Krishnath College
PROSPECTUS
(2017 – 2018)
KRISHNATH COLLEGE
BERHAMPORE, MURSHIDABAD, WEST BENGAL
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Website : www.krishnathcollege.com
E-mail :
Phone : (03482) 252069
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C O N T E N T SPage
I. A brief history / 3
II. Aims and objectives / 3
III. Courses of Study / 3
IV. Admission Procedure / 3
V. Particulars regarding the Hons. Degree Courses / 4
VI. General Course combinations permissible / 4
VII. Intake capacity / 5
VIII. Rules regarding attendance / 6
IX. Evaluation System / 6
X. Facilities on Campus / 6-7
XII. Fees and Deposits / 8
XIII. . Prizes / 9
XIV. List of Faculty Members / 10-12
XV. Non-Teaching Staff Members / 13
XVI. College at a glance / 14
XVII. General rules to be observed / 14
Published by :
Dr. Sujata Bagchi Banerjee
Principal
K. N. College
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A brief history
The history of Krishnath College is a part of the history of Western education in Bengal and in a wider sense forms a chapter in the history of social and cultural progress of Bengal since the second half of the 19th century. The college, established in 1853 and named after Raja Krishnath of Cossimbazar in 1902, has from inception held up the vision of a liberal, secular institution where students are provided the best available education in the languages, humanities and modern sciences. Illustrious names in history like Maharani Swarnamoyee of Cossimbazar, Her Highness Amirunnessa Begum and Najibunnessa Begum of the Nawab family, Pratap Ch. Singh of Kandi, Pulin Behari Sen, Dr Ramdas Sen, Raja Mahesnarayan Roy, Pandit Madan Mohan Tarkalankar, the great linguist F J V Seddon have been associated with the institution in addition to numerous alumni of important citizens and nation builders.
Aims and objectives
In his Will, Raja Krishnath articulated his desire to “house the institution in an excellent, extensive and beautiful manner. The course of studies would include Humanities, Science, Law and Medicine, an extensive and handsome college or House of learning for instructing the youth of this country or of other countries.....shall be taught all the English, Bengali, Persian and Sanskrit and English science of medicine and law”. In compliance with this vision, the college is committed to dissemination of secular and advanced education as a mode of community development, and contributing to physical and intellectual development through extra-curricular engagements.
Courses of Study
The college offers 3 year undergraduate programmes and 2 year postgraduate programmes of the University of Kalyani listed below.
UG Programmes
· B A (Honours) : English, Bengali, History, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Political Science
· B Sc (Honours) : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Physiology
· B A (Major) : Tourism and Travel Management
· B Sc (Major): Sericulture
· B A (General): English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Physical Education, Education and Sociology.
· B Sc (General): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Physiology
PG Programmes
· M Sc: Physiology, Sericulture
· M A: Sanskrit
Admission Procedure
Availability of online application forms for admission and submission of the same will be notified immediately after the publication of HS (WBCHSE) results.
Admission to BA & BSc Honours Courses (Day shift): Candidates must submit separate application forms online for each Honours subject. Admissions would be made, serially and in compliance with all reservation rules, in strict adherence to a published merit list through ONLINE PROCESS.VISIT OUR WEBSITE .www.krishnathcollege.com
Admission to BA & BSc General Courses(Morning Shift): Candidates must submit separate application forms online for separate streams viz. Arts, Physical Science, Biological Science. Admission process shall be online process. The required percentage of aggregate and relevant subject marks for eligibility in General Courses shall be made available in website.
The exact date and time schedule of the admission process will be duly notified.
N.B. All guardians of students admitted must submit a signed declaration regarding ragging as per Supreme Court order in a provided format.
Combination of subjects permissible in UG programmes:
Honours subject / Subsidiaries (any two)English / History ,Bengali, Economics/Philosophy,Political Science,
Sanskrit
Bengali / Pol. Sc., Economics/Philosophy, English/Sanskrit
Philosophy / English/Sanskrit, Bengali, History, Pol.Sc.
Political Science / English/Sanskrit, Bengali, History, Economics/ Philosophy
History / English/Sanskrit,Bengali,Pol.Sc., Economics/Philosophy
Sanskrit / Bengali, History, Pol. Sc., Philosophy
Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry,
Chemistry / Mathematics, Physics
Mathematics / Physics, Chemistry,
Economics / Mathematics, Political Science, History
Zoology / Botany, Physiology/Chemistry
Botany / Zoology, Physiology/Chemistry
Physiology / Zoology, Botany/ Chemistry
Geography / Political Science, Economics,/ Mathematics
TTM / History, Economics
Sericulture / Botany, Zoology
Physical Education (General)
General Course combinations permissible (any three to be chosen) :
BA General : History/Mathematics, English/Bengali, Sanskrit, Pol. Sc. /Sociology, Economics/Philosophy/ Physical Education/Education.
