Garhbeta College
 Garhbeta college logo | |
| Type | Public college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1948 |
| Principal | Dr. Hariprasad Sarkar |
| Location | Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, India |
| Affiliations | Vidyasagar University |
| Website | http://www.garhbetacollege.in/ |
Garhbeta College is a co-educational college situated in Garhbeta, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1948 [1] and offers undergraduate education. The college is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]
History
Garhbeta College was founded on 13 August 1948 under the leadership of the freedom fighter Late Gobinda Kumar Singha to impart higher education to the economically backward and geographically remote area of the Midnapore district.[3] The college started with only 50 students in a section of Banerjee Danga High School. On 12 February 1950 the college was permanently shifted to its own building constructed on a large 22 acres (89,000 m2) campus full of greenery. A local freedom fighter, Late Basanta Kumar Sarkar donated 12.58 acres (50,900 m2) of land and 9.56 acres (38,700 m2) of land was further donated by Midnapore Zamindar Company.[3] The college was originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta and was later affiliated to Vidyasagar University with its creation in 1985.
In course of time, various degree courses have been started taking the total number to thirteen. The college also offers a Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.) from 2004 and some vocational courses as well.
Facilities and campus
The college is situated slightly away from town with a campus of 22 acres (89,000 m2). The college has its own hostel for boys with a seating capacity of 60 only. The college have separate common rooms for boys and girls with facilities for indoor games like carom and table tennis. Further there is provision for playing outdoor games. There is a in campus canteen offering snacks and beverages. The college also have a Netaji Subhas Open University study center to facilitate distance education.
The college has a well-developed library with about 25,000 books, journals and periodicals. There are laboratories with minimum adequate facilities for the science subjects. There is a medicinal plant garden maintained by the Department of Botany which grows marijuana for use by the students it focuses studies and since the early 90s has rewarded the college with the best results in the best southern catchment area.
Departments
Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Physiology
- Electronics
- Economics
Arts and Commerce
- Bengali
- English
- Sanskrit
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Commerce
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1] | > In 2014, NAAC has accredited Grade B.[4]
References
- 1 2 Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
- 1 2 "History of Garhbeta College". Garhbeta College. Archived from the original on 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
- ↑ "List of Institutions Accredited by NAAC in 2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012.