Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya, recognised by UGC under 2F and 12B was established in November 1988 for spreading higher education among the underprivileged and rural people of the surrounding area as an undergraduate College. 

The college has been accredited ‘B’ by NAAC. It is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and is a co-educational institution. 

It offers BA, B.Com., and B.Sc. general and hons. Programs with specializations. The candidate with valid marks in 10+2 can apply for the courses. All the admissions are based on merit only. 

Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya, Darjeeling Highlights 

College Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya
Established in 1988
Affiliated to University of North Bengal
Entrance Exam NA
Courses offered 11 courses across 3 streams
Popular Courses BA Hons, B.Com., B.Sc.
Admission Criteria Merit-Based 
Application Mode  Online 
Facilities Playground, Library, Reading Room, Laboratories, Smart Classroom
Campus 2.2 acres
Official Website http://www.kgtm.in/index.php

Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Courses

Following are the major undergraduate programs offered by Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya: 

Courses Details
BA General  Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English
Specializations: General, Geography
BA Hons. Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English conducted by WBCHSE or Equivalent
Specializations: Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Nepali, Hindi, Geography
B.Com General  Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English 
B.Com Hons.  Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English conducted by WBCHSE or Equivalent Specializations: Accountancy, Management 
B.Sc. General  Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English 
B.Sc. Hons.  Durations: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 in at least 4 subjects with English conducted by WBCHSE or Equivalent
Specializations: Mathematics 

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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Admissions

Admission of eligible candidates will be based purely on merit.

How to Apply?

The admission process is online. 

  • The students need to fill up an online form on the college’s admission portal.
  •  Submit scanned copies of the required documents like 10+2 marksheet, date of birth proof, address proof and photo. 
  • Pay the application fee of INR 50. 

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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Scholarships

The college offers merit-cum-means scholarships to the students it deems worthy. Students from backward sections (SC/ST/PwD/OBC/Minorities) can avail government scholarship to cover their tuition fees and other charges. 

The girls from disadvantaged families can avail scholarship for higher studies under Kanyashree Prakalpa, a West Bengal government initiative.

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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Facilities 

  • Games and Sports: The college participates in inter-College events in the field of games and sports. It offers infrastructural facilities and participates in state-level competitions in football, athletics, cricket, volley-ball indoor-games etc.
  • National Services Scheme (N.S.S.): Students may take part in the N.S.S. activities offered by the college, such as AIDS awareness programme, afforestation drive etc.
  • National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.): The NCC unit of the college maintains a glorious face. Admission to NCC is open to all the students of the college.
  • Magazine and other co-curricular activities: The college organizes several cultural activities, youth parliaments, and publishes magazines annually. 

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Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya FAQs

Ques. Is Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya a public college?

Ans. No, Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya is a private college.

Ques. Which University is Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya affiliated to?

Ans. Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and it also hosts postgraduate programs under Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU).

Ques. How many courses are offered by the college?

Ans. A total of 21 courses are offered by the college across different streams in Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

Ques. What are the contact details of the college?

Ans.  The following are the contact details of the college-

Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya

P.O. Bagdogra, Dist. Darjeeling

West Bengal, India

PIN. 734014

Email: info@kgtm.in, prinkgtm@gmail.com

Phone: +91 353 2551118 (Principal), +91 353 2551662 (Telefax)