List of alumni of Scottish Church College

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This list contains notable alumni of Scottish Church College, an undergraduate and postgraduate college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, India.

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Social reformers and religious leaders

Independence activists and politicians

Jurists

Scholars and academic administrators

Performing arts, theater and cinema

Writers, poets and journalists

Administrators and organization leaders

Sportspersons

Industrialists, businessmen and philanthropists

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