Mahishadal Raj College

Mahishadal Raj College
Type	Undergraduate college Public college
Established	1946;78 years ago
Affiliation	Vidyasagar University
President	Sri Tilak Kumar Chakraborty
Principal	Goutam Kumar Maity
Address	Garh Kamalpur, Mahishadal , West Bengal , 721628, India ; 22°11′12″N87°58′54″E / 22.1865348°N 87.9815502°E
Campus	Urban
Website	http://www.mahishadalrajcollege.com/
	Location in West Bengal Mahishadal Raj College (India)

Last updated February 14, 2024

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]

History

Mahishadal Raj College is the third oldest college in the undivided district of Midnapore and fiftieth one under University of Calcutta. The college was founded on 1 August 1946 by Kumar Debaprasad Garga Bahadur, the then "Raja" of Mahishadal and a celebrity in the field of music and fine arts. Now the College is affiliated to Vidyasagar University since 01.06.1985, vide letter no. 983-Edn (U) dt. 23.05.1985.. It was originally affiliated with University of Calcutta, until its affiliation was changed to Vidyasagar University in 1985.^[3]

Departments and Courses

The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Mahishadal, Haldia and its adjoining areas.

Science

The science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Economics, and Nutrition.

Arts and Commerce

The arts and commerce faculty consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Geography, Education, Physical Education, Music, Sociology, and Commerce (Accounting and Finance).

Accreditation

In 2016 Mahishadal Raj College has been awarded A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).^[4] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).^[1]

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References

1 2 Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission
↑ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
↑ "Mahishadal Raj College". collegebatch.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
↑ "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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[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] "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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Jhargram district	Jhargram Raj College Jhargram Raj College (Girls' Wing) Lalgarh Government College Nayagram Pandit Raghunath Murmu Government College Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya Seva Bharati Mahavidyalaya Sevayatan Sikshan Mahavidyalaya Silda Chandra Sekhar College Subarnarekha Mahavidyalaya Government General Degree College, Gopiballavpur-II
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