Triveni Devi Bhalotia College, commonly abbreviated as TDB College, is a general degree college located in Raniganj in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. The college offers undergraduate courses in arts, science and commerce, and is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University.
Key facts
| Name | Triveni Devi Bhalotia College |
|---|---|
| Type | Undergraduate degree college |
| Location | Raniganj, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India |
| Affiliation | Kazi Nazrul University |
| Streams offered | Arts, Science, Commerce |
| Recognition | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Background
The college serves the educational needs of Raniganj, a town in the Asansol–Raniganj coal belt of West Bengal that has historically been associated with the Indian coal mining industry. As a constituent affiliated college, it forms part of the higher education infrastructure that caters to students from Raniganj and surrounding areas in Paschim Bardhaman.
Academics
TDB College conducts three-year undergraduate programmes leading to bachelor's degrees in the humanities, sciences and commerce. Honours and general (pass) courses are offered across multiple subjects, with admissions and examinations governed by the regulations of the affiliating university.
Earlier, the college was affiliated with the University of Burdwan, before colleges in the Asansol–Durgapur region in Paschim Bardhaman district came under Kazi Nazrul University, which was established in 2012.
Significance
As one of the older institutions of higher learning in Raniganj, the college plays a role in providing accessible undergraduate education in a predominantly industrial and mining region. It admits students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds in the surrounding subdivisions.
Related topics
- Raniganj
- Paschim Bardhaman district
- Kazi Nazrul University
- University of Burdwan
- Education in West Bengal
- List of colleges affiliated to Kazi Nazrul University
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7844635