Department of Urdu
The Department of Urdu was established in 1945. It is the one of the important languages Department of this college. Since its inception the Department has played an important role in establishing relevant specialization such as inter-disciplinary courses like Hindi, Marathi and English etc. The academic curriculum of advance courses is supplemented by numerous seminars on comparative literature, inter-cultural hermeneutics, linguistics, translation, philosophy and aesthetics etc.
At present Urdu was offered as compulsory and optional subject at Under Graduate level. This department has provided with 100% result each year.
To motivate the students for post graduate studies, to impart quality education at all levels of teaching i.e. language, literature, cultural studies and research. A comprehensive syllabus, which we follow, has an inter-disciplinary and inter-cultural which makes the students competent to pursue research in the field of inter-cultural studies which is a requirement in this era of globalization.
To generate interest in Urdu language & literature at higher levels of learning through the following activities:
Conducting under graduate teaching effectively.
Supervising and identifying new areas of research & conducting independent research through various research projects.
Organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, Mushaira & Musical Programmes.
Publishing research monographs, bibliographies & scholarly books.
Conducting visiting lectures for students by eminent Urdu scholars.
The Dept. of Urdu is well equipped with computer, InPage Urdu software, internet and other facilities essential for generating interest in teaching and learning process. The students are given opportunity to use InPage Urdu software and collect data regarding Urdu language and literature from Internet.
The department has its own library. It has 1000 books on Literature, Criticism, Literary history; and journals. The Library transaction is managed by the students of the Department. These text books and reference books are used extensively by students. Dozens of new books are added to the library collection every year.
Teaching Staff

Dr. Mohd. Danish Gani
Assistant Professor & Head

Miss Taiba Rafique Borkar
Assistant Professor
Programmes Offered
B.A. Urdu (3 Unit), Urdu Compulsory
Syllabus for Urdu (2025–26)
Book Release Function ( 22nd February 2014, title of the book : Rang-o-Ahang)
Celebration of Urdu Day (3rd March 2015)
Book Release Function ( 3rd March 2015, title of the book : Parinde To Musafir Hain)
Celebration of International Literary Day (8th September 2015)
Special lecture on “Urdu Aur Qaumi Yakjheti” by Dr. Abdul Rahim Nashtar on 27th February 2016.
Celebration of Urdu Day (3rd March 2016)
Organized Ghazal Competition at college level.
Special lecture on “Jadeed Urdu Ghazal” by Rafique Wasta on 3rd December 2016.
Special lecture on “Urdu Journalism” by Nadeem Siddiqui on 25th February 2017.
Celebration of Urdu Day (3rd March 2017)
Special lecture on “Urdu Ki Shairy ASnaaf” by Dr. Seema Nahid on 14th November 2017
Organized International Seminar titled “Kokan Mein Urdu: Samt-o-Raftar” on 10th February 2018
Celebration of Urdu Day (11th March 2018)
1.Teaching Faculty:
i. Name- Dr. Mohd. Danish Gani
ii. Designation- Assistant Professor & Head
iii. Qualification- M.A.(Urdu), M.Lib.Sc. NET (Urdu), Ph.D.
iv. Specialization- Urdu Poetry and Fiction
v. Achievements (Honors and Award):
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- “Adil Aseer Delvi Award” from The Children Academy of Karnataka, Bangalore for 2023.
- “Best Teacher Award” from Salam Educational & Welfare Society’s Aurangabad for 2019.
- Special Award on book, title “Kokan Mein Urdu: Samt-O-Raftar” from Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Govt. of Utter Pradesh, Lucknow for 2018-19.
- “Award for Excellence in Academic” from HRDC Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh for 2018-19.
- “Shikshan Seva Puruskar” from Maharashtra State Sahitya Urdu Academy, Dept. of Minority Affairs Govt. of Maharashtra Mumbai for 2016.
- Special Award on book, title “Parinde To Musafir Hain” from Bihar Urdu Academy Patna Govt. of Bihar for 2015-16.
- “Asbaque Adbi Award” from Asbaque Publication Pune for 2018.
- “Lokmaniya Tilak Award” from Nagar Parishad, Ratnagiri for 2017.
- “Mohebb-e-Alfaz Award” from Viddarbha Minority Multipurpose Ruler Development Educational Society (Kamptee) Nagpur for 2017.
