The Dept. of Studies and Research in Marathi was established in the year 1982 in the erstwhile Belgavi P.G. Centre of Karnatak University, Dharwad. Presently, the Department is one of the full-fledged Departments in the Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. The Department has four well-qualified teaching faculty members. The faculty members are proud to place on record that some of them are the recipients of various prestigious awards. The Department is well-equipped with library and Computer facilities. Now for the convenience of the students, the department has been relocated to Rani Parvati Devi College, Belagavi.
To establish itself as an advanced and model Department for Comparative Research in the field of Kannada-Marathi language and literature as well as expected to play a leadership role for learning, higher education and comparative research in North Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra border providing the excellent opportunities for higher education to the students.
| Scope | M. A. in Marathi is a two year master degree programme. The objectives of this programme are to equip the students not only with an in depth knowledge of Language & Literature but also with various skills like Communication, Creative Writing, Translation, writing skills for Print & Electronic Media etc. and also with research abilities to meet the ever growing challenges of modern multimedia world. |
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| Eligibility | Candidate who possess any degree like B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.A., B.C.A. B.S.W. etc. of this University or any other recognized University in the state or other state; who has completed his education from 1st std. to 10th std. in Marathi medium, having at least 45% of marks in aggregate at degree level is eligible to apply. However, relaxation of 5% of marks in respect of SC/ST/Cat-I will be allowed as per prevailing rules of the University and Government Orders from time to time. |
| Admission Criteria | The admission shall be made as per the reservation policy and directions issued in this regard from time to time by the Government of Karnataka and also as per rules as prescribed by the University from time to time. |
| Programme Duration | 02 Years - 04 Semester CBCS Scheme |
| Mode of Study | Regular-Full-Time |
| Career Prospects | A Candidate successfully completing M. A. in Marathi helps to get jobs in Print & Electronic Media, Teaching Government, Central & State organisations and Private sectors and also Helps the students for M.Phil/Ph.D. and other research areas. |
| Eligibility | 1. Any Candidate who has obtained a Post-Graduate Degree from a
recognised University including foreign students (sponsored by their
Embassies) and sponsored candidates securing not less than 55% marks at
the Post-Graduate Degree shall be eligible to apply for the Ph.D.
Degree Programme. 2. In the case of SC/ST/Cat-I/Physically challenged candidates, and those who are appointed on regular basis prior to March 31, 1992 as teachers, librarians and physical education personnel in college & University Departments, the minimum marks shall be 50% provided they (i.e. employees) are continuing in service at the time of submission of application for registration. 3. If the results of Master’s Degree are declared in the form of grades/credits/cumulative points in their marks cards/transcripts, such grades/points shall be converted into percentage to assess the minimum eligibility criteria as specified above. |
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| Admission Criteria | The admission shall be made as per the reservation policy and guidelines issued in this regard from time to time by the Government of Karnataka and also as per rules as prescribed by the University from time to time. |
| Programme Duration | Every full time candidate shall take a minimum of three years and maximum of five years and every part time candidate shall take a minimum of four years and a maximum of six years from the date of Provisional Registration (i.e. from the date of commencement of course work) to submit his/her thesis. However, in the case of the women candidates and person with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of Ph.D. for up to 240 days. |
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| Name: | Prof. Manisha. S. Nesarkar |
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| Designation: | Professor & Chairperson |
| Qualification: | M.A., Ph.D., NET |
| Email-id: | manisha.adav01@gmail.com |
| Mobile Number: | +91 9900484161 |

| Full Name: | Prof. Manisha S. Nesarkar |
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| Designation: | Professor |
| Qualification: | M.A., Ph.D., NET |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Prof. Manisha S. Nesarkar holds an M.A. Degree in Marathi from Karnataka University Dharwad, qualified UGC NET & obtained Ph.D. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. She has a teaching & research experience of 25 years. She is presently working as a Professor and is the Director of the Internal Complaint Committee, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, and a member of the textbook committee, Govt. of Karnataka. She has published 05 books and 34 research papers. A Minor Research Project is ongoing on 'A Critical Study of Marathi Dialects in the Border Area of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa'.

