Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (APC College), originally New Barrackpore College, was founded on 16 August 1960 under the joint initiative of the Central and West Bengal Government
. Named after the eminent chemist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy, the institution emphasizes “Service, Knowledge, Sacrifice”, maintaining a strong legacy for over six decades
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1. History & Background
Established in 1960 as New Barrackpore College, it was renamed to honor Prafulla Chandra Roy .
Initially housed in rented high school premises, it has grown into a full-fledged autonomous college affiliated to West Bengal State University, with NAAC “A” grade accreditation .
2. Academic & Accreditations
Affiliated with WBSU, recognized by UGC, and accredited NAAC Grade A.
Offers 27 undergraduate and 8 postgraduate programs across Science and Arts branches.
3. Departments & Courses
Science
Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Food & Nutrition, Fisheries, Geography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology .
Arts & Commerce
Bengali, English, History, Geography, Education, Journalism, Political Science, Philosophy, Physical Education, Sanskrit, Advertising, Mass Communication .
Postgraduate
M.Sc (Chemistry, Physics, Math, Microbiology, CS), and M.A (Bengali, History)
Student & Faculty Strength
Over 4,181 students (UG + PG) and 119 academic staff
Offers personalized attention through initiatives like IQAC, student feedback systems, and career guidance .
7. Rankings & Recognitions
Awarded NAAC ‘A’ grade, recognized under UGC Sec 2(f) & 12(B) .
Received RUSA 2.0 funding of ₹2 crores (2018) .
Stands among top public colleges in North 24 Parganas
Placement & Research
Active research culture with national seminars including topics like Nano‑science and Astrophysics apccollege.ac.in.
Labs, book collections, and mentorship help pave the way for student research.
9. Location & Connectivity
Located on Baghajati Road, New Barrackpore, easily accessible via Sodepur and Madhyamgram stations, as well as bus routes along Jessore Road and B.T. Road .
10. FAQs
Q1. Is APC College affiliated and accredited?
Yes—It is affiliated to WBSU, recognized by UGC, and accredited NAAC A .
Q2. What courses are available?
Offers 27 UG and 8 PG courses across Science, Arts, and Commerce .
Q3. What are hostel facilities like?
Yes—Girls’ hostel with 80 seats, boys’ hostel (SC/ST/OBC) with 80 seats .
Q4. Are there sports facilities?
Extensive sports infrastructure including gyms, courts, gardens, and indoor game zones .
Q5. How to apply?
Admissions occur via university counselling (CBCS for UG and PG) based on academic performance and seat availabilit