- “Adarsh Shikshak Wachak Pruskar” from Ratnagiri Education Society’s Gogate Jogalekar College Ratnagiri for 2014-15.
- “Best Teacher Volunteer Award” from Dept. of Lifelong Learning & Extension, Gogate Jogalekar College Ratnagiri for 2014-15.
vi. Organization of Seminar / Conference / Workshop:
- Organization of One Day National Seminar on “Ismat Chugtai Ki Fiction Nigari” on 23rd August 2025.
- Organization of One Day National Seminar on “Sahir Shiwee: Aik Hasht Pehlu Fankar” on 30th March 2022 in association with NCPUL, New Delhi.
- Organization of One Day National Seminar on “Urdu Muhawaron Aur Kahawaton Ka Hindostani Pasmanzar” on 11th December 2021 in association with NCPUL, New Delhi.
- Organization of One Day National Seminar on “Maharashtra Mein Urdu Tahqeeque-O-Tanqeed: Maazi, Haal Aur Mustaqbil” on 22nd February 2020 in association with NCPUL, New Delhi.
- Organization of Two Days National Conference on “Asr-e-Hazir Mein Bachchon Ka Adab” on 23rd and 24th February 2019.
- Organization of District level workshop for Urdu Teachers on 11th August 2018.
- Organization of One Day International Seminar on “Kokan Mein Urdu: Samt-o-Raftar” on 10th February 2018 in association with NCPUL, New Delhi.
vii.Non-Academic Contribution:
- Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS) (12th June 2015 to till date)
- Member of Literary Association (2014 to till date)
- Editor of KTS (Kokan Talent Search) Book (2014 -18)
- Assistant Editor of “Sahakar” Annual College Magazine (2014 to till date)
- Member of Annual Function and Celebration Committee (2015 -16)
- Member, Editorial Board, The Quarterly Asbaque Pune.
viii.Publications Details:
Book:
- “Ismat Chughtai Ki Fiction Nigar (Research Papers)” Sana Publications, Kamptee (Nagpur); 2025; ISBN: 978-93-343-5427-0
- “Ismat Chughtai Ka Afsanvi Fan” Sana Publications, Kamptee (Nagpur); 2025; ISBN: 978-93-91606-59-6
- “Abdul Rahim Nashtar Ki Sh’eri Khidmat (Critical Writing)” GNK Publications, Budgam (J&K); 2022; ISBN: 978-93-343-3384-8
- “Sair Ke Parde Mein (Research and Critical Essays)” Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2020; ISBN: 978-93-80395-59-3
- “Maharashtra Mein Urdu Tahqeeque-O-Tanqeed: Maazi, Haal Aur Mustaqbil” (Research Papers) Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2020; ISBN: 978-93-80395-66-1
- “Asr-e-Hazir Mein Bachchon Ka Adab” (Research Papers) New Man Publications, Mumbai; 2019; ISBN: 978-93-83871-68-1
- “Kokan Mein Urdu: Samt-o-Raftar (Research Papers)” Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2018; ISBN: 978-93-80395-46-3
- “Parinde To Musafir Hain (Abdul Raheem Nashtar Ki Nazmon Ka Intekhab)” Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2015; ISBN: 978-93-80395-27-2
- “Rang-o-Aahang (Critical Essays)” Kitab Publications, Goregaon – Raigarh; 2014; ISBN: 975-93-83183-33-3
Chapters / Paper in Edited Books:
- “Shakeel Aijaz Ki Inshaiya Nigari” published in book Nawa-e-Urdu (Inshaiya Number), by Dr. Irshad Ahemad Khan, SMAK Publications, Nanded; 2023; p. 116; ISBN: 978-93-5967-343-1
- “Prof. Majeed Bedaar: Dikash Shakhsiyat Ke Malik” published in book Dakan Ka Maaya Naaz Sappot: Majeed Bedaar, by Dr. Irshad Ahemad Khan, Lu Lu Printers & Publishers, Hyderabad; 2023; p. 426; ISBN: 978-93-83309-65-8
