Bengali
Courses
Department of Bengali
Year of Establishment: 1956 (General) and 1981 (Honours).
About The department
Bengali as a subject came into being right at the inception of Dinhata College in 1956 in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. The College initially affiliated with the University of Calcutta until 1962, later the college became affiliated with the University of North Bengal. Honours Course in the Department was introduced in 1981.
Studies in Bengali Language and Literature in consonance with the syllabi of the University of North Bengal are imparted in three analogous sub-streams –
Department Notice
Bengali Honours, Elective Bengali and Compulsory Bengali under 2+1 and after that 1+1+1 system. Compulsory Bengali is mandatory for students across all streams—Science, Arts, and Commerce. In the 30th July, 2015 the college became affiliated to the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University. The Department of Bengali starts teaching according to Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the academic session 2017-2018, along with the skill development courses. From the academic sessions 2023-2024 the University introduced a 4-year Multidisciplinary National Curriculum and Credit Framework (NCCF) Undergraduate Programme with multiple entries and multiple exit provisions under the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP-2020) and the Department has started teaching under this new framework accordingly.
Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: YES (infrastructural facilities are centrally maintained by the college)
b) Internet facilities for staff and students: YES (infrastructural facilities are centrally maintained by the college)
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
Departmental Highlights
The Department of Bengali boasts of a very healthy and cordial relationship between the teachers and the students, extending outside the classroom as well. The department has been regular contributor of students holding ranks & get good results in the university examinations. Always the highest numbers of students go to the CBPBU and others University from Bengali Department of Dinhata College. There is a cultural atmosphere as the students regularly hold cultural programmes on different occasions within the department and participate in the cultural programmes organised by the college. There is a particular interest in performative arts, esp. Drama, Recitation, Debate & Extempore. There have been workshops on drama & Debate for the students, organised by the department.
Infrastructure Of The Department
The department is in possession of three well-equipped classrooms and projectors and laptop, sound systems, and a modest collection of books. There are four substantive teachers and two State Aided Contractual Teachers. There are sufficient number of chairs, tables and benches and sufficient number of lights and fans in the classrooms.
- Name of the Department: BENGALI
- Year of establishment: 1956(gen), 1981(hons)
- Names of Programs /Courses offered: UG ( B. A. Honours, B. A. General,
- Name of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved: N.A.
- Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System (programme wise): UG Annual
- Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:Compulsory Bengali for B.Sc. and B.Com.)
- Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: No.
- Details of courses / programs discontinued (if any) with reasons: No Such courses till date.
- Number of teaching posts
Intake Capacity
Total: 729
Results (Last 5 Years)
| Year | Appeared | Qualified | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 85 | 78 | 91.76 |
| 2018 | 95 | 90 | 94.73 |
| 2019 | 74 | 69 | 93.24 |
| 2020 | 103 | 93 | 90.29 |
| 2021 | 79 | 79 | 100 |
| 2022 | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| 2023 | 92 | 78 | 82.97 |
| 2024 | 81 | 77 | 95.06 |
Student Progression Reports
| Year | Qualified | Progression To Higher Studies (M.a./b.ed. Etc.) | Appointed In Govt./govt-aided/ Private Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 85 | 29 | 09 |
| 2018 | 95 | 30 | 07 |
| 2019 | 74 | 31 | 08 |
| 2020 | 103 | 55 | 11 |
| 2021 | 79 | 47 | 05 |
| 2022 | 91 | 43 | 08 |
| 2023 | 92 | 41 | 06 |
NET & SET Qualified Students
| Students Name | UGC-NET & WBCSC-SET | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Sankar Roy (2014-2017) | UGC NET | 2021 |
| Babli Barman (2015-2017) | UGC NET JRF | 2022 |
| Keya Karmakar (2017-2020) | UGC NET & WBCSC SET | 2023 |
| Malek Miah (2017-2019) | WBCSC SET | 2022 |
College Central Library Services: Total Number of Books for the Students of Bengali 6133 (Text & Reference)
Student Progression :
Department Faculties
SACT || Dept. of Bengali
SACT || Dept. of Bengali
Assistant Professor || Dept. of Bengali
Associate Professor || Dept. of Bengali
Associate Professor || Dept. of Bengali
Associate Professor || Dept. of Bengali