Rani Dhanya Kumari College
Rani Dhanya Kumari College, (Bengali: রানী ধন্যকুমারী কলেজ)established in 1962, is a general degree college in Murshidabad district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and commerce. It is affiliated to University of Kalyani.[1]
| Type | Undergraduate college Public college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1962 |
| Affiliation | University of Kalyani |
| Principal | Dr.Ajoy Adhikari |
| Address | Near Railway Station, Baligram , Jiaganj Azimganj , , 742123 , 24.2440428°N 88.2721078°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Rani Dhanya Kumari College |
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  Location in West Bengal  Rani Dhanya Kumari College (India) | |
History
Some notable personalities and educationists of Jiaganj along with the founder Principal of Jiaganj College of Commerce Late J.R. Sengupta, established the college on 1 August 1962. The college started its functioning in the evening shift in the premises of the neighbouring Sripat Singh College.
In 1973, the college was shifted to a different premises. Calcutta University of issued affiliation of the Honours courses. The college then started as a 'Day College' and it was renamed as Rani Dhanya Kumari College of Commerce in the name of Rani Dhanya Kumari, the wife of Landlord of Jiaganj, Sripat Singh Dugar.
Departments
Arts and Commerce
- Bengali
- English
- Sanskrit
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Commerce
- Education
Accreditation
In 2016 the college has been awarded B grade the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[2]
See also
References
- "Affiliated College of University of Kalyani". Archived from the original on 1 March 2012.
- Colleges in WestBengal, University Grants Commission