Sitananda College
Sitananda College, also known as Nandigram College, established in 1960,[1] is a general degree college in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated with Vidyasagar University.[2]
History
The college was founded on July 21, 1960, initially affiliated with Calcutta University; after 1985, affiliated with Vidyasagar University. The name 'SITANANDA' was derived from the initials of two principal donors, Sitanath Pal and Ananda Mohan Maity.
The college began with Arts and Science faculties, and progressively broadened its academic spectrum. In 1966, it introduced Bengali Honours, followed by Mathematics and Political Science in 1970. The institution later incorporated Honours courses in Anthropology, Zoology, History, English, Sanskrit, alongside General Courses spanning Education, and Philosophy. Its Anthropology Department, established at inception, was the second undergraduate department of its kind in West Bengal. Education and Chemistry Honours were integrated in the 2006-2007 session, with Physics Honours following suit in 2008-2009.[3]
Departments
Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Nutrition
- Geography
Arts
- Bengali
- English
- Sanskrit
- History
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Education
Library
Sitananda College Library is located on the First Floor of the Arts Block of the college with an approximate total area of 2000 Sq.ft. The college library started functioning with the very beginning of the college in the year 1960. The library began to flourish to keep pace with the growing academic needs of the students, teachers and scholars. The College Library is fully automated and OPAC services are available for the users. The internet facilities are available in the college library. The library has two spacious Reading Room-one for students and other for teachers with all facilities. The Reading Rooms are furnished with Air Condition facilities which will immensely help the readers for study purpose comfortably.[4]
Hostel Facility
Sitananda College offers hostel accommodation to its students, with separate facilities for male and female students. The Boys' Hostel, situated within the college campus, has a capacity to accommodate up to 24 students. This hostel is overseen by a designated teacher Superintendent.
Previously, female students were accommodated in a rented house until the construction of Nivedita Girls' Hostel, a three-storied building located within the college premises. The establishment of Nivedita Girls' Hostel was made possible through special assistance from the University Grants Commission. Similar to the Boys' Hostel, the Girls' Hostel operates under the supervision of a teacher Superintendent.[5]
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "History". sitanandacollege.ac.in.
- ^ "Library". sitanandacollege.ac.in. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "hostel". sitanandacollege.ac.in. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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