RAMAKRISHNA MISSION RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (Autonomous) The universal message of Swami Vivekananda is taking wide spread everyday not withstanding any kind of resistance from the world of fanatics. In this age of Information Technology it is the faculty of reasoning which man currently relies upon and the truth of Vedanta is in concordance with perfect reasoning only. Therefore, the universal message of Vedanta that was preached by Swami Vivekananda is certainly the way of the future. In other words, one may become a good student through the study of Vedanta, a doctor may become a good doctor, and an engineer may become a better engineer through the study of Vedanta which teaches the world to go beyond fear or to become fearless, Abhih. This is what our target through Higher Education, not of course casting aside the need of earning livelihood and having a comfortable social living enriched with high ethical values through the development of modern science. Swamiji opined that a harmonious synthesis of Indian spirituality & Western science is needed for our sustenance of the future world. This is indeed our students should understand and the monastic and non monastic staff members of our Residential College are engaged in translating this idea into reality as far as practicable. Let everybody join hands for this noble cause. Yours in the service of the Lord, (Swami Sarvagananda) Secretary Narendrapur, Kolkata West Bengal - 700 103 Ph.: 2477 2201/02/03, 2477 2205 (O) Fax : 2477 2070 Email : [email protected]Website : www.rkmcnarendrapur.org FROM SECRETARY'S DESK
The universal message of Swami Vivekananda is taking wide spread everyday not withstanding any kind of resistance from the world of fanatics. In this age of Information Technology it is the faculty of reasoning which man currently relies upon and the truth of Vedanta is in concordance with perfect reasoning only. Therefore, the universal message of Vedanta that was preached by Swami Vivekananda is certainly the way of the future. In other words, one may become a good student through the study of Vedanta, a doctor may become a good doctor, and an engineer may become a better engineer through the study of Vedanta which teaches the world to go beyond fear or to become fearless, Abhih. This is what our target through Higher Education, not of course casting aside the need of earning livelihood and having a comfortable social living enriched with high ethical values through the development of modern science. Swamiji opined that a harmonious synthesis of Indian spirituality & Western science is needed for our sustenance of the future world. This is indeed our students should understand and the monastic and non monastic staff members of our Residential College are engaged in translating this idea into reality as far as practicable.
Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, is a source of deep pride to all of us associated with it in different capacities. Over the years, the institution has permeated inseparably with our existence. It is our dream, our passion. Established with an aim to give shape to Swami Vivekananda's ideas of education, this college is one of the leading educational institutions run by the Ramakrishna Mission. By the grace of Lord Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother, and Swamiji, the college is growing from strength to strength - quantitatively as well as qualitatively. Apart from fostering academic excellence, our aim here is to ensure a holistic growth in every student - to help him become a complete man: a man who can direct his excellence towards the upliftment of the society at large. Only such a man as he is an ideal human resource of our nation and an active soldier in Swamiji's brigade. I heartily welcome all those who share and support this aim of us, and are keen on assimilating it in their daily life, to our College. I also humbly appeal to all good souls in the society to be part of this project and support its cause.
The history of Ramakrishna Mission Residential College is identical to that of its parent organization, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur. In 1943, in the wake of the disastrous Bengal Famine, a handful of spirited and dedicated monks of the Ramakrishna Order set up a Students' Home at Pathuriaghata in North Kolkata.
The Home was housed on a small plot of land earmarked for the education of young college and university students. It slowly but steadily accumulated a reputation for nurturing meritorious but indigent students. In 1957, the Home was relocated on a larger compound at Narendrapur. Within a short span of time it acquired an enviable stature under the dynamic leadership and persistent efforts of the late Revered Swami Lokeswaranandaji, the Founder-secretary, and his distinguished team of teachers. The acorn has not grown into a massive oak. The campus of the Ashrama is spread over 150 acres of land, dotted with flower gardens, orchards, mango groves and water bodies. Far from the squalor and clutter of the city, the Ashrama boasts quite a few centres of excellence, Ramakrishna Mission Residential College being amongst them.
The college was established on the Ashrama campus in July 1960. Affiliated to the University of Calcutta, its first batch of students commenced classes on August 1960. Much later in 1976, the Higher Secondary Unit of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education started functioning on the college premises, but was shifted to the Vidyalaya after 2006. Autonomous status was conferred upon the college in 2008. Fully residential, this boys' college follows the same principles and objectives as all other institutions functioning under the aegis of the Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda believed education to the panacea for all the evil running rampant in our
HISTORY
country. He envisioned an educational system which would build character as well as ensure social uplift. For such a system of education to become real and practical, an ambience of trust and love needed to be created. Through a happy combination of learning and practising, students could engage in a joyous participation in the learning process. A modern implementation of the ancient Gurugrihavasa was Swamiji's solution. Teachers and students sharing the same living space, governed by moral and cultural mores of Indian life, in sylvan surroundings was the model chosen by the wise sages of the Ramakrishna Order. Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur was destined to become Swamiji's realization of education being ‘the manifestation of the perfection already in man’.
The Residential College endeavours to educate young men in its charge according to the best traditions of the country while instructing them in modern arts and sciences. In other words it also attends to their overall growth and development so that they may become strong and healthy individuals with sound moral principles, learn to respect higher values of life and become conscious of their obligations to the poor masses around them. It does all this and much else besides, not only by instruction but also by involving the inmates in a series of well-planned activities. This creates an elevating experience for the students.
In order to achieve excellence in our higher education system, UGC has, in the recent past chosen a number of colleges throughout the country and conferred the autonomous status on them.The bottomline of such autonomy is the freedom given to those institutions in the academic field empowering them to determine and prescribe their own courses of study & syllabi, restructure and design courses to meet local needs, evolve their own examination system and work in a suitable manner to achieve standards of teaching & research.
Our institution is one of those very few autonomous colleges in West Bengal. It has already successfully completed its first tenure of autonomy (October, 2008- January, 2014) accorded to it by the University of Calcutta under aegis of University Grants Commission (UGC). Accordingly the college enjoys 175% Tax Exemption on Donation to Research & Development.
At present the college has about 700 students on its rolls including both under graduate and post graduate courses. At the UG level, Eight Honours subjects are offered, and three courses are offered at the PG level. The completely residential status of the college has admittedly somewhat restricted the introduction of new courses, the seats in the three college hostels being limited. But our primary objective is to impart quality education rather than lay stress on quantity. We are, however, keen on outgrowing old thoughts and ways and determined to think on new lines as to the future work under our care. The recent introduction of Computer Science as an honours subject is a step in that direction, and we hope to introduce a few more courses in the coming session in keeping with the demands of present times.
The fruits of our tireless endeavour and relentless striving after excellence are evident in our college results in the University Examinations and different All India Entrance and/or NET exams.
AIMS AND OBJECTIES
AUTONOMY
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In January 2004 our college was recognized as an "A" grade institution by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In May 2012, NAAC PEER Team visited our College for RE- Accreditation. It has awarded us a GPA of 3.56 out of 4.00 with the descriptor 'Very Good'.
NAAC
RESULTS AT A GLANCE
Year% of
SuccessFrist Class holders in Honours
2007 100 49 - [ Phy 5, Chem, 9, Math 9, Stat 8, Comp. Sc. 7, Hist. 1]
2007 7th, 10th in Chem; 1st, 7th in Stat; 4th, 7th, 9th in Comp. Sc.
2008 1st, 2nd, 4th in Chem; 2nd, 7th in Phy; 8th in Math; 1st in Stat.
20094t in Chem; 8th, 10th in Phy; 5th in Math; 4th in Comp. Sc.; 1st, 2nd, 3rd (two students),
4th, 5th, 6th (two students), 8th & 9th in Statistics; 2nd in English.
20104th, 5th, 6th 10th in Chem; 10th in Phy; 4th, 9th in Stat; 1st, 3rd, 8th in Math;
4th, 5th in Eng.
20111st, 2nd, 5th, 7th in Chem; 9th, 10th in Comp. Sc.; 2nd, 5th, 9th in Stat,; 10th in Math;
4th, 5th in Eng.
POSITIONS SECURED IN CALLCUTTA UNIVERSITY
Subject SessionNo. of Candidates
appearedNo. of
1st ClassNo. of
2nd ClassSupplementary
Physics 2008-2010
2009-2011
2010-2012
2011-2013
16
19
20
25
12
18
12
19
3
1
Nil
3
Nil
Nil
8
3
Chemistry 2008-2010
2009-2011
2010-2012
2011-2013
22
18
16
21
22
18
61
21
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
English 2009-2011
2010-2012
2011-2013
21
20
21
4
3
1
17
17
20
Nil
Nil
Nil
POST GRADUATE COURSES (M.A. / M.Sc.)
Department Stream Year NET GATE JEST TIFR Ranks in IIT-JAM
Physics UGUGPGPGPGPGPG
2010201220082009201020122013
---1512
--18312
--2231-
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5, 72-----
Chemistry UGUGUGUGUGPGPGPGPGPG
2009201020112012201320092010201120122013
-----7
16101010
-----9-4--
----------
----------
1, 2, 9, 101, 4
3, 4, 5, 72, 5, 10
3-----
Mathematics UGUG
20082012
--
--
--
3-
6, 88
Statistics UGUGUGUG
2009201120122013
----
----
----
----
1, 3, 104
2, 6, 7, 103
RESULTS OF SOME ALL INDIA EXAMS
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Our chief mission has always been, and still is, to spread the light of education amongst the masses. That had been the aim of our founding fathers. Around 25% of our students are first generation learners with a monthly family income of less than `1500/-. They enjoy concessions in hostel fees. A large percentage of our students come from rural areas including the Sunderbans. Our students gratefully acknowledge their indebtedness to the college as they achieve, in course of a decade, economic stability, social mobility and respectability. It is really a matter of great satisfaction for us. Besides, the camaraderie and bonhomie among students from different social, economic and religious backgrounds give them a unique kind of education at Narendrapur. We have set in motion a silent revolution producing a visible spread-effect on society at large. The pride that our alumni take in their Alma Mater has led to the growth of a strong and vibrant Alumni Association all over the globe. Many of them sacrifice their valuable time, energy and money for the betterment of their institution. Many well-wishers also join us in helping our students by instituting scholarships.
DST (Department of Science & Technology). Govt. of India, New Delhi has recognised our college as a SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organization). The college is very much proud for that achievement.
UGC-CSIR-DST- granted research units in Physics & Chemistry are now completely operational. Scholars are pursuing their research work under the guideline of our qualified teachers.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTSIRO
IITISI
DelhiISM
DhanbadCMI,
ChennaiHYD. Univ.
PondicheriyUniv.
TIFRMumbai
PuneUniv.
Delhi Schoolof Economics
40 03 01 02 04 02 03 01 01
Admission to M.Sc. : (All India Level)
JUKolkata
Hyd. CentralUniv.
JNUNew Delhi
PondicheriyUniv.
PresidencyUniv.
DelhiUniv.
05 01 01 01 01 02
Admission to M.A. (English) : (All India Level)
All India NET / GATE / JEST Exam., 2013 (Post Graduate Level)
English : Total No. of Students - 21, NET - 04
M.Phil / Ph. D (On going)
English : CU - 1, JU - 1Physics : BARC, Mumbai for Ph.D. - 1 Centre of Space Physics for Ph.D. -1
As a result of our college being a SIRO, the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, has accorded us the rare benefit of lifetime income Tax Exemption u/s 35(1)(ii) of IT Act, 1961, thereby enabling us to enjoy 175% tax exemption on donations to R&D of the college. DD/Cheque may be drawn in favour of "Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur" with a forwarding letter mentioning PAN (if any)
A. Two-year Post-Graduate Semester System Courses in Chemistry, Physics and English.
B. Three Year Advanced (Honours) Under Graduate Semester System Degree Course in the following subjects : Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, English, Economics, History.
