Department of Urdu

About the Department

The Urdu Department of Karim City College stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural enrichment. With a dedicated faculty comprising accomplished scholars and experienced educators, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that delves deep into the rich tapestry of Urdu language, literature, and poetry. The department fosters a vibrant learning environment, where students are encouraged to explore the nuances of Urdu through engaging discussions, research projects, and creative expressions. The department’s well-stocked library and state-of-the-art language lab provide invaluable resources for students to enhance their language skills and deepen their understanding of Urdu literature. With its unwavering commitment to excellence and a steadfast focus on preserving and promoting the Urdu language, the Urdu Department of Karim City College truly shines as a pillar of linguistic and cultural heritage.

Vision and mission:

The vision of the Urdu Department of Karim City College is to be a leading center of excellence in Urdu education and research, committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Urdu language. The department aspires to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can develop a deep understanding and appreciation for Urdu literature, poetry, and language.

The mission of the Urdu Department is to provide high-quality education in Urdu, equipping students with the necessary linguistic and literary skills to excel in their academic pursuits and professional careers. The department aims to cultivate a love for Urdu literature and poetry, nurturing a generation of Urdu enthusiasts who can contribute to its preservation and growth.

The department’s mission also extends beyond the confines of the classroom. It seeks to actively engage with the wider community, organizing cultural events, seminars, and workshops to raise awareness about the importance and beauty of the Urdu language. By collaborating with other institutions and organizations, the department aims to create platforms for dialogue and exchange, fostering a deeper understanding of Urdu literature and its significance in the global literary landscape.

Furthermore, the Urdu Department is dedicated to promoting research and scholarship in Urdu studies. It encourages students and faculty members to engage in rigorous academic research, publishing their findings in reputable journals and presenting them at national and international conferences. By fostering a culture of research and intellectual curiosity, the department aims to contribute to the advancement of Urdu studies and ensure its relevance in contemporary academia.

In summary, the vision and mission of the Urdu Department of Karim City College revolve around preserving, promoting, and advancing the Urdu language and its rich literary heritage. Through high-quality education, community engagement, and scholarly research, the department strives to create a lasting impact on Urdu language and literature, both within the college and in the wider society.

Program run by the department:

Under Graduation in Urdu
Post Graduation in Urdu

Career opportunities:

After completing graduation in Urdu, there are several career opportunities that you can explore:

Teaching: One of the most popular career paths for Urdu graduates is teaching. You can pursue a career as an Urdu language teacher in schools, colleges, or language institutes. Additionally, you can also consider teaching Urdu as a second language to non-native speakers.

Translation and Interpretation: With your expertise in Urdu language and literature, you can work as a professional translator or interpreter. This can involve translating written documents, books, or working as an interpreter in conferences, meetings, or diplomatic settings.

Journalism and Media: Urdu graduates can find opportunities in print and electronic media, working as journalists, reporters, or editors for Urdu newspapers, magazines, or television channels. You can also explore careers in script-writing, content creation, or broadcasting.

Publishing and Editing: With a strong understanding of Urdu literature, you can work in publishing houses or as an editor, proofreader, or content developer for Urdu books, magazines, or websites.

Research and Academia: If you have a passion for research and academia, you can pursue higher studies in Urdu and specialize in a specific area of Urdu literature or linguistics. This can lead to opportunities as a research scholar, university professor, or academic researcher.

Government Services: Graduates in Urdu can also explore career opportunities in government services, where Urdu is an official language. This can include positions in administrative services, public relations, or cultural departments.

Cultural Organizations: Many cultural organizations and institutions promote Urdu language and literature. You can work in museums, libraries, or cultural centers, organizing events, exhibitions, and programs to promote Urdu culture.

Freelance Writing and Blogging: If you have a flair for writing, you can pursue a career as a freelance writer or blogger, specializing in Urdu content. This can involve writing articles, blogs, or creating digital content in Urdu.

