52nd Rank in NIRF 2025
Department Profile
Established in 1923, the Department of English began its mission of educating young girls of all the departments as an Intermediary course to develop their communication skills. Over time it has evolved into one of the largest departments in the College.
| Established | Faculty Strength | Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 28 Qualified Staff Members | 410+ Students |
Our Journey
The department slowly expanded its academic repertoire over the decades:
Began as an Intermediary course to develop communication skills.
The undergraduate programme was launched.
The postgraduate programme was launched.
The department was recognised as a research centre.
The M.Phil. programme was launched.
A second-shift undergraduate programme was introduced.
Uniqueness
The programmes offered by the department allow learners to embark on a voyage into the fathomless world of Literature — with contemporarily relevant courses tailor-made for students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels.
Global interest of the learners is catered to through courses that help them use communication skills to branch out into any professional domain, including:
- English for Competitive Examinations
- Journalism
- Theatre Arts
- English for Eligibility Examinations
- Spoken English
- Effective Communication
- English for Personnel Management
- Group Dynamics
- Creative Writing
The department also gives learners ample opportunity to give flight to their creative imagination through competitions, dramatics, seminars, and assignments.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To inculcate a deep understanding of language and literature in the students, and appreciate the richness of literature, past and present. To develop effective thinkers, readers and writers with good English communication skills.
Mission
The Department of English provides academically excellent education to create morally, intellectually, aesthetically, socially responsible and professionally competent literary personnel.