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Department of History
The Department of History was established in 1969 with an undergraduate course in History In 1975 M.A History was introduced. In 2014, the department is upgraded as Research Department with M.Phil and Ph.D. (Full time and Part time) programs. Our Department has 13 sanctioned faculty positions. Among them, 10 faculty members possess a Doctorate Degree. Four Faculty members got Guideship from Madurai Kamaraj University. At present there are 360 Undergraduate students, 60 Postgraduate students 4 M.Phil students and 11 Ph.D. scholars are pursuing their studies. Gandhiji visited Madurai 5 times during his lifetime. During his 3rd visit, Gandhiji stayed in Sivaganga palace ( samasthanam ) for two days in September 1922. That Samasthanam was donated to the government for the construction of a government college. The place where Ghandhi stayed in the present History Department. Our department caters to the prime aim our college is to empower the women especially; first-generation learners. The department also imparts values in the minds of the students. It inculcates partiotism which in turn makes responsible citizens.
Vision & Mission
The Department Caters the Holistic development of the students by introducing the dynamic and upgraded syllabus as per the need of the hour. It also disseminates historical facts through various methods of teaching.
To sharpen the Nationalistic and Secular spirit of the student.
To stimulate the skills of cultural ethics in the minds of them.
To appraise the socio-economic development of India through the ages
To compare and contrast the International Political Scenario.
To create awareness on women empowerment and their rights.
To inculcate the General Knowledge to face the competitive Examinations.
Staff Details
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. R. Sathiyabama | M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D., M.T.M., | Head & Associate Professor |  |
| Dr. P. Vimala | M.A., M.Phil., D.G.T., Ph.D., | Associate Professor | |
| Dr. P. Selvi | M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., B.L.I.Sc., Ph.D., | Associate Professor | |
| Dr. P. Kala | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., M.T.M., | Assistant Professor | |
| Ms. C. Senthamarai | M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. D. Maheswari | M.A., M.Phil., M.T.M., B.Ed., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | |
| Ms. S. Bashya Praba Usha Nandhini | M.A., M.Phil., PGDSM., | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. S. Poomari | M.A., M.Phil, D.G.T.,Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. J. JeyaKumari GnanaDeepam | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA., | Assistant Professor | |
| Ms. K. Navaz Banu | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. V. Indira Devi | M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. T. Jeya | M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | |