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Department of Geography

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Department of Geography was established in the year 1994, at the time of inception of the college itself, with a Bachelor of Arts course with Geography as one of the elective subjects.

At present, the department of Geography, one of the foremost departments, undergraduate programme of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Geography. It has also been imparting knowledge of the subject at graduation level under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) to the students of various disciplines and programmes opting for Geography as the second core subject or as Generic Elective. The department offers courses that inculcate the employability skills and enhances critical thinking and cognitive skills of the students which integrates values and entrepreneurial skill development for the students.

At present the department has the strength of 300 students in B.A. with Geography. Apart from effective curriculum delivery, the subject society of the department has also made sincere efforts to provide exposure to the geography in the real world to the students.

Students are also initiated into research by providing guidance and practical exposure of data collection through surveys and its analysis and by motivating them to submit project work on a research topic in their final year as one of the Skill Enhancement Courses. The department organises seminars, field survey, conferences, and competitions to create awareness and sensitise students on the current geographical, technological, economic, political, and social affairs which enhances their subject as well as general knowledge.

The sincere and dedicated faculty of the Department is responsible for our good academic record over the years. The department thrives to reach standards of excellence in teaching, learning and research.

Faculty members have also been actively involved in publication, faculty development programmes, orientation programmes, seminars, conferences along with serving the institution in various areas with full involvement, dedication, and commitment.

  1. SWOC analysis of the department & Future plans
  • Strength:
    • The department has highly dedicated experience and qualified faculty who are available to the students throughout the year.
    • Actively participation of faculty in various college committees.
    • Enrollment of students is high.
    • Field Work Surveys are conducted.
    • Conduct of Practicals and Seminar/Quiz at Geography Lab.
    • Geography department has prepared the College Disaster Management Plan 2021-22.
  • Weaknesses:
    • Poor academic background and understanding of students.
    • Not active participation of the students in the various activities.
    • Student teacher ratio is high.
  • Opportunities:
    • Students get opportunity to be selected for various types of jobs.
    • Faculty get opportunity to participate in teachers training programs, seminars, conferences.
  • Challenges:
    • Ensuring all students graduate with competence and maturity and become responsible and happy persons in society.