South Malda College (SMC), Malda was established in 1995.

The college has played a pioneering role since inception in spreading higher education and scientific attitudes within the predominantly rural areas.

This is a private and affiliated college.

The College strives for socio-cultural as well as educational betterment of the surrounding areas.

The college is recognized by UGC under 2(f) & 12(b).

The College comes under the Gour Banga University, established in 2008 and situated in Malda District.

The University was started with a mission to disseminate knowledge to fulfill growing socio-economic and technical manpower needs in the region.

This is a State University established under the West Bengal Act XXVI 0f 2007.

The University is approved by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.