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Principal
Prof. (Dr.) Shyama Roy
The College is a constituent unit of Patliputra University, having a glorious past, it is reminiscent of the scholastic height and rich cultural heritage of the ancient Nalanda, which had been once an international seat of learning and pride of India. The college was founded as early as in the year 1870.
The college has the privilege of completing 148 years of service in the field of higher education. It has celebrated its centenary in the year 1970. This glorifying event was inaugurated by Sri V.V. Giri the-then president of India. To mark this historical event, a commemorative stamp was issued by the Post & Telegraph department.