VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE ACCREDITED by NAAC a STAR COLLEGE (DBT, Government of India) 39 Sankar Ghosh Lane Kolkata

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VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE ACCREDITED BY NAAC A STAR COLLEGE (DBT, Government of India) 39 Sankar Ghosh Lane Kolkata – 700006

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ACCREDITED BY NAAC VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

39 SANKAR GHOSH LANE

KOLKATA-700006

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CONTENT Welcome …. Admission Process …. About the College …. Attendance …. Schedule of College Test and Examination …. Teachers’ Council …. Siksha Karmi Union …. Vidyasagar College Students' Union …. Academic Activities …. Laboratories …. Remedial & Coaching Classes for Entry-in-Service 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 …. Academic Calender …. Student Declaration ….

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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 postgraduate levels (under autonomous status). It has, at present 20 Honours courses, 21 General subjects and two postgraduate courses in Zoology and Geography. 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 effective leadership in improving the academic, administrative and financial aspects of the college. VIDYASAGAR 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 various 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. A placement cell has been constituted and is operative.

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 programmes 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 boast of a Girls’ Hostel in compliance with a long standing demand 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. Department of Zoology of the college has been supported by DBT Sponsored Star College Scheme, under Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, for its excellent academic performance.

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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 staffs. In each stage all notices and announcements are clearly and regularly posted on our website well ahead of commencement of the process. The rules of the 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 the requisite percentage of attendance to be decided upon and notified by the college, are allowed to sit in the college examinations and the decision of the college in this regard 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 the students, who will be absent from College for more than fifteen 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, after being elected, forms different subcommittees with the help from the President and the 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 staffs 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 improvements, introduces new courses, implements new regulations and furthermore, strives to improve the general academic level and atmosphere which are the hallmarks 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 etc. 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 staffs and students of the college. The library plays an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. The hundred and forty one year old college library is enriched with collection of rare books of historical interest from bygone days as well as contemporary books. 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 aids and grants. The Magazine and TC journal subcommittees continue with the same academic vein 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 our 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 The Siksha Karmi Union a democratic body consisting of members of the college nonteaching staffs. The members of the union help the administration of the through 7

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their active participation and representation at all times. The members of the Union organise the AM Bengal Cricket Tournament.

Vidyasagar College Students' Union The students’ 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 associated with each and every programme and development related to the college and is also an ex-officio member of the Governing Body. Students' union organises various activities. It starts its programme with the annual college picnic in the month of December/January succeeded by the inter- departmental cricket tournament held along with annual sports in the month of January/February. BARSHABARAN, a spring-fest to celebrate the ushering in of the Bengali New Year, is organized in the month of April. Blood donation camp and health camp are held in the month of August in collaboration with Vidyasagar College N.S.S unit. An inter-department football tournament is also held in which students of different departments of 1st, 2nd and 3rd years participate. A fresher’s welcome, called NABIN, the inter-departmental cultural tournament and the common room tournament are held in the month of September. The cultural activities culminate in a crescendo in the month of October in the form of annual social function UTSAV, just before the puja vacation. Mother and child health check up programme, in collaboration with the College N.S.S unit, is also organized in the month of October, usually in nearby slums. The College has a 'Science Club' in memory of the illustrious 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 Spectra Before the beginning 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 decided beforehand to allow the teachers adequate time for the preparation of the earmarked portion of the course. Mid-term monitoring assesses the progress in this regard. The zoology department regularly arranges programmes to provide practical training beyond the university curriculum to the students of Science stream from our college as well as from other colleges under the DBT sponsored STAR COLLEGE VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

