ACCREDITED BY NAAC
VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
A STAR COLLEGE (Department of Biotechnology, Government of India) PROSPECTUS 2012
39 Sankar Ghosh Lane Kolkata - 700006 VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
CONTENT Welcome …. Admission Process …. About the College …. Attendance …. Schedule of College Test and Examination …. Teachers’ Council …. Siksha Karmi Union …. Vidyasagar College Students' Union …. Academic Act ivities …. Laboratories …. Remedial & Coaching Classes for Entry-in-Service Compulsory Computer Awareness Course …. Students Aid Fund College Library …. Library Rules Seminars …. Counseling Cell …. Grievance Redressal Cell …. Medical and Health Services …. College Computer Centre …. Students' Cheap Store & Canteen …. Ongoing Developmental Activities …. Extra -Curricular Activities …. National Service Scheme …. Sports and Games …. Social and Cultural Activities …. College Magazine …. General Information …. College Governing Body …. Prizes and Awards …. Faculty Members and Staff …. List of Holidays 2012-13
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Welcome
Vidyasagar College was at the forefront of ushering in a revolution in the field of education in British India. The college, known for its rich, glorious legacy and its immense contribution to the field of education in the country, has its origin in the Metropolitan Training School - later renamed as Calcutta Training School - which was set up by Thakurdas Chakraborty at 1 Arpuly Lane in 1859. In 1860, Vidyasagar became the President of the managing committee of the Training School. In 1864, he was entrusted with the complete charge of its administration and in the same year, he renamed the school as Metropolitan Institution.
Vidyasagar sought collegiate affiliation from Calcutta University and the Institution was granted affiliation for First Arts on 1st January, 1872. This day is celebrated as the Foundation Day of Vidyasagar College. Later in 1879, the Institution was declared a first grade college with BA affiliation. In due course affiliation for the BL course was granted. In 1882 postgraduate courses were introduced and a record number of students passed with flying colours. In 1917, the Metropolitan Institution was renamed as Vidyasagar College. It can be regarded as the first truly secular educational institution in the pre-independence era as the college was entirely run by Indian academicians. As part of the expansion plans, an evening section devoted to the teaching of Commerce was opened in 1922. In 1931, a morning section - the women's department of the college - was established. In 1960, the two sections developed into independent colleges known as Vidyasagar Evening College and Vidyasagar College for Women respectively. During World War II, two branches of the college were set up in Nabadwip and Suri which later became known as Nabadwip Vidyasagar College and Suri Vidyasagar College respectively. The Dawn Society (1902), precursor of the National Council of Education, that later came to be known as Jadavpur University, began functioning from Vidyasagar College.
Several eminent personalities have been associated with Vidyasagar College in various ways - Rashtraguru Surendranath Banerjee, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy, Professor Sisir Kumar Bhaduri, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, Acharya Jadunath Sarkar, G.D. Birla, Ram Manohar Lohia and Babu Jagjiban Ram, to name a few.
The Institution offers flexible programmes at the undergraduate and post- graduate levels (under autonomous status). It has, at present 20 Honours courses, 21 General subjects and two postgraduate course in Zoology and Geography. One new general course in Education is going to be offered from this academic session. It is the aim of the institution to open more post-graduate courses, job-oriented courses and also to inculcate research aspiration in students. The Governing Body provides efficient and VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE effective leadership in improving the academic, administrative and financial aspects of the college.
Admission to the college is based strictly on merit of the total number of students 43.1 % are female, 14% are from the SC/ST category and 40% are from the rural, urban and backward areas of West Bengal The average percentage of success of graduating students is 90-95%, while that for post graduation is 100%. The academic subcommittee deals with the attendance of the students strictly and regular parent-teacher meetings are held Periodical tests are also held to ensure that the syllabi are properly covered and that the students improve their academic performance.
The college library has a vast collection of books - curriculum based text books, reference books and rare and old books including some used by the founder himself. Several departments have well-stocked seminar libraries, too. With a view to supplementing the curriculum, seminars, workshops and popular lectures on varied topics of academic and social interests are organized.
The teachers counsel students on academic and personal issues and a grievance redressal mechanism has also become operative. A health-care unit has been set up to cater to students as well as the staff. Sports, social and cultural functions, science club, cine club and N.S.S are some of the student activities which deserve special mention. Apart from prizes, scholarships and endowments, free studentship and assistance from the Students Aid Fund are offered to financially handicapped but meritorious students. There is also an SC/ST cell providing statutory educational and financial facilities to SC/ST students. Also a placement cell has been constituted and is working in full swing. Major corporate houses have shown keen interest in our students and an appreciable number of them have been absorbed by such companies.
Vidyasagar College Computer Centre is accredited to the Department of Electronics, Government of India, to conduct CCC, 'O’ level and ‘A’ level courses.
The college is proud of the fact that the first phase of construction of its third campus, situated in CL Block of Bidhannagar, is complete. Currently two Post Graduate programs in Zoology and Geography are run from that campus. Efforts are on to introduce more technology based and job-oriented courses. This campus will also boost of a Girls’ Hostel in compliance with a long standing demands from the students.
All in all with its wide range of academic programmes and excellent educational facilities, the college, whose motto is ‘Wisdom, sacrifice and service', is set to take on the challenges in the field of education in the twenty-first century.
The college has been accredited by NAAC in January. 2009. It has also been declared as a Star College under the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 5
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Admission Process
Admission to different honours and general courses are conducted by the college in a very transparent matter. We advertise in the leading dailies and also on our website about distribution of forms. A detailed merit list of all the candidates in each stream is prepared meticulously. Thereafter, counseling and admission are done with the help of teachers and non-teaching staff. In each stage all notices and announcements are clearly and regularly posted on our website will ahead of commencement of the process. The rules of University of Calcutta are strictly adhered to in the entire process.
About the College
Attendance Attendance at classes should be above 75% in each subject separately and in no case should be below 60% in each subject separately. Students with lower percentage of attendance are not eligible to appear at the Calcutta University examinations. Only those students, with a requisite percentage of attendance to be decided upon and notified by the college, will be allowed to sit in the college examinations and the decision of the college is final. Admission of students who fail to attend 75% of lectures delivered in all subjects separately in fifteen teaching days from the commencement of classes is liable to be cancelled. Names of students, who will be absent from College for more than 15 consecutive teaching days without any written intimation, are liable to be struck off the rolls and such students may not be readmitted. Schedule of college tests and examinations All college tests and examinations as per latest C.U. notification will be communicated to students in due course. Teachers’ Council Teachers' Council (TC) is the most important non-administrative body of the college which ensures smooth functioning of day to day activities. The council is presided over by the Principal (as president) with the assistance of the secretary, selected from the council members through election, though in case of a unanimously chosen candidate the electoral procedure can be avoided. The secretary, once elected, forms different subcommittees with help from the President and TC members. These subcommittees take care of the numerous college activities. Names of the members of each sub-committee are eventually ratified by the Governing Body. Alongside TC representatives, most of the subcommittees, barring those which deal exclusively with Teachers' Council issues, have representatives from the non- VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE teaching staff and the student community to facilitate the smooth functioning of the college. The academic subcommittee takes care of all the academic issues, overviews the general performance of the college students in the internal as well as the University examinations, discusses possible future improvement, and introduces new courses. Implements new regulations and furthermore strives to improve the general academic level and atmosphere which are the hallmark of a college. The routine and examination sub-committees work in harmony with the academic subcommittee. The former makes provisions for newer courses, decides on suitable time-slots, available classrooms while the latter oversees the entire process of examination (both internal and University examinations). These are the three most important pillars of our college. The admission sub-committee, though of a short tenure, handles all admission- related issues and conducts the entire process of admission during the months of June and July helped by the non-teaching staff and students of the college. The library plays an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. The hundred and thirty six year’s old college library is enriched with collections that are of historical interest. The library sub-committee tries to upgrade the selection of books and journals with suggestions from all departments. Prize distribution and student welfare sub-committees undertake two very important tasks. While the former inspires the students to perform well by providing prizes to those who have excelled in the spheres of sports, academics or culture, the latter stands by the meritorious but impoverished section of the students by providing aid and grants. The placement cell plays an instrumental role in establishing a connection between the college and the industrial houses so that the deserving final year students can directly join services from campus interviews. The Magazine and TC journal subcommittees continue with the same academic aim by bringing out properly edited students' magazine and Teachers' Council journal. The NSS sub-committee strives to make a complete human being and a proud Indian out of students. It relates the students with social issues by organising various activities like health camp, blood donation camp, mother and child care camp, slum cleaning, etc. Finally, apart from academics, the college has several cultural and recreational activities. Some of the members of the council are gifted vocalists, instrumentalists and writers. The college basks in the glory of their presence in the council and organises cultural programmes from time to time. Tours and picnics and informal get-togethers are organized to maintain healthy interaction among the council members. These activities are handled by the cultural and tour subcommittees.
