Mahishadal Raj College

Mahishadal Raj College, established in 1946,[1] is the second oldest college in Purba Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]

Mahishadal Raj College
TypeUndergraduate college Public college
Established1946 (1946)
AffiliationVidyasagar University
PresidentSri Tilak Kumar Chakraborty
PrincipalDr. Asim Kumar Bera
Address
Garh Kamalpur
,
Mahishadal
,
West Bengal
,
721628
,
India

22.1865348°N 87.9815502°E / 22.1865348; 87.9815502
CampusUrban
WebsiteMahishadal Raj College
Location in West Bengal
Mahishadal Raj College (India)

History

Mahishadal Raj College was established by Mahishadal raj in 1946 at Garh Kamalpur, Mahishadal, aiming at providing low cost higher education. It was originally affiliated with University of Calcutta, until its affiliation was changed to Vidyasagar University in 1985.[3] The college was founded on August 1, 1946 by Kumar Debaprasad Gagra Bahadur, the then “Raja” of Mahishadal.[4]

Departments

Science
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Botany
  • Geology
  • Zoology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology

Arts and Commerce
  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Education
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Commerce
  • accountancy

Accreditation

In 2016 Mahishadal Raj College has been awarded A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[5] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]

See also

References
  1. Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission
  2. "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
  3. "Mahishadal Raj College". collegebatch.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  4. http://mahishadalrajcollege.com/about-us/
  5. "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
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