Academic Departments
B.A. and B.Com programmes offered at the college.
Undergraduate programmes affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University — 3 years, 6 semesters each.
Bachelor of Arts · B.A.
Arts Department
3-year undergraduate programme in language, literature, social sciences and humanities. Affiliated to MKBU, Bhavnagar.
Gujarati
Gujarati language, prose, poetry, drama, and classical literature. Faculty: Dr. Chayaben Dave (M.A., Ph.D.), Dr. Devji Solanki (Ph.D., NET — 15 yrs exp), and Dr. Dipa Parmar (Ph.D., NET).
Hindi
Hindi language and literature including poetry, prose, and modern writing. Faculty: Dr. Bhanubhai T. Purohit (Ph.D.), Prof. Reetaben U. Upadhyay (M.A.), and Prof. Shakuntlaben M. Makvana (M.A.).
English
English language and literature, communication skills, and literary analysis. Taught by Dr. Shiva Sharma (Ph.D., UGC NET) — 10 research publications in UGC-CARE listed journals.
Sanskrit
Sanskrit language, classical texts, Vedanta, Alankara-Shastra, and ancient Indian knowledge traditions. Faculty: Prof. Hareshbhai A. Joshi (M.A., 33+ yrs) and Dr. Swati N. Shah (Ph.D., GSLET).
Economics
Micro and macro economics, Indian economy, economic development, and policy. Faculty: Dr. Rajnikant P. Parsaniya, Prof. Ranchod G. Gagal, Dr. Aravind D. Laniya, Kanchanben G. Chaudhari (M.A. Gold Medal, GSET), and Sandip V. Vyas (Ph.D., 10 published books).
Sociology
Study of society, social institutions, culture, and human behaviour. Faculty: Prof. Ajantaba C. Gohil (IQAC Co-ordinator, 36 yrs), Dr. Rajeshkumar M. Sosa (Ph.D., G-Set), and Dr. Hirenkumar R. Chavda (Ph.D., G-Set).
Psychology
Study of human behaviour, cognition, and mental processes. Department offered as part of the B.A. programme at L.R. Valia Arts College.
History
Indian and world history, cultural heritage, and historiography. Faculty: Dr. Hitesh P. Bhatt (M.A., Ph.D. — 30+ years experience).
Bachelor of Commerce · B.Com
Commerce Department
3-year undergraduate programme in commerce and business studies. Head of Department: Bharti Patel (M.Com).
Accountancy
Financial accounting, cost accounting, and auditing. Headed by Bharti Patel (Head – Accountancy Dept., M.Com).
Economics
Business economics, market structures, commercial environment, and economic analysis. Faculty: Kanchanben G. Chaudhari (M.A. Gold Medal, GSET) and Sandip V. Vyas (Ph.D., GSET).
Business Law
Contract law, company law, consumer protection, and commercial regulations as applicable to business.
Taxation
Direct and indirect taxation, Income Tax Act, GST, and tax planning. Taught by Prof. Jigneshkumar V. Panchal (M.Com, M.B.A., Ph.D.).
Statistics
Business statistics, probability, data interpretation, and quantitative methods for commerce students.
Management
Principles of management, business organisation, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Taught by Prof. Jigneshkumar V. Panchal (M.Com, M.B.A., Ph.D.).
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