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'''Gobardanga Hindu College''', established in 1947,<ref name=UGC/> is a general degree college in [[Gobardanga]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences and postgraduate courses in arts. It is currently affiliated to [[West Bengal State University]] (formerly affiliated to [[University of Calcutta]]).<ref>[http://www.caluniv.ac.in/About%20the%20university/Downmemory%20lane%20.htm Down Memory Lane : Some of our Earliest Affiliated Colleges - 50 Years Ago] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710023855/http://www.caluniv.ac.in/About%20the%20university/Downmemory%20lane%20.htm |date=2012-07-10 }}''caluniv.ac.in''. Retrieved 10 November 2012</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated College of West Bengal State University |url=http://www.wbsubcollegeinfo.org/list_colleges.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029065002/http://www.wbsubcollegeinfo.org/list_colleges.php |archivedate=2012-10-29 }}</ref> In 2016, it was reaccredited grade '''A''' by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) for the second successive time.
'''Gobardanga Hindu College''', established in 1947,<ref name=UGC/> is a general degree college in [[Gobardanga]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce, and sciences, as well as postgraduate courses in arts. It is affiliated with [[West Bengal State University]] (formerly affiliated with [[University of Calcutta]]).<ref>[http://www.caluniv.ac.in/About%20the%20university/Downmemory%20lane%20.htm Down Memory Lane : Some of our Earliest Affiliated Colleges - 50 Years Ago] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710023855/http://www.caluniv.ac.in/About%20the%20university/Downmemory%20lane%20.htm |date=2012-07-10 }}''caluniv.ac.in''. Retrieved 10 November 2012</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Affiliated College of West Bengal State University |url=http://www.wbsubcollegeinfo.org/list_colleges.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029065002/http://www.wbsubcollegeinfo.org/list_colleges.php |archivedate=2012-10-29 }}</ref> In 2024, it was reaccredited with an A grade '''A''' by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC). It is currently the only college in North 24 Parganas to receive an A grade for the third successive time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/24-parganas/gobardanga-hindu-college-got-a-grade-in-naac-evaluation-again/cid/1537567|title = Gobardanga Hindu College receives an A grade from NAAC}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The College Started to function formally with the departments of English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Logic, Elements of Civics and Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry, Physics, Biology to the I.Sc. Standard with 105 students and 4 full-time teachers on 27 November 1947.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College history}}</ref> BA and B.Sc course was introduced in 1950 and 1952 respectively. [[National Cadet Corps India|NCC]] was introduced in the College in 1956. Three teachers namely Niren Bandopadhyay, Sachindra Mohan Mukhopadhyay and Ambarnath Ghoshal went [[Fort William, India|Fort William]] to learn all about NCC. Bengali Honours was introduced in the college curriculum in 1957. Department of B.Ed was established On 1 July 1962. Considering the importance of career oriented courses, Department of Travel and Tourism Management was introduced in 1998. In 2005, the college was accredited with grade '''A''' by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]. General course of Botany, Zoology, Geography, Music, Journalism and Mass Communication, Computer Science, Physical education and General courses of Sociology and Anthropology introduced in the 2012 and 2013 respectively. In 2016, it was reaccredited grade A by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) for the second successive time. Honours courses of Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Geography, Music, Journalism and Mass Communication introduced in 2018.
The college formally began operating on 27 November 1947, with departments in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Logic, Elements of Civics and Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology up to the I.Sc. Standard. It had 105 students and 4 full-time teachers.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College history}}</ref> BA and B.Sc courses were introduced in 1950 and 1952, respectively. [[National Cadet Corps India|NCC]] was introduced in the College in 1956, with three teachers—Niren Bandopadhyay, Sachindra Mohan Mukhopadhyay, and Ambarnath Ghoshal—attending [[Fort William, India|Fort William]] to learn about the NCC. Bengali Honours was added to the curriculum in 1957, and the Department of B.Ed was established on 1 July 1962. Recognizing the importance of career-oriented courses, the Department of Travel and Tourism Management was introduced in 1998. In 2005, the college was accredited with grade '''A''' by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]]. General courses in Botany, Zoology, Geography, Music, Journalism and Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Physical Education, as well as general courses in Sociology and Anthropology, were introduced in 2012 and 2013, respectively. In 2024, it was reaccredited with an A grade by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) for the third successive time. Honours courses in Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Geography, Music, and Journalism and Mass Communication were introduced in 2018.


