Year of establishment :
1994
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North Maharashtra University has established the University
Department of Chemical Technology with a view to impart technical education in the
field of Chemical Technology to students in the university area. The main purpose
of these courses is to fulfill the growing demand of Chemical Technologists in the
industry and to develop the entrepreneurs to start their industrial units. Jalgaon
as well as Dhule industrial area developed ones. Also in recent years the neighboring
districts viz. Aurangabad and Nasik have witnessed a substantial industrial development.
With the advent of new liberalization measures declared by the Government of India,
it is very much likly that Maharashtra state in general as above mentioned districts
in Particular will be in need of technical manpower.
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For the industrial development of Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar districts, the Govt.
of Maharashtra has implemented various schemes of entrepreneurship development as
such the outgoing student of Department can avail of the facilities granted by the
state Government and Start their own industrial unit
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Course offered and Intake capacity
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2006-07
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M.Tech. Chemical Engineering
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2009-10
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M.Tech. Polymer Technology
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2009-10
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M.Tech. Nano Science and Technology
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2009-10
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M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology
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2009-10
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M.Tech Oleochemicals & Surfactant Technology
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2011-12
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M.Tech. Food and fermentation Technology
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2011-12
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M.Tech. Paint Technology
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Course offered and Intake capacity
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M. Tech (Chem. Engg.)
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18
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M. Tech (Polymer Tech.)
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18
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M.Tech. (Nano Science and Tech.)
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18
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M.Tech. (Pharmaceutical Tech.)
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18
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M.Tech (Oleochemicals & Surfactant Tech.)
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18
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M.Tech. (Food and fermentation Tech.)
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18
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M.Tech. (Paint Tech.)
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18
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B. Tech ( Chem. Engg.)
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60
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B. Tech (Plastics)
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15
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B. Tech (Paints)
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15
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B. Tech (Food)
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15
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B. Tech (Oil.)
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15
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Academic Programmes
Guided by focused view & dedicated efforts,
UDCT (University Department of Chemical Technology) of North Maharashtra
University founded in the year 1994, has now established itself as center of academic
excellence. Prof. Dr. S. Mishra is heading
the Department. The department offers AICTE recognized
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) and Master of Technology (M. Tech.) degree
courses and pursues Ph. D. Research Programme in Chemical Engineering and
Technology Branches to fulfill the growing demands of Chemical Technologists &
Chemical Engineers from industries & academic institutions as well as of entrepreneurs
to establish their own industries:
B. Tech. Programme:
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Course |
Seats |
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Chemical Engineering |
60 Seats |
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Paints Technology |
15 Seats |
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Plastic Technology |
15 Seats |
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Food Technology |
15 Seats |
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Oils, Fats & Waxes Technology |
15 Seats |
These four-year engineering degree courses are conducted with two semesters every
year. Admission to these courses is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education
(DTE), Govt. of Maharashtra through merit based on score in common entrance test
(CET) after HSSC Examination and with minimum eligibility criteria of 50% (PCM)
for General and OBC category students and 45% for reserved category students. Students
who have passed Diploma in Chem. Engg. & Tech. with at least 60% marks are admitted
directly to second year, through Centralized Admission Process.
M. Tech.
Programme:
Eligibility Criteria:
Chemical Engineering
: B.E/B.Tech Degree in chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology or equivalent.
Polymer Technology:
B.E. / B. Tech. in Plastics/ Polymer/ Paints Tech. or equivalent or M. Sc. in Chemistry.
The candidates sholid should hold B.Tech. (Plastics/ Paints) or M. Sc. in Chemistry/
Polymer Chemistry.
Paints Technology
: B.E. / B. Tech. in Plastics/ Polymer/ Paints Tech. or equivalent or M. Sc.
in Chemistry. course should hold B.Tech. (Plastics/ Paints) or M. Sc. in Chemistry/
Polymer Chemistry.
Pharmaceutical
Technology: B. Pharmacy or B. Tech. (Pharmaceuticals), M. Sc. (Drug Chemistry)
Oleochemicals
& Surfactants Technology: B.E. / B. Tech. in Oils, Fats & Waxes Tech. or equivalent
or M. Sc. in Chemistry
Nano Science
& Technology: B.E. / B. Tech. in any Engg. / Tech. Branch or M. Sc. in any Science
Branch or B. Pharm.
Food & Fermentation
Technology: The candidates applying for M. Tech. (Food and fermentation Tech.).)
course should hold B.Tech/B.E. in Food Tech/ Dairy Tech / Biotechnology / Fermentation
Tech / Bioprocess Engg. OR MSc in Food Science/ Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
OR Equivalent degree in the above subjects from any recognized university.
