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Year of Establishment: Academic Session of Affiliation - Honours(1994-1995), General(1981-1982)

Brief History of the department

History as a general subject was introduced in 1985 since the inception of the college. In the year 1996 Honours was introduced. At the initial phase Prof. Subhalaxmi Pandey took charge over the department of history on 8th February 1986. She resigned from her post on 29.09.1987. Later Prof. Nupur Das joined the college on 01.08.1987 and resigned on 23.12.2003.

Dr. Shesadri Prasad Bose and Dr. Swapan Kr. Bhowmik joined the department on 01.07.2005 against substantive posts. In order to cater to the growing number of students the college authority decided to appoint three more Part-time Teachers (SACT). At this moment the department has two (02) substantive teachers and three (03) Governments approved Part-time Teachers (SACT).

Dr. Shesadri Prasad Bose served as Head of the Department from 01.07.2005 to 31.12.2021 and through the departmental meeting held on 24.12.2021, it was decided unanimously that w.e.f. 01.01.2022 Dr. Swapan Kr. Bhowmik would be the Head of the Department of History.

Vision

As our college is placed in a backward area, so we try at our best in encouraging the students to study more. So that the deprived section of the society are well-placed particularly in the job market.

Mission

It’s the prime objective of the lessons of History is to give a sense of the past to build up our rich socio-economic and cultural heritage of India keeping in mind that Ethos the Department of History’s mission has been –

To make the students the varied threads of political and cultural lineage of Indian subcontinent.
To keep the students alert about the socio-cultural and political mutations of the world and to imparting the knowledge and information of the rational thoughts in the classroom teachings. Keeping it in mind the socio-cultural diversity of the region, the responsibility of the department of History is to foster the sense of socio-economic growth and integration among the students.

Course Offered: Single Major and Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC)

Departmental Highlights

The English department of our college is vibrant and diverse, offering a range of courses that delve deep into literature, language, and communication.
Our dedicated faculty comprises of accomplished and passionate educators who foster critical thinking and analytical skills among students.
Through interactive seminars, workshops, and literary events, students engage with classic and contemporary texts, honing their writing and speaking abilities.
The department also emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, encouraging connections between literature and other fields such as history, psychology, and cultural studies.
The department believes that a student goes out of the College having knowledge not only of their Major and Minor subjects, but also should develop an overall idea regarding world politics, rights and duties, awareness of social concerns etc.Therefore,debates and quiz competitions are held to evoke their interest in these topics. Eco Awareness is an important aspect that the department highlights through different programmes.
Opportunities for one-to-one interaction with the faculty members help to create a bond. Apart from the Counselling Cell of the College, the Department also counsel pupils on different issues that they face.
Creative writing endeavours abound, enriching students' academic experience and preparing them for diverse career paths.
We believe in Inter Departmental engagement. Faculty from the Department of Sanskrit have taken classes in this Department. It has helped the students in a better understanding of the Indian Classical texts in Translation.The Seminars with the Department of History help in developing perspectives on different Periods of Literature.
Parent Teacher meetings allow parents and teachers to discuss a student’s progress, strengths and areas that need improvement. They facilitate a partnership that ultimately benefits the students’ education and well-being.
Overall, the English department is a dynamic hub of learning and creativity, nurturing a love for language and literature while equipping students with valuable skills for their personal and professional lives.

Intake Capacity

Year	Program	No. of students appeared	No. of students passed	Pass Percentage
2023	B.A Bengali Honours	49	21	42.86%
2023	B.A English Honours	62	51	82.26%
2023	B.A Hindi Honours	30	19	63.33%
2023	B.A Nepali Honours	32	30	93.75%
2023	B.A History Honours	53	35	66.04%
2023	B.A Philosophy Honours	10	6	60.00%
2023	B.A Political Science Honours	35	24	68.57%
2023	B.Com Accountancy Honours	14	9	64.29%
2023	B.A Programme	1077	204	18.94%
2023	B.Com Programme	13	3	23.08%
2023	B.Sc Programme	8	8	100.00%