After completing post-graduation in Urdu, you have acquired an advanced level of knowledge and expertise in the field. This opens up several exciting career opportunities for you:

Academia and Research: With a post-graduate degree in Urdu, you can pursue a career in academia as a university professor or lecturer. You can also engage in research and contribute to the field of Urdu studies by publishing scholarly articles and books.

Publishing and Editing: Your in-depth knowledge of Urdu literature and language can make you a valuable asset in publishing houses and editorial departments. You can work as an editor, proofreader, or content developer for Urdu books, magazines, or digital publications.

Translation and Interpretation: As a post-graduate in Urdu, you can explore opportunities as a professional translator or interpreter. You can work on translating literary works, documents, or provide interpretation services in conferences and meetings.

Media and Journalism: Urdu post-graduates can find opportunities in print, electronic, and digital media. You can work as a journalist, reporter, or editor for Urdu newspapers, magazines, or television channels. Additionally, you can pursue a career in scriptwriting, content creation, or broadcasting.

Cultural Organizations: Many cultural organizations and institutions promote Urdu language and literature. You can work in museums, libraries, or cultural centers, organizing events, exhibitions, and programs to promote Urdu culture.

Government Services: Post-graduates in Urdu can explore career opportunities in government services, especially in departments where Urdu is an official language. This can include positions in administrative services, public relations, or cultural departments.
Freelance Writing and Blogging: If you have a passion for writing, you can pursue a career as a freelance writer or blogger, focusing on Urdu content. You can write articles, blogs, or create digital content in Urdu, catering to a specific audience or niche.

Government Services: Government services at national or regional levels often require individuals with expertise in Urdu. You can explore opportunities in administrative roles, public relations, or cultural departments where Urdu is an official language.

Interdisciplinary career opportunities with Urdu offer the chance to combine your expertise in Urdu with other fields of study. Here are some interdisciplinary career options:

Urdu Language Technology Specialist: Combine your knowledge of Urdu with computer science and technology to work on developing Urdu language software, speech recognition systems, or natural language processing algorithms. This field is crucial for improving Urdu language technology and enabling better digital communication in Urdu.

Urdu Linguist: Collaborate with experts in linguistics, anthropology, or cognitive science to study the structure, evolution, and usage of the Urdu language. This interdisciplinary approach can involve research on Urdu dialects, language acquisition, or language change, and can lead to opportunities in academia, research institutions, or language preservation organizations.

Urdu Cultural Heritage Preservation: Combine Urdu studies with heritage conservation, museum studies, or cultural anthropology to work on preserving and promoting Urdu cultural heritage. This can involve curating exhibitions, archiving Urdu manuscripts, or working in cultural organizations dedicated to preserving and showcasing Urdu literature, art, and traditions.

Urdu Media and Communication: Merge your Urdu proficiency with media studies, communication, or journalism to work as a media specialist, content creator, or digital marketer. This interdisciplinary career path allows you to utilize your language skills in producing engaging Urdu content for various media platforms.

Urdu-English Translation and Interpretation: Combine your Urdu language skills with proficiency in English to work as a translator or interpreter. This interdisciplinary career option allows you to bridge the communication gap between Urdu-speaking and English-speaking individuals in various fields such as business, law, healthcare, or diplomacy.

Urdu Education and Curriculum Development: Merge your Urdu expertise with education, curriculum development, or instructional design to contribute to the development of Urdu language teaching materials, curriculum frameworks, or language learning resources. This interdisciplinary approach can lead to opportunities in educational institutions, language learning centers, or publishing houses.

Urdu Social Work and Community Development: Combine your Urdu language skills with social work, community development, or non-profit management to work in organizations that serve Urdu-speaking communities. This interdisciplinary career option allows you to address social issues, advocate for community needs, and provide support services in Urdu-speaking contexts.

Establishment Year :	1963
Previous Head & teachers :	Prof. Syed Mohammad Yasin Prof. Zaki Anwar Dr. Manzar Kazmi Dr. Syed Ahmad Shamim Prof. Sima Jabeen Prof. Barde Ahmad
Present Faculty Members :	Dr. Afsar Kazmi (Head) Dr. Shahbaz Ansari Md. Issa

Departmental Routine

Syllabus Distribution

Syllabus Distribution Urdu PG

Syllabus Distribution Urdu UG

Departmental Activity

SESSION : 2023-2024

Guest Lecture:

A guest lecture was organized under the aegis of the Post Graduate Department of Urdu, Karim City College on 27^th July 2023. In the first shift, a lecture was held on Urdu poet Prakash Fikri and in the second shift on Shaeq Muzaffarpuri. Both the poets were related to Jharkhand. The invited speaker was poet, litterateur and poet Professor Ahmed Badr. The programme was presided over by Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz. Professor Ahmed Badr said about Prakash Fikri that he was related to modernity. The pain of the times emerges as the main topic in his poetry, but in the poetry of Shayeq Muzaffarpuri, along with progressiveness, one also gets a glimpse of modernity. The Principal said that both of them were such poets who brought fame to Jharkhand and Jamshedpur in the literary world. The program was presided over by Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz.

Student Seminar:

A departmental seminar was organized under the aegis of Post Graduate Department of Urdu, Karim City College. It was presided over by the Head of the Department, Dr. Afsar Kazmi and was attended as the chief guest by the Chief Controller of Examinations and Senior Professor, Dr. B. N. Tripathi. The topic of the seminar was Zaki Anwar as a story writer. Mohammad Adil, Muhawara Fayyaz, Ghazala Parween and Gulafshan Praween of the final semester of PG read their papers throwing light on the writing style of Urdu’s famous story writer Zaki Anwar, the subjects of his stories and his biography, all the four students presented their well-arranged views. Certificates were also handed over to the four students by the chief guest, Dr. B. N. Tripathi.

Guest Lecture organized by PG Department of Urdu :

On 12 December 2023, a guest lecture was organized under the aegis of PG Department of Urdu, Karim City College, in which Dr. Jamshed Qamar, a retired professor from Ranchi University, attended as a guest speaker. The topic of the lecture was: “How do we understand Adab”. While talking on the prescribed topic, Dr. Qamar said that adab i.e. literature is the biggest asset of human life. We should read literature in such a way that it can also be included in our character and we can be successful in reaching the next video. Along with reading the literature, before this, head of the department Dr. Afsar Kazmi welcomed the guest speaker. The meeting was presided over by Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz.

During this, the Controller of Examinations of the college, Dr. B.N Tripathi and Professor Mohammad Issa were also present. Principal Mohammad Reyaz, while giving the presidential speech, congratulated the Urdu Department of the college for organizing this beautiful and informative program. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari expressed his gratitude from the department.

International Mother Language Day:

On 21 February 2024, a program was organized on International Mother Language Day under the aegis of the Urdu Department of Karim City College Sakchi Jamshedpur, in which all the Urdu students studying in graduation and post-graduation participated. Dr. B.N. Tripathi, Chief Controller and head of the Bengal Department, attended as the chief guest. Speaking on mother tongue, Dr. Afsar Kazmi said that mother tongue is the language which we get from our mother, hence this language is as dear and respectable in our eyes as our beloved mother. We should make every possible effort that our mother tongue Urdu should develop first and become popular all over the world. Dr. Tripathi said that the fight for mother tongue which was fought in Bangladesh was a unique fight in the world and in that fight, the importance of mother tongue was told to the whole world. Dr. Tanweer Jamal Kazmi, Dr. Shahbaz Ansari, Dr. Omprakash Singha Deo and Mohammad Asif specially participated in this program. The meeting was conducted by Professor Mohammad Issa.

