Paras Nath Kushwaha College is a college located in the state of Bihar, India. It is one of the many degree-granting institutions that contribute to higher education provision in Bihar, offering coursework at the undergraduate level under the affiliating university system that governs most general colleges in the state.
Key facts
| Name | Paras Nath Kushwaha College |
|---|---|
| Type | College |
| Location | Bihar, India |
| Country | India |
Background
Higher education in Bihar is largely organised through state universities, each of which affiliates a network of constituent and affiliated colleges spread across districts. General degree colleges in this system typically offer programmes in arts, science and commerce, with curricula, examinations and degree awards governed by the parent university. Paras Nath Kushwaha College functions within this broader framework of college-level institutions in the state.
Academics
As a general college in Bihar, the institution is oriented towards undergraduate teaching, with academic activity following the calendar, syllabi and examination schedules set by its affiliating university. Admissions are normally drawn from students completing the higher secondary stage under the Bihar School Examination Board or equivalent boards.
Significance
Colleges of this kind play an important role in expanding access to higher education in semi-urban and rural parts of Bihar, particularly for first-generation learners, by providing affordable degree programmes close to students' home districts.
Related topics
- Education in Bihar
- List of colleges in Bihar
- Higher education in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
References
- Wikidata: Q19599739