Kokborok – Government Degree College Khumulwng

Department of Kokborok

Brief Profile of the Department

The Department of Kokborok started from the session 2011 as a foundation course and Certificate course. kokborok as a elective subject started from 2012. In 2023 NEP (New Education Policy) syllabus also included. Now the Department subject offered Major, Minor, Inter-disciplinary and Elective . Kokborok is a Sino-Tibetan Language family and Tibeto-Burman language of Bodo-Garo sub-group. Kokborok is spoken mainly in the North Eastern State of Tripura, India. Kokborok has been recognized as an official language of Tripura since 1979.

Vision

To preserve, promote and strengthen the Kokborok language, literature, and cultural heritage.
To become a leading center of excellence in Kokborok studies and research.
To empower students with linguistic and cultural knowledge that contributes to the socio-cultural development of Tripura.
To foster pride and identity among students through the study of Indigenous language and traditions.
To create globally aware graduates who value their roots and contribute positively to society.

Mission

To provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences in Kokborok language and literature.
To develop students’ skills in reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking in Kokborok.
To encourage research, documentation, and publication related to Kokborok culture, history, and literature.
To organize seminars, workshops, cultural programs, and field studies to deepen cultural understanding.
To collaborate with academic bodies, tribal organizations, and cultural institutions for language development.
To promote inclusive education that respects linguistic diversity and Indigenous knowledge systems.
To inspire students to contribute to the preservation and modernization of Kokborok.

Year of Establishment

2011

Program Offer with Intake Capacity

Sl No	Program Offers	Intake Capacity
1.	B.A Major	150
2.	B.A Minor	150
3.	B.A Interdisciplinary	150

Course Structure for B.A Major, Minor, and Interdisciplinary

SEMESTER		NAME OF PAPER	CREDIT
I	MAJOR-I	Growth and Development of Kokborok Language	04
	MAJOR-II	Kokborok Poetry-I	04
	MINOR-I	Language Family	04
	INTERDISCIPLINARY-I	Kokborok Oral Literature	03
II	MAJOR-III	Introduction to Kokborok Language	04
	MAJOR-IV	Kokborok Short Story-I	04
	MINOR-II	Kokborok Folk Literature	04
III	MAJOR-V	History of Kokborok Literature-I	04
	MAJOR-VI	Kokborok Novel-I	04
	MINOR-III	Introduction to Kokborok Language	04
	INTERDISCIPLINARY-II	History of Kokborok Language	03
IV	MAJOR-VII	Linguistics-I	04
	MAJOR-VIII	Kokborok Drama-I	04
	MINOR-IV	Kokborok Poetry	04
	INTERDISCIPLINARY-III	History of Kokborok Literature
V	MAJOR-IX	Kokborok Folklore	04
	MAJOR-X	Kokborok Poetry-II	04
	MAJOR-XI	Kokborok Literary Essays	04
	MAJOR-XII	Kokborok Short Story-II	04
	MINOR-V	Kokborok Short Story and novel
VI	MAJOR-XIII	Literary Types	04
	MAJOR-XIV	History of Kokborok Literature-II	04
	MAJOR-XV	Kokborok Novel-II	04
	MAJOR-XVI	Kokborok Drama-II	04
	MINOR-VI	Literature in Translation	04

Faculty Members:

Name of Faculty	Designation	Qualification	Specialization	Work Experience	Photograph
Name of Faculty	Designation	Qualification	Specialization	UG	Photograph
Sri. Rabindra Debbarma	Assistant Professor	Double M.A. Linguistics & Kokborok, UGC-NET (Linguistics)	Literature, Folk study, Grammar etc.	2 Years
Smt. Soma Debbarma	Gusest Lecturer	M.A.	literature	7 Years
Sri. Suman Debbarma	Guest Lecturer	M.A.	Literature & Grammar	5 Years