Prospectus 2016

VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, BARISHA, KOLKATA-8:
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Principal's Message

Welcome. This is Vivekananda College for Women, with all its
resource, waiting to serve you and the society. The following pages will
give a detailed description regarding our resource, success and failure.
This will help you all to make a complete evaluation of the college,
keeping in mind the immense potentiality which we can reach with
march of time.

Education in India flourished from the Vedic Ashramas with Sām-
mantras full of moral values and self-realisation, the fragrance of which
faded long ago. At present we are in an era when it is difficult to identify the actual aim of education –
whether it is only the financial stability or to prepare „man‟ with moral values. Probably a perfect
balance, a perfect blending of the two is required at present which we actually try to do here. Formal
education is being supplemented here with non-formal and professional training giving better job
opportunities to the students. At the same time we try to enlighten our students through the messages
of Swami Vivekananda and try to make proper „man‟ with good morale and self-reliance. Our aim, on
one hand is to give light of education to the masses and to generate skilled workforce, on the other to
give quality education to students and to make better perspective citizens of the country.

Gender inequality in India is a social disease which is reflected in every field, starting from sex ratio
to higher education or from girl child mortality rate to women employment. Once Swami
Vivekananda wrote … “the best thermometer to the progress of nation is its treatment of its Women”.
Mahatma Gandhi also warned that “Man the law-giver will have to pay a dreadful penalty for the
degradation he has imposed upon the so-called weaker sex”. But such repeated intimations and
warnings from the renowned social reformers have failed to change our deep rooted mentality and
social outlook. The United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) statistics update 2013
indicates that in terms of Gender Inequality Index (GII) India ranks 127 out of 152 countries with a
GII value 0.536.

Less than 50% of the girls in India can reach school and less than 37% of the girls in India can reach
college. The scenario remains almost same if not worse in case of employment. But we the women, as
noted by Ramachandran “do three fifth of the World‟s Work, earn only one tenths of world income
and possess one hundredth of the world‟s assets”. In India only 19% of unpaid household work is
done by man.

Amidst such social ambience the women must be properly educated to acquire that much strength of
mind and financial stability to fight injustice which they face starting from family to the workplace. In
our institution we try our best to give job oriented trainings along with syllabus oriented education so

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that the students can face the competitive job market. A special kind of service we always try to
provide to our students, excepting the other facilities available here, at a minimum cost or without any
cost, like computer training, special class for job oriented English and Mathematics etc. But to out
utter surprise we realize that the students are not only reluctant to take the facilities but are also totally
unaware about the existence of such facilities. To them College is a place to go, to study the syllabus,
to appear in the examinations and lastly to get a certificate to declare herself as a graduate. In most of
the cases the degree remains ornamental without any use and the degree holders also remain happy
with that- but we remain anxious about their future.
We are not only anxious about this category of students, but we are also doing our best for that
category of students who are interested in higher education. Our Post Graduate Department of
Geography is running successfully and in its first Convocation the Vice Chancellor, University of
Calcutta, expressed his satisfaction regarding our performance. After long endeavor and debate the
department of Geography has also been recognized by the University of Calcutta as a „Research
Centre‟ for Geography, where the students of the college and outside are doing research for attaining
Ph.D degree.
Post Graduate course in Bengali recognized by the University of Calcutta has been started with full
enthusiasm and with a specific aim to establish it successfully like it‟s sister department.
Our dream is a relentless progress. Become a part of us, remain with us and share our dreams so that
we can uplift us to a „Model College‟, as per desire of the Vice Chancellor, University of Calcutta,
expressed in his PG Convocation lecture.
Thanks,

Dr. Soma Bhattacharya
Vivekananda College for Women, Barisha, Kolkata 700008

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WEBSITE : www.vivekanandacollegeforwomen.org

Vision

Named after Swami Vivekananda, the great social reformer, the college sees itself as preparing young
women for the greater challenges of life. Vivekananda College for Women plays a vital role in the
expansion of higher education among the Indian women following the philosophy of Swamiji. The
thrust area of the College is to ensure barrier-free higher education to the deserving girl students. Our
initiatives are guided mainly by goal of equitable access which includes Equality, Quality and Excellence,
Relevance and Value-based education.

Mission

The college aims at the academic, intellectual, moral and economic uplift of students. Mental alertness,
cultural exposure, physical fitness, secular outlook, crisis management and intellectual resourcefulness are
some of the qualities it seeks to imbue in students. The outreach programmes of the college try to ensure
that enterprising and career-minded students find keys to future self-advancement and economic self-
sufficiency.

Location To Esplanade N

Vivekananda College For Women, Barisha, 
Kolkata-700008, an independent Women‟s
College since 1961 is located on the Diamond Taratala
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Profile

An affiliate of the University of Calcutta, the College fulfilled the
norms of UGC act under section 2(f) and 12(B). The College offers
three-year Bachelor degree (Honours & General) courses in various
disciplines of Humanities, Commerce, Social, Biological and Pure
sciences and postgraduate course in Geography. The College is
working in two shifts-

 Morning Shift from 7-15 a.m. to 11-00 a.m.(offers only
General Course in B.A., B.Sc. with Economics and
Geography and B.Com)

 Day Shift from 9-30 a.m. to 5-15 p.m.(offers Postgraduate in Geography, Honours
and General Courses in B.A.& B.Sc. with Biological and Pure Sciences)

The excellent governance at our College comprising
social leaders, educationists, technocrats vis-à-vis a
team of highly qualified, student-friendly faculty and
efficient, sincere, welcoming office persons enable the
College to relentlessly march towards its mission.
The College has a tradition of brilliant academic
performances in the internal as well as University
Examinations. A number of First Class and First
Division holders reflect the academic standard of the College.
Students are awarded with a number of prizes and scholarships as recognition of their
performance and contribution in academic, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities and
games and sports.

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Subjects taught:

B.A. General: Bengali, Education, English, History, Music, Philosophy,
Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology
B.Sc. General: Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Economics, Geography,
Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Zoology.
B.Com. General: As per prescribed syllabus of University of Calcutta.
B.A. Honours: Bengali, Education, English, History, Philosophy, Political
Science, Sanskrit, Sociology.
B.Sc.Honours: Anthropology, Botany, Economics, Geography, Mathematics,
Zoology.
Post graduate Geography and Bengali
Course

Office address/Telephone no. s and related information

 Vivekananda College for Women, Barisha, Kolkata-700008
 Phone No. 9051518312(Only for PG Geo) & 033-24455044(Office)
 Email: [email protected]
 Website: www.vivekanandacollegeforwomen.org
 Name of the Principal: Dr. Soma Bhattacharya
 Ph. No. 033-2421-0579
 Mobile: 9903088145
 e-mail: [email protected]

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Authorities

College Governing Body

President Dr. Pratip Kumar Choudhury

Principal / Secretary ( ex- Dr. Soma Bhattacharya
officio):
Syndicate Nominee Dr. Milan Kumar Pal
Dr. Sangeeta Tripathi (Mitra)

Government Nominee Prasasthi Bhattacharyya
Archana Patra Mitra

Teacher Members: Dr. Sujata Mukherjee
Dr. Swapna Roy
Non-teaching Members: Dr. Nirmiti Bandhyopadhyay
Student Member Dr. Srabani Sarkar
Councillor Member Ashim Kumar Chanda
Shampa Banerjee

Rini Pramanik

Sri Manik Lal Chatterjee

Academic

 Academic Profile & Admission Procedure(UG Courses)

 A Three-Year (1+1+1) Bachelor Degree Honours (B.A./B.Sc.) and General
Course (B.A. /B.Sc/B.Com.) is offered to students who have passed the
Higher Secondary or its equivalent examinations recognised by University of
Calcutta and other criteria as stated by the College.

