Department Committees

 
  1. Departmental Post-Graduate Admission Committee (2026-27) will aid and assist the department’s annual admission process to the post-graduate programs (MA 2-years and MA 1-year programs), including verification of certificates.

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Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

 

Co-Convenor and Nodal Officer

Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey

 

Member(s)

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

Dr. Rakesh Saini

 

  1. Departmental Doctoral Admission Committee (2026-27) will aid and assist the department’s biannual admission process to the doctoral program (PhD program), including conduct of entrance (interviews, tabulation of scores, etc.).

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Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

 

Co-Convenor and Nodal Officer

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

 

Member(s)

Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak

 

  1. Departmental Purchase Committee (2026-27) will facilitate purchases of the department and individual faculty projects, etc., through GeM.

·        

Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

 

Members

Prof. Aparajita De

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

Dr. Netrananda Sahu

 

  1. Departmental Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (2026-27) will support preparation of Department’s Annual and Quarterly Reports, and ground-work during quinquennial visits by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

 

Co-Convenor

Prof. Anjan Sen

 

Member(s)

Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak

Dr. Rakesh Bhambri

 

  1. Departmental Committee for Prevention of Caste-based Discrimination in Higher Education Institution (DCPCDHEI) (2026-27) will consider complaints of discrimination faced by students and scholars of the department from SC, ST and OBC communities, duly forwarded by HoD.

·        

Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

·        

Co-Convenor

Prof. Aparajita De

 

Member(s)

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

 

  1. Departmental Anti-Ragging and Disciplinary Committee (ARDC) (2026-27) will consider complaints of ragging, and miscellaneous grievances of all students and scholars of the department, duly forwarded by HoD.

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Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey

·        

Co-Convenor

Prof. Aparajita De

 

Member(s)

Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak

Student Representative of Doctoral program

Student Representative of Post-Graduate program

 

  1. Departmental Academic Integrity Panel (DAIP) (2026-27) will provide ethical clearances for research projects and publications, which is a requirement for Scopus indexed journals. The panel will also scrutinise applications for doctoral supervisions.

·        

Convenor / Chairperson

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

·        

Co-Convenor

Prof. Aparajita De

 

Member(s)

Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

Dr. Netrananda Sahu

Dr. Rakesh Bhambri

 

  1. Departmental Committees, Programmes and Responsibilities (2026-27):

Academic Programs:

1.

Doctoral Program

(Conduct of Pre-submission Seminars and Viva Voce)

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

Prof. Praveen Kumar Pathak

2.

Master’s Program

(Student Advisor, Allocation of PG Dissertation, Cultural Activities, Student Union, Alumni, etc.)

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

Dr. Netrananda Sahu

Dr. Rakesh Saini

3.

Bachelor’s Program

(Coordination with colleges for workload, syllabus, conduct of practical exam, etc.)

Dr. Netrananda Sahu

Dr. Rakesh Bhambri

 

Academic Activities and Resources:

1.

Central Library / Ratan Tata Library

Prof. Subhash Anand

Prof. Anjan Sen

Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

2.

Computer Laboratory

Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

3.

Department Website

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

4.

Departmental Seminars and Geo Research Forum

Prof. Aparajita De

Dr. Rakesh Saini

5.

Field Excursion

Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

Dr. Netrananda Sahu

A woman faculty member / office staff

6.

MA and PhD Time Tables, and Date-sheets (Class Test and Semester Exam)

Prof. Anjan Sen

7.

Staff Secretary

Prof. Anjan Sen

 

  1. Departmental Faculty Representative in DSE Committees, Programmes and Responsibilities (2024-25):

 

Affairs of Special Category Students and Scholars:

1.

SC, ST, OBC, PWD, EWS Students and Scholars

Prof. Subhash Anand

2.

North-East / Minority / Women Students and Scholars

Prof. Anindita Datta

3.

Foreign Student and Scholars

Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha

Prof. Pankaj Kumar

 

Academic and Non-Academic Activities and Resources/Services:

1.

Amenities and Fund

Prof. Subhash Anand (as HoD)

2.

Anti-Smoking

Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey

3.

Cafeteria

Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha

4.

Garden

Prof. Anindita Datta

 

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Departmental MA and M.Phil / Ph.D. Admission Committee (2024-25)
  • Convenor - Head of Department

  • Co-Convenor and Nodal Officer - Dr. Netrananda Sahu

  • Members (2) - Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar and Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Departmental NAAC Committee / IQAC (2024-25)
  • Convenor - Prof. Anindita Datta (HoD)
  • Co-Convenor (presentations): Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha
  • Nodal Officer: Prof. Anjan Sen
  • Members (3) - Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha, Prof. Anjan Sen and All faculty members

Departmental Purchase Committee (2024-25)
  • Convenor: Prof. Anindita Datta (HoD)
  • Members: Prof. Aparajita De, Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar and Dr. Netrananda Sahu
Departmental Committee for Prevention of Caste-based Discrimination in Higher Education Institutions (DCPCDHEI)  (2024-25)
  • Convenor / Chairperson - Head of Department
  • Members (3) - Prof. Subhash Anand, Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar and Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Departmental Anti-Ragging and Disciplinary Committee (ARDC) (2024-25)
  • BA Program - Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha
  • Central Library/Ratan Tata Library: Prof. Anjan Sen and Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar
  • Departmental Seminars and Geo Research Forum - Prof. Bindhy Wasini Pandey
  • Department Website - Dr. Pankaj Kumar with Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha
  • Field Excursion - Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Dr. Netrananda Sahu, and a woman faculty member / office staff / SRF
  • MA, MPhil/PhD Time Tables and Exam Datesheets - Prof. Anjan Sen
  • Staff Secretary - Prof. Anjan Sen
  • Placement: Dr. Pankaj Kumar
  • Student Advisor, Student Activities and Student Union - Dr. Netrananda Sahu
  • Student Alumni - Prof. Subhash Anand
  • Computer Laboratory (2) - Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha and Dr. Pankaj Kumar

  • Amenities and Fund - Head of Department

  • Anti-Smoking - Prof. Subhash Anand

  • Cafeteria - Dr. Kiran Bhairannavar

  • Foreign Student Registry - Dr. Pankaj Kumar

  • Garden - Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha

  • North-East Student Affairs - Prof. Anindita Datta

  • Foreign Students and Scholars: Prof. Ashis Kumar Saha

  • SC / ST / OBC / PWD / EWS Affairs - Prof. Subhash Anand

Swatch Bharat Committee
  • Prof. B W Pandey