University of Kalyani

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University of Kalyani
কল্যাণী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
University of Kalyani Logo.svg
Other name
Kalyani University
Type Public research university
Established1960;65 years ago (1960)
Accreditation NAAC
Academic affiliations
Budget₹113.65 crore (US$13 million)
(FY2025–26 est.) [1]
Chancellor Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor Kallol Paul [2]
Academic staff
226 (2023) [3]
Students6,113 (2023) [3]
Undergraduates 744 (2023) [3]
Postgraduates 4,654 (2023) [3]
713 (2023) [3]
Location
Kalyani
,
West Bengal
,
India

22°59′11″N88°26′44″E / 22.986389°N 88.445503°E / 22.986389; 88.445503
Campus Urban
400 acres (160 ha)
AcronymKU
Colours   Shocking Pink
  Black
Website www.klyuniv.ac.in OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
University of Kalyani

The University of Kalyani, established in 1960, is a collegiate public research university located in Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It is administered by the Government of West Bengal, [4] [5] affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC), [6] and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A" grade. [7] The university offers academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

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History

The university was established on 1 November 1960 by 'The Kalyani University Act 1960' of the Government of West Bengal. The University of Kalyani is a State University and its activities are guided by 'The Kalyani University Act, 1981 (amended up to 2001)', enacted by the Government of West Bengal. The Act is supplemented by 'Statutes', 'Ordinances', 'Regulations' and 'Rules'. This act replaced 'The Kalyani University (Temporary Suppression) Act, 1978', which in turn replaced 'The Kalyani University Act, 1960'. The University Grants Commission accorded recognition to the university. [8] [9] [10]

Campus

The university is placed in an Urban areas setting touching the boundaries of some green Rural areas. The eastern bank of the Ganges is only 2000 meters from the University and its serene background is only 50 km from Kolkata. It is close to Kalyani Ghoshpara railway station, 10 minutes walking distance to Administration Building from the station, and the other campuses are around it. During the Second World War this land was under the control of the American army who maintained an Army depot here. [11] Few roadways and other constructions are still there to prove that past history. The Campus spans over a huge area of 400 acres (largest State University of West Bengal based on area).

Organisation and administration

Governance

The Vice-chancellor is the chief executive officer and the principal academic and administrative head of the university. The Vice-chancellor is appointed by the Governor of West Bengal in the capacity of Chancellor, in accordance with the provisions of The Kalyani University Act.

As of 17 December 2024, Kallol Paul is the Vice-chancellor of the university. [12]

List of Vice-Chancellors [13]
No.NameTenure
1Sachindranath Das Gupta01.11.1960 – 31.10.1968
2 Sushil Kumar Mukherjee 02.11.1968 – 14.10.1970
3Karunnaketan Sen14.11.1970 – 05.09.1974
4Debkumar Choudhuri06.09.1974 – 19.12.1974
5Pratul Chandra Mukherjee01.03.1975 – 30.06.1976
6Tara Bhusan Mukherjee01.07.1976 – 07.11.1978
7Subimal Kumar Mukherjee08.11.1978 – 02.11.1979
8Sitangsu Mookerjee05.06.1980 – 18.06.1986
9Santosh Kumar Sarkar19.06.1986 – 28.02.1988
10Kalyan Kumar Dasgupta01.03.1988 – 17.08.1992
11Ashis Kumar Roy18.08.1992 – 31.07.1995
12 Basudeb Barman 01.08.1995 – 31.01.2000
13Nityananda Saha01.02.2000 – 10.03.2005
14Arabinda Kumar Das01.09.2005 – 22.10.2009
15Alok Kumar Banerjee23.10.2009 – 08.02.2013
16Dilip Kumar Mohanta09.02.2013 – 07.11.2013
17Rattan Lal Hangloo08.11.2013 – 22.12.2015
18Malayendu Saha23.12.2015 – 19.12.2016
19Sankar Kumar Ghosh20.12.2016 – 19.12.2020
20Manas Kumar Sanyal20.12.2020 – 30.05.2023
21Amalendu Bhunia (Authorised)31.05.2023 – 16.12.2024
22Kallol Paul17.12.2024 – present

Faculties and Departments

Administrative Building, University of Kalyani Kalyani University.jpg
Administrative Building, University of Kalyani

The University of Kalyani has 37 departments organized into 6 faculty councils. [14]

FacultyDepartment
Faculty of Science Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Ecological Studies
Geography
Microbiology
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Statistics
Zoology
Physiology
Food and Nutrition
Faculty of Engineering, Technology & Management Computer Science & Engineering
Engineering & Technological studies
Business Administration
Faculty of Arts & Commerce Bengali
English
Hindi
Modern Language
Sanskrit
Economics
History
Political Science
Philosophy
Rural Developmental Studies
Library & Information Science
Folklore
Sociology
Commerce
Visual Arts
Faculty of Education Lifelong Learning & Extension
Education
Physical Education
School of Interdisciplinary Studies Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Data Science
Genomic Science

Centers

Research centers
  • Centre for Women Studies
  • Centre for Cultural Studies
  • S N Bose Innovation Centre

Affiliated Colleges

This university is providing academic guidance and leadership to 57 affiliated colleges and 7 others recognized institutes (as of 1 January 2020). Colleges are independent from the university but they follow the Course Curriculum of the university. Colleges are headed by the Principal and Professors, Teachers of the colleges are appointed via West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC). Colleges have responsibility for admitting Undergraduates and organising their classes. Here are names of total 64 affiliated colleges/other recognized institutes :

Govt./Govt.-Aided General Degree Colleges

  1. Asannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College
  2. Berhampore College
  3. Berhampore Girls' College [15]
  4. Bethuadahari College
  5. Chakdaha College
  6. Chapra Bangaljhi Mahavidyalaya
  7. Domkal Girls' College
  8. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College
  9. Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College
  10. Dumkal College
  11. Dwijendralal College
  12. Haringhata Mahavidyalaya
  13. Hazi A.K. Khan College
  14. Jalangi Mahavidyalaya
  15. Jangipur College
  16. Jatindra Rajendra Mahavidyalaya
  17. Kalyani Mahavidyalaya
  18. Kanchrapara College [15]
  19. Kandi Raj College
  20. Karimpur Pannadevi College
  21. Krishnagar Government College [15]
  22. Krishnagar Women's College
  23. Krishnath College
  24. Lalgola College
  25. Murshidabad Adarsha Mahavidyalaya
  26. Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya
  27. Nabadwip Vidyasagar College [15]
  28. Nabagram Amar Chand Kundu College
  29. Nagar College
  30. Nur Mohammad Smriti Mahavidyalaya
  31. Panchthupi Haripada Gouribala College
  32. Plassey College
  33. Pritilata Waddedar Mahavidyalaya
  34. Prof. Sayed Nurul Hasan College
  35. Raja Birendra Chandra College
  36. Ranaghat College [15]
  37. Rani Dhanya Kumari College
  38. Sagardighi Kamada Kinkar Smriti Mahavidyalaya
  39. Santipur College
  40. Srikrishna College
  41. Sripat Singh College [15]
  42. Sewnarayan Rameswar Fatepuria College
  43. Subhas Chandra Bose Centenary College
  44. Sudhiranjan Lahiri Mahavidyalaya
  45. Tehatta Government College
  46. Muragacha Government College
  47. Government General Degree College, Kaliganj
  48. Government General Degree College, Chapra

Self-financed General Degree Colleges

  1. Institute of Mass Communication Film & Television Studies [16]
  2. G.D. College, Shaikpara [17]

Govt.-aided B.P.Ed. College

  1. Union Christian Training College [18]

Self-financed B. P. Ed. Colleges

  1. Prabharani Institute of Education [19]
  2. Sunil Dhar Memorial B.P.Ed. College

Self-financed Law Colleges

  1. Bimal Chandra College of Law
  2. J.R.S.E.T. College of Law
  3. Mohammad Abdul Bari Institute of Juridical Science
  4. S. K. Acharya Institute of Juridical Science

