Ganesh Lal Agrawal College, Daltonganj

Ganesh Lal Agrawal College, Palamu (GLA) is one of the premier. This constituent college is established in Daltonganj, Jharkhand state and it has been catering the educational needs of the region since its establishment, nearly seven decades back. It is affiliated to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Spreading a total area of 84 acres, GLA currently teaches a total of 35 courses falling under 7 degrees. The college over all student intake capacity is 5,069 and total number of faculties is 55 which give a suitable accommodation to the students. The college currently has several infrastructures which caters for its academic requirements.

Students and faculty have access to a literate centre where an impressive number of books addresses the needs of the academic community, including sections for textbooks. The campus has boasts of well equipped laboratories in chemistry, physics, zoology, geography, psychology and botany in supporting practical learning of sciences and arts faculties.

For technology-based education, a computer laboratory with 15 computers and other essential software is present. The college also accords importance to sports and games, and there are facilities for both outdoor and indoor games. A large play area is used for cricket, athletic, kabaddi, and kho-kho; indoor games like badminton, chess and carom are also conducted.

This college provides the best courses of different streams to fulfil the student’s educational needs. The institute offers 35 full time programmes comprising of bachelors and masters degrees. At the undergraduate level, students can earn Bachelor of Arts ( BA ) and Bachelor of Science ( B.

Sc ) with the following options Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Computer Applications, Biotechnology, Economics, English, Hindi, Psychology, Geography, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Urdu and Kurux. The postgraduate course with specialisation is Master of Science ( M. Sc ) courses are M.

Sc In Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Botany and Zoology Besides, Master of Arts ( MA ) in Economics English Hindi Geography Philosophy psychology History Politics and Urdu. Also, a worthy feature of the college is its B. Ed programme for anyone wanting to be a teacher. At Ganesh Lal Agrawal College, admission is given strictly on the basis of merit to the candidates who pass the qualifying examination.

Admissions to the B. Ed programme are given on the merit of marks obtained in the qualifying examination /entrance examination as per the rules and regulations of the state government and University. The college admits students to a well-structured programme where academic work is equally complemented with extra-curricular activities.