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Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences (BCAS) is a constituent public college of the
University of Delhi Delhi University (DU), formally the University of Delhi, is a collegiate central university located in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1922 by an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly and is recognized as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) ...
. Established in 1995, it offers undergraduate courses in various disciplines of sciences and applied sciences. Ranked 25th among colleges in all over India by the
National Institutional Ranking Framework The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education (India), Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the ...
(NIRF) in 2022, the institution has produced distinguished alumni in the field of science. It has been honoured with 'Star College' status by the
Ministry of Science and Technology A Science Ministry or Department of Science is a ministry or other government agency charged with science. The ministry is often headed by a Minister for Science. List of Ministries of Science Many countries have a Ministry of Science or Ministry ...
(Government of India). Alumni of this college are called 'Old Bhaskaracharyan'.


History

Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences was established in the year 1995. It was named after Bhaskaracharya, the greatest astronomer and mathematician who introduced concept of 'infinity'. He is referred as
Bhāskara II Bhāskara II (c. 1114–1185), also known as Bhāskarāchārya ("Bhāskara, the teacher"), and as Bhāskara II to avoid confusion with Bhāskara I, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer. From verses, in his main work, Siddhānta Shiroman ...
to avoid confusion with Bhāskara I of the seventh century AD.


Campus

The college is spread over possesses infrastructure including class-rooms, free wi-fi, central library, computer center, digital resource center, common rooms, open air theatre (amphitheatre), fully airconditioned conference center, audio-visual (AV) auditorium as well as an airconditioned central cafeteria. The college also has a national level lawn tennis, badminton and basketball ground, a football and cricket ground, gymnasium as well as a nature park.


Departments

*Department of Microbiology *Department of Physics *Department of Chemistry *Department of Biochemistry *Department of Zoology *Department of Botany *Department of Biomedical Science *Department of Computer Science *Department of Polymer Science *Department of Mathematics *Department of Electronics *Department of Food Technology *Department of Instrumentation *Department of Human Communication *Department of physical education


Admission

Admission to all courses is being carried out through
Common University Entrance Test The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), earlier known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is an all-India test being organized by National Testing Agency for admission to various Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Di ...
(CUET UG).


Ranking

The college was ranked 25th in all over India college ranking done by
National Institutional Ranking Framework The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education (India), Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the ...
in 2022. It is also accredited by
National Assessment and Accreditation Council The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is a government organisation in India that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission and headquarte ...
(NAAC) and IQAC.


Student life

Societies Student clubs and societies have always played an important role in the life of the college, and are seen as vital to student development. Each academic subject has a society which sponsors lectures and discussions. The popular extra-curricular societies and clubs engage in activities concerned with debating, dramatics, wall climbing and trekking, film, social service, photography, quizzing and astronomy. The social service alliance is the largest and most active society of Bhaskaracharya College which follows the mantra "Service is our motto wherever we go". It works for the betterment of the underprivileged sections of the society. In continuance of a long tradition, the Planning cell regularly invites distinguished visitors to address and join issue with students on various topical issues. The college also publishes department newsletters, college magazines and yearbooks. Several departments also publish their annual journals aside from the college publications. Societies and extra curricular activities (ECA) include: *Sukshmjeev Society (Department of Microbiology) *Atelier (literary club) *Darpan (dramatics society) *Clickerati (photography club) *Eco club *Moksha (music club) *Astronomy club *Dance club *Debate club *Film club *Modern & Fine Arts club *Yoga club Students' Union The college has a students' union and its office bearers are elected by the students. The Students' Union organizes annual festival of BCAS, and addresses all student-related problems.


Placement

Another important facet of the college activities is its training and placement Cell. The placement cell ensures that all pass-outs are properly placed. In order to impart in-hand training and technical expertise to the students, the college interacts with various government and industrial setups of repute. Also, as part of the course curriculum, the students have to undergo training for two months in various organizations. The institute has been receiving a tremendous support from the industries and various research organizations for arranging placement training/workshops/seminars/talks for the students.


Notable alumni

Alumni and students of Bhaskaracharya College are called "Bhaskaracharyan". The college has produced many distinguished alumni including scientists, mathematicians, educators, writers, bureaucrats, entrepreneurs and sportspersons.https://bcas.du.ac.in/


References


External links


Official College Website
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