Academic Department

Department ofLanguage

The Language Department at GKJNCL offers instruction in Marathi, Hindi, and English — nurturing communicative competence, literary sensibility, and cultural appreciation.

Languages Offered

Three Languages, One Department

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Marathi
MAR
Language Paper I, II & III

Marathi language and literature, offered across all three years of B.A. and B.Com. Emphasis on Marathi prose, poetry, grammar, and communication.

Faculty: Prof. Meena Kulkarni
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Hindi
HIN
Language Paper I, II & III

Hindi language and literature, offered as a second language option. Covers grammar, literary appreciation, and practical writing skills.

Faculty: Prof. Anita Borkar
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English
ENG
Foundation & Compulsory English

English communication skills, literary comprehension, and business English — taught as a compulsory paper across all programmes.

Faculty: Prof. Rahul Kamble
Our Team

Language Faculty

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Prof. Meena Kulkarni
Head of Department
M.A. (Marathi), SET
Marathi Literature
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Prof. Anita Borkar
Assistant Professor
M.A. (Hindi), SET
Hindi Literature & Grammar
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Prof. Rahul Kamble
CHB Faculty
M.A. (English), NET
Business English & Communication
Beyond the Classroom

Department Activities

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Literary & Creative Writing Competitions
Annual essay, poetry, and elocution competitions in Marathi, Hindi, and English to nurture creative expression and public speaking.
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Communication & Soft Skills Workshops
Practical sessions focusing on interview readiness, resume writing, business correspondence, and conversational English fluency.
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Book Reviews & Reading Clubs
Student-led reading circles reviewing classic and contemporary literature across languages, encouraging critical analysis.
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Cultural Days & Bhasha Gaurav Din
Celebration of Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din and Hindi Diwas with cultural performances, seminars, and guest author interactions.
ADMISSIONS OPEN 2026-27

Admissions Open for Academic Year 2026–27

First Year B.Com, B.A. & B.Sc Computer Science. Earn an accredited degree without pausing your daytime career. Structured evening lectures operate strictly from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.