Colleges in West Bengal

Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya, a co-educational institution established in 1986 (5th August, 1986) is situated at Bharatpur-II Panchayat Samity at Salar at a stone-throw distance from Salar Railway Station in the district of Murshidabad amid scenic beauties and open atmosphere. There is, in front of the college, a pond full of water surrounded by green mango trees under the shade of which permanent sitting arrangements are there for the students to pass their light moments.

Krishnagar Womens’ College was established in the year 1958 with a view to impart education to the women replicated from erstwhile East Pakistan. Since then much water has flown through the rivers but still now the college follows the motto of empowerment of women by catering to the needs of women of neighboring areas.

Karimpur is geographically located as the borderline between Nadia and Murshidabad and it is also very near to our neighboring country Bangladesh. So the place has its own socio-political and cultural importance from the very beginning. On 4th August, 1968 as a ‘Home of Higher Education’ Karimpur Pannadevi College was established to cater higher education to the people of Karimpur and its vast locality, particularly for the students belonging to the poor and middle class families who cannot a...

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College was established in 1973 at a Village Betai under P.D. (now Sub-Division) Tehatta, District Nadia in West Bengal. Though once a very backward border-village full of jungles infested with wild animals, Betai made a place in the educational map of India with the inception of this Degree College named after Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India and the life-long crusader for the dignity of the depressed and the downtrodden people.

Bethuadahari College since its inception has been serving the first generation learners,mostly off-springs of the farmers and landless labourers of a vast rural backdrop. It came into existence with the spontaneous help and support of the rank and file of five development block areas-Krishnagar-II Block, Nakashipara Block, Kaliganj Block, Chapra Block and Palashipara Block. The College never boasts of being a centre of excellence, but it served a huge population by making graduates from it.

Sundarban Mahavidyalaya, 24 Pargana (South) Kakdwip 24 Pargana (South) West Bengal India Telephone: +91-203210-55067

Sree Chaitanya College , a co-educational Undergraduate college affiliated to the University of Calcutta , was established on August 2 , 1956 in the picturesque village of Prafullanagar-Habra in the district of 24 Parganas(now north 24 Parganas) , nearly 40 kms from the city of Calcutta , to fulfil the academic needs of the students of Habra and its adjoining rural areas inhabited mainly by the refugees from the erstwhile East Pakistan.

Founded at Goalpota in December 1971, Sovarani Memorial College inherits a History of progressive development both in infrastructural and educational level. It has now its own premise. The College with its green complex of about 3.15 acres of land, with a flower garden, Greenfield and ponds is situated about 35 km away from the din and bustle of Kolkata. Late Satyanarayan Khan, a highly revered social activist of this village, to fulfill the aspiration of his deceased wife late Sovarani Devi,...

South Calcutta Law College came into existence in 1970. Located in Kolkata/Calcutta (West Bengal), it is affiliated with University of Calcutta, Kolkata. The educational institute is one of the prominent and well-known law colleges in the country. South Calcutta Law College is approved by Bar Council of India (BCI), Government of India, New Delhi. The college imparts quality legal education through its undergraduate degree level program, that is, Bachelor of Laws (LLB). The course is a five-y...

Shri Shikshayatan College was founded on 8th July, 1955 for girls under affiliation to the University of Calcutta. Established by the Marwaris, a linguistic minority, it is administered and managed by the Marwari Balika Vidyalaya Society (registered under the Societies Registration Act) which runs it solely for educational and not for commercial purposes. As a linguistic minority, it enjoys protection under Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India.

Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine (CSTM), is one of the seven such Institutions dedicated to research, care and cure of tropical diseases. CSTM was founded by Sir Leonard Rogers way back in 1914. The corridors of CSTM had regular footfall of eminent researchers like Leonard Rogers, Ronald Ross, R Knowels, UN Brahmachari, JB Chatterjee, RN Chopra and many others. The foundation stone of the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine was laid by the Governor. Lord Carmichael in the year 1914 on 24...

Savitri girls’ college established in 1972 was the outcome of two things – the logic of a situation and the need of an hour. The Burrabazar, an area of compact business communities for a long time grew into a nucleus of a growth on traditional Indian lines. The people around were linguistically Hindi - speaking. With the turn of the 20th century as in other parts of the country an outlook of modernity dawned in them. Education for women became a concern as a part of the agenda of marching time.

Rani Birla Girls’ College was established in July 1961 as an undergraduate arts college affiliated to the University of Calcutta by the Hindusthan Charity Trust to service as a women’s educational institution to impart all-round education to its students in a progressive, enlightened ambience.

The Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home at Rahara, a branch centre of the Ramakrishna Mission, was founded in 1944 as an orphanage with a nucleus of 37 boys rendered orphan by the Great Bengal Famine of 1942-1943. Since then the Home grew in dimensions and activities adhering to the principle of service to mankind in the spirit of worship. Today, the Home is an educational complex with several schools and colleges wherein nearly four thousand students are receiving education and training in differ...

On May 16th, 1995 at the initiative of some sincere and selfless local people and under the guidance of a number of enthusiasts, Raidighi College started functioning. Time has flown fast and Raidighi College has stepped into its twenty years. The college is now on the fast track of the progress and success, on the threshold of a rapid expansion of infrastructure. Yet, there are many miles to tread before the dream becomes a reality, before the vision metamorphorises into action.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMOEOPATHY was established on 10th December 1975 in Kolkata as an Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Presently, it is under the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.