TAX EXEMPTION
COURSES OFFERED
Advance General
Physics Mathematics and Chemistry / Statistics / Computer Science
Chemistry Mathematics and Physics
Mathematics Physics and Chemistry / Statistics, Computer Science
Statistics Mathematics and Physics / Computer Science, Economics
Computer Science Mathematics and Physics
Economics Mathematics and Statistics / Political Science
English
Two of the following, taking not more than one from each group :a) Political Scienceb) Philosophy, Economics, Bengalic) History, Sanskrit
History
Two of the following, taking not more than one fromeach group :a) Economics, Philosophy, Bengali, Hindib) Sanskritc) Political Science
To make our students not only aware of but also respectful to our heritage and tradition, courses on Indian Culture and Value Education have been made part and parcel of the academic curriculum. In the weekly classes that are held on this subject, special emphasis is laid on the diverse nature of our culture which is a rich mosaic of many races, creeds and religions. At the end of each academic session, the students take exams on the courses taught. Special prizes are awarded to the students on the basis of their performance. They undertake practical lessons of Yoga, Pranayam, Dhyana, Bhajana etc. in the Prayer Halls of the hostels.
Sri Prasanta Jena Cleaning WorkerSri Nandakisor Jena Cleaning WorkerSri Debasish Roy Cleaning Worker
In addition to the Ashrama Central Library and the respective departmental seminar libraries, the college itself has a well-equipped library located on the ground floor of its premises. It has a Reference Section, a Lending Section and a Reading Room equipped with internet facilities. The refernce section has books on diverse subjects including encyclopedias. It also subcribes to various journals and newspapers. At present, the total number of books is 81,748. The total number of periodicals subscribed to by the college in 49. The wide and spacious reading room gives the students the right kind of ambience consulting , reading , browsing through these books and journals. Students can borrow books only from the lending section against their lending cards and keep them for a specified period. Besides, text books are issued at the begining of a session on a long-term basis to all students. The library has been fully digitised.
Students are admitted to Degree and P.G. courses through a written test and/or an interview. Prospectus and Application form for a subject can be obtained online. Each candidate can sit for more than one subject by paying Rs. 100/- for each additional subject. Forms can also be downloaded from the college website (www.rkmcnarendrapur.org). Forms are generally issued and received within 1 week of the publication of H.S. results of the West Bengal Council of igher Secondary Education. Students from other Boards can also apply, the eligibility conditions being the same. The test is held generally within 15 days after the publication of the H.S. results of the WBCHSE. Students will take a test for 100 marks in the subjects in which they intend to take Honours. But the studetns opting for Computer Science (Hons.) will take a test on Physics and Mathematics of 50 marks each and those opting for Economics (Hons.) on Mathematics and English of 50 marks each. Selection for Statistics General and Computer Sc. General will be made on the basis of criteria to be decided by the respective departments. Similarly, the P.G. Students are also admitted after the publication of the results of the C. U. degree examination through an admission test and/or an interview.
LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The college uniform is white trousers, white shirts and black shoes. Wearing slippers is discouraged.
The results are displayed on the notice board within 25 days of the examinations.
Regular attendence at lectures is also taken into account while promoting a student to the next higher class or permitting him to appear at examinations. Guardians are asked to meet the Principal and the Heads of the Departments concerned in case their wards do not fare satisfactorily in the examinatins.
COLLEGE UNIFORM
THE COLLEGE EXAMINATIONSMid Semester 4th week of September & March
UG Semester In December & May
PG Semester In December & May
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The hallmark of the campus life is numerous activities, academic and non-academic, t h a t are organised both at the college and the hostels throughout the year. Such activities add spice to the otherwise routine-bound life of students at the college and at the hostels, and also go a long way towards the overall development of a student's personality by giving him an opportunity for
self- expression which the classroom cannot always provide. Eminent teachers and personalities are invited to deliver lecturers at seminars and symposia. Artistes are invited to perform at various cultural functions. Students themselves are encouraged to participate in departmental seminar lectures, debates, quiz
competitions, music and poetry-reading sessions, drawing, and dramatic performances. Competitions are held annually. A three-
day exhibition is organised biennially where students work on various projects. Besides, birth anniversaries of saints of different religions and national leaders, national days and other auspicious days are celebrated with due solemnity and enthusiasm. Cultural functions are also organised.
