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Year of Establishment:

In the year 1986, the C.S. Branch of the Education Department of the Government of West Bengal sanctioned one post for Economics for teaching Business Economics of the college's Commerce stream vide G.O. No. 1751-Edu (CS) / 4C-11/86, dated 20th October 1986. Later, the Government sanctioned another post for Economics for the B.A. General course beginning with the 1995-96 academic session, with the condition that the scale of pay and allowances with effect from the date of the filling up the post not earlier than the commencement of 1998-99 session, vide G.O. No. 422-Edu (CS) dated 21st May 1998.

Email: economics@ksmv.ac.in

About the Department:

The department currently offers a B.A. Economics Minor course designed by the University of Burdwan under New Education Policy. This department's faculty members also participate in the teaching and learning processes of other departments of the college such as Commerce, Sociology, Political Science, and Education. The faculty members are actively involved in research. They attend several national and international conferences, workshops, Faculty Development Programmes, and short courses, and they frequently publish their research findings in scholarly indexed journals with high impact factors and citation scores. Faculty members are also participating in Minor Research Projects funded by government organizations, and they involve department students in survey work so that students can have hands-on experience with research. The department's faculties are active members college's Research and Development Cell and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, and play a vital role in advancing the institution's academic endeavour. The department has developed numerous e-content modules for B.Sc Economics Major courses, which have been uploaded on the Government of India's SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA platforms. Additionally, a faculty member in the department has earned three patents for his exceptional research and innovative contributions. The department maintains strong bonds with students and consistently works towards ensuring the academic excellence of its pupils. The Central Library houses a large collection of books for the department.

Faculty Details:

Until now, the Department of Education of the Government of West Bengal has approved two Substantive Posts. One of these posts has already been filled, while the other is lying vacant to date due to the non-availability of an ST candidate. However, one SACT teacher serves the department.

Name of the Teacher Qualification Designation
SRI SUBHAMOY CHATTOPADHYAY M.A. SACT II
DR. RUPAM MUKHERJEE
(Department-in-Charge)		 M.Sc, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor

Swot Analysis:

  1. Quality staff dedicated to academic excellence.
  2. Healthy teacher-student relationship, fostering a supportive and student-centric learning environment.
  3. Our faculty members serve as dedicated mentors, ensuring a seamless transition for newly admitted students into the institutional environment. They actively safeguard mentees against unfair practices on campus, while engaging in open communication to understand aspirations, strengths, and weaknesses. In the pursuit of holistic development, mentors identify hidden talents and provide guidance to advance academic endeavours. Special mentoring classes are organized for students facing academic challenges, with ongoing tracking of academic progress.
  4. Faculty members equip students with the skills needed to apply economic theory effectively in the dynamic job market. Career guidance, insights into professional ethics, and encouragement to participate in extracurricular activities are integral aspects of our mentoring approach. Additionally, mentors play a crucial role in addressing mental stress, family-related issues, and emotional challenges. Regular monitoring of attendance and behavioural aspects ensures a supportive learning environment.
  5. Faculty members maintain a strong connection with parents/guardians through parent-teacher meetings, providing updates on academic progress, attendance, and behaviour. This engagement serves to solicit valuable suggestions for further enhancing the college experience for students.
  6. Since 2019-20 academic session, the Department launched an add-on course addressing Problems in Designing Questionnaires for Surveys. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of common challenges in survey questionnaire design, empowering participants to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that may impact data quality. Precision-crafted, the course bridges theory and practice, enhancing students' employability in targeted sectors.
  7. The Department's faculties are deeply immersed in various funded projects addressing critical social issues. Actively involving students in data collection surveys, these projects provide invaluable hands-on research experience. This collaborative approach not only contributes to the advancement of social initiatives but also empowers students with practical skills, fostering a dynamic learning environment that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting.
  8. The department orchestrates diverse academic events where student participation is central. These endeavours not only ignite their creative minds but also broaden their knowledge across various facets of life.
  1. The Department suffers from limitations in physical infrastructure, restricting the creation of an environment conducive to learning and innovation.
  2. Students grappling with economic challenges frequently engage in part-time employment to sustain their families, presenting a substantial obstacle to their academic achievements and overall welfare.
  3. The department contends with a pronounced deficiency in faculty members, precipitating complications in the flawless execution of both academic and administrative duties.
  1. Organizing impactful outreach programmes in collaboration with local governments, alumni and NGOs to address community-specific needs, offering educational resources and vocational training as part of our social responsibility to uplift the socio-economic status of local residents.
  2. Harnessing digital platforms to facilitate remote learning, providing access to diverse resources, and expanding educational opportunities beyond physical boundaries.
  3. Organizing an array of seminars, conferences, workshops, and invited lecture series to enhance the academic ambiance of the department and foster a research-oriented spirit.
  1. Economic constraints among students are hampering their full engagement in educational activities, challenging their academic pursuits and overall learning experience.
  2. Intense competition from neighbouring institutions with superior infrastructure and learning resources underscores the need to enhance our offerings and stay competitive in the educational landscape.
  3. Infrastructural limitations impede effective teaching, learning, and research initiatives, emphasizing the urgent need for improvement to foster a conducive academic environment.

