Established in 1994

Department of Microbiology

Mission

• To be the centre of excellence in teaching as well as practical training in Microbiology and • To serve society by promoting science in institution.

Vision

• To evaluate, add to and transmit Knowledge in the field of Microbiology • Motivate the students to qualify for good results and prepare the students for independent growth and progressive careers for long – term professional employment. • To improve upon the quality of education with special emphasis on practical hands.

Goal

• To facilitate Research in the subject. • To impart basic knowledge of the subject that can be implemented in day to day life. • To motivate students towards research and employment.

Programme

The Microbiology department offers both undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) programs. The BSc program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of microbiological principles such as morphology, physiology, genetics, and specialized topics including medical microbiology, industrial applications, and environmental roles. The MSc program delves deeper into advanced techniques like cutting-edge lab methods and bioinformatics, along with specialized studies in immunology, pathogenesis, ecology, and applied microbiology.

Academic Staff →

Dr. Mitali Das

Assistant Professor and Head

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Mrs. Nidhi Narula

Assistant Professor

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Mrs. Harleen Kaur

Assistant Professor

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Mrs. Smita Rajput

Assistant Professor

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Research Initiatives→

Research Areas: Aerobiology, medical microbiology, industrial microbiology, agricultural microbiology, environmental microbiology, Bacteriology.

Publications→

Mrs. Nidhi Narula

NATIONAL JOURNALS

• Study of antifungal profile of superficial mycotic agents in diabetic patients. (2009). National Journal of Life Sciences. Vol.6 (2); 219-221. ISSN: 0972-995X NAAS rating- 3.2
• In vitro sensitivity of otomycotic agents against antifungals. (2009). National Journal of Life Sciences. 6(2), p 217-219. ISSN : 0973-5453 NAAS rating- 3.1
• Optimization of pH for the production of amylase by soil mycotic flora of Jabalpur region. (2013).Res. And Rev.: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. (2), No. 1, pg no. 17-22. (ISSN: 2320-3528), Impact Factor-
• Screening of antifungal activity of some essential oils and antifungals   on  clinical fungal isolates from diabetic patients.(2013). Sanchali Padhye, S. Rai et al Research Journal of Pharma.Biological and Chemical Sciences (RJPBCS), (ISSN: 0975-8585) Impact Factor - 4.62.
• In Vitro Sensitivity of Otomycotic Agents against Syenthetic Antifungals and Natural Herbs. (2013). Research and Reviews: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 2, Issue 2. ISSN: 2320 – 3528 

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

• Effect of natural antifungals on keratinophilic fungi isolated from soil. (May 2011) Narula .N. and  Sareen S.Journal of Soil Science. Volume 1, Issue 1, 2011, pp-12-15. 
• Optimization of pH for the production of amylase by soil mycotic flora of Jabalpur region. (January- March2013)Sonal Pathak and Nidhi Narula.Res. And Rev.: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. (2), No. 1, pg no. 17-22. (ISSN: 2320-3528), 
• In Vitro Sensitivity of Otomycotic Agents against Synthetic Antifungals and Natural Herbs. (April- June2013)., Sapna Rai , Sanchali Padhye  and Nidhi Narula Research and Reviews: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Volume 2, Issue 2. ISSN: 2320 – 3528 
• Screening of antifungal activity of some essential oils and antifungals   on  clinical fungal isolates from diabetic patients.(April- June 2013). Sanchali Padhye, Sapna Rai , Nidhi Narula and Swati Dekate.Research Journal of Pharma.Biological and Chemical Sciences (RJPBCS), (ISSN: 0975-8585) Impact Factor - 4.62.
• Spices as potent antibacterial agents against Staphylococcus aureus. 
• ( January 2014) .Sanchali Padhye, Sapna Rai, Nidhi Narula, Harleen K. Lamba, Manisha Upadhyay    .ARPN Journal of Science and Technology4( 1) ISSN 2225-7217 
• Potency of some generic and ethical antibiotics being sold in Jabalpur Harleen Kaur Lamba*, Sapna Rai, Sanchali Padhye and Nidhi Narula Global Journal Of  Multidisciplinary Studies ISSN: - 2348-0459 www.gjms.co.in Volume-4, Issue-9,  August 2015 Impact Factor: 2.389 74-78
• Aeromycoflora study of a building with respect to the sampling height Ms.      HarleenKaur Lamba ,Mrs. Nidhi Narula and Dr Sapna Rai Global Journal Of Multidisciplinary Studies ISSN: - 2348-0459 Volume-5, Issue -12 November  2016  Impact Factor: 2.389 ISSN: - 2348-0459
• “Aeromycofloral study isolated from Siddh Ghat, Gwarighat Jabalpur as Environmental Indicator” Mrs. Harleen Kaur, Mrs. Nidhi Narula and Dr. Sapna Rai IJRAR December 2018, Volume 5, Issue 4 (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)
• Aeromycological study of wheat field, Mrs.Harleen Kaur and Mrs. Nidhi Narula, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research ISSN: 2349-5162, Volume 10 Issue 5, May 2023.
• Determination of Fungal Opportunistic Pathogens in Immunocompromised  patients, Riya Tiwari,Nidhi Narula, S.R.Nawange, Jitendra Nawange and Harleen Kaur, International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Volume 4, Issue 6, June 2023.

