Prabhat Kumar College
History
Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with a large donation from the Biswambhar Dinda in memory of his loving son, the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda. It is the oldest college of Purba Medinipur district. This college was named after the name of the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda, the son of donator Late Biswambhar Dinda. Initially, the college was 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.
Location
The college is located in the heart of Contai in the Purba Medinipur district.
Departments and Courses
The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Kanthi and its adjoining areas. Almost every department of this college offers undergraduate degree courses. Postgraduate courses are offered only by departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, and Commerce.
Science
The science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Nutrition, and Aquaculture Management.
Arts and Commerce
The arts and commerce faculty consists of the
departments of Bengali English Education Sanskrit History Geography Political Science Philosophy Economics Physical Education Music Sociology Commerce
Accreditation
In 2022, Prabhat Kumar College is re-accredited and awarded Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Previously in March 2007, this college was awarded B+ grade by the NAAC. This college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
See also
References
- ^ [1] Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]
- ^ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
- ^ "History of P.K.College, Contai". Archived from the original on 10 April 2012.
- ^ "Courses Offered, Prabhat Kumar College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "NAAC Grade, PK College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "District colleges join city peers on NAAC honour list after framework revision". Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "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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