Maynaguri College, Jalpaiguri was established in the year 1999 on 18th of November. The college is affiliated to the University of North Bengal. 

The College was accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with ‘B’ grade in the academic year 2007-08, and with ‘B+' grade in the academic year 2016. 

It offers Undergraduate degree courses, both Honours and Pass, in subjects of Arts and Science. 

Admission is done on the basis of merit of the student. The marks obtained in the intermediate examination determine the selection. It is, therefore, important for candidates to produce authentic documents as final selection is done only after verification of documents.

Maynaguri College, West Bengal: Key Points

  • The Indira Gandhi National Open University has identified Maynaguri College as the partner institution through the Convergence Scheme. IGNOU provides opportunities for higher education through non – formal mode. Admissions for various courses in different disciplines are going on.
  • The College had also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Netaji Subhas Open University to start a study centre from the academic session 2017-18 covering courses like Bachelor of Library Science ( B.L.I.S) , Master of Library Science ( M.L.I.S), Master of Social Work ( M.S.W) , Master in Bengali, English, History Political Science, Education and Mathematics.
  • Maynaguri College took the initiative of starting the community college as a substitute system of education to empower the disadvantaged by offering the course of Retail Management and Tourism management till date to help them seek better employment opportunities.
  • Since most students of Maynaguri College are first generation learners in their extended families, the young generation are full of zeal. Facilities like Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Library, online study material, Clubs and Committees, etc are present to facilitate the student’s inculcation of knowledge and explore their latent capacities.

Maynaguri College, West Bengal: Course and Fees

Maynaguri College offers 4 undergraduate courses in various disciplines as follows:

Program

Program Details

Selection basis

B.A (Honours)
  • Duration – 3 years
  • Fees – INR 8415 – 12915 (according to specialization)
  • Eligibility – A minimum of 55% (General candidate) or 45% (for ST/SC/OBC) aggregate in 10+2 level examination from any recognized board by the government.
  • Specialization – Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Geography, Sanskrit, Political Science.

Selection will be on the basis of merit.

B.Sc (Honours)
  • Duration – 3 years
  • Fees – INR 18,915
  • Eligibility – A minimum of 55% (General candidate) or 45% (for ST/SC/OBC) aggregate in 10+2 level examination from any recognized board by the government.
  • Specialization – Mathematics.

B.A (Pass Course)
  • Duration – 3years.
  • Fees - INR 6,615
  • Eligibility – A minimum of 55% (General candidate) or 45% (for ST/SC/OBC) aggregate in 10+2 level examination from any recognized board by the government.
  • Specialisation – Economics, Education, Elective Bengali, Elective English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Sanskrit, Education.

B.Sc (Pass Course)
  • Duration – 3 years
  • Fees – INR 9015
  • Eligibility – A minimum of 55% (General candidate) or 45% (for ST/SC/OBC) aggregate in 10+2 level examination from any recognized board by the government
  • Specialization – Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Maynaguri College, West Bengal: Placements

  • There are almost no placement opportunities for the students to avail at. 
  • The students however seek guidance and help from the faculty to look for employment opportunities.

Maynaguri College, West Bengal: Scholarships

  1. SC/ST/OBC Scholarship.
  2. Labour Welfare Organisation Scholarship.
  3. Minorities Scholarship.
  4. Badriprasad Chhawchharia Student Scholarship.
  5. Meritorious Students’ Scholarship
  6. Sutrishna Ghosh Scholarship.

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Maynaguri College, West Bengal: FAQs

Ques: Does Maynaguri College provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available for girls with a total accommodation capacity of 25. For boys, there is no such facility available at present.

Ques: When will the admission process for 2021 start in Maynaguri College?

Ans. It is supposed to start by the end of May, 2021, tentatively. Candidates are advised to keep a regular check on the official website for updates regarding the admission.

Ques: Does Maynaguri College have distance education provisions?

Ans. Yes, Maynaguri College has been recognised by IGNOU and signed a memorandum of understanding with NSOU to start post Graduate courses for students willing to seek higher education at the earliest.

Ques: What is the anti-ragging undertaking?

Ans. Anti -ragging undertaking comes under the applicable form where the candidate agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the college and to contribute in promoting a safe environment for all students. The Anti- ragging cell ensures an amiable environment in the College.

Ques: Where is the Maynaguri College notice available?

Ans. The College notice is available on the official website of the College. The candidate can type the name of the college in the search box (Google) and go to the official website, where they will find the latest notice from time to time.

Ques: How far is Maynaguri College from Siliguri?

Ans. The college is situated amidst the greenery of Jalpaiguri District. It lies 4km north of Maynaguri town en route to Siliguri via Sevoke.