- “Main Akhtar Kazmi Ka Ahsaan Mand Hoon” published in book Akhtar Kazmi: Shakhsiyat Aur Sahafat, by Aabid Usman Momin, Modern Publishing House, New Delhi; 2023; p. 62; ISBN: 978-81-8042-425-0
- “Ilaqaai Adab Ki Tareekh Mein Aik Mufeed Izafa” published in book Mashooq-e-Dakan (Saleem Mohiuddin: Shkhsiyat Aur Fan), by Amna Farooqui, Educational Publishing House, New Delhi; 2022; p. 279; ISBN: 978-93-95400-79-4
- “Jaan-e-Ghazal: Rawayat Aur Jiddat Ka Hassen Imtezaj” published in book Hafiz Karnataki Ek Abqari Shakhsiyat, by Dr. Rakesh Kumar & Dr. Ravi Kumar, GNK Publications Badgam (J&K); 2022; p. 108; ISBN: 978-93-91606-45-9
- “Parvaiz Ahmad Ke Afsane” published in book Khamoshiyan, by Parvaiz Ahmad, Alfaz Publications, Kamptee; 2022; p. 7; ISBN: 978-93-5777-433-8
- “Tasneem Ansari: Phir Koi Karwan Se Bhatak Kar Chala Gaya” published in book Ziya-e-Tasneem, by Tanveer Raza Barkati, Creative Star, New Delhi; 2021; p. 7; ISBN: 978-81-947181-2-3
- “Jaan-e-Ghazal: Rawayat Aur Jiddat Ka Hassen Imtezaj” published in book Jaan-e-Ghazal, by Hafiz Karnataki, Educational Publishing House, New Delhi; 2021; p. 7; ISBN: 978-93-90789-98-6
- “M Naseem Azmi: Urdu She’r-o-Adab Ka Aik Maotabar Hawala” published in Aalami Falak (Quarterly), Dhanbad (Jharkhand); Oct–Dec 2020; p. 126; ISBN: 978-81-947181-2-3
- “Parvaiz Ahmad: Aik Suljha Hua Kahani Kar” published in book Ehsaas, by Parvaiz Ahmad, Alfaz Publications, Kamptee; 2019; p. 7; ISBN: 978-93-83309-65-8
- “Ahsan Imam Ahsan Ki Nazm Nigari” published in book Khwab Ka Samandar, by Ahsan Imam Ahsan, Rujhan Publications, Allahabad; 2019; p. 7; ISBN: 978-93-83309-65-8
- “Memoona Ali Chougale Ki Tanqeed Nigari” published in book Memoona Ali Chougale Ka Adbi Manzar Nama, by Dr. Nazeer Fatehpuri, Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2019; p. 119; ISBN: 978-93-80395-55-5
- “Sahir Shiwee Ki Shairy” published in book Sahra Ki Dhoop, by Dr. Sahir Shiwee, Modern Publishing House, New Delhi; 2018; p. 143; ISBN: 978-81-8042-145-7
- “Aikkisvee Sadi Mein Ismat Cgughtai Ka Maqam” published in book Aikkisvee Sadi Mein Urdu Fiction, edited by Dr. Subhani Uzma Tasneem, Azam Education Trust, Pune; 2018; p. 117; ISBN: 978-93-83777-3-7
- “Aikkisveen Sadi Ki Munfarrid Afsana Nigar: Sadiqua Nawab Saher” published in book Sadiqua Nawab Saher: Shakhsiyat Aur Fan – Fiction Ke Tanazur Mein, edited by Prof. Mir Turab Ali Yadullahi and Md. Aslam Nawab, Educational Publishing House, New Delhi; 2017; p. 615; ISBN: 978-93-87539-7-5
- “Dr. Sahil: Shakhsi-wa-Adbi Jaiza” published in book Baligh Nazar Nasr Nigar, edited by Shabana Parveen, Aleem Publication, Nagpur; 2017; p. 24
- “Sharafat Ka Behta Hua Darya” published in book Dr Wahab Andaleeb: Shakhsiyat Aur Adbi Safar, edited by Dr Ghazanfar Iqbal, Kaghaz Publishers, Gulbarga; 2016; p. 120; ISBN: 978-81-924833-7-5
- “Ghani Aijaz Ki Ghazal” published in book Adbi Gazette – 7, edited by Zaheer Hasan Zaheer, Adila Publication, Mau Nath Bhanjan; 2016; p. 138; ISBN: 978-81-931245-9-8
- “Chitra Milind Goswami Ka Sheri Ravayya” published in book Wallari (Collection of Poems), by Dr. Chitra Milind Goswami, Sarang Prakashan, Varanasi; 2016; ISBN: 978-81-932668-2-3
- “M Naseem Azmi Ka Shairy Mijaz” published in book M Naseem Azmi: Shakhsiyat Aur Jihat, by Zahir Hasan Zahir, Adliya Publication, Mau Nath Bhanjan; 2015; p. 356; ISBN: 978-81-925977-1-3
- “Us Ka Mazhab Hi Sarshar Karna Raha” published in book Aik Kitab Mehboob Rahi Ki Kasir-ul-Kalami Par, edited by Dr. Abdul Waheed Nizami, Asbaque Publications, Pune; 2014; p. 135; ISBN: 978-93-80395-20-3
- “Mufarrid Ghazl Go: Midhat-ul-Akhtar” published in book Midhat-ul-Akhtar: Shakhs Aur Shaer, edited by Dr. Sarosha Nasreen Quazi, Ameen Publications, Nagpur; 2014; p. 82; ISBN: 978-93-5137-209-7
- “Aik Saaf Batin Shayar: Abdul Raheem Nashtar” published in Adbi Gazette, edited by Zaheer Hasan Zaheer, Adila Publication, Mau Nath Bhanjan; Jan–Dec 2014; p. 93; ISBN: 978-81-931245-9-8
Paper – UGC’s Care Listed Journals:
- “Kokan Mein Adab-e-Atfal Ki Soorat-eHaal” (Research Paper) published in Urdu Duniya (Monthly), New Delhi: February 2024; p. 53; ISSN: 2249-0639
- “Azadi-e-Hind Mein Urdu Sahafat Ka Kirdaar” (Research Paper) published in Quami Zaban (Monthly), Hyderabad: August 2022; p. 6; ISSN: 2321-4627
- “Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi: Aik Alaa Darje Ka Fankar” (Research Paper) published in Hindustani Zaban (Quarterly), Mumbai: April – June 2022; p. 21; ISSN: 0378-3928
- “Sofia Ki Shairy Baseerat Mein Shri Krishn” (Review Paper) published in Aiwan-e-Urdu (Monthly), New Delhi: May 2022; p. 64; ISSN: 2321-2888
- “Bano Sartaj Ki Kahaniya” (Critical Analysis) published in Mahanama Khawateen Duniya (Monthly), New Delhi: July 2020; p. 18; ISSN: 2581-4826
- “Shamim Tariq Ke Zarbul Masal Ashaar” (Research Paper) published in Hindustani Zaban (Quarterly), Mumbai: April – June 2020; p. 36; ISSN: 0378-3928
- “Shahr-e-Sukhan Ka Musafir: Nazeer Fatehpuri” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Saghar-e-Adab (Peer-Reviewed Urdu Journal), Muzaffarpur: April – June 2020; p. 37; ISSN: 2582-3612
- “Khutoot-e-Ghalib Mein Mushtarka Tahzibi Anasir” (Research Paper) published in Aiwan-e-Urdu (Monthly), New Delhi: February 2020; p. 15; ISSN: 2321-2888
- “Mumbai Ke Gumshuda Adbi Adde” (Research Paper) published in Ajkal (Monthly), New Delhi: December 2019; p. 20; ISSN: 0971-846X
- “Sheen Bano Adeeb Ki Afsana Nigari” (Critical Analysis) published in Mahanama Khawateen Duniya (Monthly), New Delhi: June 2019; p. 11; ISSN: 2581-4826
- “Kokan Kitna Haseen Hain” (Research Paper) published in Urdu Duniya (Monthly), New Delhi: December 2018; p. 58; ISSN: 2249-0639
- “Aziz Ahmad Ke Navelon Ka Usloob” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Qaumi Zaban (Monthly), Hyderabad: March 2018; p. 7; ISSN: 2321-4627
- “Kokan Ka Aik Gumnaam Shayar: Adam Nusrat” (Critical Analysis) published in Be-Baak (Monthly), Malegaon: March 2018; p. 22; ISSN: 2320-9313
- “Mohsin Kakorvi Ki Natiya Shairy” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Qaumi Zaban (Monthly), Hyderabad: December 2017; p. 20; ISSN: 2321-4627
- “Allama Iqbal: Bachchon Ka Numaeinda Shair” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Bachchon Ka Mahanama Umang (Monthly), New Delhi: November 2017; p. 6; ISSN: 2321-287X
