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The motto is taken from Chapter 2, Verse 4 of Kena Upanishad which translates to ‘by knowledge one attains immortality.’ Immortality here means freedom from all the bondages of nescience or ignorance permanently. Women’s College, Calcutta was founded on July 2 nd , 1937, with this motto of imparting knowledge and empowering women through higher education by a group of scholars under the guidance of Dr. D.L. De. A brief history of the college shows the then avant-garde ideas which enforced innovative and progressively radical mindsets for the upliftment of the community at large. The founder D.L. De returned to India after pursuing his M.A, Ph.D from London, he worked with an advisory board who wanted to set up a model institution for women. This advisory board consisted of eminent personalities.

Womens College in Kolkata Highlights

Institute Name

Womens College in Kolkata

Estb. Year

1937

Approved by

National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC)

Type

Private

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal 

Womens College in Kolkata Facilities

Canteen

The college has a hygienic food outlet to cater to the needs of the students. There is a committee of teachers who keeps a strict vigil over the quality of food offered.

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