Rani Dhanya Kumari College
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 premise. Calcutta University 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).