DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
The Department of History is one of the oldest faculties of the college. The department is housed in the "Tutorial Block". It imparts both Undergraduate and Post graduate Degrees in History literature. The department also facilitates researches and has a well stocked library.
INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT
Infrastructure Support for the History Department in Colleges
The history department in colleges located in Patna, Bihar is
supported by well-designed infrastructure
to facilitate
effective teaching, research and preservation of historical knowledge. The department usually operates
from spacious and
airy classrooms equipped with smart boards, projectors and audio-visual
aids to enhance
interactive
learning. The
college also provides a dedicated seminar hall for guest lectures, workshops and
student presentations
on historical
topics.
A key feature is the departmental library, which houses rare books,
manuscripts, journals and reference
materials on
ancient, medieval and modern Indian history - with special emphasis on the rich heritage of
Bihar,
including the Mauryan
and Gupta empires, Nalanda University and the freedom movement.
The college also has a small museum or archival section that displays replicas of artifacts,
coins,
inscriptions and
maps to aid visual learning.
To support research, the department provides computer labs with internet access to digital archives,
historical
databases and e-resources such as JSTOR and INFLIBNET.
Additionally, colleges frequently organise field trips to historical sites in and around Patna such as
Kumhrar, Patna
Museum and Nalanda, giving students practical learning experience.
The infrastructure also includes faculty cabins, a common room for students, and display boards to
showcase historical
timelines, event announcements, and student projects.
With these facilities, the history departments in Patna colleges ensure a dynamic academic
environment
that combines
theoretical knowledge with practical historical exploration.
Number of Seats in U.G. : 188
Number of Seats in P.G. : 127
