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Prabhat Kumar College
Type	Undergraduate & Postgraduate college
Established	1926; 98 years ago (1926)
Affiliation	Vidyasagar University
Postgraduates	Yes
Doctoral students	Yes
Location	Contai , West Bengal , 721401 , India 21°46′45″N 87°44′53″E / 21.7792286°N 87.7481253°E / 21.7792286; 87.7481253
Campus	Urban
Website	https://pkcollegecontai.ac.in/

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Prabhat Kumar College, also known as Kanthi College or by the abbreviation P. K. College, established in 1926,^[1] is the oldest college in Purba Medinipur district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and sciences. It is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.^[2]

History

Prabhat Kumar College was established in 1926 at Contai with a large donation from the Biswambhar Dinda in memory of his loving son, the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda. It is the oldest college of Purba Medinipur district. This college was named after the name of the Late Prabhat Kumar Dinda, the son of donator Late Biswambhar Dinda. Initially, the college was started as an arts college under the affiliation of University of Calcutta. In 1985, the affiliation of the college was changed from University of Calcutta to Vidyasagar University.^[3]

Location

The college is located in the heart of Contai in the Purba Medinipur district.

Departments and Courses

The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the science, arts, and commerce branch. This college aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Kanthi and its adjoining areas. Almost every department of this college offers undergraduate degree courses. Postgraduate courses are offered only by departments of Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Physics, Chemistry, and Commerce.^[4]

Science

The science faculty consists of the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Application, Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Nutrition, and Aquaculture Management.

Arts and Commerce

The arts and commerce faculty consists of the

departments of Bengali
English
Education
Sanskrit
History
Geography
Political Science
Philosophy
Economics
Physical Education
Music
Sociology
Commerce

Accreditation

In 2022, Prabhat Kumar College is re-accredited and awarded Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).^[5]^[6] Previously in March 2007, this college was awarded B+ grade by the NAAC.^[7] This college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b [1] Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission]
^ "Affiliated College of Vidyasagar University". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012.
^ "History of P.K.College, Contai". Archived from the original on 10 April 2012.
^ "Courses Offered, Prabhat Kumar College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
^ "NAAC Grade, PK College". Retrieved 13 November 2022.
^ "District colleges join city peers on NAAC honour list after framework revision". Retrieved 2 November 2023.
^ "Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity" (PDF). National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.

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