Nalanda College, Biharsharif
Nalanda College, Biharsharif is a college in Bihar Sharif, the district headquarters of Nalanda District in Bihar state in India. It is a constituent unit of Patliputra University.[1] It was established in 1870 and is one of the oldest colleges of north India. Its catchment area includes nearby villages and small towns in BiharSharif. The Government of India issued stamps with its picture in 1970 to mark its centenary. This college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science, commerce and arts.This college is one of the best college in Nalanda District.
| Type | Undergraduate and Postgraduate College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1870 |
| Location | , , |
| Affiliations | Patliputra University |
| Website | http://nalandacollegepup.com/ |
History
Bihar Sharif Nalanda College was founded by Canto Singh, a landlord in Bihar. He had granted 8.7 acres of land for the college. To remember his contribution, his statue is standing in the campus. It was at first under the jurisdiction of the University of Calcutta, then it came under Bihar University, and finally under Magadh University, Bodhgaya. D. P. Singh was appointed principal of the college. After his retirement, Dr. S. N. Sinha took the charge as the principal of this college.[2]
Notable Professors
- Siddheswar Prasad, Served as MP from Nalanda and Governor of Tripura
Notable alumni
- Veer Pratap Singh - Former student of this college, dhus played for Deccan Chargers.
References
- ↑ "::: PATLIPUTRA UNIVERSITY, PATNA :::". www.ppup.ac.in. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ↑ http://poetalokmishra.blogspot.in/2014/09/alok-mishra-awarded-best-student-of.html
External links
Coordinates: 25°12′13″N 85°31′34″E / 25.2036°N 85.5261°E
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