Chandernagore Government College

Chandernagore Government College
Collège gouvernemental de Chandernagor
Former name
Duple College(indo-french college)
Type Public college
Established 1862
Affiliation University of Burdwan
Principal Mr. Debasis Sarkar (2017- )
Location
Strand Rd, Barabazar, Chandannagar
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731216
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22.8578787°N 88.3690891°E / 22.8578787; 88.3690891
Campus Urban
Website https://www.chandernagorecollege.ac.in/
Chandernagore Government College is located in West Bengal
Chandernagore Government College
Location in West Bengal
Chandernagore Government College is located in India
Chandernagore Government College
Chandernagore Government College (India)

Chandernagore Government College, (French: Collège gouvernemental de Chandernagor) is a government college in Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. It is one of the oldest colleges in Hooghly district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce, and sciences. It is affiliated to University of Burdwan.

History

It is the oldest college of the district having glorious past. Initially it was St. Mary's Institution founded in 1862 by the French Catholic Missionary, Rev. Magloire Barthet. The institution was renamed as Dupleix College in 1901, in memory of Governor General Joseph François Dupleix. At the time of Indian independence movement, this college became a centre of revolutionary activities. Professor Charuchandra Ray was the mentor of Bengali revolutionaries. The college received official recognition by the French government and was brought under the French Education Directorate only in June 1938. In 1947 the college was again renamed as Chandernagore College.

Departments and courses

The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Chandernagore and its adjoining areas.

Science

Science faculty consists of the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, and Economics.

Arts & Commerce

Arts and Commerce faculty consists of departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, French, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Sociology, and Commerce (Accountancy).

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Notable faculty

See also