History

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Department of History

About The department

The Department of History is a leading department of Dinhata College with an impulsion to know the past for the betterment of future. The department started its journey in 1956 with the establishment of Dinhata College as general subject. It obtained approval for introducing History as Honours subject in 1994. There were 120 sanctioned seats during the last session (2021-2022) of CBCS curriculum. After the induction of NEP NCCF there are 705 sanctioned seats for Major Course. The department has its good records in respect of the results of the students, placement of the students and career building. Since its inception a large number of students studied here and they placed in various Govt. and private institutions.

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Why to study in this department?

Experienced and dedicated faculty members are the main strength of the department.
The department encourages students for research and projects. We have dedicated departmental magazine for the publication of their research articles.
The curriculum integrates interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore history the lenses of Sociology, Economics, Political Science and more.
Access to a well-stocked departmental library with a good collection of books and journals.
Opportunity to participate in educational tour to procure hands-on knowledge about the historical facts.

Departmental Infrastructure

Our department is equipped with three large class rooms with modern teaching aids such as sound system to facilitate interactive and effective learning.
The departmental library has an extensive collection of books and Journals specifically focused on history.
We provide access to high speed internet, online database and digital archive enabling students to conduct comprehensive research.
The department has its own research journal in which the students publish their research articles.
Our museum offer students hands-on experiences with historical artifacts and preservation technique.
We have been developed infrastructures to support field works and educational tours, including logistic arrangements for travel to historical sites of North Bengal.
The department always ensures that all facilities are accessible for the students to ensure an equitable learning environment.

Intake Capacity

Total: 709

Syllabus

This college is affiliated to the Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University therefore, Board of Studies (BOS) prepare and framed the syllabus. This department follows the syllabi of University and classes are taking place accordingly. Besides the university syllabus, the students of this department are also engage with different co-curricular activities like- sports, NSS, cultural, community development etc.