Kalindi College : University of Delhi

Music Department : Profile

Established in the year 1977, the Department of Music offers Hindustani Classical Music as one of the discipline subjects in the BA programme course. The study of this three year course makes students aware of our cultural traditions and the subject of Indian culture. The objective of the study of Music, its education and performance is to impart training and performance skills to aspiring students of music. All along the course, the central focus of attention and related studies remains on developing the ability to give a good musical performance. The collective endeavour of all theory and practical study of the topics is to enrich the thinking, understanding and physical mechanism towards a better performance of Music.

Scope of the Subject

Artist and Repertoire Person
Band Leader.
Composer/Arranger
Music Attorney
Concert Promoter
Film Music Director
Teacher
Studio Musician
Music Publisher
Music Journalist
Singer/Performer

Physical Education Department : Profile

Department of Physical Education

Departmental Profile

Physical fitness is an empowering attribute and a key element of a healthy life. With this vision, the Department of Physical Education and Sports was established in 1967 in Kalindi college. The main objective of the department is mass participation of the students in various sports activities, to organize training and coaching so that they can learn to keep themselves physically fit. It strives to excel at all levels and bring laurels to the college. Our students participate in various competitions at Inter-college, State, National, North Zone/ All India University, and international levels & secured various positions. Those who have excelled in sports and games can pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education followed by a Masters, M.Phil, and Ph.D. degree. This gives them an opportunity to work in Schools, Colleges, Fitness Centres, and various sports organizations. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) provides ample opportunities for athletes to study in N.S.N.I.S. and become qualified coaches.

To promote the cause of sports in addition to nurturing the young talent of acclaimed sportswomen and inculcate qualities such as sportsmanship, team spirit, and bonding among the students. The Department provides to each member of the Kalindi college community through specially designed activities and events for the students, teachers, and non-teaching staff. The Department focuses on the organization of the following events throughout the year:

Sports Orientation Programme for Freshers
Fitness Camp
Competitive Sports Training & Competitions.
Community Sports Activities.
Sports Society Event
Workshop and Lectures
The Annual Sports Day

►Competitive Sports

Kalindi college offers specialized sports coaching/ training in the following competitive sports/ games:

Athletics	Basketball	Boxing
Chess	Kabaddi	Handball
Judo	Kho-Kho	Kabaddi
Taekwondo	Table Tennis	Volleyball
Aerobic	Yoga

►Community Sports Activities

Other than competitive sports, the Department also organizes certain activities for the development of Physical Fitness and Well Being of Kalindi College Community. These activities include: –

Orientation Programme for Ist Year Students.
Inter-Departmental Tournaments of different games
Badminton Match for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff.
Volleyball Match for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff.
Throwball Match for Students VS Teaching Staff.

►Sports Society EventIn order to promote extramural activities, the Sports Society of Physical Education Department Organised Invitational Inter College Tournaments of Chess and Carrom for special Abled Category students and Different Games Tournament for Women participation from different colleges of Delhi University comprising almost 300 participants. The main motive of this annual fest is to provide a stage for teams to compete with other colleges in a very healthy manner and with true sportsmanship.

► Workshop and Lectures

Department organizes different workshops and lectures for sports students to enhance their performance.

►Annual Sports Day

Department of Physical Education organizes the Annual Sports Day for rewarding the players for all their achievements. We celebrate the excellence and hard work of our students who have excelled in their respective sports and enforce the passion among the students to perform on the sports field. The awards are being presented by eminent sportspersons/ academicians/ sports administrators.

At this event all the students and staff actively participate in different activities like march past, oath-taking ceremony, flag hosting, recreational races, musical chair, aerobics and yoga demonstration, and prize distribution ceremony.

B.Voc Department : Profile

The Bachelor of Vocation or B.Voc. was started in 2016 by Kalindi College, University of Delhi under the Vocational Education & Training Scheme of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Skill Development, Government of India. The B.Voc.(Web Designing) is a three years full time vocational programme focused on job- oriented curriculum as per the requirements of the job market. The Faculty of Applied Social Science and Humanities, University of Delhi is regulating and looking after the Department of Vocation. We have dedicated state-of-the-art practical lab and class room which is equipped with latest technology for B.Voc.(Web Designing) programme

Scope of the Subject

The students of B.Voc.(Web Designing) are eligible to join Post Graduate (PG) Courses, various government sector jobs like – UPSC, SSC, State Public Service Commission, Banks, Railways, Central Government job, State Government job and Local Government job. Apart from all these opportunities, students may join private sector companies as well and a unique opportunity is that the students of B.Voc. can start their own business in their respective expertise/field.