 After publication of results of Higher Examination (10+2), details of criteria,
subject combinations offered, capacity of each subject will be clearly displayed in
the College notice board as well as in the College website.

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 After selecting the preferred stream, subject and subject combinations following the
instructions given in the college website and/or notice board carefully the students
should apply in the prescribed form.

 The College will publish merit list for each subject in the Honours course on the
basis of the criteria for selection as fixed by the college.

 After publication of first merit list (both in College website and in the College
Notice Board) the selected students should come to the college for counseling and
/or admission.

 At the time of admission all original documents will be checked by the college
authority and in case of any discrepancy the name of the student will be struck out
from the merit list.

 The second and third merit list will be published subsequently by the College if
seats are available.

 Students willing to pursue their studies in General Course may be admitted directly
on a first come first served basis ( till the seats are available).

Course Course Structure Total Marks
Three Year Part I:
Bachelor of Arts Hons. Paper 1 & 11 200( 100 marks each)
or Science Gen. Papers I ( of two subjects) 200 (100 marks each)
Honours Compulsory English
Compulsory Modern Indian Language 50 marks
(Bengali / Hindi) 50 marks
Part II
Hons. Paper III& 1V 200(100 marks each)
Gen. Papers II & III( of two subjects) 400 (100 marks each)
Part III
Honours Paper V, VI, VII, VIII 400(100 marks each)
Compulsory Paper: ENVS 50 marks

Three Year Part I: 300 (100 marks each)
Bachelor of Arts General Papers I ( of three subjects), 50 marks
or Science or Compulsory English, 50 marks
Commerce Compulsory Modern Indian Language
General (Bengali / Hindi) 600 (100 marks each)

Part II 300(100 marks each)
General Papers II & III (of three 50 marks
subjects)
Part III
General Papers IV (of three subjects)
Compulsory Paper: ENVS

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 Each student has to appear and qualify in three University Examinations
(Part I, Part II & Part III ) under B.A. or B.Sc. or B.Com course to obtain
Bachelor Degree (Honours / General).offered by the University of Calcutta.

 Students are allowed to sit in the Part I / II /III examinations on the basis of
regulations laid down by the University of Calcutta vide relevant notifications
published by the University.
 75% attendance is compulsory to be sent up for Part I /II /III examinations
as collegiate student. A minimum of 60% attendance is required to be sent
up as non-collegiate candidate with necessary fine.
 Performance in college examination is also an important criterion to allow
the students for the University Examinations.

 Absence from the class may only be excused on Medical Grounds. Such students
are to apply to the Principal along with proper medical certificate and prescription
immediately.

 Absence from any College Examination may only be excused on Medical
Grounds. Such students are to apply to the Principal along with proper
medical certificate and prescription within a week from the commencement of
the examination.

 Continuous absence of 30 days or more from the class without any intimation will
lead to struck off name from attendance register.

 An Educational Excursion is compulsory for students willing to take Geography,
Anthropology, Botany or Zoology as Honours or General subject.

 Academic Calendar Session Examination Time
July to June  Class test ( Hons.) Monthly
Class Term
July-June
B.A./B.Sc/ Part I  Mid-term Examination November
B.Com
Ist Year (Hons.& Gen.)

 College Test (Hons.& Gen.) March

 Part I Final Examination (CU) July

IInd Year Part II  Class test (Hons.) Monthly
 Mid-term Examination November

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(Hons.& Gen.)
 College Test (Hons.& Gen.) February
 Part II Final Examination (CU) May / June

IIIrd Year Part July- June  Class test (Hons.) Monthly
III  Mid-term Examination November

(Hons.& Gen.) January
 College Test (Hons.& Gen.)

 Part III Final Examination (CU) March (Hons.
Practical), April

Subject Combinations offered in Bachelor of Honours Courses

Honours Subject Offered Elective Subjects (any two to be taken)

1. Anthropology* 1. Botany or, Chemistry ,
2. Zoology,
Excursion compulsory
1. Zoology,
2. Botany* 2. Chemistry or, Anthropology

Excursion compulsory 1. Botany,
2. Chemistry or, Anthropology
3. Zoology*
1. Mathematics,
Excursion compulsory 2. Political Science,
3. Education.
4. Economics
1. Economics,
5. Geography* 2. Sociology.

Excursion compulsory 1. Physics,
2. Chemistry.
6. Mathematics

7. Bengali 1. History,
2. Education
8. English
1. Music,
Students have to opt for Charlotte Bronte in the 2. Political Science,
2nd year & Indian Writing in English in the 3rd 3. History.
4.
Year.
1. Philosophy or, Political Science,
9. Sanskrit 2. Bengali General,
3. History.
10. History
1. Sanskrit or, Sociology or, Music,
2. Bengali General or, English General,
3. Political Science.

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11. Philosophy 5. Sanskrit or, Sociology or, Music, ,
6. Bengali General or, English General
Students have to take spl. paper offered by 7. Education.
College
1. Sociology or, Music,
12. Political Science 2. Bengali General or, English General or,

13. Education Economics,
3. History.
14. Sociology
1. Sociology,
2. Psychology or, Philosophy,
3. History.

1. Education,
2. Political Science or, Psychology,
3. History.

Subject Combinations offered in Bachelor of Honours Courses

Honours Subject Offered Elective Subjects (any two to be taken) Combinations

1. Anthropology* 1. Botany or, Chemistry , 1. BOTG ZOOG
2. Zoology. 2. CEMG ZOOG
Excursion compulsory

2. Botany* 1. Zoology, 1. ZOOG CEMG
2. Chemistry or, Anthropology. 2. ZOOG ANTG
Excursion compulsory

3. Zoology* 1. Botany, 1. BOTG CEMG
2. Chemistry or, Anthropology 2. BOTG ANTG
Excursion compulsory
1. Mathematics, 1. EDCG MTMG
4. Economics 2. Political Science, 2. PLSG MTMG
3. Education.

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5. Geography* 1. Economics, 1. ECOG SOCG
2. Sociology.
Excursion compulsory

6. Mathematics 1. Physics,
2. Chemistry.
1. PHSG CEMG

7. Bengali 1. History, 1. HISG EDCG
2. Education
8. English 1. Music, 1. HISG MUCG
2. Political Science, 2. HISG PLSG
Students have to opt for Charlotte 3. History. 3. MUCG PLSG
Bronte in the 2nd year & Indian
Writing in English in the 3rd Year.

9. Sanskrit 1. Philosophy or, Political Science, 1. BNGG HISG
10. History 2. Bengali General, 2. BNGG PHIG
3. History. 3. BNGG PLSG
4. HISG PHIG
5. HISG PLSG

1. Sanskrit or, Sociology, 1. BNGG PLSG
ENGG SANG
2. Bengali General or, English General, 2. ENGG SOCG
PLSG SOCG
3. Political Science. 3.

4.

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11. Philosophy 1. Sanskrit or, Sociology or, Music, 1. BNGG EDCG
BNGG SANG
Students have to take spl. paper 2. Bengali General or, English General, 2. BNGG SOCG
offered by College EDCG ENGG
EDCG MUCG
3. Education. 3. EDCG SOCG

4.

5.

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12. Political Science 1. Sociology or, Music(limited option), 1. BNGG HISG
BNGG SOCG
2. Bengali General or, English General 2. ECOG HISG
or, Economics(limited option), 3. ENGG HISG
4. MUCG HISG
3. History. SOCG HISG

5.

