Master of Arts (M.A.) in English

The Postgraduate Department of English at Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya is essentially a Self Financed Co-Education course offered in regular mode. It was established in 2024, under the affiliation of the University of North Bengal, with the vision of fostering a rigorous engagement with literature, language, and critical thought. Offering the M.A. in English Language and Literature as prescribed by the University of North Bengal, the department is committed to cultivating research aptitude, aesthetic sensibility, and analytical precision in its students.

The Department functions under the guidance of the Subject Coordinator, who ensures the seamless orchestration of academic and administrative activities. In addition to the dedicated in-house faculty, the department regularly welcomes distinguished guest lecturers and resource persons from eminent institutions to expand the horizons of learning.

Emphasizing both critical scholarship and creative engagement, the Department offers a learning environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity and independent thought. Students are encouraged to explore the vast expanse of literary traditions—from the classical to the contemporary—while also interrogating their cultural, political, and philosophical contexts. Graduates from this department are envisioned to contribute meaningfully to academic, professional, and creative domains, whether through teaching, research, publishing, media, or other fields that demand strong analytical and communicative skills.

The First Batch of this Department comprises of  18 students including both boys and girls.

Faculty Profile

The P.G. Department of English at Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya is distinguished by a team of dedicated academicians whose scholarly expertise spans a wide range of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches.

1. Dr. Abhishek Das, Assistant Professor specializes in African, Australian, and Canadian Literature; 19th Century British Literature; Literary Theory; Dalit Studies; Trauma Theory; and Indian Diasporic Literature in the Caribbean.

2. Dr. Mohosin Mandal, Assistant Professor specializes in Feminism and Dalit Studies.

3. Dr. Purba Chakraborty, Assistant Professor is an accomplished scholar in the field of English Literarture, contributing to the discipline through her teaching, research, and academic participation at various forums.

4. Neha Chatterjee, Assistant Professor focusses upon British Literature. Her academic pursuits encompass a broad spectrum of literary studies.

5. Anindita Sarkar, Assistant Professor

6. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahaman, Assistant Professor is an expert in the field of British Literature and Literary Theory.