Physics Department : Profile

Established in 1990, the Physics Department at Kalindi College offers robust programs in B.Sc. (H) Physics and B.Sc. Physical Science (combining Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics). The department has consistently evolved its curriculum to meet contemporary educational standards, transitioning from Annual to Semester systems, and adapting to the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF-2022) in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP).

Despite resource constraints, the collaborative efforts of our dedicated students, laboratory staff, and faculty have yielded impressive outcomes, evidenced by a continuous rise in the number of students achieving 90% or above in various assessments. To recognize and celebrate these achievements, we have established several prestigious awards, including the Ram Gopal Joshi Memorial Prize, Shanti Devi Bhatnagar Memorial Prize, Ram Murthy Gupta Memorial Prize, Ankur Memorial Prize, Shiv Paul Goel Memorial Prize, and Asha Arora Memorial Prize for students of Physics (H) and Physical Science.

We take great pride in the successful placements of our graduates in both the private and public sectors, as well as teaching positions in schools, colleges, and polytechnics. The Physics Department is committed to nurturing young talent, emphasizing academic standards, assessment, and learning outcomes, while motivating students to surpass their limits. Our curriculum equips students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental principles in Mathematics, Science, and Electronics, enabling them to analyze, design, and implement complex real-world systems. Students are encouraged to engage in experiential learning, complementing their classroom experiences with practical applications. The mission of our department is to fully develop human potential, fostering intellectually capable and creatively gifted leaders across various professions.

We prioritize academic integrity, accountability, and the cultivation of good citizenship, empowering students to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s developmental needs. Our goal is to instill moral values and leadership qualities, encouraging our students to advocate for social equity and work towards uplifting the underprivileged. Our faculty is composed of highly qualified and dedicated professionals who are equally passionate about research and teaching. They strive to ignite a passion for discovery in the classroom and actively involve students in research initiatives. Faculty research interests span a wide range, with many members having collaborated with prestigious research institutions.The Physics Department is equipped with four specialized laboratories: a Dark Room, Physics Lab, Electronics Lab, and Nano Lab, facilitating hands-on learning and experimentation.

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Political Science Department : Profile

Department of Political Science was established in 1967, with about 80 students studying B.A (Pass). Dr. Saroj Pathak was the first teacher-in charge of the Department. B.A (Honours) in Political Science started in 1973-74 and M.A. (Political Science) in 1987-88. Since then the strength of the students in the subject has gone beyond 500. This perhaps is the most popular course taken by students in the college.

Under an interdisciplinary ethos, the Department of Political Science has remained a very active partner of the prestigious B.A. (Hons.) Journalism as the Political Science faculty has coordinated Journalism Department for a very long time and has also taught some Papers like International Relations and Indian Government and Politics to Journalism students.

This department makes an effort to engage students in understanding the current political world, building an active citizenship and democratic engagement. It provides the students with a perspective to engage with the political, social, economic and cultural issues of the times. As a discipline, Political Science endeavours to understand the ‘political’ in the world we live in from the global context to the most intimate yet equally political and significant personal context. It sees itself as providing a space for young women to engage in critical thinking, activism, advocacy as well as leadership. It equips them to share their views in a space where they could interrogate their own deeply cherished values and understand difference and its implications.

Sanskrit Department : Profile

In year 1967 with establishment of Kalindi college, the Sanskrit department was also established. Initially B.A. pass was started in the department. Then, in the year 1973,the department came up with B.A.(H) Sanskrit & M.A. Sanskrit. The department actively organizing various national seminars and ‘Sanskrit Sahitya Parishad’ activities to encourage & motivate the each students of department. The aim of the department was to develop the skills & abilities of their students by organizing those activities and programs.

The one which is introduced or produced in its perfect form is called Sanskrit. The word Sanskrit is formed from “sam + krit” where (sam) prefix means (samyak) ‘entirely’ or ‘wholly’ or ‘perfectly,’ and krit means ‘done.’ Sanskrit was first introduced by Brahma to the Sage of the celestial abodes and it is still the language of the celestial abode,so it is also called the Dev Vani. Sanskrit is one of the official languages of India and is popularly known as a classical language of the country. It is considered as the mother of all languages. It is also one of the 22 official languages of India.

Sanskrit is the Mother of all languages. About 97% of world languages have been directly or indirectly influenced by this language. Sanskrit has the highest number of vocabularies than any other language in the world.