Future Plans:

  1. Department intends to submit a request to the college administration for a smart board, a projector, and a laptop for the department's faculty during the forthcoming academic session.
  2. According to the Memorandum of Understanding recently signed by the college with other colleges, the department has the plan to promote a mutual faculty exchange programme in which the department's faculty members will have the chance to teach students of colleges other than their college and may also engage in collaborative research with the faculties of other colleges. This will help knowledge sharing and spur innovation.
  3. Department has a plan to organize special lectures, seminars, workshops, etc., about the pressing economic concerns facing the world today by inviting eminent experts from various reputable academic institutions to make students aware of the current economic climate.
  4. Department has a long-term plan to introduce the Major in Economics, subject to approval from the government's Department of Higher Education.
  5. Department is in the process of creating various e-learning materials for different modules outlined in the university's new syllabus, aligned with the new education policy. These resources will be made available on the college's website for the benefit of students.
  6. Given the current academic landscape, which incorporates a blended mode of teaching and learning, the department is considering opening its own YouTube channel. On this channel, faculty members will share up-to-date lecture videos related to the syllabus.
  7. The department is embarking on a seminar library initiative, encouraging former students to donate textbooks they no longer need. Faculty members are actively involved, emphasizing the judicious use of the allocated college fund for acquiring departmental books. This cooperative endeavour aims to establish a resourceful seminar library and nurture a culture of shared knowledge within the department.
  8. The department envisions a vibrant future with organized departmental picnics, educational excursions, and industry visits. Additionally, plans include voluntary community service initiatives, such as providing free teaching sessions to economically disadvantaged school students. This holistic approach aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience, promoting camaraderie, experiential learning, and social responsibility.
  9. The Department is going to launch its inaugural e-zine, EconoVista, scheduled for a release in December 2024. This digital publication aspires to be a creative tapestry, weaving together the voices of students, teachers, non-teaching staff, and our esteemed academic collaborators. The theme for this maiden edition is "Ripple Effect of Recurring Floods on Lives and Livelihoods: Challenges, Resilience & Policy Relevance."
  10. The department has started an initiative to form an Alumni Association aptly named ‘Prayash.’ This initiative aims to strengthen the connection between our past and present students, creating a vibrant network of support and collaboration. Through Prayash, we envision:

    (a) Leveraging Job Opportunities: Sharing career-related insights and guidance.

    (b) Cultural Meets & Picnics: Fostering camaraderie and memories.

    (c) Raising Funds Driving growth and excellence within the department.

Contact Us:

9874590440 / 9831037463

Infrastructure

In the old building of the college, the department has a designated classroom (Room No. 25). The Principal has assured to provide a departmental room for the faculties of Economics following the construction of the new building during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Strategic Plan

  1. Department intends to submit a request to the college administration for a smart board, a projector, and a laptop for the department's faculty during the forthcoming academic session.
  2. According to the Memorandum of Understanding recently signed by the college with other colleges, the department has the plan to promote a mutual faculty exchange programme in which the department's faculty members will have the chance to teach students of colleges other than their college and may also engage in collaborative research with the faculties of other colleges. This will help knowledge sharing and spur innovation.
  3. Department has a plan to organize special lectures, seminars, workshops, etc., about the pressing economic concerns facing the world today by inviting eminent experts from various reputable academic institutions to make students aware of the current economic climate.
  4. Department has a long-term plan to introduce the Major in Economics, subject to approval from the government's Department of Higher Education.
  5. Department is in the process of creating various e-learning materials for different modules outlined in the university's new syllabus, aligned with the new education policy. These resources will be made available on the college's website for the benefit of students.
  6. Given the current academic landscape, which incorporates a blended mode of teaching and learning, the department is considering the opening of its own YouTube channel. On this channel, faculty members will share up-to-date lecture videos pertaining to the syllabus.
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Until now, the Department of Education of the Government of West Bengal has approved two Substantive Posts. One of these posts has already been filled, while the other is lying vacant to date due to the non-availability of an ST candidate. However, one SACT teacher serves the department.

Our Faculty

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Dr. Md. Salauddin Khan
Principal
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Dr. Rupam Mukherjee
Assistant Professor
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Subhamoy Chattopadhyay
State Aided College Teacher
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Course Offered

The Department offers the B.A. CBCS Minor Course of Economics as drafted by the University of Burdwan.

