Department of Hindi

Madhavrao Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Palam, District Parbhani, was established in 1993. Since its establishment, the Department of Hindi has been rich, progressive, and academically active at the undergraduate level.

In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the undergraduate Hindi programme was introduced from the academic year 2024–25. This programme is expected to have far-reaching positive effects on students’ lives and their employment-oriented careers.

The main objective of the curriculum is to introduce students to the interrelationship between literature and life, develop their interest in prose and poetry, and cultivate progressive life values. The programme also aims to develop among students a sense of national and global integration, provide opportunities for employment, and contribute to the creation of a value-based, knowledge-oriented, and equitable society.

Course Structure

The Department offers the following courses:

• B.A., B.Com. and B.Sc. – Hindi as a Second Language

• B.A. First Year – Optional Hindi

• B.A. Second Year – Major and Minor Hindi

• B.A. Third Year – Major and Elective Hindi, Field Research Project, and OJT

Academic and Co-curricular Activities

To develop students’ confidence and enhance their communication and public-speaking skills, the Department regularly organizes various programmes, such as:

• Premchand Jayanti

• Hindi Diwas

• Seminars

• Discussion Sessions

• Hindi Pronunciation Skill Programmes

Students are also taught through audio-visual teaching methods to make the learning process more effective and interesting.

Research and Academic Achievements

The faculty members of the Hindi Department have published more than 80 research articles in reputed and recognized research journals approved by the UGC and the University. More than 50 research papers have been presented at various seminars, conferences, and academic programmes.

The faculty members have published approximately seven books. Prof. Dr. Sanjay Gadpayle served as a member of the Hindi Board of Studies during 2012–13, and under his guidance, three students successfully obtained their Ph.D. degrees.

Prof. Dr. Mohan Damre successfully completed a Minor Research Project. The Hindi Department has an independent and well-equipped departmental library. The faculty members of the Department hold Ph.D. degrees and possess approximately 29 years of undergraduate teaching experience.

Career Achievements of Alumni

Many former students of the Hindi Department are serving in various central and state-level establishments and professional fields. They are working in areas such as:

• Police Department

• Assistant Professor

• Headmaster

• Teaching Profession

• Child Development Department

• Water Conservation Department

• Gram Sevak

• Computer Operator

• Business and Entrepreneurship

• Politics

• Other professional sectors

Future Plans

The Department of Hindi has planned several future academic initiatives, including:

• Organizing National and International Conferences and Seminars

• Conducting a Language Survey

• Implementing Major Research Projects

• Providing Internet facilities at the departmental level

The Department of Hindi is committed to academic excellence, research, skill development, value-based education, and preparing students for meaningful careers and responsible participation in society.

Faculty Profile