Jhargram Raj College
| Type |
principal = Dr. Nimai Chand Masantacity = Jhargram |
|---|---|
| Established | 1949 |
| Location | West Bengal, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Vidyasagar University |
| Website | Jhargram Raj College |
Jhargram Raj College, established in 1949,[1] is one of the oldest government college in Jhargram, in the Paschim Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]
Location
The college is situated in the small town of Jhargram, in the Paschim Medinipur district. It is well communicated to the district headquarters, Medinipur, through roadways. It can also be approached through rail routes. It is less than an hour’s journey from Kharagpur on trains.
History
Founded in 1949 as Jhargram Agricultural College, it grew into a hallowed centre of higher learning, offering to the undergraduate students a whole array of subjects from three disciplines of Arts, Commerce and Science. In its formative years, the college received lavish patronage from the local king of Jhargram. In 1953, the Government of West Bengal took over the college. Originally affiliated to the University of Calcutta, the college was attached to the Vidyasagar University in. 1985. On 8th May, 1999, the college celebrated the completion of 50 years of its glorious existence.
Departments
Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Physiology
Arts and Commerce
- Bengali
- English
- Sanskrit
- History
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Commerce
Accreditation
In 2007 Jhargram Raj College was awarded B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[3] The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]