Lohia College is one of the prestigious and oldest co-educational college of Rajasthan state. This college had its beginning in 1945 at intermediate level, then the college was upgraded to graduation level in 1949 and post-graduation level in 1972. With huge and magnificent building for the college as well as for its hostel, adequate modern infrastructure facilities are available. Accredited B+ grade by the NAAC team of UGC in 2004 this college also has been selected by the Govt. of Rajasthan as a model college for being a centre for excellence. Lohia College is one of the best and the oldest co-educational college in Rajasthan state. With huge and magnificent building for the college as well as for its hostel, adequate modern infrastructural facilities are available. It caters to the needs of the students of even the adjoining districts of Jhunjhunu, Hanumangarh & Sikar. Students from even remote areas prefer to get admitted to this college in view of its reputation as an excellent center for learning. The college offers post graduate courses in many subjects. We provide a safe and secure environment to the girls to pursue their studies without any fear. There is committed teaching faculty. Academic standards are high. Research facilities are available in some of the subjects. The college provides a trouble- free environment for meaningful learning. This college has also been selected by the Govt. of Rajasthan as a Model College for being a Center of Excellence. For teaching spoken English, there is a language lab, and highly trained, talented & competent faculty members. For IT training, there is a Knowledge Center.
Name of the College : Govt. Lohia P.G. College, Churu
Location of the college : Opposite Railway Station, Churu
Name of tehsil : Churu
Name of sub-division : Churu
Name of the district : Churu
Name of the division : Bikaner
Name of assembly : Churu
Year of foundation : 1945
Year of up gradation : A. Intermediate level : 1945
B. Degree level : 1949
C. P.G. level : 1972
Type of Management : Government
Type of Institution : Co-educational
Type of Area : Semi-Urban
Affiliation status : Permanently Affiliated to Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
Accreditation status : Accredited B Grade by the NAAC of UGC in 2013
Whether registered U/S 12(b) & 2 (f) of UGC Act : Yes (Both)
Name of the Principal : Prof. (Dr.) Manju Sharma
Contact details : Mobile: +91- 9414665955
Office: : Phone &Fax +91-1562-250362
Web-site : www.lcc.ac.in
e-mail : lohiacollegechuru@gmail.com
Courses available :
Faculty of Science :
Under Graduate/B.Sc. Pass Courses :
Compulsory Subjects :
Hindi, English, Elementary Computer Application, Environmental Studies.
Elective Subjects :
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geography, Mathematics.
Post Graduate Courses :
M.Sc. (Botany)
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
M.Sc. (Geography)
M.Sc. (Zoology)
M Sc (Maths)
M Sc (Physics)
Faculty of Commerce :
Under Graduste/B.Com. Pass Courses :
Compulsory Subjects :
Hindi, English, Elementary Computer Application, Environmental Studies.
Elective Subjects :
Accountancy & Business Statistics, Business Administration, Economic Administration & Financial Management.
Post Graduate Courses :
M.Com. (A.B.S.T.)
M.Com. (B.ADM.)
M.Com. (E.A.F.M.)
Faculty of Arts :
Under Graduate/B.A. Pass Courses :
Compulsory Subjects :
Hindi, English, Elementary Computer Application, Environmental Studies.
Elective Subjects :
English Literature, Hindi Literature, Sanskrit Literature, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration and Urdu.
Post Graduate Courses :
M.A. (Geography)
M.A. (History)
M.A. (Political Science)
M.A. (Urdu)
M.A.(English Literature)
M A (Sanskrit)
PROFILE OF DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
GENERAL PROFILE
Lohia College, Churu was established in 1945 as a degree college. As demand for science stream was felt vigorously in this region of Shekhawati, classes for B Sc course started in 1955. This region of Rajasthan was educationally backward at that time. In due course, no. of students in science subjects increased phenomenally, and to cater demand for PG courses in science subject, particularly in Chemistry, M Sc course started in 1975. Since then PG Department of Chemistry acquired self identity as a progressive department and maintained its aura in spite of adverse conditions of this desert area. Beginning with 10 seats for PG classes, now it has 30 seats in M Sc Previous. This is because of the encouraging results of the Department. Our department has prominent and prestigious identity in this region. Students, passing from our department, now occupy positions in private and public sectors. Even our department has four members passing from this college. Till now about 30 students have cleared NET exam and 5 students have secured more than 90% in GATE exam. It’s a great honor and proud of this department. Some of our students even topped the merit of the University.
It’s also a great achievement of our department that most of the members are having Ph D degree. We also organize terminal tests to monitor the development of PG students. Department is well equipped with instruments, chemicals, glassware and other items to meet the student’s demand.
Chemistry department has been able to fetch huge funds from DST New Delhi and UGC. DST has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 36.00L to the Department for procuring sophisticated laboratory and research equipments and establishing computer lab and Departmental library. It is the first time in the history of this college that any single Department of this college has received such a huge financial assistance. Recently, Department has purchased Double beam spectrophotometer, flame photometer, spectrophotometer and other instruments.
Following instruments are available in the Department:
10. Vacuum pumps
11. Melting point apparatus, electrical
12. Heating mantle
13. Magnetic stirrer
14. Shaker
15. Electrical waterbath
16. Oven
17. Many other minor equipments
18. FT IR
Department has also established a separate computer lab with ten computers, along with printers, scanners, UPS, computer chairs, computer tables and other accessories. Internet facility is available at all the systems and Wi-Fi is also established in the Department. Systems are connected with networking. Students of PG classes and research students have easy access to these facilities.
Department is also enriched with valuable and good reference books. 500 books are available in Departmental library and thousands in central library for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Chemistry. Books are issued to them for reference and studies.
Seminars are also being organized in the department to train PG students in delivering lectures and presentations, and refining their skills. All students of M. Sc. (F) are required to present a lecture of at least 30 minutes and submit it in form of a project/file. The topics are of their interest from prescribed syllabus. Internal marks, out of 25, are awarded by the Department in main University examination for seminars. An hour per week is allotted in the time table, also.