- “Husn-o-Ishq Ka Shair: Jigar Moradabadi” (Critical Analysis) published in Hindostani Zaban (Quarterly), Mumbai: April – June 2017; p. 44; ISSN: 0378-3928
- “Ismath Chugjtai Ki Navel Nigari” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Be-Baak (Monthly), Malegaon: December 2016; p. 16; ISSN: 2320-9313
- “Ahesas-e-Jamal Ka Shair: Hasrat Mohani” (Critical Analysis) published in Insha (Monthly), Kolkata: September – October 2016; p. 5; ISSN: 0971-6009
- “Kokan Ke Urdu Lok Geeth” (Research Paper) published in Urdu Duniya (Monthly), New Delhi: September 2016; p. 49; ISSN: 2249-0639
- “Nazeer Fatehpuri Ki Ghazal: Aik Tassurati Jayeza” (Critical Analysis) published in Be-Baak (Monthly), Malegaon: February 2016; p. 25; ISSN: 2320-9313
- “Mushshaaq Ghazal Go – Rangarang Shayar” (Critical Analysis) published in Be-Baak (Monthly), Malegaon: March 2015; p. 16; ISSN: 2320-9313
Paper – Referred Journals:
- “Khita-e-Kokan Ki Adbi Sargarmiyan” (Research Paper) published in Shair (Monthly) Mumbai: September 2020; p. 22
- “Shahid Kabeer: Vidarbha Ki Aik Jadeed Awaz” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Alfaz-e-Hind (Monthly) Kamptee: September 2019; p. 67
- “Saleem Ansari Ki Tanqeedi Baseerat: Mutaaley Ka Safar Ki Raoshni Mein” (Critical Analysis) published in Baazdeed (Kitabi Silsila 11) Jhansi: July – September 2019; p. 119
- “Urdu Ghazal Mein Taswwuf” (Critical Analysis) published in Asnaam Shikan (Quarterly) Vishapatnam: April – June 2019; p. 104: ISSN: 2349-9990
- “Sahir Ki Ishqiya Aur Inqilabi Shairy” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Parwaz (Monthly) London: October 2018; p. 31
- “Zafar Kaleem Ki Ghazal Ka Lehja, Tashakhkhus Aur Usloob” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Alfaz-e-Hind (Monthly) Kamptee: August 2018; p. 55
- “Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali Ki Nazm Nigar” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Takhleq-o-Tahqeeq (Quarterly) Maunath Bhanjan: July – September 2018; p. 55: ISSN: 2581-3161
- “Bashar Nawaz Ke Sh’airy Paikar” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Asbaque (Quarterly) Pune: April – September 2018; p. 103
- “Sahir Shevi Ki Shairy” (Critical Analysis) published in Aalami Intesab (Quarterly) Sironj: January – March 2017; p. 48: ISSN: 2348-5035
- “Nagpur Mein Jadeed Shairy Ki Awwaleen Awaz” (Critical Analysis) published in Quirtas (Monthly) Nagpur: July – December 2016; p. 31
- “Aik Moatabar Shairy Awaz: Shareef Ahmad Shareef” (Critical Analysis) published in Urdu Mela (Monthly) Nagpur: October 2016; p. 8
- “Dr. Mohd. Sharfurddin Sahil: Shakhsi-wa-Adbi Jayeza” (Research Paper) published in Urdu Mela (Monthly) Nagpur: February 2016; p. 19
- “Obed Haris: Kuch Yadein Aur Kuch Batein” (Critical Analysis) published in Alfaz-e-Hind (Monthly), Kamptee, December 2015; p. 35
- “Mohd Ali Johar Ki Shairy” (Research Paper / Critical Analysis) published in Farog-e-Adab (Journal of Odisa Government), Bhuneshwar, July to December 2015; p. 25
- “Shakeeb Ghousi Ki Ghazal Goee” (Critical Analysis) published in Quirtas (Monthly) Nagpur: November – December 2014; p. 31
2.Teaching Faculty:
i. Name- Miss Taiba Rafique Borkar
ii. Designation- Assistant Professor
iii. Qualification- M.A.(Urdu), B.Ed.
















