Prabhat Kumar College

Prabhat Kumar College
Type Undergraduate college
Established 1926
Location Contai, West Bengal, India
Campus Urban
Affiliations Vidyasagar University
Website Prabhat Kumar College

Prabhat Kumar College, also known as Kanthi College or by the abbreviation P. K. College, established in 1926,[1] is the oldest college in Purba Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.[2]

History

Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with the donation from Biswambhar Dinda. It is the oldest college of Purba Medinipur district. Initially the college 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.[3]

Location

The college is located in the heart of Contai in the Purba Medinipur district. Contai Central Bus Stand is 250m from the college.

Departments

Science

Arts and Commerce

Accreditation

In March 2007, Prabhat Kumar College was awarded B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[4] The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 [http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]
  2. ↑ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University".
  3. ↑ "History of P.K.College, Contai".
  4. ↑ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Retrieved 22 February 2012.


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