BSc(Phy) General : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
All students must study English, Bengali/Alternative English, Environmental Science on compulsory basis.
BSc(Bio) General : Botany, Zoology, Physiology
BSc(Phy) General : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
All students must study English, Bengali/Alternative English, Environmental Science on compulsory basis.
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As per University stipulations, the following criteria are mandatory for studying a subject at the UG level:
Subject sought at UG level / Must have passed 10+2 level withMathematics / Mathematics
Physics / Physics and Mathematics
Chemistry / Chemistry
Zoology / Zoology/Biology/Botany/Physiology/Biotechnology
Botany / Botany/Biology/Biotechnology/Physiology/Zoology
Physiology / Physiology/Botany/Zoology/Biology/Biotechnology
Intake capacities of each course with due reservations as in session 2017-2018
ADMISSION SESSION : 2017-2018
Subject / Total / SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / GeneralBengali / 69 / 15 / 04 / 07 / 05 / 38
English / 64 / 14 / 04 / 06 / 04 / 36
Philosophy / 56 / 12 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 31
Political Science / 56 / 12 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 31
History / 71 / 16 / 04 / 07 / 05 / 39
Economics / 42 / 09 / 03 / 04 / 03 / 23
Sanskrit / 64 / 14 / 04 / 06 / 04 / 36
Physiology / 38 / 08 / 02 / 04 / 03 / 21
Mathematics / 70 / 15 / 04 / 07 / 05 / 39
Physics / 57 / 13 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 31
Chemistry / 57 / 13 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 31
Botany / 38 / 08 / 02 / 04 / 03 / 21
Zoology / 38 / 08 / 02 / 04 / 03 / 21
Geography / 57 / 13 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 31
TTMV / 55 / 12 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 30
SRTV / 50 / 11 / 03 / 05 / 04 / 27
Physical Education / 58 / 13 / 03 / 06 / 04 / 32
B.A. General / 1083 / 238 / 65 / 108 / 76 / 596
B.Sc.(Physical) General / 262 / 58 / 16 / 26 / 18 / 144
B.Sc. (Bio.) General / 118 / 26 / 07 / 12 / 08 / 65
Distribution of seats may vary according to Govt. order
Name of the Principal: Dr. Sujata Bagchi Banerjee
Governing Body Members 2016-2020
1. Sri Mrinalkanti Chaukrabarti, President, G.B., K.N.College, Berhampore, W.B.
2. Dr. Sujata Bagchi Banerjee, Principal and Secretary, G.B., K.N.College.
3. Mr. Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Govt. Nominee G.B., K.N.College, Berhampore, W.B.
4. Dr. Subhas Ch. Sarkar, K.U. Nominee G.B., K.N.College, Berhampore, W.B.
5. Dr. Mitali Tikader, K.U. Nominee G.B., K.N.College, Berhampore, W.B.
6. Chairman, Berhampore Municipality, Ex-officio Member to G.B. K.N.College.
7. Dr. Manabesh Bhattacharya, Teachers’ Representative to G.B., K.N.College
8. Prof.Partha Pratim Banerjee, Teachers’ Representative to G.B., K.N.College
9. Dr. Safalla Kr. Ghosh, Teachers’ Representative to G.B., K.N.College
10. Dr. Debashis Mallick, Teachers’ Representative to G.B., K.N.College
11. Sri. Santanu Roy, Non-Teaching Staff Representative to G.B., K.N.College
12. Sri. Prabir Kr. Halder, Non-Teaching Staff Representative to G.B., K.N.College
13. Toyoba Khatun, General Secretary of Students’ Union, K.N.College
Rules regarding attendance:
A candidate shall be considered collegiate on attending 75% or more of the lectures delivered/practical classes held on each subject, and non-collegiate for attendance between 60% and 75%. Non-collegiate candidates may be permitted to sit for examinations on payment of requisite fees. Candidates with attendance below 60% shall be debarred from attending all examinations.
Evaluation system:
Continuous academic evaluation in the form of written internal assessments (in Honours subjects), tutorials and verbal tests, group activity, project work and assessment are conducted to augment the term-end university examinations. Evaluation is also envisaged as multifaceted with all stakeholders of the college evaluating each other through term-end feedback mechanisms, and collating them for mutual development.
Facilities on Campus:
Hostel
The college runs three accommodation facilities at
1) Maharani Swarnamoyee Hostel for girls (75 seats)
2) New Kumar Hostel for boys (105 seats)
3) Maharaja Manindra Chandra Hostel for boys (110 seats)
4) Wheeler Hostel for Girls (100 seats)
Allotment of hostel seats is done on dual consideration of educational merit and distance from permanent residential address. Applications in prescribed forms are to be made to respective superintendents on their invitation. Guardians must pledge to withdraw their wards in the eventuality of the superintendent’s order to that intent. Food arrangements will have to be solely managed by hostelite students
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Library
The college library possesses a collection of more than 47,000 books, and provides reading, borrowing and photocopying facilities to students and staff. A book bank exists to issue text books on long-term basis to students economically disadvantaged, along with departmental seminar libraries for ready reference. Computerization of library data is under progress.
