Tufangang Mahavidyalaya(TM), Cooch Behar is a Co-Education college & ccredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and recognized by the UGC under 2(f) & 12(b).

The foundation stone of Tufanganj College was laid on 26th March 1969 by the then District Magistrate of Cooch behar and the name of the college was Tufanganj College and Institute of Agriculture. Later, on 29.11.70 the Institute of Agriculture was taken over by the Govt. of West Bengal and started Farmers' Training Centre. On 02.11.71. the College was renamed as Tufanganj College in a meeting of the College Committee. Further, the aforesaid Committee in its meeting on 17.11.71. decided to start the College from 1971-'72 academic session in anticipation of the Government's approval, with the Principal, seven lecturers, one clerk, two peons, one night guard and one sweeper. The College was inaugurated on 23.12.1971 by the District Magistrate of Cooch Behar. Approval was sanctioned by the Govt. of West Bengal and the University of North Bengal on 24.12.1971 and 12.01.1972 respectively for the glorious start of the college from 1971-'72 academic session. At that time the student strength was 48 for Pre University and 38 for B.A. (Total enrollment being 86).

The college was established to promote higher education in this area & providing the needs of higher and quality education of the local people.

The college offers undergraduate courses in Arts and commerce stream. The college is well equipped with all modern facilities.A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to the students of the college.

This is a state university situated near Siliguri in Darjeeling district. The University was established by Act of the Legislature of West Bengal in 1962. This was the first university in the region.

MISSION

1. To foster interactive teaching-learning ambiance conducive to the quest and pursuit of higher studies
2. To infuse zeal, curiosity and adaptability to the contemporary challenges
3. To harness latent potentialities and to strive for holistic development of the young learners
4. To sensitize learners about gender discrimination, human rights and environmental issues
5. To impart moral, ethical and community oriented values and outlook
6. To prepare the learners for the emerging employment opportunities
7. To ensure optimal and effective use of available infrastructure and resources
8. To set benchmarks in teaching, learning and governance
9. And to uphold transparency in teaching and administration

OBJECTIVES

1. To provide equitable and fair opportunity to the learners
2. To cater to the special needs of SC, ST, OBC, Minority and poor learners
3. To facilitate the learners to be responsible citizenry
4. To promote creativity and extra-curricular potentiality among learners
5. To develop and maintain peaceful, cordial relations among all stakeholders
6. To encourage cleanliness, friendship and cooperative efforts and orientation
7. To sustain research culture among the faculties
8. To establish linkage with civil society organisations and activists
9. To generate resources from external sources
10. To adapt to economic and technological changes and challenges
11. And to promote and preserve local culture through extensive activities