History of the Department
The Department of Studies in Urdu was established in 1974. During the past three decades, it has immensely contributed to the development of Urdu literature through its research programmes, seminars, publications and research papers laying special emphasis on regional literature. The Department has always been responsive to the current academic needs and as a result of which, during 2002-07, it introduced special papers in Script Writing, Urdu Journalism, Computer Studies, Translation of Literature, Creative Writing and Comparative Study of Urdu and Kannada Literature which are of contemporary relevance and also give vocational leverage to the course. Emphasis has been laid on the regional study of Urdu literature in the research programmes of the Department. Vision & Mission: to inculcate positive human values through the study of literature. to create awareness of our valuable & rich literary heritage . to give an insight in to the unity of mankind on emotional level. to lay stress on the cultural unification of countrymen in the realm of Urdu. to work towards amalgamation of the traditional with that of modern through literature. to train students to strike a balance between pleasure and purpose
Coordinator: Dr. Pol Anupama
Tenure: 10.01.2020 to Until further orders
Contact Us
Department of Urdu
Jnanabharathi Campus
Bangalore University
Bengaluru-560056
Tel: 080 22961791
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A. Courses Offered - M.A. in Urdu
B. Nature of Course - Semester Scheme
C. Duration -- 4 Semesters (2 years)
D.Intake -
a) Regular: 20(BU); 02(Autonomous) ;02 (HK); 01 (OUK); 01(OUOK)
b) Payment : 06 (BU); 01 (Autonomous); 01 (HK)
E. Eligibility :
Graduates who have secured 40% in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in the cognate subject in the qualifying University examinations are eligible to apply. Candidates with B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. Degree are eligible to apply provided they have scored 55% in the Language concerned in the degree course.
Sl. No. | Name | Qualifications | Designation | Specialization | Profile |
| 1 | Dr. Pol Anupama | M.A.Ph.D | Assistant. Professor | View |
Teachers who have participated in National & International Conferences/ Seminars / Symposia/ Workshop etc,:
| Sl. No | Name of the teacher / Name of the National / International Conferences / Seminar / Symposium / Workshop / participated with dates and venue etc | Whether attended as a Chairperson of the Conference / participant or any other capacities | Title of the paper presented / read |
| 1 | Dr. Iqbalunnisa | Participant | Presented a paper on National Seminar, STSN College, “Afsana Sinfi Imtiyazat” Kadri, Andhra Pradesh 21-22nd Nov 2014. |
| National Seminar 20-21st Jan 2015 Premchand, Urdu aur Hindustaniyat ”. | Participant | Presented a paper on Mazharul Uloom College, Ambur | |
| National Seminar 24-25th Feb 2015. | Participant | Presented a paper on University of Mumbai, “Urdu aur kannad ka adabi rishta” |