From Principal's Desk
The Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women began its journey as erstwhile Rishi Bankim Chandra College on 15th January, 1947. In order to provide scope for general
education to the girls of locality, from August, 1964, a morning section solely meant for women was started within the same premises. The college was rechristened
as Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women on and from 13th July 1984.
Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women is affiliated to West Bengal State University, Barasat and is recognized by the UGC. The College offers under
graduate (Honours & General) courses in Arts and Science streams and the college is a study centre for higher education facilities—(1) a study centre under
Indira Gandhi National Open University and (2) MA in Bengali (regular) under WBSU.
About the College
Rishi Bankim Chandra College is situated in the adjacent area of East Kanthalpara-
the hallowed birthplace of the prominent litterateur and nationalist Rishi Bankim Chandra
Chattopadhyay. The college began its journey as erstwhile Rishi Bankim Chandra College on
15th January, 1947. From August, 1964, a morning section solely meant for women was
started within the same premises. The college was rechristened as Rishi Bankim Chandra
College for Women on and from 13th July 1984.