SESSION : 2022-2023

Departmental Seminar PG:

PG Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized a Departmental Seminar for PG students during 13th August 2022 on Jharkhand mein Urdu Afsananigari. Dr. Afsar Kazmi was the Keynote Speaker of the Seminar and Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz was present as Chief Guest. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari conducted the programme. Md Waliullah, Aisha Ansaria Neha Perween and Aman Saba participated and presented their papers in this seminar.

Book Release Ceremony :

A Collection of Essays of a senior faculty member of the Department Dr. Afsar Kazmi, titled “Zawia Dar Zawia” was released in a ceremony organized by the Department on 18^th September 2022. This function was presided by Dr. Moammad Reyaz and Prof. Sima Jabeen, Rtd. Head of Urdu Department, Karim City College Jamshedpur was the Chief Guest. The Program was held in the Faculty Studies of Karim City College and witnessed by a good number of faculty members of Karim City College, along with literary gentry of the city. A good number of students of the Department were also present to mark the occasion.

A Collection of Poetry of the faculty member of the Department Mohammad Issa (Gauhar Aziz) titled “Andhere Ujale” was released in a ceremony organized by “Dabistan-e-Jamshedpur collaborated with Department of Urdu, Karim City College, Jamshedpur on 4^th February 2023. This function was presided by famous poet Mr. Aslam Badr and Dr. Hassan Imam Mallick (Sports Manager, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur) was the Chief Guest. Program was held in the College Auditorium of Karim City College and witnessed by a good number of faculty members of Karim City College, along with literary gentry of the city. A good number of students of the Department were also present to mark the occasion.

Guest Lecture :

A Guest Lecture on noted Poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz delivered by a known scholar Prof. Ahmad Badr (Rtd.) Asstt. Professor, Department of Urdu, Karim City College, Jamshedpur was organized by the Department on 12^th April, 2023. Apart from the students all teachers of Urdu Department along with Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz and faculty members of other departments attended this program. The program was conducted by Mohammad Issa. It was ended with a fruitful question answer session.

Farewell to outgoing batch :

A farewell program was organized by the Post-Graduate Sem-2 students for the outgoing batch of Post Graduate Sem-4 students. This program was attended by the students of both the sessions along with the faculty members, Controller of Examination Dr. B. N. Tripathi and Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz. In this program senior students shared their memories, teaching learning experiences and valuable tips with the junior ones.

SESSION : 2021-2022

Program of Story Recitation:

In the Department of Urdu, Karim City College, a program of story recitation is organised for the students of every semester in which students from UG and PG both the classes participate and one student recites a famous story of a great story writer.

This time this program was organised on the date 14^th March 2022 (Monday) in E-Class Room No.1. Department Head Dr. Afsar Kazmi presided the program, Dr. Shahbaz Ansari presented his views on the art of story recitation and the student of Graduation Mohammad Minhaj recited the famous story “Kafan” written by Premchand. In the end Prof. Ahmed Badr and Prof. Mohammad Issa presented the review.

Program of Poetry Recitation:

Just as understanding poetry is very important for a student of literature, similarly poetry recitation i.e. the style of reading poetry is also very important. Under the same idea, the Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized the event in Class Room No.2 in which three students presented Nazm and Ghazal. Safdar Haroon, a student of post-graduation recited Allamaa Iqbal’s Ghazal “Kabhi Aaye Haqiqat Muntaxa” and Noor Tanweera student of under-graduation recited Ghalib’s Ghazal “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi ke Har Khwahish pr Dam Nikle” and student of under-graduation Adeeba Jamil beautifully presented Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s poem “Mujhe Pehli si Mohabbat Mere Mehboob Na Maang”. This event was held under the presidentship of the Head of the Department Dr. Afsar Kazmi. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari and Prof. Mohammad Issa expressed his views on the style of reading poetry.

Essay Writing Competition:

An Essay Writing Competition for under-graduation & post-graduation students was organized on 16^th May 2022 (Monday) in Room No. 23. The topic of the competition was “Hamari Zindagi per Taleem ke Asraat.” One hour was given to the students to complete the essay.

SESSION : 2020-2021

Seminar on Sahir Ludhyanvi :

The seminar on “Sahir Ludhiynvi” was organized by 6^th March, 2021. On the occasion of the birth centenary of the world famous Urdu poet and lyricist of Indian cinema, Sahir Ludhyanvi, the Postgraduate Urdu Department, Karim City College organised a seminar in the College Auditorium in which the world famous Urdu Scholar Professor Ali Ahmed Fatmi participated as the chief guest. He presented the keynote address. From Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Jayantgarh, Chaibasa and many scholars from Jamshedpur presented their research papers. This seminar was organised in two sessions and ended in the evening. The program was conducted by Prof. Ahmad Badr and the Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz expressed his gratitude in the presence of secretary and former principal of the college Dr. Mohammad Zakaria and former department head Professor Sima Jabeen.

SESSION : 2019-2020

Departmental Seminar PG:

P.G. Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized a Departmental Seminar for PG students on 4^th September 2019 on the topic “Urdu Drama Anar Kali. Dr. Afsar Kazmi was the Keynote Speaker of the Seminar. Examination Controller Dr. B. N. Tripathi was present as a Chief Guest. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari conducted the program. Md. Wasim Firdaus, Shaequa Naaz, Zareen Fatma and Sadaf Maryam participated and presented their papers in this seminar. Prof. Seema Jabeen expressed her reviews on the performance of the students. Prof. Ahmad Badr presented vote of thanks.

Guest Lecture :

A Guest Lecture on noted Urdu Novelist and Story Writer Premchand delivered by Dr. Sandhya Sinha, Asstt. Professor, Dept. of Hindi, Karim City College, Jamshedpur was organized by the Department on 31^st July 2019 (Wednesday). Apart from the students, all teachers of Urdu Department along with Principal Dr. Mohammad Zakaria and faculty members of other departments attended this program. The program was conducted by Mohammad Issa. It was ended with a fruitful question answer session. Dr. Gupta explained all novels by Premchand and said him a great writer of Dehaat.

Web Lecture

A Web Lecture was organised through Google Meet on the topic “Kalimuddin Ahmad ki Tanquidi wa Tahquiqi Khidmat” The event was organized on 21^st June 2020. The famous scholar and Head, Department of Urdu, Patna University, Patna and editor of “Urdu Journal” Dr. Shahab Zafar Azmi was the chief speaker. He delivered a detailed lecture on Prof. Kalimuddin Ahmad and his great contribution in Urdu Criticism. He said that Kalimuddin Ahmad was a bebaak naquid in Urdu. He neglected criticism in Urdu and he invited Urdu Dunia to pay attention to the real meaning of criticism. Prof. Sima Jabeen said thanks to all. Prof. in charge Dr. Mohammad Reyaz welcomed the guest and all Urdu loving people joined the web Lecture. Dr. Sima jabeen, Dr. Afsar Kazmi, Dr. Shafiullah Ansari, Dr. Ajaz Ahmad, Dr. Aaley Ahmad, Dr. Fakhrudding, Prof. Mohammad Issa, Dr. Shahbaz Ansari, Dr. Anwari Buegum, Dr. Ruqauya Bano and a great number of students from Jamshedpur joined the lecture.

Web Lecture

A Web Lecture was organised through Google Meet. This was organized on 24th June 2020. The topic of the Lecture was “Meer Taqui Meer ki Shairy” Dr. Dabeer Ahmad a famous scholar and critic in Urdu Literatue, Maulana Azad College, Kolkata delivered a detail Lecture on Meer Taqui Meer and his Shayri. Prof. Ahmad Badr conducted he programme. Prof. in charge Dr. Mohammad Reyaz welcomed the guest and all Urdu loving people joined the web Lecture. Dr. Shahab Zafar Azmi from Patna, Dr. Sima jabeen, Dr. Afsar Kazmi, Dr. Shafiullah Ansari, Dr. Ajaz Ahmad, Dr. Aaley Ahmad, Dr. Fakhrudding, Prof. Mohammad Issa, Dr. Shahbaz Ansari, Dr. Anwari Buegum, Dr. Ruqauya Bano and a great number of students from Jamshedpur joined the lecture. Dr. Afsar Kazmi delivered vote of thanks.

