Maharaja Manindra Chandra College, Kolkata was established in 1941. Its affiliated to University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

On the 15 July 1941, a great expectation of the people living North of Beadon Street was fulfilled with the foundation of Maharaja Manindra Chandra College at 20, Ramkanto Bose Street, Kolkata-700003. It had been possible due to the drive and initiative of some spirit of Dr. Panchanan Neogi I.E.S (Retd.), a well-known educationist of the time and the benevolence of Maharaja Sris Chandra Nandi of Cossimbazar.

The genesis of the college may be traced to a public meeting held on December 15, 1940, at 44/A, New Shyambazar Street. A resolution was adopted in that meeting to the effect that an Arts, Science and commerce college be opened in memory of the illustrious Maharaja Manindra Chandra Nandi of Cossimbazar at 20, Ramakanto Bose Street, Kolkata. His son Hon’ble Maharaja Sris Chandra Nandi kindly consented to hand over the premises to the proposed Governing Body of the College. The College, in course of time, under the able stewardship of its illustrious Principals, assumed the status of one of the premier colleges of Kolkata and has been accredited by NAAC in the year 2011 with grade ‘B’. The College has celebrating its Platinum Jubilee in the Session 2015-16.

The college has completed seventy three years of its glorious existence and has served the cause of higher education in Kolkata and its suburbs. The college has a dedicated and sincere faculty for whom the academic interests of the students are of utmost importance and can boast of consistently excellent Results in the university examinations, far surpassing the university average.

A cordial yet informal teacher - student relationship exists creating an atmosphere conducive to all-round progress while also laying emphasis on overall personality development. 

VISION

Our vision is to become a dynamic and vibrant institution of excellence in higher education.

The College thrives by responding to changing social realities through the advancement and application of knowledge and wisdom. We strive to impart updated knowledge and instill strength of mind, expanded intellect, ability to stand on their own two feet and a deep sense of social commitment among our students. The College nurtures the students to create a human-centred, ecologically sustainable and equitable world that encourages and defends dignity, equal opportunity, social justice and human rights for all.

MISSION

The college aims at the academic, intellectual, moral and economic uplift of students. It proposes to maintain creative thinking and unity in diversity. It intends to provide modern teaching learning and cater to job-oriented courses as well.The outreach programmes of our college try to ensure that enterprising and career-minded students find keys to future self-advancement and economic self-sufficiency.

We look forward to the achievements of our students and bring out the best from within them so that sparkling minds can face the baffling challenges of the modern day world and make it a better place to live.We also looking forward to meeting the demands of fresh studies in modern areas of education, the departments of the college organise PowerPoint presentation, film shows, educational tours students’ seminars etc. to improve student’s receptivity.