🏫 Overview

• Established: 1942 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

• Type: Government‑sponsored, co‑educational undergraduate college, affiliated with University of North Bengal. NAAC B++, UGC recognized

🎓 Academic Programs & Admission

• Undergraduate degrees:

  • B.A. Honours in English, Bengali, History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Sanskrit, Education, Physical Education, Mass Communication

  • B.Sc. Honours in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Physiology, Statistics, Economics

• Postgraduate course: M.A. in Bengali (2‑year) and B.P.Ed. (2‑year)

• Admission: Merit‑based selection on higher secondary marks (10 + 2). Eligibility depends on subject stream. No entrance exam for MA; admission based on undergraduate results

📊 Tuition Fees & Costs

• Typical first-year fees:

  • B.A. ranges approximately ₹4,900–₹10,800 depending on major and electives

  • B.Sc. Honours around ₹24,500–₹24,600 total first year

• Fee details per subject such as combinations involving Geography, Journalism, Physical Education show variation (e.g. ₹2,700–₹5,250 base fee)

• Scholarships: Students’ Aid Fund, merit-based concessions, free/half‑free studentship, sports quota, government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC categories

🌳 Campus & Facilities

• Campus size: ~22 acres, urban setting

• Facilities: Library (~45,650 books), computer labs, science & research labs, auditorium, seminar hall, gymnasium, sports field, canteen, medical facility, banking/ATM, hostels for both boys & girls, Wi‑Fi, CCTV, guest house, transportation, NCC & NSS units, placement cell, cultural zones

🧪 Research, Clubs & Student Life

• Campus life: Campus surrounded by greenery with a large ground for recreation. Seminar hall, tree‑lined walkways, fests, sports, fresher’s & farewell events feature prominently

• Clubs & Campus events: Cultural fests in Nov–Dec, fresher’s around August – Sept, technical and sports events held regularly. Active NSS, NCC activities

💼 Placements & Alumni Outcomes

• Recent placement stats (2023):

  • Highest package: ₹7.2 LPA (ACC Jalpaiguri), ₹7.7 LPA (Commerce College)

  • Average package: ~₹4.4 LPA

  • Median package: ₹3.9 LPA; number of offers: ~70–80; students placed: ~67–75; campus drives from ~28–30 companies including TCS, Wipro, local banks, regional businesses, educational institutes

• Alumni: Notable alumni include Nirmal Chandra Roy (West Bengal MLA) and Moloy Ghatak (Minister, Govt. of West Bengal)

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