SCHEME to promote awareness regarding basics and recent advances in the field of Biotechnology. Tutorial/additional remedial classes are held regularly alongside periodical examinations to assess the academic attainment of students. The academic sub- committee and the examination sub-committee jointly determine the norms to be followed in these examinations. Academic calendar, issued at the beginning of the academic year, lists the teaching programmes, examination dates and holidays. Post-graduate classes in Zoology 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. Many of the faculties are actively engaged in research through Major and Minor research projects sponsored by the U.G.C. and other Govt. funding agencies. Some of them are guiding Ph. D students. Some of the faculties engage in active research in collaboration with research institutes or universities. 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 organizes special remedial classes to help educationally backward and financially weak students from S.C., S.T., OBC, minority and other categories. Besides imparting education college is also concerned about the career of the students. That is why college has introduced some job-oriented courses like training program for West Bengal School Service Commission Examination and other competitive examinations like NET. 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 groom them for job market. Students Aid Fund Based on their academic performance and attendance financial assistance is provided to the 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. It is mainly and continuously funded by U.G.C. grants and sporadically by State Government grants. The college also contributes towards the enrichment of its library stock. The library is equipped with the internet facility. Library Rules Requisition slips for library books are submitted between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on all working days (except Saturdays) and books are issued on the same day between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm. A bonafide honours student gets three lending cards while a general course student gets two. Books issued may be kept for one month and a fine @ Rs. 10 per day per book 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 various 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. Advanced students of different honours courses are encouraged to organize and participate in student-seminars on a regular basis to enhance oratory skills and to fight off stage fright. Best speakers are awarded with certificates and books.

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Counseling cell Besides imparting education, teachers help the students to tide over difficulties that might hamper the proper development of their personality. A Counseling Cell has been set up for our students who are unable to cope up with the pressure and tensions of stressful modern life. The cell also helps the students by providing valuable information about job options after their graduation.

Grievance Redressal Cell The college has set up a Grievance Redressal Cell to address the complaints and grievances of both the students and staff members. 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 and when required taking into consideration the delicacy of each individual case. A Complaint Box exists where people can put in their grievances in writing. 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 visits 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 of teacher members from the college as well as from The Institute of Computer Engineers (India) which assists in the functioning of the college centre. Various educational CDs can be accessed through the CD library of the centre. The Computer Centre provides a flat 20% discount on total course fee for students of Vidyasagar College. For further details and assistance, the Centre Manager may be contacted (Ph. No. 2219-1297). Detailed information are given below:- Vidyasagar College Computer Centre conducts DOEACC (An autonomous scientific society , Department of Information Technology, Govt of India)

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DOEACC Courses :

Courses Entry Level Duration Course Fees

CCC Open To all 3 months 2,000/-

O Level 10+2 / ITI 1 Year 9,000/-

A Level Undergoing Graduate 1 ½ Year 21,600/- or Polytechnic Diploma or O Level passed

DISCOUNT OR 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 and 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 facilities are also available here Certificate - Recognized by Directorate of Employment , Govt of West Bengal Placement Assistance is also available Internet facilities available

Short Term Courses :

Courses Duration

JAVA Programming 6 Months

C Language 6 Months

Internet & Webpage Design 6 Months

DOT Net 6 Months

Visual Basic with Oracle 3 Months

Diploma in Hardware & Networking 1 Year

Also conducts Compulsory Computer General Awareness Course . VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

Compulsory Computer General 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, Excel, Power point , Internet & Email. Course Fees 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 a discounted price. Arrangements are made in most cases to supply rare books within a short time frame. The Vidyasagar College Canteen is the focal point of the spirit of students. The canteen, though small is a cozy nook with a large heart. Apart from supplying scrumptious snacks and tea at a very reasonable price, it is the favourite rendezvous for all students when they have their classes off. Ongoing Developmental Activities The former Vidyasagar Hostel was gifted to the college for its exclusive use by the West Bengal Government. The heritage building has been extensively renovated. Departments like Computer Science, Electronics, Journalism, Bio-chemistry, Psychology and Food & Nutrition have started functioning here. In addition to the above mentioned departments exclusive departmental rooms for Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Mathematics, Sanskrit, Philosophy and Economics have been set up here. Each room has a computer with a broadband connection and a printer. These rooms are extensively used by the faculties for their academic requirements. Classes of PG courses in Zoology and Geography are progressing in full swing in our Bidhannagar campus. Many teachers from these as well as other departments are engaged in research activities through funded projects. The STAR college scheme supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India was sanctioned to the Department of Zoology. The department runs many programs to strengthen the Life Science and Biotechnology education in this campus. Extracurricular Activities

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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, oversees 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 the University of Calcutta. 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 and athletics. The Annual College Sports is regularly held during winter. The Students' Union of the college plays a major role in arranging various games and 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 fraternity and sorority among the 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. 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. VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

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.

