Science Unaided Food Science & Nutraceuticals

Profile
M.Sc. Food Science and Nutraceuticals is a two-year post-graduate degree course which focuses on food development, food safety and various facets of the Nutraceutical Industry. The course focuses on the specialization of food and nutrition, Clinical dietetics, food biochemistry and composition, instrumentation, food production, Quality Control Management, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and concept of Food as Medicine. The Department of Food Science and Nutraceuticals was established in the year 2022-23 with the vision to make an impact in providing quality education, industrial-based trainings and innovation. The faculty members are competent and actively involved in various research activities, seminars, and workshops. The department also conducts value-added government certifications like FoSTaC, HACCP, and ISO 22000-2018. The course curriculum includes an internship program in various Food and Nutraceutical industries and research labs. The department also conducts various industrial visits which help the students to understand and upgrade themselves about the various facets of food industry. The curriculum has been developed to give an in-depth knowledge of Food and Nutraceutical Industry in order to provide the students with an understanding and practical knowledge of Human Health and Nutrition with advancements in Food technology.
Faculty
Dr. Pooja Gupta - In-Charge
Dr. Shivani Kakkar Khanna - Assistant Professor
Achievements
Student Achievements
Papers published (2022-23)
1. Iqra Imran Shaikh and Niranjan Shrikant Matkar
Topic - Food Irradiation: A review of its use in prevention of Fruits and Vegetables
Journal name – Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)
2. Shubham Maruti Raut and Dr Shivani Kakkar Khanna
Topic – Sea buckthorn: A Comprehensive review of its Nutritional Composition Health Benefits And Therapeutic Potential
Journal Name – International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM)
3. Vaishnavi N. Salunkhe and Tejaswi N. Salunkhe
Topic – Obesity: An Emerging Health Concern
Journal Name – International Journal of Current Science (IJCSPUB)
4. Anika Shaikh Afroz
Topic – Citrus Fruits: An Overview of Their Beneficial and Pharmacological Properties
Journal Name – International Journal of Science and Research
5. Rida Ansari and Nashra Khan
Topic – Addiction of junk food and social media impact on daily lifestyle of an individual
Journal name – International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM)
6. Sanket Dipak Mhase and Tasmia Imran Shaikh
Topic – A review on current food allergy
Journal name - International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE)
7. Fatema Murtuza Bhavnagarwala
Topic – Nutrition role in Psychological Disorder
Journal name - International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE)
MSSU’s Ideation competition (2023-24)
· Anuradha Kulkarni, Arslaan Saiyed, Surabhi Chavhan and Sharda Sharma from Department of Food Science and Nutraceuticals participated in Maharashtra State Skill University (MSSU) for the startup and pre incubation activity under entrepreneur cell centre.
Faculty Achievements
Dr. Pooja Gupta
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Completed Ph.D. (Botany) from University of Mumbai, under guidance of Dr. Naresh Chandra (Pro- Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai), Degree Awarded 12th January 2014 On Study of antidiabetic, antimicrobial and antioxidant property of plant parts of Butea monosperma (Lamk.) Taub.
· Published 10 research papers in various National and International journals
· Presented 14 research papers in different National and International seminar and conferences and won prizes in paper presentation
· Won 3rd prize for poster presentation entitled ’Climate change and Human health: Review’ in Interdisciplinary National Conference on ‘Climate Change and Youth: Time for Action organized by NSS, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan on 12th January, 2022.
· Guided a Research Project titled ‘Microgreens: New beginning towards nutrition’ at 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) organized by the University of Mumbai at C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar on 7th December, 2023 for Thane East zone.
· Published a book titled ‘ Evaluation of medicinal properties of Butea monosperma (Lamk.) Taub.’ in Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-620-6-84643-7.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
· Completed training on HACCP Level 3 held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 18th July, 2023.
· Completed training on ISO22000:2018 held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 17th July, 2023.
· Completed one day training on HPTLC conducted by ANCHROM Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. on 12th July, 2023 at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan.
· Completed training on the course Basic Catering & COVID held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 10th July, 2023.
· Completed training on the course Basic Manufacturing & COVID held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 5th April, 2023.
· Completed the Lady Tata Memorial Trust Online Teachers Training Workshop on “Genome Editing” Conducted by the Department of Union Christian College, Aluva on November 05th & 06th 2022.
Dr. Shivani Kakkar Khanna
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Cleared CSIR NET (LS) with 29th Rank (AIR) in December, 2011.
