Nilphamari Govt. College


Nilphamari Government College is a public higher secondary and tertiary education institution in Nilphamari District, Bangladesh. Established in 1958, the college is located in the heart of Nilphamari town. Currently, it offers higher secondary education under the Dinajpur Education Board and bachelor's courses in five subjects, bachelor's courses in 14 subjects, and postgraduate programs under the National University. As of 2024, the college has 14,807 enrolled students.
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History

On May 16, 1958, Nilphamari Government College was established in the Nilphamari Subdivision of the then Rangpur District. Initially, the college offered higher secondary and undergraduate courses under the Rajshahi Education Board and Rajshahi University. Later, in 1979, it was nationalized. Currently, the college offers honors courses in 14 subjects. Significant changes occurred in its academic activities after Nilphamari Subdivision was upgraded to a district. At present, the college operates under the Dinajpur Education Board and is affiliated with the National University.

Academics

Nilphamari Government College offers education at the higher secondary, bachelor's, and master's levels.

Higher secondary (HSC) programs

Science: 320 seatsHumanities: 300 seatsBusiness Studies: 200 seats

Bachelor’s degree (pass) courses

  • B.A.
  • B.S.S.
  • B.Sc.
  • B.B.S.
  • C.C.

Bachelor’s degree (honors) courses

Master’s final courses

  • Department of Bengali
  • Department of English
  • Department of History
  • Department of Islamic History & Culture
  • Department of Philosophy
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Accounting
  • Department of Management
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Botany
  • Department of Mathematics

Master's preliminary courses

  • Department of Bengali
  • Department of English
  • Department of History
  • Department of Islamic History & Culture
  • Department of Philosophy
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Accounting
  • Department of Management

Hostels

The college has a total of three hostels—one for male students and two for female students. The campus also features its own playground, and the Nilphamari Stadium is located adjacent to the college premises.

Ranking

In 2018, it was recognized as one of the top ten colleges in the Rangpur region in the National University college ranking.

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