Siksha Karmi Union
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The Siksha Karmi Union a democratic body consisting of members of the college nonteaching staff. The members of the union help the administration of the "liege through their active participation and representation at all times. The members of the Union organise the AM Bengal Cricket Tournament. Vidyasagar College Students' Union The student's union is a democratically elected body of the thirty six Class Representatives representing different classes and sections with a member of the teaching staff, nominated by the Principal, in the office of the President. An Election Commission comprising teachers appointed by the Principal / Governing Body conducts the election in which all regular students of the 1st and 2nd year classes exercise his/her franchise. The General Secretary of the students' union, of which all students on roll are members, is an ex-officio member of the Governing Body He is also associated with each and every programme and development related to the college. Students' union organises various activities. It starts its programme with the annual college picnic in the month of December/January. Then the inter-department cricket tournament is held along with annual sports in the month of January/February. They also organise "Barshabaran" (a cultural programme) which is celebrated to welcome the Bengali New Year in the month of April. Blood donation camp and health camp are held in collaboration with Vidyasagar College N.S.S unit in the month of August. An inter-department football tournament is also held in which students of different sections of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year participate. A fresher’s welcome, called NABIN, and is held in September. Next comes the turn of inter-department cultural tournament alongwith the common room tournament also held in the month of September. Students' union also organises an annual social function named "utsav" which includes various cultural programmes. It is held in the month of October before the puja vacation. It also organises mother and child health check up programme in collaboration with Vidyasagar College N.S.S unit before puja vacation outside the college premises. The College has a 'Science Club' in memory of former student Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy and a 'Cine Club' in memory of former student Sri Debaki Basu. "Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Memorial Science Club" and "Debaki Basu Memorial Cine club” organise a science exhibition and a film festival every year. Academic activities Before the start of every academic year each department holds exploratory meetings presided over by the Head of the Department to earmark portions of the syllabi for each teacher. A timeframe, too, is made beforehand, so that the teachers have adequate time to prepare and discuss their portion of the course as well as to get a feedback from the students. Mid-term monitor the progress in this regard. Some departments display weekly teaching plans on the departmental notice boards. Regular VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE periodical class tests ensure that the syllabi are properly covered. Heads of the departments regularly interact with the Principal in this regard. Tutorial/additional remedial classes are held as a matter of course. Also, examinations are held regularly to assess the academic attainment of students. The Academic Sub-Committee and the Examination Subcommittee jointly determine the norms to be followed in these tests and examinations. Academic Calendar, issued at the beginning of the academic year, lists the teaching programmes, examination dates and holidays. Post-graduate classes in Zoology and Geography are conducted by the college in its Bidhan Sarani campus. Along with a brilliant faculty there are new laboratories with the latest equipment and instruments to facilitate pursuit of higher and specialized studies. Laboratories The college has more than eleven well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Bio-Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Journalism and Mathematics. The laboratories have recently been renovated and modernized to meet the demands of the latest syllabi. A number of computers have been installed in the departments. Some departments are equipped with modern teaching aids like overhead, LCD and slide projectors. Remedial classes and coaching classes for Entry-in-Service With the financial assistance from UGC College has organized for special remedial classes to help educationally backward and financially weak students from S.C., S.T., OBC, Minority and other general categories. Besides imparting education college is also concerned about the career of the students. That is why college has introduced some job-oriented courses in college like training program for West Bengal School Service Commission Examination and other competitive examinations. A number of workshops and personality development camps are also regularly organized in the college not only to make the students aware of the employment opportunities but also to prepare them for job market. Different companies come to college for fresh recruitment through campus interviews. Both honours and general students are eligible for such interviews. Students Aid Fund Based on their academic, performance and attendance provided to poor and meritorious students from college fund so that they can continue their studies without any difficulty Information regarding this is circulated through proper notices during the months of November- December.
