A vibrant academic unit nurturing linguistic proficiency, literary appreciation and critical thinking — founded with the College itself in 1966.
An introduction to our history, our teaching philosophy, and the scholarly tradition we work within.
The Department of Hindi, established in 1966, is a vibrant academic unit committed to nurturing linguistic proficiency, literary appreciation and critical thinking among students. Backed by Dr Kamaljit Kaur as the Head, along with other highly qualified and experienced faculty members, the Department ensures a strong academic foundation through innovative teaching methods and interactive sessions. The Department offers Hindi as a subject to students in the Bachelor of Arts programme, in accordance with the NEP-2020 vision, including discipline-specific major and minor courses, providing in-depth knowledge of the Hindi language and literature — including ancient poetry, Bhakti poetry, Riti-period poetry, modern literature, Hindi stories, Hindi essays, Hindi drama, Hindi prose literature, history of Hindi literature and Hindi language. The Department is known for organising events such as Hindi Diwas, Mother Language Day, poetry recitation competitions and seminars.
The Department is well-equipped with modern infrastructure, including a dedicated section in the main library, stocked with classical and contemporary Hindi literature and digital resources. The Department adopts a dynamic learner-centric pedagogy designed to make the teaching-learning process engaging, inclusive and meaningful. Special attention is given to inclusive practices by supporting students from diverse linguistic and socio-cultural backgrounds to ensure equal participation. Continuous assessment, mentorship and remedial sessions further strengthen students’ understanding while fostering critical thinking, cultural sensitivity and a deep appreciation of the Hindi language and literature. A degree with Hindi as a major subject opens diverse career avenues for students in teaching, translation, journalism, content writing, civil services and media, empowering them with both professional opportunities and a deep understanding of India’s rich linguistic heritage.
The Department takes pride in nurturing talent through expert guidance and motivation, enabling students to confidently showcase their skills on prestigious platforms. To encourage expression and creativity, the poems, stories and articles written by students are published in the college magazine ‘Agami Jyot’. The College also runs a Literary Club to promote languages named ‘Adabi Manch’, helping students engage with literary and poetic expression. Students of the Department have consistently demonstrated excellence by securing commendable positions in a wide range of inter- and intra-college competitions, including debate, poetry recitation, essay writing, elocution and dramatics, often bringing laurels to the institution.
Educators and researchers who shape the academic life of the department.
Three faculty members — two regular and one contractual — including two Ph.D. holders, led by Dr Kamaljit Kaur. Click any card to view a full profile.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and add-on courses offered by the department.
NEP-2020 aligned Bachelor of Arts programme offering Hindi as an elective with discipline-specific major and minor courses. The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge of Hindi language and literature including ancient poetry, Bhakti poetry, Riti-period poetry, modern literature, Hindi stories, Hindi essays, Hindi drama, Hindi prose literature, history of Hindi literature and Hindi language.
Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and student-led work that extend learning beyond the classroom.
The Department celebrated Hindi Diwas Pakhwada from September 18–20, 2025, by organising various classroom activities for students like Patravachan, Hindi Hastakshar and Vichar Sanghoshti to promote the use of Hindi language. 100 students participated in this 3-day event.
The Department, in collaboration with Punjabi Sahit Sabha and the Adabi Manch of the College, organised KAAV SANGAM: A Poetic Gathering on March 16, 2026. The event featured renowned Punjabi poet Sukhwinder Amrit and Dr Sukhjinder Kaur (Director, Youth Welfare Department, Panjab University), who presided as the Chief Guest. 21 students and faculty members participated in the event.
The Department regularly organises celebrations of Hindi Diwas and Mother Language Day with paper presentations, poetry recitations and discussions on the role of Hindi in India’s linguistic heritage.
The College runs the Adabi Manch, a literary club for the promotion of languages, helping students engage with literary and poetic expression. Poems, stories and articles written by students are published in the college magazine Agami Jyot.
Students consistently secure commendable positions in inter- and intra-college competitions in debate, poetry recitation, essay writing, elocution and dramatics, bringing laurels to the institution.
The Department supports students through continuous assessment, mentor-mentee programmes and remedial sessions to strengthen understanding and foster critical thinking, cultural sensitivity and appreciation of the Hindi language and literature.
Photographs from departmental lectures, workshops and student competitions.
Awards, recognitions, funded projects and milestones earned by faculty and students.
Students of the Department have consistently demonstrated excellence by securing commendable positions in a wide range of inter- and intra-college competitions including debate, poetry recitation, essay writing, elocution and dramatics, often bringing laurels to the institution.
Poems, stories and articles written by students are regularly published in the college magazine Agami Jyot, providing a platform for expression and creativity.
A degree with Hindi as a major subject opens diverse career avenues for students in teaching, translation, journalism, content writing, civil services and media, empowering them with both professional opportunities and a deep understanding of India’s rich linguistic heritage.
Special attention is given to inclusive practices by supporting students from diverse linguistic and socio-cultural backgrounds to ensure equal participation and meaningful engagement with the Hindi curriculum.
Laboratories, classrooms, libraries and learning resources that support our academic work.
Modern, well-ventilated and well-lit classrooms supporting interactive teaching and learner-centric pedagogy.
A dedicated section in the main library, stocked with classical and contemporary Hindi literature and digital resources supporting teaching, research and student study.
Digital resources and ICT-enabled pedagogies supporting the dynamic learner-centric teaching approach of the Department.
Papers, books, chapters and research projects authored by faculty. Click any entry to open the full PDF.
Office, email, phone, and Head-of-Department details.