==Departments==
==Departments==
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[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College- B.ED college.jpg| thumb|right|Gobardanga Hindu College- B.ED college]]
[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College- B.ED college.jpg| thumb|right|Gobardanga Hindu College- B.ED college]]


===Under Graduation===
===Arts and Commerce===
===Arts and Commerce===


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* [[Geography]]
* [[Geography]]
* [[Philosophy]]
* [[Philosophy]]
* [[Education sciences|Education]]
* [[Physical education]]
* [[Physical education]]
* [[Music]]
* [[Music]]
* [[Economics]]
* [[Economics]]
* [[Accounting|Accountancy]]
* [[Accounting|Accountancy]]
* [[Education sciences|Education]]


===Science===
===Science===
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===Post Graduation===
===Post Graduation===
* [[Bengali literature|Bengali]]
* [[Bengali literature|Bengali]]
* [[History]]
* [[Education sciences|Education]]
* [[Education sciences|Education]]
* [[History]]


===Career-oriented courses===
===Career-oriented courses===


* Tourism & Travel Management.
* Tourism & Travel Management
* [[Mass communication|Journalism & Mass Communication.]]
* [[Mass communication|Journalism & Mass Communication]]


==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==
Gobardanga Hindu 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] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116042454/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal |date=16 November 2011 }}</ref> It was accredited by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC). The college is awarded '''A''' grade by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|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 |format=PDF |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>
Gobardanga Hindu 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] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116042454/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal |date=16 November 2011 }}</ref> It was accredited by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC), which awarded the college an '''A''' grade.<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 |format=PDF |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>
[[File:NAAC visiting in the Gobardanga Hindu College .jpg|thumb|right|Exit meeting of the NAAC Peer team in 2016.]]
[[File:NAAC visiting in the Gobardanga Hindu College .jpg|thumb|right|Exit meeting of the NAAC Peer team in 2016.]]


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College facilities}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College facilities}}</ref>
* [[Radio-frequency identification]] (RFID) enabled advanced library.
* [[Radio-frequency identification]] (RFID) enabled advanced library  
* The Library has a total collection of about 35,000 documents which includes books, serials and non-book materials as well. The Library subscribes to Ten printed periodicals of different categories.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Library}}</ref>
* The library has a collection of approximately 35,000 documents, including books, serials, and non-book materials, and subscribes to ten printed periodicals.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Library}}</ref>
* Reading room with air conditioning and desktop access facility.
* Reading room with air conditioning and desktop access
* Open library access.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://gdc-opac.kohacloud.co.in|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Open Library Access}}</ref>
* Open library access.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://gdc-opac.kohacloud.co.in|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Open Library Access}}</ref>
* Sound system enabled classroom.
* Sound system-equipped classrooms
* Virtual and smart classroom.
* Virtual and smart classrooms
* Scholarship for students achieving first class grade (60%) in the university examination.
* Scholarship for students achieving first class (60%) in the university examination
* Free studentship for economically poor students.
* Free studentships for economically disadvantaged students
* Regular online feedback system.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Online Feedback System}}</ref>
* Regular online feedback system<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://ghcollege.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=0|title = Gobardanga Hindu College Online Feedback System}}</ref>
* One boy's hostel and two well decorated women's hostel buildings for the accommodation of boys and girls students.
* One boys' hostel and two well-decorated women's hostels
* Bus service.
* Bus service
* Gymnasium
* Gymnasium
[[File:Gymnasium of Gobardanga Hindu College.jpg|Right|thumb]]
[[File:Gymnasium of Gobardanga Hindu College.jpg|Gymnasium of Gobardanga Hindu College|right|thumb]]
* Students' canteen.
* Students' canteen
* WiFi access.
* WiFi access
* Purified drinking water.
* Purified drinking water
* History Museum  
* History Museum  
[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College History Museum .jpg|Right|thumb]]
[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College History Museum .jpg|Gobardanga Hindu College History Museum|right|thumb]]


==Exhibition, annual sports and cultural competition==
==Exhibition, annual sports and cultural competition==
Exhibition is held every year in the college premises. Those models are prepared by the students with guidance from their teachers. All departments take part in it. Temporary stalls are built to accommodate exhibits of every department. Annual Sports and Cultural Competitions are also held every year which allows students to showcase their skills in various activities.
An exhibition is held annually on the college premises, featuring models prepared by students under the guidance of their teachers. All departments participate, with temporary stalls built to display exhibits from each department. Annual sports and cultural competitions are also held to allow students to showcase their skills.


[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College Exhibition 2019.jpg|thumb|right|Name of The Model- Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in the context of Contemporary Society.]]
[[File:Gobardanga Hindu College Exhibition 2019.jpg|thumb|right|Name of The Model- Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in the context of Contemporary Society.]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://indware.biz/gobardangahinducollegeorg/ Gobardanga Hindu College]
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*[http://indware.biz/gobardangahinducollegeorg/ Gobardanga Hindu College] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225035818/http://indware.biz/gobardangahinducollegeorg/ |date=25 December 2011 }}
 
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Gobardanga Hindu College
TypeUndergraduate college
Established1947
PrincipalDr. Harekrishna Mondal
Location
Gobardanga
,
West Bengal
,
India

22°52′51.71″N 88°45′12.96″E / 22.8810306°N 88.7536000°E / 22.8810306; 88.7536000
CampusUrban
AffiliationsWest Bengal State University
WebsiteGobardanga Hindu College
Location in West Bengal
Gobardanga Hindu College is located in India
Gobardanga Hindu College
Gobardanga Hindu College (India)

Gobardanga Hindu College, established in 1947,[1] is a general degree college in Gobardanga, West Bengal, India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce, and sciences, as well as postgraduate courses in arts. It is affiliated with West Bengal State University (formerly affiliated with University of Calcutta).[2][3] In 2024, it was reaccredited with an A grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is currently the only college in North 24 Parganas to receive an A grade for the third successive time.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

The college formally began operating on 27 November 1947, with departments in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Logic, Elements of Civics and Economics, Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology up to the I.Sc. Standard. It had 105 students and 4 full-time teachers.[5] BA and B.Sc courses were introduced in 1950 and 1952, respectively. NCC was introduced in the College in 1956, with three teachers—Niren Bandopadhyay, Sachindra Mohan Mukhopadhyay, and Ambarnath Ghoshal—attending Fort William to learn about the NCC. Bengali Honours was added to the curriculum in 1957, and the Department of B.Ed was established on 1 July 1962. Recognizing the importance of career-oriented courses, the Department of Travel and Tourism Management was introduced in 1998. In 2005, the college was accredited with grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. General courses in Botany, Zoology, Geography, Music, Journalism and Mass Communication, Computer Science, and Physical Education, as well as general courses in Sociology and Anthropology, were introduced in 2012 and 2013, respectively. In 2024, it was reaccredited with an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for the third successive time. Honours courses in Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Geography, Music, and Journalism and Mass Communication were introduced in 2018.

Departments[edit | edit source]

A science program by anuranan, Gobardanga Hindu College
Gobardanga Hindu College- B.ED college

Arts and Commerce[edit | edit source]

Science[edit | edit source]

Post Graduation[edit | edit source]

Career-oriented courses[edit | edit source]

Accreditation[edit | edit source]

Gobardanga Hindu College is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1] It was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which awarded the college an A grade.[6]

Exit meeting of the NAAC Peer team in 2016.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

[7]

  • Radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled advanced library
  • The library has a collection of approximately 35,000 documents, including books, serials, and non-book materials, and subscribes to ten printed periodicals.[8]
  • Reading room with air conditioning and desktop access
  • Open library access.[9]
  • Sound system-equipped classrooms
  • Virtual and smart classrooms
  • Scholarship for students achieving first class (60%) in the university examination
  • Free studentships for economically disadvantaged students
  • Regular online feedback system[10]
  • One boys' hostel and two well-decorated women's hostels
  • Bus service
  • Gymnasium
Gymnasium of Gobardanga Hindu College
  • Students' canteen
  • WiFi access
  • Purified drinking water
  • History Museum
Gobardanga Hindu College History Museum

Exhibition, annual sports and cultural competition[edit | edit source]

An exhibition is held annually on the college premises, featuring models prepared by students under the guidance of their teachers. All departments participate, with temporary stalls built to display exhibits from each department. Annual sports and cultural competitions are also held to allow students to showcase their skills.

Name of The Model- Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in the context of Contemporary Society.
Name of the Model- Graveyard School of Poetry.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Down Memory Lane : Some of our Earliest Affiliated Colleges - 50 Years Ago Archived 2012-07-10 at the Wayback Machinecaluniv.ac.in. Retrieved 10 November 2012
  3. ↑ "Affiliated College of West Bengal State University". Archived from the original on 29 October 2012.
  4. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College receives an A grade from NAAC".
  5. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College history".
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College facilities".
  8. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College Library".
  9. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College Open Library Access".
  10. ↑ "Gobardanga Hindu College Online Feedback System".

External links[edit | edit source]

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