Colleges in West Bengal

Ananda Mohan College is one of the leading undergraduate evening colleges in Kolkata situated at 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata – 700009. It is a premier evening college in the city of Kolkata. It offers undergraduate courses in pure science, bio science, humanities, social science and commerce with honours courses in such major subjects as Bengali, English, History, Economics, Mathematics.

Birla College Of Science and Birla College of Education were established in 1968 as two separate institutions. In 1969 the two institutions were amalgamated into one college under the name and style of Birla College Of Science and Education. With effect from the 1st July 1987, it is renamed as Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College. This is non-govt. Educational college by the pay packet scheme of the State Govt. The college is also listed for grants under the 2F scheme of the U.G.C.

Every big thing has a humble beginning. Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya at Haripal, Hooghly (W.B.) too started its journey in its own small way in the year 1966 after being affiliated to the University of Burdwan in order to cater to the needs of adjoining rural community. It was started with the benign intention of imparting value-based education on the initiative undertaken by the spirited freedom fighter, Pandit Dharanath Bhattacharya. It was under his visionary leadership that a society known a...

The college commenced its journey from 1957 as an affiliated college of the University of Calcutta. However, it became affiliated to the University of Burdwan in 1960. Presently the college is in a state of transition regarding its affiliation. The college came under the aegis of Kazi Nazrul University on 24th June, 2015. The college is a co-educational institution which is run in two sections – Morning section and Day section.

Suri Vidyasagar College is one of the biggest colleges in the Birbhum district(West Bengal). Established in 1942 during the World War II, presently a Govt. sponsored college under Burdwan University. The College offers honours courses in 16 subjects of Science, Commerce and Humanities under the affiliation of the University of Burdwan. The College has a number of high quality teachers known for their outstanding contribution in their respective field of activities.The college volunteered for ...

Sreegopal Banerjee College was established on 21 st July, 1958 as a General Degree College initially under University of Calcutta but subsequently under the University of Burdwan after establishment of the latter in 1960.The Institution assumes a considerable significance by virtue of its location.The College is situated at the villege Bagati of the District of Hooghly.The villege itself is the native place of Ramgopal Ghosh, a Derozian and leading light of the 19th Century Bengal Renaissance...

Sonamukhi College, a far-flung rural, socio-economically backward area in the district of Bankura (WB) in 1966, was the most memorable landmark in the annals of higher education. This institute started academic journey with a few, handful number of students, obedient to the teachers and staff, very few indeed and dedicated to their study in U.G.- B.A. and B.Com general courses. Four decades have passed and the college has now turned into a banyan tree, sheltering many learners of the district...

Sarat Centenary College is located at Dhaniakhali, in Chinsurah Subdivision of Hooghly district in West Bengal. The rail and road communication system link the place with nearby towns & cities. The place is famous for its glorious past and age-old handloom industry. Dhaniakhali is also culturally rich. Researches conducted by the college teachers have brought out the significant contributions of the locality to the freedom struggle of India by the mass participation of the people in various f...

The college was established in 1980 as a result of relentless endeavors and liberal financial contributions of some eminent citizens of Raniganj, dedicated to the cause of spreading education especially among women. At the time of inception the college carried out its academic enterprise at the campus of Gandhi Memorial Girls’ High School and later moved for a short period to the premises of Jamunamoyee Girls’ High School. Finally it moved to its present campus at Searsole, Raniganj.

RAGHUNATHPUR COLLEGE began its journey as a private educational institute in 1961. Initially, classes used to be held at the Marwari Dharmashala and G.D. Lang institution in Raghunathpur.

Established in 1965, Panchmura Mahavidyalaya is the first rural degree college and third undergraduate college in Bankura. It was named after the place Panchmura which is renowned for its terracotta crafts not only in the district of Bankura but also in India. The College is the manifestation of long-cherished dream of the locality to bring the light of higher education to the cottages of marginal farmers, land labourers and the poor. Long-sighted vision of the local educationists like Dr. Ra...

Panchakot Mahavidyalaya was established in the month of September 2000, mainly on the strength of public donation.Generous help and active co-operation of the local people and the dedicated efforts of some visionaries of the district of Purulia. This noble effort found favors from all the political parties. Special thanks are due to the Left Front Government of West Bengal and The University of Burdwan for their spontaneous positive response that effectively materialized in the establishment ...

Padmaja Naidu College of Music was established as a Govt. Sponsored Degree College, being affiliated to the University of Burdwan, at Rajbati, Burdwan, in June 1975.Padmaja Naidu College of Music is the unfolding history of an idea, whose time had come. The record of its development now spans over 10 years during which a potent concept has had considerable impact on the educational and cultural life of Burdwan.

The college has a tri-colour flag of its own, the green symbolising youthful vitality, the red chivalry and sky-blue generosity. Inscribed on the emblem are the name, location and the year of foundation of the college and below it the golden motto of education— ‘Education is that which liberates us’ (Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye).

The college has a provision for awarding free studentship and half-free studentship to deserving students. A notice is issued in due time for the purpose. The students have to apply with relevant authentic documents within the time specified in the notice. Merit and attendance of the candidates are essential criteria