Education

4 UGC NTA NET - 3 IIT GATE (AIR - 356, 507 & 430) - 18 UGC SET/SLET
Ph.D. RET (Research Entrance Test) Topper All India Rank 1 - Qualified University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2021 & June 2022 (merged cycles) with 98.09 percentile in English Literature, UGC - NTA National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2022 Cycle, UGC - NTA National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2023 Cycle and UGC - NTA National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2024 Cycle - IIT GATE 2022 in Humanities (English Literature) All India Rank (AIR) 507, IIT GATE 2023 in Humanities (English Literature) All India Rank (AIR) 356, IIT GATE 2025 in Humanities (English Literature) All India Rank (AIR) 430 - Qualified 18 SET (State Eligibility Test) / SLET (State Level Eligibility Test) for Assistant Professor.
1. Awarded Ph.D. in English Literature from the Department of English, Maharani Laxmi Bai Arts and Commerce College (An Autonomous Government College of Excellence), Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India (November 2021 – May 2025), with a research specialization titled "Quest for Queer Audience Space in Contemporary Indian Literature – Dissecting Intersectionality, Race, Gender, and Education." Successfully completed Ph.D. coursework with a percentage of 70.74% and a CGPA of 4.952.
2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with pedagogical specializations in English and Geography from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (2019–2021), with a consistent upward academic trajectory reflected in semester-wise scores of 71.67% (Semester I), 75.00% (Semester II), 78.06% (Semester III), and 78.54% (Semester IV).
3. Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature from the Department of English, Banaras Hindu University BHU (2017–2019) with a cumulative CGPA of 6.88 (equivalent to 64.3%), achieving semester-wise CGPAs of 7.00 in Semester I, 6.75 in Semester II, 7.00 in Semester III, and 6.75 in Semester IV.
4. Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the Department of English, Banaras Hindu University BHU (2013–2016) with a cumulative CGPA of 7.83 (equivalent to 73.8%), achieving semester-wise CGPAs of 7.95 in Semester I, 7.76 in Semester II, 8.63 in Semester III, 8.08 in Semester IV, 7.43 in Semester V, and 7.00 in Semester VI.
5. One-Year Certificate Course in Persian from the Department of Persian, Banaras Hindu University (2015–2016), with a cumulative CGPA of 6.6, achieving a Grade Point Average of 6.00 in the First Semester and 7.00 in the Second Semester.
6. Six Months Certificate Course in Yoga Practice at Malviya Centre for Peace and Human Values, Banaras Hindu University - BHU - (June 2018 - December 2018).
7. Two-Year Undergraduate Diploma in Arabic from the Department of Arabic, Banaras Hindu University BHU (2017–2019), with a cumulative CGPA of 7.1, achieving semester-wise CGPAs of 7.00 in Semester I, 6.33 in Semester II, 8.00 in Semester III, and 7.33 in Semester IV.

About

Sanskaram University is redefining the landscape of higher education by seamlessly integrating innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world application. Situated in Jhajjar, Haryana, the university offers a diverse array of programs, including B.Tech with specializations in Liberal Education, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Management, and BMLT.
At the heart of Sanskaram University's academic approach is a commitment to hands-on learning. Students engage in practical experiences through laboratory work, industry internships, and collaborative projects with leading organizations. This methodology ensures that graduates are not only well-versed in theoretical concepts but also adept at applying them in real-world scenarios.
The university's emphasis on research and innovation is supported by dedicated research centers, laboratories, and collaborative partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions worldwide. These partnerships provide students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate with experts in their respective fields.

Experience

With over four years of cumulative academic experience, I have served as an Assistant Professor of English across both the School of Business Studies and the School of Humanities and Literary Studies, wherein my responsibilities have extended beyond conventional pedagogy to encompass curricular innovation, scholarly mentorship, and institutional governance. My engagement has included substantive appointments such as Ph.D. Coordinator, SWAYAM Committee Member, and Class Coordinator within the business school, as well as Coordinator of the Equal Opportunity Cell and the Environment Cell in the humanities division. Additionally, I have been entrusted with membership in several key statutory and regulatory bodies, namely the Internal Complaints Committee, the Proctorial Board, the NAAC Criteria-3 Committee, and the Program Evaluation and Development Committee (PEDC), each of which required close involvement with quality assurance protocols, accreditation processes, and institutional compliance mechanisms. Beyond governance, I have actively contributed to student development initiatives, serving as a Personality Development Programme (PDP) Trainer and fostering intellectual engagement through sustained participation in literary and academic forums. Collectively, these roles reflect a professional trajectory distinguished by a synthesis of pedagogical rigor, administrative accountability, and institutional advancement.

Department

Department of English, School of Liberal Education

Area Of Expertise

1. Contemporary literary and Cultural Theory with thrust on Post-Theoretical developments.
2. Popular culture with focus on the Technologized Mass Media as well as Folk Cultural forms.
3. The theory and practice of Translation and Comparative Literature.
4. Western philosophy, especially from the Middle Ages to the Nineteenth Century, and its implications on ideological and cultural production.
5. Colonial and Literary History of Bengal.
6. Classical Indian philosophy and Aesthetic Theories.
7. Indian Aesthetics and Poetics, Indian Theory of Theatre and Performance, Comparative Poetics, Indian Philosophy of Language, India Philosophy (Buddhist, Nyaya, Mimamsa, and Kashmir Shaivism), Modern Irish Literature, Contemporary Irish Poetry, Modernist Poetry, Canadian Fiction, Nineteenth Century British Life, Literature and Thought.
8. Postcolonial Studies, Cultural Studies, Autobiography studies, Early modern Dalit Writing, Caste & Gender Studies, Literary Theory, Indian Writing in English.

Membership if Any

Annual Membership of Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad (Regd. & Founded in 1956), Bhopal for the Year 2023- 2024.

Research and Publications

1. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Self - Introspection and Social Fretfulness in G.V. Desani’s All about H. Hatterr’ in the Book - ‘English Literature - Text, Context and Media’ Edited by Dr. Suruchi Sharma & Dr. Kusum Kanger.Rudra Publishers & Distributors C-293 A, Street No. 3, West Karawal Nagar, New Delhi - 110094. ISBN - 978-93-92108-53-2.
2. Co - Authored a Chapter titled ‘Fading Artificial Borders in Amitav Ghosh’s In an Antique Land’ in the Book - ‘Amitav Ghosh - A Critical Spectrum’ Edited by Dr.Bijender Singh & Subrata Ray.Publishers & Distributors - Malik & Sons, C- 293 A, Street No. 3, West Karawal Nagar, New Delhi - 110094.ISBN 978-93- 92459- 11-5.
3. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Social Pragmatism and Cultural Relativism in the Novels of Vikram Seth’ in the Book - ‘English Literature - Major Trends, Themes & Styles’ Edited by Dr. Vinod K Chopra. Publishers & Distributors - Malik & Sons, C-293 A, Street No. 3, West Karawal Nagar, New Delhi - 110094. ISBN - 978-93- 92459-06-1.
4. Authored a Chapter titled ‘A Sensory Journey: Unveiling the Spellbinding World of 'The Mistress of Spices' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’ in the Book - ‘Indian Writing in English - Tropes, Trends, and Techniques’ Edited by Dr. Anand Prakash Dwivedi & Dr. Arvind Kumar Mishra. Publishers & Distributors - Malik & Sons, C-293 A, Street No. 3, West Karawal Nagar, New Delhi - 110094. ISBN -978-93-92459-0-85.
5. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Unveiling the Dynamic Interplay: An Exploration into the Nexus between Women's Empowerment Initiatives and the Holistic Development of Personality’ in the Book - ‘Dimension of Personality Development’ Edited by Sadhna Srivastava (Chief Editor) along with Rajeev Kumar Bhadkariya, Jogender & Khuswant Singh. Publishers & Distributors - Swaranjali Publication, No. -1B, Sector 10B, Vasundhara Sector 10, Delhi - 201012 in conjunction with the IQAC and the Department of Chemistry at Shyamlal Pandviya Government Post Graduate College, Morar, Gwalior (M.P) Sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Bhopal, Government of Madhya Pradesh. ISBN - 978-93-5470-983-8.
6. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Language as a Component Impacting Instructing and Learning Numerical Proficiency’ in the Book - ‘Mathematics Education’ Edited by P.C Agarwal & Arup Kumar Saha. Publishers & Distributors - National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar - 751022, Odisha. ISBN - 978-81-960419-3-9.
7. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Analysing Female Dalit Authorship and Current Literary Trends’ in the Book - ‘The Dalit in Indian Society’ Edited by Krittibas Datta, Dr. Mukta Goyal and Dr. Savita Mishra.Publishers & Distributors - AADI Publication, F-11, S.S Tower, Dhamani Street, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur - 302003, Rajasthan, India. ISBN - 978-93- 92586-48-4.
8. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Dalit Literature and the Politics of Representative Culture: Countering the Savarna Savior Complex through the Literature of the Dalit Writings’ in the Book - ‘Caste, Culture and Identity in Dalit Writing’ Edited by Dr. Arjun Kharat and Dr. Pravin Bhaskar. Publishers & Distributors - PERCEPTION PUBLISHING, Typesetting at Motion Graphics, New Delhi, Printed at Atlantic Press, New Delhi. ISBN - 978-93-92189-90-6.
9. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Revitalizing Higher Education in India: A Critical Appraisal of the synergistic Integration and Realization of Objectives Enshrined in the National Education Policy 2020’ in the Book - ‘National Education Policy 2020: Objectives, Implementation and Challenges’ Edited by Dr. Asha Rajpurohit. Publishers & Distributors - JTS Publication, V-508, Gali No. 17, Vijay Park Delhi - 110053. ISBN - 978-81-19584-48-2.
10. Authored a Chapter titled ‘A Journey Through India’s Economic History: Gurcharan Das’s Perspective’ in the Book - ‘From Quills to Keyboards: Critical Essays on English Literature’ Edited by Dr. Protibha Mukherjee Sahukar and Dr. Surendra Kumar Sao. Publishers & Distributors - Malik & Sons, C-293 A, Street No. 3, West Karawal Nagar, New Delhi - 110094. ISBN - 978-93-92459-36-8.
11. Authored a Chapter titled ‘The uprising in the ‘periphery’ : Bihar’s inclusion in the 1857 Rebellion and It’s Contribution’ in the Book - ‘BHARATIYA SAVATANTRATA SANGRAM KE RANBANKURE PART - FOUR (History)’ Edited by Dr. Shalini Gupta.Publishers & Distributors - VISHWA BANEE PUBLICATIONS, F 54 Friends Colony, Ashoka Garden, Bhopal, MP.
12. Authored a research article titled ‘TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES: RE-IMAGINING QUEER DESIRES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN LITERATURE AND THE UNCOERCIVE REARRANGEMENT OF VISIBILITY’ in the Bimonthly Refereed & Indexed Open Access e-Journal - ‘The Expression: An International Multidisciplinary e-Journal (A Peer Reviewed and Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 6.4)’ Edited by Dr. Bijender Singh for Vol. 10 Issue 2 - April 2024 ISSN: 2395-4132.
13. Authored a research article titled ‘EPISTEMIC ENTANGLEMENTS AND ONTOLOGICAL DISRUPTIONS: INTERROGATING QUEER HERMENEUTICS IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN LITERATURE THROUGH THE LENSES OF RACE, GENDER, AND PEDAGOGICAL PRAXIS’ in the Bimonthly Refereed & Indexed Open Access e-Journal - ‘The Expression: An International Multidisciplinary e-Journal (A Peer Reviewed and Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 6.4)’ Edited by Dr. Bijender Singh for Vol. 10 Issue 4 (August 2024) ISSN: 2395-4132.
14. Authored a Chapter titled titled ‘Transformative Re-conceptualizations of Queer Identity: Intersections of Fluidity, Political Radicalism, and Societal Universality in Contemporary Queer Theory’ in the abstracts book of International Conference on ‘Gender Studies & Intersectionality: Understanding Gender & Class Dynamics with Policies’(GSDP Conference), held on 26th and 27th September 2024 at Amity Institute of English Studies and Research, Amity University Patna (ISBN: 978-93-94655-76-8).
15. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Transforming the Financial Landscape: The Beginning of India's Digital Currency’ in the 3rd International Conference on ‘Digital Transformation towards Sustainable Development in Future, Vision: Viksit Bharat@2047’, organized by Research Affairs Committee, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, on 08th - 09th March, 2024, Edited by Prof. Rajender Kumar, Dr. Bhoomika Garg, Dr. Laxmi. Published by OMNI Publication (Publishers & Distributors) D-14, Nanhey Park, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi – 110059 ISBN: 978-81-972490-2-0.
16. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Exploring Queer Identities in Assamese Literature: Heterotopia, Resistance, and the Liminal Spaces of LGBTQ+ Narratives’ in the ISBN book anthology titled ‘Dynamic Representations: Religion and Gender in Northeast India’, edited by Dr Anjan K Behera (Acting Dean & IQAC Coordinator, Tetso College), Dr Kahor Raleng (HoD, Music, Tetso College), and Dr Rosy Tep (Vice Principal, Tetso College).
17. Authored a Chapter titled ‘Social Development And Cultural Transition of Buddhism : A Review of Bihar And Eastern Uttar Pradesh During Early Noteworthy Period (Around 600 BC - 200 BC)’ in the Book - ‘Bodh Darshan Aitihasik Pariprekshya’ Edited by Dr. Shekhar Brahmne. Publishers & Distributors - Apurnav Publication House, Latur, Devgiri Nagar, Near MIT Medical College, Latur - Cover Design : Amruta B. ISBN: 978-81-978061-2-4.
18. Authored a research article titled ‘INTERROGATING HEGEMONIC PARADIGMS: POST-COLONIAL EPISTEMOLOGIES AND QUEER ONTOGENESIS IN THE NARRATIVE FABRIC OF ARUNDHATI ROY'S THE MINISTRY OF UTMOST HAPPINESS’ in the Bimonthly Refereed & Indexed Open Access e-Journal - ‘The Expression: An International Multidisciplinary e-Journal (A Peer Reviewed and Indexed Journal with Impact Factor 6.4)’ Edited by Dr. Bijender Singh for Vol. 10 Issue 2 - April 2024 ISSN: 2395-4132.