Shri Sharda Bhavan Education Society's
Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya Nanded
NAAC Reaccredited at 'A+' Level(4th Cycle) with 3.27 CGPA
College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status
Best College Award by S.R.T.M. University, Nanded
Department of English
The Department of English stands as the largest and one of the most distinguished departments within the Faculty of Arts at Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya,
Nanded. With six full-time sanctioned posts, it has earned a reputation for academic rigor, rich legacy, and impactful alumni. Since its inception in June 1963,
the Department has played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual and cultural fabric of the college.
The Department was founded and nurtured under the visionary leadership of Shri N.C. Varadacharyulu, who served as its Head until 1977,
when he assumed the position of the second Principal of the college. The mantle of leadership then passed to Dr. I. Venkateshwarlu, followed by
successive Heads including Shri M. U. Deshmukh, Dr. V.D. Chandanshive, Smt. Vidya Gahilot, and Dr. Ajay R. Tengse. Since December 2021, the Department
has been ably led by Dr. L. V. Padmarani Rao, under whose stewardship the Department continues to flourish in both academic and research spheres.
The recent addition of dynamic faculty members Dr. Kailash M. Ingole, Mr. Madhav S. Dudhate, and Dr. Ratnamala U. Mhaske in July 2023 has further
enriched the Department's academic environment.
The Department is home to the English Literary Association (ELA), which actively organizes a range of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs
to foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills among students. In pursuit of its commitment to professional and academic
development, the Department has successfully hosted a wide array of webinars, workshops, and national and international conferences, benefiting
scholars and educators from across the region and beyond.
Vision: To pursue and promote academic excellence, foster intellectual inquiry, and advance research and innovation in English Studies and its allied disciplines.
Mission:
The Department of English is committed to:
• Nurturing academic distinction among UG and PG students through innovative pedagogies and curricular enrichment.
• Enhancing students’ proficiency in English to meet global professional standards.
• Inculcating Soft Skills and Life Skills essential for holistic personality development and employability.
• Fostering academic collaborations with institutions of higher learning both in India and internationally to expand academic horizons and research opportunities.
The Department of English continues to uphold its legacy while embracing progressive educational practices to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.
Incumbency List of the Department of English
| Sr.No. |
Name |
Period |
| 01 |
Mr. N.C. Vardhacharulu |
1963-1978 |
| 02 |
Dr. I. Venkateshvarulu |
1979-1993 |
| 03 |
MR. M.U. Deshmukh |
1994-2000 |
| 04 |
Dr. V.D. Chandanshive |
2001-2004 |
| 05 |
Smt. Vidya Gahelot |
2004-2010 |
| 06 |
Dr. Ajay R. Tengse |
2010-2021 |
| 07 |
Dr. L.V. Padmarani Rao |
2021 to till date
|
Features of the Department: The Department of English has consistently upheld its commitment to
academic excellence, providing quality education to a diverse student body drawn from across the region. As a leading department within the Faculty
of Arts, it has grown both in stature and scope over the decades, combining traditional academic strengths with modern pedagogical tools and infrastructure
Infrastructure and Learning Resources:The Department is equipped with cutting-edge
facilities that support dynamic and effective teaching-learning experiences. These include:
• A Language Laboratory featuring 20+1 consoles networked via LAN, integrated with ORELL, Lexis, and Linguaphone software.
• An e-Learning Centre with in-house recording capabilities.
• A Smart Classroom with LCD projector and Smart Board for interactive instruction.
• A dedicated collection of audio-visual resources including CDs, cassettes, and books from EFLU, Hyderabad, aimed at enhancing students’ phonetic and listening skills.
• The Department also features a Sense Board (Intelligent Board) to enhance ICT-enabled teaching, promote interactive learning, and cultivate greater student interest in English language and literature.
• A well-maintained Departmental Library, supplemented by high-quality books in the Central Library, many of which are generously donated by distinguished alumni.
Academic ProgramsThe Department offers a full range of academic programs:
• Undergraduate Program: B.A. in English (Three years)
• Postgraduate Program: M.A. in English (Two years)
• Research Program: Ph.D. in English
• Career-Oriented Course: Communicative English and Soft Skills
• Value-Added Course: Life Skills
• Add-on Course: Translation Studies
Additionally, two Bridge Courses—one in English Literature and another in English Language—are offered to
first-year undergraduate students to facilitate academic transition.
