School of Life Sciences
DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, INDORE (NAAC A+ Grade)
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I welcome you to the School of Life Sciences in this exciting phase of your academic journey. Here, we will delve into the fascinating world of science, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the natural world. Remember that science is not just about memorizing facts, but about good, innovative and critical thinking.
We are proud of the diverse expertise within our department such as plant physiology, animal physiology, molecular biology, and Microbiology etc. Our strength is our dedicated faculty having high class research profile. They are committed to providing you with a rigorous yet supportive learning environment, well equipped labs and engaging curriculum. Read more

Dr. Anjana Jajoo

News and Announcements
  • CLC Admissions Notice for M.Sc. Life Sciences, M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology and B.Sc. Agriculture Click Here..
  • Provisional List of candidates admitted for B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) Click Here..
  • Provisional List of candidates admitted for M.Sc. Life Sciences Two year programme Click Here..
  • Provisional List of candidates admitted for M.Sc. Life Sciences One year programme Click Here..
  • Provisional List of candidates admitted for M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology Two year programme Click Here..
  • Counseling Notice for M.Sc . (Life Science/ Industrial Microbiology) Click Here..
  • Counselling Notice for BSC (Hons) Agriculture at School of Life Sciences Click Here..
  • Many Congratulations to Ms. Tanuja Sharma of M.Sc. Life Sciences IV Semester for qualifying DBT BET examination 2025 for Category I Click Here..
  • Applications are invited in an ICMR Funded Research Project Click Here..
  • Admissions: 2025-26
  • Departmental Committees announced
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  • Courses at School of Life Science
  • About the Institute

    School of Life Sciences is one of the oldest departments of the university existing from the date of inception of the university and has completed about 55 years. It started M.Sc Life Science (1971), M.Sc Biochemistry (1983), M.Sc Biotechnology (1989) and M.Sc Microbiology (1992) changed to Industrial Microbiology in 2001. School also offers Ph.D in Life Science. Separate departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology emerged from School of Life Science only.

    The School of Life Sciences has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the M.P.Council of Higher Education. In recognition of its achievements in research and teaching, the department has received special grants from UGC, New Delhi, like DRS, COSIST, Special Assistance programme (SAP PHASE I, II, III) and Innovative Programme grant. DST, New Delhi has also awarded infrastructure grant (FIST grant-Phase I, II) to the department for the enhancement of teaching and research.