Lady Brabourne College

Computer Facilities :

The college has been running a computer certificate course in collaboration with Webel Informatics Ltd. (A Govt. of West Bengal undertaking) for the benefit of the students since 1996. The course has been subjected to regular review to suit the requirements of the students. Since the last academic session separate syllabi for the humanities, the bio-science and the pure science disciplines have been framed, each to be taught over a period of three years.

A nominal course fee of Rs 500/- per annum is charged per student for the smooth running of this self – financing Programme .The certificates awarded on successful completion of the course are jointly issued by the Principal of the college and Webel Informatics Ltd. (A Govt. of West Bengal undertaking) under the department of 'Information & Technology', Govt. of West Bengal

The motivation behind running this course is to give students proper grounding in the versatile use of computers against minimum effort and expense .For science students the course is preparatory for portions of degree syllabi involving computer programming. All students are expected to participate in this programme so that they may equip themselves beyond their degree course for any future career options they may wish to pursue.

Broadband connection and Networking facility is available for better communication.

The Departments of Physics, Statistics and Microbiology have their own computer units while the Mathematics and Geography Departments continue to expand their facilities. State Government has released funds for further improvement of the computer facilities.

Library :

Smt. Mitali Bhattacharrya, Librarian,M.A.M.Lib.Sc.(C.U)

Librarian : vacant

The college library with a collection of approximately 100,000 books besides magazines and journals, located on the first floor of the main building, is equipped with reading room facility for students and teachers. Students are issued two borrower’s cards each at the time of admission. Library rules are clearly stated in the college prospectus. Old students of the college doing postgraduate courses elsewhere are allowed to use the library only for reference purposes with special permission from the Principal. Apart from the general library each department has a seminar library collection, which the students can access at the discretion of the departmental faculty.

The general library has recently undergone total computerization and has received a grant from the National Archives, Govt. of India for retro conversion, binding and preservation, of rare books, cataloguing etc. The State Government also released funds for the modernization of the College Library. Students can now access searching and browsing options and can also use the internet in the library.

Hostel Facility :

Outstation students who take admission to the college are extended the facilities of a college Hostel which is situated adjacent to the college premises. Messing in the Hostel is maintained on hygienic standards and boarders are required to observe the rules. Ragging is strictly prohibited. Fortunately, so far, there has been no untoward incidence.

Seats numbering 207 are allotted purely on the basis of merit. The Principal is the ex-officio in-charge of the hostel which is run by supervisory staff under the superintendent. The hostel is provided with library and gym facilities, apart from the usual medium of entertainment and pastime in the common room. UGC has sanctioned funds for the construction of an additional Hostel for both UG and PG students where by the number of seats will go up to 315 from 207.

Superintendent: Smt. Writuparna Chakraborty Dept. of Geography.

Asst. Superintendent:- vacant

College Canteen :

The college canteen has been upgraded to maintain better hygienic standards and is equipped to cope with the mid-break rush efficiently with additional space assigned recently. A canteen has also been opened on the second campus of the college, in the PG building, where hostel students can also enjoy evening snacks.

Career Counseling and job placement :

The Career Counselling and Job Placement Committee of the College has been organizing various programmes for career development and job placements since 2002. In the session 2006—07 major IT/BPO organizations like Infosys, TCS, IBM, Cognizant (CTS), Tech Mahendra, Accenture and WIPRO conducted campus recruitment programmes for final year undergraduate students. 75 (seventy five) interested and eligible students from all streams have been selected for placements last year (2007) by these high profile companies. Infosys also initiated their Campus Ambassador programme both in 2006 and 2007 from among interested students. This year 3G, Satyam, TCS and IBM Daksh also recruited some students.

Financial Assistance Granted To Students :

The Students’ Welfare Committee arranges for one time financial assistance to students for which applications are invited annually.

Prizes, Certificates and Scholarships :

The College awards prizes and certificates for academic and cultural distinctions as well as for excellence in sports activities. All prizes are awarded to the students at the Annual Prize Giving Ceremony which takes place as part of the Foundation Day celebrations of the college. The coveted Roma Chaudhuri Memorial prize is awarded to the most outstanding student of the year while the P.C.Chandra Gold medal adorns the best all –round performer.

Apart from the college prizes a host of endowment prizes are awarded to students for academic distinction in various subjects at different levels.

Government sponsored Merit scholarships both at the National and State levels can be availed apart from scholarships awarded by some local bodies and organizations.