
Affiliated to the University of Rajasthan Approved under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956
A Christian Minority Educational Institution under Section 2(g) of NCMEI Act, 2004
The department of Arts is consistent in improving the academic standard and quality research for its students. It offers a wide range of subjects and the pedagogy is constantly updated to meet the changing requirements of the stakeholders. The department educates its youth keeping in mind global challenges and enable them to excel in the field of their choice and instills in them a sense of responsibility through various research and training programs. The Department of Arts uses various platforms and different activities to ensure a fine balance between theoretical and practical learning. Through effective mentoring strives on professional grooming, co-curricular activities and relevant certificate courses. The department offers ample opportunities to the students to hone their skills. The department’s efforts are directed towards inculcating the traits of critical analysis, creative thinking, problem-solving, inter and intra-personal communication skills among students for producing global leaders, who possess multifaceted personalities, and respect for social ethics, national ideals and humane values.
The department provides an array of opportunities in comparison to other single disciplinary courses. A student of the BA program has the prerogative to cognize their capacities and skills with various career choices. The versatility of the courses offered by the department provides the best platform for the preparation of NET, CDS, UPSC, state services, and various other competitive examinations. The department offers extended learning by organizing workshops, group discussions, extempore, talk shows; expert lectures, field activities, and, cultural-fiestas. The department takes pride in its rich academic legacy with meritorious students who have scored higher in the subjects at the university level examinations and have also qualified NET-JRF and various other competitive exams.
The Department of Arts envisions becoming a premier center for Social Sciences and Humanities, empowering students as compassionate leaders and fostering scholarly pursuits to address societal challenges and promote cross-cultural understanding.
The Department of Arts aims to foster socially aware and culturally sensitive graduates with high ethical standards through rigorous academic programs, research, and community engagement.
The objectives of the Department of Arts are diverse, aiming to provide a comprehensive and enriching educational experience for students while contributing to the advancement of knowledge and societal well-being:
The Department of Arts at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur, is committed to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of society and the world. Through diverse disciplines and an interdisciplinary approach, the Department seeks to create and share knowledge that inspires students to think independently, pursue their aspirations, and engage meaningfully with society. The BA programme provides students with a dynamic academic environment to discover their interests, recognise their potential, and develop their talents into meaningful skills. The versatility of the programme opens pathways to a wide range of academic and professional careers, while also providing a strong foundation for competitive examinations such as NET, UPSC, CDS, State Civil Services, and other national-level examinations. We believe that education goes beyond the classroom. Through experiential learning, research, co-curricular activities, extension initiatives, and collaborative opportunities, we encourage students to become lifelong learners, responsible citizens, and thoughtful contributors to society.
Dr. Anamika Singh is Head, Department of Arts and faculty of Geography at St. Xavier’s College Jaipur, with over a decade of experience in higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Rajasthan and has qualified UGC-NET/JRF. Her areas of academic and research interest include Human Geography, Geographical Thought, Sustainable Development, Urbanization, GIS and Remote Sensing, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Dr. Singh has published research papers, book chapters and a book on urbanization, environmental change and regional development. She has also presented her research at several national and international conferences and has received awards for her academic presentations. Along with teaching and research, she is actively involved in academic administration, student mentoring, quality enhancement initiatives and institutional activities. Her academic interests particularly focus on sustainability, interdisciplinary research, outcome-based education and the integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary development challenges.
Ms. Mrinalini Faujdar is an academician and a passionate teacher of Public Administration. With a strong commitment in the field of education and research she has made significant contributions in the field through her scholarly work and innovative teaching endeavours. Ms Faujdar has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, MPhil. and has cleared UGC-NET. Her interest areas are Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Women Empowerment, Make in India Projects. She has published research papers in many renowned UGC Care journals. She has also published a patent on ‘Impact of Policy Framework On Indian Tourism’. She is the author of the book ‘Make in India: Pragmatism and Realism’. She has a strong commitment to education and has proven as an exceptional educator. She has a teaching experience of more than 13 years and is presently serving as Head, Department of Arts at St Xavier’s College Jaipur.