Durgapur Government College, India, is the only government college not only in the home district of Burdwan, but also in the neighbouring districts of Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum. It was established on 15 September 1970 and is affiliated to the University of Burdwan. It is funded and administered by the Government of West Bengal. Direct administrative control lies with the Director of Public Instruction, Higher Education Directorate, Government of West Bengal.
The college offers 3-year undergraduate degree courses in Arts, Science and Commerce as well as postgraduate courses in Geology and Conservation Biology.
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