Jhargram Raj College, established in 1949,[1] is one of the oldest government college in Jhargram, in the Jhargram district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and science, and postgraduate courses in some arts and science subjects. It was previously affiliated to the University of Calcutta, and is currently affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]

Jhargram Raj College
TypePublic college
Established1949; 75 years ago (1949)
AffiliationVidyasagar University
Location, ,
22°26′07″N 86°59′23″E / 22.4352511°N 86.9896505°E / 22.4352511; 86.9896505
CampusUrban 57.76 acres
WebsiteJhargram Raj College

Location

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The college is situated in the small town of Jhargram, in the Jhargram district. It is well connected by road to Medinpur, the district headquarters. It can also be reached through rail routes. It is less than an hour's journey from Kharagpur by train.

History

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Founded in 1949 by Narasingha Malla Deb as Jhargram Agricultural College, it grew into a centre of higher learning, offering to undergraduate students an array of subjects from three disciplines of arts, commerce and science. In its formative years, the college received lavish patronage from the Royal Family of Jhargram. In 1953, the Government of West Bengal took over the college. Originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta, the college was attached to the Vidyasagar University in 1985. On 8 May 1999 the college celebrated it 50th anniversary.

Departments

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Science

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  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Physiology

Arts and Commerce

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  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Commerce

Accreditation

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In 2007 Jhargram Raj College was awarded B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[3] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
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