Audio-Visual Unit e-Class Room
State-of-the-Art Conference Room Meditation Room
Music Room Swimming Pool
Open Air Theatre Open air Gymnasium and Assembly Space
125 KVA Kirloskar Green Canopy Diesel Gen-erator Set with AMF Panel (440V III Phase) for college
Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Plant for three hostels and college building along with Pre and Post treatment system with output per day per unit 4800-6000 ltr.
Seven Water-coolers Two exclusive examination halls in the top floor of the college
Equipped NCC and NSS rooms EPR Instrument for Chemistry Research
Modernized/Overhauled Instrument/Computer Laboratory for Chemistry Department
Modernization of the college hall is in progress.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIESRegular training is given to the students to develop skills in sports, physical exercises and athletics. There is a Central Council of Physical Education which works jointly with the College Council of Games and Sports for this purpose. Under the supervision of qualified instructors, students are trained in parades and physical exercises as well as in games and sports. Football, cricket, volley ball, basket ball, hockey ete. are played in different seasons of the year. The vast playing fields and the stadium offer them ample space. The competitive matches are all held in the Ashrama Stadium. Our college also hosts various University Championships at this venue. Indoor games such as table tennis and carom are very popular. A state-of-the art Swimming Pool has been constructed recently near the hostels where the students take regular swimming exercise.
GAMES & SPORTS
Other than SC / ST and National Talent Search Scholarships, the College offers the following speical Awards and Scholarships :
i) Swami Lokeswarananda Award and Scholarships :
Installed in the memory of Srimat Swami Lokeswaranandaji Maharaj, one of the most illustrious monks of the Ramakrishna Order and the founder of this Ashrama, this award is the most prestigious one for a student of our college. There are two awards, one each for a deserving student from the Postgraduate & Undergraduate Courses, given annually for all-round excellence. The achiever is chosen through an elaborate staining system by a panel of jury, which ensures that the recipient has not only shown a rare academic brilliance, but also excelled in various fields of Sports, Co-curricular Activities & the like. A winner of Swami Lokeswarananda Award must also have played the role of an ideal student in the hostel during his tenure in the college, having led a regular, active as well as disciplined life with a sincere effort to imbibe the ideal of the Institution as far as practicable.
The recipients of the award in 2014 are – a) PG Course: Sriman Samrat Das b) UG Course: Sriman Aishik Bhattacharyaii) Dr. Pratul Ch. Rakshit Awardiii) Late Debendranath Biswas and Sailabala Biswas scholarships out of an endowment of
`. 1 Crore instituted by Prof. Nirendra Nath Biswas (Alaska, USA) to be given to 50 students.iv) Scholarships from other Endowment Fundsv) Memorial Prizesvi) Trophies in the names of Sister Nivedita, Girish Chandra Ghosh & Rabindranath Tagore.The awardees are selected on the basis of their academic performance, involvement in corporate life, disciplined conduct and love for the values of life.
PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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One of the most active bodies on the campus is the Prakritipremi Parisat (Nature Lovers' Council). The sylvan setting of our campus is a treat for nature lovers. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, birds and insects, trees and plants of myriad hues and species and even to migratory birds. The students develop a predilection for bird-watching and nature-watching. Among the other committees are Seva Parisat (Council of Social Service), Vitarka 0 Alochana Parisat (Council of Debate and Symposia), Sanskritik Anusthan Parisat (Council of Cultural Functions), Krira 0 Vyayam Parisat (Council of Games and Sports).
The Secretary of the Cultural Council also functions as the Secretary General of the Students' Body. The Secretaries and Dy. Secretaries of other Councils become its members. Student members of these bodies are nominated by the Principal from among the First Year boys. The Second Year students elect their representatives through ballots for the next 2 years.
The college publishes a biennial magazine called ABHIH. Students & teachers can find for themselves a suitable medium of self-expression in the pages of this magazine which reflects the evidences of their productive thinking in different fields. Many a time it is been enriched by the contribution of the eminent Monks of Ramakrishna Order also. Each Department of the college and the three Bhavanas (Hostels) also publish & duly update their own hand-written wall-magazines throughout the year.
The college also has a very active N.C.C. and N.S.S. wings. Every year cadets pass the N.C.C.
'8' and 'C' certificate examinations. Some of them attend camps at various places in West Bengal and outside as part of the N.C.C. programme. The N.S.S. unit holds social service camps in r ural areas where students and teachers work in collaboration with local youths. Usually the programme includes road construction, road repairs, cleaning tanks, adult literacy work, sale off T.B. seals, helping the blind boys in their studies,
COUNCILS AND STUDENTS' BODY
COLLEGE MAGAZINES
N.C.C. & N.S.S.
Students of poor families are given concessions in respect of the consolidated monthly fees. They must apply for such concessions at the time of admission only. Scholarships are given on the basis of their performance in examinations. Prof. Nirendranath Biswas of Alaska, USA has contributed Rs. One crore for maintaining 50 students. There are other generous persons contributing towards scholarship funds.
Since this is a residential college with autonomy, students are to attend at least 80% of the lectures delivered per semester / per year.
Besides the Governing Body there are several Councils, Cells and Boards like
1. Academic Council
2. IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)
3. Board of Studies for each Department, both General and Honours courses
4. Placement Cell
5. Exam. Committee
6. Finance Committee
7. Hostel Committee
8. PF Committee for Hostel Staff
9. Disciplinary Committee
10. Grievance Redressal Committee etc.
There are two major vacations for students - the Summer Vacation and the Puja Vacation. The students are to go home during these vacations. On other occasions, a letter addressed to the Principal, by the guardian, explaining the reasons for leave of absence from the hostel is mandatory. Such leaves are, however, discouraged as they interfere with the normal routine of studies and the continuity of disciplined life. Students are required to return in time after all vacations and leaves. If they fail to do so, they will be liable to disciplinary measures.
Frequent visits by guardians are discouraged. They are allowed to visit their wards on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in the afternoon till the 1st bell of the evening prayer rings. Guardians are to meet their wards in the visitors' room or in the common room of the Bhavana concerned. They are
CONCESSIONS IN FEES
ATTENDANCE
DIFFERENT COMMITTEES & CELLS
VACATION
conducting classes for poor local youths, quiz sessions and cultural programmes. For the past few years, we have chosen a nearby village Arapanch for all these social welfare activities. Every year in December, the N.S.S., in collaboration with West Bengal Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association, organises a Blood Donation camp a t the Brahmananda Bhavana premises.
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Since the college is completely residential; hostels form an integral part of it. At present, the college has three hostels: Brahmananda Bhavana, Shri Gauranga Bhavana, Ramakrishnananda Bhavana. Construction of another hostel, Adbhutananda Bhavana, exclusively for PG students, is in progress. Each hostel has its own dining-hall, shrine, study hall and especially common room where the students have access to various indoor games, daily newspapers and magazines, and selected programmes on the television. Moreover, the hostels are equipped with basic facilities to meet the requirements of the students - the washer man, the cobbler, the barber, tailoring shop, and even a multi-gym.
A healthy combination of rigorous discipline and individual freedom forms the basis of the hostel life. To relieve monotony, utmost care is taken to ensure an all-round development of each student. Also, the hostel life here gives an individual student an opportunity to share his joys and hardships with others, and initiates him into a healthy community life.
Each hostel is managed by a superintendent, a warden and some supervisors. Their duty is to look after the students individually and try to make up for the absence of their parents, as far as practicable.
We insist that the students to abide by the follow ing sets of discipline:
1) They may go out, when necessary, with permission from the hostel authorities and return before the evening prayer.
2) They must attend the prayers both at morning and in the evening.
