Mahishadal Raj College Explained

Mahishadal Raj College
Native Name:মহিষাদল রাজ মহাবিদ্যালয়
Type:Undergraduate college Public college
Affiliation:Vidyasagar University
President:Tilak Kumar Chakraborty
Principal:Goutam Kumar Maity
Address:Garh Kamalpur
City:Mahishadal
State:West Bengal
Country:India
Postcode:721628
Coordinates:22.1865°N 87.9816°W
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Campus:Urban
Website:http://www.mahishadalrajcollege.com/

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

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.[2]

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).[3] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120225200459/http://vidyasagar.ac.in/affiliated_colleges/affiliated_colleges.html . 2012-02-25 .
  2. Web site: Mahishadal Raj College . collegebatch.com . 9 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity . . 22 February 2012 . PDF . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120512054040/http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Institutions_Accredited_by_NAAC_with_validity.pdf . 12 May 2012 .
  4. http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission