Mahitosh Nandy Mahavidyalaya

About Department:

Arabic Department existed since the very beginning of this college in 2007. As we know that Arabic language is a very important language, it is one of the languages of 22 members of UNESCO and official language of 22 countries. It is one of the most widespread languages spoken by more than 422 million people across the world, besides that it is used as religious language by nearly 1.8 Billion Muslims of the world. It is also to be noted that the United Nations Organization (UNO) has adopted Arabic as its official language on 18th December, 1973 and this day is celebrated across the globe as Arabic Language Day by virtue of UN General Assembly Resolution. Keeping the importance of Arabic language in the mind, the Government of India grants fund to several schools, Madrasas, Colleges and Universities to teach this language. West Bengal also has a big chain of institutions where Arabic is taught from elementary level, diploma and advance diploma to Ph.D. Degree.

Arabic course started in our college as B.A General in 2007 and the University of Calcutta approved B.A. Honours in the academic session 2012-2013, the department has two Assistant Professors on substantive posts. There are three State Aided College Teacher (SACT). also. The intake capacity of the Arabic department as follows.

From the very beginning of the Arabic department, it succeeded in producing good students. They score good marks in exams. Many students graduated with 1st class from this department. The Department hopes to continue good works and reach the academic excellence in future.