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College Library The college library has a vast collection of antique and rare books, including some used by the founder himself. The library is mainly funded by U.G.C. grants and also by State Government grants available from time to time and out of college funds as well. The college authority is endeavoring to overcome the paucity of space in the library and to renovate the building where the library is situated. Some of the departments have seminar libraries where students can interact with the teachers directly. Library Rules Requisition slips for library books are submitted between 11 am and 1 pm on all working days (except Saturdays) and books are issued on the same day between 3 pm and 4-30 pm. Each bonafide honours student is issued three lending cards and general course student two. Books issued may be kept tor one month and a fine of 10 p. per day is charged for any delay. Rare and costly reference books are not issued. Talking, sleeping, smoking and loitering within the library are strictly prohibited. Loss or theft of library card(s) must be immediately reported to the Librarian. Duplicate library cards may be issued on payment of a fine of Re- 1 per card. The student concerned, however, shall remain responsible for any misuse of the stolen or missing card(s) or for any book(s) taken in his/her name against the said card. A borrower shall have to replace the book or to pay the cost thereof if he/she returns the same in a damaged condition or fails to return it. Generally the borrower is asked to pay three times the original price of the book. All students have to take Library Clearance Certificate if studies are discontinued in the college or are declared qualified for submission of fees for CU. Examination. Journals and periodicals are not issued to students for lending purposes. No tracing and/or mechanical/electronic reproduction of library material is allowed without the express permission of the Librarian. The Librarian is empowered to recall any book issued without assigning any reason and to frame such rules as he deems necessary for proper administration of the library. Seminars The college organises seminars and popular talks on varied topics of academic and social interest where students and teachers have the opportunity to interact. Eminent educationists are invited as resource persons to deliver lectures on different issues. VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Advanced students of different honours are also asked to participate in the seminars on a competitive basis. Successful speakers are awarded certificates and books. Grievance redressal cell The grievances of the employees are normally looked into and settled by the Principal. Complaints of students are resolved either by the Principal himself or with the help of teachers as required and according to the circumstances of each case. The college has set up a Grievance Redressal Cell to address the complaints and grievances of both students and staff. A Complaint Box has been set up in this regard Medical and health services First Aid boxes are available in several departments. The college has set up a Health Care Unit, open on Tuesdays and Fridays, to provide health services to both students and members of the staff. Students of the college are members of the Students' Health Home and can avail of both indoor and outdoor medical facilities at nominal cost. A doctor is present at the college campus on at least two days a week
College Computer Centre Vidyasagar College Computer Centre is accredited by the Department of Electronics, Govt. of India, for conducting CCC 'O' Level and 'A' Level Courses which are recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).The Directorate of Employment Govt. of West Bengal, has recognised the courses that are taught at this centre. The Computer Centre is governed by an academic committee, comprising members from the college as well as from The Institute of Computer Engineers (India) which assists in the functioning of the college centre. Computers with CD-ROMS are made available in the library through which various educational CDs can be accessed .The library also provides internet facilities. At the Computer Centre there is a 20% discount on total course fees for students of Vidyasagar College. For further details and assistance, the Centre Manager may be contacted (Ph. No. 2219-1297).Details information is given below:- VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE COMPUTER CENTRE
Phone No: (033) 2219-1297
Vidyasagar College Computer Centre Conducts DOEACC (An Autonomous Scientific Society, Department of Information Technology, GOVT. OF INDIA)
DOEACC Courses: Courses Entry Level Duration Course Fees
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CCC Open to all 3 Months 2,000/-
“O” – Level 10+2 / ITI 1 Year 9,000/-
Undergoing Graduate
“A” – Level or Polytechnic Diploma 1 ½ Years 21,600/-
or “O” – level passed
DISCOUNT & OTHER FACILITIES
20% discount on total course fees for students of Vidyasagar College. 15% discount on total course fees for students of Vidyasagar College for Women & Vidyasagar Evening College. 10% discount on total course fees for students of any other colleges. Outsiders are also eligible for Computer Courses. Installment and library facility are also available here. Certificate – Recognized by Directorate of Employment, Govt of W.B. Placement Assistance is also available. Internet facilities available.
Short Term Courses:
Co urses Duration
JAVA Programming 6 Months
“C” Language 6 Months
Internet & Web Page Design 6 Months VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Dot Net 6 Months
Visual Basic with Oracle 3 Months
Diploma in Hardware & Networking 1 Year
Also Conducts Compulsory Computer General Awareness Course.
Compulsory Computer Awareness Course The college, in keeping with the pulse of the time, offers a compulsory computer awareness course for General students having the following course structure to increase their aptitude in computers. Course structure: • Introducing Computer • General overview of DOS, Windows, MS-Word 2000, MS-Excel 2000, MS PowerPoint 2000, Internet & e-mail. Course Fee: Rs 600 (Non refundable, to be paid at the time of admission).