PSO & CO

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NEP Syllabus

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CBCS Syllabus

Sl.No. Date of Effect Title Download
101 Jun 2018Economics Under Graduate Syllabus - GeneralDownload

Teaching Module

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Routine

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101 Sep 2023Routine - 2024 -2025Download
201 Sep 2023Routine - 2023 -2024Download
301 Jul 2022Routine - 2022 -2023Download
401 Jul 2021Routine - 2021 -2022Download
501 Jan 2021Routine - 2020 -2021Download
601 Jul 2020Routine - 2020 -2021Download
701 Jun 2019Routine - 2019 -2020Download
828 Jan 2019Routine - 2019 -2020Download
928 Jul 2018Routine - 2018 - 2019Download
1001 Jan 2017Routine - 2017 - 2018Download

Departmental Notice

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126 Jul 2024Meeting 26-07-2024Download
209 Feb 2023Meeting 09-02-2023Download
303 Aug 2022Meeting 03-08-2022Download
411 Sep 2021Meeting 11-09-2021Download
518 Mar 2021Meeting 18-03-2021Download
604 Feb 2021Meeting 04-02-2021Download
724 Oct 2020Meeting 24-10-2020Download
812 Aug 2020Meeting 12-08-2020Download
925 Jun 2020Meeting 25-06-2020Download
1005 Feb 2020Meeting 05-02-2020Download
1105 Nov 2019Meeting 05-11-2019Download
1206 Sep 2019Meeting 06-09-2019Download

Study Materials

Sl.No. Date Title Semester Download
128 Nov 2024Role of Agriculture in Indian Economy3rd SemesterDownload
228 Nov 2024Propensity to Consume and Save3rd SemesterDownload
328 Nov 2024Prisoner’s Dillemma in Oligopoly Market2nd SemesterDownload
428 Nov 2024Measuring Joblessness3rd SemesterDownload
528 Nov 2024Keynesian Consumption Function2nd SemesterDownload
628 Nov 2024Derivation of Saving Function from Keynesian Consumption function2nd SemesterDownload
728 Nov 2024Money2nd SemesterDownload
828 Nov 2024Choice of Technique2nd SemesterDownload
928 Nov 2024Investment2nd SemesterDownload
1028 Nov 2024Introduction Class of SEM III B.A. General3rd SemesterDownload
1128 Nov 2024কেইনসিও ভোগ অপেক্ষকের বৈশিষ্ট্যসমূহ2nd SemesterDownload

The department does not keep a record of students' results individually because only very few students have taken Economics General during the past few years. The college office has maintained this record over time.

Results (Last 5 Years)

Year Appeared Passed Pass Percentage
2022-202333100.00%
2021-202244100.00%
2020-202111100.00%
2019-202033100.00%
2018-201955100.00%

Mentor Mentee

The faculty members (mentors) continuously

  1. help the newly admitted students (mentees) to acclimatize with the new institutional environment and safeguard them against any form of unfair practices within the campus
  2. communicate with students to gain insight into their aspirations, strengths, and weaknesses, and try to uncover their hidden talents and ensure their holistic development.
  3. assist and guide students in advancing their academic endeavours by keeping track of their academic development over time. Special mentoring classes are arranged for students with relatively poor academic performance.
  4. provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively apply economic theory and practice in the continuously evolving job market
  5. help students to choose the right career path by providing various job-related information,
  6. enlighten the students on professional ethics
  7. motivate students to take part in various extracurricular activities and strive to enhance their leadership abilities through involving them in diverse group activities.
  8. assist students in managing mental stress and depression, addressing family-related issues, and coping with emotional challenges.
  9. monitor attendance and behavioural aspects of the students
  10. keep in touch with the parents/guardians of pupils by holding parent-teacher meetings to let them know about the students' academic progress, attendance in classes, and their behavioral aspects, and to solicit suggestions from the parents regarding what else the college can do to help them advance
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Question Paper 2024-2025

Sl.No.Year of ExamTitleDownload
12024Economics-sem-VI-Gen-DSE-1BDownload

Question Paper 2023-2024

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12023Economics-sem-V-Gen-DSE-1ADownload
22023Economics-sem-IV-Gen-CC-1DDownload
32023Economics-sem-III-Gen-CC-1CDownload
42023Economics-sem-II-Gen-CC-1BDownload

Question Paper 2022-2023

Sl.No.Year of ExamTitleDownload
12022Economics-sem-VI-Gen-SEC-4Download
22022Economics-sem-VI-Gen-GE-2Download
32022Economics-sem-IV-Gen-SEC-2Download
42022Economics-sem-IV-Gen-GE-4Download
52022Economics-sem-II-Gen-CC-1BDownload

