Apurv Shahi

About Apurv Shahi

विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते ||I have earned a Ph.D. in English Literature, awarded from Maharani Laxmi Bai Arts and Commerce College (An Autonomous Govt. College of Excellence), Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. My doctoral research, titled \"Quest for Queer Audience Space in Contemporary Indian Literature – Dissecting Intersectionality, Race, Gender, and Education,\" investigates the systemic marginalization and erasure of queer identities within Indian literary discourse.My academic achievements stand as a testament to my unwavering dedication to scholarly excellence. With resolute determination, I have not only qualified but excelled in the University Grants Commission (UGC)-NET examination during both the December 2021 and June 2022 merged cycles, attaining a remarkable percentile of 98.09 for English Literature.I\'ve excelled in GATE 2022 & 2023, Humanities & Social Sciences (English Literature)- securing All-India Rank 507 and 356 respectively. A confirmation of my multifaceted and extensive scholarly proficiency.Further embellishing my academic laurels, I have successfully conquered the rigors of no less than 17 State Eligibility Tests (SET) and State Level Eligibility Tests (SLET) designed for prospective Assistant Professors. Of note is my most recent triumph in the Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) for the year 2022. I have also achieved qualification in the Maharashtra and Goa State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) for the Assistant Professor position, an examination accredited by the venerable University Grants Commission and administered by the prestigious Savitribai Phule Pune University State Agency.Furthermore, my scholarly prowess has been confirmed through successful qualification in the Karnataka State Eligibility Test 2021 (KSET 2021), accredited by the University Grants Commission in New Delhi and administered by Moulya Bhavan, University of Mysore. In the pursuit of broader horizons, I have also excelled in the Kerala State Eligibility Test 2021 (Kerala SET 2021), which is a collaborative effort between the Government of Kerala and The LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram. This accomplishment reinforces my eligibility for the esteemed position of Higher Education Academician.I have demonstrated my scholarly prowess in regional examinations such as the North East State Level Eligibility Test (N.E.SLET) in 2021, conducted in collaboration with Gauhati University, and the Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (APSET) in 2020, executed under the aegis of the Government of Andhra Pradesh & Andhra University.

Experience

1. Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Education Research & Development Coordinator

   Sanskaram University

   Aug 2025 — Present

   I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor of English at Sanskaram University, with additional responsibilities as Assistant Programmer Coordinator for the NSS Cell, Website and Social Media In-Charge at the university level, as well as Research & Development Coordinator and Time Table Coordinator for the School of Liberal Education. My pedagogical purview encompasses an extensive and interdisciplinary spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, meticulously designed to cultivate linguistic dexterity, critical acumen, and cultural literacy:1. English Fluency & AEC (Ability Enhancement Course – Advanced English): I facilitate the development of advanced verbal and written proficiency, nuanced comprehension, and sophisticated articulation for students enrolled in BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc Pass, B.Sc Life Sciences, and B.Sc Forensic Science. Communication Skills: I impart specialized communication pedagogy to diverse cohorts, including Technical Communication for B.Tech students, Business Communication for BBA students, and Advanced Professional English for B.Pharm students. Core Literature & Specialized Disciplines: My instruction traverses Green Studies, Tamil Sangam Literature, and the History of English Literature for BA Hons. English (1st & 3rd Semester), emphasizing historical-literary contextualization, comparative analysis, and interpretive rigor. Students engage with canonical and marginalized texts, fostering critical hermeneutics, ecological and cultural consciousness, and sophisticated literary sensibilities.4. Advanced Theory & Criticism: For MA English (1st & 3rd Semester) students, I deliver Complex Critical Cultural Theory, immersing learners in multilayered theoretical paradigms, postcolonial hermeneutics, and contemporary cultural epistemologies. For BA Hons. English 3rd Semester students, I teach Literary Criticism and Culture Theory, emphasizing the interplay between literary texts, social constructs and cultural ideologies.

Education

• Banaras Hindu University

  U.G. Diploma Arabic (2017-2019) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Arabic Language and Literature

• Banaras Hindu University

  M.A English Literature With Specialization in Gender Studies, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

• Jiwaji University

  Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D in English Literature, Queer Theory || LGBTQ+ Ontologies || Gender Studies || Cultural Theory

• Banaras Hindu University

  Language Certificate Course: Persian(2015-2016) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Persian Language and Literature

• Banaras Hindu University

  Studied Certificate Course in Yoga: Malaviya Centre for Ethics & Human Values, Yoga Philosophy & Foundations || Asanas (Postures) || Pranayama (Breathing Techniques)

• Banaras Hindu University

  B.A (Hons.) English Literature, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)