Panchmura Mahavidyalaya: Courses, Contact Details, Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Overview

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya, established in 1965, is the first rural degree college and the third undergraduate college in Bankura. Named after Panchmura, a region famous for its terracotta crafts, the college is a symbol of the local community’s long-held aspiration to provide higher education to marginal farmers, land laborers, and the underprivileged. The vision of local educationists such as Dr. Ratnakar Mandal, Shri M. K. Mukherjee (founding President of the Governing Body), Shri C. B. Sannigrahi, and Shri S. Banerjee (the first Principal) was realized under the leadership of Dr. Pasupati Mandal, the then MP. Generous donations of land from the families of Joypur and Kulbani villages made the establishment of the college possible. The initial infrastructure was constructed with the collective efforts and contributions of local people, many of whom were farmers.

The college’s journey began on 20th August 1965 in the premises of Panchmura High School, offering three-year General Degree Courses and University Entrance courses in Arts. In 1968, the college moved to its own campus in newly-constructed buildings.

Starting with limited resources, the college has gradually expanded its infrastructure and offerings, now providing contemporary undergraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science. Due to its relevant programs, dedicated faculty, solid infrastructure, and active support staff, the college received a B+ grade from NAAC in both 2007 and 2016.

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya Highlights

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya Course Fee and Eligibility 

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya Admission

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya Admission:

Admissions are granted based on the merit of the candidate's last qualifying examination. After screening the applications, the college will release a merit list. Multiple merit lists will be published, depending on the number of available seats. Candidates will be admitted after each merit list is announced.

Application Procedure:

• Visit the official website of Panchmura College.
• Navigate to the "Admission" tab.
• Click on “Online Admission.”
• Fill out the application form.
• Pay the application fee.
• Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Documents required:

• Age Proof Certificate (School certificate/ 10+2 admit card)
• Admit Card and Mark Sheet of 10th and 10+2
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PH certificate (if applicable)

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya Reservation Criteria:

The seat reservation at Panchmura Mahavidyalaya College follows the guidelines set by the Government of West Bengal. The seat distribution is as follows:

• 50% seats for general candidates
• 27% seats for OBC candidates
• 15% seats for SC candidates
• 8% seats for ST candidates
• Candidates seeking reservation must provide a caste certificate issued by the appropriate authority.