Kurseong College[1] is a co-educational institute of higher learning and the oldest college in Kurseong, Darjeeling. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and science and is affiliated to the University of North Bengal.[2]

Kurseong College
TypeUndergraduate college
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)
Academic staff
50
Administrative staff
18
Location
Dow Hill Road, Kurseong, Darjeeling
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26°52′48″N 88°16′51″E / 26.8801°N 88.2809°E / 26.8801; 88.2809
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUniversity of North Bengal
Websitekurseongcollege.net
Kurseong College is located in West Bengal
Kurseong College
Location in West Bengal
Kurseong College is located in India
Kurseong College
Kurseong College (India)
Kurseong town

Courses and specialisms

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BA - Bachelor of Arts (3 Years)
B. A. Honours in English
B. A. Honours in Nepali
B. A. Honours in History
B. A. Honours in Geography
B. A. Honours in Political Science
B. A. Honours in Economics
B. A. General Course with English, History, Sociology, Geography, Nepali, Political Science, Economics as elective subjects
B.Sc - Bachelor of Science (3 Years)
B. Sc. Honours in Chemistry
B. Sc. Honours in Mathematics
B. Sc. General (Bio Science) – Botany, Zoology and Chemistry
B. Sc. General (Pure science) – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
B.Com - Bachelor of Commerce
B. Com Honours in Accounting
B. Com General

Departments

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Science

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Arts and Commerce

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Accreditation

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The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1] It has been re-accredited and awarded B grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[3]

Facilities

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  • Library
Year of Establishment 1967
Library Hours 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.(Monday to Friday)

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(Saturday)

Total books collection as on 31/03/2017 22,244
Carpet Area 2530 square feet
Sitting Capacity in a Reading Room 60
Library Access Mixed Access
Status of Automation Under Process
Library Software Koha
Number of Staff 5
  • Student canteen
  • Science laboratory
  • Girls hostel - A Girls’ hostel is located within the college campus. It can provide accommodation to 24 boarders

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission Archived 16 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Colleges under the University of North Bengal Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "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.
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