Department of MARATHI

Welcome to Department of Marathi

About Department:

Established in 1997, the Department of Marathi is committed to creating awareness among students about Marathi language, literature, and culture. The department strives to nurture students’ linguistic, literary, and communication abilities through academic learning and various co-curricular activities. It aims to inspire students to value the cultural and social significance of Marathi while developing their confidence and creativity.

The department emphasizes both academic excellence and career development. It offers several skill-based and job-oriented courses that help students prepare for professional careers in areas such as education, media, journalism, translation, content development, and public communication. These courses are designed to meet the changing demands of society and the modern workplace.

Marathi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and plays an important role in print media, television, films, digital platforms, and social media. Considering the increasing use of Marathi in modern communication, the Department believes that this is the right time to focus on applied language studies and practical language skills. The department therefore works continuously to equip students with both cultural knowledge and professional competence, enabling them to contribute effectively to society and various career fields.

Faculty Profile - Dr. Savita Pawar, Head of Department:

Dr. Savita Madhaorao Pawar is a respected academician and researcher in the field of Marathi language and literature. She serves as a Professor in the Department of Marathi at Smt. Sindhutai Jadhao Arts & Science College. With more than two decades of teaching experience, she has made valuable contributions to Marathi education, literary research, and student development.

Dr. Pawar completed her higher education from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University and qualified the NET examination in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in Marathi in 2006 with research focused on female characters in Marathi novels. Her academic interests include feminist literature, rural literature, folk traditions, and Marathi literary criticism. Since joining the institution in 2000, she has actively participated in orientation programmes, refresher courses, seminars, conferences, and workshops organized by academic institutions and the University Grants Commission. She has published several research papers in national and international journals on topics related to Marathi literature, women’s studies, and social issues.

Dr. Pawar is also the author of the book Aashrunchi Zali Fule : Swarup Ani Samiksha. Along with teaching and research, she has contributed to cultural, literary, and institutional activities, including editing the college magazine Saptarang and participating in NSS and Youth Festival programmes.

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Academics – Programme

U.G. in the faculty Humanities – for B.A.

B.A. in Major Subject in Marathi in the faculty Humanities: Student shall have to select any one Minor of the same faculty (other than Marathi) available in the College i.e. from (English, English Literature, Marathi Literature, Home Economics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History) along with the major Marathi.

B.A. in Major Subject in Marathi Literature in the faculty Humanities: Student shall have to select any one Minor of the same faculty (other than Marathi) available in the College i.e. from (English, English Literature, Marathi, Home Economics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History) along with the major Marathi.

Eligibility - Any H.S.S.C. or H.S.S.C. Vocational Passed Out Student.

Syllabus:

The Department of Marathi follows the syllabus and implementation framework prescribed under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) for the Three/Four-Year Undergraduate Programme with Multiple Entry and Multiple Exit options. The department adopts the guidelines issued by the Government of Maharashtra through the letters dated 27 February 2024 and 13 March 2024, along with the Government Resolution dated 14 March 2024. Implemented under the Faculty of Humanities of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, this scheme aims to provide students with flexible learning opportunities, skill development, academic progression, and holistic education in accordance with contemporary educational reforms. The scheme has been implemented from the academic year 2024–2025.

Click the Link for More details about the NEP Scheme …

https://sgbau.ac.in/Final%20Tempalte%20UG-24-25/Revised%20UG-NEP-2020%20-%20Scheme%20for%20the%20faculty%20of%20Humanities.pdf

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The Postgraduate Programme leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marathi is conducted in accordance with the Scheme of Teaching, Learning, Examination, and Evaluation prescribed by Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University under the Faculty of Humanities. The programme follows the Two-Year, Four-Semester Master’s Degree structure based on NEP 2020 regulations with Entry and Exit options (Revised), implemented from the academic year 2023–2024. The curriculum is designed to provide advanced knowledge of Marathi language, literature, criticism, linguistics, and research while developing students’ analytical, academic, and professional skills. Click the Link for details of the Scheme … https://sgbau.ac.in/Syllabus-Curriculum(CBCS)2022-23/M.A.%20(Marathi)%20-%20(NEP)%20-%20(Scheme)%20-%20Sem.%20I%20to%20IV.pdf

Eligibility - Any U.G.- B.A. Passed Out Student with Marathi as Major Subject.

Syllabus of M.A. Marathi:

U.G. in the Faculty of Science & Technology (Science Group): for B.Sc.

As per the Scheme of Implementation under the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) for the Three/Four-Year Undergraduate Degree Programme in the Faculty of Science and Technology (Science Group) of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Marathi has been introduced as a compulsory subject under the Ability Enhancement Course (AEC). The course is designed to strengthen students’ language proficiency, communication skills, and understanding of Marathi language and culture. The scheme has been implemented from the academic year 2024–2025.

Click the Link for More details about the NEP Scheme …

https://sgbau.ac.in/Final%20Tempalte%20UG-24-25/Final%20NEP%20Scheme%20Monitoring%20Committee%2031July23.pdf

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Reference Section:

Click for YouTube Channel for Marathi by Dr Savita M. Pawar –

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qfLeYXMsZ9CVIJ8-mM_JA

Click for YouTube Channel for Marathi by Dr Balaji R Lahorkar –