Maulana Azad College

It is my utmost pleasure to extend a cordial and enthusiastic welcome to you all at Maulana Azad College, Kolkata,a prestigious institution graced with a centennial legacy, steadfast in its noble pursuit of unlocking the boundless faculties of mankind. Here, we cherish the art of learning, the artistry of contemplation, the virtue of ethics, the spark of intellectual curiosity, and the efflorescence of creativity in every student whocrosses our revered threshold.

This College stepped into the educational landscape during the colonial era and has continued to strive with a legacy of inclusivity and social justice producing leaders like Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Today the College has become an intellectual wellspring, nourishing inquiry into the complexity of human potentials and exploring sustainable ways to support it across multiple and diverse cultural contexts.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, education has undergone a transformative journey, propelled by the digital revolution.As we embrace these advancements with open arms, it is crucial for us to navigate this digital frontier thoughtfully, ensuring that education remains a beaconof empowerment, inclusivity, and personal enlightenment, thereby empowering students with the wisdom to discern with depth, the mastery to apply with purpose, and the vision to contribute meaningfully to the ever-unfolding tapestry of the digital world.The College also diligently fosters the cultivation of compassionate intelligence by instilling empathy, ethical awareness, and responsible digital behaviour into the very fabric of its students' learning journey, shaping them into conscientious architects of tomorrow’s world.

At the core of the College’s philosophy lies the sacrosanct bond between the educator and the scholar, a relationship that is cherished and nurtured within its hallowed halls, thus fostering an environment conducive to intellectual exploration and personal growth. Offering both four-year Undergraduate Honours Programmes and three-year Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Indian and Foreign Languages and Commerce, the college adheres to the Curriculum and Credit Framework as per the National Education Policy 2020, under the auspices of the University of Calcutta.

The college encourages students to seize every opportunity for growth, collaborating with our esteemed faculty in intellectual discourse and academic inquiry. We foster an environment of free and critical thinking, nurturing analytical prowess, integrity, and respectful engagement with diverse perspectives. It is a sanctuary where the intellectual odyssey begins, where analytical acumen is honed, where confidence and integrity are the hallmarks of character, and where the art of respectful discourse is inculcated.

Within the nurturing embrace of the college, wethrive, serving as a bastion of community engagement and societal contribution. Here, students are not merely learners; they are architects of change, encouraged to extend their hands in service and to weave the fabric of society with threads of compassion and accountability.

As we bear forth our noble legacy, I bid each steward—students, faculty, staff, and alumni—to be an active force in the thriving soul of Maulana Azad College. Whether through the pursuit of wisdom, the quest for knowledge, the revels of culture, or service to the community, your passion and participation keep our spirit ever ablaze!

Together, let us uphold the virtues that ensure each department emerges as a bastion of excellence, bestowing wisdom, skill, and noble bearing upon all,and propelling the institution to the apex of success and distinction.

Prof.(Dr.) Krishnendu Dutta
Principal,
Maulana Azad College.