Santipur College (SC), Santipur was established in 1948.

This is a Self Financing, Co-education College.

The college is affiliated to University of Kalyani, established in 1960.

The University was set-up in the post independence period.

The University has a three-star accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

The University is an academic hub of sub urban region of West Bengal.

The University provides academic guidance and leadership to several affiliated degree colleges and its territorial jurisdiction extends to the districts of Nadia, Murshidabad and parts of North 24 Parganas.