Department of English UG & PG
HOD: Dr. Sujata Kumar, Associate Prof.
depteng.gmsc@gmail.com
About Department:
The Department of English at Government Science College, Jabalpur, plays a significant role in strengthening the academic culture and intellectual environment of the institution. The department is committed to academic excellence, research engagement, skill development, and holistic education in accordance with contemporary educational frameworks, including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The department offers undergraduate courses in English and Communicative English and actively contributes to Foundation Courses across disciplines. It also conducts skill-based and practical-oriented courses such as “Comprehension and Communicative Skills in English,” ensuring that students develop linguistic competence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. In alignment with NEP 2020, the department integrates vocational and value-added components like Personality Development, thereby promoting employability and overall personality enhancement.
A landmark achievement in the academic session 2024–25 has been the launch of the M.A. English Literature as a (self-financed) programme at the postgraduate level. The two-year postgraduate programme is affiliated with Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, marking a significant expansion in the department’s academic scope and research orientation.
The Department of English is guided by experienced and dedicated faculty members. Mr. Madhur Tiwari served as the OSD legal cell. The department is headed by Dr. Sujata Kumar. The faculty team includes Dr. Rajshree Kapoor, Dr. Sankalp Jogi, Dr. Usha Masram and Dr. Rachna Thakur as Assistant Professors. The department is further strengthened by Guest Faculty members Ms. Shivali Rai for MA, who actively contribute to teaching, mentoring, and academic activities.
Faculty members of the department are actively engaged in research, publications, and academic collaborations. They have presented papers at national and international seminars and conferences and have published research papers in UGC-approved journals with ISBN and ISSN recognition. Members have edited academic books with ISBN numbers and contributed significantly to literary scholarship. Faculty members Dr.Rajshree Kapoor and Dr.Usha Masram have also been appointed as Ph.D. supervisors (RDVV), subject experts, and external examiners for Ph.D. viva voce examinations at reputed universities. They have served on interview boards and contributed as evaluators and observers in academic and competitive examinations.
The department regularly organizes literary competitions, seminars, invited lectures, and value-added courses. Notable initiatives include Annual English Literary Competitions, Geetanjali Literary Competitions, and invited lectures such as “The Shakespearean Experience: Exploring the Timeless Classics.” Value-added courses like “Effective Written Communication: A Key to Language Proficiency and Competency” further enhance students’ academic and professional readiness.
Students of the department actively participate in Youth Festivals, debates, and literary competitions at Inter-College, Divisional, State, and Inter-University levels, securing commendable positions and certificates. The department also promotes environmental awareness and social responsibility through initiatives such as Tree Plantation Programmes conducted under vocational courses, integrating experiential learning with community engagement.
With a dynamic combination of academic rigor, research productivity, student participation, and community outreach, the Department of English continues to uphold its pivotal role in enhancing the quality of higher education at Government Science College, Jabalpur.
List of Supervisors with Number of PHD Registered and Awarded
Dr. Rajshree Roselean Kapoor, 05 registered
Dr. Usha Masram , 04 registered
SUBJECT
Central Instrumentation Facility Laboratory :Polymer research lab was started in 2000, with the aim to provide research guidance to students of M.Sc.passouts in Chemistry who are interested to pursue their carrier in Research. The major topics on which research is carried out are polymers and their synthesis, drug delivery systems, nanoparticles and their polymer composites, biomedical applications of polymers and finally polymers for electrical energy storage devices. The Central Instrumentation Facility Laboratory (CIFL) of the College is also being run by this department. High precision electronic balance, HPLC system,FTIR UV-Visible and Atomic Absorption spectrophotometers,X-Ray Diffractometer are available in this laboratory.Natural Product Research Lab was started in 1998, with the objective to develop methods and protocols to extract valuable natural products. Various analytical techniques has been developed in the lab. The prime focus was given on extraction and instrumental techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, MPLC, IR, PMR, 13C-NNR, MS and FIA) and segregation of the valuable Natural Products. Some of the laboratory students were also working on derivatization of the Phytochemical components, Micro-wave Synthetic Chemistry.Bose Memorial Research Lab (BMRL) Bose memorial research lab is one of the reputed ,prestigious research labs of the College. The lab owes an exceptional track record of almost more than 30 years. It received a funding of about 80 lacs in last several years from different funding agencies like DRDO, DST, CSIR, BRNS etc. More than 65 Ph.D. s, 400 research papers, women scientist, several Young Scientist Awards by various agencies have been produced from BMR lab. The prime focus of research areas include polymer based materials, nanoparticls for numerous biomedical applications viz.cancer nanotechnology, health care, wound dressings, water purification,reduction of antibiotic side effects by adsorption, controlled drug delivery systems,treatment of textile colour by photocatalytic activity, conducting polymers etc.Coordination Chemistry Research lab (CCRL) has started in 2004, with aim to synthesize and characterize metal compounds. The laboratory members are currently being involved to investigate catalytic and biological potency of main group and d-block metal based-compounds. Molecules designed have advancement in field of Biomimetic Chemistry, Metal Nanoparticle preparation, Metallo-pharmaceuticals, Green catalysis and Computational Chemistry.
Regular Staff Member
(1.) Mr. Madhur Tiwari (O.S.D Legal Cell) ,madhur2944@gmail.com 9826432944
(2).Dr. Sujata Kumar, Associate Prof.,PhD (English),depteng.gmsc@gmail.com, 9893979588
(3.) Dr. Rajshree Roselean Kapoor , Assistant Professor, PhD (English), kapoor.rajshree16@gmail.com , 9926687820 ,
(4.) Dr. Sankalp Jogi ,Assistant Professor, PhD (English) , itsmesankalpjogi@gmail.com, 8871555551 ,
(5.) Dr. Usha Masram , Assistant Professor, PhD (English),ushamasram4@gmail.com,9926266147,
(6), Dr. Rachna Thakur,Assistant Professor, PhD (English),rachnajaget@gmail.com’,9981150272