Shri Shikshayatan College is an undergraduate women's

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college in

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, India. It was founded on 8 July 1955. It is affiliated with the

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. It also offers a master's degree in English and Commerce.

Location

11 Lord Sinha road, Kolkata-700071. It also has a school with the same name within its compound.

Courses

GRADUATION

Commerce

*B.com (Hons.) *B.com (General)

Arts

*B.A. (Hons.) Bengali *B.A. (Hons.) Hindi *B.A. (Hons.) English *B.A. (Hons.) History *B.A. (Hons.) Education *B.A. (Hons.) Political Science *B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy *B.A. (General)

Science

*B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany *B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics *B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography *B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics *B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry *B.Sc. (General)

Self Financing

*B.A. (Hons.) Journalism and Mass Communication *B.B.A. (Hons.)

Post-Graduation

*M.Com. *M.A. (English) *B.Ed

Student Societies

*Debate Societies *Nature Societies *Cultural Society (Dance, Drama & Music) *Social Welfare Committee These are organized and managed by students. Each student must be a member of at least one society.Students are encouraged to participate in environment protection activities under the guidance of teachers.

Events

*''Srijan'': Inter –college fest organized by the students of the college. *''Annual programme'': The programme is celebrated along with the Prize Distribution Ceremony for the University Results *''Shree'': The Annual Art and Cuisine Fair is held in the college building on the last working day prior to the Durga Puja vacation. *''Foundation Day'': The Foundation Day of the college is celebrated on the 8th of July every year. *''Annual Sports'': Annual Sports is held on a weekend in the month of December at the Hastings Ground in Alipore. *''Rowing'': College collaborates with Lake Club to offer rowing facilities to its students.

Notable alumnae

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* Usha Ganguly, theatre director *

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, actress

References

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