Willingdon College, Sangli , Maharashtra

Deccan Education Society's Willingdon College, Sangli

P.O. Vishrambag, Sangli (T),
Sangli (Dist.), Maharashtra - 416 415, India

+91 233 - 2601131 / +91 3025150 / +91 6605152

[email protected]

http://www.willingdoncollege.in

Deccan Education Society's Willingdon College, Sangli was popularly known as Willingdon College, Sangli was established on 22nd June 1919 and managed by Deccan Education Society, 1884 and registered on 13th August 1885. DEC running their 125th-year education journey successfully.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

The college is affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) on 1st November 1956 under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B++" Grade (in 1st Cycle) on 16th February 2004.

The aim of the college is to pursue excellence and constantly amplify their knowledge creating and deliver performance through continual development, test, use and improvement of innovative, value-adding learning systems.

Willingdon College, Sangli, is a college named after the former Governor of Bombay, The 1st Baron Willingdon (who was later created The 1st Marquess of Willingdon).

Lord Willingdon later served as Viceroy of India, from 1931 until 1936. The college was started on the morning of June 22, 1919, in the Sangli City.

During this period, Centers of higher education and colleges were rare. With the establishment of the Willingdon College, the students in Southern Maharashtra and from the districts of Belgaum, Dharwad, Karwar, and Bijapur were greatly benefited.

The institute is situated in the Vishrambag area of Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation, roughly midway between the twin cities of Miraj and Sangli.

It is co-educational, Constituent College, providing a regular course which is located in the urban part of Sangli played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The college conferred the status of grant-in-aid college that the fees and all the facilities for the students are fixed by the government. The student's admission is done as per the Admission Criteria prescribed by the affiliating university.

At present, the college offers two years intermediate courses in Arts, Science, & Minimum Competency Vocational Courses with various optional specializations under Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune.

The college also offers three years undergraduate & two years postgraduate courses in Arts, & Science streams with optional specializations under Shivaji University, Kolhapur. It also offers Add-On Certificate courses.

Vision:

Progressive development of students through quality and affordable education

Mission:

To aspire and strive for excellence in education by developing and sharpening intellectual potential of the learners

Type of College

Private - Aided

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "B++" Grade

Established

1919

Affiliation

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
The college has a book bank for helping the poor and backward class students
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 12th August 2013 to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
The college runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
Transportation facility is available for students
The college has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
The college also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the boys & girls coming from far-off places
The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
The college also provides NCC training to its students. The NCC cadets attend different camps and earn pride for themselves and for the college
The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
The college consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment

Science

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Science	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Master of Science in Chemistry	Full Time	2 Years	B.Sc
Master of Science in Mathematics	Full Time	2 Years	B.Sc

Arts

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Arts	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Master of Arts in Economics	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in English	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Hindi	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Marathi	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Sanskrit	Full Time	2 Years	B.A

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