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
  • Notice for RAC (Interview) for Admission in Ph.D.(Life Sciences, Botany and Zoology) Click Here..
  • Provisional Admission list for B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) Programme for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • College Level Counselling for Admission in B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • List of Selected Candidates in B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • List of Selected Candidate in M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology) (Two Year) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • List of Selected Candidate in M.Sc. Life Science (Two Year) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • Counselling Schedule for M.Sc. Life Sciences / M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology (Two Year Program) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • Counselling Schedule for M.Sc. Life Sciences / M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology (One Year Program) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • Counselling Schedule for B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) for Session 2026-27 Click Here..
  • Visiting Faculty Required for B.Sc. Agriculture Course Click Here..
  • Admission Notice 2026-27 Click Here..
  • Tentative Time Table for Ph.D. Course Work Life Sciences - 2026 Student 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..
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    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.