Santipur College

Santipur College was established on 22 July 1948 by local educationists of Santipur under the guidance of the then Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Pandit Laxmi Kanta Maitra. The college began functioning at the Kharjala Garden House of Mr. Atal Bihari Maitra and was initially affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It started in a two-storied building with only 48 students. By the 2014–2015 session, the college had grown to 15 departments and served 4,690 students. It is now affiliated to the University of Kalyani. The college offers undergraduate courses in both science and arts/commerce streams. Science departments include Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Computer Application. Arts and Commerce departments include Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Political Science, Philosophy, Economics, and Commerce. Santipur College has been awarded a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In a notable event, students demonstrated in front of the college on 31 August 2021 against the non-issuance of mark sheets.