Department Overview & Heritage

Established 1997

The Department of Historical Studies at Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women (Autonomous) stands as a center of scholarly rigor and academic distinction. Dedicated to the intellectual empowerment of women, the department fosters critical inquiry, deep domain expertise, and values-driven leadership.

Operating under the Autonomous system with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) regulations affiliated with the University of Madras, the department imparts holistic education through structured undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Students benefit from specialized seminars, academic mentoring, interdisciplinary electives, and community outreach initiatives designed to prepare them for distinguished careers in academia, civil services, and industry.

1997 Year Founded
250+ UG & PG Students
100% Qualified Faculty
85%+ Placement & Higher Ed

Vision & Mission

Department Vision

To emerge as a premier center of excellence in Historical Studies education and research, nurturing empowered women scholars endowed with critical inquiry, intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and lifelong commitment to societal development.

Department Mission

  • To impart comprehensive, learner-centric instruction through updated curricula aligned with global academic and professional benchmarks.
  • To foster experiential learning and research temperament through state-of-the-art academic infrastructure and investigative projects.
  • To cultivate leadership, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to thrive in diverse professional environments.
  • To instill ethical principles and humanistic values contributing toward women empowerment and nation building.

Academic Programs Offered & Syllabi

The department offers structured undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research programs with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) under autonomous regulations:

Program Level / Shift Duration Sanctioned Strength Eligibility Criteria
B.A. / B.Sc. Historical Studies
Shift I (Day Stream)
 UG • Shift I 3 Years (6 Sems) 60 Seats Higher Secondary (+2) Examination passed with relevant subject combination
B.A. / B.Sc. Historical Studies
Shift II (Evening Stream)
 UG • Shift II 3 Years (6 Sems) 50 Seats Higher Secondary (+2) Examination passed with relevant subject combination
M.A. / M.Sc. Historical Studies
Postgraduate Autonomous
 PG • Shift I 2 Years (4 Sems) 30 Seats Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline from recognized university
Ph.D. Research Programme
Affiliated to University of Madras
 Doctoral Research Full-Time / Part-Time As per Guideship Master Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks

Autonomous Curriculum Highlights

Outcome-Based Curriculum (OBC) structured under CBCS guidelines, including Core Foundations, Discipline-Specific Electives, Allied Courses, Skill-Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Final Year Dissertation.

Faculty Directory

Academic Staff
HOD

Dr. (Mrs.) M. Amudha, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Associate Professor & HOD
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Specialization: Modern Historiography & Research
hod@qmgcw.edu.in
AP

Dr. S. Kanimozhi

Assistant Professor
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET
Specialization: Socio-Cultural Studies & Epigraphy
faculty1@qmgcw.edu.in
AP

Dr. V. Revathi

Assistant Professor
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET
Specialization: Archaeology & Heritage Management
faculty2@qmgcw.edu.in
AP

Mrs. M. Jayanthi

Assistant Professor
M.A., M.Phil., NET
Specialization: Comparative Studies & Research Methods
faculty3@qmgcw.edu.in

Facilities & Infrastructure

Department Seminar Library & Archives

Repository of over 2,500 core reference volumes, historical journals, government reports, monographs, and digital catalog subscriptions through N-LIST / INFLIBNET.

2,500+ Reference Books • Digital Archival Access

Smart Audio-Visual Interactive Classroom

Equipped with interactive digital smart podium, ultra-short throw HD projection system, high-speed Wi-Fi, and video-conferencing facilities for national seminars.

Digital Smart Board • ICT-Enabled Teaching

Research Scholars & Ph.D. Workroom

Dedicated scholarly workstations with high-speed internet connectivity, archival retrieval terminals, and statistical computation software for doctoral researchers.

Dedicated Terminals • Research Workspace

Museum / Heritage Exhibition Gallery

Curated institutional repository showcasing historical artifacts, numismatic collections, photo archives, and student survey documentation charts.

Curated Exhibits • Student Survey Archives

Department Association & Student Activities

Department Student Academic Association

The Department Student Association organizes annual academic symposiums, inter-collegiate paper presentation contests, field visits to historical and cultural heritage sites, debate forums, and collaborative community awareness projects.

Campus Placement & Career Guidance

Structured coaching in competitive examinations, civil services foundation, communication skills, and recruitment drives with premier organizations.

Distinguished Guest Lectures & Seminars

Regular guest lectures by university professors, archival directors, and distinguished alumni to connect curriculum with emerging scholarly frontiers.

Department Office & Contact Information

Department of Historical Studies
Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women (Autonomous)
Main Academic Campus, Anna Salai
Umdah Bagh, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600002, Tamil Nadu, India

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Working Days)

department@qmgcw.edu.in +91-44-25361602 Ext: 204