SESSION : 2018-2019

Baitbazi:

In the month of August, the department organized Baitbazi with a purpose to create a literary environment. The competition was organized in E- Class Room-2 on 10^th August, 2018. Four teams from both UG and PG participated in Baitbazi. There were two participants in every team. Dr. Afsar Kazmi presided the program and it was conducted by Prof. Mohmmad Issa. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari gave his critical comments after the event. The competition continued for two hours and Team No. 3 (Tabassum and Farhat Nishat) of PG was declared as the winner and Team No. 2 (Md. Adil & Nigar Perween) stood as the runner.

Departmental Seminar (UG):

P.G. Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized a Departmental Seminar for UG students on 13th December, 2018 (Thursday) on the topic “Nazeer Akberabadi: Shakhsiyat and Fun”. Prof. Ahmad Badr was the Keynote Speaker of the Seminar and Principal Dr. Mohammad Zakria was present as the Chief Guest. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari conducted the program. Md. Wasim Ansari, Sabahat Arshi, Ghazala Perween and Shahina Perween participated and presented their papers in the seminar. Dr. Afsar Kazmi proposed the vote of thanks.

Departmental Seminar (PG):

PG Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized a Departmental Seminar for PG students on 12^th January. 2019 (Saturday) on the topic “Urdu Sahafat: Mazi aur Hal”. Prof. Ahmad Badr was the Keynote Speaker of the Seminar and Principal Dr. Mohammad Zakaria was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Mohammad Issa conducted the program. Dil Mohammad Ansari, Shahla Tarannum and Farhat Nishat participated and presented their papers in this seminar. Dr. Afsar Kazmi analysed the seminar and Dr. Shahbaz Ansari presented vote of thanks.

Essay Writing Competition:

An Essay Writing Competition was organized for the UG and PG students on 25^th March 2019 (Monday) in Room No. 2 at 1:00 a.m. The topic of the competition was “Urdu Shairy mein Ghazal ka Muqam” which was announced earlier. Ten student of UG and Six student of PG participated in the competition. Dil Mohammad of PG stood first, whereas, Shahina Perween won the second prize. Prof. Ahmad Badr evaluated the essays of the competition.

Urdu Quiz:

P.G. Department of Urdu, Karim City College organized a Quiz Competition for UG and PG students on 27^th April 2019 (Saturday) on the topic of “History of Urdu Literature”. Dil Mohammad was the quiz master. About twenty students participated in the event. Farhat Nishat got maximum points and stood first and Kahkashan Afreen got the 2^nd prize. The winner and runner got prizes by the Principal Dr. Mohammad Zakaria. Prof. Sima Jabeen, Dr. Afsar Kazmi, Prof. Ahmad Badr and Prof. Mohammad Issa were present in the event. Dr. Shahbaz Ansari presented vote of thanks.

Regional Seminar:

A regional Seminar on the topic of “Shaeq Muzaffarpur: Bahaisiyat Ghazalgo Shayer” was organized on 1^st April 2018 (Sunday) in E-Class Room-2 organised by PG Department of Urdu, Karim City College, Jamshedpur. In the seminar 50 scholars, Professors and Urdu loving people attended the program. Ten scholars presented their papers. Prof. Sima Jabeen chaired the seminar and Prof. Ahmad Badr delivered the keynote address. Specially Dr. Anwari Begum, Rashid Jahan Anwar, Firdaus Jabeen, Tanweer Akhtar Roomani, Dr. Akhtar Azad, Jameel Mazhar, Anwar Adeeb, Taban wasti were present in the seminar.

