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VSSD COLLEGE
Vikramajit Singh Sanatan Dharma College, Nawabganj, Kanpur
Accredited ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

English Department

Established in 1928, the Dept. of English VSSD College, Kanpur has had an illustrious past, and is working towards a promising future. The year of its establishment saw the appointment of Professor P. Sheshadri, an erudite and eminent scholar of English Literature, as Principal of the college. Prior to his appointment as Principal, he had been HOD, English at Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi. In the same year Babu Devi Prasad Srivastava and Pt. V. N. Sharma joined the Department and proved to be extremely popular and successful teachers till the end of their tenure. In 1943, P.G. Courses were introduced in the department, which benefitted several students who desired to specialize in English and thus VSSD College served to be their Alma Mater providing a congenial, highly proficient, academic atmosphere for scholarly students.

Programmes Offered

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3
  • Seats: 600

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

VSSD College, Kanpur

At VSSD College, Kanpur, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program is designed to offer students a flexible and broad-based education. The course allows students to select any three subjects from a diverse set of disciplines, fostering both intellectual growth and practical understanding of the world around them.

Subject Options

Faculty of Language

Hindi

English

Sanskrit

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Defence and Strategic Studies

Economics

Geography

History

Political Science

Sociology

Physical Education

Program Overview

The B.A. degree nurtures critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper awareness of society, culture, governance, and national security. The program aims to shape individuals who are thoughtful, socially aware, and equipped to engage with contemporary issues in meaningful ways.

Students gain foundational knowledge and communication skills that open up a wide spectrum of career options and also prepare them for higher academic pursuits.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the B.A. program at VSSD College are well-suited for a variety of roles in the public and private sectors. Some common career options include:

Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and other competitive civil services

Combined Defence Services (CDS)

Police and Law Enforcement roles

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) roles

Banking sector jobs (P.O. and clerical)

Railway Services

Journalism and Mass Communication

Corporate Executive roles

Government sector jobs (Class II and III services)

Entrepreneurship

Social Work and NGO engagement

Opportunities for Higher Studies

Students who complete the B.A. degree can pursue postgraduate studies (M.A.) in any of their chosen subjects, leading to opportunities in teaching, research, public policy, and more.

Earning Potential

Salaries for B.A. graduates can vary based on the career path chosen. While entry-level positions may start around ₹1.2 lakh per annum, individuals with strong skills and relevant qualifications can earn between ₹6 to ₹8 lakhs annually or even higher in specialized fields.

Faculty Members

Prof. Neeru Tandon
Prof. Neeru Tandon
Faculty
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Prof. Ram Prakash Pradhan
Prof. Ram Prakash Pradhan
Professor
Dr. Ram Prakash Pradhan is a Professor of English at VSSD College, Kanpur, with 21 years of teaching experience at UG and PG levels. He…
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Rajesh Kumar Yadav
Rajesh Kumar Yadav
Assistant Professor
Rajesh Kumar Yadav serves as an Assistant Professor in the English Department at VSSD College, Kanpur. His area of research is Afro-American Literature, while he…
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Dr. Fatima Ashana
Dr. Fatima Ashana
Assistant Professor
Dr. Fatima Ashana is an accomplished academic with 19 years of experience teaching English literature at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She holds a Ph.D. from…
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Dr. Pratyush Chandra
Dr. Pratyush Chandra
Assistant Professor
Dr. Pratyush Chandra is a dedicated life coach, motivational speaker, and educator based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. With a strong academic background and extensive teaching…
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