Mahishadal Raj College

Mahishadal Raj College, established in 1946,[1] is the second oldest college in Purba Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]

Mahishadal Raj College
মহিষাদল রাজ মহাবিদ্যালয়
TypeUndergraduate college Public college
Established1946; 78 years ago (1946)
AffiliationVidyasagar University
PresidentTilak Kumar Chakraborty
PrincipalGoutam Kumar Maity
Address
Garh Kamalpur
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721628
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22°11′12″N 87°58′54″E / 22.1865348°N 87.9815502°E / 22.1865348; 87.9815502
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.mahishadalrajcollege.com/
Mahishadal Raj College is located in West Bengal
Mahishadal Raj College
Location in West Bengal
Mahishadal Raj College is located in India
Mahishadal Raj College
Mahishadal Raj College (India)

History

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Mahishadal Raj College is the third oldest college in the undivided district of Midnapore and fiftieth one under University of Calcutta. The college was founded on 1 August 1946 by Kumar Debaprasad Garga Bahadur, the then "Raja" of Mahishadal and a celebrity in the field of music and fine arts. Now the College is affiliated to Vidyasagar University since 01.06.1985, vide letter no. 983-Edn (U) dt. 23.05.1985.. It was originally affiliated with University of Calcutta, until its affiliation was changed to Vidyasagar University in 1985.[3]

Departments and Courses

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The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Mahishadal, Haldia and its adjoining areas.

Science

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The science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Economics, and Nutrition.

Arts and Commerce

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The arts and commerce faculty consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Geography, Education, Physical Education, Music, Sociology, and Commerce (Accounting and Finance).

Accreditation

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In 2016 Mahishadal Raj College has been awarded A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[4] 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
  2. ^ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Mahishadal Raj College". collegebatch.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. ^ "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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