Netaji Mahavidyalaya

• The Department of Philosophy, Netaji Mahavidyalaya, took its start from the very beginning of the college, i.e., in the year 1948
• In the beginning, it was an intermediate college under the University of Calcutta. At that time, the department taught the students of intermediate classes the subjects known as Logic and Philosophy. Subsequently, it was upgraded to a degree college, and the subject of Philosophy was taught to the students as a general course. 
• In the year 1960, at the that time of the very inception of the University of Burdwan, the college came under it. In the year 1973, the University of Burdwan upgraded the Philosophy department status to it. Since that time, the department has been teaching Honours as well as General courses in Philosophy to the students. 
• At the very beginning of the Department, Prof. Sintansu Kr. Dutta was appointed a lecturer in Logic and Philosophy and acted as the Head of the Department. Afterwards, Anindita Choudhury was appointed a lecturer in the second post. As the Department was upgraded to Honours teaching as per the norms of the Govt. of West Bengal and the status of the University of Burdwan, four posts were sanctioned for the Department. Consequently, Dr. (Mrs) Rita Dube and Prof. Asim Kumar Pathak were appointed in the third and fourth posts respectively. Later on, Asim Kumar Pathak resigned from the post. The fourth post was lying vacant naturally. Dr. Bimalendu Samanta filled up the post and continued and acted as the Head of the Department. 
• The other three teachers were retained in due course after the completion of their service. The vacant post of Dr. Narendra Kumar Singh was replaced by Prof. Soumen Roy. The vacant post of Prof. Anindita Choudhury was replaced by Prof. Sudhangsu Mondal. The vacant post of Rita Dube was replaced by Prof. Shiuli Kower. 
• The vacant post of Dr. Bimalendu Samanta is supplemented by three different Govt.- approved part-time teachers. They are Mrs. Kakali Sain. Mrs. Rumana Afrose, Apurbo Mandol. 
• In spite of all these, it is to be noted that the department possesses the full competency of the faculty. All the teachers are really competent in teaching Honours and General courses of study. The results of the department are thus dressed up with a transparent history of its own. 

The Philosophy Department Library is a specialized academic resource center thar supports teaching, learnig, and research in philosophy. 

 Indian  Philosophy 

Western Philosophy 

Ethics 

Logic

Social and Political Philosophy 

Philosophy of Religion

Epistemology

Philosophy of Mind 

Metaphysics

Contemporary Philosophy 

To cultivate wisdom through critical inquiry, ethical reflection, and compassionate action, empowering individuals to pursue truth, freedom, and the common good.

To build a society where wisdom, justice, and human dignity guide every individual toward inner freedom, social harmony, and sustainable progress. 

A number of students have qualified in the UGC (NET) and SET Exams. Students have ranked 2nd in the University Level Examination. Several Research Scholars are doing their PhD. in different Universities of the Country. There is a good relationship between the teacher and taught. The Department staff have a good understanding of other colleagues at the College. There is correspondence with other Colleges of various Universities   

The Department of Philosophy, Netaji Mahavidyalaya aims to help students develop not only their philosophical understanding but also help them improve their overall personality. The department, along with using the conventional method of teaching, also uses other methods like seminars, debates, and group discussions for the overall development of students. Through these modes of learning, the department has been able to create a space for critical thinking and philosophical understanding. As we know, this subject is not taught in many schools; our students come to us with fresh and receptive minds. By using these methods, we try to engage students with the subject so that they can understand the practical applicability of the concepts that they study.