Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira
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This article relies on references to primary sources. (August 2012) |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira | |
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| Motto |
"Atmano Mokshartham Jagaddhitayaya Cha" (For the salvation of thyself and for the welfare of the universe.) |
| Established | 1941 |
| Type | private college |
| Academic staff | 72 |
| Location | Belur Math, West Bengal, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | RKMV |
| Affiliations | University of Calcutta |
| Website | www.vidyamandira.ac.in |
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira is an autonomous degree college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, India.
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[edit] History
The Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira is a fully residential degree college for boys affiliated to the University of Calcutta founded in 1941 by the Ramakrishna Mission. The name 'Vidyamandira' was given by Swami Vivekananda in 1898 who had envisioned such an institution modeled on the ancient Indian 'Gurukula' system. Swami Vimuktanandaji and Swami Tejasanandaji Maharajs were the first Secretary and the first principal, respectively, of this premier institute of higher learning.
It was accredited 'A+' grade by the NAAC, India in 2005. At the very beginning, it started as an intermediate arts college. In the year between 1945 to 1946, the college got affiliation in commerce and science subjects.[1] It was upgraded into a three-year degree college from July 1960. The higher secondary section was added in September 1978 and later on discontinued as per the West Bengal state government policy.[1] In the year 1994, two new courses, B.Sc in Computer Applications and Industrial Chemistry commenced under the UGC scheme of vocationalization of degree education. Postgraduate courses in Bengali, Sanskrit and Mathematics have been introduced recently.[when?]
In April 2010 the University Grants Commission has recognized Vidyamandira as a 'Centre of Potential for Excellence'; in June 2010 Vidyamandira has been awarded with the 'Autonomous' status in academic affairs, implying that Vidyamandira will be able to frame the syllabi, introduce new course at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, formulate teaching-learning-evaluation methods and offer degrees of it own.
[edit] Academics
At present 13 undergraduate and 3 postgraduate courses are offered.[1]
Vidyamandira offers B.A. and B.Sc. Honours Courses in 13 subjects and M.A. and M.Sc. courses in 4 subjects.
- Departments offering science courses
- Mathematics (Honours and Postgraduate)
- Physics (Honours)
- Chemistry (Honours)
- Microbiology (Honours)
- Industrial Chemistry (Honours)
- Computer Science (Honours)
- Applied Chemistry (Postgraduate)
- Departments offering humanities and social sciences courses
- Bengali (Honours and Postgraduate)
- Sanskrit (Honours and Postgraduate)
- English (Honours)
- Philosophy (Honours)
- Political Science (Honours)
- History (Honours)
- Economics (Honours)
- Statistics (General Course Only)
[edit] Student life
There are around 500 students enrolled in this college. The students have to stay at five hostels at the sprawling campus: 'Shree', 'Vidya', 'Vinay', 'Vivek' and 'Shraddha'. They are expected to lead a disciplined life under the supervision of the monastic members of the Ramakrishna order while at the college.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belu" (http). India net zone. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 22°37′54″N 88°21′15″E / 22.63167°N 88.35417°E
