About The Department
Department of Geography was established in the year 1993-94 with HEG (History, Economics and Geography) combination and KEG (Kannada, Economics and Geography) combination in the year 2008-09. There are few things that put programming in perspective and help students succeed in any field in the future. We update the curriculum every three years to adapt to the evolving technological requirements.
- Propelling environmental and Geographical issues to the fore front.
- Embedding Physical & Human Geography in the Syllabus.
- Creating awareness on the catastrophic results of Global warming.
- Educating the relevance of Geography in 21st century within the context of curriculum design.
- Cultivating awareness among the society about the importance of Geoliteracy.
Objectives
- Promote interest and motivate the students engage in the field of Geography.
- Educate about the demography (global and national population) and need for Family planning.
- Joining all disciplines in the academic domain on the issues of development in the social,ecological and economical aspects.
- Cultivate the sense of awareness among the students on the need of conserve our environment.
- Develop the ability to conduct, observe, analyze and report the field study.
Contact Details: geographyjsscw@gmail.com
Course Offered
| Sl No | Combinations offered | Year of establishment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
HEG (History, Economics and Geography)
|
1993-94 |
| 2 |
KEG (Kannada, Economics and Geography)
|
2008-09 |
| Sl No | Combinations offered under CBCS introduced in 2016-17 |
|---|---|
| 1 |
HEG (History, Economics and Geography)
|
| 2 |
KEG (Kannada, Economics and Geography)
|
| Sl No | Combinations offered under NEP 2021-22 ONWARDS |
|---|---|
| 1 |
HG (History and Geography) NEP 2021-22 ONWARDS
|
| 2 |
KG (Kannada and Geography) NEP 2021-22 ONWARDS
|
| 3 |
EG (Economics and Geography) NEP 2021-22 ONWARDS
|
| 4 |
HEG (History, Economics and Geography) Revised NEP 2024-25
|
| 5 |
KEG (Kannada, Economics and Geography) Revised NEP 2024-25
|
| Sl No | Combinations offered Revised NEP 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| 1 |
HEG (History, Economics and Geography) Revised NEP 2024-25
|
| 2 |
KEG (Kannada, Economics and Geography) Revised NEP 2024-25
|
| Sl No | Date | Place | Field Visit Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.04.2025 | Mysore Sandal Oil Factory | Study of Production and Products at Present 2025 – III B.A. (VI SS – 14 Students) |
| 2 | 24.04.2025 | Mysore Silk Factory | Trend of Production and Marketing 2025 – III B.A. (VI SS – 14 Students) |
| 3 | 13.10.2025 | Regional Museum of Natural History | “Evolution of Human” – II B.A. (III SS – 13 Students) |
| 4 | 13.10.2025 | Regional Museum of Natural History | “Geological Time Scale” – I B.A. (I SS – 16 Students) |
| 5 | 25.10.2025 | B.R.Hills | “A Geographical and Cultural Survey of Soliga Tribes” – II B.A. (III SS – 13 Students) and I B.A. (I SS – 16 Students) |
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| Sl No | Date | Place | Educational Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.05.2025 | Dubare Forest and Kaveri Nisargadhama | “Impact of Geographical Factors on Biotic and Abiotic Elements” – I and III B.A. (EG and HEG – 27 Students) |
| 2 | 18 and 19 April 2026 | Yana, Gokarna, Honnavara,Murudeshwara, Maravanthe Beach,Malpe Beach and Udupi | “Impact of Climate Change – Geographical Study of Coastal Karnataka” – I B.A. (HEG – 13 Students) “Geographical Study of Natural Vegetation in Coastal Karnataka” – II B.A. (HEG – 13 Students) |
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Awareness Programme
| Sl No | Date | Event | Topic | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.03.2025 | World Water Day(In association with Dept. of Microbiology and IAT, ICAR, JSS KVK) | - | 1. Dr. Lakshmipathi Gowda C.L. – Former Deputy Director General, ICRSAT 2. Dr. Gnanesh B.N. – Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR, JSS KVK, Sutturu |
| 2 | 24.03.2025 | “Our Power – Our Planet” World Earth Day (In association with Dept. of Chemistry) | Our Planet Our Power | Smt. Nagalambike N. |
| 3 | 05.06.2025 | World Environmental Day (In association with Dept. of Chemistry, Youth Red Cross, NSS and NCC) | Go Green Breath Clean | Smt. Nagalambike N. |
| 4 | 24.03.2025 | World Environmental Day (In association with Dept. of Environmental Studies) | “Ending Global Plastic Pollution” | Smt. Nagalambike N. |
| 5 | 14.08.2025 | Inauguration of Geo Club - BHUMIKA | “Save Mother Earth” | Prof. P. Mallappa |
| 6 | 13.10.2025 | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | “Disaster Risk Reduction” | Dr. Lingaraju |
| 7 | 16.10.2025 | On the day of field visit to Regional Museum of Natural History | “Beat Plastic Pollution” | Sri Keshava Murthy Multi Tasking Faculty,RMNH, Mysore |
| 8 | 24.03.2026 | “Our Power – Our Planet” World Earth Day | Poster Presentation on the theme of “Our Power, Our Planet - Conserve Earth” | Smt. Nagalambike N. |
World Water Day
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World Earth Day 2025
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World Environmental Day 2025
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Inauguration of Geo Club – BHUMIKA 2025
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
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“Beat Plastic Pollution" 2025
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World Earth Day 2026
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Faculty as Resource Person
| Sl No | Name | Date | Event | Topic | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nagalambike N
|
22.04.2025 |
World Earth Day
|
Our Power, Our Planet - Conserve Earth
|
JSS College for Women, SS puram, Mysore -09
|
| 2 |
Nagalambike N
|
24.03.2025 |
World Environmental Day
|
1. Go Green Breath Clean2. Ending Global Plastic
Pollution
|
JSS CW (A), SSpuram, Mysore -09
|
| 3 |
Nagalambike N
|
26.09.2025 |
-
|
Contemporary causes and consequences of environmental
pollution
|
JSS College Nanjangud
|
|
Smt. Nagalambike N
|
27.12.2025 |
Special Lecture
-
Shivanubhava Dasoha
Shri Shivaratrheeshwara Dharmika Datti, Mysuru
|
-
|
KSS VidhyarthiNilaya, M.G. Road Mysuru-09
|
|
|
Smt. Nagalambike N
|
28.01.2026 |
Special Lecture
-
Organised by Department of Geography
|
Climate Change – Causes Consequences Impact and Adaptation
Strategies
|
Vishwakavi Kuvempu First Grade College VijayaNagara, 1st
Stage Mysuru-12
|
|
| 4 |
Nagalambike N
|
07.12.2025 |
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-
|
Mysuru
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Nagalambike N. – Participation
| Programs | International | National | State | College | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar |
-
|
02 |
01
|
-
|
03
|
| Conference |
01
|
- |
-
|
-
|
01
|
| Workshop |
-
|
01 |
01
|
02
|
04
|
| FDP |
-
|
01 |
-
|
-
|
01
|
| Quiz |
-
|
01 |
-
|
-
|
01
|
| Total |
01
|
06 |
02
|
02
|
10
|
Nagalambike N. – Paper Presentation
| Year | Title of the Paper | Level | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
SWOC Analysis of Eco-Tourism in Nagarahole
|
1 Day International Conference on “Environmental Conservation and Management” – Date: 13.03.2024 |
Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalay, Kingaon, Lathur(D), Maharashtra
(S)
|
| 2025 |
A Bird’s Eye View on ICT used for Disaster Management
|
1 Day State Level Seminar on “The Role of Humanities in Moulding Learning Consciousness” – Date: 14.03.2025 |
JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Nanjanagudu-01
|
Nagalambike N. – Paper Publication
| Year | Title of the Paper | Level | Organization | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
SWOC Analysis of Eco-Tourism in Nagarahole
|
1 Day International Conference – Date: 13.03.2024 |
Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalay, Kingaon, Lathur(D), Maharashtra
(S)
|
Proceedings of “Environmental Conservation and Management” –
Page No. 72
|
| 2025 |
A Bird’s Eye View on ICT used for Disaster Management
|
1 Day State Level Seminar – Date: 14.03.2025 |
JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Nanjanagudu-01
|
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Students Achievements
| Sl.No. | Name | Date & Year | Place | Installer of Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sinchana C. – KG - II B.A
|
2022–23 |
Highest Marks in Geography
|
Dr. S Mahadevayya
|
| 2 |
Pratheeksha – EG - I B.A
|
2022–23 |
Highest Marks in Geography
|
Dr. S Mahadevayya
|
| 3 |
Pratheeksha – EG - II B.A
|
2023–24 |
Highest Marks in Geography
|
Dr. S Mahadevayya
|
| 4 |
Sindhu S – EG - II B.A
|
27.09.2024 |
District Level Marathon – Joint venture of NSS Unit of JSSCW
and Health Department on the occasion of AIDS Awareness
|
Consolation
|
| 5 |
Harshitha - EG II - BA
|
2024-25 |
Highest Marks in Geography
|
Dr. S Mahadevayya
|
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Geo Club
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Best Practices of the Department
- Installation of Cash Prize by the Faculty.
- Adoption of the Geographical Information System in Curriculum.
- Geographical Analysis and Field Survey.
- Special lecture programme.
- Conducting Education Tour.
- Wall Chart Preparation by Students.
- Moving along with the Technology.
Department Club
GEO CLUB “BHOOMIKA” - 2025-26
JSS GEO CLUB Committee: 02.08.2025
| Sl.No. | Designation | Name | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | Nagalambike N. | 9739596959 |
| 2 | Secretary | Rakshith P. | 8867601250 |
| 3 | Members | All students from HEG combination of I BA, II BA and III BA | - |
Aims
Geo club aims to develop awareness among students regarding the relevance of geographical knowledge to conserve earth system and solving various environmental problems
Objectives
- Develop interest to learn Geographical aspects.
- Encourage to explore real world issues.
- Provide facilities to share knowledge and create awareness.
- Conducting field visit and Education tour.
- Subject oriented activies.
Activity/Event Details