The Khalisani Mahavidyalaya is an undergraduate degree college, located in a rural setting, in Hooghly, West Bengal. The college was set up in 1970 and is affiliated to the University of Burdwan. The college offers 22 programs in fifteen different departments in the Arts, Science and Commerce streams3 and follows the conventional annual three-year UG program as well as the newly introduced CBCS semester system simultaneously. The admission to the college is merit based and the application process for the same is online.
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Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Highlights
| Established | Type | 1970 | Private |
| Approved by | Accredited by | UGC | NAAC |
| Courses Offered | B.A, B.Sc, and B.Com (both General and Honors Programs available) |
| Popular Courses | B.A. (General), B. Com. (General) (based on annual intake capacity) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
| Facilities Available | ICT-enabled classrooms, Library, Indoor Sports Facilities, etc. |
| Official Website | https://khalisanicollege.ac.in | 03326825530 |
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Ranking
- Khalisani Mahavidyalaya was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2008 with a CGPA of 2.30 and thereafter re-accredited with a CGPA of 2.77 (B++ Grade) in 2016.
- The College has also received in 2018, a grant under the RUSA 2.0 "Challenge Level Funding" commissioned by the MHRD, Govt. of India.
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Courses
Affiliated to the University of Burdwan, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya offers the following programs at its campus:
| Course | Details |
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| B.A (Hons.) |
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| B.Sc (Hons.) |
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| B.Com (Hons.) |
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Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Admissions 2024
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya invites applications for admissions following the notification from the University of Burdwan. The Admission process is conducted online from around mid-May till mid-June. The College shortlists applications on the basis of academic merit. The admission process is elaborated below:
- Step 1: Click on the Apply Now tab on the Admission Portal of the college to access the online application form.
- Step 2: Fill the form accurately and upload specified documents.
- Step 3: Submit Application Fee either online or offline and enter relevant details into the application form.
- Step 4: Candidates can check their application status on the application portal.
- Step 5: The college will upload the names of successful candidates through a Merit List on the portal.
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Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Scholarships
Institutional scholarships are available at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya on Merit-cum-Means basis by way of stipends or free studentships19. Provision of State Scholarship is also available for reserved category and economically weak students. As per records available, the following number of scholarships have been disbursed over the past academic sessions:
| Academic Year | Type of Scholarship | Number of Scholarships Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | College Merit-cum-Means freeship | Full Free:04, Half Free:266 |
| State Govt. Merit Scholarships | 34 | |
| State Govt. Scholarships for Reserved Category Students | 536 | |
| 2013-2014 | College Merit-cum-Means freeship | Full:00, Half Free: 254 |
| State Govt. Merit Scholarships | 54 | |
| State Govt. Scholarships for Reserved Category Students | 559 | |
| 2014-2015 | College Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Full Free:00, Half Free: 262 |
| State Govt. Merit Scholarships | 78 | |
| State Govt. Scholarships for Reserved Category Students | 671 |
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya Facilities
Set in a rural locale, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya has all the basic facilities required for the facilitation of quality higher education. With an environment-friendly campus spread across 2.4 acres, the college has a built-up area of 7,218 sq. mts. The facilities that are available on-campus are:
- A technologically equipped central Library with about 25000 titles apart from Departmental Libraries, online and offline journals etc.
- 11 Laboratories equipped with audio-visual aids, DLP and LCD projectors, etc.22
- Smart Classrooms with Wi-Fi connection accessible by students
- A central computing Lab
- Auditorium/ seminar complex
- Indoor Sports Facility
- Solar Power Facilities23
- Reprographic Facilities in the Library.
- Cafeteria
- First Aid Health Center
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya FAQs
Ques. What is the percentage of students getting placed after graduation from Khalisani Mahavidyalaya or proceeding to higher studies?
Ans. As per records, about 40% students proceed to postgraduate studies after graduation from Khalisani Mahavidyalaya while 10% of them choose to gain employment through either campus placement or other means.28
Ques. Any Khalisani Mahavidyalaya alumni who have made a mark in public life?
Ans. Records reveal that most graduates of Khalisani Mahavidyalaya are educationists or have entered public services. Some of the noteworthy alumni of the college are: 29
| Ram Chakraborty | Mayor, Chandannagar Municipal Corporation |
| Kartik Das | Asst. Professor of Commerce, Hooghly Mohsin Govt.College |
| Priya Das | Senior Research Scholar at IISER |
| Srikrishna Hazra | Guest Lecturer of Mathematics at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya |
| Anadinath Laha | Punjab National Bank Official |
| Aurobindo Biswas | Income-Tax Officer |
| Priyanka Biswas | Lawyer |
Ques. How activities do the college undertake to help students progress towards higher studies and/ or employment?
Ans. Apart from personal counseling and mentoring by the Faculty, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya also conducts UGC Sponsored Career Oriented Job programs to develop competitive skills. The Career and Counseling Cell of the college also frequently organizes seminars to equip students for their future career.30 The College has additionally started a couple of Skill-oriented certificate programs such as Basic Computer and Communicative English in collaboration with the British Institute and Customer Relation and Sales/ ITES- BPO in association with Bandhan Bank, Konnagar.31
Ques. Does the college offer the benefits of industry interface to its students?
Ans. Khalisani Mahavidyalaya does not have a very prominent industry interface as of now. However, through a recent collaboration with the Bandhan Bank, students of Khalisani Mahavidyalaya have the opportunity of Internship/ On-job Training or Final Placements with the Private Bank.
Ques. How is the merit of an applicant judged for the purpose of admission at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya?
Ans. The college follows the following process to calculate merit of an applicant:
For Honours programs: Total Marks of 10+2= Marks scored in Relevant Subject + Score in Best five excluding Environmental Studies.
For General Programs: Total Marks of 10+2= Score in Best five excluding Environmental Studies
Please note that abiding by the admission policy of University of Burdwan, Khalisani Mahavidyalaya does not screen applicants through admission tests or interviews; however, candidates are required to appear for counseling sessions with the faculties prior to admission.33
Ques. Which is the most popular program at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya?
Ans. As per applicant data and also number of students enrolled, B. A. General receives the highest number of applicants (1555 in 2015) and enrolled the maximum students too (610 the same year). Bengali Honours trails behind with 899 applicant and 68 enrolments in 2015.34
Ques. What is the minimum and maximum percentage of marks recorded at the time of admission for each subject at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya?
Ans. The minimum eligibility for admission in a Honours program at Khalisani Mahavidyalaya remains 45% and 30% in case of General courses. The following table reveals the minimum and maximum scores obtained in 10+2 level examination by candidates applying at the college for different subjects in the session 2015 - 2016:35
| Subject | Maximum % | Minimum % |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali Hons | 85.4 | 66.8 |
| English Hons | 84 | 66.2 |
| Sanskrit Hons | 80.8 | 64.2 |
| Geography Hons | 87.8 | 80.2 |
| History Hons | 85.4 | 58.2 |
| Pol. Sc. Hons | 82.2 | 63.6 |
| Philosophy Hons | 78.2 | 54.2 |
| Economics Hons | 80.2 | 64.6 |
| Accountancy Hons | 79.2 | 52.6 |
| Mathematics Hons | 79.8 | 68.4 |
| Physics Hons | 86 | 68.8 |
| Chemistry Hons | 83.6 | 73.4 |
| B.A. General | 60 | 30.4 |
| B.Com. General | 79.2 | 33.6 |
| Pure Sc. General | 70.2 | 53.4 |
| Bio. Sc. General | 65.4 | 44.2 |
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