Other Recognized Institutes

  1. Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute [20]
  2. Kalyani Technology Academy
  3. Tagore School of Rural Development and Agricultural Management [21]
  4. Dr. K.R. Adhikary College of Optometry & Paramedical Technology [22]
  5. Monarch College of Art and Technology [23] [20]
  6. Susrijo Institute of Paramedical Technology and Optometry [24]
  7. Susrijo Institute of Agricultural Science, Technology and Management [25]

Academics

Accreditation

In 2015, University of Kalyani has been awarded A grade (CGPA 3.12) by the NAAC. [26]

Achievements

Hepatitis C nosode was developed by Rajesh Shah with a group of Molecular Biologists at the University of Kalyani, where it was demonstrated that the nosode sourced from Hepatitis C virus could produce anti-Cancer effect on cell lines in a laboratory model. This was one big achievement by the Biologists in the field. [27]

Rankings

University rankings
General – international
QS (Asia) (2024) [28] 801+
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2024) [29] 151-200
NIRF (Universities) (2024) [30] 151-200

University of Kalyani has ranked 801+ in the QS Asia Ranking 2024. [28] The university has ranked 151-200 band among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024 [30] and in the 151-200 band overall. [29]

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ Detailed Demands for grants for 2025-26 (PDF). Government of West Bengal. 2025. p. 189. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Roy, Poulami (7 December 2024). "Presi, 5 other univs get permanent VCs after govt sends list to guv". The Times of India Dec 7, 2024, 12.32 AM IST. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "NIRF 2023" (PDF). Kalyani University.
  4. ↑ "Government of West Bengal Administered University List".
  5. ↑ "Government Aided Universities of West Bengal".
  6. ↑ "List of State Universities" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "NAAC Accreditation Report, University of Kalyani". Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "List of State Universities, University Grants Commission".
  9. ↑ "List of State Private Universities".
  10. ↑ "Total No. of Universities in the Country as on 25.05.2016" (PDF).
  11. ↑ SENGUPTA, DR NITISH (29 August 2017). Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN   978-81-230-2518-6.
  12. ↑ Roy, Poulami (7 December 2024). "Presi, 5 other univs get permanent VCs after govt sends list to guv". The Times of India . Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Former Vice Chancellors". Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  14. ↑ "Faculties of the University". klyuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Offering Postgraduate course also
  16. ↑ Offering Postgraduate/Postgraduate Diploma course also
  17. ↑ Official Website of G. D.College
  18. ↑ "Official Website of Union Christian Training College".
  19. ↑ "Official Website of Prabharani Institute of Education".
  20. 1 2 Offering Postgraduate Diploma course also
  21. ↑ "Official Website of Tagore School of Rural Development and Agricultural Management".
  22. ↑ "Official Website of Dr. K.R. Adhikary College of Optometry & Paramedical Technology".
  23. ↑ "Official Website of Monarch College of Art and Technology".
  24. ↑ "Official Website of Susrijo Institute of Paramedical Technology and Optometry".
  25. ↑ "Official Website of Susrijo Institute of Agricultural Science, Technology and Management".
  26. ↑ "NAAC Report, University of Kalyani-2015". Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  27. ↑ Mondal, Jesmin; Das, Jayeeta; Shah, Rajesh; Khuda-Bukhsh, Anisur Rahman (2016). "A homeopathic nosode, Hepatitis C 30 demonstrates anticancer effect against liver cancer cells in vitro by modulating telomerase and topoisomerase II activities as also by promoting apoptosis via intrinsic mitochondrial pathway". Journal of Integrative Medicine. 14 (3): 209–218. doi:10.1016/S2095-4964(16)60251-0. PMID   27181128.
  28. 1 2 "QS Asia University Rankings 2024". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 8 November 2023.
  29. 1 2 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework . Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  30. 1 2 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework . Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  31. ↑ Agarwal, Stuti (31 May 2013). "I still travel by public transport: Arijit Singh". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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