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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 8 July 1955 |
| Principal | Dr. Aditi Dey |
| Address | 11, Lord Sinha Road , , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University of Calcutta |
| Website | shrishikshayatancollege |
Shri Shikshayatan College is an undergraduate women's liberal arts college in Kolkata, India. It was founded on 8 July 1955. [1] It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. [2]
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