102 arab 78 crore & 50 lakh words have been used till now in Sanskrit. If it will be used in computers & technology then more these number of words will be used in next 100 years

Botany Department : Profile

Department of Botany in Kalindi College came into existence in 1967 with the introduction of Life Science course in Bachelor of Science (General) stream. A new course B.Sc. Applied Sciences (Environmental Science) was introduced in 1985 to know more about the environmental issues. In order to broaden the horizon of understanding about Plant Sciences, the college started B.Sc. (Honours) course in Botany in 2013 under FYUP. However, the University reverted back to B.Sc. (Programme) semester mode in 2014. B.Sc. (Honours) Botany was introduced in the year 2017.

As Botany deals with the study of different processes going on in plants, the course in Botany encourages students to keep abreast of as many developments as possible in Plant Sciences. Studies in Classical Botany deal with plant behavior, morphology, physiology, embryology, ecology, genetics, systematic etc. and provide solutions to agricultural, horticultural and environmental problems, for crop improvement, organic farming and natural resource management. By the study of the fundamental details of plants, students can understand growth and development, reproduction, life cycle, medicinal values and economic importance of food resources. This course being an important component of Life Sciences offers immense opportunities in other related fields and applied disciplines such as Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Agro-forestry, Environmental Science and Management and many others. Recent advances in Botany, which deal with the study of different processes going on in biological systems at the molecular level, have brought miraculous and revolutionary changes in the world of sciences. One of the most popular and much-needed areas of study is the climatic changes. The knowledge of plant science can be used to solve environmental challenges. While studying Botany the students learn all these aspects of plants including its applications. Besides, the students will have greater opportunities open to them in higher studies and research along with better job prospects.

Scope of the Subject

Botany is emerging as one of the potential areas for career and research within the country and abroad. Aspirants having B.Sc. degree in Botany can find a lot of career opportunities in both public sector and private sector. They can join Botanical Survey of India (BSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) etc. as a Research Associate. Graduates of this subject can opt for post-graduation in Life-Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, etc. Applied Post-Graduate courses in Environmental Sciences, Agro Forestry, and Forensic Science can also be pursued.

Zoology Department : Profile

The Department of Zoology started in 1967 since the inception of College. This Department has been working as the
integral part from the very beginning of various courses in the college that come under Bachelor of Science
General for Life Science streams. This Department has remained engaged actively in the successful journey of these
programs and has started B.Sc. (H) Zoology since 2017-18, after erstwhile FYUP in Zoology.

Zoology is the study of animals wherein the student receives a highly comprehensive exposure to all levels of
animal function and their diversity. As a subject it creates enormous interest in us as we are also part of the
animal kingdom. Thus, understanding the development and evolution of animals help us to explore ourselves better.
In this stream, students delve at a deeper level about how animals are integral component of the ecosystem.
Animals also have a major impact on our economy either as a competing for our food or as parasites influencing the
quality of public health.

The knowledge of animal forms and their physiological function opens the gateway to applications in a number of
exciting and innovative fields. In recent years, the study of both fundamental and applied Zoology has induced a
keen interest in students, researchers and animal science-based industries. This subjects have been able to grab
the attention of the academic world and have motivated scientists to work towards biodiversity conservation,
formulating ecological safeguards and to apply Biotechnology & Bioinformatics to the field of Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical sciences.

After completing Bachelors in Zoology, a large number of higher education avenues open up for the students as they
are eligible for:

Master of Science Degree in Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences,
Forestry, Microbiology, Genetics, Wildlife and various fields of Conservatory Sciences, Health Sciences,etc.
Research Training and Ph.D. -A student of Zoologycanpursue research training and Ph.D. at
renowned National and International Institutions.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships- a large number of students also go in for research as Post-
Doctoral Fellows in various Universities and Institutes all over the world.
Assistant Professorships- in various Colleges or University Departments after completion
of Ph. D.
Teachers- after completing Masters in Zoology followed by Bachelor Degree in Education (B.
Ed).
Scientists- various funding agencies especially UGC, DST and DBT offers a number of
Women’s Scientist positions, particularly aimed at motivating more women to take up research positions.
Indian Administrative and Indian Forest services- a graduate student may seek their career
in Indian Administration Services as a Civil Servant and Forest Officer after qualifying civil service
examination with Zoology as main subject.
Jobs/Services: A Zoologist is also in demand in agriculture, fisheries and other
industries related to animal husbandry. They can also opt for areas like veterinary sciences,
pharmaceuticals, technical and/or research assistance in laboratories, museums, scientific organizations and
scientific journalism. They also have other non-science options open to them like pursuing management,
marketing and sales etc.