Students' Cheap Store & Canteen The College has a well-stocked Cheap Store from which students can buy books related to their courses of study. Such books are made available at the cheapest price possible. If any book is not available from ready stock, arrangements are made in most cases to supply the requirement in the shortest possible time. The Vidyasagar College Canteen is the focal point of the spirit of students. The canteen, though small is s a cozy nook with a large heart. Apart from supplying scrumptious snacks and tea at the most reasonable prices, it is the favourite rendezvous for all students when they have some classes off. A fierce debate on current issues, discussing the latest developments in art and culture, or passionate support for one's favourite player or club, form the ethos of the canteen. Ongoing developmental activities The former Vidyasagar Hostel at 17, Bidhan Sarani was given by the West Bengal Government to the college for its exclusive use. At present, the heritage building has been extensively renovated. Departments like Computer Science, Electronics, Journalism, Biochemistry, Food and Nutrition, Psychology have started functioning here. The college has already started developing its 60 cottah campus at CL Block of Bidhannagar. The new G+2 structure is in the verge of completion and classes of Post Graduate Zoology and Post Graduate Geography are in progress. Teachers of these
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departments are also conducting some research activities in funded projects in this campus. The STAR COLLEGE programme is also being run in this campus. Extracurricular activities National Service Scheme Vidyasagar College participates in the National Service Scheme under the Calcutta University, sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. A Programme Officer assisted by an Advisory Committee, overseas the NSS activities. The aims and objectives of the NSS include involving urban and rural youth in constructive and developmental programmes in the rural sector, participation in the socioeconomic life of the community, fostering national integration and such other activities. Every year volunteers from among the students are enrolled and after completion of 120 hours of work, certificates are awarded by Calcutta University. Sports and Games The college has a spacious Common Room for students with the facility of indoor games like table tennis and carom. The college is fortunate to have a share in the large ground at the Marcus Square. The college regularly participates in various outdoor sports, such as football, cricket, athletics, swimming etc. The Annual College Sports is regularly held during winter. The Students' Union of the college plays a major constructive role in arranging the various game and other sporting activities. Social and Cultural Activities A host of social and cultural activities mark the college calendar. The Students' Union actively helps the college authority in arranging the annual Social and Cultural Meet, in according welcome to the freshmen, holding interclass debates, cultural and literary competitions. All these activities aim at developing a sense of brotherhood among students of the college and to make them good citizens. The Alumni Association takes active interest in the various social and cultural activities of the college. College Magazine The College Magazine is published annually and sometimes biennially, with the objective of nourishing and giving an exposure to the literary prowess of the students. The budding poets, writers and essayists get ample scope of developing and expressing their innate literary qualities. The Editorial Board takes every care to maintain the high standard of publication. Recently the Students' Union has undertaken the project of publishing Angaan, a bi-monthly magazine. The Editorial Board consists of both teachers’ and students' representatives.
General information Students are liable to be expelled for misbehavior and/or for adopting unfair means in examinations. VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Students must carry their College Identity Card In the college campus at all times and produce the same if the college authority so demands. Caution money must be withdrawn as refund between August 1 and December 24 of the year of the final examination concerned to avoid forfeiture. 2nd and 3rd Year Degree class students must clear all their dues before the commencement of each examination. Students migrating from other Boards/Universities must contact the college office to regularise their admission. The medium of instruction is English and Bengali only. The Departments of Geography, Botany and Zoology organise Excursions/Compulsory Educational Field Tours as a part of the curriculum. The tours involve expenses on the pan of the students which they should be ready to bear Parents and guardians are requested to co-operate with the college authorities by urging their wards to be regular in attendance, taking care that their wards appear at all the college examinations, and paying the college dues in time. The college may change or modify the existing college regulation(s) or may impose new regulation(s) as and when considered necessary.
