Sree Chaitanya College

Sree Chaitanya College
Type Undergraduate college
Established 1956
Location Habra, West Bengal, India
Campus Urban
Affiliations West Bengal State University
Website http://www.sreechaitanyacollege.in

Sree Chaitanya College (Bengali: শ্রী চৈতন্য কলেজ) is the college of Habra, North 24 Parganas district, in the state of West Bengal. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to West Bengal State University.[1]

History

The college was established in 1956, for prividing higher education to local students. Habra Siksha Parishad took initiative with the help of the then Chief Minister, late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy for the purpose. This project was given a proper shape by the Minister in the D.r Roy's Cabinet, Mr. Tarun Kanti Ghosh, who was also an MLA from Habra. The College began its journey in the premises of Habra High School thereafter shifted to site of Bangiya Christian Council and finally to its present premises on October 5, 1958. Presently the Sree Chaitanya College is situated more than 20 acres of land beside the Jessore Road which is about 46 kms. from Kolkata.[2] Kalyan Niyogi stood 3rd in Pre-University Examination in 1961. He is the first person to receive a position in the Calcutta University examination.

Departments

Science

Arts

Student Union

Accreditation

Sree Chaitanya College is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[3] Recently, it has been re-accredited and awarded B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[4]

References

Students Union Sree Chaitanya College


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