Bankim Sardar College, South 24 Paraganas

About Bankim Sardar College, South 24 Paraganas

After independence, the restructuring of India called for the spread of education among masses. Setting up academic institutions in far-flung areas across the country was a prime need. Established in 1955, Bankim Sardar College proved to be the beacon-light of higher education to socio-economically backward rural masses in the hinterland of the Sundarbans. The college was named after a local landlord whose dream child it was. His academic zeal and determined endeavour worked behind it all. To nurture an institution, in the vicinity of Sunderbans in the district of South-24Parganas populated by the backward and downtrodden amid trials and tribulations, perceptions and inclinations, flickering hopes and aspirations and that too in a way without any notable financial patronage was a stupendous task. The unswerving commitment and indomitable zeal egged on the founder and his associates to fight against heavy odds towards a glorious survival for more than fifty years now. That the institution has resolutely pursued its mission is evident in its achievements so far. The college celebrated its golden jubilee in 2005.

Office
The office is run by a team of efficient administrative and accounts staff. The office is open from 10.30am to 5.00pm on all working days. Students can deposit tuition and other fees between 11.30am and 2.30pm. They may contact the office for change in subject combination or any other academic necessity prior to University Registration.

Central Library and Departmental Libraries
The college is very proud of its well-maintained updated library having around 17,000 books, a good number of journals, periodicals and recent publications on job opportunities and employment. It remains open from 10.30am to 5pm on working days. It follows an open access system for the teachers and limited access for the students. The central library offers limited photocopy facility on the recommendation of the librarian. The department libraries are meant mainly for honours students and all transactions are maintained by the concerned department.

Auditorium
Events like Freshers' welcome, competitions, meetings, educational and cultural programmes are held in the college auditorium adjacent to the library.

Hostel
The college has two spacious hostels with safe drinking water, electricity, proper sanitation and kitchen facilities. All the activities of the hostel relating to discipline in studies, punctuality, health and hygiene are supervised by the Hostel Superintendent. In fact, it is a: boon to the students coming from remote areas.