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msc bio chemistry fests
Fest / Club activities
Cooking Without Fire
The Rasayanika Club, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, organized a “Cooking Without Fire” competition on 28 September 2026 as part of Nutrition Week Celebrations.
Students participated enthusiastically in teams and prepared a variety of creative, delicious and nutritious dishes without using heat or electricity.
The dishes were evaluated by Dr. Robin, Department of Biochemistry, based on creativity, presentation, nutritional value and overall preparation.
The event encouraged healthy eating, creativity, teamwork and active student participation.
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Skin Health Camp
On 19th & 20th August 2026, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and NSS Unit, MSRCASC, organized a Skin Health Camp in association with the Department of Dermatology, Ramaiah Medical College Hospital.
The programme focused on creating awareness about skin health, personal hygiene, preventive care, and common dermatological concerns. Students were educated on the importance of maintaining healthy skin and adopting preventive measures to address common skin-related issues.
Dr. Suparna M. Y. and Dr. Deena Patil conducted an informative awareness session, sharing valuable insights on dermatological health and preventive care. The interactive session encouraged students to better understand skin health and seek timely medical guidance when required.
A free clinical screening was also organized as part of the camp, enabling students to receive professional consultation and guidance for their individual skin-related concerns. The initiative provided practical healthcare support while promoting awareness and well-being among students.
A total of 240 students benefited from the programme, making it a successful student-oriented health initiative that combined awareness, preventive healthcare, and professional medical support.
Skill Enhancement Programme on “Pharma Skill Edge: Organic Synthesis, Analysis and Entrepreneurship”
On 12th August 2026, the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, M. S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce – Autonomous, hosted a distinguished Skill Enhancement Programme on “Pharma Skill Edge: Organic Synthesis, Analysis and Entrepreneurship” at Sir M. V. Auditorium, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru.
The session was led by Dr. M. T. Sreenivasa, Founder & CEO of Honey Chem Pharma Research, who shared his extensive expertise spanning more than two decades in synthetic organic chemistry, analytical sciences, and pharmaceutical entrepreneurship. His insights provided students with a deeper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its evolving landscape.
Drawing from his leadership at Honey Chem Pharma Research and Analytical Services, as well as his contributions to renowned organizations such as Analytica Chemie, LGC R&D Centre, and Divi’s Laboratories, Dr. Sreenivasa highlighted the importance of integrating advanced chemical synthesis with regulatory compliance, research excellence, and innovation.
The programme also emphasized the significance of quality management systems, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements in shaping successful careers within the pharmaceutical sector. Students gained valuable exposure to industry expectations, emerging opportunities, and the role of innovation in modern pharmaceutical practices.
The event proved to be a highly enriching academic and professional learning experience, inspiring participants to explore new avenues in pharmaceutical research, entrepreneurship, and industry-oriented skill development.
World Cancer Day 2026 – Poster Presentation Competition
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2026, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) organized an inspiring Poster Presentation Competition to promote awareness about cancer and its prevention.
The event brought together UG and PG students from various departments who creatively presented innovative ideas and scientific insights in the fight against cancer. Through their posters, students highlighted the importance of research, awareness, early detection, and preventive healthcare.
The competition served as an academic platform that combined scientific knowledge with creativity, encouraging students to think critically and contribute towards spreading awareness about cancer in society.
MSRCASC continues to inspire young minds to engage in meaningful scientific discussions and initiatives that promote a healthier and cancer-aware future.
Coordinator : Dr. Pooja G. Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, MSRCASC, Bengaluru.
IISc Open day program
Date : 01-03-2025
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry took Ist year BSc students to IISc on 01/03/2025 for the IISc Open day program accompanied with the faculties Mrs. Malini M R, Dr. Pooja Singh, Ms. Jyothi and Dr. Shashidhar Bharadwaj S
National Science Day
Date : 27-02-2025 & 28-02-2025
National Science day was celebrated on 28th feb 2025. The guest of honour was Prof. Jayaraman Srinivasan, Former Chairman Divecha Center for Climate Change. He gave a talk on climate change its importance and consequences. As a part of National Science day celebration, on 11th of feb and 27th feb 2025 various activities were conducted for school kids and students of Ramaiah college for which prize distribution was done on 28th feb.
Institutional Visit
Date : 13/05/2025
This event is a visit to Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Shivanapura, Bengaluru which is Department of Science & Technology (DST) institute, to have a research exposure and to experience the high-end equipment for M.Sc II and IV semester students of Biochemistry. There were total 36 student beneficiaries of this trip including two faculty from the department. Trip started from MSRCASC by college vehicle, reached on time by 10:20 am and after reaching all were taken to coffee/tea area to settle down in the amazing natural ambience. Lab visits were started immediately until 12:45 pm involving enthusiastic interactions by the PhD scholars at the centre who given a vivid explanation of the equipment. PG students also had so many questions, clarifications and ideas exchanged with them. Then there was CeNS sponsored lunch to all the students, faculty and driver at the canteen. Post lunch session included a lecture by Dr. Sanjay, CeNS giving the details of the scope of the research centre and explorable opportunities for students. Following the lecture, session was concluded with few words of vote of thanks by Dr. Vasanth K Bhaskara honouring them with memento along with student videos of feedback that were recorded. The complete program ended by around 3 pm and returned to MSRCASC after having group photo in front of the institute.
Institutional visit
Date: 27-6- 2025
One day educational visit to Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Research - CeNS (an autonomous institute under Department of Science and Technology, Govt. Of India) Nelamangala, Bengaluru. One day educational visit was organized by the Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry for II Year MSc Chemistry students. The intention of the visit was to provide students with an exposure to the research facilities, working and applications of various instruments. In the morning the students attended two intriguing technical talks alongside fun activities followed by which they interacted with the distinguished faculty members of CeNS. In the noon, students visited the Materials and Energy lab, learnt about various instruments and engaged in discussions with the research scholars regarding the overview of their labs. The students thoroughly enjoyed, learned and had a great experience which has sparked an ambition of pursuing research in the young minds. The students were accompanied by Dr. Robin Wilson, Assistant Professor & Ms. N D Jyothilakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry