Name: Dr. Ujjwal Mahato
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Education
Address for Communication (Present): Baneswar Sarathibala Mahavidyalaya, P.O.- Baneswar, Dist.- Cooch Behar, West Bengal – 736133, India.
Address for Communication (Permanent): Vill. & P.O.- Jabla, P.S.- Manbazar, Dist.- Purulia, West Bengal – 723128, India.
Contact Mail: ujjwalmahato.bsm@gmail.com
Research Degree:
| Sl. No. | Level | Board/University |
| 1. | Ph.D. | Bankura University |
Academic/Professional Degree:
| Sl. No. | Level | Board/University |
| 1. | Madhyamik | W.B.B.S.E. |
| 2. | H.S. (10+2) | W.B.C.H.S.E. |
| 3. | B.A. Honour’s (Education) | The University of Burdwan |
| 4. | M.A. (Education) | Vidyasagar University |
| 5. | B.Ed. | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
| 6. | P.G. Certificate Course (Psychological Counselling and Guidance) | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
Publication:
| Sl. No. | Title of the Article / Chapter / Book | Name of the Journal / Book / Volume | ISSN / ISBN | Publisher | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Policies Perspective: A Journey of Indian Education in Post-independence Era | Bidya Charcha: Issues relating to the History of Education Policy in Ancient, Colonial, Modern & Contemporary India | 978-93-48760-95-1 | Abhijeet Publications, New Delhi | 2026 |
| 2 | Neo-Humanism and Education | International Education and Research Journal | 2454-9916 | International Education and Research Journal | April, 2026 |
| 3 | Health Education in the Views of Modern Indian Thinkers | International Education and Research Journal | 2454-9916 | International Education and Research Journal | March, 2026 |
| 4 | শিক্ষা, সংস্কৃতি ও সমাজঃ জঙ্গলমহল প্রেক্ষাপট (Edited Book) | শিক্ষা, সংস্কৃতি ও সমাজঃ জঙ্গলমহল প্রেক্ষাপট (Ed. Bikash Mahato & Ujjwal Mahato) | 978-93-6008-301-4 | Amitrakshar Publishers, Kolkata | 22 October, 2025 |
| 5 | Learning Styles among the Tribal Undergraduate Students in relation to Self-Efficacy | International Education and Research Journal | 2454-9916 | International Education and Research Journal | June, 2025 |
| 6 | The Unsung Reformers and Great Personalities of North Bengal (Edited Book) | The Unsung Reformers and Great Personalities of North Bengal (Ed. Dr. Narendra Nath Ray & Ujjwal Mahato) | 978-93-48302-30-4 | Crescent Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | May, 2025 |
| 7 | Savitribai Phule: A Pioneer of Women’s Education in India | Education in 21st Century: Issues and Challenges (Ed. Dr. Lutful Haque & Dr. Partha Ghosh) | 978-93-92410-98-7 | Dhi Publication, Kolkata & Department of Education, Bankura University | June, 2024 |
| 8 | Multidisciplinary Approach of Higher Education in India on the Perspective of NEP – 2020 | NEP-2020 and Higher Education: Issues and Challenges (Ed. Dr. Sunil Kumar Baskey, Debanand Ray & Ananta Roy) | 978-1-304-46499-6 | Red’Shine Publication, London | April, 2024 |
| 9 | Mobile Learning in the Midst of Light and Darkness | Digitalization of Higher Education in India (Ed. Prof. Pradipta Kumar Mishra, Dr. T. Mandal & T. Bhattacharjee) | 978-93-92023-86-6 | Kumud Publications, Delhi | 2024 |
| 10 | Challenges of Tribal Education in India | Education for Future: Issues and Challenges (Ed. Dr. M. Malarvizhi, Dr. R. Meenakshi, Dr. C. Shirley Moral, Dr. K. Vellaichamy & Dr. F. Vincent Rajasekar) | 978-93-95151-57-3 | Mithra Dev Publications, Tamil Nadu | November, 2023 |
| 11 | Fit and Healthy Life | Fit and Healthy Life (Ed. Dr. Kunal Sardar & Ujjwal Mahato) | 978-93-91771-84-3 | Crescent Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | August, 2023 |
| 12 | Psycho-social Problems of Women’s Education | Empowering Women through Education (Ed. Prof. Mita Banerjee & Dr. Aniruddha Saha) | 978-81-953829-6-5 | Alpana Enterprise | February, 2023 |
| 13 | Mobile Learning in Teacher Education: Pros and Cons | Information and Communication Technology in Teacher Education (Ed. Dr. Udayan Mandal & Dr. K. Vellaichamy) | 978-93-91771-46-1 | Crescent Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | 2023 |
| 14 | Cultural Aspects of Jungle Mahal: A Discussion | Socio-cultural, Educational and Medicinal Practices of Tribals (Ed. Dr. Ashis Kumar Gupta & Prof. Bishnupada Nanda) | 978-93-93873-14-9 | Renova International Publications | August, 2022 |
| 15 | Sikkhamulok Darshan O Samaj (Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education – Textbook) | Sikkhamulok Darshan O Samaj (Auth. Dr. Manas Kumar Das, Ujjwal Mahato & Sujit Kuiry) | 978-93-90943-53-1 | Sanjhbati Prakashan, West Bengal | April, 2022 |
| 16 | Challenges of Online Education during the Crisis of COVID-19 (Edited Book) | Challenges of Online Education during the Crisis of COVID-19 (Ed. Dr. Udayan Mandal & Ujjwal Mahato) | 978-93-91012-13-7 | New Delhi Publisher, New Delhi | 2021 |
| 17 | Versatile Vidyasagar: A Superior Scholar, Modern Philosopher, Real Educationist & True Social Reformer | International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Method | 2774-5368 | International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Method | February, 2021 |
| 18 | COVID-19: Vermilion Clouds in the Sky of Students Globally | Quest Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science | 2321-9467 | Quest Journal | January, 2021 |
| 19 | Attitude towards to Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) of undergraduate level students in higher education: A study on degree colleges under Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in West Bengal | International Journal of Multidiscplinary Educational Research | 2277-7881 | International Journal of Multidiscplinary Educational Research | January, 2021 |
| 20 | YouTube: Acceptability as a Digital Learning Media in Higher Education Students in India | Teaching with Technology & Quality Assurance (Ed. Dr. Nandini Banerjee & Dr. Amarnath Das) | 978-93-87537-80-4 | Crescent Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | January, 2021 |
| 21 | YouTube: A New Horizon of Learning | Digitalization in Indian Education System (Ed. Prof. Khagendranath Chattopadhyay & Deepajana Khan) | 978-93-87537-83-5 | Crescent Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | 2021 |
| 22 | Social Networks and their Impact on Higher Education in India | Social Media: Leisure, Health and Education (Ed. Dr. Pranab Barman) | 978-81-947417-2-5 | New Delhi Publisher, New Delhi | September, 2020 |
| 23 | Relevance of Sri Aurobindo’s Akhanda or Integral Yoga Education in the Field of Teacher Education | Emergence and Essentiality of Yoga in Teacher Education: Principles, Practices & Problems (Ed. Dr. Pradip Debnath) | 978-81-949793-8-8 | Bharti Publication, New Delhi | June, 2020 |
| 24 | A Brief Study on Educational Thoughts of Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar: An Overview | Think India Journal (UGC-CARE) | 0971-1260 | Think India Journal | December, 2019 |
Seminar/Workshop/Conference:
| Sl. No. | Title of the Presented Paper | Title of the Seminar / Workshop / Conference | Organizing Authority | Level of the Programme | Date of Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tusu Festival: A Blend of Indian Knowledge System and Sustainable Development | Sustainability and Education in the Digital Era | Department of Education, Bankura University | Two Days International Seminar | 20.01.2026 |
| 2 | NA | Orientation Seminar on Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan | Regional Coordinating Institute, NIT, Durgapur, West Bengal | One Day State Level | 19.08.2025 |
| 3 | Learning Styles in Relation to Self-Efficacy: A Correlational Study among the Undergraduate Students | Curriculum, Teaching and Research in Higher Education in the Light of NEP-2020 | Department of Education & IQAC, Saldiha College, Bankura, West Bengal | Two Days International Seminar | 06.03.2025 |
| 4 | Learning Styles among Tribal and Non-Tribal Undergraduate Students in Relation to Self-Efficacy | Transforming Education in India: Innovations, Inclusivity and Teacher Empowerment under NEP 2020 | IQAC, Vidyasagar Teachers’ Training College, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | Two Days International Seminar | 08.02.2025 |
| 5 | Learning Styles in Relation to Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Students of West Bengal | Transformative Learning Synergizing Multidisciplinary Approaches in 21st Century Education | Department of Education, Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata, West Bengal | Three Days International Conference | 06.02.2025 |
| 6 | Importance of IPR in Indian Higher Education System | Intellectual Property Rights: Relevance and Application in the Era of Artificial Intelligence | Central Library, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | One Day National Seminar | 07.03.2024 |
| 7 | Savitribai Phule: A Pioneer of Women’s Education in India | Education in 21st Century: Issues and Challenges | Department of Education, Bankura University, Bankura, West Bengal | Two Days International Seminar | 10.01.2024 |
| 8 | Challenges of Tribal Education in India | Education for Future: Issues and Challenges | Department of Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu & Lakshmi College of Education, Tamil Nadu | One Day International Seminar | 08.11.2023 |
| 9 | Innovations in Indian Teacher Education Programme | Emerging Trends and Innovative Practices in Teacher Education | Journal of Education and Culture (ISSN: 2229-4287), West Bengal (Editor: Prof. Dibyendu Bhattacharyya) | One Day National Level Seminar | 06.10.2023 |
| 10 | Relevance of Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga in Teacher Education | Fit and Healthy Life | Department of Physical Education and Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | Two Days National Seminar | 09.08.2023 |
| 11 | Role of Education in Transmitting Culture in Society | Education, Culture and Society | Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal | One Day National Seminar | 31.01.2023 |
| 12 | Neo-Humanism and Education | Education from Multiple Perspectives | Department of Education & IQAC, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal | One Day National Seminar | 22.12.2022 |
| 13 | Psycho-Social Problems of Womens’ Education | Empowering Women through Education | Kanyashree University, Krishnagar, West Bengal | One Day International Seminar | 01.12.2022 |
| 14 | Cultural Aspects of Jungle Mahal: A Discussion | Socio-Cultural, Educational & Medicinal Practices of Tribals | Sevayatan Sikshan Mahavidyalaya, Jhargram, West Bengal | Two Days International Seminar | 27.08.2022 |
| 15 | Mobile Learning in the Midst of Light and Darkness | Digital Transformation in Higher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic | IQAC, Yogoda Satsanga Palpara Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal | NAAC Sponsored Two Days National Level Webinar | 09.06.2022 |
| 16 | N.A. (Workshop) | Addressing Students with Sensory Impairments: Single (Hearing & Visual Impairments) & Dual Sensory Impairments (Deaf-Blindness) | School of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab | Three Days Online Workshop | 22–24.12.2020 |
| 17 | Social Network and Their Impact on Higher Education in India | Media, Society and Culture: Interrelations and Changing Scenario | Department of Sociology, Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya, Purulia, West Bengal | ICSSR Sponsored Two Day International Seminar | 26.02.2020 |
| 18 | Causes of Ethical Decline in Teacher Education Programme in India in Present Scenario: An Overview | Major Problems and Issues of Teacher Education in India and Abroad | Department of B.Ed., Kalna College, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal | One Day International Seminar | 19.11.2019 |
Organizing Seminar / Conference / Lecture
| Sl. No. | Role | Theme | Level | Organizer / Fund | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Convenor | Role of the Students in Nation Building through Strengthening their Character | State | Baneswar Sarathibala Mahavidyalaya | 07.08.2026 |
| 2 | Convenor | Bothoki: Tomay Amay Mile (A Weekly Online Lecture Series, now fortnightly from 12.03.2023; 189 lectures conducted till now) | International | Sitaram Mahato Memorial College and Baneswar Sarathibala Mahavidyalaya | 28 February 2021 – Till Date |
| 3 | Convenor | The Unsung Reformers and Great Personalities of North Bengal | National | Baneswar Sarathibala Mahavidyalaya | 20 & 21 May 2025 |
| 4 | Convenor | Jagadguru Shri Shankaracharya Vyakhyanmala | State | Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, MoE, GoI | 30 March 2024 |
| 5 | Convenor | Mother Tongue and Education | International | Baneswar Sarathibala Mahavidyalaya | 21 February 2024 |
| 6 | Convenor | Fit and Healthy Life | National | Sitaram Mahato Memorial College | 8 & 9 August 2023 |
| 7 | Convenor | Challenges of Online Education during the Crisis of COVID-19 | National | Sitaram Mahato Memorial College | 12 & 13 September 2020 |
Invited Lectures
| Sl. No. | Title of the Delivered Lecture | Organizing Authority | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Privatization in Education | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 02.12.2024 |
| 2 | Globalization in Education | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 23.11.2024 |
| 3 | Basic Concepts of Educational Philosophy | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 19.07.2024 |
| 4 | Life and Contribution of Sadhu Ramchand Murmu | Department of Santali, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 29.04.2024 |
| 5 | Educational Planning | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 27.03.2024 |
| 6 | Management and Education | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 11.03.2024 |
| 7 | Bandura’s Social Learning Theory in Perspective of Education | Department of Education, Dhupguri Girls’ College, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal | State Level | 22.02.2024 |
| 8 | Social Mobility and Education | Department of Education, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 11.01.2024 |
| 9 | Digital Education or Blended Mode of Education with Emphasis on Students’ Participation | IQAC, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | State Level | 07.01.2024 |
| 10 | Value Education | NSS, Sitaram Mahato Memorial College, Purulia, West Bengal | College Level | 24.03.2022 |
| 11 | Relevance of Gandhian Concept of Education and Gram Swaraj at Present Day Perspective | Majhihira National Basic Educational Institution, Purulia, West Bengal | District Level | 02.10.2020 |
Short-Term / FDP / PDP / CBP / FIP / Refresher Course
| Sl. No. | Type of Programme | Title of the Programme | Organizing Authority | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guru Dakshta – Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) | Guru Dakshta – Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) | UGC-MMTT Centre, Central University of Jammu | 13.05.2026 – 11.06.2026 |
| 2 | Capacity Building Programme | Certificate Course on “Ethics in Teaching Profession” | Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, India | 21.03.2025 – 25.03.2025 |