· Completed my Ph.D (Science) degree in Biotechnology in 2017 on the topic ‘Bioprospecting of few fruits and vegetable peel waste’ from University of Mumbai under the guidance of Dr. Meeta Bhot, Head, Department of Botany.
· Secured 1st Rank in M.Sc. part I and M.Sc. part II Biotechnology in Birla College.
· Completed one Minor Research Project sanctioned by University of Mumbai in 2019-20 on 'Evaluation of Anticancer activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra L.'
· Guided a Research Project titled ‘Evaluation of medicinal properties of Tinospora Cordifolia’ at 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate/ Institute/Department Research Convention (Zonal Round) organized by the University of Mumbai at C.H.M College, Ulhasnagar on 7th December, 2023 for Thane East zone.
· Attended Refresher course on 'Contribution of Biology in the 21st Century' organized by UGC-HRDC, University of Mumbai at B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan from 10th October, 2019 to 24th October, 2019 and Secured Ist Rank with A+ grade.
· Attended online Refresher course on ‘Environmental Studies (Interdisciplinary Science)’ organized by UGC-HRDC, University of Mumbai at B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan from 4th September to 16th September, 2023 and secured A grade.
· Published 20 research papers in various National and International journals
· Presented 17 research papers in different National and International seminar and conferences and won prizes in paper presentation
· Won 3rd prize for poster presentation entitled ’Climate change and Human health: Review’ in Interdisciplinary National Conference on ‘Climate Change and Youth: Time for Action organized by NSS, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan on 12th January, 2022.
· Won First Prize for Poster presentation entitled ‘Diverse applications of Solanum lycopersicumin food and cosmetics’ in one day national seminar on ‘Fragnances, Flavours and Cosmetics- Opportunities and Challenges’ organized by Department of Botany in association with Department of Microbiology, Bioanalytical Sciences and Biotechnology, B. K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan on 5th March, 2019.
· Won Second Prize for Poster presentation entitled ‘GC MS analysis of Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. vegetable peel waste’ in Two days Multidisciplinary International Conference on "Green Earth: A Panoramic view" on 12th and 13th January, 2018 held at B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
· Completed training on HACCP Level 3 held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 18th July, 2023.
· Completed training on ISO22000:2018 held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 17th July, 2023.
· Completed one day training on HPTLC conducted by ANCHROM Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. on 12th July, 2023 at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan.
· Completed training on the course Basic Catering & COVID held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 10th July, 2023.
· Completed training on the course Basic Manufacturing & COVID held at B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan under FoSTaC, FSSAI on 5th April, 2023.
· Completed the Lady Tata Memorial Trust Online Teachers Training Workshop on “Genome Editing” Conducted by the Department of Union Christian College, Aluva on November 05th & 06th 2022.
· Completed 3 day online training program on “General Requirements for the Competence of Testing & Calibration Laboratories & Internal Audit as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 organized from 11th - 13th May, 2022
· Short term Plant Tissue Culture training at Reliance Life Science, Rabale (May, 2011).
· 6 months project on ‘Isolation of petroleum degrading bacteria from oil contaminated soil’ at ICT (Formely known as UDCT), Matunga (September, 2011- February, 2012).
Courses
Certificate Courses Conducted :

Food Safety and Food Adulteration
UG | PG Courses Conducted :

Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Food Science & Nutraceuticals
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29th Apr 2025
It gives immense pleasure to inform that Ms. Saroj Iyengar and Dr. Suraj Agarwala won 1st prize as Best Research Paper at D. G. Ruparel College on 25th April 2025
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5th Mar 2025
We are honored to receive the Payment Security Excellence Award 2025 from the PCI Security Standards Council, supported by DSCI, the Cyber Security Association of India, and ISACA Mumbai Chapter.
This recognition reaffirms our commitment to strengthening digital security frameworks and ensuring a safer cyber ecosystem.
The award was presented at a prestigious ceremony on March 4, 2025, at Sofitel BKC, Mumbai.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us on this journey!
#CyberSecurity #PaymentSecurity #ExcellenceAward #DSCI #ISACA #PCI
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2nd Jan 2025
We are delighted to share that the Environmental Sciences Laboratory of the Department of Environmental Sciences, B. K. Birla College, Kalyan, has been reaccredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in the analysis of soil/sediments, drinking water, groundwater, and wastewater. -
4th Dec 2024
Congratulations Dr Rashmi ( Dept of Physics ) for receiving Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing by Journal of Energy Research .
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3rd Dec 2024
Shri Kantilal Nagre was honoured with the Vasant Smriti Adarsh Teacher Award. The award was presented by Shri Dnyaneshwar Mhatre Saheb MLA, Konkan Division Teacher Constituency and Adv. Shri Niranjan Davkhare Saheb MLA, Konkan Graduate Constituency
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16th Oct 2024
Congratulations Ms. Komal Badgujar Faculty from Department of Mathematics for qualifying NET exam conducted by CSIR New Delhi
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16th Sep 2024
Congratulations Dr. Mahendra Khandpekar for getting First Prize in IAPT Essay competition NCEWP – 2024 Category B
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26th Aug 2024
Congratulations Mr. Akash Kamble for successful organisation of Zonal round of Youth Festival.
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6th Jul 2024
Hearty congratulations to Ms. Akanksha Thakur for Securing the First Prize in Research Paper Presentation titled "Indian Management: Management Principles and Insights from SHri Ramcharitmanas with special reference to sundarkand" held at IIT Bombay on 06th July, 2024.
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29th Jun 2024
Congratulations Mr. Prakash Sansare (Dept. of Mathematics) Felicitated at IITB as active SPOC
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28th Jun 2024
Congratulations for Ranking in Top in "The Week Hansa Research Survey 2024"
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28th Jun 2024
Congratulation for Ranking in top in "India Today Survey 2024"
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24th May 2024
Hearty Congratulations Dr Vijay Jadhav, Head, Department of Physics for granting patent.
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20th Mar 2024
Hearty congratulations to Dr. Narayan Totewad was one of the editor for publication of a book entitled Microbiology of Pharmaceuticals on 6th February 2024 under International Journal of Microbial Science.
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17th Mar 2024
Hearty Congratulations Dr. Narayan Totewad got qualified the GATE Examination 2024 In Life Sciences
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3rd Jan 2024
B K Birla College Kalyan's (Arts faculty) Ms. Mitali Sawant has been recognized as a Top Performing Mentor by NPTEL.
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2nd Jan 2024
We are glad to inform you Our B. K. Birla team have received following prizes at HSNC Board's 31st International Economics Convention held on 11th - 13th December 2023 organised by K. C. College, Mumbai
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2nd Jan 2024
Congratulations to Ms. Mitali Sawant for getting recognition of Top Performing Mentor at Swayam NPTEL.
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8th Dec 2023
B.K. Birla college has been awarded an 'Overall Championship (First Rank)' for Zone IV : Thane District in the 17th Aavishkar : Inter collegiate / Institute/ Department Research Convention
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20th Oct 2023
Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Mahendra M Khandpekar, Dept of Physics fo winning Second Prize in the National Competition of Essay Writing in Physics - NCEWP -2023 conducted by Indian Association of Physics Teachers in the Teachers' category.
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11th Oct 2023
Hearty Congratulations to Dear Dr. Dinesh Wanule (Department of Zoology) for *GLOBAL EMINENT RESEARCHER AWARD* for *Outstanding Service in Research*
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24th Aug 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Nagare for receiving MVLA Award
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17th Aug 2023
Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Kantilal Nagare Sir for bagging a patent on Fish Size Analysing Device
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15th Aug 2023
Hearty Congratulations to Ms. Sanjana Patil from
FYBSc Computer Science for winning 1st prize in Youth festival in Mehndi Competition -
20th Jul 2023
The Rotaract Club of B. K. Birla College was awarded the 7th Place in Rotaract District 3142 for the year 2022-23
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14th Jun 2023
09 students from Department of Bioanalytical Sciences selected by GENECHT RESEARCH PVT LTD., Navi Mumbai during Campus Recruitment Drive
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10th Jun 2023
Happy to inform you that Ms. Mansi Pawar of M.A. Part -I and Ms. Vidya Dinkar of T.Y. B.Sc. IT are selected to represent Maharashtra in Senior National Rugby Championship held at Pune on 9th and 10th June 2023
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22nd Apr 2023
Hearty congratulations to (Lt). Dr. Kantilal Nagare(Dept of Zooloy) for achieving new Patent
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6th Apr 2023
Congratulation Dept of Management Studies for Featuring in Limka Book of Records
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6th Apr 2023
Congratulations Ravindra Chauhan S.Y.B.Sc. (PM) for getting Elite Grade in NPTEL online certification.
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27th Mar 2023
Abstracts of the research papers of our students published by Dept. of Management Studies (15 students of UG and PG)
'Vidyarthi Vidvan R-Con 2022-23 7th students International convention proceedings'ISBN 978-93-93789-24-2
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20th Mar 2023
Department of management studies
Research Cell,
R-Con 2022-23
7th Students Research International Convention
Topic: Surviving to thriving - Post covid Business Agility
Date. 20th March 2023 -
7th Jan 2023
Congratulation to Dr. Sadhana Kapote faculty of our degree college, Dept. of Management Studies_ won first prize for paper presentation at 10th Asia Pacific conference at Sydnham college of Management, Mumbai
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6th Jan 2023
Congratulations to our Faculty members of IT department_ Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. Vandana Maurya for getting an appreciation and Mentor Certificate from Swayam NPTEL
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26th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr Kantilal Nagare and Dr Dinesh Wanule ( Dept of Zoology) for their 19th Patent in designing Portable Automatic Aquarium Filter, Tempearture control, and water monitoring system
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14th Dec 2022
Glad to say that Our Team lifted two prizes in the 30th International Economic Convention 2022.
1. First Prize for Best Research Paper
2. First Prize for Overall Innovative Team -
6th Dec 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Bipinchandra Wadekar sir for award of Ph. D. degree.
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24th Aug 2022
Shri. Sawant Mahesh Kaluram, M.A. (Marathi) has been awarded ‘THE N. C. KELKAR GOLD MEDAL’
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24th Aug 2022
Ria Mathew MSc Botany cleared SET June 2019 examination
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24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr. Viplov Dhone has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
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24th Aug 2022
Our Faculty Mr Sitaram Mhaske (Marathi) has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Tiwari Damini Satish, M.Sc. EVS has been awarded ‘ENVIROCARE SURESH R. AMRITKAR GOLD MEDAL’
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Shweta Gaikwad, B.Sc. Chemistry selected for Integrated M.Sc. Ph.D in Chemistry at IIT Bombay
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. KajalJaisinghani, CS Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Esmita Gupta and Ms. AttiutamaMishra, IT Dept. cleared PET Exam of University of Mumbai
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24th Aug 2022
Ms. Aishwarya Pingale (Dept of Physics) selelcetd in IISER Pune induction program of 3 weeks
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Vaishnavi Patil is selected for School State Wrestling Championship to be held at Aalandi, Pune.
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Tanishka selected to represent India in Asian Jr Women Boxing Championship to be held at Dubai.
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24th Aug 2022
Ms TanishkaPatil of XI Arts won Silver medal in Jr. Women Boxing Championship held @ RohtakHariyan
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24th Aug 2022
Ms Ria Mathew our student and CHB faculty of Botany has cleared NET-JRF with 93rd Rank. Congratulati
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24th Aug 2022
Boys team stood overall 3rd in the race in the Univ of Mumbai Championship held at Ratnagiri.
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24th Aug 2022
“Performance Excellence Trophy – 2011 in Education” by IMC RBNQA Trust
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New28th Apr 2025Our College ranked 1st in India for ‘Exemplary Leadership’ by EducationWorld (Grand Jury India Higher Education Ranking 2025-26)
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New28th Apr 2025Our College ranked 6th in India and 5th in Maharashtra for ‘Private Autonomous ASC College’ by EducationWorld (Grand Jury India Higher Education Ranking 2025-26)
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24th Apr 2025Department of Microbiology organizing certificate course on Haematology
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20th Apr 2025Department of Computer Science and IT organised Summer school on Computer Hardware and Maintenance
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20th Apr 2025B. K. Birla College (Empowered Autonomous), Kalyan & B.K. Birla Public School, Kalyan is jointly organised a grand show "Masters of Mystery" by renowned Illusionist Duo Mr. Satish Deshmukh and Ms. Kimaya Deshmukh.
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6th Apr 202532nd International Economics Convention
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31st Mar 2025Heartiest congratulations to Pratidnya, FYBSC PCM, on successfully completing the SWAYAM NPTEL examination! Your perseverance and academic excellence have earned you this achievement. Keep up the great work!
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20th Apr 2025Department of Computer Science and Information Technology excited to invite you for Summer School to register for our Robotics and IoT Certification Course
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20th Apr 2025Department of Computer Science and IT organising Summer school on Computer Hardware and Maintenance
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20th Apr 2025B. K. Birla College (Empowered Autonomous), Kalyan & B.K. Birla Public School, Kalyan is jointly organising a grand show "Masters of Mystery" by renowned Illusionist Duo Mr. Satish Deshmukh and Ms. Kimaya Deshmukh.
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15th Apr 2025Department of Microbiology in Association with Indian Medical Association, Kalyan and Century Rayon Hospital Trust, Shahad organizes workshop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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15th Apr 2025Global Lingua : Summer Camp for English, French and German Language Proficiency