Panchakot Mahavidyalaya established in 2000 is a general degree college situated in the backdrop of quaint Panchet Pahar of Purulia, West Bengal. The public institute came into existence through crowdfunding and provides degrees in Arts, Science, and Commerce. The institute offers both general and Hons BA, B.Sc, and B.Com courses in various subjects. Admissions in the college are strictly based on merit and the entire procedure is done online. 

Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Highlights

Established | Type 2000 | Public
Affiliation Sidho Kanho Birsha University
Approved by UGC
Accredited by NAAC B Grade
Courses Offered BA, B.Sc, and B.com
Application Mode Online
Application Criteria Merit-Based
Campus Area 9 acres
Facilities Hostel, Gym, Laboratories, Sports Ground
Official Website https://www.panchakotmv.in/

Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Courses

The institute offers courses in Science, Arts, and Commerce across 10 subjects. BA, B.Com, and B.Sc are the most popular courses. Other than this they also offer Hons courses as well.

Course Details
BA Specializations: English, History, Political Science, Bengali, Hindi, Philosophy, Geography
Duration: 3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 590
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B.Sc Specializations: Computer Science, Zoology
Duration: 3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 82
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B.Com Specializations: Accountancy
Duration:3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 40
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BA (Hons) Specializations: English, History, Political Science, Bengali, Hindi, Philosophy, Geography
Duration: 3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 300
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B.Sc (Hons) Specializations: Computer Science, Zoology
Duration:3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 103
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B.Com (Hons) Specializations: Accountancy
Duration:3 Year
Eligibility: Applicant should be a 10 + 2 pass out from a recognized board or equivalent
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
Seats: 15
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Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Admission

The admission procedure of the college is entirely online and the applicant does not have to come to the college at all. A new applicant is only allowed to enter the college premises on the day of commencement of the new session.

The admission is merit-based and the college usually releases the first merit list along with the admission list a week after applications close. Depending on the number of applications received, several merits lists are released. 

Only the students whose names appear on the admission list are qualified to take admission to the institute. The presence of a name in the merit list does not guarantee the right to take admission.

If seats remain vacant, a new form of fill-up can be released to fill up the remaining seats.

How to Apply?

  • Aspiring candidates have to register at the college website once the form fill-up date is announced.
  • After opening the form, the applicants then need to fill up all the necessary details required in the form.
  • The documents also need to be uploaded during the application. 
  • After submitting the application form, the applicant then needs to pay the fee.
  • The option for that can be found under the fee tab on the homepage.
  • Depending on the course selected the application fees to vary, although there is a special corona discount of INR 300 just for this semester.
  • Candidates can also choose to apply for both Hons and program courses in the same application form.

Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Scholarship

Since this is a government-aided college, scholarships are provided according to central laws. SC/ST and other backward classes are the biggest beneficiaries of scholarships in the college. The following are the scholarships that are provided in the college.

Scholarship Type Male Female Total
Post matric SC/ST/OBC 536 450 986
Kanyashree 0 153 153
Jindal 1 6 7
Chief Minister 10 26 36
Minority 27 14 41
Swami Vivekananda 12 18 30
Birla 1 0 1
Rail 3 0 3
Total 590 667 1257

Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Facilities

  • Hostel: The institute has two separate hostels for boys and girls. The capacity of the boys’ hostel is 60 students while the capacity of the girls’ hostel is 40. There is a common room in both the hostels and they’re equipped with all the necessary amenities to make for a comfortable stay. There are ample space and furniture, LED TV for entertainment, 24 hours supply of UV treated drinking water, and a games room. Both the hostels have a warden and some helpers to assist him.
  • Library: The College has a completely digitized library with over 19000 books. The library also subscribes to 5 journals to keep the students up to date with the happening in their fields and around 60 multimedia literature. The library is well furnished and has a seating capacity of 60 students.
  • Gymnasium: To promote health consciences and build discipline among the student body, the institute has a gym on its campus. Students that want to improve themselves and stay fit even during their studies can hit the gym and sweat it out. The gym is fully operational and has all the equipment that one can ever need.
  • IT Infrastructure: The IT infrastructure at the college is well developed and is held together by Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2 Mbps. There are 30 PCs in the computer center and 97 PIV of higher PCs. 80 LAN terminals provide connectivity options.
  • Classrooms: The College has around 30 well-furnished and clean classrooms to provide an erudite environment for the students to inhabit.
  • Laboratories: There are a total of 6 labs in the institute that render practical learning to the students whenever required. The labs follow modernized procedures and are fully air-conditioned.
  • Parking facility: There is ample space on the campus where visitors or the students can park their vehicles. A separate parking facility helps to keep the college decluttered and exude a professional vibe.
  • Sports: The sports area in the college helps the students relax and provide them with a place to hang out during the free periods. Equipment for various games is kept readily available so that students can indulge in sports to their heart's content. Proper arrangements are made for those who are more aligned with indoor games too.
  • Auditorium: The institute has a modernized auditorium built under RUSA where various seminars and events take place.
  • Cafeteria: There is a single cafeteria available on the campus which provides the students with snacks to munch on during their breaks. Proper hygienic practices are followed to make sure that the health of the students is never endangered.

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Panchakot Mahavidyalaya Faculty

The institute has a faculty strength of around 48 against a student strength of about 1830 students. This roughly translates to 36 students per teacher which is an ideal ratio. This allows the teachers to fully focus on teaching the class as a lower teacher to student ratio is directly linked to higher learning outcomes. Out of these teachers, only 20 are full time and permanent staff.

The college is spearheaded by the principal Spatrishi Chakraborty and he is assisted by his cohort of staff. Among the 20 teachers, 4 hold Ph.D. degrees, 2 are MPhil holders, 1 has MCom, 9 are qualified with MA, 3 have MSc and a single one has MLib. The following is a numerical representation of the total staff.

  • Teacher in charge: 1
  • Assistant professor: 18
  • Librarian: 1
  • PTT: 12
  • CWTT:1
  • Guest lecturer: 15

In addition to the teaching staff, 26 other members constitute the non-teaching staff. Out of those 18 are regular, 6 are casual and the rest are cont. 

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Panchakot Mahavidyalaya FAQs

Ques. What is the built-up area of Panchakot Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The college has a built-up area of around 36000 square feet.

Ques. Is a medical center available at Panchakot Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. No, there is no medical center in the college.

Que. Does the institute provide a transport facility?

Ans. Unfortunately, the college does not provide a transport facility to students or faculty.

Ques. What is the total budget of Panchakot Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. From government agencies and various funds, the college manages to have a fiscal budget of approximately 2.6 crores in a year.

Ques. Are part-time courses available at Panchakot Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. No, the college only provides full-time regular courses.

Ques. What all documents are required for admission at Panchakot Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The following documents are required to be uploaded during admission:
  • Age proof (Birth certificate, 10th-grade mark sheet or admit card)
  • Higher secondary mark sheet
  • Higher secondary leaving certificate
  • Id proof ( Aadhar card, PAN card)
  • Caste certificate if applicable
  • Sports certificate if applicable
  • Handicap certificate if applicable
  • BPL certificate if applicable
  • Kanyashree certificate if applicable

Ques. Does Panchakot Mahavidyalaya provide placements?

Ans. The institute does not conduct placement drives, nor does it have a dedicated cell for the same purpose. However, the college does conduct NSS and NCC exercises and many candidates have been able to find employment in government services through them.

Sector-wise placement details are given below

Sector Number of students
Air Force 2
Army 2
CISF 2
CRPF 1
Police 18
Railways 1