The Department is a recognized Research Centre of SRTM University, Nanded, having guided 20 scholars to their M.Phil.
(YCMOU, Nashik) and another 22 to their Ph.D. degrees (SRTMU, Nanded). Presently, twelve scholars are actively pursuing their doctoral research under
the Department’s guidance.
Co-curricular and Enrichment ActivitiesThe English Literary Association (ELA) serves as an active
platform for students to explore and express their literary and creative talents. Regularly conducted activities include:
• Poetry and Story Readings
• Dramatics and Prepared Speeches
• Elocution and Debates
• Grammar Games and Literary Quizzes
• Spell Bee Competitions and Poster Presentations
• Wall Paper Displays on Literary Themes
To chronicle its vibrant academic culture, the Department publishes an Annual Newsletter that encapsulates its yearly achievements. It also maintains several boards such as Thought of the Day, Poetic Thought, and Literary Terms, which are updated daily by postgraduate students.
Special programs organized by the Department include:
• A One-Week Soft Skills Program and a One-Week Know Yourself Program, conducted annually for students and faculty.
• Literary Film Screenings for enhanced understanding of curricular texts.
• The GIFT-IV-ISM initiative (launched in 2018–19), a unique effort to support economically disadvantaged students.
Academic Events and CollaborationsThe Department has successfully organized several national and international
academic events:
• One-Week Interdisciplinary University-Level Short-Term Course on Soft Skills (30 March – 5 April 2015)
• National Webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems: Bhagawad Gita – Worldly Wisdom (29 December 2021)
• National Webinar on Ruminations on Pandemic Literature (30 December 2021)
• International Webinar on Sacred and Sectarian Games: With Special Reference to Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games (8 March 2022)
• Two-Day National Workshop on Drama and Theatre Acting (8–9 April 2022), in collaboration with other language departments of the college.
• One Day National Webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems: Indian Poetics-Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra (IKS-IP-BM-NS 2022) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
• One Day National Webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems: Chanakya’s Arthashastra (IKS-CA-2022) on 15 October 2022.
• One Day National Webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems: Science and Technology in Ancient India (IKS-ST-2023) on 06 April 2023.
• One day National Webinar entitled Indian Knowledge Systems: Mahakavi Kalidasa (IKS-MK-2023) on 28-10-2023.
• One-day National Webinar on Indian Knowledge Systems: Vedic Mathematics (IKS-VM-2024) on 23-03-2024.
• One Day Workshop on “NEP 2020 Curriculum of UG and PG: Design and Implementation” (NEP-DI-2023) on 30 December 2023.
• One Day Workshop on “NEP 2020: B.A. / B. Sc. / B. Com. First Year UG (English, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu) & Second Year PG (English) Curriculum Execution Workshop” 20th July 2024.
• Four Day Workshop on “Indian Knowledge Systems” (IKS) on 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th October 2024.
International Conferences Organized • Two-day International Multilingual Conference on “Ethics and Human Values through Literature” (EHVTL-22) on 16-17 December 2022 in Kusum Auditorium of the college.
• Two-Day International Conference on “Modern Trends in English Language and Literature Teaching” (MTELT-2025) on 17th & 18th January, 2025 at Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Memorial, Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded.
• Notable Alumni
The Department is proud of its alumni, many of whom have distinguished themselves in academics and public service. A few notable achievers include:
• Mr. Sambhaji Manurkar (SET 2013)
• Mr. Ganesh Aglave (SET 2014)
• Mr. Nilesh Gonde (SET 2016)
• Mr. Gajnan Zunjare (NET 2014, SET 2017)
• Mr. Madhav Dudhate (SET 2016, NET 2019)
• Ms. Bhagyashree Namwade (NET with JRF 2019)
• Mr. Sunil Kadam (SET 2019)
• Mr. Jay Chavan (SET 2019)
• Ms. Tanvir Gulab (SET 2021)
These alumni, among many others, are now serving as teachers, officers, and professors at esteemed institutions in the region and beyond.
The Department of English continues to build upon its rich legacy with vision, innovation, and a deep sense of social commitment. Both faculty and students remain actively engaged in furthering the Department’s mission and aspire to contribute meaningfully to the academic and cultural landscape of the institution.