3 Use of PC or Laptop is strictly forbidden and the use of electronic devices viz. camera, ipod,
It is expected that once a student is admitted to this college, he would continue until he completes his course without break. If there is a break in his studies in 1st Year, a degree student will generally have to leave the college after he completes the year and takes examination. It is not possible to keep a degree student in the hostel for more than three years.
If the college authority finds it necessary to request a guardian to withdraw his ward from the college for any reason (which may or may not be disclosed) at any time of the year, the guardian will have to comply. Caution money is refunded within six month of withdrawal.
HOSTEL INFRASTRUCTURE
WITHDRAWAL
strictly not allowed to visit their wards in their rooms at the Bhavanas. The same procedure is to be followed when an interview with the Principal or member of the staff in the hostel is sought. No visitors can be accommodated in the hostels at night. No visitors are allowed on weekdays.
On the whole, the food supplied is simple but nutritious. The hostel supplies two main meals consisting of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and snacks in the mornings and afternoons. Variety in the daily menu, as far as possible, is arranged for.
FOOD
The day's work in the hostels begins with prayer in the shrines. This is repeated in the evening. The prayer includes devotional songs, readings from the scriptures, followed by Contemplation and Meditation for some time. Through each student has freedom to follow his own faith, attendance is compulsory at these prayer sessions, for this is good for the mental health of the students. We do not preach any dogma, we pay due homage to all faiths and prophets. Besides, the daily work of the college begins with a short prayer attended by the students, teachers and members of the non- teaching Staff.
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
mobile phone etc. is discouraged. Generator services are available in the room-light points. Newspapers are readily available in the stand.
4) They can wear pajamas during bedtime only and shorts during playtime in the playground. They will go nowhere else, not even towards the main gate, wearing shorts and pajamas.
5) Use of T.V is restricted to games and some related programmes.
6) Students will keep their rooms, toilets etc. neat, clean and tidy.
7) They will see to it that wastage of food is minimized. They will come to the dining hall in time and participate in serving the food according to the duty roster whenever necessary.
8) They must not go out from their rooms or study and also from Bhavanas or outside the Ashrama Campus during the study hours which follow the daily time-table: 6.30 a.m. - 9.15 a.m. (1 p.m.- 4 p.m. during holidays); after evening prayer till 8.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. - 11 p.m. in rooms(upto midnight in study). The winter time -table is similarly adjusted.
9) Multigym, TT, Carom, Hockey, Volleyball, Lawn-Tennis, Swimming, Cricket- all these facilities should be utilized in proper time slotted for play and pastime.
10) Bicycles are not allowed.
11) Mobile Phones to be used only inside the hostel rooms.
12) Address of the local guardian must be provided at the time of admission.
13) Tuition from external sources is discouraged.
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The Ashrama has a well-equipped hospital, named Aragya Bhavana, with 27 beds for the Ashramites where 24 hour medical care is available. Qualified doctors are in regular attendance, and some specialists including an oculist, a pathologist, an ENT specialist and a dentist visit every week. The boys are admitted to the hospital for indoor care. Moreover, recently an Ayurvedic Dispensary has become functional in the campus itself. Apart from multidimensional ayurvedic treatments, like Panchakarma etc., many specialist doctors of this unit regularly provide medical support to the students. A well-equipped pathology section has become fully operational here.
MEDICAL CARE
During prayer time, all students must wear white dhotis and chadars. When not in college uniform, students should wear dresses as simple as possible in keeping with the Ashrama decorum.
DRESS CODE
Each student should carry at least one cotton carpet (satranchi), one light mattress, two bed- sheets, one pillow with two covers, and one mosquito-net. A woollen blanket or quilt will be necessary for the winter.
The size of the bedstead supplied by the college is 6' x 2.5'. Bedding should be made according to this size. The college supplies bed-covers.
BEDDING
Since we admit quite a considerable percentage of economically challenged students, we need the help from 'generous public. They can institute scholarships in memory of their near and dear ones. We carefully handle this scheme and see to it that really deserving students become their beneficiaries. Donations, of any amount, will be most gratefully received by the College authority. Thanks letter and Tax Exemption Certificate will be issued in favour of the donors or sponsors. The name of the donor and the sponsor will be published in the annual short report.
