St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College, Liberal arts college in Amherst Street, Kolkata, India
St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College is a liberal arts institution offering undergraduate degrees in humanities and sciences located near the University of Calcutta. The campus centers on a heritage building complex with classrooms, a library, and sports facilities serving over 2000 students.
The institution was established in 1864 by the Church Missionary Society and moved to its current location on Raja Rammohan Roy Sarani in 1908. This relocation reflected the institution's growth and its deeper integration into Calcutta's educational landscape.
The college operates as a religious minority institution open to students of all backgrounds under Indian constitutional protections. This approach has shaped its role in the community as a place where people from different faiths study and live together.
The campus is centrally located and accessible by public transport, with nearby streets connecting to other cultural sites in the area. Wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds, and cooler morning or evening hours are best for exploring the surroundings.
The campus has nurtured three remarkable alumni whose careers shaped Indian culture and history: freedom fighter Bipin Chandra Pal, filmmaker Tarun Majumdar, and historian Nisith Ranjan Ray. These connections highlight how the institution's influence extended far beyond its classrooms over many decades.
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