ISTAR Alumni Association (ISTARAA) - ANNUAL ALUMNI MEET (2024-25) @ 6th March, 2025

Gyanotsav – 2025 (The Knowledge Festival) of The CVM University (CVMU), Vallabh Vidyanagar (31 January to 3 February, 2025)

ISTAR Institute is honored with "Gaurav Purskar Award" for Excellence in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF-2024), Ministry of Education, Government of India, & Gujarat Institutional Ratings Framework (GSIRF-2023), Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, during 'Vallabh Vidyanagar Day' (3rd March, 2025)

Hands-on Training on Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Instruments by Er. Mohamad Shahejad Vahora (Lead Industrial Hygienist, IHSS) during National Safety Day Celebration (Safety & Well-being: Crucial for Viksit Bharat) by MIHS & EST Departments @ ISTAR (4.3.2025)

Group Photo Session of ISTAR Family for 26th Annual Day @ ISTAR (25.2.2025)

Industrial Visit to Ravikiran Ceramics Pvt. Ltd., Kanjari, by Students of MIHS, EST, INC and PHYSICS Departments of ISTAR (27.2.2025)

Dr Sergei Sharko, Senior Scientist SSPA, National Academy of Science (NAS) of Belarus Minsk, Belarus, visited ISTAR for venturing Collaborative Research in Frontiers of Advanced Science & Technology (Date: 24/02/2025)

Technokhoj 2025 (Technical & Non-Technical Competitions) by Computer Science Department @ ISTAR (20.2.2025)

Insightful Session on Industry-Academia Interface by Dr. Tushar Mehta (President, Ami Life Science) @ Organic Chemistry Department, ISTAR

Ms. Apexa Thakkar (Sr. Manager, EHS, Zydus Hospira Oncology Pvt. Ltd.), Alumnus of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Department delivered Motivational Talk on Successful Career in Environment Health & Safety for MSc Students of MIHS & EST @ ISTAR (18.2.2025)

GSBTM-sponsored Two Days Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, organized by Biotechnology Department @ ISTAR (13 & 14.2.2025)

Proud Moment for ISTAR College ! Two Teams from Computer Science Department & One Team from Microbiology Department representing at Hackathon 3.0 @ ADIT, CVMU !

Insightful Meeting with Dr. Anand Bhadalkar, Director of Savli Technology and Business Incubator (STBI, DST), Govt. of Gujarat, exploring New Opportunities for Startups and Innovation, by Dr. M.M. Raj (Principal, ISTAR) & Faculty of Biotechnology & Microbiology Departments (13.2.2025)

Mr. Dhruvit Mehta (Sr. IH), Galfar Engineering and Contracting SAOG and Alumni of MIHS Department, interacted with Principal Sir (ISTAR), and delivered Expert Talk on Successful Career in Industrial Hygiene in Gulf (Middle East)

Guest Lecture on Safety, Health and Environment delivered by Baiju Verghese (HoD, MIHS Department, ISTAR), Materials Science Department, Sardar Patel University (7.2.2025)

Campus Placement Drive by Pinnacle Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd., Sanand, for MSc Microbiology Students @ ISTAR

Lord Swaminarayan Mahapuja Rituals performed by Divine Saints of BAPS @ ISTAR & SICART (6.2.2025)

Participation of MSc Students of ISTAR College in Gyanotsav - 2025, The CVM University (CVMU), Vallabh Vidyanagar (31 January to 3 February, 2025)

PhD Defence Viva-Voce of Jeimin Joshi in the Subject of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, under the Guidance of Dr. Jigar V. Patel on 30.1.2025

Visit to SPRERI (Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute) by Students of M.Sc. Environmental Science & Technology (EST) Department @ ISTAR (28.1.2025)

Visit to SPRERI (Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute) by Students of M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry (IC) Department @ ISTAR (28.1.2025)

Faculty of Chemistry & Physics Departments of Sheth P.T. Arts & Science College, Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal, Shri Govind Guru University, Vinzol, visited ISTAR on 27.1.2025

PhD Defence Viva-Voce of Vidhi Patel in the Subject of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, under the Guidance of Dr. Jigar V. Patel on 27.1.2025

Expert Talk on Emotional Intelligence in Communication @ Microbiology Department (ISTAR) (25.1.2025)

Science Manthan @ CHARUSAT (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Students of Organic Chemistry, Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Information Technology, and Environmental Science & Technology Departments of ISTAR (24.1.2025)

Admission Counseling (21.1.2025)

Industrial Visit to Sun Pharma (R&D Unit), Vadodara, by Students of M.Sc. Biotechnology & M.Sc. Microbiology Department @ ISTAR (21.1.2024)

Prof. Prashant Sringvekar, Amaravati University, Maharashtra visited ISTAR

ISTAR Interclass Badminton (Girls) Tournament (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Team (MCA, Dhruvi Prajapati , Semester IV) & Runner's Up Team (OC, Divya Rana, Semester IV)

ISTAR Interclass Badminton (Boys) Tournament (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Team (Organic Chemistry, Jay Khachadia , Semester II) & Runner's Up Team (SCT, Jay Patel, Semester II)

ISTAR Interclass Badminton Tournament (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Team (Organic Chemistry & Surface Coating Technology, Semester II) & Runner's Up Team (Organic Chemistry, Semester IV)

Principal of ISTAR College (Dr. M.M. Raj Sir) & HoD (Mr. Baiju G. Verghese) of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Department appreciates the Donation of Laboratory Instruments (SLM & Luxmeter) by Alumnus Mr. Karan P. Patel, IH-SGS India Pvt. Ltd.

