Dept. of History
B.A. - Courses
About The Department
Departmental Notice
Why Study at History Department?
The Department of History, Dewanhat Mahavidyalaya is a larger family. Here, a boy or a girl is admitted, and gradually, as a student, becomes a member of this family, remaining associated with us throughout their life. Alongside imparting established education, our teachers assist their students with profound sincerity and expertise. The members of the department discussions on history, contribute to foster a strong personality in students, instilling human values, social responsibilities, and fostering citizens dedicated to the welfare of the nation. Students study in the Department of History for a variety of reasons, which can be both personal and academics. Here are some common motivations:
Interest in the Past: Many students are naturally curious about history and want to learn more about how past events have shaped the world we live in today.
Passion for storytelling: History is full of compelling stories about people, events and societies, which can appeal to students who enjoy narrative and explaining.
Understanding the Present: studying history provides valuable insights into current events and issues by examining their historical roots and contexts.
Developing Critical Thinking Skill : History encourages students to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources, weigh, evidence, and construct arguments, fostering critical thinking skills that are applicable across various disciplines and careers.
Appreciation of diversity: History exposes students to a wide range of cultures, perspectives, and experiences, fostering an appreciation for diversity and empathy for people from different backgrounds.
Preparation for Various Careers: While some students pursue careers directly related to history, such as teaching, research or museum work, others choose to study history as a foundation for careers in fields like law, journalism, politics, business, or public service, where analytical and communication skills are highly valued.
Overall, studying history can be intellectually enriching and personally fulfilling for students with a passion for understanding the complexities of the human experience across time and space.
Objective of the Department:
- To provide quality education to the students so that they can earn Graduate Degree and become successful in their academic and professional career.
- To help the students become ideal and responsible citizens of the country.
- To work for the all-round development of the students.
- To enable the students to serve the society better by promoting the ideals of fraternity, national integration and to enable them to meet the needs and future challenges of the society.
- To make the students intellectually sound, morally upright and socially committed.
- Enrichment of the discipline by orienting students and faculty to engage in research on new themes and newer ways of doing History.
Vision
- The History Department aims to make the students aware of the past and its legacies through teaching, research and extension activities in Indian history in the context of Indian culture, history, traditional knowledge system and the world history. We believe that only a critical understanding of the past will enable the students to understand the present and help them look towards the future.
Mission
- Transform the students into citizens who are critically informed about the past and its consequences for the present.
- Promote studies in history, society and culture of India through the ages in general and History of Bengal in particular.
- Empower students to cope with the challenges of globalization by instilling in them a life-long passion for learning about the past. The knowledge about the interconnections between the global, national, regional and local history will equip the students to face the challenges with confidence.
Core Values of Our Department :
- Understanding of the past through a complex process of critical dialogue with historians and historical sources.
- Mutual trust and respect on historians & historical sources.
- Belief in honoring the integrity of the historical records.
- The pursuit of scholarship in regional and local History.
- Rigorous academic and research environment.
- Providing unique learning experience for the students through exploring local History and History of Bengal in its regional and national context.
Course Offered for Under Graduate Courses:
- As per guidelines of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is introduced in Under Graduate course of studies and examinations from the academic year 2017-2018 And 4-YEAR UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAM UNDER THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM AND CREDIT FRAMEWORK, 2022 is introduced from 2023 -2024 academic session.
Course Offered for Honours Course (CBCS):
- As per guidelines of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University an undergraduate degree with Honours in a subject may be awarded if a student completes –
- 14 Core Courses (CC) in the Honours subject.
- 4 Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE) from the Honours subject.
- 4 Generic Elective Courses (GE) as offered by the college. GE must be different from Honours subject.
- 2 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), namely (i) Modern Indian Language (MIL) i.e. Bengali / English (ii) Environmental Studies.
- 2 Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) to provide value-based and / or skill-based knowledge. SEC will be the same as Honours subject.
Admission Procedure:
- ADMISSION IS DONE IN THE COLLEGE BOTH IN HONOURS AND REGULAR PROGRAMME (CBCS- from the AY2016-17) and NCCF-23(From the AY 2023-24) STRICTLY THROUGH ON-LINE AS PER GOVT.RULES.
