Netaji Mahavidyalaya, Arambagh: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Netaji Mahavidyalaya, also known as Kalipur College, is a well-established educational institution located in Arambagh, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. It has been offering undergraduate courses in a variety of fields including Arts, Commerce, and Sciences for over 70 years. The college is affiliated with the University of Burdwan and is known for its 21 undergraduate departments offering both Honours and General courses. 

The Science faculty at Netaji Mahavidyalaya provides courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Geography, Computer Science, Computer Applications (BCA), Environmental Science, Economics, Plant Protection, and Electronic Science. Most courses offer both Honours and General courses, with the exception of Plant Protection and Electronic Science, which only offer General courses. 

The Arts faculty includes courses in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Education, Philosophy, Economics, History, Political Science, Santhali, Physical Education, Music, Mathematics, and Geography. Most courses offer both Honours and General courses. The Commerce faculty offers Accountancy (Honours), Business Administration (BBA), and General courses with the opportunity to select relevant subjects.

Since its establishment in 1948, the college has grown significantly, with a current roll strength of nearly 5747 students and 21 Honours Departments. It also offers rare courses like Plant Protection, Electronic Science, Physical Education, and a six-month certificate course in Joga. The Department of Bengali has been offering a Postgraduate Programme since 2008. Additionally, students from different backgrounds can pursue Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate degrees in various subjects through two distance education centres, IGNOU and NSOU.

Netaji Mahavidyalaya underwent reaccreditation (Second Cycle) by NAAC in 2015 and was recently re-accredited and awarded B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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Netaji Mahavidyalaya, Arambagh Location

The Netaji Mahavidyalaya is located in Kalipur, Ward No. 18, within the Arambagh Municipality on the western bank of the river Dwarakeswar. This location offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban lifestyle. Arambagh is situated at the western-most part of Hooghly and serves as the gateway to three districts - Burdwan, Bankura, and Midnapore. One can reach Arambagh from Burdwan station, which is 42 kms away, or Tarakeswar station, which is 28 kms away by road. Arambagh is associated with the birthplaces of great Indian personalities like Raja Rammohan Roy, Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, and Ramakrishna Paramahansa Deb, which adds to its rich heritage. Currently, Arambagh is connected by railways to Tarakeswar and Howrah and will soon be connected to the temple town of Bishnupur.