Mahishadal Raj College
TypeUndergraduate college Public college
Established1946 (1946)
AffiliationVidyasagar University
PresidentSri Tilak Kumar Chakraborty
PrincipalDr. Goutam Kumar Maity
Address
Garh Kamalpur
,
Mahishadal
,
West Bengal
,
721628
,
India

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)

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]

History

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

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

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

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 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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