Joypurhat Government College
জয়পুরহাট সরকারি কলেজ | |
| Motto | জ্ঞানই শক্তি |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge is power |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1963 |
Academic affiliation | Bangladesh National University Rajshahi Education Board |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Principal | Md. Saiful Islam[1] |
Academic staff | 55 |
| Students | 11,479 |
| Undergraduates | 8,004 |
| Postgraduates | 1,075 |
Other students | 2,400 (HSC) |
| Address | Shanti Nagor , , Bangladesh 25°05′50″N 89°01′25″E / 25.0972°N 89.0236°E |
| Campus | urban, 8.7 acres (3.5 ha) |
| Language | Bengali |
Joypurhat Government College is a public higher education institution in the Joypurhat district, Bangladesh. It is located near Joypurhat Railway Station and was established in 1963. As of November 2025, the Ministry of Education classifies it as an "A" category college. As of 2024, the college has 11,479 students.
History
On November 17, 1963, Joypurhat Government College was initially established in an old jute warehouse near the Hanuman Room in Bajla, adjacent to the northern region's railway station platform. The college began offering education at the higher secondary and bachelor's (pass) levels.
In 1966, the college was relocated to a newly constructed building on the western side of the railway station. The institution was nationalized in 1980. Subsequently, bachelor's (honours) courses were introduced in 1997, followed by master's courses in 2006.
As of 2024, the college has a total of 11,479 students.
Campus
The college spans an area of 8.77 acres. It is located in a purpose-built building in Shanti Nago, Joypurhat, Bangladesh, near the Joypurhat Railway Station.
Academics
Currently, the college offers education at the higher secondary level in science, humanities, and commerce streams. The college offers bachelor's (honours) courses and master's courses. Saiful Islam is the college's principal.[1] As of November 2025, the Ministry of Education classifies it as an "A" category college.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b জয়পুরহাট সরকারি কলেজ, জয়পুরহাট - আলো. Joypurhat Government College. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "81 govt colleges upgraded to 'A' category: Full list released". The Daily Campus. 25 November 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.