College Governing Body
President Prof. Jiban Mukhopadhyay
Principal and Secretary Dr.Tapan Kumar Mishra
Govt. Nominees Dr. Madhusudan De Prof. Hem Bhattacharyya
Calcutta University Nominees Dr. Sadananda Bhattacharya Sri Harilal Sahoo Local Councilor Smt Sadhana Basu
Teachers’ Representatives Dr. Swati Moitra Sen
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Dr. Arunabha Mishra Sri Abhijit Lahiri Sri Soumen Sarkar
Non-teaching Representatives Sri Amiya Kanti Bhattacharya Sri Partha Mandal
General Secretary Students' Union Sri Avik Bagchi
Sl. Name of Award/Scholarship Recipient Remarks No. Vidyasagar College Highest scorer in Geography Hons One medal donated by the 1 Centenary Medal B.A./B.SC. Exam Geography Dept annual Donated by the Birla Group; Rs, Vidyasagar College a) First in BA Part I Examination 75/- per month each, subject to 2 Centenary Scholarships B) First in B. Sc. Part I Examination continued study in College for 3rd year 3 Nrisingha Chandra Sen Prize First in Economics (Hons) Part II Exam Prize in books Nilima Banerjee Memorial 4 First in Ist Year B.A. English (Hons) Monthly Scholarship Scholarship Highest scorer in Physics (Hons) Final 5 Belarani Medal Gold centred medal Examination (Part I & II) Gold medal donated by the Late H. L Mitter Memorial Highest scorer among B.Sc.(Hons) 6 Administrator of the Estate Prize subjects, final exam (Part I & II) Promila Bala Miner Highest scorer in Chemistry (Hons) 7 Ashim Roy Memorial Prize Annual Final Examination (Part I & II) One stipend of Rs. 9 pm for Aurobinda Guha Life Science Highest scorer in Part I (Hons) Exam in 8 regular students, subject to Endowment Botany and Zoology continued study in 3rd year Highe st scorer in Part I Honours Exam 9 Manada Sundari Stipend Same as above in Physics, Chemistry & Maths Sudhir Kumar Bose 10 Best student in the science stream One silver medal; annual Memorial Medal Indranarayan Mitra Highest scorer in Bengali Pass in BA 11 Book prize; annual Memorial Prize Final exam. Highest scorer in Economics Honours Monthly , subject to Prosecution 12 Avijit Raha Merit Scholarship Final Examination of post-graduate Studies i) Niladri Bhattacharyya Best scorers (Part I & II inclusive) in (a) i) Five awards; only the two Memorial Award ii) Niladri Physics Hons, (b) Chemistry Hons, (c) best scorers from (d),(e) & (f) 13 Bhattacharyya Memorial B.Sc, Final Exam. (d) Political Science will be awarded ii) To be Students' Welfare Fund Hons, (e) Bengali Hons, (f) History awarded to poor and VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Hons. meritorious students Beduin Chakraborty To be awarded to poor and meritorious 14 Annual Memorial Welfare Fund students Nakul Chandra De Memorial Highest scorer In Zoology Hons. In 15 Among male candidates Prize Final Exam. 16 Priyabala De Award Same as above Among female candidates Highest scorer in B.Sc. (Bio General) 17 Sudhasu Bikash De Award Annual Final Exam One for poor and meritorious student Sreemat Swami with Honours in Chemistry or Physics 18 Brahmmananda Girl Smarak Annual Scholarship or Mathematics and one with Honours Scholarship in Geography or Economics a) Two students obtaining highest marks in Economics Honours in last 19 Pramila Basu Memorial Fund Medals and gift cheques University Exam. b) Financial assistance to needy and meritorious students.
FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF
PRINCIPAL Dr. Tapan Kumar Mishra, M.Sc Ph.D, FES ENGLISH Smt. Purnima Chakraborti, M.A. M.Phil, Ph.D Asst. Prof. (HOD) Debayan Basu , M.A. M.Phil, (Part-time Teacher) Four Asst Prof. posts vacant
BENGALI Sri Partha Chattopadhyay, M.A. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Sri Abhijit Lahiri, M.A. Asst. Prof. (On lien) Smt. Sohini Ghosh, M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D Asso. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Debtushi Misra Chowdhuri, M.A. M.Phil [FDP Post] Sri Piyal Bhattacharya, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Swagata Bhadra, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant SANSKRIT Smt. Sukriti Lahiri M.A. Ph.D Asso. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Sudipa Bandyopadhyay M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D. Asso. Prof.
