English Ph.D. Programme Department

Enriched by a proud academic heritage, the department thrives under the leadership and mentorship of Prof. Mukesh Raval (Head, UG Department), Dr. Mihir M. Dave (Head, PG Department & Recognized Ph.D. Research Guide), and Dr. Nailesh Patel. Grounded in a student-centric pedagogy, the department places a strong emphasis on nurturing literary creativity, critical inquiry, research aptitude, and advanced communication skills. Its enduring commitment to excellence is reflected in its distinguished alumni network, which includes numerous Ph.D. awardees, NET and GSET qualifiers, and accomplished professors and educators serving across prestigious institutions.

As a recognized centre for advanced literary research under Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan, the Ph.D. programme in English is led by Dr. Mihir Maheshbhai Dave, Associate Professor of English. Dr. Dave was officially recognized as a Research Guide for the Ph.D. degree in English by the order of the Vice Chancellor, HNGU, Patan, on 27 January 2023 (Ref. No./P.Q./Ph.D. Guide/6232/2023), with an allotment capacity of up to six doctoral candidates under Ordinance Ph.D.-6. Currently, four Ph.D. scholars are registered and actively pursuing doctoral research under his supervision in the Faculty of Arts (English), exploring diverse areas such as comparative feminist literature, contemporary Indian English fiction, diasporic studies, and nineteenth-century British women's writing.