Department of Khasi


The Department of Khasi was established on the 6th April, 1935. In these years, Khasi language was taught as a Vernacular subject under the Calcutta University. It was a dream and vision of Rev. Fr. Joseph Bacchiarello, former Principal of St. Anthony’s College to upgrade Khasi Vernacular up to the honours level. When the Gauhati University was formed, all the institutions in Meghalaya were affiliated to it. During the Headship of Prof. R. S. Lyngdoh in the year 1960, he along with the help and support of Rev. Fr. Joseph worked hard to convince the then Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University to upgrade Khasi language from a Vernacular course to Modern Indian Language (Elective) and later on, to full-fledged honours subject.



Faculty Profile


  Name  Year of Joining Qualification Specialization
 Ms. Patricia Syiem 1983 M.A Literary Criticism
 Ms. Violet R. Synrem 1993 M.A, M. Phil. Poetry
 Mr. Rollingstone Wankhar 2004 M.A, M. Phil. Poetry & Folklore
 Mr. Thomlin Lynshing 2008 M.A Culture

Guest Faculty

  • Ms. Rosa Mystica Mawlong
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