Geography
Course Offered: BA (Geography)
At Govt Degree College Hamirpur, the course offered is BA(Geography) i.e. you will study History,
Economics, Mathematics, Music, Public Administration and Sociology in this three year degree programme
as your core subjects.
Departmental Profile of Geography
- Name of the department: Geography
- Year of Establishment: 1965
- Name of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, PhD, Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D,
etc.): UG (UG w.e.f. 1965)
- Name of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Generic Elective
courses : BA III Year
- Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): UG CBCS Semester System (under
R.U.S.A for the session 2017-18 and UG annual system w.e.f. 2018-19.
Numbers of Teaching Posts:
| Post |
Sanctioned |
Filled |
| Associate Professor / Assistant Professor |
02 |
02 |
Faculty Members
Mr. Arun Kashyap
Assistant Professor
Mr. Rajinder Singh
Assistant Professor
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
The B.A. Geography program at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial College, Hamirpur
aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of both physical and human
geography and develop practical, analytical, and research skills essential for academic and
professional success. Upon completion of the program, students are expected to achieve the
following outcomes:
| PSO |
Geography Specific Outcome |
| Comprehensive Knowledge of Geography |
Understand the fundamental concepts of physical, human, and environmental geography,
and analyze the complex interactions between natural and human systems. |
| Practical and Technical Skills |
Gain proficiency in cartography, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GPS,
and field survey techniques, enabling accurate data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis.
|
| Environmental Awareness and Sustainability |
Develop an understanding of environmental challenges, sustainable resource management,
and strategies for promoting ecological balance and responsible development. |
| Disaster Management Competence |
Students learn about India’s physiographic regions, its resource base, its climate, and its
soils. Students learn about field methods, creating questionnaires, conducting field surveys,
and writing field reports. |
| Research and Analytical Abilities |
Conduct independent research, analyze spatial data, and interpret geographic phenomena
using qualitative and quantitative methods. |
| Regional and Urban Planning Insights |
Apply geographic concepts and tools to regional planning, urban development, and tourism
management, contributing to informed decision-making. |
| Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking |
Develop strong analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills to address geographic,
social,
and environmental challenges. |
| Professional and Academic Preparedness |
Prepare for higher studies, competitive examinations, research projects, and professional
opportunities in government, private, and non-governmental sectors. |
| Ethical and Social Responsibility |
Encourage awareness of societal issues, community development, and ethical practices in
geographic research and planning.
|
Subjects
The Department of Geography offers a three-year undergraduate program under the
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
Lab Guidelines
- Use of cell phones is not permitted. Cell phones are to be kept on ‘Silent Mode’ inside the
lab
- Lab is to be used for academic purpose only. Any kind of chatting, casual internet surfing
and misuse of internet or the computer is strictly prohibited
- Eatables are prohibited inside the lab.
- Unwanted items are not to be carried inside the lab
- Any kind of damage caused to the equipments or items of the lab will lead to paying of a
penalty fee.
- Cleanliness and Discipline is to be maintained inside the lab, at all times
Infrastructure
Acheivements
The Department of Geography, NSCBM Government College, proudly acknowledges its
students who have pursued higher education in reputed institutions. Name of some students - Saloni is
continuing her studies at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; Vaishali at IGNOU;
Nikita at R.K.M.V. College, Shimla; and Uday at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Monika and
Ankush Bhardwaj, who completed their bachelor’s degree in Geography from our college, are
now serving the nation in the Indian Army, with Monika currently posted in Tezpur, Assam.
Hetram, Sunny , and Meenakshi have continued their academic journey at the Central
University, Dharamshala, and have successfully cleared the UGC-NET examination. Their
achievements reflect the department’s commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and
holistic development
| S.No. |
Name Of Activity |
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| 1 |
Report on Five Days Tour to Jaipur from 25th Nov,2025 to 30th, Nov 2025 |
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| 2 |
Report on GIS Day Celebrattions 19th Nov,2025 Faculty Co-ordinator: Mr. Arun Lal Kashyap |
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| 3 |
Report on National Education Day Celebration 11th Nov,2025 |
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| 4 |
Cleanliness Drive- Organized by Dept. of Geography(NSCBM Govt. Deg. College Anu Hamirpur) 03rd
Nov, 2025 |
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Collaborations
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