ISTAR Interclass Tug of War & Volleyball Tournament (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Team (Industrial Chemistry, Semester II) & Runner's Up Team (Industrial Chemistry, Semester IV)

Dhruv Mehta (M.Sc. EST Department, Semster-II, ISTAR College) secured 2nd Position in Zoophoria Fest, Organized by Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad (18.1.2025)

ISTAR Interclass Cricket Tournament (2025): Heartiest Congratulations to Winner Team (Organic Chemistry, Semester IV) & Runner's Up Team (Industrial Chemistry, Semester IV)

Expert Talk on "Skill Development in Chemical Industries" for Students of M.Sc. IC (ISTAR) & T.Y.B.Sc. IC (V.P. Science College) by Dr. Brijesh Parikh (Rasayan Laboratories, Anand) @ Industrial Chemistry (IC) Department & MISA (M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry Students Association (ISTAR)

Admission Counseling (9.1.2025)

One Day Visit to Meteorology Department, Anand Agriculture University (AAU), Department of Environmental Science and Technology (EST), ISTAR (8.1.2025)

Admission Counseling (7.1.2025)

Admission Counseling (6.1.2025)

Alumni of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Department Mr. Sushil More, Galfar Engineering and Contracting, Muscat, Oman (2021 Batch) visited ISTAR College and interacted with Principal Dr. M.M. Raj Sir, and delivered an Expert Talk on 'Study of Practical Aspects of Industrial Hygiene by students during Industrial Visits'. He is extremely happy for development and progress of MIHS Department and ISTAR

Er. Rupesh T. Shah (Head, Department of Masters of Valuation, ISTAR) has been awarded “Dr. B.N. Gupta Award” with Certificate and Cash Prize of Rs. 5100/- for his valuable contribution in publishing a prestigious article on “Valuation of Real Properties”, during Indian Valuers Congress (IVC-2024) by Council of The Institution of Valuers on 5th December, 2024 at Kochi

Alumni of IC Department (1995 Batch) visited ISTAR College and interacted with Principal Dr. M.M. Raj Sir and they are happy for development and progress of IC Department and ISTAR

Expert Talk by Shri Bhupendra Mavani (AGM, Grand Polycoats Ltd., Padra) @ Industrial Chemistry (IC) Department (ISTAR)

Placement Mega Drive for Students of IC Department @ ISTAR

Alumni Meet “Milap-2024”, Organized by M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry Students Association (MISA) of IC Department @ ISTAR

Out of 300 Trainee Batch, Dhruvin Kanani and Darshak Vadher (IC Department, ISTAR) were awarded 1st & 2nd Positions, respectively, in Overall Performance during New Trainee Program by Reliance Industries Ltd.

Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan @ ISTAR by Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Surajben Govindbhai Patel Ayurvedic Hospital & Maternity Home (20.12.2024)

Tisha Patel & Tanvi Khakhariya (MSc EST, Sem II) secured 1st Rank & 2nd Rank, respectively, in M.Sc. Category, Minaxi Lalit Science Award Test (2024), Gujarat Science Academy, Ahmedabad

Saklain Mustak Saiyad (Ph.D. Student, Biotechnology) secured 2nd Rank in M.Sc. Category, Minaxi Lalit Science Award Test (2024), Gujarat Science Academy, Ahmedabad

ISTAR secured 5 Star Rating among 300+ Colleges in GSIRF (2023-24) by KCG, Department of Education, Government of Gujarat

Launching of INSPIRE (ISTAR Biannual Magazine) Issue of October, 2024 by Er. Shri Bhikhubhai B. Patel, Chairman (CVM) & President (The CVM University) on 3rd December, 2024

ISTAR Students @ Yugantar (The CVM University Yuva Mahotsav) - 2024

Industrial Visit to Farmson Basic Drugs Pvt. Ltd., GIDC, Nandesari, Vadodara by Students of EST Department @ ISTAR (14.10.2024)

Industrial Visit to Laksh Finechem Pvt. Ltd., GIDC (VU Nagar) by Students of OC Department @ ISTAR (10.10.2024)

Homage to Late Shri Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, TATA Group and TATA Sons by MIHS Students @ ISTAR (10.10.2024)

Alumni Expert Talk on ‘Career Guidance & Job Opportunities’ @ SCT Department, ISTAR (9.10.2024)

