Deoghar College, Jharkhand

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Deoghar College
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TypeUndergraduate & Postgraduate college
Established1951;74 years ago (1951)
Accreditation NAAC
Principal Dr. Akhilesh Kumar
Undergraduates 6,205 [1]
Postgraduates 2,855 [1]
Location, ,
India - 814112

24°30′33″N86°41′47″E / 24.5093°N 86.6963°E / 24.5093; 86.6963
CampusUrban, 52 acres (21 ha)
Affiliations Sido Kanhu Murmu University
Website deogharcollegedeoghar.com
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Location in Jharkhand
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Deoghar College, Jharkhand (India)

Deoghar College, established in 1951, is a public general degree college situated near Deoghar Junction in Deoghar, Jharkhand. [2] [3] It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, commerce and science. In addition, it also provides several vocational self-financed programs such as BBA, BCA and LLB. It is affiliated to Sido Kanhu Murmu University, and also officially recognised by UGC. [4] [5] [6]

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History

The College was established on 1 August 1951, through the efforts of prominent educationists and philanthropists, including Pt. Binodanand Jha and Umapati Banerjee. The initiative to found the college began with a meeting held on 26 March 1948, chaired by Sri Krishna Nand Shahay, who also served as the institution's first principal. [7] During this meeting, a resolution was passed to establish a college in Deoghar, reflecting the group's determination and dedication. [8]

The college's foundation was supported by a voluntary contribution of Rs. 57,750 from the local community. Initial classes commenced in a rented house known as Rani Kothi. Over time, Deoghar College has grown to offer a range of academic programs, including undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and self-financed programs such as B.B.A, B.C.A and L.L.B. [3]

Accreditation

Deoghar College was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with 'B Level' certification. It is also officially recognized by University Grant Commission and is registered under 2(f) and 12(b) of the University Grants Commission Act. [9] [10]

Courses

The college offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, arts and commerce across various streams. These are: B.Sc and M.Sc in science level, BA and MA in arts level and B.Com and M.Com in commerce level. [11] Alongside it also offers professional courses like BBA, BCA and LLB.

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References

  1. 1 2 "NIRF Report 2023 – Deoghar College" (PDF). Deoghar College. Ministry of Education, Government of India. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  2. "Constituent Colleges of SKMU". skmu.ac.in. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  3. 1 2 "DEOGHAR COLLEGE DEOGHAR". Deoghar College. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  4. "Colleges under section 2 (f)& 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956". University Grant Commission.
  5. "Colleges/Universities". District Deoghar, Government of Jharkhand, India. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  6. "Nine colleges to be developed as Institutes of State Eminence". The Times of India. 2024-03-06. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  7. "हर्षोल्लास के साथ मना देवघर कॉलेज का 72वां स्थापना दिवस". livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  8. "देवघर कॉलेज: 75 वर्षों का रहा है समृद्ध इतिहास, अब हाल-बेहाल, शिक्षक कमें, छात्रों की उपस्थिति घटी". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  9. "List of colleges under section 2 (f)& 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956" (PDF). University Grants Commission.
  10. "NAAC YEARLY STATUS REPORT 2020-21" (PDF). Deoghar College. Retrieved 30 Aug 2025.
  11. "Deoghar College, Deoghar: Courses, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Fees, Placements, Ranking". @careers360. Retrieved 2025-08-30.