Faculty of Science
The Physics Department is the core department of Baba Farid College which was established in 2005 and is situated in centrally air conditioned building surrounded by lush green environment. Physics is one of the oldest academic disciplines which intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research. Boundaries of physics are not rigidly defined. New ideas in Physics often explain the Fundamental mechanisms of other sciences, while opening new avenues of research in areas such as Bio- physics and Quantum Chemistry. Physics also makes significant contributions through advances in new technologies that arise from theoretical breakthroughs. Nuclear physics led directly to the development of new products which have dramatically transformed modern-day society. Physics subject is taught to under graduate and post graduate classes in the department. BFGI earns the proud honour to run post graduate course in physics. It is one and only one Institute in Malwa Region having M.Sc in Pure Physics. The aim of the department throughout its existence is to meet the requirement of trained manpower in Physics for teaching, research and engineering with well qualified faculty and research labs.
The Department of Chemistry came into existence in the year 2005 and over a period of time, it has emerged as premier Departments of Baba Farid College. The Department have been rendering its services with specialization in Physical and Organic Chemistry. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty members from diverse streams and specializations. The varied courses offered by this department have made the students resourceful to get placed into different educational and industrial sectors.
The department is well known for its academic activities and has well equipped laboratories along with an excellent library with its best collection of books, journals and online resurces. Experiential learning through live-projects and Certificate Courses at both Graduation and Post-graduation level to encourage research activities. Seminar and extension lectures are also provided by the guest faculties to aspire the students.
With advent of the new era, other young and energetic faculty members have also joined the department. With this input the department is marching forward in newer areas of research and teaching. The accomplishments of this department are specially attributed to the collaborative efforts of the teaching faculty, students and the non-teaching staff of the department.
The Mathematics department is one of the prestigious department of Baba Farid College . It was established in 2006. Post graduation(M.Sc Maths) and Graduation course(B.Sc Hons Maths) run under this department. For the fulfilment of its teaching, the Department has competent faculty members with the high degree of excellence, which keeps pace with current developments in the field of specialization. The Department organizes a number of activities for the overall development of students like Extension lectures, Quiz contests, Conferences, Educational visits, Group discussions etc. The faculty participates in various conferences, seminars, workshops and field visits. The students are given the opportunity to participate at departmental academic events. This has enhanced their learning skills. The faculty and students have been exposed to the usage of computer packages and utilize audio visual aids for learning and teaching. In M.Sc Maths those elective subjects choose which are beneficial for students in CSIR-UGC NET and Coaching classes for CSIR-UGC NET are provided by Faculty to students along with their daily curriculum.
The Department of Biotechnology, a constituent of Baba Farid College was initiated in 2005 with the affiliation from Punjabi University Patiala. The focus of department is to provide excellent environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure for hands on training with industrial training. The Department offers graduation programme B.Sc. Biotechnology from 2005 and the programme updated to CBCS as B.Sc. (Honors) Biotechnology in 2018. A rich Faculty resource, each holding Doctoral Degree/CSIR or ARS NET with diverse skill sets, are engaged in intensive curriculum with students. The Department has a wide range of laboratories facilities namely Cell Biology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology Lab, Immunology and Biochemistry, Microbial & Environment Biotechnology Lab equipped with world class instrument facilities.
To ensure the quality student product, workshops/ seminars/ Industrial Expert Talks/Industrial Visits/internships organized regularly to disseminate developments in the discipline of Biotechnology. Research & Innovative projects are the backbone of progressing department. Students undergo industrial training at institutions of national repute like CRI Kasauli, NDRI, IIFPT- ICTC Bathinda, UCER – BFUHS, Faridkot, GADVASU- Ludhiana, PAU-Ludhiana, Verka Milk Plant Pvt. Ltd., Punjabi University Patiala, Orbit Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Chandigarh, Biotech Research Zirakpur, Abca Biosolutions- Mohali etc. for experimental, hands on experience to increasing the possibility of research, social development employment and entrepreneurship for students in this industrial belt. Student feedback is taken by conducting regular tests, their participation in the various committee Board and participation in cultural activities to enhance their learning skills.
The Department of Science is an integral and important part of Baba Farid College, Bathinda. For the fullfillment of its teaching, the Department has competent faculty members with the high degree of excellence, which keeps pace with current developments in the field of specialization.
For the overall development of students, the Department has outstanding infrastructure facilities, including well-equipped classrooms and fully furnished Physics & Chemistry labs for providing practical exposure to the students.
The Department organizes a number of activities for the overall development of students like Extension lectures, Quiz contests, Conferences, Educational visits, Group discussions etc. Projects are given to students in every subject in every semester to create scientific reasoning among students. Special teaching methodologies are also used to make teaching more effective and interesting for students.
Computer Science Department of Baba Farid College, Bathinda is a teaching department that aims at providing quality education in the field of Computer Science. Apart from teaching postgraduate and under-graduate classes, the faculty is also involved in research and development programs. The support structure of the department provides all the required non-academic support to the students and the faculty. The department organizes various extension lectures, Seminars, Conferences throughout the academic session that provided students and the faculty more help in their research and study.
Today, Information Technology has become pervasive, while its parent, Computing Science, has become hard to find. There are several ways to present the canonical core of computing science. Over the years we have developed a distinctive style and method that bridges the theory-practice divide while remaining grounded in the core. To fulfill the need of practical knowledge the department has seven fully equipped computer labs and one Language Lab having ultra modern hardware and software. We want the education imparted to our students to be the basis of a lifetime of learning.
We have a large Departmental library accessible to all students. The library has a very large and varied collection of books and journals along with Online public access system, which is a very useful platform to access all the material online.
Student-teacher relations are quite cordial. Guided by their faculty, students give the department a dynamic character and an active culture.
The Department of Zoology, Baba Farid College, Deon, Bathinda was established in 2018. The Department was initiated with Master's degree programme in the field of Zoology to impart quality education and to produce a class of committed teachers, researchers and technocrats to safeguard animal ethos and modernize the use of animals in century old traditions in Punjab. The role of educational institutions is to understanding the biodiversity, ecology, entomology, etc. The vision is to provide academic leadership to the subject of zoology and undertake quality research of global standing while maintaining teaching quality at both UG& PG levels, ensuring high academic performance of the students empowered with entrepreneurial and industrial skills as also enlightened with the research avenues.
There are well equipped and state of art practical facilities available. The department has good instrumental facilities like Laminar Flow Clean Air Bench, Refrigerated Centrifuges, Spectrophotometer, Electrophoresis-systems, Trans-illuminators, pH meters, PCR Machine, Ice Flaking Machine, Electrical Balance, Autoclaves, Deep Freezer, Refrigerators, BOD Incubator, Magnetic Stirrer, Water Baths, Dry Bath, Micropipettes and Distillation Units, Homogeniser, Microtomy, Glass Bead Sterilizers, Ovens, Incubators etc.
The Department of Botany, Baba Farid College, Deon, Bathinda came into existence in 2018 with a view to prepare students desirous of learning, understanding, teaching and practicing various aspects of Plant science. The Department offers teaching in the subject of botany at the undergraduate and post graduate level. Department is committed to have the best infrastructure and facilities for imparting good quality higher education. The department takes a conscious effort to expand its teaching program bringing together novel developments in the field with traditional to advanced areas of Botany through field excursions and projects. Our mission is to strive for an excellent environment for learning in Botany/Plant Sciences and produce graduates and post graduates equipped with skills necessary to fulfil their role in contemporary society. Our vision is to maintain our position as the premier department of higher learning and research in Botany and to further commit ourselves to academic excellence.
Faculty of Arts
The Department of English is an integral and important part of Baba Farid College. The Department currently offers Post Graduation in English (Master of Arts) - a two year regular program. Additionally, It caters the needs of the various undergraduate programs of Baba Farid College that includes English language as a course.
The Department is a fine blend of youthful exuberance and practical experience. The faculty members are dedicatedly engaged in research (in which students are involved as well) and teaching. The Department organizes a number of developmental activities for its students and faculty: Extension/Guest lectures, Workshops, Various Co-curricular events and contests, Educational visits etc. Literary club is also a crucial part of the department that organizes competitions where the students of literature can explore their talents. It provides a platform to the students where they get exposure of creative activities related to literature.