| Full Name: | Prof. C. N. Waghamare |
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| Designation: | Professor |
| Qualification: | M.A., Ph.D. |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Dr. Chandrakant N. Waghamare, Professor, has 28 years of Teaching/Research Experience. He has worked as Chairman, Dept. of Marathi, Director, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Chair, and as Special Officer SC-ST Cell, RCUB. His area of specialization is Marathi Literature (Sant Sahitya, Dalit Sahitya, Lok Sahitya etc.). 01 M.Phil & 06 Ph.D.s are awarded under his guidance. He has published more than 62 research articles, 15 books as an independent author, and 08 books as Editor/Co-Editor. He has delivered more than 50 invited lectures and received 19 academic/professional awards.

| Full Name: | Dr. M. M. Mutavali |
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| Designation: | Associate Professor |
| Qualification: | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Dr. M. M. Mutavali has obtained M. A. (Marathi) with a Gold medal from Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi in 2003, M. Phil. in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2009. He has a teaching and research experience of 13 years. His research areas are Modern Marathi Literature and Muslim Marathi Literature. He has published more than 50 research papers and three books. He has completed two minor research projects.

| Full Name: | Dr. Sanjay. K. Kamble |
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| Designation: | Associate Professor |
| Qualification: | M.A., Ph.D., NET, SET |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Dr. S. K. Kamble has obtained M. A. in Marathi in 2003 from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. He qualified UGC NET and SET, and obtained his Ph.D. in 2012. He has a teaching and research experience of 13 years. His research area is Modern Marathi Literature and Dalit Sahitya. He has published more than 48 research papers and six books. He has received the Dr. Vijay Nimbalkar Award in April 2019 and the Krantisurya Mahatma Jyotirao Phule National Teacher award-2022. He has completed two minor research projects.
| Faculty Name | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Amount | Year/Duration |
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| Dr. M. M. Mutavali | Role of primary agriculture credit society in the development of agriculture : A comparative study of Belagavi Karnataka & Chandgad Karnataka | RCU, Belagavi | Rs. 90,000/- | April 2022 (1 Year) |
| Dr. S. K. Kamble | A Study on Transgender : An Interdisciplinary Approach | RCU, Belagavi | Rs. 1,75,000/- | April 2022 (1 Year) |
| Prof. Manisha S. Nesarkar | A Critical Study of Marathi Dialects in the Border Area of Karanatka, Maharashtra and Goa. | RCU, Belagavi | 85,000/- | Ongoing |
| # | Candidate Name | Supervisor | Title of the Thesis |
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| 1 | Mrs. Sanjivini Kale | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Prasannakumar Patil yanchyasahityachaabhyas |
| 2 | Miss. Arati P Jadhav | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Anant manoharynchyasahityachaabhyas |
| 3 | Miss. Sarojini Chougule | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Va. Pu. Kale yanchyasahityachasamjikvamanasshastriyabhyas |
| 4 | Mrs. Sandhya Deshpande | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | 1985 Natarachya Marathi SamajikNatakache Swaroop |
| 5 | Mrs. Pramoda Desai | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | “G. A. Kulkarni yanchyakathatmaksahityatilstreechitran” |
| 6 | Mrs. Sarita Motarache | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | Uttam Kamble Yanche Kathatmak Sahitya: Ek Vivechak Abhyas |
