About Us
At the confluence of heritage and modernity, Maulana Azad College, Kolkata unfurls as a radiant sanctuary of higher learning, where excellence is not merely pursued but lived—etched into the very soul of its century-old legacy. Since its inception in 1924 and affiliation to the University of Calcutta, this premier co-educational institution, under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, has stood as a beacon of intellectual awakening, cultural plurality, and inclusive progress.
Offering 22 undergraduate and 3 postgraduate programmes across 20 dynamic departments, the College blends classical wisdom with modern relevance, guided by dedicated faculty who nurture critical thinking, creativity, and future-ready changemakers.
Adorned with NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.46), UGC’s Centre of Potential for Excellence, and DBT-STAR College status, it flourishes as a citadel of innovation and learning.
Its fully digitized Central Library, rich with nearly one lakh volumes and rare manuscripts, opens gateways to global knowledge through RFID and digital archives.
Set amidst a verdant five-acre campus, the College boasts smart classrooms, cutting-edge language labs, top-tier sports infrastructure, and separate hostels for boys and girls, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Guided by a holistic vision, the College fosters 21st-century skills empowering students to create opportunities, while its illustrious alumni shine across the globe.
The spirit of service finds life in NSS-led initiatives, where students engage in social outreach and environmental action, embodying the values of empathy, equity, and responsible citizenship.
Cloaked in the timeless grace of Indo-Saracenic architecture, Maulana Azad College is more than an institution—it is a living, breathing embodiment of excellence, equity, and enlightenment. Here, amid heritage and hope, dreams take wing, intellects thrive, and each graduate carries forward a legacy forged in wisdom and guided by compassion.
Area of Excellence
Nestled at the crossroads of rich heritage and forward-looking innovation, Maulana Azad College shines as a vibrant haven of academic brilliance and cultural plurality. Since 1924, it has nurtured an environment where diversity flourishes, and every voice adds a unique hue to its tapestry of knowledge and wisdom.
The College’s sprawling academic landscape, across 20 dynamic departments, embraces a harmonious blend of time-honoured traditions and cutting-edge disciplines. Here, passionate educators inspire curiosity, ignite creativity, and foster an inclusive spirit that celebrates interdisciplinary learning and mutual respect.
Rooted in the majestic Indo-Saracenic architecture, the College is more than an institution—it is a living mosaic of cultures, ideas, and dreams, where generations of scholars and visionaries have risen to illuminate academia, society, and the world. Here, excellence is a shared journey—a celebration of equity, plurality, and the unending quest for enlightenment.
Research Capability and Focus Area
The College, pulsates with a vibrant spirit of inquiry, where research is not an addition but the very heartbeat of academic life. The institution’s pursuit of knowledge transcends classrooms, finding expression in its well-equipped, discipline-specific laboratories and research-driven pedagogy. As a proud recipient of the DBT-STAR College status and recognized as a Centre of Potential for Excellence by the UGC, the College fosters a fertile ecosystem for scientific and scholarly exploration.
From the frontiers of sciences to the rich terrains of language, literature, humanities and management research at Maulana Azad College is both rooted and revolutionary. Faculty and students alike engage in projects that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary challenges, supported by national and international funding agencies.
With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the College inspires young minds to question, experiment, and contribute meaningfully to the world of ideas.
Academic Facilities
TheCollege offers smart classrooms, advanced science and language labs, cutting-edge computer facilities, and a digitized library of rare treasures—crafting a vibrant, tech-enabled haven where knowledge thrives, innovation blooms, and scholars soar.
