |
New inventive green approaches for undergraduate & postgraduate students |
2004- 2006
|
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
34,000=00 |
| 9. |
Dr. R.B. Toche |
Synthesis of biologically active quinolines |
1998- 2000
|
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
40,000=00 |
| 10. |
Dr. R.B. Toche |
Synthesis of clinically useful fused pyrimidine derivatives |
2002- 2004
|
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
40,000=00 |
| 11. |
Mr. B.M. Padwal
|
Synthesis of biologically active pyrazoles and pyrimidines |
2001 -2003
|
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
45,000=00 |
| 12. |
Dr. C.D. Tantak |
Synthesis of New Pyrazole, Pyrimidine Derivatives |
1998- 2000
|
UGC, Western Region, Pune |
45,000=00 |
Noteworthy Publication of the Faculty
1) Dr.V.B.Gaikwad
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Sr.No.
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Title of Paper
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Name of the Journal
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National/ International
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Year of Publication |
| 1. |
Gas Sensing Performance of Pure and Modified SrTio3 Thick Film Resistors |
(Sensors and Transducer) |
International |
2009, Vol 618 Pg. No. 57-68
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| 2. |
Effect of Nano Ag on Gas Sensing Performance of ZnO Thick Film |
Springer book series
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International |
2009 |
| 3. |
Thick Film of CuGeO3 as a H2S Gas Sensor |
Springer book series, Impact factor 4.5 |
International |
2009 |
| 4. |
Gas Sensing Performance of pure and modified Barium Strontium Titanate Thick Film Resistors",
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Sensors and Transducers,. |
International |
90 (2008) 160-173 |
2) Dr.M.N.Jachak
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Sr.No.
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Title of Paper
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Name of the Journal
|
National/ International
|
Year of Publication |
| 1. |
Effect of substituents on absorption and fluorescence properties of pyrazolo [3,4-b] pyrrolo [2,3-d] pyridines |
Can. J. of Chem. |
International |
86, 1-7, 2008. |
| 2. |
Synthesis of novel dipyrazolo[3,4-b:3,4-d]pyridines and study of their fluorescence Behavior |
Tetrahedron
|
International |
63, 11000, 2007. |
| 3. |
Synthesis of fused pyrimidines from amines and cyclic b-formylesters |
Tetrahedron |
International |
63, 8157, 2007. |
3) Dr R.B.Toche
| Sr.No. |
Title of Paper |
Name of the Journal
|
National/ International
|
Year of Publication |
| 1. |
Effect of substituents on absorption and fluorescence properties of pyrazolo [3,4-b]pyrrolo [2,3-d] pyridines0 |
Can. J. of Chem. |
International |
86, 1-7, 2008. |
| 2. |
Synthesis of novel dipyrazolo[3,4-b:3,4-d]pyridines and study of their fluorescence Behavior
|
Tetrahedron |
International |
63, 11000, 2007. |
| 3. |
Synthesis of fused pyrimidines from amines and cyclic b-formylesters |
Tetrahedron |
International |
63, 8157, 2007. |
4) Dr.J.S.Aher
| 1. |
Viscocities of ammonium sulphate, potassium sulphate and aluminum sulphate in water and water + N,N-dimethylformamide mixtures at different temperatures |
J.Chem. Eng. Data |
International |
2008, 53, 2469-72. |
5) Dr.S.V.Patil
| 1. |
Preparation of conducting core-shell nanoparticals based on dendritic hexadecaniline -C60-poly (dimethylsiloxane) conjugates |
Synthetic Metals, |
International |
154 (2005) 5-8. |
6) Dr.Ravneet Kaur
| 1. |
Zn(II) complex-based potentiometric sensors… |
Analytica Chemica Acta |
International |
2007 |
| 2. |
Cu(II) complexes as a receptor molecule |
Electro Chemica acta |
International |
2006 |
| 3. |
Calix[4] arene derivatives efficient ionophores |
Bulletin of Chemical Soc. Of Japan |
International |
2005 |
Other:
Research Collaboration
A) OAD :Austrian Exchange Service (North South Dialogue Scholarship)
The Department has research collaboration with Dept. of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Karl-Franzens University, Graz, Austria. The OAD has given scholarship to the following teachers and students to do research work in above university.
Under this progamme following teachers and student had given opportunity to do the Research work in Austria.
- Dr. M. N. Jachak (Post-Doctorate ,1992-94)
- Dr. T. S. Dalvi (Ph.D., 1993-96)
- Dr. R. B. Toche (Research Wok, 1996-97)
- Mr. Naresh Badgujar (Research Wok ,2004-05)
- Mr. Appa Avhale (Research Wok , 2005-06)
B) National Chemical Laboratory Pune- for Library
Facility of literature survey and analysis data
C) National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, Chandigarh- [NIPER} i) For Research training ii) Biological activity study
D) Dept. of Chemistry, University of Pune, Pune-7
- Research collaboration for spectroscopic study
- Training to student
- We get 1H NMR, 13C NMR, elemental analysis of the sample prepared by
- Research students.
E) IIT, Powai, Mumbai
- Library facility
- Training to student
F) College of Pharmacy, Nashik-422002 Dept. has Research Collaboration with the College of Pharmacy, Nashik We have the joint research project. The library facility is made available from this college also.
Results: 
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Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average?
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T.Y. B.Sc.
| Class T.Y. B.Sc. |
Percentage Results |
| 2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
| University Results |
65.90 |
64.09 |
63.10 |
| College Results |
79.26 |
84.50 |
72.20 |
M.Sc.
Class M.Sc. |
Percentage Results |
| 2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
University Results Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry
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59.41 66.50 |
64.17 71.92 |
58.98 75.00 |
College Results Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry |
81.25 86.67 |
80.70 83.33 |
82.69 84.85 |
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| University Distinction/ Ranks |
University Rank Holders : 20 (Last 5 Years)
| Sr. No. |
Year |
Class |
Name of the Student |
University Rank |
| 1. |
2004 |
B.Sc. |
Kumari Sangita Siyaram |
8 |
| 2. |
2005 |
B.Sc |
Bhatia Dhiraj Devidas |
2 (Gen. merit) |
| 3. |
2006 |
M.Sc. |
Mr. Sham Dislae |
3 |
| 4. |
2006 |
B.Sc. |
Inamdar Akil Chandbhai |
57 (Gen. merit) |
| 5. |
2006 |
B.Sc. |
Joshi Himali Ashok |
58 (Gen. merit) |
| 6. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Seth Seema Navinchandr |
3 |
| 7. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Kahandal Sandeep[ Santu |
1 |
| 8. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Zalte Bharti Shivaji |
2 |
| 9. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Bacchav Pradeep Popatrao |
3 |
| 10. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Khan Sadaf Majeed |
4 |
| 11. |
2007 |
M.Sc. |
Jat Rampyari Laxman |
5 |
| 12. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Patil Dnyneswari |
2 |
| 13. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Dhatrak Kirti Vilas |
1 |
| 14. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Gaikwad Sandya Baburao |
5 |
| 15. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Deore Bharti Ramesh |
7 |
| 16. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Nikam Rohit Madhukar |
8 |
| 17. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Gosavi Dinesh Chabugir |
9 |
| 18. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Inamdar Akil Chandbhai |
4 |
| 19. |
2008 |
M.Sc. |
Khadake Nivedita B |
9 |
| 20 |
2009 |
B.SC |
Sangale Rajendra Pandarinath |
25 |
University Distinctions : 232(Last 5 Years)
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