National Cadet Corps
The NCC unit, affiliated to 9th Bengal Battalion NCC, is a vibrant hub of activity, sending up cadets regularly to national and state level camps.
National Service Scheme
The student volunteers of the NSS unit are engaged in various community development programmes and other camps organized by the parent body.
Gymnasium
A well-equipped multi-gymnasium for students and staff has been constructed with the assistance of HRD Ministry, Govt. of India, and the UGC.
Students’ refreshment
A canteen maintaining hygiene standards caters to simple food requirements at affordable prices. A general common hall for students’ recreation is equipped with indoor game facilities, newspapers, television, and a permanent built-in stage for cultural performances. A separate girls’ common room stands adjacent to the general staff room, also equipped with necessaries.
Scholarships
Eligible candidates may avail of the following subject to fulfillment of conditions laid thereon:
1) Merit scholarship 2) SC/ST scholarship 3) Physically Handicapped scholarship 4) Sitaram Jindal scholarship 5) Single girl child scholarship from UGC 6) Minority scholarship 7) Labour Department scholarships (Beedi worker, Mine worker etc.) 8) Md. Mohsin scholarship etc. 9) Kanyashree Scholarship
Distance Education
The college houses study centres of the Netaji Subhas Open University and Rabindra Bharati University, offering distance education courses in UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate levels. Counseling programms are conducted in the college centre on weekends.
Computer centre
A computer centre run by the Techno India group functions under direct supervision of the college authority – it is the only DOE approved centre in the district holding O, A and B level examinations. Students of Krishnath College are entitled to a concession in course fees.
Alumni Association
‘Praktani’- the alumni association is integrated to the regular life on campus, participating intimately in awareness drives, student-jobmarket interfaces, and extending help to poor and meritorious students. Every ex-student may become a member of this huge fraternity.
Student-teacher co-ordination
A grievance redressal cell, with a separate wing for women, formed by the teachers’ council and approved by the Governing Body, exists to answer specific grievances of all stakeholders and make suitable recommendations to the GB if necessary.
Anti Ragging Cell
A committee to investigate, punish and prevent incidents of ragging on campus is functional, comprising of hostel superintendents, teachers, the Principal, non-teaching representatives, secretary to the teachers’ council and a students’ representative. Declarations and proclamations condemning ragging of any sort are sufficiently publicised.
Guardians’ Forum
Guardians of enrolled Honours course students may meet the Heads of concerned Departments each month to discuss the conduct and progress of their ward.
Career counseling cell
Armed with periodicals bearing news of the job market, the cell works to effect interfaces resulting in recruitments, like a recent haul by TCS from the campus.
Tentative Academic Calendar
The July-June academic session is split into three terms: July-October; November-February; March-June, and academic and other activity timed as follows:
Fees and Deposits
The undermentioned approximate fees are subject to change according to University regulations and college notifications:
Under Graduate Courses:
Post Graduate Courses:
N.B :Fees structure displayed subject to change whenever necessary.
Prizes
Prizes/Medals/Stipends are awarded every year on Raja Krishnath Day (January 5) for academic excellence:
1) Prof. D N Roy Memorial Prize in Chemistry
2) Prof. S K Sen Memorial Prize in Physics
3) Prof. J C Dasgupta Memorial Prize in English
4) Prof. B C Bose Memorial Prize in Zoology
5) Smt. Baruna Roy Memorial Prize in Bengali
6) Smt. Rina Datta Memorial Prize in Botany
7) Sri Sudhir Chandra Mukherjee Memorial Prize in Sericulture
8) Smt. Rani Mukherjee Memorial Prize in Sanskrit
9) Sri Gnanananda Mukherjee Memorial Prize in English
10) Banamali Charan Tarkavyakaranatirtha Memorial Prize in Sanskrit
11) Sri Khagendra Chandra Karmakar Memorial Prize in Chemistry
12) Sri J C Mitra Memorial Prize in English
13) Sri Prahlad Chandra Goswami Memorial Prize in Chemistry
14) Smt. Khirodbala Goswami Memorial Prize in Sericulture
15) Sri Amulyacharan Guha Memorial Prize in Physics
16) Md. Dedar Baksh Memorial Prize in Political Science
17) Sri Ambika Charan Roy Memorial Prize
18) Smritikantha Smriti Padak in Sanskrit PG
19) Late Al-Haz-Sk Md. Zakaria Memorial Prize in Physics
20) Sri Gagan Chandra Bhattacharya Memorial Prize