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਬਾਬਾ ਫ਼ਰੀਦ ਕਾਲਜ ਦਾ ਇਕ ਅਹਿਮ ਤੇ ਅਨਿੱਖੜਵਾਂ ਅੰਗ ਹੈ।ਯੋਗ ਤੇ ਮਿਹਨਤੀ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਨਿਰੰਤਰ ਇਸ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਨੂੰ ਨਵੀਂਆਂ ਬੁਲੰਦੀਆਂ ਵੱਲ ਲਿਜਾਣ ਲਈ ਯਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਸਮੇਂ-ਸਮੇਂ ਤੇ ਕਾਲਜ ਦੇ ਬਹੁ-ਪੱਖੀ ਤੇ ਬਹੁ-ਦਿਸ਼ਾਵੀ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੀ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ਨਿਭਾ ਰਿਹਾ। ਇਸ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵਿਚ ਯੂ.ਜੀ.ਸੀ.ਨੈੱਟ, ਪੀ.ਐੱਚ-ਡੀ ਯੋਗਤਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਨਿਭਾਅ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਐੱਮ.ਏ. ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੋ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਕੋਰਸ ਵੀ ਚਲਾਇਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਟੀ ਪੁਜੀਸ਼ਨਾ ਹਾਸਿਲ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।
ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਤਿਭਾ ਨਿਖਾਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਾਲਜ ਵੱਲੋਂ WINGS ਨਾਮ ਦਾ ਰਿਸਾਲਾ ਕੱਢਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਹਿਤਕ ਤੇ ਕਲਾਤਮਿਕ ਰੁਚੀਆਂ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਅਵਸਰ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਲਿਟਰੇਰੀ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੀ ਸਥਾਪਨਾ ਵੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਸਾਹਿਤਕ ਗਤੀਵਿਧੀਆਂ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਧ ਚੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਅੰਤਰ-ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਪੱਧਰ ਦੇ ਕਾਨਫ਼ਰੰਸ ਤੇ ਸੈਮੀਨਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਪਰਚੇ ਪੜ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਉੱਥੇ ਹੀ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਖੇਤਰੀ ਮੇਲਿਆਂ ਵਿਚ ਮੱਲ੍ਹਾਂ ਮਾਰ ਕੇ ਮਾਣ ਮੱਤਾਂ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਸਿਰਜ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।
ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਬਹੁ-ਪੱਖੀ ਸ਼ਖ਼ਸੀਅਤ ਨੂੰ ਉਸਾਰਨ ਲਈਬਾਬਾ ਫ਼ਰੀਦ ਕਾਲਜ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਵਿਦਿਅਕ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਗਤੀਵਿਧੀਆਂ ਕਰਵਾਈਆਂ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਕਾਨਫ਼ਰੰਸ,ਵਰਕਸ਼ਾਪ,ਵਿਸਥਾਰ ਭਾਸਣ, ਰੂ-ਬ-ਰੂ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਅਤੇ ਵਿੱਦਿਅਕ ਟੂਰ ਆਦਿ। ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਚੰਗੇਰੇ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਲਈ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਪ੍ਰਯਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਰਹੇਗਾ।
The department was elevated as P.G. Department in the year 2011 with the objective of fulfilling the demand of the students as the number of students studying history as a subject increased manifolds. The department aims to promote not only the study of history as a subject but also to promote inquisitiveness amongst students and learning through research in their respective areas i.e. to promote & trace local history through various activities organized by the department.
The MA programme of the department is spread over 4 semesters involving 96 credits; the study of the history of Punjab is compulsory. Along with the PG Program, the department also serves the needs of undergraduate students studying History as a course.
The driving force of History department is its highly qualified and dedicated faculty. The teachers attend various Orientation and Refresher's Courses, faculty development programme, seminars, conferences, and workshops to upgrade and update their knowledge and to catch up with the latest theories and trends in their respective fields. As a result, our students have consistently excelled in academics and extra-curricular activities. Faculty have published articles in leading journals of the country and upgrading their academic profile.
Apart from academics, the department organizes seminars, lecture and other functions of historical importance to provide students with a platform to showcase their curricular as well as extracurricular talents. The faculty members undertake constant endeavours for the all round development of the students.
The Department of Political Science is an integral part of Baba Farid College. The Department currently offers Post Graduation in Political Science-Two year regular programme since 2011.
The Department of Political Science is dedicated to understanding and explaining Politics. Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour, in a rapidly changing world. It studies how a society governs itself at all levels and various ideas about how it should be governed in the future. Government is a core component of power and policy structures - it authors how a society organizes itself for collective action. Political structures and governments are in constant flux and that makes this a very exciting major to choose. Politics is a central component of our culture and daily it grows more complicated due to globalization issues and world events.
Department of Political Science offers courses on a range of topics both on domestic and international politics. Students study governance systems, public policies, political behaviour and institutional design. Courses use a variety of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative and stress on written and oral communication so as to increase the analytic skills of our students. The department prepares students not only to be effective citizens but for a large number of contemporary careers which require analytic thinking and the knowledge of sophisticated research methods.
The faculty of the department is a fine blend of youthful exuberance and experience. Faculty members are dedicatedly engaged in teaching and research. Students got merit positions in University exam, also excellent result every year.
Time to time Department organizes a number of development activities for its students and faculty: Extension/Guest lectures, Workshops, visit of important places, debate, discussion, various co-curricular events etc.
The Department of Economics was acknowledged as a centre for excellence in teaching and research. It offers courses on M.A in economics. Moreover, Department supports the interdisciplinary courses at undergraduate level. These programs have a strong theoretical and quantitative focus with an emphasis on empirical application.
The faculty is best-in-class and work vigorously towards making the program comprehensive, wholesome while delivering authentic value to students.
The department pays extreme emphasis on experiential learning opportunities throughout the curriculum including the required internship, course assignments and other skill development projects.
Department of Geography established in the year 2011 in Baba Farid College which offers a post graduate program as M.Sc. Geography along with elective subject-Geography for Bachelor of Arts. The main aim of the department is to enable students at the forefront of education, mapping skills, research and to enhance the professional development of students. The concept of smart classroom is highly endorsed in the department where ICT multimedia is used along with green/white board for lecture delivering, use of 3D models, animations, live project presentation, quiz competitions, field project reports that involves an extensive field work are basic features of the department.
Students in the M.Sc. degree program will get an ability to think analytically about contemporary Environmental Issues from Local to Global level. Students will be well known about sustainable practices as solutions to the major environmental problems. Students will have an in-depth understanding of, and mastery of the literature of Geography both in Physical as well as Human Geography. M.Sc. Geography will enhance students’ skills and knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS, which is widely used for monitoring, assessing and analysis the earth surface time to time. The program is helpful to demonstrate an ability to present and defend research work in oral, written, graphic and cartographic forms. The under graduate students will be able to understand the geography of world, locations, climates, landforms and basics of map making skills. The field visits initiated by the department for post graduate and under graduate students will enhance the knowledge of Geography students by giving them first-hand information about city mapping, planning and management.
The Department of Arts of Baba Farid College offers the degree program leads to the award of Bachelors’ of Arts degree. The degree program of B.A (General) initiated in 2005. Department of Arts contains elements from the Social Sciences which is interdisciplinary in nature.
Arts include those academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture. In the Renaissance, the term contrasted with divinity and referred to what is now called classics, the main area of secular study in universities at the time. In contemporary times, the Arts are more frequently contrasted with natural, and sometimes social sciences, as well as professional training.
The department is collaboration of social sciences, languages and arts disciplines. The department offers Economics, Mathematics, Geography, Political Science, History, Music, Physical Education and Computer Applications, English Literature and Punjabi Literature as elective courses for the fulfillment of Bachelors’ of Arts degree. Use of ICT, green/white boards, computer and geography labs, live projects, quiz competitions and field visits are integral part of the department.
Faculty of Mgt. & Commerce
The department of Management was started in the year 2008 under the BABA FARID COLLEGE.
The faculty of the Management studies is a fine blend of youthful exuberance and experience. The department has outstanding infrastructural facilities. In addition to the well furnished rooms and library, computer labs are there, for providing practical training to the students. The department has excellent sports facilities and has attained National/International achievements in sports as well a cultural events.