NOTE: Degree with minimum of 55% marks in Chemical Engineering or Chemical
Technology or equivalent and will have to appear for the written test and interview
to be conducted by University
Ph.D. Programme:
Eligibility:
Good academic record at graduation and post-graduation level. The admission
to Ph.D. program is open throughout the academic year. It can be joined directly
after completion of the M.Tech.(Chemical Engineering or Technology) for Ph. D. (Engg
& Tech.) or M.Sc.(Chemistry) degree Ph. D in Chemistry. A number of research
scholarships are available to the student during his/her Ph.D. work through research
project grants and/or University fund.
Although relatively young, UDCT is making
its mark in the field of research & technological services through its dedicated
faculty & disciplined students. The staff of the department is proud of working
at this place; the students take pride in learning here & the visitors are overwhelmed
to watch calm & quite hills surrounded by beautiful greeneries enriched with
the culture of technical education of high standard.
Ph.D. AWARDED: 22
Ph.D. Registered (Dec. 2010): 32
Best paper awards in published journals:04
Best paper awards in conferences:16
Patent granted and filed:06
Visit abroad by teaching staff
:USA,Germany,Austria,France,singapore,malaysia,Romania,China,Thialand
Divisions
DIVISION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING:
charge: Prof. Dr. J. B. Naik, (Ph. D.)
Mr. S.A. Raut (M. Tech.) Dr. V. S. Patil
(Ph. D.)
Mr. A. K. Goswami (M. Tech.) Mr. R.
S. Sirsam (M. Tech.)
Dr. U. D. Patil ( Ph. D.) Mr. K. P.
Patil (M. Tech.)
Mr. G. A. Bathe (M. Tech.) Mr. Tushar
Deshpande (M. Tech.)
Mr. M. L. Bari (M. Tech.) Miss Pallavi
Chaudhari (M. Tech.)
UDCT runs B. Tech & M. Tech. course in Chemical Engg. with the focus on heat/ mass/
momentum transfer, PED, CRE, IPC, Modeling and simulation etc. The laboratories
are well equipped with heat exchangers (shell and tube, finned tube, double pipe),
distillation columns (bubble cap, packed tower, steam, vacuum), extraction towers
(solid-liquid, liquid-liquid), absorption systems, cooling towers, evaporators,
crystallizers, reactor (CSTR, PFR, Packed bed, Fluidized bed), dryers, crushers,
cyclones, filtration devices, pumps (centrifugal and reciprocating) etc. The characterization
instruments cover techniques for determination of diffusivity, mass, & heat transfer
coefficient, Reynolds No., viscosity, coefficient of discharge etc. Microprocessor
based control laboratory and modeling and simulation laboratory equipped with 25
P-4 PC?s and latest software?s like MATLAB and CHEMCAD, are the special features
of Chemical Engineering Division.
THURST AREAS:
Reactive distillation, Modeling and simulation,
biotechnology, combined Mass and Heat Transfer, CFD, Catalysis, Nanotechnology,
Foam Bed Reactor etc.
DIVISION OF PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY:
In charge: Prof. Dr. S. Mishra, (Ph. D.), Professor
Dr. J. S. Narkhede (Ph. D.), Dr. Anurudha Chatterjee(Ph. D.)
UDCT runs B. Tech course in Plastics Technology and M.Tech course in Polymer Technology
covering areas such as polymer chemistry and technology, additives for plastics,
plastics processing, blends & composites, mould and die design. The processing
facilities include fully automatic injection molding, extrusion and compression
molding, pipe extrusion; blown film extrusion machines, shear rheometer etc. Following
instruments are utilized for characterization of high polymers and plastics: Weatherometer,
MFI, Brookfield viscometer, impact tester, abrasion tester, Dart impact tester,
HDT, VST, flame tester, hardness tester, brittleness tester, hydrostatic pressure
tester, notch cutter etc.
THRUST AREAS:
Nano polymers,
polymer nano composites, wood polymer composites, biodegradable polymers, plastic
processing, depolymerisation of plastic waste etc.
DIVISION OF PAINTS TECHNOLOGY:
In charge: Dr. R. D. Kulkarni, (Ph. D.), Professor
Mr. R. G. Puri (M. Tech.), Mr. N. P. Badgujar( M. Tech.)
