ABOUT arariacollege.co.in

The domain arariacollege.co.in is the official website of Araria College, a constituent public college in Araria district, Bihar, India. Founded in 1973, it stands as the oldest and most influential higher education institution in this region, established to serve students from border areas near West Bengal and Nepal.

HISTORY & FOUNDERS

• The college traces its roots to 1944, conceived at Gokul Krishna Ashram during the Quit India Movement, and formally established in 1973 after India’s independence.
• Notable freedom fighters and leaders such as Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Sudhanshu, Ram Narayan Mandal, Bhola Paswan Shastri, and Rai Bahadur Durga played pivotal roles in founding the institution.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Araria College offers a diverse array of academic courses, catering to the educational needs of the district:

• Undergraduate Degrees: B.A. (13 Honors subjects including Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, English, Hindi, Sociology, Urdu, Sanskrit, Economics, Philosophy, Mathematics)
• B.Sc. (with 5 Honors subjects) and B.Com (3 Honors subjects)
• Postgraduate Degrees: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com. in select disciplines
• Professional Courses: Self-financing B.C.A. (Hons) launched in 1997, followed by B.C.A. semester courses and B.B.A. programs
• Community Education: Hosts IGNOU and Nalanda Open University (NOU) study centres and a community college.

FACULTY & STAFF

• Staff includes experienced faculty like Dr. Ashok Pathak, Principal since 2003, along with department heads and lecturers in subjects like Philosophy and Political Science.
• Faculty engage in professional development and research, guiding both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

CAMPUS & INFRASTRUCTURE

• Spanning approximately 47 acres, the campus includes a main academic building and an expansive Rangbhumi Maidan featuring the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
• Facilities include departments for Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, student hostels, extensive sports grounds with potential for further development.
• Offers online services such as fee payment, exam and registration form processing.

REPUTATION & ACCREDITATION

• Holds an "A" grade accreditation from NAAC, reflecting strong academic and administrative performance.
• Acts as a key educational and cultural hub for the largely agrarian and underserved community of Araria.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Location: Jai Prakash Nagar, Araria – 854311, Bihar, India
• Email: arariacollegeararia@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER

The domain arariacollege.co.in serves as the official online presence of Araria College, offering historical and academic information about its programs, faculty, and infrastructure. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, details related to courses, seat availability, fees, staff, and campus amenities may change. Prospective students and stakeholders are strongly advised to verify current information through direct contact with the college or through official university notifications.