Department of English (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in English program at Jai Hind College has a proud history dating back to 1948. Open to students from both Commerce and Humanities backgrounds, it combines strong academics with enriching extracurricular activities. The department regularly hosts seminars, workshops, literary festivals, and guest lectures from esteemed universities. Our alumni have gone on to study at prestigious global institutions and succeed in fields like media, academia, and the arts. With a balanced approach, our program ensures students are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities and real-world challenges.

June Dias has led the Department of English since 2015, having joined in 2004. An alumna of Sophia College, she earned her Master’s in English Literature from Mumbai University and passed her SET exam in 2002. She teaches a wide range of subjects, from poetry to journalism, and is involved in biblical study. Beyond academics, she actively mentors students, edits the department magazine, and has established new traditions such as The Novel Room, BabbleOn, and the Kani literary fest.

Dear students, Every year, we look forward to meeting new batches of students because no matter how many degrees we earn and how many accolades we pile up, our greatest learning is in our experience with you. Be it classroom interactions or seminar presentations, your performances on stage or on paper, or now, on digital platforms, you have something new to offer us every single day. It is you who will show us the way as we adapt to innovative teaching and testing platforms. The English Department will teach and learn from you simultaneously as we navigate our way through each academic year. We wish you all the best as we await your next step in Jai Hind College.

The Annual ‘Book and Bake’ Sale:

This event allows students to raise funds through selling donated books and homemade items, promoting entrepreneurial skills and creativity.

The Annual English Play:

Students adapt literary or cinematic works for the stage, showcasing their acting, directing, scripting, and technical skills.

The Annual English Seminar:

Students select a theme, develop individual or group papers, and the best are published in the department magazine, ‘Hwӕthwugu.’

The Annual Department Magazine, ‘Hwӕthwugu’:

This magazine features student creative writing, research papers, and art, with a public launch event where contributors present their work.

The Department Blog, ‘BabbleOn’:

The blog offers a platform for reviews, essays, and academic articles. It also hosts a Spine Poetry challenge and has an Instagram handle, JaiHind EA Blog.

Students Achievements

Many students from the Department receive scholarships from Sumitomo Corporation and participate in summer exchange programs at King’s College, London. They pursue higher studies at top universities and include notable alumni like poet Menka Shivdasani, actors Shikha Talsania and Shreyas Pardiwalla, and journalist Namrata Zacharia. Abhishek Lamba received the Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University, and alumni excel in fields such as filmmaking, journalism, and academia.