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Holy Cross College, Agartala, has the distinction of being the first
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Medium College in the state of
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. It was founded in 2009 by the Congregation of Holy Cross and affiliated to
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(a Central University) and recognized by UGC with 2 (f) and 2 (B). Also recognized by NCTE. It began to function on 8 July 2009 with the starting of classes for BA and BCA, even though the official inauguration took place on 10 August 2009.


History

Holy Cross College is a private
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institution of higher learning founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross.


Campus

The main campus of the college is in ICFAI rd, Lembuchhera, Debendrachandranagar which is from the High Court of
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Courses

Presently it offers undergraduate programmes in B.Sc., B.A., B.B.A., B.Com. & B.Ed. and the medium of instruction is English.


See also

* Holy Cross College (Indiana) * Holy Cross College, Dhaka *
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Tripura University Tripura University is a central university, the main public government university of Tripura, India. History Higher education in Tripura has its beginning with Maharaja Bir Bikram College (MBBC), the first-degree college in the state, establ ...
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References


External links


Official website of Holy Cross College
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