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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. Korak Chaki Dr. Uday Sankar Hazra Local Councilor Smt. Sadhana Basu

Teachers’ Representatives Dr. Swati Moitra Sen Dr. Arunabha Mishra Sri Abhijit Lahiri Sri Soumen Sarkar

Non-teaching Representatives Sri Amiya Kanti Bhattacharya Sri Partha Mandal

General Secretary Students' Union Sri Sourav Shau

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FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF

PRINCIPAL Dr. Tapan Kumar Mishra, M.Sc Ph.D, FES ENGLISH Smt. Purnima Chakraborti, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor (HOD) Debayan Basu , M.A., M.Phil, (Part-time Teacher) Four Asst Professor posts vacant

BENGALI Sri Partha Chattopadhyay, M.A., Ph.D Associate Professor Sri Abhijit Lahiri, M.A. Assistant Professor (On lien) Smt. Sohini Ghosh, M.A. M.Phil. Ph.D Associate Professor (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 Professor posts vacant SANSKRIT Smt. Sukriti Lahiri, M.A., Ph.D, Associate Professor (HOD) Smt. Sudipa Bandyopadhyay, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Smt. Krishna Sil, M.A (Part-time Teacher) Sri Rajasri Chattopadhyay, M.A., M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Professor Post Vacant HINDI

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Smt. Manisha Tripathi, M.A., Ph.D (Part-time Teacher) POLITICAL SCIENCE Smt. Chitrita Chaudhuri, M.A., Ph.D Associate Professor (HOD) Smt. Sumita Chattopadhyay, M.A. Associate Professor Smt. Sayantani Mallick, M.A., M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) Smt. Sanchita Das, M.A., M Phil (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Professor posts vacant ECONOMICS Sri Soumen Sarkar, M.A, M. Phil. Associate Professor Smt. Runa Ray, M.Sc., M. Phil. Ph.D Assistant Professor (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 Professor posts vacant HISTORY Smt. Ishita Chakraborti, M.A., Assistant Professor (HOD) Smt. Bhaswati Chattopadhyay, M.A., Assistant Professor Smt. Moumita Datta, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Sri Kingshuk Dasgupta, M.A. (Part-time Teacher) Two Asst Professor posts vacant PHILOSOPHY Smt. Dipanwita Chakraborti. M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D Associate Professor Smt. Madhumita Mitra, M.A., Assistant Professor (HOD) Smt. Arumita Dey, M.A., M.Phil (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Professor post vacant

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 VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

Sri Abhijit Sanyal, Lab Staff GEOGRAPHY Smt. Anindita Ghosh, M. Sc., Associate Professor (HOD) Sri Uttam Mukhopadhyay, M.A., Ph.D, Associate Professor Smt. Jhuma Halder, M.Sc., Assistant Professor 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 Professor 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 Sri Biswajit Dutta, Lab. Staff MATHEMATICS Smt. Sabitri Tah, M.Sc. M. Phil, Associate Professor(HOD) Sri Nirmalya Maity, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Four Asst Professor posts vacant

PHYSICS Smt. Sankari Raychoudhuri, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Smt. Krishna Mitra, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor (HOD) Smt. Sukanya Das Gupta, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Smt. Uma Bhowmik, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Sri Saugata Bhattacharya, M.Sc., Ph.D Assistant Professor Five Asst Professor posts vacant

Sri Tapas Kumar Ray, B.Sc. (Grad. Lab. Instr.) Sri Rajendranath Sardar, Lab. Staff Sri Alok Saha, Lab Staff Sri Goutam Sarkar, Lab Staff

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Sri Sushil Pradhan, Lab Staff CHEMISTRY Sri Sanjoy Kumar Bhattacharyya, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Sri Arunabha Misra, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D Associate Professor (HOD) Sri Nirmalendu Mukhoti, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Smt. Jayati Mal, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor Sri Ranjit Kumar Shit, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D Associate Professor Smt. Sharmila Bhattacharya, M.Sc., Ph.D Associate Professor One Asst Professor post vacant

Sri Bhanjan Chandra Das, Lab. Staff Sri Goutam De, Lab. Staff Sri Mrityunjoy Das, Lab. Staff Sri Binod Kr Mondal, Lab. Staff Sri Amit Majumder, Lab. Staff ZOOLOGY Sri Gobinda Ch Sadhukhan, M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor Smt. Sheela Ray, M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor Sri Nirmal Debnath, M.Sc., Ph.D Assistant Professor (HOD) Smt. Indrani Sarkar, M.Sc. Assistant Professor (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) Sri Arnab Basu, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) Three Asst Professor posts vacant

