Prabhat Kumar College
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| Type | Undergraduate college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1926 |
| Location | Contai, West Bengal, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Vidyasagar University |
| Website | Prabhat Kumar College |
Prabhat Kumar College, also known as Kanthi College or by the abbreviation P. K. College, established in 1926,[1] is the oldest college in Purba Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]
History
Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with the donation from Biswambhar Dinda. It is the oldest college of Purba Medinipur district. Initially the college started as an arts college under the affiliation of University of Calcutta. In 1985, the affiliation of the college was changed from University of Calcutta to Vidyasagar University.[3]
Location
The college is located in the heart of Contai in the Purba Medinipur district. Contai Central Bus Stand is 250m from the college.
Departments
Science
- Computer Science (Honours) and BCA
- Chemistry (Honours)
- Physics (Honours & PG)
- Mathematics (Honours)
- Nutrition (Honours)
- Botany (Honours)
- Zoology (Honours)
- Anthropology (Honours)
- Economics (Honours)
Arts and Commerce
- Bengali (Honours & PG)
- English (Honours & PG)
- Sanskrit (Honours & PG)
- History (Honours)
- Geography (Honours)
- Political Science (Honours)
- Philosophy (Honours)
- Sociology (General)
- Music (Honours)
- Physical Education (General)
- Physiology (General)
- Commerce (Honours & PG)
Accreditation
In March 2007, Prabhat Kumar College was awarded B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[4] The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]
References
- 1 2 [http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]
- ↑ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University".
- ↑ "History of P.K.College, Contai".
- ↑ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
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