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13. Education 1. Sociology, 1. HISG PHIG
2. Psychology or, Philosophy, 2. HISG PSYG
3. History. 3. HISG SOCG
4. PSYG SOCG

14. Sociology 1. Education, 1. EDCG HISG
2. Political Science or, Psychology, 2. EDCG PLSG
3. History. 3. EDCG PSYG

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Subject Combinations offered in General Courses

Details of subject combinations offered in B.A. General Course (Morning Shift)

Sub-I Sub-II Sub-III
1. HISG EDCG PLSG
2. HISG SANG PHIG
3. HISG MUSG BNGG
4. SOCG EDCG PSYG
5. SOCG PLSG ECOG
6. SOCG PSYG ENGG
7. BNGG SANG PSYG
8. BNGG PHIG MUCG
9. ENGG PHIG MUCG
10. ECOG SANG PHIG
11. GEOG* ENGG PLSG

Details of subject combinations offered in B.Sc. General Course

Day Section Morning Section

1. BOTG* ZOOG* ANTG* 1 GEOG* ECOG EDCG
2. BOTG* ZOOG* CEMG
3. MTMG PHSG CEMG

Any one combination to be taken

*Excursion is compulsory: for detailed information see the table of Section 3

 A student may apply for change of subjects within prescribed period of the University,
subject to the availability of seats in the same.

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Admission Criteria

Stream/Course Hons. Subject Combination Eligibility Criteria-
Description
Subs.
45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
B.A. Hons BNGA HISG MUCG equivalent exam & 55% in Bengali or,
EDCG HISG
EDCG MUCG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
EDCG SANG equivalent exam & 45% in Bengali

EDCA HISG SANG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
HISG PHIG equivalent exam & 55% in Education/ Economics /
HISG PSYG
HISG SOCG Mathematics / Psychology/Philosophy/Sociology
Political Science
PHIG MUCG
PSYG SOCG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & 45% in Education/ Economics /
ENGA HISG MUCG
HISA HISG PLSG Mathematics / or,
PHIA HISG SOCG Mathematics / Psychology /Political Science
PLSA MUCG PLSG
PLSG SOCG /Philosophy /Sociology
BNGG PHIG
BNGG PLSG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
ENGG SANG equivalent exam & 55% in English
ENGG SOCG
PHIG SANG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
PHIG SOCG equivalent exam & 55% in History or,
PLSG SOCG
BNGG EDCG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
BNGG SANG equivalent exam & 45% in History or,
BNGG SOCG
EDCG ENGG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
EDCG MUCG equivalent exam & 55% in Philosophy or,
EDCG SOCG
BNGG HISG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
BNGG SOCG equivalent exam & 45% in Philosophy
ECOG HISG
ENGG HISG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
HISG MUCG equivalent exam & 55% in Political Science or,
HISG SOCG
BNGG HISG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & 45% in Political Science

45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or

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SANA BNGG PHIG equivalent exam & 55% in Sanskrit or,
SOCA BNGG PLSG
HISG PHIG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
HISG PLSG equivalent exam & 45% in Sanskrit
EDCG HISG
45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
EDCG PLSG equivalent exam & 55% in

EDCG PSYG Sociology/Pol.Sci/Psychology or,
50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or

equivalent exam & 45% in
Sociology/Pol.Science/Psychology

B.Sc. Hons. BOTG ZOOG
CEMG ZOOG
ANTA CEMG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
BOTA ANTG equivalent exam & 55% in Biology
EDCG
ECOA ZOOG 50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
GEOA PLSG ZOOG equivalent exam & 55% in Biology
MTMA
ZOOA ECOG MTMG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
MTMG equivalent exam & 55% in Economics with pass marks
PHSG
BOTG in Mathematics or,
CEMG
50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & pass marks in Mathematics

SOCG 60% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & 75% in Geography

CEMG 45% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
ANTG equivalent exam & 55% in Mathematics or,
BOTG
50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & 45% marks in Mathematics

50% in aggregate of best four subjects in H.S. or
equivalent exam & 55% in Biology

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Nature of fee FEE STRUCTURE Geography Botany,

( only tuition, lab, HONOURS COURSES Zoology,
electricity and students’ B.A. Hons. Economics Mathematics
utility fee is monthly in Anthropology
(Bng, Eng, Snsk,
nature) Pol.Sc. Phil,Hist.

Tuition /month Edc, Soc)
Lab.fee / sub./month
75 110 110 110 110
Students’ Utility 60*,if with 0 180/- 200 220/-
Service/month
Electricity & Music/psy (60for computer (100*for Hons.
Generator/month
OTHER FEES 40 use & &
Establishment
Development 60 per gen. sub.) 60*per gen. sub.)
Session
40 40 40 40
College exam
40 40 40 40 40
Accreditation
Library maintenance 1100 1100 1100 1100 2000
Library deposit 650 650 650 650 650
Students‟ health home 480 480 480 480 480
Identity card 100 100 100 100 100
Module 150 150 150 150 150
Students‟ medical 125 125 125 125 125
benefit fund 25 25 25 25 25
Lab. deposit 10 10 10 10 10
30 30 30 30 30
Lab. development 110 110 110 110 110
70 70 70 70 70
Admission
Miscellaneous 50*,if with Music 0 50 50 50

and or psyg 0 250 250 250

250*,if with Music 40 40 40 40
70 70 70 70
and or psyg

40
70

TOTAL 3115/ 3150 3630 3650 4570
(110+200+ (110+220+40
(75+40+2960+ (110+40+ 40+3260+4
+
40) 2960+40) 0) 4160+40)

3475*,if with (110+180+
40+3260+40)
Music
(75+60+40+3260+4

0)

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GENERAL COURSES

Nature of fee B.A. Gen. B.Sc. Gen. with Biological or
Pure science
( only tuition, lab, electricity 50
and students’ utility fee is 60/- lab. 85
monthly in nature) Based sub 60* per lab.based. sub

Tuition /month 40 40
Lab.fee / sub./month
40 40
Students’ Utility
Service/month 1100 1100
Electricity & 650 650
Generator/month 480 480
OTHER FEES 100 100
Establishment 150 150
Development 125 125
Session 25 25
10 10
College exam 30 30
110 110
Accreditation 70 70
Library maintenance
Library deposit 50*, if with music and or psyg 50
Students‟ health home 250
Identity card 250*, if with music and or psyg 40
Module 70
Students‟ medical benefit 40
fund 70
Lab. Deposit
Lab. Development
Admission
Miscellaneous

TOTAL 3090 3545/-, if taken Gr.B/
(50+40+2960+40) (85+120+40+3260+40)
3450/- if with music/psychology
3605 if taken Gr.A
(50+60+40+3260+40)
(85+180+40+3260+40)

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TRANSFER FEES /FINES University Fee

Admission cancellation/ 400 As fixed by the University

transfer fee

Re-admission Fee 400

Loss of lib. card 30

Loss of Identity Card 50

Loss of fee book 50

Lib. Fine/General Fine as
applicable

Change of sub. 100

Late Payment of 30
monthly fee

 Transfer Certificate will be issued only in the first year (after
commencement of classes)

 Under special circumstances, T.C. will be issued after payment of all
dues and session charge.

 Except tuition, lab, electricity and students’ utility fee per

month, all fees are included in Other Fees category.

Payment of Fees of UG Courses

 As soon as the applicant is offered admission to the college, the full fee becomes
payable.

 All kind of fees are payable in the cash counter of the college.
 Fees must be paid within the 15th of the month for which the same is due.
 Fees up to the month of June must be cleared in the First, Second and Third

Year Classes prior to their corresponding terminal examinations.
 Name of the student will be struck off the rolls in case of non-payment of

tuition fees for three consecutive months.
 All admissions are valid for a year, and are therefore to be renewed for each

subsequent year of study.
 Fees once paid can neither be refunded nor carried over for a further session.
 50% of Laboratory deposit for laboratory based subjects and Library deposit are

refundable.
 University fees are exempted for physically challenged students.
 An Educational Excursion is compulsory for students willing to take Geography,

Anthropology, Botany or Zoology as Honours or General subject.

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PROBABLE DURATION AND EXPENDITURE FOR EXCURSION

Subject Year Amount in Rs. Duration
1st (approx) 5 days
Anthropology 3rd 3000/- 15 days + 3 days
(Honours) 3rd 5 days
Anthropology 8000/-
(Honours)
Anthropology (General) 3000/-

Zoology (Honours) 1st or 2nd or 3rd 8000/- 8-12 days
Zoology (General) 2nd and 3rd 10000/- 2-3 days

3000/-

Botany (Honours) 2nd 4000/- 5 days

Geography (Honours) 1st or 2nd 8000/- to 10000/- 7days

Geography ( General) 1st or 2nd 2000/- 4 days

Departments
Faculty (Undergraduate Section: Day and Morning)

Principal: Dr. Soma Bhattacharya, M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D.
Bursar: Dr. Srabani Sarkar, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D.

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Department of Anthropology
Anthropology is a multidisciplinary subject related to Sociology,
Archaeology, Geography, Psychology, Geology, Political Science,
Economics, Human Biology, Genetics and also with Statistics.
The department of Anthropology was introduced in the year 1995 and
has been offering honours courses since 2001.

Salient Features:
 Seminars and special lectures on relevant topics of the subject.
 GIS training (Geographical Information System)
 Project works and field works on different tribal communities
and economic groups in rural areas.
 Students‟ seminars and group discussion sessions for the
benefit of students.

Average Result: Excellent; about 60% of the student secure first class marks.

Faculty
1. Ujjaini Basu, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer,
2. Soma Bhattacharya, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised.,Part time Lecturer
3. Kundan Ghosh, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
4. Sima Dey, M.Sc.,College Part time Lecturer

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Department of Bengali

Faculty
1. Dr. Swapna Roy, M.A.,B.Ed., M.Phil,Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department in
charge
2. Swagata Mukhopadhyay Bagchi, M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor(Sr.Grade)

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3. Dr.Nirmiti Bandopadhyay, M.A.,B.Ed., M.Phil.,Ph.D., Associate Professor,
4. Dr. Antara Mitra, M.A.,B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor
5. Sunanda Ghosh, M.A., M.Phil, B.Ed.,Govt Regularised Contractual Whole Time

Lecturer
6. Nita Sil, M.A.B.Ed.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
7. Tanusree Barui, M.A.B.Ed.,Govt Regularised., Part Time Lecturer

Department of Botany
The department of Botany started its journey in 1995 with
undergraduate pass course. Honours Course was introduced in the year
2004. We try to give our best to the students. Efforts are being made to
modernize the existing departmental infrastructure.
Salient Features:

 Class room teaching according to Calcutta University syllabus
with the help of audio-visual aids.

 Remedial classes are arranged for academically weak students.
 Group discussions
 Students‟ lecture series
 Extension lectures by the teachers from other reputed institutions
 Seminars by eminent scholars on relevant issues
 Project works
 Additional care for deserving students
 Department is maintaining herbarium for the benefit of the students
 Educational excursion is compulsory for Honours students
Average Result: Good

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Faculty
1. Sunanda Ray, M.Sc., Associate Professor, Department in charge
2. Reshmi Paul, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

Department of Chemistry
1. Aparna Sarkar, M.Sc, Assistant Professor, Department in charge
2. Nipa Nayek, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part TimeLecturer

Department of Commerce
1. Sourav Paul, M.Com.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

Department of Economics
The department of Economics offers undergraduate courses in both Advanced (Hons.)
and General Stream.
Salient Features:

 Primary focus is to prepare students for University exams with regular classes, out
of the class room guidance and arranging special lectures by competent teachers
affiliated to other colleges.

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 Students are also encouraged to undertake small projects (incorporating collection
and analysis of data), write papers and give seminars to have an idea of the
applied side of the subject.

 Effort is also being made to groom students for future job market by arranging
sessions on Group Discussion and Mock Interview (conducted by personnel from
the government and corporate sectors).

Average Result: Good

Faculty
1. Sumana Das, M.A., M.Phil, Associate Professor, Department in charge
2. Dr. Jayati Bhattacharya, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D., Associate Professor
3. Jhunu Saha, M.A.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
4. Maliya Bhattacharya, M.A., B.Ed., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer.
5. Soma Kundu. M.A.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

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Department of Education
Being an interdisciplinary subject, Education offers multisector knowledge related to
Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Administration and Management, History,
Technology, Guidance and Counselling and Statistics.
The department of Education began its journey in the year 2002-03, but honours was
introduced only recently in the year 2009. Being totally new in the arena, We try to give
our best to our students.

Salient Features:
 Primary focus is to prepare students for University examination with regular
classes.
 Classroom lecturers following text and reference books
 Remedial classes and group discussions for better assimilation of the subject
 Seminar by eminent scholars and students on social and educationally relevant
issues
 Extra attention is given to co-curricular activities.
 Additional care and special reinforcement for deserving students.

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Faculty
1. Tara Pramanik, M.A.,B.Ed.,M.Phil., Assistant Professor, Department in charge
2. Kakali Sengupta, M.A.,M.Phil .,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
3. Paramita Mazumdar, M.A.,B.Ed.,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer

Department of English
The Department of English has grown in size and stature over the years since its
inception. With the introduction of the Honours Course in 2001, we have become a
specialized department teaching English literature at an advanced level.
Salient Features: Students are encouraged to speak and write so that they are able to
master the skills of oratory and writing. Apart from conventional classroom lectures, the
department organizes seminars, discussions and interdisciplinary lectures at regular
intervals.
All of our efforts have borne fruit as we have had a success rate of almost 100% in the
Honours Course, with one student obtaining first class marks in the B.A. Part II
Examination 2007.
Average Result: Satisfactory

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Faculty
1. Dr. Arpa Ghosh, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department in charge
2. Sukanya Bhadra, M.A., M.Phil, Assistant Professor (FDP)
3. Shreya Chakraborty, M.A, M.Phil

Department of Geography
The Department of Geography has been relentlessly progressing towards excellence since
its inception by setting road maps to indicate mile stones each year. Our aim is to impart
„that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect
is expanded and by which one can stand on one’s own feet’.
Salient Features:

 Admission procedure is strictly on merit basis within the administrative
prescriptions of University of Calcutta.

 Modular Teaching- Learning methods range from traditional talk and chalk to
e-learning.

 Well-equipped computer laboratory provides mandatory computer basic
training and unlimited internet access to the students

 Excursion and field work is compulsory.
Average Result: Excellent; about 50% of the students secure 60% or above.

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Faculty

1. Rikta Joardar, M.A., M.R.P., Associate Professor , Department in charge
2. Dr.Amitajyoti Bagchi,M.A.,B.Ed.,Ph.D.,Associate Professor,Department in charge of
Psychology
3. Mitra Mondal, M.Sc.,B.Ed., Assistant Professor
4. Tanushri Dutta M.Sc .,Govt Regularised Contractual whole time lecturer
5. Ranita Ghosh,M.Sc., Govt Regularised Contractual whole time lecturer
6. Priyanjana Guha,M.Sc, College Contractual whole time lecturer
7. Rita Mukherjee, M.Sc. B.Ed, .,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
8. Sarmistha Brahma. M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
9. Debjani Banerjee, M.A., College Contractual Lecturer
10. Dolly Bose, M.A., Honorary Invitee Lecturer
11. Basabi Mukhopadhyay, M.A., Honorary Invitee Lecturer

Department of Hindi

1. Snehalata Singh, M.A., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

Department of History
The Department of History established in 1961 is the oldest Honours department of the
college. The aims and objectives of the department are to promote higher education
among the girl students as well as to uphold dignity, honour, prestige and courage of the
women in the society.

Salient Features: The objectives of the teachers of the department are to make the
students sensitive towards historical and social traditions of our country. The teaching
method includes:

 Medium of education: Both English and Bengali.
 Classroom lectures following text and reference books.
 Regular classes for intensive studies.
 Seminar by eminent scholars and students on social and historically relevant

issues.

Average Result: Satisfactory

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Faculty
1. Arabinda Patra, M.A., Associate Professor, Department in charge
2. Dr. Ranjana Mitra, M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor
3. Chhanda Basak, M.A., M. Phil., Associate Professor
4. Ajanta Sengupta, M.A.,B.Ed., M. Phil., Associate Professor
5. Sharmistha Bhattacharya, M.A., B.Ed., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
6. Anamitra Bhattacharya, M.A., Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer

Department of Mathematics
The department of Mathematics was introduced in the year 1961, the same year in which
the college was founded. Since the year 2003 the department has been offering honours
course. Being a comparatively new honours department our trait is total care, total
success.
Salient Features:

 Workshop on preparation for competitive examination.
 Seminars and special lectures on relevant subjects
 Spoken English class to enhance job opportunities for our students.

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 Mock interview and group discussion session to give students a taste of actual
interview for benefit of students.

Average Result: Satisfactory

Faculty
1. Dr. Srabani Sarkar, M.Sc., M. Phil.,Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department in charge
2. Manjulika Mukherjee, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
3. Biplab Bag, M.Sc, Part Time Lecturer
4. Debabrata Maity, M.Sc, Part Time Lecturer

Department of Music
1. Dr. Shramana Chattopadhyay, M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department in charge
2. Manasi Pal, M.A.,B.Ed., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer ,
3. Moumita Chakraborty, M.A., Ph.D, Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

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Department of Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy was introduced in the year of 1961, the same year the
college was founded. This department has the pride of being on of the oldest departments
of the institution which offers Honours course.

Salient Features:
 The students share an easy and interactive relationship with the teachers.
 Remedial classes provide extra care and attention to the students needing them.
 The ex-students are given preference in terms of employment within the
department.

Average Result: Good

Faculty

1. Dr.Tamasa Chattopadhyay, M.A.,B.Ed., M. Phil.,Ph.D., Associate Professor,
Department in-charge

2. Sudeshna Chatterjee,M.A.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
3. Sanchita Ray (Sengupta ) M.A.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

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Department of Physics

1. Dr. Biplab Ghosh, M.Sc., Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Department in charge
2. Arpita Bose, M.Sc.,Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

Department of Psychology

1. Ishita Chatterjee, M.A., Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
2. Dola Majumdar, M.Sc.,B.Ed.,M.Phil., Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
3. Dipanjana Banerjee.,M.Sc., Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer

Department of Political Science
The Department of Political science was introduced in the year 1961 the same year the
college was founded. The beginning was with Pass Course, Honours course is being
offered from 1985 with 100% success rate.
Salient Features:
The objectives of the teachers of the department are to make the students sensitive
towards social and political consciousness. The teaching method includes:

 Classroom lectures following text and reference books.
 Remedial classes for academically weak students especially during vacation.
 Additional care and attention for deserving students.
 Group discussions.
 Seminar by eminent scholars and students on social and politically relevant issues.
 Project work on current political topics.
Average Result: Satisfactory

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Faculty
1. Dr. Sujata Mukherjee, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department in
charge
2. Sanchita Datta, M.A., Associate Professor
3. Minu Sinha Ratna, M.A., M. Phil., Assistant Professor, (on FDP)
4. Sutripti De, M.A. M.Phil, B.Ed Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer
5. Amrita Banerjee, M.A., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
6. Priyanka Sengupta, M.A. Substitute Teacher

Department of Sanskrit
The Department of Sanskrit was established in the year of 1961, the same year the
college was founded. Two courses were introduced – Pre-University Course and B.A
Pass Course. Pre-University course was replaced by Higher Secondary Course in 1976.
Salient Features: Two course are being taught since 2001 – B.A. Hons. Course (Sanskrit
Advanced) B.A. General Course (Sanskrit General).

 Medium of Instruction: Bengali, English & Sanskrit.

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 Classroom lectures strictly are following text books. It is mandatory for students
to follow text books in classroom.

 Learning Devnagari script is mandatory.
 Co-curricular activities like elocution, recitation and staging drama in Sanskrit to

develop oratory skill in the language side by side with writing skill.
 Remedial classes for better assimilation of the subject.
Average Result: Good

Faculty
1. Dr. Kaberi Banerjee, M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor , Department in charge
2. Rumki Banerjee, M.A. , Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer
3. Arpita De, M.A., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer.
4. Paromita Ghosh, M.A., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

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Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology began its journey in the year 2002-03, but honours was
introduced only recently in the year 2009. Being comparatively new in the arena, we try
to give our best to our students.
Salient Features:

 Primary focus is to prepare students for university examination with regular
classes.

 Classroom lectures following text and reference books.
 Remedial classes for better assimilation of the subject.
 Group discussion, writing skills are parts of teaching methods.
Average Result: Good

Faculty
1. Kausambi Chakraborty, M.A., College Contractual Lecturer
2. Mousumi Biswas, M.A. Govt Regularised Part time Lecturer

Department of Zoology
The department of Zoology began its journey in the year 1995, but honours was
introduced only recently in the year 2005. Being totally new in the arena we try to give

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our best to the students, and our motive is to enable students to love nature and its fauna
and preserve our natural wealth from further destruction through various activity related
curriculum.
Salient Features:

 Seminars and special Lectures on relevant topics
 Compulsory excursion and field work.
Average Result: Good

Faculty
1. Dr. Paramita Saha, M.Sc.,B.Ed.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department in charge
2. Dr. Rani Michael, M.Sc., Ph.D., College Part Time Lecturer
3. Tanushree Sengupta, M.Sc., Govt Regularised Part Time Lecturer

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Library:

1. Atanu Das, M. Lib., Librarian
2. Sima Choudhury, M. Lib., Librarian, Contractual

NCC and NSS Unit

1. Santana Chakraborty, NCC and NSS co-ordinator

Office

OFFICE STAFF

1. Shibani Mukherjee, Accountant
2. Sumitra Kumar Saha, Cashier
3. Subrata Manna, Clerk
4. Ashim Kumar Chanda, Clerk
5. Lipika Das Munshi, Stenotypist
6. Jayanta Das, Clerk
7. Sarbani Bhattacharya, Clerk, ( Part time)
8. Tanusree Pal, Clerk(Part time)
9. Anumita Chatterjee, (P.A. of Principal)
10. Tarasankar Pandit, Assistant Accountant (Temporary)
11. Tista Basu, Clerk, (Part time)

GENERAL STAFF

1. Premnath Mahato, Night Watchman
2. Ranjit Kamath, Guard
3. Bablu Mahato, Bearer (Temporary)
4. Anil Balmiki, Sweeper(Part time)
5. Somnath Das, Caretaker cum electrician

LIBRARY STAFF

1. Rita Banerjee, Library Assistant
2. Rituparna Ghosh, Library Assistant(Temporary)
3. Sanjoy Samanta, Library Peon
4. Sujoy Adhikary, Library Attendant (Temporary)

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5. Manisha Ghosh, Library Assistant (Geography P.G)
6. Bisweswari Chandra, Library Assistant (Geography,P.G)

LABORATORY STAFF

1. Archana Mitra, Laboratory Attendant (Botany)
2. Buddhadev Mukherjee, Laboratory Attendant (Zoology)
3. Shampa Banerjee, Laboratory Attendant (Zoology)
4. Subrata Das, Laboratory Attendant (Botany)
5. Shakuntala Hemram, Laboratory Attendant (Chemistry)
6. Palan Patra, Laboratory Attendant (Physics)
7. Binod Neogi, Laboratory Attendant (Psychology)
8. Madhumita Das, Laboratory Attendant (Chemistry)
9. Sumana Chakraborty, Zoology Laboratory Instructor (Contractual)
10. Tarun De, Laboratory Attendant (Geography, PG Section), Temporary
11. Shrima Das, Computer Instructor, UGC Network Resource Centre (Contractual)
12. Aparna Dey, Laboratory Attendant, Anthropology, Temporary
13. Sabyasachi Mandal, Laboratory Attendant, Geography, Temporary
14. Bhagwan Jana, Laboratory Attendant (Geography, Temporary
15. Paresh Ch. Choudhury, Laboratory Attendant (Anthropology, Temporary

Medical Unit

1. Dr. Bikash Mukherjee. MBBS (Cal), DIP, MCH,(honorary)
2. Dr. Goutam Bagchi .DHMS (CAL)
3. Dola Mazumder, Counsellor, M.Sc in Psychology

Security Staff

1. Pintu Das
2. Kobita Roy

Sweeping Staff

1. Panchu Gopal Samanta
2. Subhash Bera
3. Sabita Pramanik
4. Sudipta Majhi
5. Rabiya Rahman

Canteen Staff
1. Putul Das
2. Jhuma Das (Bera)
3. Mamoni Ray

Mali
1. Sambhu Nath Mondal

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LIBRARY:

 Library :

Our College Library is rich in the collection of 34000
books, some of which are rare with an open access
system. As the core of the entire academic programme,
it started to function in 1961 with the establishment of
Vivekananda College for Women. The College Library
comprises the Central Library and Departmental
Libraries.

The Library Hours of the Central Library is as follows:

Monday to Friday : 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday : 8 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

The Central Library remain closed on Sunday and other college holidays. The Central
Library is also open during summer recess from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 4

p.m.
The membership of the library is open to the students,
teachers, non-teaching staff, ex- students, retired staff
and the students of NSOU.
All categories of members except the short-term users
(on a special permission) are entitled to borrow books
from the Library.
Books are issued for seven days to the students.
Reference Books (e.g. dictionary, encyclopedia), CDs,
Cassettes, Periodicals, Newspapers etc. are not
allowed to issue for home may be used in the reading room. The reference and
bibliographical services are also available as and when demanded.

However there are separate Departmental Libraries from where Honours students can borrow
one book at a time for a period of not more than two weeks. The rules of such seminar
libraries may vary in different departments.

The Book Bank facility is available in the central library under UGC funding in different
plan periods. Students especially economically distressed ones are facilitated by the
system.

The collection of books exceeds 34000 in different
subjects. There are mainly textbooks and their
reference books section. Beside these, there is a
collection of general reference books like
dictionary, encyclopedia, and books for general
information, books relating to different competitive
examinations, biography of renowned persons and

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collected volumes of famous writers. Library collection also includes CDs, Cassettes etc.

 Total no. of books in the library 33816 up to 2015-2016
 Total no. of CDs, Cassettes etc 71
 Journals subscribed 18
 Magazines subscribed 18
 Newspapers Subscribed 4

 Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme 20th edition is used to classify the books in the
College Library. The books of different subjects are well displayed in the shelves and
almirahs, so that the users have free access in the library room have no difficulty in
locating the books of their choice.

 The library maintains two type of catalogues:
1. Based on names of the authors,
2. Based on the title of the books,

AACR-2 cataloguing rules are used to prepare the catalogue cards and arranged
alphabetically in the card cabinet. Library cataloguing is totally computerized.

Commercial library software named “Bookworm” has been installed towards automation of
the library activities. Data entries of the books are already completed and the database is
regularly updated with the new arrivals.

Some of the facilities available in the library are:

 Reprography: A Digital Copier is installed in the room adjacent to the library.

 Reading Room: A large well-equipped reading room is a special feature with free
internet facility. The noise free reading room can accommodate fifty students. The
teachers are offered a separate reading room.

 Our College is the member of N-LIST programme extending access to e-
resources to colleges under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium. The
college library provides access to 6000 + e-journals and 97000 + ebooks through
individual login ID and password to its members.

 The College is the institutional member of British Council Library, Kolkata and
The American Library, Kolkata from where our library member can borrow
learning material.

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 The college library has possessed a rich collection of old college magazines, old
bound journals and other old rare books.

 The library has a special corner named after the great Bengali poet and a former
teacher of the college Sri Jibanananda Das.

Seminar library
Each Honours and Postgraduate Department possesses a seminar library to provide
students with text and reference books and journals. The Postgraduate library of the
Department of Geography is linked with the Central Library through LAN.

Activities

 Co and Extra- curricular Activities:

 Cultural
Inter and intra-college competitions in debate, drama, elocution, music, drawing, short
story, theme collage etc. are arranged frequently. Vivekananda Day, College Social,
Freshers‟ Welcome are held regularly.

 Magazines
College Magazine, Wall Magazines and Departmental Magazines are media of creativity
and are published regularly.

 Games and Sports:

Introduction: Vivekananda College for has completed 50 Golden years since its
inception in 1961. During this span of time the college has made its presence felt at the
greater academic arena of University of Calcutta. Besides academic exercise, extra-
curricular activities also received due attention from the part of this institution. In tune
with the philosophy of education propagated by Swami Vivekananda, this college
attaches much weightage to games and sports in its curriculum. The college has taken
some measures to keep students engaged in games and sports activities round the year.
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are given Table Tennis and Cricket coaching. In near future coaching for Badminton will
be introduced. A gymnasium has been opened for the benefit of students and staff
members of the college. Students are encouraged and supported by the college to
participate in various tournaments and meets beyond college level. In the following
paragraphs a description about achievement of the students in recent past at institutional,
inter collegiate, inter university, interstate, national and international level is given.
Institutional level: Annual General Athletic Meet is held every year in this college with
much enthusiasm both from the part of students and teaching and non-teaching staff of
this institution. The students take part in events like Shot-put, Javelin Throw, High Jump,
Long Jump, Skipping cum running, Shuttle Race, Relay Race, Badminton, Carrom, Table
Tennis, Memory Game, Fancy Dress, Musical Chair etc.
Inter Collegiate Level:
Athletic Meet – At IXth West Bengal Inter Non-Government College District Athletic
Meet held on 23.02.2008 organized by Ramkrishna Mission Residential College,
Narendrapur in collaboration with Education Directorate, Government of West Bengal
Arundhuti Purokait was placed second in the event Shot put and Promita Dey was placed
third in the Discus Throw.
Regular Participation in various Tournaments and Meets
The students of the college regularly participate in Inter Non-Government College
Athletic Meet organized by Education Directorate, Government of West Bengal, Inter
Collegiate Table Tennis Tournament organized by Department of Sports, University of
Calcutta, State Ranking Table Tennis Championship organized by West Kolkata District
Table Tennis Association, Inter University Cricket Championship organized by
Association of Indian Universities.
Inter University Level:

 Basketball Tournament – Tua Sinha and Kaberi Debnath represented Inter
University Basketball Tournament held in 1998 – 1999 and were awarded
University Blue. Following year, i.e. 1999 – 2000 Tua Sinha and Sonali
Majumder participated in the same tournament and were awarded University
Blue.

