St Joseph's College, Darjeeling Explained

Motto:Sursum Corda
Mottoeng:Lift up your heart
Affiliation:University of North Bengal
Religious Affiliation:Jesuit (Roman Catholic)
Type:Govt-Aided; Similarly Private College (Co-educational)
Principal:Fr. Dr. Donatus Kujur, S.J.
Address:Lebong Cart Rd, North Point,
City:Darjeeling
State:West Bengal
Country:India
Postcode:734104
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Website:St.Josephs College

St Joseph's College is a government-aided, Christian minority, co-educational college in West Bengal, India about 3 km north of downtown Darjeeling. It has been awarded Grade B+(3rd Cycle) by NAAC. It grew out of St. Joseph's School established in 1888. The college began in 1927 when it was affiliated to Calcutta University. In 1962 the college was affiliated with the newly established University of North Bengal Undergraduate programs include Liberal Arts, Commerce and Science, as well as Business Administration Mass Communication & Journalism and Computer Application.[1]

History

In 1927 the college was affiliated to Calcutta University. By 1949 it was fully accredited to offer courses in B.A. and B.Sc. In 1962 with the establishment of the University of North Bengal the college was affiliated to that university. In 1963 St. Joseph's moved to new school premises at the present site. A master's degree in English has been offered since 2006.

Notable alumni

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: B.Sc.(Honours). www.sjcdarjeeling.edu.in. 2019-09-18.
  2. Web site: NAAS Fellows . 2017-12-06 . National Academy of Agricultural Sciences . 2017-12-06.