The Government Institute Of Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra (India)

• The Institute was established on 14th August 1974.The only Post Graduate and Research Institute in Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
  
  
• The Institute is located at the foothills of Satpuda Mountain Range and the famous Aurangabad Caves of the World famous Caves of Ajanta – Ellora era. It is sprawled over an area of 25 acres in the pollution free environment. The backdrop of Bibi-ka-Maqbara [replica of Taj Mahal ] gives the picturesque surroundings, providing a refreshing ambience stimulating the intellectual perspective, creativity and desire for teaching and learning activities
  
  
• It is a Government Funded and Recognized Institute and affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad and managed by Government of Maharashtra through Director of Higher Education, Pune.
  
  
• Institute is imparting training in subjects viz.
  
                         - Microbiology
                         - Biophysics
                         - Botany (with specialization in Applied Mycology, Medicinal Botany & Pharmacognosy)
                         - Geology
                         - Biotechnology

• The curricula is designed keeping  in view of producing work force / human resource to cater to the local needs of various industries.

• The Institute is recognized by UGC Under 2f (5 th Jan, 1980) and 12B (3 rd Sep, 1985)

• The sole crux of  starting  this  Institute  was  to  provide  higher education to students belonging to this under  privileged region of Maharashtra.

• Institute is also a pioneer in introducing M.Sc. Biophysics, Geology, Microbiology and Biotechnology and M.Sc. Botany with specialization in  Medicinal  Plant , Ethno botany, Pharmacognosy and Applied Mycology in Marathwada region.

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