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| name = Basanti Devi College | | name = Basanti Devi College | ||
| image = Basanti Devi College logo.jpg | |||
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| type = Undergraduate college | | type = Undergraduate & Postgraduate college | ||
| established = {{start date and age|1959}} | | established = {{start date and age|5 August 1959}} | ||
| closed = <!-- {{end date|YYYY}} --> | | closed = <!-- {{end date|YYYY}} --> | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
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| affiliation = [[University of Calcutta]] | | affiliation = [[University of Calcutta]] | ||
| religious_affiliation = | | religious_affiliation = | ||
| academic_affiliation = | | academic_affiliation = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] | ||
| endowment = | | endowment = | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
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| chairperson = | | chairperson = | ||
| chancellor = | | chancellor = | ||
| president = | | president = Dr. Shibranjan Chatterjee | ||
| vice-president = | | vice-president = | ||
| principal = Dr. Indrila Guha | | principal = Dr. Indrila Guha | ||
| students = 1500+ | |||
| undergrad = 1400+ | |||
| postgrad = 100+ | |||
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| doctoral = | | doctoral = | ||
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| postcode = 743355 | | postcode = 743355 | ||
| coordinates = {{Coord|22.519302|N|88.3616963|E|region:IN-WB_type:edu|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{Coord|22.519302|N|88.3616963|E|region:IN-WB_type:edu|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| campus = Urban | | campus = Urban | ||
| language = | | language = Bengali, English | ||
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'''Basanti Devi College''' is the first government sponsored college in [[Kolkata]] and was founded by the [[Government of West Bengal]] in 1959 with the mission of empowerment of women. Named after the eminent freedom fighter [[Basanti Devi]], the first lady to be imprisoned under British Rule for being involved in the war of Independence of India. It is affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of University of Calcutta |url=http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218141029/http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |archivedate=2012-02-18 }}</ref> | '''Basanti Devi College''' is the first government sponsored Girls college in [[Kolkata]] and was founded by the [[Government of West Bengal]] in 1959 with the mission of empowerment of women. Named after the eminent freedom fighter [[Basanti Devi]], the first lady to be imprisoned under British Rule for being involved in the war of Independence of India. It is affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of University of Calcutta |url=http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218141029/http://www.caluniv.ac.in/Affiliated%20college/College_frame.htm |archivedate=2012-02-18 }}</ref> | ||
== The College == | == The College == | ||
Located at the junction of the urban and rural conglomerate, this premier college caters to the needs of girl students from both these areas. A large group of them are also from backward classes, minority communities and from below poverty line. The college offers scope for higher education for women with special needs. | |||
Along with the Calcutta University stipulated academic curriculum, the college also offers scope for the empowerment of girl students by helping them to develop their self-help skills, self-reliance and independence. The College offers B.A. (Hons/Major/General), B.Sc (Hons/General) and M.A. in English (Self Financed) & M.A. in Political Science (Self Financed) under the University of Calcutta. | |||
The College also has a Study Center under Netaji Subhas Open University (Center Code : A-02) which runs on Saturdays & Sundays Only. | |||
==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
*[[Lopamudra Mitra]], singer | *[[Lopamudra Mitra]], singer | ||
*[[Tanusree Chakraborty]], actress | *[[Tanusree Chakraborty]], actress | ||
*[[Rooqma Ray]], actress | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:1959 establishments in West Bengal]] | [[Category:1959 establishments in West Bengal]] | ||
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| File:Basanti Devi College logo.jpg | |
| Type | Undergraduate & Postgraduate college |
|---|---|
| Established | 5 August 1959 |
| Affiliation | University of Calcutta |
Academic affiliation | NAAC |
| President | Dr. Shibranjan Chatterjee |
| Principal | Dr. Indrila Guha |
| Students | 1500+ |
| Undergraduates | 1400+ |
| Postgraduates | 100+ |
| Address | 147B, Rash Behari Ave, Ballygunge , , , 743355 , 22°31′09″N 88°21′42″E / 22.519302°N 88.3616963°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | Bengali, English |
| Website | {{URL|example.com|optional display text}} |
Basanti Devi College is the first government sponsored Girls college in Kolkata and was founded by the Government of West Bengal in 1959 with the mission of empowerment of women. Named after the eminent freedom fighter Basanti Devi, the first lady to be imprisoned under British Rule for being involved in the war of Independence of India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.[1]
The College[edit | edit source]
Located at the junction of the urban and rural conglomerate, this premier college caters to the needs of girl students from both these areas. A large group of them are also from backward classes, minority communities and from below poverty line. The college offers scope for higher education for women with special needs.
Along with the Calcutta University stipulated academic curriculum, the college also offers scope for the empowerment of girl students by helping them to develop their self-help skills, self-reliance and independence. The College offers B.A. (Hons/Major/General), B.Sc (Hons/General) and M.A. in English (Self Financed) & M.A. in Political Science (Self Financed) under the University of Calcutta.
The College also has a Study Center under Netaji Subhas Open University (Center Code : A-02) which runs on Saturdays & Sundays Only.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Lopamudra Mitra, singer
- Tanusree Chakraborty, actress
- Rooqma Ray, actress
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Affiliated College of University of Calcutta". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012.
External links[edit | edit source]
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