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Smt Krishna Sil M.A (Part-time Teacher) Sri Rajasri Chattopadhyay, M.A. M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Prof. Post Vacant HINDI Smt. Manisha Tripathi, M.A. Ph.D (Part-time Teacher) POLITICAL SCIENCE Smt.Chitrita Chaudhuri, M.A. Ph.D Asso. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Sumita Chattopadhyay, M.A. Asso. Prof. Smt Sayantani Mallick, M.A. M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) Smt Sanchita Das, M.A. M Phil (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant ECONOMICS Sri Soumen Sarkar, M.A, M. Phil. Asso. Prof. Smt. Runa Ray, M.Sc., M. Phil. Ph.D Asst. Prof. (HOD) Sri Monisankar Sarbabidya, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Arpita Chakraborty, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Jaba Pal Chatterjee, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant HISTORY Smt Ishita Chakraborti, M.A. Asst. Prof. (HOD) Smt Bhaswati Chattopadhyay, M.A. Asst. Prof. Smt Moumita Datta, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Sri Kingshuk Dasgupta, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant PHILOSOPHY Sri Upal Dutta Gupta, M.A. Ph.D, Asso. Prof. Smt. Dipanwita Chakraborti. M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Smt. Madhumita Mitra, M.A., Asst. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Arumita Dey, M.A. M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Prof. post vacant VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION Smt. Sonarekha Chattopadhyay, M.A. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt. Gargi Chakraborty, M.A. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Abhirup Mukherjee, M.A. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Ajoy Banerjee, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Abhijit Sanyal, Lab Staff (Casual) GEOGRAPHY Smt. Anindita Ghosh, M. Sc., Asso. Prof. (HOD) Sri Uttam Mukhopadhyay, M.A. Ph.D, Asso. Prof. Smt. Jhuma Halder, M.Sc., Asst. Prof. Sri Biswajit Roy Chowdhury, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Moumita Kanjilal, M.A. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Sumana Roy, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant
Sri Manmatha Kumar Jana, B.A. Grad. Lab. Instructor Sri Rabi Das, Lab. Staff Sri Falguni Bairagi, Lab. Staff Sri Swapan Patra, Lab Staff PG (Casual) Sri Biswajit Dutta, Lab. Staff (Casual) MATHEMATICS Smt. Sabitri Tah, M.Sc. M. Phil, Asso. Prof.(HOD) Sri Nirmalya Maity, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Nazmun Nahar, M.Sc. M. Phil (Part-time Teacher) Four Asst Prof. posts vacant
PHYSICS Smt. Sankari Raychoudhuri, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Smt. Krishna Mitra, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Sukanya Das Gupta, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Smt. Uma Bhowmik, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Sri Saugata Bhattacharya, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asst. Prof. 19
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Five Asst Prof. posts vacant
Sri Tapas Kumar Ray, B.Sc. (Grad. Lab. Instr.) Sri Rajendranath Sardar, Lab. Staff Sri Alok Saha, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Goutam Sarkar, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Sushil Pradhan, Lab Staff (Casual) CHEMISTRY Sri Sanjoy Kumar Bhattacharyya, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Sri Arunabha Misra, M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D Asso. Prof. (HOD) Sri Nirmalendu Mukhoti, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Smt Jayati Mal, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Sri Ranjit Kumar Shit, M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D Asso. Prof. Smt. Sharmila Bhattacharya, M.Sc. Ph.D Asso. Prof. One Asst Prof. post vacant
Sri Bhanjan Chandra Das, Lab Staff Sri Goutam De, Lab. Staff Sri Mrityunjoy Das, Lab. Staff Sri Binod Kr Mondal, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Amit Majumder, Lab Staff (Casual) ZOOLOGY Sri Gobinda Ch Sadhukhan, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asso. Prof. Smt. Sheela Ray, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asso. Prof. Sri Nirmal Debnath, M.Sc. Ph.D Asst. Prof. (HOD) Smt. Indrani Sarkar, M.Sc. Asst. Prof. (On lien) Sri Kaustav Dutta Chowdhury, M.Sc. Ph.D. (FDP Post) Sri Debashis Karmakar,M.Sc. Ph.D (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Prantik Ghosh, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Papiya Datta, M.Sc, (Part-time Teacher) Sri Soumosish Paul, M.Sc (Part-time Teacher) Smt Sruti Mitra, M.Sc, M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Sri Arnab Basu, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Three Asst Prof. posts vacant
