Netaji Mahavidyalaya

The Department of Bengali at Netaji Mahavidyalaya began its journey in 1948, the same year the college was established. At that time, the college was affiliated with the University of Calcutta and offered Intermediate courses. In 1957, the institution was upgraded to a degree college, and the department started teaching Undergraduate General and Honours courses.

After the establishment of The University of Burdwan, the college came under its affiliation. Over the years, the department has earned a reputation for academic excellence through the achievements of its dedicated teachers and talented students. In 2008, the department introduced the Postgraduate (M.A.) programme in Bengali under The University of Burdwan.

The department believes in both academic and creative learning. Every year, students participate in educational tours and fieldwork to gain practical experience. Regular seminars, discussions, and literary activities help broaden their knowledge. Students are also encouraged to take part in recitation, music, dance, drawing, quizzes, and other cultural programmes. The departmental wall magazine, Sisriksha, reflects their creativity and literary talent.

The Bengali Department celebrated a successful alumni reunion in 2023, where many distinguished former students from different parts of the state and the country returned to their alma mater. Their presence inspired both teachers and students and strengthened the department's sense of community.

Today, the Department of Bengali is known as one of the oldest and most respected departments of Netaji Mahavidyalaya. With the joint efforts of teachers, students, and alumni, it continues to promote the study of Bengali language, literature, and culture in a vibrant and friendly academic environment.

Vision

• To give the highest ladder of education for the students of this institution. As a part of the institution, the department focuses on academic values and activities to become a center for excellence.

Mission

• To promote interdisciplinary learning, mainly comparative study of literature to understand the various facets of society and culture.     
• To enrich our students with specialized education the department offers a wide range of resources through its departmental library. Encouraging students into interactive learning experiences by offering seminars, group-discussions and wall magazines to develop creativity and cognitive skills.

• It in our pleasure to inform that The University of Burdwan had granted the Post Graduation course on regular basis for Bengali in Netaji Mahavidyalaya. Now this is the one and only department which has Post Graduation level teaching (regular) since 2008 and it is running successfully.
• The department also publishes an inclusive wall magazine "Sisriksha" which is totally compiled by the handwriting of the students.
• Secure first position in the inter-departmental cultural competition in 2018, 2019 & 2023
• A few students getting positions in the Cultural competitions at the district/State level
• Group discussion about poetry and other literary works organized in every alternative month.
• Scope for reading (for the students) and borrowing (by the teachers) in the Seminar Library.

Faculties

Teachers of the department perform various administrative and academic activities apart from their regular workload.

• Academic counselling.
• Admission duty.
• Departmental meeting.
• Teachers' Council meeting.
• Meeting of H.O.D. with Principal/ Vice-Principal
• Lesson planning and preparation.
• Arranging seminars by the students.
• Arranging Quiz by the students.
• Arranging Group Discussion by the students.
• Holding time to time class tests.
• Counselling outside the class.
• Taking initiative in publishing departmental Wall Magazine.
• Acting as a member of the Examination sub-committee.
• Participating in the book purchase programme.
• Publishing Articles.
• Acting as a judge in Cultural Competition and Annual Sports of the College.
• Invigilation duty in internal and University Examination, IGNOU, NSOU.
• Evaluation of answer scripts of College and University examination including that of P.G and NSOU,
• Acting as Experts (only for PG) as well as Examiners for other universities and colleges.
• Delivering lectures in some Seminars.

Teachers of the faculty are involved in research-oriented programmes and committees of the University.

• Prof. Sumita Rani Das, Associate Professor, Department of Bengali, is the member of Board of Studies for Post Graduation in Bengali, the University of Burdwan, since 2011.
• Dr. Archan Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor of the department working as a PhD guide under the University of Burdwan. And also, Dr Chattopadhyay is the member of the Research Advisory Committee (R.A.C.) of the University of Burdwan, Department of Bengali, since 2011. He also edited some reputed journals. He is a member of the Editorial Board of 'Focus' with ISSN 2278-1510. (A refereed Journal published by Netaji Mahavidyalaya.)
• Dr. Mamata Khan, Associate Professor of the department working as a PhD guide under the University of Burdwan, since-2025. Dr. Khan is the member of the PG studies in Bengali of the University of Burdwan, since 2025.
• Prof. Pradip Kumar Pal, Assistant Professor, Department of Bengali, is carrying out a U.G.C. sponsored minor Research Project, completed 2018

Students

The students of the department not only like to exhibit good performance in syllabus-oriented education but also are interested in different types of extra-curricular activities. Thus, with the help of the teachers, they participate in publishing the wall magazine, and different types of cultural competitions (inter department, inter college & state level). Sometimes they win prizes in different events the participation of students in ‘22 Shraban,’ ‘International Mother Language Day’, Teachers' Day and Birthday of Netaji is also remarkable. Some of the students also like to do some essential work through NSS and NCC team.

Student's involvement in extra-curricular activities

• Arranging Seminars by the Students.
• Arranging Quiz by the students.
• Arranging Group Discussion by the Students.
• Arranging interaction sessions in the class.

• Suriya Mukherjee: Session 2021-2024, Roll Number-210140900611

• 1^st Position, 21-25 Year Men, UYSF Asia Pacific Yoga Sport Championship 2023, Universal Yoga Sport Federation, Bangkok, Thailand, Grand Howard Square Convention Centre, 09.09.2023
• 1^st Position, World Yoga Cup Championship 2022, Traditional Yogasona, ALT Centre Auditorium Ghaziabad, 26-27 June 2022
• Anushree Koley: Session 2021-2024, Roll Number-210140900055
• 2^nd Position, College Level Youth Parliament competition 2022-2023, Hooghly District, Government of West Bengal, 19.02.2022
• 1^st Position, Group-C, Annual Cultural Programme 2023, Ramkrishna Vivekananda Bhab Prochar Porishod(Shunia Asram), Hooghly-1
• Departmental Cultural Achievement:
• 1^st Position, 2021-2022, Inter department championship
• 3^rd Position, 2023-2024, Inter department championship

• Good relationship among the Colleagues.
• Good relationship between teachers and students
• Competent and sincere members of the teaching staff.
• Regularity in taking classes.
• Good student-teacher rapport.
• Teaching according to University Syllabus and concern over the completion of syllabus even by taking extra classes.
• Class Tests are arranged on scheduled time for continuous assessment of the students.
• Arranging Quiz, Group Discussion and Seminar by the students on subjects or topics related to their syllabus to improve their knowledge, enrich their personality and fluency in speaking
• Organizing subject-based Seminars by Guest Speakers to enrich the knowledge of the students
• Outstanding result of students
• Academic, personal and career counseling of the students outside the classes by the teachers of the Department.
• Departmental library equipped with a good number of Text and Reference books for the use of the students as well as of the teachers.

• To organize national/international seminars.
• ISSN based online research magazine published
• To introduce ICT based teaching.
• To increase books and journals in the departmental library.
• Overall improvement of the academic atmosphere and results of the department.
• To encourage students for higher studies
• To promote the study and appreciation of Bengali language, literature, and culture.
• To develop students' language skills in Bengali, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
• To explore the rich literary heritage of Bengal and its contributions to Indian and world literature.
• To foster critical thinking, analysis, and interpretation of Bengali texts and cultural practices.
• To encourage research and creativity in Bengali language and literature.
• To prepare students for careers in education, writing, journalism, and other fields related to Bengali language and literature.
• To promote cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusivity through the study of Bengali language and literature.