Prof. (Dr.) Saumya Dey

Professor, Rishihood Foundation Program

Saumya Dey has done a PhD in history at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). His primary research interests are intellectual and cultural history and the politics of colonial India.

He has till date published two monographs and two collections of essays – Becoming Hindus and Muslims: Reading the Cultural Encounter in Bengal. 1342-1905 (Munshiram Manoharlal, 2015), The Seedbed of Pakistan. Cultural Conflicts, Elite Muslim Anxieities, and the Congress (Vitasta, 2023), The Cultural Landscape of Hindutva and other Essays. Historical Legitimacy of an Idea (Shubhi Publications, 2019 [Revised Edition, 2023]), Narrativizing Bahratvarṣa and other Essays (Shubhi Publications, 2021 [Revised Edition, 2022]).

Rishihood Foundation Program

Rishihood Foundation Program is a very special foundation course designed for all the students of 1st Year Undergraduate programs like BBA, Bachelor of Design, B.Tech CS with AI etc.
The program is carefully developed to equip students with:

  • Critical Thinking and Creative Action
  • Cultural and social understanding
  • Adaptability and resilience
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    Frequently Asked Questions?

    What is ‘Rishihood Foundation" Program and is it for Undergraduate students??

    ‘Rishihood Foundation program’ is University’s foundation course designed for the students of first-year. This course plays a vital role to build a solid foundation for future academic and professional endeavours. 

    What is the objective of this program?

    The objective of Rishihood Foundation program is to prepare students for professional world and equip them with qualities like teamwork, leadership & innovation

    Who can take this foundatoin course and what is the eligibility criteria?

    This course is suitable for first year students from any of our courses. All the students enrolled in B. Design, BBA or any of our UG courses are eligible for this course.