History
Seth Anandram Jaipuria College was founded by Sri Mangturam Jaipuria in memory of his illustrious father. It is housed in the famous Sovabazar Rajbari, a landmark in the cultural history of the city of Kolkata. The College, since its inception, has been associated with many eminent personalities who were involved in the Indian Nationalist Movement. One of them, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, inaugurated the College on December 22, 1945.
In memory of the illustrious founder of the College, Late Seth Mangturam Jaipuria, the Trust and the Governing Body of the College award Gold Medals annually to the successful students who secure highest marks in the three disciplines of Arts, Science and Commerce in the University Examinations.
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