Question Paper 2021-2022

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12021Economics-sem-VI-Hons-SEC-4Download
22021Economics-sem-VI-Gen-GE-2Download
32021Economics-sem-VI-Gen-DSE-1Download
42021Economics-sem-V-Gen-SEC-3Download
52021Economics-sem-V-Gen-GE-1Download
62021Economics-sem-V-Gen-DSE-1ADownload
72021Economics-sem-III-Gen-SEC-1Download
82021Economics-sem-III-Gen-GE-3Download
92021Economics-sem-I-Gen-CC-1ADownload

Question Paper 2020-2021

Sl.No.Year of ExamTitleDownload
12020Economics-sem-VI-Hons-SEC-4Download
22020Economics-sem-VI-Gen-GE-2Download
32020Economics-sem-VI-Gen-DSE-1Download
42020Economics-sem-V-Gen-SEC-3Download
52020Economics-sem-V-Gen-GE-1Download
62020Economics-sem-V-Gen-DSE-1ADownload
72020Economics-sem-III-Gen-SEC-1Download
82020Economics-sem-III-Gen-GE-3Download
92020Economics-sem-I-Gen-CC-1ADownload

Question Paper 2019-2020

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12019Economics-sem-V-Gen-SEC-3Download
22019Economics-sem-V-Gen-GE-1Download
32019Economics-sem-V-Gen-DSE-1ADownload
42019Economics-sem-II-Gen-CC-1BDownload
52019Economics-sem-I-Gen-CC-1ADownload

Question Paper 2018-2019

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12018Economics-Sem-III-Gen-CC-1CDownload
22018Economics-Sem-II-Gen-CC-1BDownload
32018Economics-Sem-I -Gen-CC-1ADownload

Question Paper 2017-2018

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12017Economics-Sem-I -Gen-CC-1ADownload

Activities

  1. The department organized an online essay writing competition for UG/PG students on the topic "Socioeconomic impact of Lockdown on Common People of India and Possible Revival Strategies," in which submissions were accepted from all over India from July 13th to July 23rd, 2020. The department received an overwhelming response from the nation's numerous states and union territories, including West Bengal. A panel of three eminent experts selected the top ten essays from over 400 submissions. All participants received certificates of participation.
    Link of the flyer : https://drive.google.com/file/d/18zP2APBXpIScULZNlO8C0vDn0sPjLkzU/view?usp=drive_link
  2. The faculty members of the department has successfully completed a Minor Research Project (MRP) on ‘Women’s Participation in the Handloom Sector for Livelihood Sustenance in the Hooghly and Nadia Districts of West Bengal: Socioeconomic Determinants and Entrepreneurial Pathways’ in collaboration with and funded by A.K. Dasgupta Centre for Planning and Development, Visva-Bharati (Vide Reference Letter No. AKD/RP/003/2022-23, dated 28.07.2022). The MRP has been settled in full based on the project report and utilization certificates submitted. The A.K. Dasgupta Centre for Planning and Development will soon publish this project report with an ISBN. The students of the department actively participated in this project.
    Link of project settlement letter : https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ji7L7k_UH1f_-o1A1fQgasekfI1pKXK/view?usp=drive_link
  3. During this period, faculty members and students of the department actively participated in various cultural programmes, NSS activities, and college sports events.

Best Practices

  1. As the majority of students are first-generation learners from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the department focuses on fostering student-centric teaching and learning approaches.
  2. Department continually strives to inculcate an economic way of thinking in students so that they can make more prudent economic decisions in real-world settings.
  3. Regularly, the department's faculty members provide hands-on training on various statistical software, enabling students to acquire the knowledge of analyzing real-world data to draw meaningful conclusions and the concept of policy formulation so that they become industry-ready. Students can learn the methods for data collection and filtering techniques, coding, and how to effectively present and interpret the data by participating in their faculty' project work. This promotes experiential learning.
  4. Department arranges special mentoring classes and counseling sessions for academically backward students to assist them in understanding the subject matter more easily. To complete the syllabus on time, faculties frequently take extra classes online beyond college hours after obtaining permission from the Principal to benefit the students.

Placement & Progression

Only a few students have taken Economics General over the years, so the department does not maintain a separate record of students' progression and placement. Most of the students had Honours in other subjects, who usually monitor their vertical progression and placement records.

Name of Student Year Placement / Progression

Alumni

The department has started an initiative to form an Alumni Association aptly named ‘Prayash.’ This initiative aims to strengthen the connection between our past and present students, creating a vibrant network of support and collaboration. Through Prayash, we envision:

  1. (a) Leveraging Job Opportunities: Sharing career-related insights and guidance.
  2. (b) Cultural Meets & Picnics: Fostering camaraderie and memories.
  3. (c) Raising Funds Driving growth and excellence within the department

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