UDCT runs B. Tech. course in Paints Technology
and M.Tech course in Polymer Technology covering areas such as polymer chemistry
and technology; pigments, solvents & additives; formulation, manufacture and
application of solvent borne, high solid, water borne, powder, electro deposition
and radiation curing coatings. Quality Dispersion Machineries (Bead Mill, Ball Mill,
Pug Mixer, Sigma Mixer, High Speed Disperser, Triple Roll Mill, Attritor) have been
installed to undertake pilot scale manufacture of paints and printing inks. Slurry
Reactor with distillation and crystallisation accessories is available for carrying
polymer synthesis under diverse conditions. The characterization facilities include
instruments for determination of mass tone, oil absorption, reduced tone, dry (ultrasonic,
magnetic flux, induction) and wet film thickness, conical and cylindrical Mandrel
flexibility, Erichson cupping, Mar Resistance, Impact Resistance, Cross cut adhesion,
Scratch and pencil hardness, Specular gloss & diffuse reflectance, hiding power,
humidity resistance, salt spray corrosion resistance, pinhole defects etc. Application
facility covers compressed air spray gun, wire / cubical applicator. Powder coating
facility includes Twin Screw Extruder, Pulverizer and Electrostatic Dludised Bed
Applicator.
THRUST AREAS:
Telechelic
oligomers, depolymerisation of powder coatings, latex paints, high solid coatings,
ecofriendly anti fouling paints, nanospacers, blocked isocyanates, self cleaning/
hygenic coating, UV Curable Powder Coating etc.
DIVISION OF OIL, FATS & WAXES TECHNOLOGY:
In charge: Dr. G. A. Usmani (Ph. D.)
Mr. Pawan Meshram (M. Tech.), Mr. H. V. Patil (M. Tech.)
UDCT runs
B Tech course in Oil Tech. with focus on edible oils, oleo chemicals, surfactants,
perfumes, waxes and cosmetics. The
division has pilot plant facilities for high pressure pressing of oil seeds (decorticator,
cooker, expeller), refining of edible oils (alkali refining, vacuum beaching, dewaxing,
steam deodorizer), hydrogenations (high pressure autoclave), soap, detergent (ribbon
blender) manufacture and fatty acid distillation.
Characterization Instruments include Lovibond Tintometer, Flash, and smoke
point apparatus, penetrometer, pour point apparatus, tensiometer, double door refrigerator,
Incubator Shaker, Nephlo Turbidity Meter, Low Temperature Centrifuge etc.
THRUST AREAS: Non traditional oils, biodiesel, lipase
catalysed synthesis of oleochemicals, novel surfactants, compact detergents etc.
DIVISION OF FOOD TECHNOLGY:
In charge: Mr. V. R. Parate (M. E.)
Dr. M. Talib (Ph.D.)
UDCT runs B. Tech. course in Food Technology with emphasis on food chemistry, biochemistry & nutrition, microbiology & molecular biology, food processing & preservation, biochemical engineering & biotechnology. Treatment and disposal of food industry waste, food hygiene & sanitation and packaging technology etc. The processing facilities include pulper, Jacketed kettle, Homogenizer, flash Evaporator, exhauster, can forming machine (rounding, flanging, seaming etc.), bottle crowning machine, punch sealing machine, vacuum tray drier, can vacuum pressure tester, oil extraction unit, autoclave, orbital shaking incubator, sterilizer, fermentor, microwave oven, grinder and food processor, kneader, deionizer etc. analysis of food is carried out by using instrument like infra red moisture meter, muffle furnace, kjeldhal assembly, melting point apparatus, microscope, bacterial colony counter, laminar flow etc.
THURST AREAS:
Preservation techniques, food formulations and processing, fermentation & beverages,
flavors development, food & nutrition, bakery & confectionary, dairy products
& byproducts, legume processing, FLV canning & their processing, preservation
and testing etc.
DIVISION OF BASIC SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCIENCE:
In charge: Dr.V.S.Patil (Ph.D.)
Mr. R. P. Gore (M.Sc.) Miss. S. M. Patil (M. Sc., M. Phil.)
Mr. V. S. Patil (M. Sc.,M.Phil)
Mr. V.D. Patil (M. E.)