 Football Tournament: The honour of University Blue has been conferred on a
3rd year student - Monica Ghosh.

 Pamela Dhar from this college represented Calcutta University in the Inter
University Cricket Championship held in Gwalior during session 2006 – 2007 and
2007 – 2008 organized by the Association of Indian Universities and was awarded
accolades in both the sessions. In 2007 – 2008 Calcutta University secured third
position.

 Chess Tournament – Sriya Bhattacharjee achieved Gold Medal in All India Inter
University Team Championship held in Kolkata in 2010.

Inter State Level:
 Cricket Tournament- A Cricket Team from college participated in All India
Women‟s Cricket Tournament held in Chennai from 27.12.04 to 6.1.05.

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Saswati Banerjee and Pamela Dhar represented West Bengal at East Zone Inter
State Women‟s Cricket Championship 2006-2007 held at Darbhanga from
05.11.2006 to 09.11.2006 organized by Bihar Women‟s Cricket Association
where West Bengal won the tournament.

National Level:
Hockey Tournament –

 Rama Show represented West Bengal at second National Six A-side Hockey
Championship (Women) held at Nashik, Maharastra from 15-17 October 2006
where West Bengal was adjudged Champion.

 Rama Show represented West Bengal in the All India Six A-side Indoor Hockey
Championship (Women) held at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra Indoor Stadium
Kolkata, West Bengal from 10-12 May 2008, organized by Bengal State Six A-
side Indoor Hockey Association under the auspices of Six A-side Indoor Hockey
Association of India where West Bengal was adjudged Champion.

International Level:
Sriya Bhattacharjee has gifted talent in Chess. From her very childhood days she is
playing and winning trophies in this game at various levels. Her highest achievement was
at International Level when she achieve Gold Medal at International Inter-Varsity Team
Champion, 2009 held at Kualla Lumpur, Malaysia and also won Silver Medal in
individual Women Category in the same tournament.

Special Event:
The Games and Sports Committee of Vivekananda College for Women organized an
Inter Collegiate Table Tennis Tournament in 29th and 30th March 2011 to mark the
occasion of Golden Jubilee of this Institution. Prof. Dr. Basab Roy Chowdhury, Registrar
and Secretary, Games and Sports Department, University of Calcutta Inaugurated the two
days long tournament. Both male and female competitors from various colleges of
Kolkata participated in the tournament. The participating colleges were Seth Anandam
Joypuria College, City College, Behala College, SSKM College, National Medical
College and the host college Vivekananda College for Women. The Chief Umpire along
with other Umpires came from West Bengal Table Tennis Association (WBTTA). After
neck to neck competition amongst participating colleges the Seth Anandam Joypuria
College turned out to be the Champion of the tournament. In nail biting finish at final
games the players of Seth Anandam Joypuria college showed their class both at male and
female categories. By this some of the players showed justice to their national jersey. The
sole participant from the host college Sumi Jana secured third position in the individual
Championship. The closing ceremony was conducted by Dr. Soma Bhattacharya,
Principal, Vivekananda College for Women. She handed over the trophies to the winning
players all the guests including players and officials whole heartedly thanked the host
college for the good conduction of the tournament.

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Facilities available for Games and Sports
 Infrastructure

This college is having a Games Room where Table Tennis Board and Carrom Boards are
provided to the students for regular practice. A gymnasium is there for the use of students
and also staff of the college. An open air Badminton code is also present in this college.
An adjoining play ground is utilized by the students for practice before inter-collegiate
and inter university level athletic meets.

 Coaching
Table Tennis – Arrangement for Table Tennis Coaching has been made for the
students of the college. On 21.01.2006 the inauguration of Table Tennis coaching
took place in the presence of Table Tennis officials of West Calcutta District
Table Tennis Association (WCDTTA) affiliated body of Table Tennis Federation
of India (TTFI) and the Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff and student of
this college Sri Debnarayan Bhattacharys of West Calcutta District Table Tennis
Coach as well as a National Level Umpire of West Bengal Table Tennis
Association has agree to coach the students of this college.

Every year 10 students from this college register their names West Bengal Table
Tennis Association. These players achieve eligibility to participate in the
registered Tournaments of TTFI and WBTTA.

Cricket – Calcutta University Blue and ex-student of this college give coaching to
cricket players.

Incentives to Outstanding Sports Person
 Refreshment is provided regularly to the students practicing Cricket and Table

Tennis.
 Conveyance for the students is provided by the college as and when they are

participating in Training Session at Calcutta University Ground.
 Uniform and other accessories are provided by the College.
 Teachers take special care of academic performances of the sports persons by

providing extra tutorial classes.
 Outstanding sports persons are encouraged by awarding special prizes from the

part of the college.

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Other Sports Activities
Mountaineering
Payel Ghosh and Promita Dey successfully completed the Adventure Camp, held at
Manali in September 2010 organized by Directorate of Mountaineering and allied sports,
Government of Himachal Pradesh, India. They acquired proficiency in elementary skills
of Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Trekking, Camping, Jungle Craft, Survival,
Leadership and White Water Rafting.

 15 students from this college took part in a day long rock climbing training at the
artificial rock face of the sports authority of India Complex, Salt Lake Stadium,
Kolkata organized by National Adventure Foundation, West Bengal, held in
January 2011.

Karate
 Dipanwita Dasgupta achieved 1st DAN BLACK BELT in Shito – Ryu karate – do
awarded Dhito- Ryu karate- Do School of karate.
 Sriparna Das is a regular karate player.

Conclusion:
Vivekananda College for Women has developed a tradition of nurturing extra – curricular
activities where Games and Sports play an important role. Student participation rate in
various Games and Sports events at different levels is noteworthy. Keeping an eye on the
growing interest amongst female students to participate in Games and Sports events at
various levels like district to international, this college is making more arrangements to
cater the growing demand by providing updated sports gears and improved infrastructural
facilities. The Games and Sports Committee of this college hopes that these measures
will help them to put their best foot forward and become successful sports person at
higher levels. Vivekananda College for Women wants to generate budding sports .

 National Cadet Corps (NCC) Training:
 NCC unit was established in this college in 1976. From the very beginning it was

efficiently guided by Major Sabitri Ganguly, the then Lecturer in Defense Studies
in Parnasree College Behala and NCC officer of that college as well. Thanks to
Sabitridi who inspite of her busy schedule extended cooperation to our NCC unit
to give it a long lease of life. Dr. Sujata Mukherjee, the then lecturer of Political
Science took the charge of NCC in 1987 as a Caretaker and after a year Major Dr.
Kaberi Banerjee was handed over the charge from her in 1988.

 NCC classes are held in the college on Saturday afternoon and Instructors would

regularly visit the college to take classes both theoretical and practical. In their
absence Dr. Kaberi Banerjee was the sole instructor and supervisor as well. Senior
students also efficiently guided the juniors with Annual Training camp (ATC).

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Basic Leadership Camp (BLC), Republic Day (RD) camp, Delhi and Calcutta,
Trekking etc.

 Our cadets joined almost all the camps after proving their competence through

selection. A few of them attended Republic Day camp Delhi which was a very
prestigious matter. They are Santwana Chakraborty, Priti Dutta, Jolly Bose,
Monalisa Kotal and few others. Sadhana Chatterjee received Best Cadet award in
dance competition in Delhi R.D. camp. Recently in 2008 Monalisa Kotal was
selected Right Guard of Honour of President Pratibha Patil. Trekking camp
inspired a few of our cadets to venture for mountaineering. Cadets Debamita
Majumdar and Malabi Das were foremost among them who successfully climbed
the peaks of the Himalayan range. But unfortunately Malabi lost her life in the
mountain on her way back from climbing a summit. Before going to her last
adventure she contributed to our magazine an article about her experience in
mountaineering.

 Another risky adventure was successfully attempted by Cadet Priti Datta who had

to land on the ground with parachute from aeroplane. She was awarded with
Governor‟s award. A good many number of the then cadets have been established
in different fields. Some have become teachers, Physical Education teachers or
professionals in private sector, receptionist or front office staff in government or
private sectors, receptionist or front office staff in hospitals or Aviation company.
Some have managed to have a business of their own. Jolly Bose is now an interior
decorator. Good trekker and dancer Debamita Majumdar is a long time news
reader in DD Bangla T.V. channel. Among recent cadets Arundhati, Aditi and
Monalisa got security service in CISF and Private agency.

 Our present NCC caretaker, Swantwana Chakraborty (Guha) also got appointed in

JCI rank in NCC. But she could not avail of the chance as her workplace was in
the remote area of Assam which was then politically surcharged. Now she looks
after both NCC and NSS units of the college.

 NCC unit is functioning in our college uninterruptedly under the able guidance of

Santana who is often assisted by the senior cadets like Pramita who conducts
parade.
After a short period of withdrawal due to health reason Major Dr. Kaberi Banerjee
has taken the charge of NCC unit again.

Recent Activities
 Recently this unit comprises of 110 cadets who actively takes part in
various camps throughout the year.
 In 2012 Anita Paul, Ayusmita Dasgupta and Moumita Mandi took part in
Delhi Republic Camp.
 Miss Pramita Dey joined Air India as a Security Officer in the year 2012.
 In the year 2013 four of our students joined Police Force. Sampa Sardar
and Chandrima Chokraborty joined Calcutta Police. Suparna Baidya and
Susmita Das are serving West Bengal Police.

 It is true that nowadays students cannot get enough time to concentrate whole

heartedly on NCC activities due to several reasons. The main reason is yearly

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examination system of the universities of West Bengal which bar students from
attending important camps like R.D camp or BLC. Another reason is the keenness
to attend job-oriented professional courses side by side with the curricular
activities. But it is true at the same time that the NCC has a great educative value.
It develops discipline, leadership quality, self confidence and integrity among the
cadets which are keys to success in any kind of profession. So NCC training is
necessary for the better future of the students and our college inspires the students
to join NCC or NSS for their future benefit.

 National Service Scheme (NSS):

The aim of true education is to teach a man to live not only for him but also for others. It
is necessary for him to learn, to identify himself with a larger life of the community –
especially with the less fortunate section.
Radhakrishnan Commission, the first Education Commission after independence,
recommended introduction of National Service in the academic institutions on a
voluntary basis with a view to developing healthy contacts between the campus and the
community. In 1960, at the insistence of Govt. of India, professor K.G. Saiyidain after
studying National Service by students of other countries, submitted a report „National
Service for the Youth‟, which recommended the introduction of National Service Scheme
(NSS) on a voluntary basis.
In view of the above, NSS unit of Vivekananda College for Women was always
responsive to community development since 1978 and the students and teachers have
actively participated in different community orientation programs. A unique step towards
community development was taken in the form of Village Adoption by the NSS unit of
the college in 1978 to 1985 under the able guidance of our respected senior teachers. Due
to unavoidable circumstances, the NSS unit of the College had been inactive till 2002.
After revival of the unit in 2002-2003, there was no looking back and the NSS unit of the
College has been working with full vigour and mirth.
The NSS unit attached to our College (Vivekananda College for Women) undertakes
programmes of different varieties to satisfy the needs of the College and locality and at
the same time to involve the young NSS volunteers in solving problems of different
dimensions. The following are a few of the regular activities that highlight the
achievements of NSS of our college –
Internal Activities

 Cleaning the college campus.
 Postering to create awareness regarding various problems.
 Maintaining medicinal garden.
 Celebrating the special days such as World AIDS DAY on 1st December, World

Environmental Day on 5th June, 23rd & 26th January, Youth Day on 12th January
etc.
 Organizing various cultural programmes in college campus.

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External Activities
 Participation in seminars organized by University of Calcutta & Ramkrishna
Mission Institute of Culture.
 Unit members are walking in different projects for the development of adopted
slum.
 Distributing bags and exercise books to the slum children.
 They are active volunteers in the pulse polio campaigns.
 The NSS unit regularly sponsors medical camps at various locations.
 The unit members regularly teach the slum children and help in counseling
sessions for drug and alcohol addicts.

An important function of National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) is “special camping
programme”. The aim of this type of programme is to come into close contact with the
society, and to participate in joint experience of the community life.
The unit is organizing special camps from the year 2008 – 2009. At the adopted slum of
the college NSS unit at Charaktala, Behala, several activities were performed in January
2009. Keeping strict vigil on degrading environment, a plantation programme of
medicinal plants and saplings in the neighbourhood of the slum was successfully
implemented. Training was imparted on tailoring and sewing among the under privileged
women and all the necessary items were supplied to them a health camp was organized in
collaboration with the Rotary Club and special emphasis was given on the cardiological
diseases of the local people. E.C.G. was done without any charges and free medicine was
distributed among the people. A discussion on female diseases and child diseases were
organized in the form of interaction with the participants.
Sports and sit and draw were organized among the children and a special sports item was
also organized for their parents. Prizes were distributed to all the participants.
Special camps were organized by the unit with the same enthusiasm in March 2010 and
2011, at Bhasa 14 no. Gram Panchayet and Basanti respectively. Apart from creating
awareness programme on environment, planting saplings, and a relevant cultural
programme, training was imparted on soft toy and bag making to hundred under –
privileged women of the locality and all the necessary requirements were supplied to
them.
The unit also organized an eye camp in collaboration with the Rotary Club (with a
financial help of Rs. 5000/- for 10 critical patients and free spectacles to 25 patients) and
a General Health Check up Camp (with free distribution of medicines to 50 patients). At
Bhasa, an interesting session was held with the local children with the aim to teach them
to protect their environment and a sit-and-draw contest was held.
In the year 2010, our NSS unit participated in a number of intra and inter-unit
competitive programmes as a part of campaign of Commonwealth Games India – 2010.
Our NSS coordinator and members of the unit, participated at various camps and trekking
programmes, organized by NSS cell, University of Calcutta.
Students and staff of the college show earnest zeal in discharging social service like
helping the poor or destitute for their medical treatment, victims of natural or national
calamities or providing regular financial assistance to temporary sub-staff. Much of these
activities go unrecorded. Some are mentioned below:

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