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==History==
==History==
'''Kandi Raj College''' was established in 1950, aiming at providing low-cost higher education. The college started its journey under the guidance of the First President of the Governing Body, Kumar Arun Chandra Sinha and the first principal, Dr. D.L. Das. At that time, it was affiliated to [[University of Calcutta]]. It is currently affiliated to [[University of Kalyani]].
'''Kandi Raj College''' was established in 1950, aiming at providing low-cost higher education. The college started its journey under the guidance of the First President of the Governing Body, Arun Chandra Sinha and the first principal, Dr. D.L. Das. At that time, it was affiliated to [[University of Calcutta]]. It is currently affiliated to [[University of Kalyani]].


With the establishment of Kandi Raj College in 1950 the long cherished dreams of the people of Kandi Sub division were finally fulfilled. With just 61 students, the college started its journey on 4th September, 1950, occupying only five rooms of Kandi Raj High School. At that time it was affiliated to Calcutta University. Today it has its own building complex and boasts of a student strength that is in excess of 2,000.In the beginning the college offered only Intermediate courses. Government of West Bengal elevated it to the status of “Government Sponsored” during the academic session 1956-57. Under-graduate courses first started in 1957-58. Then in 1959-60, honours courses in Philosophy and English were introduced. Gradually honours courses in Economics, Mathematics and history were introduced in 1961, 1963 and 1967 respectively followed by Bengali and Chemistry in 1969. In later years (1996) honours courses in Physics and Political Science were launched. More recently, from the 2007-08 academic sessions, honours course in Sanskrit has commenced. Honours Course in Geography has been introduced very recently, (2012). The college started its illustrious journey under the auspices of the First President of the Governing Body, Kumar Arun Chandra Sinha and the First Principal, Dr. D.L. Das and continued to prosper under the guidance of Kumar Bimal Chandra Sinha, Kumar Brindaban Chandra Sinha, Kumar Jagadish Chandra Sinha and Girija Kishore Ghosh and countless others, whose contributions had helped the college to make a permanent mark in the spread of education in the Kandi sub division. That legacy has continued under Kumar Atish Chandra Sinha, who was until recently has been the President of the College.
With the establishment of Kandi Raj College in 1950 the long cherished dreams of the people of [[Kandi subdivision|Kandi Sub division]] were finally fulfilled. With just 61 students, the college started its journey on 4 September 1950, occupying only five rooms of Kandi Raj High School. [[Government of West Bengal]] elevated it to the status of “Government Sponsored” during the academic session 1956–57. Under-graduate courses first started in 1957–58.


After the sad demise of Kumar Atish Chandra Sinha in March, 2010, his brother Dr. Bikash Chandra Sinha, the renowned scientist, educationist has taken the chair of the President of the college. Dr. Sinha, presently the Director of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics as also the Director of Variable Energy Cyclotron Center, Kolkata, has been at the forefront of India’s Nuclear Physics Mission for over three decades now.
After the sad demise of [[Atish Chandra Sinha]] in March, 2010, his brother Dr. [[Bikash Sinha]], the renowned scientist has taken the chair of the President of the college.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kandi Raj College |url=https://krc.edu.in/ |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=krc.edu.in}}</ref>


==Departments==
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*Chemistry
*Chemistry
*Physics (Hons)
*Physics
*Mathematics (Hons)
*Mathematics
*Computer Science
*Computer Science
*Botany (Hons)
*Botany
*Physiology
*Physiology
*Zoology
*Zoology
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 10 June 2022

Kandi Raj College
TypeUndergraduate college Public college
Established1950; 76 years ago (1950)
AffiliationUniversity of Kalyani
Location
Kandi
,
West Bengal
,
742161
,
India

23°57′15″N 88°02′28″E / 23.9542381°N 88.0411634°E / 23.9542381; 88.0411634
CampusUrban
WebsiteKandi Raj College
File:Logo Kandi Raj College.jpg
Location in West Bengal
Kandi Raj College is located in India
Kandi Raj College
Kandi Raj College (India)

Kandi Raj College, established in 1950,[1] is a college in Kandi, in Murshidabad district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to University of Kalyani.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Kandi Raj College was established in 1950, aiming at providing low-cost higher education. The college started its journey under the guidance of the First President of the Governing Body, Arun Chandra Sinha and the first principal, Dr. D.L. Das. At that time, it was affiliated to University of Calcutta. It is currently affiliated to University of Kalyani.

With the establishment of Kandi Raj College in 1950 the long cherished dreams of the people of Kandi Sub division were finally fulfilled. With just 61 students, the college started its journey on 4 September 1950, occupying only five rooms of Kandi Raj High School. Government of West Bengal elevated it to the status of “Government Sponsored” during the academic session 1956–57. Under-graduate courses first started in 1957–58.

After the sad demise of Atish Chandra Sinha in March, 2010, his brother Dr. Bikash Sinha, the renowned scientist has taken the chair of the President of the college.[3]

Departments[edit | edit source]

Science[4][edit | edit source]

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Botany
  • Physiology
  • Zoology

Arts[edit | edit source]

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • History
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Economics

Accreditation[edit | edit source]

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 2011-11-16 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Affiliated College of University of Kalyani". Archived from the original on 1 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Kandi Raj College". krc.edu.in. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "therinthukol".

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