After a longtime of our independence, Santi Mohun Roy, descendant of Raja Rammohun Roy, renowned freedom fighter, Gandhian social- reformer, educationist and former MLA of this area played a leading role in expansion of education from primary to higher education level in various places of Hooghly district. Raja Rammohun Roy is the father of Indian renaissance. So, as a shining example Santi Mohun Roy in the name of the great soul of Raja Rammohun Roy set up "Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalaya"at Radhanagar on 21st February, 1964 in the district of Hooghly.
Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalaya is a multi disciplinary college, situated at Radhanagar, the birth place of Raja Rammohun Roy, the harbinger of Indian Renaissance. It is a rural area of Hooghly District in West Bengal with borders of each of Howrah, East Medinipur and West Medinipur Districts within 10km areal distance. It was founded in 1964 on the International Mother Language Day, 21 February at the initiative of local people and it got affiliation from the University of Burdwan within a short period in the same year. In 1965, it was conferred with approval of the University Grants Commission under section 2f. In 1972, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, visited the college on the occasion of bi-centenary birth celebration of Raja Rammohun Roy. Within a short time after her visit, the college was accorded Government Sponsored Status from the State Government. Since then, the college has shown a steady growth w...
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Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalaya fosters an amicable environment amongst its teachers, staff and students. Situated in a semi-urban area easily commutable from Kolkata as well as from other corners of the country by different modes of transportation, the college sustains a peaceful and progressive academic environment since its inception.
The college has set up a broadband network to make the entire campus Wi-Fi. The students can use the existing internet facility to download lectures uploaded as part of the NME virtual classroom project. The college has three generators, one with capacity KVA (green set), the second with 15 KVA and the other with 10 KVA for uninterrupted supply of electricity as and when required.
The college has adopted some special initiatives with regard to the maintenance of overall health and hygiene of the pupils. Health campaigns are also organized under the patronization of the N.S.S and the college authority.
There is a hostel for girl students with capacity of 80 students in the college premises. A Boys' hostel for SC/ST/OBC students of this district has been setup in this college by the Backward Class Welfare Department of the Govt. of West Bengal. Boarding facility is available for 80 students.
The college has a sprawling campus with a rich variety of trees and plants. A well-maintained garden decked with chequered seasonal flowers has contributed to the creation of an aesthetic ambience. Separate common rooms equipped with the facilities of various indoor games are available for boys and girls.
The college cultivates young sports enthusiasts by providing them with a wide range of opportunities in terms of facility, infrastructure and equipment. In addition to the provisions for various indoor games, the college has a multipurpose playground along with a basketball court and a volleyball court. The college also maintains a unisex gymnasium which is supervised by a committee involving representatives from the teachers and the students as well.