The Department of English started its journey with general course in 1979 and since 2005 Honours course has been introduced. At present, the department has an intake capacity of 70 students in Honours course affiliated to Bankura University. The department encourages liberal education of students by facilitating understanding of language and literature through critical reading, humane reflection and effective communication, thereby motivating students to participate in society building as informed, empathetic and responsible citizens. The department boasts of four young dynamic faculty members, three full-time Assistant Professors and one SACT, engaged in research and inspiring students to explore interdisciplinary areas concomitant to literature and culture studies. The department has a Language Lab dedicated to facilitate soft skills training and grooming of personality of students for future professional spaces. Routine classes, online classes, use of multimedia in teaching, seminars, webinars, excursion, creative exploration through cultural events, wall magazine and projects; invited lectures, feedback system, career counselling all contribute in maintaining the liberal and utilitarian ambience of the department, appreciating and applying literature in life.