The Applied Science and General Engg. Divisions is preparing B.Tech. students in
Science and General Engg. subjects, which will be helpful to make strong foundation
for the future Technocrats. Besides these core activities, the faculty member of
the division engages themselves in research activities. The division has well equipped
laboratories namely Physics, Physical/ Organic/Inorganic Chemistry and Electrical
Engg. and Electronics (EEE). The Chemistry laboratory is supported by Digital Equipments
such as PH Meter, Potentiometer, Colorimeter, Conductometer, Melting Point Apparatus,
IR Moisture Balance, Polarimeter etc. Physics laboratory has apparatus set up for
the determination of Stefan?s constant, Plank?s constant, specific charge(m/e),
thermal conductivity, Newton?s ring, divergence of ?LASER? beam, determination of
wavelength by using Diffraction Grating. To study the I.V. charge of Photocell,
solar cell setup is available. EEE lab consist of instruments like shunt motor,
different type of transformers, C.R.O. Heat Engine lab covers facility such as four
stroke and two stroke engine, Boilar models.
THRUST AREAS: Physical and Thermodynamic properties,Kinetics
investigation, Heterocyclic synthesis, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), similarity
analysis and fluid dynamics and fuel testing.
DIVISION OF NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Division In-charge: Dr. Navinchandra G. Shimpi>
Dr. Vijay R. Chaudhary
The University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) runs a two year M.
tech. course in Nanoscience and Technology under the “UGC Innovative Program’. The
total intake of the course is 18; selection is made on the basis of written aptitude
test and interview conducted by the university. The program covers areas such as
basics of nanotechnology, synthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization,
surface chemistry and application and device fabrication. The sophisticated instrumentation
facility at the department for the characterization of nanomaterials includes AFM,
FTIR, DSC, TGA, Surface area analyzer, etc. The department is also in the process
of purchasing XRD, FESEM, GPC, particle size analyzer, spray drier, etc. The academic
flexibility, credit system and well designed syllabus have been implemented for
all-round evaluation of students aspiring professional technocrats of high caliber.
The research project work in third and fourth semester of the M. Tech. program is
supported by renowned industries/organizations/institutes. The ultimate objective
of this program is to make the students proficient in the field of nanotechnology;
arming them with greater knowledge about the latest cutting edge technology to increase
their participation in this ever-advancing field of science.
THRUST AREAS: Polymeric nanoparticles, magnetic and conducting
nanoparticles, characterization techniques, applications in medical field, as sensors,
nanorobotics, etc.
DIVISION OF PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Division In charge: Prof. J. B. Naik (Ph. D)
Mr. V. J. Mokale (M. Pharm.) , Mr. L. S. Untwal (M. Tech.)
The division offers M. Tech course in Pharmaceutical Technology which covers
areas such as formulation technology, quality assurance & validation, medicinal
chemistry & drug discovery, science & technology of nano-medicines. The common instrumentation
lab of the department is equipped with instruments like UV-VIS spectrophotometer,
FTIR, Brookfield viscometer, DSC, TGA, AFM, XRD, HPLC, GC, etc. Other than these
the division has sophisticated instruments like high-speed homogenizer, high-pressure
homogenizer, Dissolution Apparatus (automatic & manual), lyophilizer, stability
chamber, centrifuge, vapour pressure osmometer, hot air oven, digital over head
stirrers, magnetic stirrers etc.
THRUST AREAS: Formulation & development of nanoparticulate
based drug delivery, biodegradable polymer based drug delivery, novel drug delivery
system, nano-medicine, etc.
Achievements
The department has produced one Ph.D. and five
more students are registered for Ph.D. Some of the students have been awarded JRF
and SRF From UGC and CSRI respectively. Thirty-eight research papers have been published
in the international and national journals and fifteen papers have been presented
in different international and national conferences. One of the faculty members
recently visited France for presentation of research paper. the undergraduate student
have also presented research papers in national seminars organized by ISTE chapters
and five students won the first and second prizes for their paper presentation.
The department has offered consultancy to various industries some of them are KBX
Industris Ltd and Raymond Mills Jalgoan.
Research Projects
The UDCT Staff
has the tradition of conducting higher research, which is reflected through the
high quality of research publications in national and international journals and
large number of Ph.D. students working on practical problems related to industries.
Some of the teachers have visited countries like France, Germany, Austria, Romania
to present their research papers. The teachers participate in refresher and QIP
programmes to keep themselves familiar with latest research trends. The department
has received research project grants (around 5.52 Crore) from various agencies like
DST, CSIR, DRDO, UGC, AICTE etc.and has been recently covered under NON-SAP Scheme
of UGC,FIST Scheme of DST and Innovative Programme of UGC. The faculty members
are offering consultancy on regular basis to chemical and allied industries from
Maharashtra State which has formed the basis of active and continuous Industry-Institute
interaction. The research project work in third and fourth semester of M.
Tech. programme is supported by renowned chemical industries.
