Kalimpong College
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| affiliation = University of North Bengal
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| president = Mr. Kumar Prasad Chhetri
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| address = Bankim Chandra Park Ringkingpong Road
| city = Kalimpong
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| postcode = 734301
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Kalimpong College, established in 1962, is the oldest college in Kalimpong, Darjeeling. It offers undergraduate courses in arts, commerce and science. It is affiliated with the University of North Bengal.[http://www.nbu.ac.in/Affiliated%20Colleges.htm?st= Colleges under University of North Bengal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091951/http://www.nbu.ac.in/Affiliated%20Colleges.htm?st= |date=2016-03-04 }}
Departments
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| Science
| Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology |
| Arts and Commerce
| English, Nepali, Hindi, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, Tourism and Travel Management, Commerce, Management |
Accreditation
The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West%20Bengal Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116042454/http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/browse_reco_colleges.php?st=West+Bengal |date=2011-11-16 }} It has been re-accredited and awarded B grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).{{cite web|title=Institutions Accredited / Re-accredited by NAAC with validity |url=http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Institutions_Accredited_by_NAAC_with_validity.pdf |publisher=National Assessment and Accreditation Council |accessdate=22 February 2012 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512054040/http://www.naac.gov.in/sites/naac.gov.in/files/Institutions_Accredited_by_NAAC_with_validity.pdf |archivedate=12 May 2012 }}
See also
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External links
- [http://kalimpongcollege.org.in/ Kalimpong College]
- [http://www.nbu.ac.in/ University of North Bengal]
- [http://www.ugc.ac.in/ University Grants Commission]
- [http://www.naac.gov.in/ National Assessment and Accreditation Council]
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Category:Universities and colleges in Kalimpong district
Category:Colleges affiliated to University of North Bengal
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1962
Category:1962 establishments in West Bengal
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