Prof. Qudsia Tahseen Prof. Jamal Ahmad Khan and Prof. Aftab Alam during the Deeksharambh 2026 Department of Zoology
Department of Zoology, AMU Welcomes Freshers with “Deeksharambh 2026”, Emphasises Academic Excellence, Ethics and Responsible Citizenship
Aligarh, September 14: The Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), organised “Deeksharambh 2026”, an induction programme for newly admitted students of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Zoology for the academic session 2026–27. Designed to help freshers make a confident transition to university life, the programme introduced them to the Department’s academic ethos, institutional legacy, curriculum, opportunities and responsibilities as members of the AMU community.
Prof. Qudsia Tahseen, Chairperson, Department of Zoology and President, Zoological Society, welcomed the students and acquainted them with the Department’s rich academic history and accomplishments. She urged the freshers to approach their studies with curiosity, commitment and discipline, while carrying forward the legacy of the Department and the University. She also congratulated Prof. Jamal Ahmad Khan on his recent appointment as Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences.
Prof. Aftab Alam, Dean, Faculty of International Studies and the invited speaker, traced the evolution of the Aligarh Movement from Madarsatul-Uloom to the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College and subsequently AMU in 1920. Emphasising that AMU represents the culmination of a historic educational movement, he encouraged students to uphold its ideals. He stressed punctuality, focused study, ethical use of Artificial Intelligence as a learning aid, and the development of debating and communication skills.
Mr. Syed Muhammad Sarosh Ghalib, M.Sc. Zoology student, outlined the NEP-FYUP B.Sc. Zoology programme, highlighting academic pathways and strategies to support success in competitive examinations.
Prof. Jamal Ahmad Khan urged students to dream big, embrace challenges, learn from failure and become lifelong learners. Recalling his own association with the Department, he highlighted its tradition of academic rigour and excellence and encouraged students to appreciate art and culture alongside scientific learning.
Prof. G. G. Hammad A. Shadab delivered the vote of thanks and highlighted the Department students’ exemplary performance in the CSIR-UGC JRF-NET June 2026 Examination, motivating the freshers to aspire for similar academic distinction.
The programm was compered by Mr. Ghalib, Coordinator, Zoological Society.
“Deeksharambh 2026” thus served as an important bridge between admission and purposeful academic engagement, equipping students with the orientation, motivation and institutional perspective needed to begin their university journey with confidence and responsibility.