BOOKS

1. B.Sc I year Microbiology practical book ,English medium, published by Navbodh Prakashan, Raipur
2. B.Sc I year Microbiology,practical book ,Hindi medium, published by   Navbodh Prakashan, Raipur
3. Published chapter in book ‘Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship development”(ISBN No. 978-93-92446-05-4) , Exploration of aeromycoflora at different sampling heights
4. Published 2 chapters in Book entitled ‘Applied Biotechnology’ Volume 1 (Publisher- Ilerative International Publisher) 

• Biopesticide and their uses for control of insect pest and diseases.
• Solid Waste Management- Present and Future.

Dr. Mitali Das

• S. Padhye, K.S. Verma, S. Rai, N. Narula and M. Dey (2009) “Study of antifungal profile of superficial mycotic agents in diabetic patients.” National Journal of Life Sciences; 6(2): 219-221. ISSN: 0972-995X 
• Karuna S Verma, Sanchali Padhye and Mitali Dey (2010) “Opportunistic fungal infection in diabetic patients.” Int. J. of “Bioscience Reporter”; 8(1):161 - 166. 
• Karuna S Verma, Aruna Dongre, Mitali Dey and Deepti Khare (2010) “ Food Allergy in Consecutive Patients based on Skin Prick Test and Questionnaire.” Frontier of science A Journal of Multiple Science; December 2010,4(4):111- 114. ISSN: 0974-5297
• Verma Karuna S., Shrivastava Payal and Dey Mitali (2011) “Skin prick test to common air borne fungi on poultry workers.” Indian Journal Allergy Asthma Immunology; 25(2): 79-83. ISSN:0972-6691  
• Karuna S Verma , Manu Uikey and Mitali Dey (2013) “ Prevalence of food allergy in consecutive patients based on skin prick test & immunodiffusion technique.” Journal of Environment and Social Science Research; 1(2):9-14. ISSN:2277-5226
• Karuna S Verma, Shilpa Jar and Mitali Dey (2012) “ Comparative Analysis of House Dust Mycoflora and Aeromycoflora in relation to Human Health” Journal of Phytological Research; 25(1): 61-64, 2012. ISSN:0970-5767
• Mitali Das, Karuna S. Verma and Sapna Rai (2018) “Aeromycological survey of indoor and outdoor dwellings of Jabalpur” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) October 2018, 5(4): 11-19. ISSN: 2348-1269
• Mitali Das, Karuna S. Verma and Sapna Rai (2019) “Allergic Sensitization due to Aspergillus spp.” World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research(WJPR).25th July 2019 8(10): 889-896. ISSN:2277-7105.  
• Mrs.Smita Rajput and  Dr. Mitali Das (2020) “Production and assessment of physicochemical properties of pigments by Solid State and Submerged Fermentation from Monascus ruber MTCC”. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. July 2020, 7(7): 668-679.ISSN: 2349-5162.
• Mitali Das and Karuna S. Verma (2022) “Fungal allergens in Dwellings During Rainy Season and Their Impact on Human Health''. Journal of Immunology and Immunopathology. Vol. 24, No1, January - June , 2022: pp 41-49. PRINT ISSN: 0972-0561, ONLINE ISSN: 0973-9149.
• Mitali Das and Karuna Verma (2023) Prevalence of food allergy in allergic patients of Jabalpur. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology. Volume 9 Issue 12: pp 1313 - 1316. ISSN: 2349-600

Chapter in edited Book: 

1. Mitali Das and Karuna S. Verma 2022 “Role of deuteromycetes in allergen sensitization and new allergen preparation from dominant Cladosporium spp.” Intellectual property rights, innovation and entrepreneurship development. Edwin Group of Publication ;ISBN : 978-93-92446-05-4 .
2. Mitali Das and Smita Rajput 2022 “ Basic concept of Vaccination” Applied Biotechnology, Volume I . Iterative International Publisher: ISBN:978-93-92591-75-4.
3. Smita Rajput and Mitali Das 2022 “The Role of Yeast in the production of Fermentation Beverages” Applied Biotechnology, Volume I . Iterative  International Publisher: ISBN:978-93-92591-75-4.