Guest Lecture :

A Guest Lecture entitled “Urdu Nasrnigari mein Jharkhand ka Hissa” was delivered by a known scholar Dr. Jamshed Quamar, Asstt. Professor, Department of Urdu, Ranchi University, Ranchi was organized by the Department on 3^rd October 2018 (Wednesday). Apart from the students all teachers of Urdu Department along with Principal Dr. Mohammad Zakaria and faculty members of other departments attended this program. The program was conducted by Mohammad Issa. It was ended with a fruitful question answer session.

Departmental Achievements

Departmental Achievements

The history of the Urdu department of Karim City College has been very bright. The teachers who joined this department since the beginning were scholars in their respective fields and are still remembered in the Urdu world.

Manzar Shahab was the first head of the department, who was known as a famous litterateur, Critic, Dramatist of Urdu and poet, he is still taught in the Urdu curriculum. He wrote “Aur Phir Bayan Apna”(Critical essays), Pairahan-e-Jaan (Poetry collections) and Majrooh Parinde ki Sadaa (Poetry collection). The books written by them are a great achievement of the Urdu department of the College.
Zaki Anwar has also been a professor of the Urdu department, who has the distinction of being a great Urdu litterateur. He was a great novelist and story writer. He wrote 30 Novels along with about 500 short stories and plays. Shikast hi Shikast, Heere ka Jigar, Zahr, Zanjeer, Menhdi aour Angarey and Sheesha-e-Dil are his commended novels. His stories are still included in the curriculum of many universities.
Manzar Kazmi was the head of the Urdu department of this college. He is also a great litterateur. He is famous and is remembered as a story writer and has also being taught in the curriculum of many universities. Many researches have also been done on him. The name of his main book is Laxman Rekha. His literary essays and research work were published as Maqalat-e-Manzar and Atraf-e-Ghazal.
Syed Ahmed Shamim became the head of the department. He is known as a progressive writer and poet. His books are Arzang, Be Dar-o- Deewar and Doobti Shaam.
Ahmed Badr served as a professor in the Urdu department from 2003 to 2023. He was also accepted as a famous poet and litterateur. His famous books are “Hasil-e-Mutalya” and “Kahan se Laut Aayhe”. His poetry collection “Sheesh Ka Saiban” is included in the syllabus of many universities. He has edited the Research Journal “Tahqeeq”.
Afsar Kazmi is also a well-known litterateur and has also contributed to the Urdu world. His books are Manzar Kazmi ki Afsana Nigari, Jharkhand ke Muntakhib Afsana Nigar, Panch Azim Afsana Nigar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Par-e-Shikasta (Poetry Collection), Mujtaba Hussain ba Haisiyat Tanz Nigar, etc.
Mohammad Issa is also a professor in the Department of Urdu, Karim City College, He is a famous poet in the Urdu literary world with his pen name of Gauhar Aziz. His poetry collection is published in the name of “Andhere Ujale”.
Shahbaz Ansari is working as assistant Professor. His expertise is in Urdu fiction and novel. He appointed as evaluator and question paper setter for UG & PG examination, Kolhan University, Chaibasa and Women University, Jamshedpur. He has been Invited to deliver lectures and as a subject expert for UG & PG viva voce examination conducted in different colleges. He also participated in orientation Programme, workshops, and seminars/conferences and published articles in journals.

Students Achievements

Department of Urdu, Karim City College, Jamshedpur conduct undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students’ success in different fields including government jobs is a great achievement of the department.

1. Tarannum Begum

Tarannum Begum completed her Post graduation in Urdu from our college. She was a bright and dedicated student of session 2015-2017. She was the university topper. She qualified BPSC TRE-2: 11^th -12^th High School and joined in U.M.S. Amas, Gaya on 12^th Feb. 2024.