Sri Uday Chandra Das, Lab Staff Sri Nilanjan Goswami, Lab Staff Sri Lakshmi Narayan De, Lab. Staff Sri Pulak Das, Lab. Staff. PG. (Casual) Sri Sukanta Nayak, Lab Staff PG (Casual) BOTANY Smt. Sukanya Bhattacharya, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asso. Prof. Smt. Debisri Datta, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Smt. Swati Moitra (Sen), M.Sc. Ph.D. Asst. Prof.(HOD) Smt Sushmita Das, M.Sc. Asst. Prof. (On lien) Sri Gunjan Biswas M.Sc. [FDP Post] Smt Paushali Roy, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Anwesha Mandal, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Mandrita Mukherjee, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Sri Malay Parui, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Smt Swagata Sen, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Prof. posts vacant
Sri Jayanta Kumar Sen, M.Sc. M.Phil. Grad Lab. Instr Sri Sudhir Kumar Patra, Lab Staff Sri Shyamal Kumar Chakraborty, Lab Staff Sri Partha Mandal, Lab Staff PHYSIOLOGY Sri Alok Ghosh Chaudhuri, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asso. Prof. Smt Chandana Sarkar, M.Sc. Ph.D. Asst. Prof.(HOD) Smt. Aindrila Chattopadhyay. M.Sc. Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Dr. Asish Goswami, M.Sc. Ph.D. (Part-time Teacher) Sri Arindam Dalal, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Sri Amitava Khan, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher)
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Sri Sanatan Mishra, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Prof. post vacant
Sri Ramesh Gond. Lab. Staff Sri Biswanath Das. Lab. Staff Sri Mintu Ghosh, Lab Staff (Casual) COMPUTER SCIENCE Smt. Paramita Sikdar, M.Sc. M. Tech. Asso. Prof. (HOD) Smt Oindrila Ghosh, M Sc, M. Tech. (Part-time Teacher) Smt. Nilima Das, Technical Lab Assistant (Casual) Sri Anuj Singh. Lab. Staff (Casual) BIO -CHEMISTRY Smt. Subarna Gupta, M.Sc. Ph.D (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt. Purba Konar, M.Sc. Ph.D (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Rozi Ghosh, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Sudip Choudhury, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Arshad Hossain, Lab Staff (Casual) ELECTRONICS Sri. Abhinandan Dutta, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Shreyasi Banerjee, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Abhishek Roy, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Debarup Roy, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Satyanarayan Sen, Lab Staff (Casual) Sri Partha Chatterjee, Lab Staff (Casual) PSYCHOLOGY Smt Sonalipa Chatterjee, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt Amrita Roy, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Nitai Bankura, Lab staff (Casual) FOOD AND NUTRITION Smt Shreya Sen, M.Sc. Ph.D. (College appointed Full-time Teacher) Smt Sudipta Pal, M.Sc Ph.D. (College appointed Full-time Teacher) VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE
Sri Sahadeb Bhattacharya, Lab staff (Casual) LIBRARY Sri Raja Biswas. M.Sc, MLIS, Librarian (Sr. Scale) Post of Librarian vacant Sri Subimal Chakraborty, Library Staff Smt. Hasina Islam, Library Staff Sri Monojit Hazra, Library Staff (Casual) OFFICE Sri Amiya Kanti Bhattacharyya, B.Com., Head Clerk Sri Subrata Goswami, B.A., Accountant Sri Ratan Das B.Com. Cashier Sri Debabrata Sanyal, B.Sc. Clerck-cum-Typist Sri Mihir Lal Bakshi, B.A. Instrument Keeper Sri Manas Das, Madhyamik Office Asst. Sri Biswanath Chattopadhyay B.Com. Office Asst Sri Soubir Das, Electrician -cum-Caretaker Sri Tushar Mitra, Durwan Sri Bharat Singh, Night Watchman Sri Pradip Das, Mechanic-cum-Gas Plant/Pump Optr Sri Gokul Chandra Nayak, Office Staff Sri Barun Ghosh, Office Staff Sri Mahendra Rabidas, Cleaning staff Sri Soneswar Mandi, Cleaning Staff Sri Salil Das, Office Asst. (Casual) Sri Asim De, Office Staff (Casual) Sri Anjan Kumar Moitra, Office Staff (Casual) Sri Teklal Rabidas, Cleaning Staff (Casual) Sri Babai Das, Office Staff (Casual) Sri Chiranjib Maity, Office Staff (Casual) SALT LAKE CAMPUS - STAFF DETAILS Sm Sulata Banerjee , Librarian, P.G., (Casual) 23
PROSPECTUS 2012
Sm Basana Das, Library staff (Casual) Sri Sarju Das ,Cleaning Staff (Casual)