Mrs. Harleen Kaur:

• Aeromycological survey in Jabalpur –A Review. Bioscience Guardian .2013
• Spices as potent antibacterial agents against Staphylococcus aureus. 
• ( January 2014) .Sanchali Padhye, Sapna Rai, Nidhi Narula, Harleen K. Lamba, Manisha Upadhyay.ARPN Journal of Science and Technology4( 1) ISSN 2225-7217 
• Potency of some generic and ethical antibiotics being sold in Jabalpur Harleen Kaur Lamba*, Sapna Rai, Sanchali Padhye and Nidhi Narula Global Journal Of  Multidisciplinary Studies ISSN: - 2348-0459 www.gjms.co.in Volume-4, Issue-9,  August 2015 Impact Factor: 2.389 74-78
• Aeromycoflora study of a building with respect to the sampling height Ms. Harleen Kaur Lamba ,Mrs. Nidhi Narula and Dr Sapna Rai Global Journal Of Multidisciplinary Studies ISSN: - 2348-0459 Volume-5, Issue -12 November  2016  Impact Factor: 2.389 ISSN: - 2348-0459
• “Aeromycofloral study isolated from Siddh Ghat, Gwarighat Jabalpur as Environmental Indicator” Mrs. Harleen Kaur, Mrs. Nidhi Narula and Dr. Sapna Rai IJRAR December 2018, Volume 5, Issue 4 (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)
• Aeromycological study of wheat  field, Mrs.Harleen Kaur and Mrs. Nidhi Narula, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research ISSN: 2349-5162, Volume 10 Issue 5, May 2023.
• Determination of Fungal Opportunistic Pathogens in Immunocompromised  patients, Riya Tiwari,Nidhi Narula, S.R.Nawange, Jitendra Nawange and Harleen Kaur, International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Volume 4, Issue 6, June 2023.

Book Chapter

1. Published Chapter- Exploration of Aeromycoflora at different sampling heights in Intellectual Property Rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (ISBN NO. 978-93-92446-05-4)
2. Published 2 chapters Applied Biotechnology book, Volume First,IIP(Iterative Solid Waste Management: Present and Future International Publishers)2021-2022
3. Biopesticides and their uses for control of insect pest and diseases.
4. Published a chapter “Study of Impact of Seed Borne Mycoflora of C. arietinum isolated from Jabalpur District (M.P.) on Post Harvest Losses” in an edited book entitled Algal,Fungal and Microbial Research.
5. Published a chapter “Eco Friendly Farming For A Helthier Planet” in an edited book entitled Frontiers in Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Volume II. 
6. Published a chapter “Role of  Virtual Classroom for the Development of Students” in an edited book entitled Role of NEP in Empowering Youth.

Mrs. Smita Rajput:

• Research paper on“Biodegradation of the herbicide penoxsulam (triazolopyrimidine sulphonamide) by fungal strains of Aspergillus in soil” published by Journal of Applied Soil Ecology.
• Research paper on” Develop fungal growth of Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus Flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum on herbicide of Penoxsulam, and Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl”is accepted by Journal of Tropical Forestry.
• Research paper on” Effect of storage conditions on quality and germinability of stored Mustard seeds” is accepted by Journal of Advances in life science. 
•  Research paper on“Climate changes V/S plant diversity in Madhya Pradesh”published byVaniki Sandesh. 
• Research paper on “Sansevieria-An important multipurpose plant” published by Vaniki Sandesh.
• Production and assessment of physicochemical properties of pigments by Solid State and Submerged Fermentation from Monascus ruber MTCC 1880 published by Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research.
• Research paper on“TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL POPULATION REGARDING THE USE OF PLANTS IN NEEMACH AND RATLAM” is accepted in  journal of society for ethnobiology.

