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==History== | ==History== | ||
Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with | Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with a large donation from [[Zamindar]] Biswambhar Dinda and other prominent residents of the district, in memory of his loving son, the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda. It is the oldest college of [[Purba Medinipur district]]. Prominent social reformers of the time such as [[Madhusudan Jana]] and [[Zamindar]] [[Bipin Bihari Sasmal]] also contributed to the establishment of the institution.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Calcutta |first=University of |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=M1Y4AAAAMAAJ&q=bipin+bihari+sasmal |title=Calendar |date=1929 |language=en}}</ref> This college was named after the name of the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda, the son of donator Late Biswambhar Dinda. Initially, the college was started as an arts college under the affiliation of [[University of Calcutta]]. Bipin Bihari Sasmal was the first president of the College. In 1985, the affiliation of the college was changed from University of Calcutta to [[Vidyasagar University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=History of P.K.College, Contai |url=http://pkcollegecontai.org/Blog/?page_id=1623 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410053752/http://pkcollegecontai.org/Blog/?page_id=1623 |archivedate=10 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The college is located in the heart of [[Contai]] in the [[Purba Medinipur district]] | The college is located in the heart of [[Contai]] in the [[Purba Medinipur district]]. | ||
==Departments== | ==Departments and Courses== | ||
The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Kanthi and its adjoining areas. Almost every department of this college offers undergraduate degree courses. Postgraduate courses are offered only by departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, and Commerce.<ref>{{cite web|title=Courses Offered, Prabhat Kumar College|url=https://pkcollegecontai.ac.in/page.aspx?page_id=1007|access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> | |||
===Science=== | |||
The science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Nutrition, and Aquaculture Management. | |||
===Arts and Commerce=== | ===Arts and Commerce=== | ||
The arts and commerce faculty consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Education, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Physical Education, Music, Sociology, Commerce. | |||
==Accreditation== | ==Accreditation== | ||
In | In 2022, Prabhat Kumar College is re-accredited and awarded Grade A by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC).<ref>{{cite web|title=NAAC Grade, PK College|url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/public/index.php/grade_sheet_rpt/eyJpdiI6IkhnTENSZFNYVUdQUFFLMEs0N0JiR3c9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiL2lTbGNJUGQzYWd4aE1MYkNGOG9udz09IiwibWFjIjoiNmM4NGU2ZTRiOTAwODgwMWMzNDI4Y2ViMTdmNjAyMjg5M2VkNmMyY2U2OWMyYmIxZjE3MjYwNWNlZTM5ZDNlZiIsInRhZyI6IiJ9|access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=District colleges join city peers on NAAC honour list after framework revision|work=The Times of India |date=23 March 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/district-colleges-join-city-peers-on-naac-honour-list-after-framework-revision/articleshow/98926905.cms|access-date=2 Nov 2023}}</ref> Previously in March 2007, this college was awarded B+ grade by the NAAC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity|url=http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Institutions_Accredited_by_NAAC_with_validity.pdf|publisher=[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]]|accessdate=22 February 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512054040/http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Institutions_Accredited_by_NAAC_with_validity.pdf|archivedate=12 May 2012}}</ref> This college is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name="UGC">[https://web.archive.org/web/20071014152001/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal] Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Type | Undergraduate & Postgraduate college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1926 |
| Affiliation | Vidyasagar University |
| Postgraduates | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Location | , , 721401 , 21°46′45″N 87°44′53″E / 21.7792286°N 87.7481253°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://pkcollegecontai.ac.in/ |
| File:Prabhat Kumar College logo.gif | |
Location in West Bengal   Prabhat Kumar College (India) | |
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[edit | edit source]
Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with a large donation from Zamindar Biswambhar Dinda and other prominent residents of the district, in memory of his loving son, the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda. It is the oldest college of Purba Medinipur district. Prominent social reformers of the time such as Madhusudan Jana and Zamindar Bipin Bihari Sasmal also contributed to the establishment of the institution.[3] This college was named after the name of the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda, the son of donator Late Biswambhar Dinda. Initially, the college was started as an arts college under the affiliation of University of Calcutta. Bipin Bihari Sasmal was the first president of the College. In 1985, the affiliation of the college was changed from University of Calcutta to Vidyasagar University.[4]
Location[edit | edit source]
The college is located in the heart of Contai in the Purba Medinipur district.
Departments and Courses[edit | edit source]
The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Kanthi and its adjoining areas. Almost every department of this college offers undergraduate degree courses. Postgraduate courses are offered only by departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, and Commerce.[5]
Science[edit | edit source]
The science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Nutrition, and Aquaculture Management.
Arts and Commerce[edit | edit source]
The arts and commerce faculty consists of the departments of Bengali, English, Education, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Physical Education, Music, Sociology, Commerce.
Accreditation[edit | edit source]
In 2022, Prabhat Kumar College is re-accredited and awarded Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[6][7] Previously in March 2007, this college was awarded B+ grade by the NAAC.[8] This college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 [1] Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]
- ↑ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
- ↑ Calcutta, University of (1929). Calendar.
- ↑ "History of P.K.College, Contai". Archived from the original on 10 April 2012.
- ↑ "Courses Offered, Prabhat Kumar College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ "NAAC Grade, PK College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ "District colleges join city peers on NAAC honour list after framework revision". The Times of India. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
External links[edit | edit source]
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