| 7 | Mr. D. D. Kamble | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | SharankumarLimbale (Marathi) Ani Arvind Malagatti (Kannada) YanchyaSahityachaToulanik Abhyas (Katha, Kadambari Va KavitechyaAnushangane) |
| 8 | Mrs. V. V. Kadam | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | BelagaonZilyathil Marathi Loksahityacha Abhyas |
| 9 | Mr. V. S. Kamble | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | Sahitya Samanvaya Madhil WangmayachaVivechak Abhyas |
| 10 | Smt. Barkha Sayyed | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Muslim Marathi KathatmVangamayatilpurogamiJanjvancha Abhyas |
| 11 | Smt. Shobha Patil | Prof. M. S. Nesarkar | Dr. Ravindra Thakur YanchyaSahityacha Samaj ShastriyaDrushtikonatun Abhyas |
| 12 | Smt. Shilpa Thakur | Prof. M. S. Nesarkar | Uma Kulkarni Yani KannadamadhunMarathitAnuvaditKelelyaKadambaryanchaSanskrutik Va Smajik Abhyas |
| 13 | Shri. Shankar. M. Jadhav | Prof. C.N. Waghamare | 1960 NantarachyaKokanatilLekhikanchyaSahityacha Abhyas |
| 14 | Smt. VjaylaxmiDevagoji | Prof. M. S. Nesarkar | Marathi sahityatilWadar samaj jivanachechitran |
| # | Candidate Name | Supervisor | Title of the Thesis |
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| 1 | Ms. Balutai Patil | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Uttam Kambale Yanchya ‘Vat Tudwatana’ cha abhyas |
| 2 | Miss. Arati P Jadhav | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | Narayan AtiwadkarYanchya ‘La sharachyabhakari’ yaatmakatanachaabhyas |
| 3 | Miss. Sarojini Chougule | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | V. P. Kale yanchya ‘sakhi’ yakathasangrahachaabhyas |
| 4 | Shri. Irappa Gurav | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | ‘Kavi dattankur’ yanchyakavitanchaabhyas |
| 5 | Miss. Sarala Desai | Prof. V M. Gayakawad | ‘Garud zep’ yanatakachachikitsakabhyas |
| 6 | Vrushali Kadam | Prof. C N. Waghamare | “ MangalaKevaleYanchya ‘Jagayachaypratyek second’ yaatmakathanachachikitsakabhyas” |
The Department has a classroom equipped with LCD, Internet and library facilities.
Alumni Meet
National Level Workshop 2024
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| # | Name | Position | Organization |
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| 1 | Ashok Algondi | Assistant Professor in Marathi | Shivanand College, Kagawad |
| 2 | Kavita Patil | Assistant Professor in Marathi | B. K. College, Belagavi |
| 3 | Sonali kangale | Assistant Professor in Marathi | G. S. S College, Belagavi |
| 4 | Krishna Patil | Assistant Professor in Marathi | Baburao Thakur, P.U College, Jamboti |
| 5 | Anita Karade | Assistant Professor in Marathi | Shivaji College, Kadoli |
| 6 | Ravalnath Yallurkar | Assistant Professor in Marathi | Maratha Mandal P.U. College, Kinaye |
| 7 | Hiramani Kangralkar | Journalist | Pudhari (News Paper) |
| 8 | Jitendra Patil | Journalist | Sankeshwar |
| 9 | Arati Jadhav | Sub-Editor | Tarun Bharat, Belagavi (News Paper) |
| 10 | Sarojini Chougule | Assistant Professor in Marathi | RPD College, Belagavi |
| 11 | Sarita Motarache | Teacher | Nemava Kudachi PU College, Majagaon |
| 12 | Lata Kanbarkar | Teacher | RPD College, Belagavi |
| 13 | Puja Delekar | High School Teacher | Belagavi Education Society, V. N. Shivanage School |
| 14 | Suvarna Patil | High School Teacher | Belagavi Education Society, V. N. Shivanage School |
| 15 | Jotiba Khannukar | Teacher | Dakshin Maharashtra Education Society, Belagavi |
| 16 | Anagha Vaidya | Teacher | GSS PU College, Belagavi |
| 17 | Sambhaji Davalatkar | Teacher | Kapoli High School, Kapoli |
| 18 | Harshavardhan Kolasekar | Teacher | S. M. A. N. Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Gadhinglaj |
| Postal Address: | The Chairperson, Department of Studies and Research in Marathi, Rani Parvati Devi College, Belagavi, Karnataka |
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| Email-id: | marathidept@rcub.ac.in |