2. Shehla Tarannum

Shehla Tarannum was a student of Urdu at Karim City College. Her session was 2017-2019. After passing M.A she was selected as a teacher by JPSC in 2020 and posted in R P Patel High School Jugsalai, since then she is serving there as an Urdu teacher.

3. Md. Tausif Iqbal

Md. Tausif Iqbal, S/o-Md. Shamimuddin was a student of Urdu department, Karim City College. His session was 2018-2020. After passing M.A he qualified BPSC TRE-1: 9^th -10^th High School and joined in U.H.S. Sarebad, Sono, Jamui on 15^th Nov. 2023 to 20 Feb. 2024.

He also qualified BPSC TRE-2: 11^th -12^th High School and joined in U.M.S. Anandpur, Laxmipur, Jamui on 21^st Feb. 2024.

4. Dil Mohammad

Dil Mohammad was a student of Urdu at Karim City College. His session was 2017-2019.

After passing M.A. he went to do B. Ed. by MANUU, Asansol.

This year 2024 he was selected as a PGT teacher by BPSC and posted in UPGRADED INTER

HIGH SCHOOL(UHS), Dariya pur, Gaya, Bihar and now he is serving there as an Urdu teacher.

5. Md. Waliullah

Md. Waliullah was a student of Urdu, department, Karim City College. His session was 2020-2022. After passing M.A. he qualified Test Exam and Interview (Sahayak Aacharya) And Joined Central Karimia Middle School as a teacher on 14^th Nov. 2022.

6. Nazia Karim

Nazia Karim was a student of Urdu at Karim City College. Her session was 2017-2019. After passing MA, she joined Bramha Nand Netralay Hospital. Since then, she is serving there as a nurse.

Waseem Firdaus, the student of the Department of Urdu, Karim City College. the students have gotten success to take admission in B.Ed.

Farhat Nishat, Tabassum Perween, Seema Shahla, Tabassum, Farhat Perween and Tarannum Begum were the students of the department. They passed the post-graduation and this year 2024 qualified the entrance test for Ph.D registration in Kolhan University, Chaibasa (Jharkhand).

Tarannum Begum obtained the highest marks in the annual examination of session 2015-2017 in Post-Graduation in Urdu conducted by Kolhan University and she was announced the University Topper in Urdu. And she was invited to provide teaching service for 1 year in the Department of Urdu, Kolhan university, Chaibasa.

Farhat Nishat obtained the highest marks in the annual examination of session 2017-2019 in Post-Graduation in Urdu conducted by Kolhan University and she was announced the University Topper in Urdu. And she was invited to provide teaching service for 1 year in the Department of Urdu, Kolhan university, Chaibasa.

Raushan Bano obtained the highest marks in the annual examination of session 2018-2020 in Post-Graduation in Urdu conducted by Kolhan University and she was announced the University Topper in Urdu. And she was invited to provide teaching service for 1 year in the Department of Urdu, Kolhan university, Chaibasa.

Tabassum Perween obtained the highest marks in the annual examination of session 2020-2022 in Post-Graduation in Urdu conducted by Kolhan University and she was announced the University Topper in Urdu. And she was invited to provide teaching service for 1 year in the Department of Urdu, Kolhan university, Chaibasa.

Result & Toppers

Departmental Result & Toppers (Last Five Years)

Result PG 2019 Result UG 2019

Total no of students : 19 Total no of students : 10

No. of Pass Student ; 19 No. of Pass Student : 09

Result in 1^st Class : 18 Result in 1^st Class : 02

Result in 2^nd Class : 01 Result in 2^nd Class : 07

Percentage of Result : 100% Percentage of Result : 90%

University Topper : Farhat Nishat

Result PG 2020 Result UG 2020

Total no of students : 16 Total no of students : 06

No. of Pass Student : 14 No. of Pass Student : 06