- Eligibility to apply for Honours & Regular Programmes (as per Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Regulations):
- For CBCS Admission : A student may be admitted to B.A. three years Degree Course (Honours / Regular Programmes) after passing the Higher Secondary in the general stream conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education in (10 + 2) pattern after a period of 12 years of study or examinations conducted by Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any Other Board recognized as equivalent by the University provided he/she has passed in at least four subjects with English as Compulsory Subject, excluding Environmental Studies / Environmental Science / Environmental Education.
- FOR HONOURS COURSE: Marks obtained in English + Marks obtained in the Subject opted for Honours + Best Marks of other two Subjects (Excluding the Subject opted for Honours and English).
- FOR THE CANDIDATE DOES NOT HAVE SPECIFIC SUBJECT OPTED FOR HONOURS: Marks obtained in English + Best of other three subjects.
- FOR PROGRAM COURSE: Marks obtained in English + Best of other three subjects.
- To apply for Admission in Honours Programme in General Categories: 55% marks in the aggregate, or 50% marks in the aggregate with 60% marks in the subject opted for Honours in the qualifying examination.
- To apply for Admission in Honours Programme in SC/ST Categories: 50% marks in the aggregate, or 45% marks in the aggregate with 60% marks in the subject opted for Honours in the qualifying examination.
4 Year Course UG Programme Under The NCCF 23 (From Ay 2023-24) :
For General & OBC (A/B)Categories:
- 55% in the Aggregate, or
- 50% Marks in the Aggregate with 60% Marks in the Subject opted for Honours in the Qualifying Examination.
For SC/ST Catagories:
- 50% Marks in the Aggregate, or
- 45% Marks in the Aggregate with 60% Marks in the Subject opted for Honours in the Qualifying Examination.
Academic Session 2024-25 Admission to all Major Course will be based strictly on merit. Merit shall be calculated as per the following formula Merit = (2S+T)/6. T = Aggregate = Marks obtained in English + marks obtained in the subject opted for Major + best marks of other two subjects [Excluding EVS, the subject opted for Major and English]. S= marks obtained in the subject opted for Major. If the candidate does not have the specific subject opted for the Major in his/ her previous course, the procedure for Merit Calculation will be as follows, Merit = T1/4 T1= marks obtained in English + best of other three Subjects.
Facilities of Our Department
- Two Class rooms available for students equipped with desk and board.
- Central Library for learning space and academic resources.
- INFLIBNET facility along with several research journals (printed).
- Common digital classroom.
Weakness of The Department
- Lack of Infrastructure: Inadequate class rooms, departmental seminar rooms, departmental library, inadequate books, modern and digital equipment, materials required for modern education and research are lacking. Also, there is lack of sufficient number of faculty members to run the CBCS and 4 Years UG Programme NCCF course.
Challenged Face By The Department
- Due to non-availability of other career-oriented and multi-disciplinary courses, the tendency of students to study general humanities is decreasing. As a result, students have become irregular in classes and their courses.
- In many cases the students are motivated but the lack of infrastructure in the college discourages the students from taking up education.
Opportunities Of The Department :
- The department regularly organizes departmental seminars, workshops, extension lectures, competition etc. for the progress of quality of the students and encouraging research-oriented mind-set among the students. Highly qualified teaching strength is also a significant aspect of this department.
- Due to enthusiastic and loyal students of the department are taking part important role in the field of higher education in the district.
Intake Capacity
| Subjects | UR (45%) | UR EWS ((10%)) | SC (22%) | ST (6%) | OBC-A (10%) | OBC-B (10%) | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | ||||||||
| Bengali | 131 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 64 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 300 |
| Education | 66 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 32 | 1 | 9 | NIL | 15 | NIL | 10 | NIL | 150 |
| English | 44 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 6 | NIL | 7 | 3 | 7 | NIL | 100 |
| Geography | 22 | 1 | 5 | NIL | 11 | NIL | 3 | NIL | 5 | NIL | 3 | NIL | 50 |
| History | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Philosophy | 66 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 32 | 1 | 9 | NIL | 15 | NIL | 10 | NIL | 150 |
| Political Science | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Sanskrit | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Total | 659 | 19 | 140 | 09 | 319 | 11 | 89 | 01 | 141 | 09 | 98 | 04 | 1500 |
Department Faculties
Assistant Professor || History
State aided college teache || History
(SACT) || History
Assistant Professor || History