Krishnagar Government College

The Department of English is one among the four (English, Sanskrit, History, Philosophy) inaugural departments with which Krishnagar Government College began its journey in 1846. From 2018-2022, the department had been offering Undergraduate Honours and General courses. However, from the 2023-24 academic session, following the directives of the University of Kalyani, in compliance with the NEP 2020, the department shall offer Major and Minor courses in English. The aim of the department is to acquaint students with world‘Englishes’ in a globalised scenario, besides maintaining critical focus on literature from the British isles. ELT, Linguistics and Skill-Enhancement courses have been included in the UG CBCS curriculum to familiarize students with recent trends in English studies. In its illustrious history, the department boasts of several alumni who have established themselves in prestigious positions in society, ranging from administration to academics.