Sri Uday Chandra Das, Lab. Staff Sri Nilanjan Goswami, Lab. Staff Sri Lakshmi Narayan De, Lab. Staff VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

Sri Pulak Das, Lab. Staff. PG. Sri Sukanta Nayak, Lab. Staff PG BOTANY Smt. Sukanya Bhattacharya, M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor Smt. Debisri Datta, M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Smt. Swati Moitra (Sen), M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor(HOD) Smt. Sushmita Das, M.Sc. Assistant Professor (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 Professor 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. Associate Professor Smt. Chandana Sarkar, M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor(HOD) Smt. Aindrila Chattopadhyay, M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor 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) Sri Sanatan Mishra, M.Sc. (Part-time Teacher) One Asst Professor post vacant

Sri Ramesh Gond. Lab. Staff Sri Biswanath Das. Lab. Staff Sri Mintu Ghosh, Lab. Staff

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COMPUTER SCIENCE Smt. Paramita Sikdar, M.Sc., M. Tech. Associate Professor (HOD) Smt Oindrila Ghosh, M. Sc., M. Tech. (Part-time Teacher) Smt. Nilima Das, Technical Lab Assistant Sri Anuj Singh, Lab. Staff 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 Sri Arshad Hossain, Lab Staff 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 Sri Partha Chatterjee, Lab Staff PSYCHOLOGY Smt. Sonalipa Chatterjee, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Smt. Amrita Roy, M.Sc. (Contractual Whole time Teacher) Sri Nitai Bankura, Lab staff 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) Sri Sahadeb Bhattacharya, Lab staff LIBRARY Sri Raja Biswas. M.Sc, MLIS, Librarian (Sr. Scale) Post of Librarian vacant Sri Subimal Chakraborty, Library Staff Smt. Hasina Islam, Library Staff VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

Sri Monojit Hazra, Library Staff 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. Sri Asim De, Office Staff Sri Anjan Kumar Moitra, Office Staff Sri Teklal Rabidas, Cleaning Staff Sri Babai Das, Office Staff Sri Chiranjib Maity, Office Staff SALT LAKE CAMPUS - STAFF DETAILS Smt. Sulata Banerjee , Librarian, P.G., Smt. Basana Das, Library staff Sri Sarju Das ,Cleaning Staff

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HOLIDAYS AND RECESS Ratha Yatra 10.07.2013 Vidyasagar’s Death Anniversary 29.07.2013 Eid ul_fitr 07.08.2013/08.08.2013 Independence Day 15.08.2013 Janmastami 28.08.2013 Vidyasagar’s Birth Anniversary 29.09.2013 (Sunday) Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi 02.10.2013 Mahalaya 04.10.2013 Puja Vacation 10.10.2013 – 5.11.2013 Id_Ud_Zoha 16.10.2013 Jagaddhatri Puja 11.11.2013 Muharram 14.11.2013 Guru Nanak’s Birthday 17.11.2013 (Sunday) Winter recess 25.12.2013 - 01.01.2014 College Foundation Day 01.01.2014 Netaji’s Birthday 23.01.2014 University Foundation Day 24.01.2014 Maghotsava 25.01.2014 Republic Day 26.01.2014 Saraswati Puja 04.02.2014 – 05.02.2014 Dol Yatra 16.03.2014 – 17.03.2014 (Sunday-Monday) Chaitra Sankranti 14.04.2014 Bengali New Year/ Poila Boishakh 15.04.2014 Good Friday 18.04.2014 Easter Saturday 19.04.2014 May Day 01.05.2014 Rabindra Jayanti To be announced later Buddha Purnima To be announced later Summer recess To be announced later Principal’s discretion Five days

VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE

Vidyasagar College 39 Sankar Ghosh Lane, Kolkata -700006.

To The Principal

I, hereby, agree to abide by all the rules laid down by the college authority. I also agree not to foment trouble in the college campus in anyway or to be associated with activities that tarnish the image of this hallowed institution. Finally, I agree to be present regularly in the classes, obtain pass marks in the test examination held by the college, and fulfill the University criteria to be sent up as a candidate for the University examination.

______Counter Signature Signature of the student Of Father/Mother/Guardian Class Roll

(To be submitted to the Head of the department after signature) 25

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