Colleges in West Bengal

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,...

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.

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.

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.

Established in 1940 Muralidhar Girls College is one of first woman college in South Kolkata. Early in 1940 a group of noted scholars and educationists residing at the first developing Ballygaunge in South Kolkata felt the need for a women's college in the area. Among them ware Rai Bhadur Gopal Chandra Ganguly,

Loreto College, Kolkata, was established in 1912 by the Religious of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M.). The order was founded by MARY WARD (1585-1645), a dynamic English Catholic lady, in an age when Catholics were persecuted in England. Europe was torn by religious dissension and women's rights were generally ignored. A determined visionary, she managed, with the help of some devoted companions, to set up schools for young women. In 1625, she established a religious order f...

The Kidderpore College affiliated to the University of Calcutta, flowered on 1st October 1966. The College got accreditation of the college by the NAAC (National Assessment &Accreditation Council). The Art & Commerce Degree & syllabi of the College are as per the Calcutta University : Arts – Hons Subjects : 1) English, 2) Bengali, 3) Urdu, 4) Hindi, 5) Political Science, 6) Philosophy, 7)History, 8) Education. Commerce – Honours: Accounting & Finance. Science – Honours:Economics.

Harimohan Ghose College was established in 1963 to bring to the under-privileged sections of the population of Garden Reach-Metiabruz the fruits of higher education. The motto of Haimohan Ghose College on its 50th year of existence has been lived upto or not is best left to the judgment of history. But to us, whose life is focused on the existence of this college, the past of the college definitely serves to remind us of that famous quote.’ Those who do not read history are condemned to repea...

Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, a premier educational institution of Kolkata, offers both general and career – oriented education which is a reflection of its moorings in traditional values coupled with a modern approach to learning. The institution endeavours to bring about the all-round development of the students by encouraging self-expression so as to draw out their latent capabilities.

Deshbandhu College for Girls, dedicated to the memory of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das was founded by the Late Dr. Hemendra Nath Das Gupta and the Late Principal Jitesh Chandra Guha with the the utmost efforts of Dr.Suddhasattwa Bose and Sri Nakshatra kumar Ray Chaudhury. The College has developed into a wellknown institution for women students. Renowned educationists and historians like the late Dr. Nihar Ranjan Ray and the late Pratul Chandra Gupta were actively associated with the college an...