Burdwan Raj College, Burdwan was established in 1881. The College was affiliated to the University of Burdwan.

Burdwan Raj College is one of the premier and oldest (established in 1881) colleges not only in the district of Burdwan but also in the whole state of West Bengal. The picturesque campus of about 17 acres is situated at the centre of the town, adjacent to the Railway Station, Medical College and Hospital and The University of Burdwan. The serene beauty of Shyamsayar adds grandeur to the College. The name of the College is so widespread that it needs no introduction. Nevertheless, a glimpse of the portrait of the College is cheering, a kind of sweet remembrance we always like to cherish.

It is one of the premier and oldest colleges not only in the district of Burdwan but also in the whole state of West Bengal. The college carries a long association with the Maharajas of Burdwan, namely, Tej Chand, Mahatab Chand and Aftab Chand.

The royal patronage was taken over by the Govt. of West Bengal in 1956 under the sponsoring scheme and in 1960. The College is recognized as an excellent academic institution. It has produced a galaxy of eminent personalities in various fields of arts, science, commerce and not the least, politics and administration.

Its aims and objectives and achievements. Mere education for education’s sake is not their goal; education with a mission to strengthen human bond in the larger perspective of the globe is their emphasis.

The picturesque campus of about 17 acres is situated at the centre of the town, adjacent to the railway station, Medical College, district Hospital and the University of Burdwan. The serene beauty of Shyamsayar adds grandeur to the college.

The name of the college is so widespread that it needs no cintroduction.

Nevertheless, a glimpse of the portrait of the college is cheering, a kind of sweet remembrance we always like to cherish.

From the very beginning Burdwan Raj College is recognized as an excellent academic institution where learning goes hand in hand with instilling values that transform human beings, nay society. It has produced a galaxy of eminent personalities in various fields of arts, science, commerce and not the least, politics and administration. The long list of luminous personalities speaks a lot about the College, its aims and objectives and achievements. Mere education for education’s sake is not our goal; education with a mission to strengthen human bond in the larger perspective of the globe is our emphasis. The College always feels the need of values that can unite human beings in a society which is torn by disquiet, disorder and disintegration. Hence is the necessity of code of conduct on the part of students.