Department of chemistry

Anandibai Raorane Arts, Commerce and Science College, Vaibhavwadi has aptly rendered services to the community, by the way of providing educational facilities, particularly to the rural students. Chemistry is a laboratory science that is based on observations of changes that occur when different materials are mixed. In our college, the department of chemistry has been established in academic year 2012-13 with nineteen students who had dreams and desire to enrich their competence in the field of chemical sciences. We know the fact that the prosperity and progress of faculty depend on the fundamental facilities. Our faculty member always tried their level best for all-around development of the department. Due to the sincere efforts of Principal Dr. C. S. Kakade, today we have fundamental facilities such as a well-maintained storeroom, well-equipped
laboratories, laboratory drainage, etc.

From the academic year, 2019-20 M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (PG program) started for providing the higher education facility for rural students with the able guidance of our Management, Hon. Principal Dr. C. S. Kakade It is a matter of pride to mention that our two staff members are completed Ph.D. and two staff members are pursuing. Our staff members acquired not only good academic qualification, but they are also ahead in extra-curricular and social activities like participation and presentation of research paper in various national and international conferences, seminars and workshop, participation in Blood Donation camp, etc. Innovative curricular and extra-curricular activities such as Seminars, Guest Lectures were conducted successfully. All these programs have added great value to our teaching and learning program.

Innovative practice chemistry club has been established from the academic year 2014-15 and various activities like study tour, quiz competition, poster presentation competition, essay writing competition, science festival, Rasayan Jatra, etc. are organized through chemistry club.

Students of Chemistry actively participated in university level as well as district level Avishkar research competition, Poster presentation competition, organized by university of Mumbai as well as by different institutions department of chemistry. This activity enhances the scientific attitude and popularizes science in society.

Vision

• To produce capable chemistry graduates and post-graduates with an aptitude for research and leadership.

Mission

• To impart quality education through demanding academic programs.
• To advance the chemical sciences through the education of undergraduate students byproviding them with quality classroom, laboratory, and service opportunities.
• To enhance career opportunities for students through exposure to society and industry.
• To inculcate sensitivity forward society and a respect for the environment.