BOOK CHAPTERS 

• Smita Rajput and Mitali Das  2022 “ The Role of Yeast in the Production of Fermentation Beverages”Applied Biotechnology, Volume I. Iterative International Publisher: ISBN:978-93-92591-75-4.
• Smita Rajput,Shobha Sondhiya and Uzma Khan 2022 “Comparative analysis of herbicide (penoxsulam and pyrazosulfuron ethyl) on fungal growth” Intellectual property right, innovation and entrepreneurship development Edwin Group of Publication ;ISBN : 978-93-92446-05-4.
• Mitali Das and Smita Rajput 2022 “Basic concept of Vaccination” Applied Biotechnology, Volume I . Iterative  International Publisher: ISBN:978-93-92591-75-4.

Facilities for the students→

• State-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced instrumentation and technology.
• Access to course materials, lecture notes, and supplementary resources through the department's Moodle platform (MGLMS)
• Industry partnerships providing access to real-world projects and internships
• Internship and co-op programs offering valuable professional experience and networking opportunities
• Academic advising and counseling services to support students' educational and career goals
• Workshops and seminars on study skills, time management, and career development
• Access to libraries and research materials for academic pursuits
• Student organizations and clubs for networking, leadership development, and extracurricular involvement. 

Recent Activities of the Department →

ACTIVITY 1

Meri Sarkar, Mera Rojgar, Mera Swarojgar

The program was conducted in Sanskriti Theater Jabalpur on 31st July 2023 at 1:00 pm. The programme was organized under the guidance of MLA Ashok Ishvardas Rohani ji.with the support  of Shree Sudarshan Foundation, Jabalpur smart city, M.P. Government, Jabalpur incubation center and Sustainable Government Goals.

This program was organized to encourage new innovative ideas in students and to raise the government policies related to employment. In this program different government policies were explained by 15 representatives of different government departments. Participation certificate was also distributed to all students present.The successful journey of startup and entrepreneurship was also shared by some entrepreneurs. 

In this programme  member of Entrepreneurship development cell Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur Dr. Meeta Shrivastava, Member of  Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur  cell Dr. Shyamji Shukla and  Dr. Mitali Das  Innovation Activity Coordinator, Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur were present.

ACTIVITY 2

Visit  to BioDesign Innovation Centre (DIC) Vigyan Bhawan, Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur(M.P.). 

Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and  Institution's Innovation Council, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh organized a visit to  Bio-Design Innovation Centre (DIC) Vigyan Bhawan, Rani Durgavati University Jabalpur(M.P.) on 23rd August 2023.

 The visit was organized for UG and PG students of Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology to enhance knowledge in Bioinstrumentation at DIC. The students were provided information about Analytical lab of DIC and guided for the Principle and working  procedure of the following instrument:

•  Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, 

•  Gas chromatography mass spectroscopy,

•  Gel DOC, 

• RT PCR,

•  BOD incubator,

•  ELISA and Soxhlet apparatus 

They were also guided for different areas of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Startup ecosystem. Total 10 students and 2 faculty members visited DIC. During the visit, the working procedure and facilities provided by the ATAL Community and Rani Durgavati University incubation centre were explained by Mr. Abhijeet Garg and Professor Sardul Singh Sandhu Director, Design Innovation Center and Professor in The Department of Biological Science, R. D. University.

 The visit was successfully organized by Dr. Mitali Das (Innovation Activity Coordinator, Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur), Miss. Deepa Mishra (Assistant professor Department of Biotechnology, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur). The program was organized by able guidance of Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari ( Director ) Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Dr. Sangeeta Jhamb ( Principal & President ), Dr. Mahima Tripathi (Convenor) and Dr. Shyamji Shukla (Vice President) Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur.

ACTIVITY 3

INTERNATIONAL MICROORGANISM DAY CELEBRATION

Department of microbiology celebrated international microorganism day on 22^nd September 2023 and students participated in the competition of Rangoli , Posters, Debates, Boons and Curse.  The objective of the event is to share knowledge about microorganisms and their impact on living and nonliving systems through various competitions. Total 74 life science students participated in this event. The event comprises five competitions: Rangoli competitions, Cartoon competitions, Poster competitions, popular talk and debate competitions. On the world Microorganism day lecture was delivered by Dr. Mitali Das Head of the Department of Microbiology, Mata gujri mahila mahavidyalaya (Auto.) Jabalpur.M.P.  and  Dr. Shyamji Shukla Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Mata gujri mahila mahavidyalaya (Auto.) Jabalpur.M.P. on the topic of  Mycology 

ACTIVITY 4

INTERNATIONAL HEART DAY CELEBRATION

The Department of microbiology celebrated ‘International heart day’ on 23^rd September 2023. In collaboration with Dr. Kaveri Shaw Patel, The students of the Department participated in Essay and Poster competition  and won awards . 

