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Berhampore, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
Plastic Free, Green Campus
24 Hrs.
CCTV Survelliance
Berhampore Girls’ College is a distinguished academic institution known for its strong academic tradition and cultural values. Situated in the heart of Berhampore Town, the headquarters of Murshidabad District in West Bengal, the college has become a sought-after destination for students due to its prime location and academic excellence.
Founded in 1946 by Prof. Amiya Rao, the institution's first principal and a champion of women's emancipation, alongside her husband Mr. B.G. Rao (I.C.S.), the then District Collector of Murshidabad, the college has a rich history. It celebrated its platinum jubilee (75 years) in 2020, a milestone marked by significant academic achievements. The college's motto, “Sa Vidya Ya Vimuktaye” (That is learning which leads to emancipation), is derived from the Vishnu Purana 1.19.41, emphasizing the pursuit of comprehensive knowledge systems at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Initially affiliated with the University of Calcutta from 22nd June 1946, the college has been affiliated with the University of Kalyani since 5th February 1999, following the Kalyani University Amendment Act, 1998, as published in the Calcutta Gazette, Extraordinary. Berhampore Girls’ College is recognized by the University Grants Commission under sections 2(f) and 12(B), as per notification F.1-9/2003(CPP-I) dated 12th December 2003.
In the second cycle of accreditation by NAAC in 2016, the college received a Grade B with a CGPA of 2.29. Over the years, the institution has diligently worked to adhere to NAAC recommendations and has implemented the NAAC Quality Indicator Framework to enhance its quality culture. Currently, the college has 18 departments offering 17 undergraduate and 3 postgraduate programs, along with various Add-on Courses that provide knowledge and skill-based learning beyond the university curriculum.
The college campus spans 9.7 acres with a built-up area of 41,832.38 square meters (main campus) and 8258.80 square meters (hostel campus) in a tranquil and eco-friendly setting at the heart of Berhampore town. It comprises six main buildings and two hostels, “Nibedita Chatri Nibas” and “B.G. Rao, Amiya Rao Prangan,” with a total of six hostel buildings. The college features ICT-enabled classrooms, spacious seminar halls, a wellstocked automated library, and well-equipped laboratories. Additionally, it offers two open-air theaters for cultural performances, a playground with facilities for yoga and a gymnasium, a health centre, rooms for NSS and NCC, an IQAC room, a Research and Development Centre, a Faculty and Research Scholar Study Room, a Centre for Murshidabad Studies, an art gallery, college museum, common room for students, and designated rooms for teachers and staff in each department. The campus also includes staff quarters and a canteen, catering to the needs of the college community.