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Publications: Research papers are published in the good impact
factor journals having high citation index. International Journals: >125; National
Journals:>50 International Conferences: 40; National Conferences: 80
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Ph. D. Research: So far 22 students have been awarded Ph.D. degree.
Presently 32 students are pursuing Research Work for Ph D.
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UGC Research Projects:
Development of Biodegradable Polymer Composite
Synthesis of water soluble polymers and their process feasibility as antiscaling
agent for heat exchanger and boiler
Sunflower & Ricebran Oil Waxes: Isolation and Utilization
Design Development and Performance of Actinic Photocatalytic Detoxification System
for Direct Environmental Applications of Solar Energy
Process design & Reaction engineering of metathesis, allied reaction for exploitation
of renewable resources as feedstock for Chemical Industry
Membrane Technique for treatment of Electroplating effluent
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Process
and Their Effects on Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer (Ongoing)
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AICTE Research Projects:
To Improve the Heat and mass transfer rate in Fluidized bed drying
Modernization of Plastics Processing and Characterization Lab
Modernization of Paint Testing and characterization Lab
Distillative deacidification of Ricebran Oil & recovery of valuable Oleochemicals
Lipase Catalysed Interesterification for the Production of Oleo chemicals from Non-traditional
Oils (Ongoing)
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DST / ISRO / CSIR Research Projects:
Synthesis of Nanoinorganic Filler and Their Effect on Mechanical, Thermal and Weather
Resistance Properties of Elastomer Nanocomposites
Studies on effect of mineral nanofillers on mechanical and processing properties
of polymers and their industrial applications (Ongoing)
Studies on effect of mineral nanofillers on mechanical and processing properties
of polymers and their industrial applications
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Projects sponsered
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year
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Funding Rs
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AICTE/CSIR
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2005-06
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12.25 lacs
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DST/UGC
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2006-07
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25.08 lacs
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UGC
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2007-08
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27.86 lacs
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DST/AICTE/UGC
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2008-09
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25.4 lacs
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AICTE/DST/CSIR/UGC
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2009-10
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109.48 lacs
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DST/FIST
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2010-11
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83 lacs
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UGC Non SAP
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2010-11
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20 lacs plus four project fellow
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UGC innovative
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2010-11
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55.5 lacs plus 02 Asst.Professot
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UGC SAP
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2011-2016
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74.00 lacs
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Consultancy Projects
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Technology Transfer
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04
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National Linkages and foreign Collabration: NCL Pune,National University
Dusan South korea,NRDC Delhi,VIT Pune,RPS college Dr.B.R. Ambetkar University Agra.
Industrial Linkages: Savita Oil technology Mumbai, Crompton Greaves
Mumbai, Asian Paints Navi Mumbai, ELANDAL BESK Pune, PIDILITE Mumbai, Indofil Mumbai.
These modern analytical facilities are being
used by many industries to fulfill their characterization need.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) has been established with funding support
by AICTE to (i) inculcate entrepreneurial spirit/ environment for self-employment
and entrepreneurship development through formal and non-formal programmes, (ii)
enhance analytical skills, general awareness of students and promote skills of interaction
in groups & leadership styles through conduction of Technical and organization of
workshops on entrepreneurial Development.
Prof. (Dr.) S. Mishra: Chairman
Prof. (Dr.) R. D. Kulkarni: Chief Coordinator
Dr. U. D. Patil: - Coordinator
Mr. Sujay U. Mahajan:-Project Assistant
Mr. Gunjan S. Kshirsagar: - Office Assistant
The objective of the EDC is to (i) create an environment for self-employment and
entrepreneurship development through formal and non-formal programmes, (ii) introduce
the concept of entrepreneurship in curricula at diploma and degree levels, (iii)
develop management personnel at appropriate levels for the non-corporate and unorganized
sectors like education, rural development, small-scale industry etc. (iv) utilize
the infrastructure facilities and technically trained manpower for the development
of non-corporate and unorganized sectors and (v) promote employment opportunities.
The Activities of the EDC is to (i) conduct Entrepreneurship Awareness/ Development
Programmes on full time/part-time basis for final year students, alumni, educated
unemployed and working professionals.(ii) conduct special courses for fresh diploma
and degree studies from various disciplines for establishing an enterprise & its
management.(iii) support skill development activities particularly catering to specific
areas of requirement in that region.(iv) provide a platform to take-up 'Entrepreneurship'
as an alternative career.(v) identify and provide solution for the problems of small
business management & entrepreneurs.(vi) provide training & retraining of entrepreneurs
through variety of programmes. (vii) Support continuing education needs of personnel
in areas of technology and management.