Rani Dhanya Kumari College


Rani Dhanya Kumari College, established in 1962, is a general degree college in Murshidabad district. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and commerce. It is affiliated to University of Kalyani.

History

Some notable personalities and educationists of Jiaganj along with the founder Principal of Jiaganj College of Commerce Late J.R. Sengupta, established the college on 1 August 1962. The college started its functioning in the evening shift in the premises of the neighbouring Sripat Singh College.
In 1973, the college was shifted to a different premises. Calcutta University of issued affiliation of the Honours courses. The college then started as a 'Day College' and it was renamed as Rani Dhanya Kumari College of Commerce in the name of Rani Dhanya Kumari, the wife of Landlord of Jiaganj, Sripat Singh Dugar.

Departments

Arts and Commerce

In 2016 the college has been awarded B grade the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission.