P. G. Research Centers | Maharashtra College of Arts,Science and Commerce


Research Centers & Government Grants

Research Centre Details – Subject-wise

The Maharashtra college has established recognized Research Centres in Commerce, Urdu, and Botany under the University of Mumbai, demonstrating its strong commitment to research and innovation. These Research Centres were established during 2017–18 and 2018–19, each with an approved intake capacity of five Ph.D. scholars per subject. At present, a total of 15 Ph.D. scholars are registered across the three Research Centres, reflecting active research engagement. The Commerce Research Centre has enrolled five scholars, all of whom have either been awarded the Ph.D. degree or have submitted their theses, indicating strong research outcomes. The Urdu Research Centre currently guides five research scholars, all pursuing studies in diverse areas of Urdu literature and cultural studies. The Botany Research Centre supports five Ph.D. scholars, working in the areas of phytochemistry, mycology, medicinal plants, and freshwater ecosystem research. The centres function under the supervision of recognized and experienced research guides, ensuring academic rigor and ethical research practices. Overall, the Research Centres significantly contribute to knowledge generation, interdisciplinary research, and the development of research skills among scholars.


Name of the Department Year of Establishment of Research Centre Intake Capacity Affiliated University Number of Recognized Research Guides Contact Person & Email ID
Commerce 2018-19 05 University of Mumbai 01 Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle - sirajchougle@gmail.com
Urdu 2018-19 05 University of Mumbai 01 Prof. Mazid Kazi - mkmajidkazi@gmail.com
Botany 2017-18 05 University of Mumbai 02 Dr. Rafi Ahmed - rafiahmed12@rediffmail.com

List of Ph.D. Scholars - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Sr. No. Name of the Ph.D. Scholar Name of Guide Registration details Title of the Ph.D. Thesis Status
1 Miloni Shah Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle 31-12-2019

A critical study of Jain women entrepreneurs with special reference to their contribution towards women empowerment in Mumbai

Awarded
2 Farheen Jaki Sayyed Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle 04/19-06-2019

MHI (Micro health insurance): A comparative study between conventional health insurance and community-based health insurance in Mumbai and Thane

Awarded
3 Qudsia Virani Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle 03/19-06-2019

The role of out of house (OOH) advertising media in creating effective brand awareness with special reference to Mumbai. (A Case study of loreal)

Awarded
4 Mir Riyazul Haque Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle 05/19-06-2019

A study of various facilities offered to tourist by MTDC for promotion of tourism in Maharashtra with special reference to beach tourism in kokan

Thesis submitted
5 Inamur Rahman Abullais Dr. Sirajuddin Chougle 09/07-02-2020

Analytical study of local FMCG brands with reference to contribution in the growth of commerce in Malegaon (District Nasik) since 2011

Thesis submitted

List of Ph.D. Scholars - DEPARTMENT OF URDU

Sr. No. Name of the Ph.D. Scholar Name of Guide Registration details Title of the Ph.D. Thesis Status
1 Yasmeen Mohammed Farooque Surve Prof. Mazid Kazi 2019

An Investigative & Critical Study of the Contribution of Mumbai Women in Urdu LiteratureAn Investigative & Critical Study of the Contribution of Mumbai Women in Urdu Literature

Ongoing
2 Shaikh Asif Abdul Hakoor Prof. Mazid Kazi 2019

Critical Study of Growth & Development of Urdu Drama in Mumbai (After 1960)

Ongoing
3 Khan Farhin Bano Mohammed Farook Prof. Mazid Kazi 2021

Thematic and Stylistic Study of Urdu Novels by Women Novelists (1980–2020)

Ongoing
4 Kazi Jaweriya Tarique Prof. Mazid Kazi 2021

Analytical Review of Women Writers’ Autobiographical Writings in Urdu

Ongoing
5 Ibji Shoeb Mukhtar Prof. Mazid Kazi 2021

An Investigative and Critical Study of the Poetic and Prose Works of Kalim Aajiz

Ongoing

List of Ph.D. Scholars - DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Sr. No. Name of the Ph.D. Scholar Name of Guide Registration details Title of the Ph.D. Thesis Status
1 Ansari Ruksar Bano Irshad Dr. Rafi Ahmed Ahmed Reg. No. 12 / 16-02-2022

To study interrelationship and effect of endophytic fungi on secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants of Western Ghats

Ongoing
2 Ansari Mohammed Hammad Mohd Islam Dr. Rafi Ahmed Ahmed 22-03-2025

Investigation of physico-chemical properties and fungal diversity in freshwater ecosystems of Bhatsa and Tansa dams

Ongoing
3 Supriya Jayant Janbandhu Dr. Zafar Sikandar Khan Reg. No. 02 / 20-04-2019

Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-diabetic activities of some species of Caesalpiniaceae

Awarded
4 Shaikh Saiyada Nikhat Dr. Zafar Sikandar Khan Reg. No. 01 / 20-04-2019

Antioxidant, antimicrobial activities and phytochemical analysis of Euphorbiaceae members

Ongoing
5 Ms. Ansari Amrin Mohammed Arif Dr. Zafar Sikandar Khan Reg. No. 10/22 / 10-08-2022

Isolation, purification and characterization of pectinases from fungi

Ongoing