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name = Suri Vidyasagar College |
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established = 1942 |
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type = Undergraduate college |
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| principal = Dr. Tapan Kumar Paricchha (Current) |
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city = [[Suri, Birbhum|Suri]] |
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state = [[West Bengal]] |
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country = [[India]] |
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campus = Urban |
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website = [http://www.surividyasagarcollege.org.in/ Suri Vidyasagar College] |
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image_name = Suri Vidyasagar College.jpg |
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affiliations = [[University of Burdwan]] |
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'''Suri Vidyasagar College''', established in 1942,<ref name=UGC/> is a government affiliated college located at Suri in the [[Birbhum district]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is affiliated to [[University of Burdwan]] and teaches arts, science and commerce.<ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated College of University of Burdwan | url=http://www.buruniv.ac.in/CollegeDetails.php?col_code=312|}}</ref> |
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It was [[List of academic institutions formerly affiliated to the University of Calcutta|formerly affiliated]] with the [[University of Calcutta]]. |
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'''Suri Vidyasagar College''', established in 1942,<ref name=UGC/> is a government affiliated college located at Suri in the [[Birbhum district]] of [[West Bengal]]. It is affiliated to [[University of Burdwan]] and teaches arts, science and commerce.<ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated College of University of Burdwan | url=http://www.buruniv.ac.in/CollegeDetails.php?col_code=312}}</ref> |
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*Chemistry |
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*Physics |
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*Mathematics |
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*Botany |
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*Zoology |
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*Physiology |
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*Microbiology |
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*Plant Protection |
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*Computer Science |
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*Electronics |
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*Economics |
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==History== |
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===Arts and Commerce=== |
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The first attempt to establish the college in Suri was made in 1934 but failed because of the lack of funding. Fresh vigour was again observed in 1940 and one committee was formed. That committee members submitted a proposal to the then Bengal ‘Prime Minister’ and Education Minister-in-Charge, Fajlul Haque, to establish a college in Suri. |
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By then the world war II had started and Japanese forces started bombing in Calcutta. People started panicking and started fleeing Calcutta for the neighbouring townships and villages. During that time, the colleges of Calcutta had to be closed because of the fear of bombing. At that time, Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, planned to shift their college elsewhere. First, they tried to set up their college at a school in Sainthia but were disapproved by the SDO of Suri. Later, the college administration approached Dr. Kaligati Banerjee of Suri, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. A meeting was called at the house of Dr. Kaligati Banerjee in 1942 and a proposal was placed before the Governing body of Calcutta Vidyasagar College for the establishment of a college. |
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*Bengali |
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*English |
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Governing body of the Vidyasagar College, Calcutta, approved the proposal with an initial funding of Rs. 5000. Finally, Sury Vidyasagar College was established under the guidance of Principal J.K. Chowdhury and with the newly appointed Vice-Principal (Suri campus) Tribhangamurari Mondal.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Suri Vidyasagar College|url=http://www.surividyasagarcollege.org.in/history.php|access-date= June 28, 2023}}</ref> |
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*Sanskrit |
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*History |
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At the time of the establishment of the college, this college was under the [[University of Calcutta]]. Later, when [[University of Burdwan]] was established, the affiliation of this college was shifted to the [[University of Burdwan]]. |
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*Political Science |
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*Philosophy |
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==Departments and Courses== |
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*Economics |
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The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Suri and its adjoining areas. |
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*Commerce |
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* Journalism and Mass Communication |
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===Science=== |
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*Arabic |
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Science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Microbiology, Plant Protection, Electronics and Economics. |
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*Geography |
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===Arts & Commerce=== |