Visit to Bee Pee Coatings Industry by Students of SCT Department @ ISTAR (5.10.2024)

Visit to Maruti Polymer Industry by Students of Polymer Chemistry (PC) Department @ ISTAR (5.10.2024)

Training of M.Sc. Sem-III Students of ISTAR through Expert Talks & Demonstration of Discipline-specific Instrumentation by SICART (3 to 17 October, 2024)

Farewell of Ms. Akangsha Verma, Faculty of M.Sc. Geoinformatics Department @ ISTAR (28.9.2024)

Celebration of The CVM University Foundation Day @ ISTAR (25.9.2024)

Blood Donation Camp & Thalassemia Test, Organized by NSS Cell of ISTAR (20.9.2024)

Visit to Kadana Dam (Hydroelectric Power Project) by Students of GIS, Instrumentation & Control, and Physics Departments @ ISTAR (17.9.2024)

International Microorganism Day Celebrations by Microbiology Department @ ISTAR (17.9.2024)

Fine Arts Events by Students Council @ ISTAR (12.9.2024)

Expert Talk by Indian Red Cross Society (Anand) on 'Blood Donation & Thalassemia Awareness', Organized by NSS Cell @ ISTAR (12.9.2024)

Ganesh Visarjan Mahotsav by IC & OC Departments @ ISTAR (9.9.2024)

Teachers Day Celebrations @ ISTAR (5.9.2024)

Visit to Heli Electro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. by IC Department @ ISTAR (6.8.2024)

Visit to Maruti Polymer Industry by Students of SCT Department @ ISTAR (6.9.2024)

Expert Talk on Air & Water Pollution Technologies @ EST Department, ISTAR (5.9.2024)

Expert Talk on ‘Bacterial Biofilms and Quoram Sensing” by Biotechnology Department @ ISTAR (4.9.2024)

Hands-On Training Program on ‘Microbial and Molecular Biology Techniques” by Biotechnology Department @ ISTAR (21.8.2024)

Janmashtami Celebrations by IC Department @ ISTAR (22.8.2024)

Visit to Mechanical Engineering Workshop and Idea lab of ADIT college by the students of MIHS (1st Semester) and EST (IIIrd Semester) along with the Faculty

78th Independence Day Celebration @ ISTAR (15.38.2024)

Motivational Talk on 'Skill Development' by IC Department (ISTAR) (13.8.2024)

Expert Talk on ‘Importance of Mushrooms’ for M.Sc. Microbiology & Biotechnology Students @ ISTAR (10.8.2024)

Anti-Ragging Week Celebrations & Poster Making Competition @ ISTAR (13.8.2024)

ISTAR Students @ Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra (12.8.2024)

Visit to Mechanical Engineering Workshop (ADIT) by MIHS & EST (Sem-III) Students of ISTAR (12.8.2024)

Expert Talk on ' Elementary Study of Docks and Harbours ' for Semester III Students of M.Sc. (Plant and Machinery Valuation) Department @ ISTAR (9.8.2024)

13.5 MLD STP Visit (Anand) by EST & MIHS (Sem-III) Students of ISTAR (9.8.2024)

Alumni Expert Talk on ‘Current Scenario of Adhesives & Field Job Opportunities’ @ SCT Department, ISTAR (9.8.2024)

Orientation Program on SSIP (Students Startup & Innovation Policy) @ ISTAR (9.8.2024)

Expert Talk on 'Cyber Awareness' for Students of Computer Science (MCA & IT) Department @ ISTAR (7.8.2024)

Polymer Chemistry Department Students attended Seminar on "Energy-Saving Technologies in Polymer Industry" @ IPI, Vadodara (3.8.2024)

Yoga Session for Students of Computer Science Department @ ISTAR (27.7.2024)

Alumni Expert Talk on ESG for Sustainable Development @ EST Department, ISTAR (30.7.2024)

Motivational Talk for Students of Computer Science Department @ ISTAR (30.7.2024)

Orientation Program for Biotechnology & Microbiology Students @ ISTAR (24.7.2024)

Saraswati Pooja @ Computer Science (MCA & IT) Department (26.7.2024)

Expert Talk on 'Building a Successful Career in IT' @ Computer Science (MCA & IT) Department (ISTAR) [23.7.2024]

Expert Talk on "Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds" @ OC Department (ISTAR) [20.7.2024]

Industrial Scholarships to MIHS Students by RECOH EHS Services LLP (19.7.2024)

Orientation Program for Computer Science (MCA, IT) Students @ ISTAR (18.7.2024)

Expert Talk on Skill Development by IC Department (ISTAR) (11.07.2024)

Satyanarayan Katha @ OC Department (4.7.2024)

Orientation Program for 2024 Batch Students of MSc REV & PMV @ ISTAR (4.7.2024)

Saraswati Pooja @ IC Department (27.6.2024)

International Yoga Day Celebrations @ ISTAR (21 June, 2024)

World Environment Day Celebration @ ISTAR (2024)