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Akal College of Basic Sciences

Akal College of Basic Sciences
The Akal College of Basic Sciences is at the forefront of promoting progressive education, research and innovation in the field of life sciences and physical sciences in alignment with Government of India push to strengthen and accelerate basic science research in the country.
The College comprises the following six departments:
  • Department of Botany
  • Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Microbiology
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Zoology

With an objective of attracting young talent to pursue higher education and research career in basic sciences, the College currently offers three undergraduate, six postgraduate and six doctoral programs across emerging disciplines encompassing Botany, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics and Zoology. All departments are equipped with ICT-enabled classrooms and world-class laboratories with excellent research infrastructure and advanced facilities. Additionally, a centralized learning management system and a comprehensive library support the teaching and research activities.

In alignment with NEP-2020, Akal College of Basic Sciences is offering four-year undergraduate programmes viz. B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences, B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology and B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences from academic session 2024-25 as per Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).

Students at Akal College of Basic Sciences are actively engaged in both basic and applied scientific research under the mentorship of committed and distinguished faculty members. The major research and extension thrust areas include biodiversity documentation and taxonomy, medicinal plants, plant taxonomy, surfactant chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, heat and mass transfer, reliability theory, fractional differential equations, image processing, wavelet analysis, biological control, eco- friendly pest management, bio-fertilizers, antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, gastrointestinal helminths, biofuels, metagenomics, rhizosphere microbiology, microbial proteomics, materials science and nanotechnology and solar-based indigenous technologies.

Meet Our Expert Faculty
Dr. T.S. Banipal

Dr. T.S. Banipal

Professor & Dean Academics Affairs Profile
Dr. Kamal Kishore

Dr. Kamal Kishore

Professor & Dean Profile
Dr. Anil Kumar

Dr. Anil Kumar

Associate Professor Profile
Dr. Naresh Kumar

Dr. Naresh Kumar

Assistant Professor Profile
Dr. Jaswinder Kaur

Dr. Jaswinder Kaur

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Achhada Ujalkaur Avatsingh

Achhada Ujalkaur Avatsingh

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Dr. Nasib Singh

Dr. Nasib Singh

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Dr. Hemant Dasila

Dr. Hemant Dasila

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Dr. Bharti

Dr. Bharti

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Dr. Surjan Singh

Dr. Surjan Singh

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Dr. Soni Bisht

Dr. Soni Bisht

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Dr. Shivani

Dr. Shivani

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Dr. Bharti Thakur

Dr. Bharti Thakur

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Er. Anita Chaudhary

Er. Anita Chaudhary

Assistant Professor
Ms. Anchal Thakur

Ms. Anchal Thakur

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Ms. Priya

Ms. Priya

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Dr. Puneet Negi

Dr. Puneet Negi

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Dr. Poonam Kumari

Dr. Poonam Kumari

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Dr. Akanksha Bakshi

Dr. Akanksha Bakshi

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Dr. Devendra Kumar Srivastava

Dr. Devendra Kumar Srivastava

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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh

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Dr. Rakesh Joshi

Dr. Rakesh Joshi

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Dr. Neelam Thakur

Dr. Neelam Thakur

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Mr. Balbinder Singh

Mr. Balbinder Singh

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Dr. Preety

Dr. Preety

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Syllabus
Department Overview
Akal College of Basic Sciences Faculty
Programmes Offered (Courses & Eligibility)
COURSE NAME SEATS ELIGIBILITY
B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences 10 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or equivalent with 50% marks.
B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology 10 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotech or equivalent with 50% marks.
B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences 15 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent with 50% marks.
M.Sc. Botany 5 B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks.
M.Sc. Chemistry 5 B.Sc. Med/Non-Medical, B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry or any other branch with Chemistry as one of the elective subject with 50% marks.
M.Sc. Mathematics 5 B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics/B.Sc./B.A. with Mathematics as a subject with 50% marks.
M.Sc. Microbiology 5 B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks.
M.Sc. Physics 3 B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics/B.Sc. with Physics as one of the subjects with minimum 50% marks. In case of SC/ST and physical challenged category candidates, the minimum aggregate required shall be 45% marks.
M.Sc. Zoology 15 B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology) with 50% marks.
Ph.D. Botany 2 M.Sc. Botany or Life Sciences, Plant Physiology, Economic Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Biochemistry, Bio –Sciences, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Environmental Sciences, Horticulture with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test.
Ph.D. Chemistry 2 M.Sc. Chemistry/M. Tech. in relevant discipline with min 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test.
Ph.D. Mathematics 2 M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university and 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test.
Ph.D. Microbiology 2 M.Sc. Microbiology or M.Sc. in any branch of applied biosciences closely related to Microbiology with 55% marks from a recognized university and at least 50% marks in Eternal University entrance test.
Fee Structure
S.No. Name of Programme Fee Structure for First Semester (Rs) Fee Structure for Second Semester and onwards (Rs)
1 B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Life Sciences 26650 21650
2 B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Microbiology 32050 27050
3 B.Sc. (Hons. with Research) Physical Sciences 26650 21650
4 M.Sc. Botany 32050 27050
5 M.Sc. Chemistry 32050 27050
6 M.Sc. Mathematics 32050 27050
7 M.Sc. Microbiology 32050 27050
8 M.Sc. Physics 32050 27050
9 M.Sc. Zoology 32050 27050
10 Ph.D. Botany 37450 32450
11 Ph.D. Chemistry 37450 32450
12 Ph.D. Mathematics 37450 32450
13 Ph.D. Microbiology 37450 32450