HD Jain College, Arrah

HD Jain College, Ara, founded in 1942, is the frontline institution located in Bhojpur, Bihar. This constituent co-educational college has served the academic community for more than eight decades. Built on a sprawling campus of 22. 68 acres, it offers a wide variety of 43 different courses under 9 degree programmes. It has a total student enrolment of 12,158 with a faculty strength of 59.

HD Jain College, Ara, is fully equipped with all facilities to enrich the students in every possible way. The institution has a well-stocked library with a spacious reading room acting as a knowledge hub for the students and faculties. State-of-the-art facilities like smart classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and an ultra-modern auditorium with an intake capacity of 500 are available within the campus.

Separate hostels for boys and girls are also provided for their comfortable stay. The health concern of the students is also kept in high regard by the administration of the college through its on-campus health centre offering first-aid services. There are various sports facilities for the sports enthusiasts, along with a gym for the fitness enthusiasts.

The college grounds come alive during inter-collegiate tournaments in cricket, volleyball, football, table tennis, chess, and judo. Keeping pace with the digital era, the entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled, supported by an excellent IT infrastructure. Facilities like canteen and a convenience store are available for the daily requirements of students. Adequate parking space is provided for staff and students.

HD Jain College offers full-time courses covering a wide range of disciplines. The college offers 43 courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in arts, commerce, and sciences. Degree Name Total Number of Seats BA History Hons 450 B. Com 450 B. Sc Mathematics Hons 240 BA Political Science Hons 195 BA Economics Hons 187 The admission process of HD Jain College is inclusive and based on merit.

As the dates of admission vary every year, the college generally adheres to the academic calendar prescribed by its affiliating university. The college accepts applications for its different courses based on the academic performance of students in their qualifying examinations.