Kalyani Mahavidyalaya, Nadia

Kalyani Mahavidyalaya is one of the top colleges in Nadia, West Bengal. It's affiliated with the University of Kalyani University. Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognizations & Accreditation details.

Kalyani was established in 1999 as a satellite Town about 48 kilometers north of Kolkata. Designed to become an educational and industrial hub, Kalyani was affectionately called the dream child of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the then Chief Minister of West Bengal. Though two Universities, two engineering colleges and a good number of regional and state level institutions, and a number of excellent schools are located in Kalyani, there was no degree college in the town. Kalyani Mahavidyalaya was established in 1999 to cater not only to the needs of Kalyani but also to the vast areas in Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas.

Accreditation and Ranking

Kalyani Mahavidyalaya is affiliated with the University of Kalyani and is Recognized by University Grants Commission. Accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Courses Offered

Kalyani Mahavidyalaya courses are offered at various levels like undergraduate programs Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons.) Political Science, Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons.) Economics, Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons.) History, Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons.) Geography, Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Hons.) Sociology, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) Physiology, Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) Geography, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) in Statistics, Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Computer Science. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses offered by the university across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Library:

The library is the nerve center of any educational institution. It is a source of learning for higher education and the expansion of knowledge. It is an essential prerequisite for the successful implementation of quality higher education programs in the college. Kalyani Mahavidyalaya Library (KML) was set up in the year 2002. It is situated on the second floor of the college wing. At present it occupies about 2500 sq. ft. area and can accommodate about 100 students at a time. The library initially began with just 1000 books growing rapidly to a collection of 16000 plus at present. The library of Kalyani Mahavidyalaya aims to support the teaching-learning activity in the college and to ensure the optimum utilization of the available resources. 

Laboratory:

Our institution nurtures seven departments (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Geography) that require laboratory facilities. The furnishing and decorations of laboratories are at par with the scientific standard and safety guidelines as applicable in every subject concerned. Laboratories are equipped with Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities including computers, projectors, and high-speed internet. A permanent whiteboard and screen are there to assist teaching and demonstration in most of the laboratories. 

As a part of the internal documentation procedure, all departments maintain separate stock registers of consumables, glassware, and instruments in due format. Departments maintain a complete list of laboratory assets. Regular assessment and monitoring of electrical and mechanical components are done both individually by the department and centrally by the respective authorized body of the college. All high-end instruments of the laboratories are covered under Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) by the college authority.

As a part of fire safety, all laboratories are inspected and accredited by the Government Fire Brigade for fire safety. Working and well-maintained fire extinguishers are installed in every laboratory. A regular fire safety drill and training are done by the local fire brigade. We maintain the biosafety standards in all biology laboratories. All laboratories are equipped with separate waste disposal systems for Biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and biohazard substances.

Class Room:

The College provides energy-efficient classrooms with LED lights, adequate sitting arrangements, large green boards, etc. All the rooms are equipped with big windows with controls temperature and ventilation, and to provide a healthier classroom environment. The laboratories are equipped with all necessary instruments and efficient lab assistants to make learning effective. All the lab-based departments have been provided with LCD projectors and Integrated Computers which further facilitate the interactive learning process among the students. Science departments are provided with whiteboards in place of blackboards to limit chalk pollution.

Recently Kalyani Mahavidyalaya has set up a virtual classroom on the 2nd floor. Almost all the classrooms are made ICT enabled for the lecture. All the departments are being advised to deliver a few lectures through ICT during the week. The college encourages the faculty to continuously develop skills and knowledge on the latest developments in their respective fields. To adopt new and innovative approaches, the institution has organized a workshop on ICT training and encourages the faculty members to attend such workshops and short-term courses organized by different universities in this regard. 

Sports Facilities:

The college owns a picturesque sports ground with natural grass with an area of 1200 sq mt. fully surrounded by protective fencing. The ground can facilitate the preliminary level of athletic events. Moreover, the ground can host a range of games and sports including football, cricket, volleyball, etc. The Department of Physical Education possesses and maintains a wide range of sports equipment like football, cricket kit, hockey sticks, etc. Among indoor game facilities, the college possesses Table Tennis Board, Carrom board, etc. The college relies on sharing the University sports ground for larger athletics and sports events, competition, and training. Our students participate in different sports at district, state, and national levels and achieved several awards and accolades during their studentship with the college. As an additional facility, the college has a Yoga center that trains interested students in Yoga and also celebrated National Yoga Day with full enthusiasm. Moreover, we have a facility to train interested students in Karate as a part of the requirement to enable them in self-defense. As a whole, the institute patrons comprehensive games and sports programs as an integrated part of the curriculum for the holistic development of students.

Cafeteria:

From the very beginning of the College, the College Canteen has been functioning efficiently. The canteen is located inside the College. The canteen provides refreshments to students as well as teaching and non-teaching staff.  The canteen is run by a private contractor who has approved on a competition basis for one academic session. The Canteen is highly hygienic and it caters to the needs of healthy and nutritious food. It serves a range of Indian food and snack items at a very reasonable rate and remains open on all working days from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food items are prepared with filtered water. Selling harmful things like junk foods, Cigarettes, etc. is a big no in the canteen. The performance of the Canteen is closely monitored by the College Canteen Committee and regular meeting is conducted by the committee and contractor to appraise the function of the canteen. The committee also seeks feedback from the students, teachers, and non-teaching staff regarding food quality, cleanliness, etc.  The menu is decided by the canteen committee. The contract of the canteen is renewed every year. The canteen and the surroundings are always kept neat. Plastic bags are not permitted on the campus.

Admission

Kalyani Mahavidyalaya offers the B. A., B. Sc. and B. Com courses at the UG level. These three courses are offered in the General and Honor categories.

Candidates can apply to all the courses at Kalyani Mahavidyalaya offline, by obtaining the form from the college office.

Candidates who have passed 10+2 with minimum required marks are eligible to apply for the B.A., B.Sc., and B. Com Honor courses.

Candidates who have passed 10+2 with English as one of the compulsory subjects are eligible to apply for the B.A., B.Sc., and B. Com general courses at Kalyani Mahavidyalaya.

Admission to all the courses at Kalyani Mahavidyalaya will be done on the basis of merit in the qualifying 10+2 examinations.

Vision

The vision of Mahavidyalaya is to - Empower the students to face the challenges of life both academic as well as personal. To inspire the students for life-long learning,

Mission

Kalyani Mahavidyalaya aims to provide the best education possible to students who come from diverse backgrounds. We seek to provide an environment of learning which is beyond the boundaries of class, caste, religion, and gender.