Victoria Institution (College)

Victoria Institution (College), established in 1932, is one of the oldest undergraduate women's colleges in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.[1]

Victoria Institution (College)
TypeUndergraduate women's college
Established1932; 92 years ago (1932)
AffiliationUniversity of Calcutta
Academic affiliation
UGC, NAAC
PrincipalDr. Maitreyi Ray Kanjilal
Teacher-in-chargeUma Ray Srinivasan
Address
78 B, A P C Road, Baithakkhana
, ,
700009
,
India

22°34′29″N 88°22′20″E / 22.5747°N 88.3723°E / 22.5747; 88.3723
CampusUrban
Websitewww.victoriacollege.co.in
Front view of the Victoria Institution (College), Sealdah (August 2022)

Departments

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Science

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  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Physics
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Geography
  • Economics

Arts and commerce

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  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • Urdu
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Commerce

Accreditation

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The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[2] In 2006, it was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and awarded B grade, an accreditation that has since then expired.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Affiliated College of University of Calcutta". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  2. ^ Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission
  3. ^ "Institutions Accredited/ Re- accredited by NAAC whose accreditation validity period is over" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
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