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Arts & Commerce faculty consists of departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Arabic, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communication & Journalism, and Commerce. |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Pranab Mukherjee]], former [[President of India]], former [[Finance Minister of India]]<ref>[http://www.surivcollege.org.in/alumni.html Prominent alumni]</ref> |
*[[Pranab Mukherjee]], former [[President of India]], former [[Finance Minister of India]]<ref name="Prominent alumni">[http://www.surivcollege.org.in/alumni.html Prominent alumni]</ref> |
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*[[Tulsi Giri]], former [[Prime Minister of Nepal]]<ref |
*[[Tulsi Giri]], former [[Prime Minister of Nepal]]<ref name="Prominent alumni"/> |
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*[[TATAN]]<ref>[http://www.surivcollege.org.in/alumni.html Prominent alumni]</ref> |
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==Accreditation== |
==Accreditation== |
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The college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name=UGC>[http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]</ref> It was accredited by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC), and in 2016 awarded B++ grade, an accreditation that has since then expired.<ref>{{cite news |title=Institutions Accredited/ Re- accredited by NAAC whose accreditation validity period is over | url=http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Validity_expired_institutions.pdf}}</ref> |
The college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name=UGC>[http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]</ref> It was accredited by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC), and in 2016 awarded B++ grade, an accreditation that has since then expired.<ref>{{cite news |title=Institutions Accredited/ Re- accredited by NAAC whose accreditation validity period is over |url=http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Validity_expired_institutions.pdf |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512054834/http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Validity_expired_institutions.pdf |archivedate=2012-05-12 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of institutions of higher education in West Bengal]] |
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*[[Education in India]] |
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*[[Education in West Bengal]] |
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| Type | Undergraduate college Public college |
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| Established | 1942 |
| Affiliation | University of Burdwan |
| Principal | Dr. Tapan Kumar Paricchha |
| Address | College para , , , 731101 , 23°53′53″N 87°31′58″E / 23.8979776°N 87.5328689°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Suri Vidyasagar College |
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  Location in West Bengal  Suri Vidyasagar College (India) | |
Suri Vidyasagar College, established in 1942,[1] is a government affiliated college located at Suri in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is affiliated to University of Burdwan and teaches arts, science and commerce.[2]
History
[edit]The first attempt to establish the college in Suri was made in 1934 but failed because of the lack of funding. Fresh vigour was again observed in 1940 and one committee was formed. That committee members submitted a proposal to the then Bengal ‘Prime Minister’ and Education Minister-in-Charge, Fajlul Haque, to establish a college in Suri.
By then the world war II had started and Japanese forces started bombing in Calcutta. People started panicking and started fleeing Calcutta for the neighbouring townships and villages. During that time, the colleges of Calcutta had to be closed because of the fear of bombing. At that time, Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, planned to shift their college elsewhere. First, they tried to set up their college at a school in Sainthia but were disapproved by the SDO of Suri. Later, the college administration approached Dr. Kaligati Banerjee of Suri, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. A meeting was called at the house of Dr. Kaligati Banerjee in 1942 and a proposal was placed before the Governing body of Calcutta Vidyasagar College for the establishment of a college.
Governing body of the Vidyasagar College, Calcutta, approved the proposal with an initial funding of Rs. 5000. Finally, Sury Vidyasagar College was established under the guidance of Principal J.K. Chowdhury and with the newly appointed Vice-Principal (Suri campus) Tribhangamurari Mondal.[3]
At the time of the establishment of the college, this college was under the University of Calcutta. Later, when University of Burdwan was established, the affiliation of this college was shifted to the University of Burdwan.
Departments and Courses
[edit]The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Suri and its adjoining areas.
Science
[edit]Science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Microbiology, Plant Protection, Electronics and Economics.
Arts & Commerce
[edit]Arts & Commerce faculty consists of departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Arabic, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Mass Communication & Journalism, and Commerce.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India, former Finance Minister of India[4]
- Tulsi Giri, former Prime Minister of Nepal[4]
Accreditation
[edit]The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1] It was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and in 2016 awarded B++ grade, an accreditation that has since then expired.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission
- ^ "Affiliated College of University of Burdwan".
- ^ "History of Suri Vidyasagar College". Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b Prominent alumni
- ^ "Institutions Accredited/ Re- accredited by NAAC whose accreditation validity period is over" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012.
External links
[edit]- Suri Vidyasagar College
- Speech by the President of India at the felicitation function at Suri Vidyasagar College
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