ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The vision of the Department of History is to encourage, motivate and nurture students through the advanced curriculum and provide them a rich academic ambience. Our carefully curated course will help students stood first both in academics and competitive job market.

The department of History has started its journey in 2015 from School of Liberal Arts and Culture Studies, Adamas University, Kolkata. It is a composite departmnet teaching varied courses in Indian history, Non-Indian history giving emphasis to emerging areas like social history, intellectual history and subaltern history.  The department of History unanimously persuaded multifaceted terrain of research.

Excellent faculty members with wide range of specializations (Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History, Textual Interpretation, Study of Buddhism, Modern Entangled History, Interdisciplinary Research and Liberal Arts, Tribal Studies, Food History, History of Bengal.)

  1. Excellent infrastructure: well-equipped classroom and state of the art Library with large collection reference and text books.
  2. Online international journal access.(Jstor)
  3. Up-to-date syllabus and course materials.
  4. Special care for advanced, as well as, slow learners.
  5. Special one-to-one teacher student interaction through Mentor-mentee program.
  6. Regular sessions/ distinguished lecturers by stalwarts from academia and industry.
  7. Strong placement cell and guidance by experienced RICE teachers particularly for Government Jobs
  8. Internship opportunities in reputed research organizations and NGOs.
  9. Co-curricular activities like international and national conferences.
  10. Extra-curricular club activities (like Robotics Club, Environment Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Writer’s Club, Photography Club and many more…)
  11. A 100 acre lush-green campus with wonderful ambience.

Dr. Nisha Thakur

Head of the Department, Department of History

Dr. Nisha Thakur has completed her Ph.D from Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her research intrest lies in regional histories, gender histories, identity formations and cultural pasts.  Her thesis was titled ‘Materialism and Sacrality of the Mithila Region c.700 ce-c.1700 ce’ which was awarded in 2016. She joined the Adamas University in 2017 and is presently serving the department as Head.

FACULTY OF OUR DEPARTMENT

Mr. Suvajit Halder

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Nirdosh Kumar

 Assistant Professor

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Dr. Nisha Thakur

Assistant Professor

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What our students say

Katyani Sikhidar
Ex-Student

‘Great experience from Adamas University! One gets a lot of opportunities here. I received many awards for singing and also Chancellor’s award for the pursuing education. It was a wonderful experience learning from best faculties and trained teachers who helped me understand the subject.’ read more

Sukanna Kundu
Ex-Student

‘It was my immense luck and fortune to be part of History department at Adamas University. The entire faculties and university leaves no stone unturned to shape one/my future. My three years at Adamas have been wonderful and really helpful.’ read more

Medemkala Longchar
Ex-Student

‘My experience at Adamas University is great and memorable. The mentors in Department helped us enhance my knowledge and academic skills. I am thankful to training and placement cells for providing a platform to showcase my strengths and understand my weaknesses.’ read more

Pulasta Kar
Ex-Student

‘It has been a wonderful experience studying History at the Adamas  University. The faculties have been really supportive and the environment here is very encouraging. After completing my Graduation I have successfully enrolled in Archaeology at the Durham University, England for Masters for which i am thankful for the teachers and the courses taught.’ read more