The Department organizes a number of developmental activities for its students and faculty: Extension/ Guest lectures, Workshops, Various Co-curricular events and contests, Educational visits etc.
Commerce is one of the most lucrative options for students Now-a-days. While pursuing a course in the field of commerce, one acquires the knowledge of business or trade, nature and fluctuations in market, basic of economics, Government policies etc. Commerce is the most versatile branch that makes students ready to work in various domains. Since the Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies among the third world countries, the need for talented professionals, who can contribute towards the growth of the economy, is increasing. To serve the purpose, BABA FARID COLLEGE is imparting quality education in Commerce.
The focus today has moved towards Tourism/Service industry after a long journey through agriculture and manufacturing industry. Service industry is the “People’s Industry”. This industry majorly deals with the products which are intangible things which can only be experienced. This course gives students the basics in navigating tourism & travel industry.
Students in this course will learn about latest trends in tourism business. Some introductory travel and tourism classes will highlight about the various positions available for tourism & travel students; these include hotel manager, airline manager, event planner, travel agent and others. The other thing worth mentioning is that the tourism & travel sector can be a lot of fun to work in. Your course will most likely to be varied, and this diversity will hopefully be reflected in the career you eventually end up in.
Faculty of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, a constituent of Baba Farid College was started in the year 2006. The department of Agricultural is at the forefront of agricultural education, producing students who are articulate and equipped with academic knowledge and practical skills suited to a range of agricultural and rural sector employment opportunities. Our college is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala offering B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture a 4 year programme after 10+2 and M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) a 2 years programme after graduation.The infrastructural facilities of the Department include Agricultural farm equipped with farm machinery for providing training to students in all practical (through teaching at the College Farms) aspects of soil, water and crop management.
We have well established plant nursery, acquainting students with horticultural and floricultural aspects. There are twelve well equipped labs with latest equipments, instruments, specimens and chemicals providing facilities for Soil and Water testing, seed quality testing, diagnosing plant samples for diseases and insects attack, recording weather observations, milk testing and preparing various milk products, animal care and management, land surveying etc. to enable students in tackling problems encountered by farmers in farming. Besides this, the Department of Agriculture is also equipped with hi-tech facilities like wi-fi system for internet access. We are also putting our efforts to provide research oriented education to the students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy). For this, we have subscriptions of number of journals and agriculture magazines. It is worth mentioning here that the Department has Ph.D. holder, NET qualified and experienced staff in the field of Agronomy, Agro-meteorology, Entomology, Horticulture, Forestry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant pathology, Soil Science, Botany, Zoology and Agricultural Engineering.
Students of Agriculture are performing Live Projects on various aspects like cultivation of vegetables, raising of vegetable nursery, latest techniques like use of leaf colour chart, bulb set technique of raising Kharif onion, training and pruning of fruit plants, hybrid seed production, soil testing, collection of live diseased samples of various crops, use of agricultural machinery and equipments, preservation of fruits and vegetables, bee-keeping, vermicompost etc.
Career Opportunities
Regular employer liaison aims to ensure that you receive the relevant training required in today’s competitive market place, thus placing you ahead in the job-race. Some examples of the areas of job opportunities that our graduates have secured in recent times include:
- ADO, HDO and Soil Conservation Officer (SCO)
- Markfed Field Officer / Asstt Field Officer
- Officers in food supplies, FCI department, Mandi Board, Ware House Corporation, NABARD
- Agricultural Research Scientist in SAUs and ICAR
- Officers in Pesticide Cos. , Seed Cos. And Fertilizer Cos. ( NFL, IFFCO, KRIBHCO, MARKFED)
- Officers in Govt, sponsored seed corporation (SSC/NSC)
- Manager or assistant manager/ field officer in other Govt. Semi- Govt. sector like Banking, Insurance sector etc.
- Can compete for all competitive Exam (ICS, IAS, PCS, IFS, IPS, PPS, SSC etc.)
- Farming and managing farms in India and abroad.
- Feed and agrochemical based businesses.
- Food chain industry sectors.
- Banking, marketing, consultancy, public relations, land agency.
- Further study or research at postgraduate level, lecturing.