Microbiology department was established in 1993 with MBC combination followed by MGC in 1996 and MBiC in 1999. It blossomed into a full fledged Department with a Masters program, M.Sc Microbiology in the year 2000.  Research activity was initiated with summer projects in 2004 and  M.Phil. / Ph.D. Guidance in  2005 with affiliation to JNTU, Bharathidasan university, Annamalai University, Sri Krishna Devaraya University and Rayalaseema University.

The mission of the department is to provide the best possible training in diverse areas of Microbiology. The department’s approach is holistic as it constantly strives to upgrade students’ knowledge, practical skills and communication skills. The research activity of the department for UG, PG, MPhil and PhD students includes a group of able passionate learners from diverse backgrounds and this provides real strength to the department.

To provide high-quality graduate and post graduate programs which are both skill and knowledge based.

To serve as a centre for a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment for learning.

To accomplish significant research in all fields of Microbiology in collaboration with National & International Institutes.

To support generation of scientific knowledge that serves as a precursor to foster a desire for development.

To serve as a base for information collaboration and technical expertise in microbiology.

Dr.Naga Padma presented a posters on
      a. Studies on Microbial diversity of Vermicomposting bins.
      b. Solubilization of inorganic and organic phosphate sources by Actinomycetes from diverse sources
At the National conference on Nanobiotechnology:  Emerging trends and applications in Microbiology organized by MGNIRSA-4-6th Feb. 2011.

Dr.Sarada presented a poster on Strain improvement of Bacillus strain Bvc 501 for enhanced production of Alkaline protease at the National conference on Nanobiotechnology:  Emerging trends and applications in microbiology organized by MGNIRSA-4-6th Feb. 2011.