Jhargram Raj College

Jhargram Raj College, established in 1949,[1] is one of the oldest government college in Jhargram, in the Jhargram district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and science & postgraduate courses in some arts & science subjects. Earlier, it was affiliated to the University of Calcutta. Now, it is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]

Jhargram Raj College
TypeUndergraduate college Public college
Established1949 (1949)
AffiliationVidyasagar University
Location
Jhargram
,
West Bengal
,
721507
,
India

22.4352511°N 86.9896505°E / 22.4352511; 86.9896505
CampusUrban 57.76 acres
WebsiteJhargram Raj College
Location in West Bengal
Jhargram Raj College (India)

Location

The college is situated in the small town of Jhargram, in the Jhargram district. It is well communicated to the district headquarters, Medinipur, through roadways. It can also be approached through rail routes. It is less than an hour's journey from Kharagpur on trains.

History

Founded in 1949 by Narasingha Malla Deb as Jhargram Agricultural College, it grew into a hallowed centre of higher learning, offering to the undergraduate students a whole array of subjects from three disciplines of Arts, Commerce and Science. In its formative years, the college received lavish patronage from the Royal Family of Jhargram. In 1953, the Government of West Bengal took over the college. Originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta, the college was attached to the Vidyasagar University in. 1985. On 8th May,1999 the college celebrated the completion of 50 years of its glorious existence.

Departments

Science
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Physiology

Arts and Commerce
  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Commerce

Accreditation

In 2007 Jhargram Raj College was awarded B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[3] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]

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See also

References
  1. Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
  3. "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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