Mahishadal Girls' College, established in the year 1969, is the only women's college in the

Purba Medinipur district East Medinipur (Alternative spelling ''Midnapore'') district is an administrative unit in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the southernmost district of Medinipur division – one of the five administrative divisions of West Bengal. The ...

. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences and is affiliated to the

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Departments

The College offers a variety of subjects under the respective departments :

Science

*Chemistry *Computer Science *Physics *Mathematics *Nutrition *Physiology *Anthropology

Arts and Commerce

*Bengali *English *Sanskrit *History *Geography *Political Science *Sociology *Philosophy *Education *Music *Physical Education Three UGC Sponsored Certificate courses have been granted to the college: Performing Arts, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, and Travel and Tourism. The College happily announces the commencement of MSW course as the first PG subject. In addition to these, the college has the privilege of offering B. Voc. courses in "Software Development" and "Theatre and Stage Craft". The College hosts a huge collection of books at the very calm and quiet Library. Headed by the Assistant Librarian and her commendable team of support staff, the Library offers not only books of regular subjects, but, rare and much expensive books too. The college accommodates almosts 200 female inmates at the well equipped Hostel, the Bhagabati Debi Chhaatrinibaash. The college has a separate NSOU building, offering various graduation and post graduation level subjects to the pupils from nearby as well as far flung areas too. With a strength of almost 25 Full-time and 30 Part-time faculties, the college is a hub of education. Enroute Geonkhali, a serene place on the banks of the Rupnarayan River, Mahishadal Girls' College serves its pupils at its best. The college has a NSS and NCC Unit which holds regular camps.

Accreditation

The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).Colleges in West Bengal, University Grants Commission
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(NAAC), and awarded B grade.

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