College of Commerce, Arts and Science, Patna
College in Patna, India
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College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna (est. 1949) also known as COCAS is a constituent unit of Patliputra University (earlier it was a unit of Magadh University). It has been re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade, receiving 3.10/4 CGPA.[2] It is one of the oldest college of Patna. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of science, commerce and the arts.
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Former name | College of Commerce |
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| Type | Coeducational College |
| Established | 1949 |
| Founder | Pt. Indu Shekhar Jha |
| Affiliation | NAAC ('A' Grade) |
Academic affiliation | Patliputra University |
| Principal | Prof. Indrajit Prasad Roy |
| Address | Opp. Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Main Road, Kankarbagh, , Patna , , 800020 25.6017°N 85.1623°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Accreditation | NAAC Grade A[1] |
| Website | cocaspatna |
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Campus
The campus of the College of Commerce, Arts and Science is located in Patna, Bihar, India, and houses various academic departments, administrative offices, and student activity centers.
The Students' Union Office (छात्र संघ कार्यालय) is a notable facility on the campus where student union activities, meetings, and events are organized.
History
College of Commerce, Arts and Science was established in 1949 by Pt. Indu Shekhar Jha on the advice of Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India, to impart quality education in the field of commerce and management in the state. The institution added the faculty of Science in 1957 followed by Arts in 1960 and Law in 1963. In 2016, the name 'College of Commerce, Patna' was changed to 'College of Commerce, Arts & Science'.[2]
