The Department of Microbiology is one of the most relevant, dynamic and exciting disciplines in the Medical sciences, a perfect blend of
     Academic, diagnostic & research activities.

The faculty actively participates in teaching & corrective evaluation of both undergraduate & Post-graduate students throughout the year.

The department has a very strong clinical microbiological diagnostic set up actively monitored by the faculty in charge of each section like HIV & HCV, HBsAg etc.

They are also actively carrying out research activities in their respective fields of interest in Microbiology.

At present the department is well equipped with almost all the advanced facility for clinical diagnostics and research work like:

Automated culture system for blood and body fluids
Automated and conventional TB culture system
Well equipped laboratory for Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology tests

Department is a leading member in Hospital infection control program and plays a crucial role in antibiotic stewardship program for the institute.

Department of Microbiology actively participates in various national programs like RNTCP, ICTC, IDSP etc.