B. A. Programme Department Profile

The course of B.A. (Programme) was introduced in July, 2004 by University of Delhi. However it was running as B.A. (Pass.) course from 1967 to June, 2004.

This new course was similar to the old one in some ways, but there were significant differences between the two. The new integrated, interdisciplinary BA Programme was an attempt to make undergraduate education "more relevant to the immediate environment," and introduced a whole array of new subjects offering choice to the students.

The BA Programme broadly consists of discipline, language, foundation and application courses. Students have to study two subjects every semester consisting of two discipline courses that are usually comprise subjects such as Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Computer Application

Entrepreneurship English and Hindi Literature, Mathematics, Sanskrit and Music etc.

Computer Science Department : Profile

In the academic year of 1991-92, the Department of Computer Science came into existence with an extremely modest infrastructure comprising 3 computers but a great vision. Starting with the B.Sc. General in the annual mode, the academic programmes of the Department kept growing and finally in 1997, B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science was introduced. The Department of Computer Science at Kalindi College has kept pace with academic programmes offered by other colleges in the University. With highly qualified and experienced faculty using cutting edge technical assistance and techniques, it has emerged at the forefront among all the departments with high performing students. In the recent years, the Department has taken the lead in the digitization of the course structure and curriculum of the College.
Currently, the department is running three courses under NEP

B.Sc.Computer Science with one core disclipline(formerly known as B.Sc.(H) Comp. Sc.)
B.A. Computer Science with two core disclipline (Formerly known as B.A.(P) Computer Application)
B.Sc.(P) Computer Science with three core disclipline.

Apart from Computer Science papers, General Electives(GE), Skill Enhancement Course(SEC) Value Added Course(VAC) and Discipline specific elective(DSE) are offered to interdisciplinary hons and general programmes of the College.
Department of Computer Science organizes Orientation Programmes, Departmental Fests, Student Awareness Programmes, Academic Conferences, Faculty Development Programmes and many other events on regular basis for overall development of the students and teachers. The students are also encouraged to participate in academic and non-academic inter-college and intra-college activities.

Generic Elective Papers:
The students in all Honours and Program courses are required to exercise their option for Generic Elective Papers. It is to be noted that student admitted in one department’s course has to study the Generic Elective paper being offered by other departments. The computer Science department offers one Elective paper for 1^st and 2^nd year students of other Honours courses for each semester and one Elective paper for 3^rd year students(in each semester) of Programme courses. With these Elective papers, Students will have an edge in Industry 4.0 where students can carve their career with the knowledge of computer programming along with their core papers. These papers are designed in such a way that non-computer science students can learn and acquire basic computer understanding/programming so that they have an edge over their peers in future job markets. The interdisciplinary GE papers offered are:

Programming using C++
Programming Using python
Data Analysis and Visualization using python
Data Analysis and Visualization using spreadsheet
DBMS
Java Programming
Data structures using C++
Introduction to web programming
Operating Systems
Advanced web Programming
Java Based Web App Development
Computer Networks
Internet Technologies Web App Design and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Information Security
Design and Analysis of Algorithm
Internet Technologies Mobile App Design and Development
Machine Learning
Digital Marketing and Social Media Analytic
Introduction to Parallel Programming

For all Courses – B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science, B.Sc. (Programme) Physical science, B.A (Programme) Computer Applications and all Generic Elective papers – offered at Department of Computer Science, Kalindi College – click here.

Scope of the Subject

Computing is at the heart of almost everything in our daily life nowadays. Every industry has good magnitude of intersection with Computer Science which is growing by the day. The Information Technology sector, an allied field of Computer Science, is growing at an even higher rate. The sector recorded the highest growth rate several times in last two decades. It generates the scope of careers for skilled computer science professionals and hence keeps the relevancy of the subject alive. The scope of Computer Science academic programmes covers a broad spectrum of career opportunities. MNCs give a different profile to a Computer Science graduate. To list a few careers options:-Android Programmer, Application Developer, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, Games Developer, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant, Multimedia Programmer, SEO Specialist, System Analyst, System Developer, Website Designer etc.

Apart from opting for the jobs available in the market, many of the graduates pursue higher studies such as M.Sc.(CS), MCA, MBA and research degrees after Master degree courses.

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