GOBARDANGA HINDU COLLEGE NAAC ACCREDIATION GRADE –A (2nd Cycle) P.O KHANTURA, 24 PARGANAS (North), West Bengal, Pin - 743273 PROSPECTUS 2020 Phone Number : 03216-249210 (General College) 03216-249443 (B.Ed Department) 03216-248487 (NSOU) Fax Number : 03216-276374 E-mail : [email protected] WEBSITE: www.ghccollege.ac.in IntroducIng the gobardanga Hindu College Gobardanga Hindu College, currently situated at Gobardanga, North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, is an institution to reckon with. Established in 1947, on the 27th day of November, the college has moved through diverse terrains of history, politics and culture. A few months after independent India was born, it is said that a number of eminent, inspired and energetic academicians moved from Daulatpur College (located in the Khulna district of present Bangladesh and once part of the Jessore district of undivided Bengal) to Gobardanga with the promise of spreading the light of knowledge therein. Very few prominent educational institutions were then found to exist in the neighbourhood of Gobardanga. The Khantura Boys’ School was one such premiere institution. The notable teachers and scholars of Daulatpur College began taking their first classes in the premise of Khantura Boys’ School. The science department (including a small laboratory and office) was set up in the charitable clinic of Harinarayan Rakshit. The journey thus began amidst crises but that was soon overcome. The keenness of the educators urged various people from different castes and sects of the vicinity to come forward with their significant contributions. The Mukherjees of Gobardanga- the wealthy landlords donated part of the land on which the college stands today. Annada Prasanna Mukhopadhyay, the second eldest son of Sarada Prasanna Mukhopadhyay (belonging to the family of landlords) was extremely enthusiastic about learning. The college library today still bears testimony to this fact. About 10,000 books along with priceless wooden shelves and almirahs were donated by the family to the college. Here is indeed a rare archive of books and journals, original newspaper clippings from the pre-independent era; grants and donations came from other sources. Certain eminent Brahmins appreciated the endeavour and created scope for further development in this field. The college received special grants and emoluments from the Tambouli community of Gobardanga. The Tamboulis were a group of small land owners in Gobardanga. They were also involved in trade and commercewith mainstream business centres in Kolkata. They yielded vast fortune and distributed a handsome part of it amongst the new learners. Though there were only a few subjects taught in the initial phase of the college, today classes are held in about 23 subjects in Arts/Humanities,Science and Commerce streams. The departments of Bengali, Education and History have already introduced post-graduation courses in their respective subjects. A large number of students are therefore being benefitted. The Bengali Department has already introduced a post- graduation course in the subject and a large number of students are therefore being benefitted. Other departments have also expressed the desire to introduce PG course in the near future. Gobardanga Hindu College is one of those few colleges to have an adjoining B.Ed section in its vast campus in the district. Conventional subjects which have been present from the early years since the inception of the B.Ed department have been included along with other modern subjects as per the new curriculum of NCTE. Gobardanga Hindu College has changed and transformed from its older days with the passage of time. One of the significant features has been the gradual increase in the number of female students. Along with this is obviously the prominent rise in the number of lady teachers in the college. It is a matter of pride that the college has been able to contribute to and make a mark in the cause of woman’s emancipation in a locality that is not fully urbanised. Modernisation has provided scope for further research in the college premises. Many teachers are engaged in doctoral and post-doctoral research in various subjects. Modern classrooms, teaching aids and new gadgets facilitate the systems of teaching and learning most effectively. A lush green campus, eternal enthusiasm of all the members of the college,and past and present students add to the vision of learning in which tradition walks hand in hand with individual talent. Novelty is sought without sacrificing conventions as the institution marches ahead to strive towards excellence. It was awarded an “A” grade by NAAC in 2005& 2015. The Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, has selected a handful of academic institutions to receive funds under RUSA scheme, of which our college is a proud receipent. The promises continue to extend far along the path in which unity plays its part. A long journey lies ahead for all and the desire to fulfil the myriad dreams remains eternally strong, for as Robert Browning put it: “A man’s reachshould exceed his grasp or what’s heaven for?” COLLEGE PROFILE Campus: Total Area: 12 Acres (approx) A. Buildings: The Institution has its stupendous Building layouts within the huge area of the academic complex. Following is the description of present building facilities: . Rakhaldas Bhavan : Heritage tin-shed no.1 . Ashotosh Bhavan : Heritage tin-shed no.2 . Aurobinda Bhavan:34,000 sq.ft (4 Storied) . Netaji Bhavan: 45,000 sq.ft (3 storied) . Amitesh Bhavan: 15,000 sq.ft (3 storied) . Radhakrishnan Bhavan: 2,000 sq.ft (2 storied) . Matangini Bhavan: 1,000 sq.ft (2 storied) . Nibedita Bhavan: 1,600 sq.ft (2 storied) B. Seminar Hall: 03 C. Common Rooms (for boys & girls) D. Gymnasium: 1500 sq.ft E. Playground: F. Garden: 10,000 sq.ft G. Cycle-shed: 01 H. Canteen: 01 I. Cheap Store: 01 College Working Hour Days Teaching Hours Working Hours (Office) Monday-Saturday 7.30-12.30 (Morning) 7.00A.M-5.45A.M 10.30-4.30 (Day) 12.30-5.30 (Evening) Phone no: 03216-249210 (General College), 03216-249443 (B.Ed Department), 03216-248487 (NSOU); Fax: 03216-276374; e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.ghcollege.ac.in Vision The College aims to educate the common mass and to enlighten the area with the concept of the best cultural tradition of our country. Its rural location supports the cause of socially and economically backward students based upon a firm foundation of humanitarian world view. Mission Gobardanga Hindu College is committed to the pursuit of excellence in higher education, character building and total development of personality of every student to be a responsible citizen. Strategies to achieve these goals include: Provide access to higher education to a greater number of the students from backward section of the society. Expansion of modern scientific education system along with value oriented curriculum and to provide philosophic view of life. To ensure open, secular and democratic environment in which students from all sections can freely exchange their views and build themselves as responsible citizens of the country. Class-room teaching is complemented with a wide range of co-curricular activities. In various intra and inter collegiate programmes students work under the supervision of teachers, however with considerable freedom and initiative. The balance between freedom and responsibility is maintained. Students are encouraged to be honest and hardworking, courteous in behaviour towards all, faculty members to be caring and responsive, and emphasis is laid on personal dignity as well as simplicity in the total life of the college. Best Practices of the College Environment friendly policy of the college. Plastic free campus. Initiative has been taken to display the project works of students in college campus through various exhibitions. ICT based classroom teaching. Internet lab facility for students. Publication of academic calendar. Provision for career counselling cell for students. Various social activities are performed by the women’s cell of the college. Provision for students’ grievance redressed cell. Learning beyond the campus through field visits, surveys and educational tour. Maintaining wall magazine by every department. Beautifully maintained garden and lawn. Institutional Strength Impressive performance of the students in the University examination. The only college under WBSU with B.Ed Department. Good number of highly qualified and experienced teaching faculty. Healthy relationship with stakeholders. Excellent infrastructure. Computerised office, administration (including Accounts section) and library. Healthy coordination among all teaching and non-teaching stuffs. Students’ involvement with various activities of the college beyond classroom. Courses of study Under Graduate Courses B.Sc Honours General 1. Chemistry 1.Chemistry 2. Physics 2. Physics 3. Mathematics 3. Mathematics 4. Computer Science 4. Computer Science 5. Botany 5. Botany 6. Zoology 6. Zoology 7. Economics 7. Economics 8. Geography 8. Geography 9. Physical Education B.A Honours General 1. Bengali 1. Bengali 2. English 2. English 3. Sanskrit 3. Sanskrit 4. History 4. History 5. Political Science 5. Political Science 6. Education 6. Education 7. Philosophy 7. Philosophy 8. Journalism & Mass 8. Journalism & Mass Communication Communication 9. Music 9. Music 10. Sociology 11. TTMV B.Com. Honours General 1. B.Com (Honours) 1. Gr. I, II & III 2. TTMV (BBA Course) Post Graduate Courses M.A 1. Bengali 2. Education 3. History Post-Graduate Diploma Course B.Ed This is the only college under WBSU with B. Ed course. 2 years B. Ed course with 4 Semesters, 8 Method subjects (Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Education, Mathematics, Physical Education) are offered, total intake capacity is 100 and 100% pass percentage with First Class. Value-Added Courses The college has set up the Career Counselling Cell to impart value added education. This cell undertakes the responsibility to equip the students and make them capable to facing the competitive job market effectively. This cell has introduced various courses for horizontal progression of the students as follows: .