Bankura Christian College

Bankura Christian College, established in 1903,[1] is the oldest college in Bankura district in India. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated with the Bankura University.

Bankura Christian College
TypeGraduate/undergraduate college
Established1937 (1937)
PrincipalDr.Fatik Baran Mondal
Location
Bankura
,
West Bengal
,
India

23.2381°N 87.0593°E / 23.2381; 87.0593
CampusUrban
AffiliationsBankura University
Websitehttp://www.bankurachristiancollege.in
Location in West Bengal
Bankura Christian College (India)

History
List of Principals
J. Mitchell1903-1910
A. E. Brown1910-1927
A. R. Spooner1927-1933
William Bailey1933-1937
C. F. Ball1937-1943
W. J. Culshow1943-1949
A. K. Mundle1949-1966
R. N. Das1966-1971
R. L. Sarkar1971-1971
S. Singh1971-1981
Teacher-in-charge1981-1985
Mark Mir1985-1987
Teacher-in-charge1987-1992
Dr. Richard R. N. Bajpai1992–2014
Dr Fatik Baran Mandal2014-2018

Bankura Christian College was established by the Wesleyan Missionary Society in 1903. It was the first college to be established in Bankura district. The first principal was Rev. J. Mitchell. In 1907 it was granted approval to teach Intermediate Arts (I.A.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) courses and affiliated to Burdwan University. This was followed by the introduction of Intermediate Science (I.Sc.) courses in 1911 and Honours degrees 1921.[2]

Departments


Subjects available under Bankura University at Bankura Christian College are as follows: You can search here ~ http://www.bankurachristiancollege.in/faculty_member.aspx

B.Sc Hons

http://www.bankurachristiancollege.in/faculty_subject_department.aspx?department_name=SCIENCE

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Electronics

B.A Hons

http://www.bankurachristiancollege.in/faculty_subject_department.aspx?department_name=ARTS

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Sanskrit
  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Political science
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology

Real-time weather reporting

The Geography Department started real-time weather reporting of Bankura District in 2012.

Netaji Subhas Open University

Bankura Christian College is an authorized study center of Netaji Subhas Open University (N.S.O.U.) since 1999.[3] Subjects available under N.S.O.U. at Bankura Christian College are as follows:

Master of Arts
  • Bengali
  • English
  • English Language Teaching
  • Pol. Science
  • History
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work

Master of Science
  • Mathematics

Master of Commerce
  • Commerce

Bachelor of Arts
  • Bengali
  • English
  • English Language Teaching
  • Pol. Science
  • History
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work

Certificate Course
  • Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme

Bachelor of Library Science (BLIS)
  • Library Science

Computer center

The college has introduced Webel Informatics Ltd to manage computers.[4]

Journals

The English Department publishes two international journals: Wesleyan Journal of Research and Appropriations Journal.

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Colleges in West Bengal". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  2. "Bankura Christian College". Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  3. "Study Centre List" (PDF). Netaji Subhas Open University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  4. "College Computer Center". Bankura Christian College. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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