Dakshin Dinajpur University
Public university in West Bengal, India
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dakshin Dinajpur University is a public state university in Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. The university was established in 2018.[2] The university is located in Mahinagar, Balurghat.[1]
দক্ষিণ দিনাজপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় | |
| |
| Motto | na hi jñānena sadṛiśhaṁ pavitramiha vidyate (Sanskrit) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public State university |
| Established | July 31, 2018 |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Chancellor | Governor of West Bengal |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Pranab Ghosh |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | 0.0448 km2 (11.07 acres)[1] |
| Website | www |
History
The Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018 was passed in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on 31 July 2018.[2] After this, the West Bengal government started establishment of the university and construction of the Campus.
Prof. Sanchari Roy Mukherjee joined Dakshin Dinajpur University on December 15, 2020, as first Vice Chancellor. She served her term until March 14, 2023. [3][4][5]
In July 2021 Vice Chancellor of university said in press that Dakshin Dinajpur University will start its first session for the students from October 2021.[6]
Campus
Dakshin Dinajpur University has only one campus. The campus is located at Mahinagar, Balurghat. The total area of the campus is 11.07 acres (44,800 m2).[1]
Courses offered
Source:[7]
| Faculty | Degree | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | Master of Arts (M.A.) | Political Science |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) | English | |
| Upcoming | Bengali, Folklore, Santali | |
| Science | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | Mathematics |
