DEPARTMENTAL PRROFILE
Name of the Department: Urdu
Introduction: The Department of Urdu has started functioning since June 1968, with inception of Shivaji Mahavidyalaya Udgir.. Dr.Lateef Subhani was the first faculty of the department. Dr.Suhel Biyabani joined the department and served as HoD up to 2004. In 2005,Dr.Nadaf M.F. joined and took over the charge as Head of the Department from 2005.In 2006 Dr.Shaikh M.N joined the department.
The department is offering Urdu as a Second Language and as well as optional subject at the undergraduate level. the Department of Urdu has good number of enrolment of the students, Excellent results and active participation of the faculties in teaching, research, publication and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Today, our department is one of the few best among the Urdu Departments affiliated to SRTM University.
Thousands of students have successfully passed out so far from the department since its inception and are working towards upholding and highlighting the name and fame of their Alma Mater. In whatever location or position they are placed, they are serving as ambassadors of goodwill, spreading the vision and mission of their esteemed Institution.
Courses Offered:
| Name of the Programme | Level | Intake Capacity |
| B.A. Urdu S.L. | U.G. Degree | 120 |
| B.A. Urdu Optional | U.G. Degree | 120 |
| B.Sc. Urdu Second Language | U.G. Degree | 120 |
| B.Com. Urdu Second Language | U.G. Degree | 120 |
| Ph.D. | Research | 08 |
| Add on course “ Translation Theory and Practice” | U.G. Degree | 15 |
| Add on course “ Urdu Qwaid aur Urdu Shairi” | U.G. Degree | 15 |
The Department has 1 university recognized research supervisors and offers Ph. D. programme, collaborating with other Research Centers in Urdu. So far, 1 scholars awarded Ph.D till date under supervision of Dr. Shaikh M.N. two scholars are working.
Facilities:
Facilities available in the Department are audio-visual equipment, Computers with Broadband Internet with wifi for both teachers and students. In the central library, a good number of books and subscribed journals are available for the faculty and students.
Present Faculty Position:
| Name | Date of Appointment | Designation | Qualification | Specialization |
| Dr. Nadaf M.F. | 16-06-1997 | Head & Associate Professor | M.A.M.Phil. Ph.D | Urdu Shaeri |
| Dr. Shaikh M.N. | 19-07-2006 | Professor | M.A.NET, M.Phil. Ph.D | Urdu Fiction |
Past Faculties:
1.Dr.Lateef Subhani
2.Dr.S.A.Biyabani
Highlights of the Major Events Organized/ Activities Conducted:
Major/Minor Research Projects: 02
Completed: – 02
On-going: – 00
List of Research Guides & Research Students Awarded/Enrolled
| Sr.No | Student Name | Guide Name | Awaded/ Enrolled |
| 1 | Mohd.Azmat ul Haq | Dr.Shaikh M.N | Awarded |
| 2 | Syed Kaleem | Dr.Shaikh M.N | Enrolled |
| 3 | Syed Murtuza | Dr.Shaikh M.N | Enrolled |
List of Meritorious Students:
1)Shaikh Reshama(University RankII )
2) Zargar Nazreen ( Universty Rank II)
MoU:1) MoU Between Department of Urdu , M.U. College and Shivaji College Udgir. (29-04-2023 to 29-04-2025)
Future Plans:
Starting PG & Research Centre
