GM or Gour Mahavidyalaya was established in 1985. It offers both general and honors undergraduate courses in science and arts streams like BA and B.Sc. It also offered Self Financed courses and PG courses in distance mode. The admission is done based on merit as per Choice based credit system. The application mode is online. 

Gour Mahavidyalaya Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1985 | Public
Affiliated To University of Gour Banga
Accredited By NAAC – Grade B+
Recognized By UGC
Courses Offered BA, B.Sc, and BCA
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Facilities Available Cafeteria, Computer Labs, Laboratory, Library, NSS
Official Website https://www.gourmaha.org/

Gour Mahavidyalaya Courses

Gour Mahavidyalaya offers various UG courses in arts and science stream with various specializations. Details are as follows:

Courses Details
BA (Hons.) Specialization:English, Bengali, History, Sociology, Education, Geography, Political Science, Mass Communication & Journalism, Sanskrit, Arabic
Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:45% in the qualifying exam OR 40% aggregate and 50% marks in the subject
Selection Criteria:Merit-Based
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BA Specialization:English, Bengali, History, Sociology, Education, Geography, Political Science, Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Arabic, Physical Education
Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:45% in the qualifying exam
OR
40% aggregate and 50% marks in the subject
Selection Criteria:Merit-Based
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B.Sc (Hons.) Specialization:Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Food & Nutrition
Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:45% in the qualifying exam OR 40% aggregate and 50% marks in the subject
Selection Criteria:Merit-Based
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B.Sc Specialization:Chemistry, Zoology, Botany
Duration:3 Years
Eligibility:45% in the qualifying exam OR 40% aggregate and 50% marks in the subject
Selection Criteria:Merit-Based
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BCA Duration:3 Years
Eligibility: should have passed10+2
Selection Criteria:Merit-Based
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Gour Mahavidyalaya Admission

Registration forms for the college are available online.

How to Apply?

  • On the official college website, select the college name, and add in the details asked.
  • Admission form Fill up fees will henceforth be fixed at INR 150 instead of INR 300 for the Honours courses and INR 100 for the General courses.
  • Submit the application form.

Gour Mahavidyalaya Scholarship

Various scholarship programs are in place to provide financial assistance to students.

  • SC, ST, Dhakis, Minorities Scholarships – Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal
  • Kanyasri Prakalpa – Govt. of West Bengal
  • Sitaram Jindal Scholarship – Jindal Group of Industries
  • Beedi Workers – Govt. of West Bengal
  • Talent Search Support Programme – West Bengal Minority Development & Finance Corporation
  • Nirman Karmi Scholarship – Govt. of West Bengal
  • Handicapped Stipend – Central Govt.

Gour Mahavidyalaya Facilities

  • Hostels: The college provides hostel facilities to both boys and girls. 
  • Library: 4080 square feet of library space consists of almost 30,000 books. It has a book bank facility for poorer students. Three well-furnished rooms are present, 2 of which are for students, and 1 for teachers.
  • NSS: These work in close collaboration with local NGOs. These help in personality development and also participate in providing welfare to rural areas.
  • Other Facilities: Computer center, seminar room, student health home, canteen, etc.

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Gour Mahavidyalaya Faculty

The college has highly qualified faculty members with Ph.D. qualifications. There are a total of 60 faculty members out of which 10 are Ph.D. holders.

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Gour Mahavidyalaya FAQs

Ques. Are there any reservations at Gour Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. Yes. As per the Govt. of West Bengal’s Backward Class Welfare Department –

  • 22% reservation for SC students
  • 0.6% for ST
  • 2 seats in each honors subject are for the Physically Handicapped

Ques. Does Gour Mahavidyalaya have an alumni association?

Ans. Yes. These organize a reunion and cultural programs. They also offer ideas for infrastructure improvement for the college. A fee of INR 10 is applicable.

Ques. What are the fees for enrolling in Gour Mahavidyalaya’s courses?

Ans. Find fee structure is-

  • BA- INR 1,350 (1st Year Fees)
  • B.A {Hons.}- INR 1,650 (1st Year Fees)
  • B.Sc {Hons.}- INR 2,700 (1st Year Fees)
  • B.Sc- INR 2,300 (1st Year Fees)

Ques. Is there any placement cell at Gour Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. Gour Mahavidyalaya has a highly active career counseling and placement cell. Frequent workshops and seminars are held by different companies and experts in the state. Career talks are also organized by the District Employment Exchange Department in collaboration with the career counseling cell. In 2018-2019, various recruitments and seminars were held, and multiple students were selected for future employment.

Ques. What documents are required for admission at Gour Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The following documents are required a the time of admission at Gour Mahavidyalaya:

  • Madhyamik Certificate for proofing Date of Birth both original and one Xerox copy.
  • H.S. Mark sheet in original & 3 copies Self Attested Xerox copies.
  • H.S. Certificate in original & 3 copies Self Attested Xerox copies.
  • Bank Challan in Original for proving Online Admission and 1 no. Xerox copy.
  • Caste Certificate in Original and 1 copy Xerox copy.
  • Recent Passport Size Photograph – 2 copies.
  • School Leaving Certificate in Original.
  • Printed Application Form while the application was made.