Diamond Harbour Women's University

Diamond Harbour Women’s University came into existence in 2013. It was established under West Bengal Act XXXVII of 2012 on 28th January 2013. It is the first University in this region and has been envisaged in answer to the long standing requirement of the girl-student of this region and beyond for greater scope in the search for attainment of selfhood. This is a region with strong links to the metropolis Kolkata. It is well connected by road and rail and is the gateway to the Sunderbans, an eco-region of recognized significance. The University has already started functioning from the academic year 2014-15 with the introduction of 2- year, 4- semester PG courses in six subjects; Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Education and Women’s Studies. Classes are presently being held in a three storied dedicated academic building within the campus of the Fakir Chand College located close to the Diamond Harbour Railway Station. From the coming academic session ie AY 2015-16 the University proposes to introduce few more post graduate courses including M.Sc courses in science. Later in due course the University will move to its own campus near Sarisha crossing in Diamond Harbour. The present Vice Chancellor, Prof. Anuradha Mukhopadhyay joined her duties in early 2015.