APPEAL TO THE GENEROUS HEARTS
The college has a well-organised Alumni Association, called the Mahavidyalaya Praktani. While the Praktani basks in the glory of its numerous well-placed, renowned ex-students, it always gives sincere efforts to gather resources from them and stand by the needy students, present and past, and the staff of the college, to help them in their hours of need. The Praktani also arranges a colourful Re-union of the ex-students on the 25th December every alternate year ending with oddnumerals e.g., 2007,2009, 2011 and 2013 etc.
MAHAVIDYALAYA PRAKTANI (ALUMNI ASSOCIATION)
There is a Students' Bank at the college library where students can deposit and withdraw money at will. At the hostels, students are advised not keep more than Rs.100/- with them to avoid any risk of loss.
BANK ACCOUNT SERVICE
As a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, a three- day Intra-College Fest "Utthisthata' was organized in September 2009 and it has become an annual event since then. Events like skit, extempore, quiz, caption contest, story-telling form part of the programme. Students also stage theme-oriented plays and organize different musical performances. For special programs Guest Artists are also invited. The venues of the program are the College hall & the Vivekananda Centenary Auditorium. The Students look forward to the programme throughout the year and participate in it enthusiastically.
The Annual Celebrations of UTTHISHTATA, 2013 was held from September 18 to September 20th 2013.
On September 18, 2013 the programme began with a Talk Show with Sri Anjan Deb, a renowned theatre personality. This event was conducted by Prof. Achintyam Chatterjee, Associate Professor of Political Science. The event was followed by a game show ‘HA-JA-BA-RA-LA’.
UTTHISTHATA: INTRA COLLEGE FEST
With the introduction of Autonomy in 2008-09, the College has also been empowered to confer, in concurrence with the University of Calcutta, Graduate & Postgraduate degrees to the students after their successful completion of the courses. Accordingly, after the First Convocation held on 13th April 2013, the Second Convocation was held along with the Annual Prize-giving Ceremony on March19, 2014.
Sarisha, kindly graced the occasion as the President.
Prof. Basab Chaudhuri, Registrar, University of Calcutta, was present as the Guest-in-Chief.
The Convocation address was delivered by Prof. Ajoy Kumar Roy, Director, Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur, Howrah.
CONVOCATION
Donations for Research purposes are exempted (175%) from income tax u/S 35(1)(ii) of the IT Act, 1961. However, donations for all other purposes are exempted u/S 80G of the IT Act, 1961. We request the contributors to send us DO/cheque to be drawn in favour of "Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur" with a forwarding letter mentioning PAN (if any) and purpose.Online donations/ e-donations are acceptable (For details please visit www.rkmcnarendrapur.org)
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APPENDIX (Schedule of the Fees & Charges at the time of Admission)
FeesThree year
Degree course(2014-2015)
Total ( ` )M.Sc. / M.A.(2014-2015)
Total ( ` )
A. Rate of Consolidated monthly fees for food, establishment, development and tuition
` 2200.00 ` 2200.00
B. Charges payable at the time of admission (for College and Hostel)
` 2000.00 ` 3000.00
i) Consolidated monthly fees ` 2200.00(for July)
` 3200.00(for July &
August)
ii) Annual Charges ` 4500.00 ` 4500.00
iii) University Registration fees ` 170.00 ` 170.00(As applicable)
b) Physics/Computer Sc. ` 3000.00 ` 16000.00 ` 4000.00(Physics)
` 20000.00
c) Statistics/Mathematics ` 1000.00 ` 14000.00
On September 19, 2013 an Inter Bhavana Drama Competition was arranged. Kabir Mrityu,the play staged by the boys of Brahmananda Bhavana was adjudged the best play.
On September 20, 2013 the much awaited ‘Treasure Hunt’, a puzzle solving team event took place. On the same day there was a ‘Students Programme’ and a ‘Musical Evening’ presented by the famous folk singer Sri Swapan Basu.