The aim of the programme was to make people aware about the healthy heart.

ACTIVITY 5

Workshop: on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behavior Development

Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology, Music, Institution's Innovation Council, ED Cell Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur and The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Madhya Pradesh organized a two Day workshop in Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behavior Development Association with Department of  Zoology & Biotechnology , Government M.H. College of Home Science & Science for Women, Jabalpur.

 The workshop was for UG and PG students of Biotechnology & Microbiology to enhance knowledge in different areas of Entrepreneurship, Critical and creative thinking skills, Practical entrepreneurial skills and knowledge and entrepreneurship in Food processing.

 Approximately, 100 candidates participated in the workshop. During the session, a lecture was delivered by Dr. Ajay Tiwari Regional Director, CEDMAP, Jabalpur. They also shared their opinions and views on entrepreneurship and also guided the students on Interpersonal skills, Creative thinking skills and the Practical entrepreneurial skills on food processing & cake baking knowledge also shared by Mrs. Kanika Agrawal. 

The workshop was successfully organized by Dr. Mitali Das ( Innovation Activity Coordinator, Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur), Dr. Sonal Sarin Pathak (Internship coordinator Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur), Miss. Sakshi Jaiswa and Mrs. Nidhi Narula, The program was organized by able guidance of Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari ( Director ) Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Dr. Sangeeta Jhamb ( Principal & President ), Dr. Mahima Tripathi (Convenor) and Dr. Shyamji Shukla (Vice President) Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur. The workshop was conducted in the presence of faculty members, Dr. Sonal Sareen Pathak, Mrs. Smita Rajput, Miss. Sakshi Jaiswal, Miss. Deepa Mishra and Dr. Preeti Gupta.

ACTIVITY 6

Workshop on Entrepreneurship and Innovation as career opportunity in life science association

Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur organized Training Program on Advanced Chromatographic Techniques and One Day workshop in Entrepreneurship and Innovation as career opportunity in life science association with Excellent Bioresearch Solutions Pvt Ltd Jabalpur on 6th- 7th Nov 2023. 

The training and workshop was for UG and PG students of Biotechnology & Microbiology to enhance knowledge in different areas of chromatography techniques and women entrepreneurship in life science.  

Approximately 60 candidates participated in Training program and workshop. The training was conducted by Dr Manish K Agrawal ( MD) & Dr Monika Agrawal (Director), Excellent Bioresearch Pvt Ltd Jabalpur. 

        The training program and workshop was successfully organized by Convenor Dr Sonal Sareen Pathak & Dr Mitali Das with all faculty members Mrs Nidhi Narula, Dr Shyamji Shukla, Mrs Harleen Kaur, Mrs Smita Rajput, Ms Sakshi Jaiswal & Ms. Deepa Mishra. The program was organized by able guidance of Dr Kamlesh Tiwari Director, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur, Dr Sangeeta Jhamb Principal and President of Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur Mahima Tripathi IQAC Coordinator and ConvenorMata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur Dr Shaista Registrar and all faculty members of the college.

ACTIVITY 7

Training Program on Advanced Chromatographic Techniques

Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur organized Training Program on Advanced Chromatographic Techniques and One Day workshop in Entrepreneurship and Innovation as career opportunity in life science association with Excellent Bioresearch Solutions Pvt Ltd Jabalpur on 6th- 7th Nov 2023. 

The training and workshop was for UG and PG students of Biotechnology & Microbiology to enhance knowledge in different areas of chromatography techniques and women entrepreneurship in life science.  Approximately 60 candidates participated in Training program and workshop. 

The training was conducted by Dr Manish K Agrawal ( MD) & Dr Monika Agrawal (Director), Excellent Bioresearch Pvt Ltd Jabalpur. They also share their opinions and views on women entrepreneurship and also guide the students on Interpersonal skills, creative thinking skills And Practical entrepreneurial skills & knowledge. The training program and workshop was successfully organized by Convenor Dr Sonal Sareen Pathak & Dr Mitali Das with all faculty members Mrs Nidhi Narula, Dr Shyamji Shukla, Mrs Harleen Kaur, Mrs Smita Rajput, Ms Sakshi Jaiswal & Ms. Deepa Mishra. The program was organized by able guidance of Dr Kamlesh Tiwari Director, Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur, Dr Sangeeta Jhamb Principal and President of Institution's Innovation Council Mata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur Mahima Tripathi IQAC Coordinator and ConvenorMata Gujri Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jabalpur Dr Shaista Registrar and all faculty members of the college.