About
OfficialMankar College is a Government-Aided public college in Mankar, West Bengal, affiliated with the University of Burdwan, offering Arts, Commerce and Science streams.
- Established in 1987
- Government-Aided public institution
- Affiliated to the University of Burdwan
- Honours offered in 16 subjects
About
Mankar College is a Government-Aided public institution located in P.O. Mankar, Dist. Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. The college is affiliated permanently to the University of Burdwan and offers standardized CBCS and NEP curricula. Its vision is to be a premier center of higher education, nurturing intellectually competent, ethically grounded, and socially responsible citizens.
History
The initiative to establish a college was undertaken by local people in the late 1960s to provide access to higher education. The college came into existence on 26th September 1987 on a five acre plot of land donated by Smt. Renubala Devi of Mankar. The journey began with six Arts subjects, sixty-three students and six teachers in a thatched roofed mud-walled hut. The college celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2012.
Academics
The college offers all three streams: Arts, Commerce and Science. Honours are offered in 16 subjects approved with major, except Economics and ENVS. The college's mission includes promoting faculty and student research, interdisciplinary projects, seminars, and digital learning tools for academic advancement.
Campus & Facilities
Facilities listed include classrooms, laboratories, a Central Auditorium, Rabindra Hall, a gymnasium, sports grounds, a Central Library with a reading hall, an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and CCTV surveillance. Smt. Kanaklata Banerjee and Soumitra Mukherjee donated 75 decimal of land including a house to the college. A girls hostel with accommodation for 33 students is nearing completion on donated land.
Admissions
Admission routes include lateral entry to Semester VII of the 4-Year Honours Programme under CCFUP of NEP 2020, based on a merit list. Undergraduate General Degree admissions are handled through the Decentralised Admission Portal Mop-Up Phase, with seat allotment.
Quick stats
Courses offered
11
Avg placements
Not yet verified
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources