Mirik College, Darjeeling

Mirik College, Darjeeling, is a higher education college in the town of Mirik in the state of West Bengal, India, and was officially founded in the year 2000. Sited in Kawley, Ward No. 6, Mirik, this college occupies an area of only 4 acres of land. Mirik College, where a total enrolment is 280 and faculty members strength is 8, provides a conducive atmosphere for the learning process.

The institution offers 6 courses under 2 degree types with an emphasis on Bachelor of Arts (BA) with different majors. To improve student performance and create a conducive learning environment, Mirik College has put in place some infrastructure.

The college owns a library that acts as an information centre where course-related and other types of resources are provided to help the learners with the coursework and to assist them. In practical teaching and learning activities, the institution offers departmental practical laboratories with appropriate tools and equipment.

The college has computers and other facilities such as projectors and other modern gadgets so that the students are conversant with current technologies. There is an auditorium located in the school compound where many occasions and seminars from school and other schools take place, thus enhancing the spirit of the school and colleges.

In addition, the college understands the health aspects and extends sports facilities to make the students participate in games and sports. The courses provided in Mirik College are academic and focus on the interests within the humanities domain. The institution provides six full courses undertaken under the Bachelor of Arts programme.

Course Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees BA - 13,900 BA English Hons 40 15,260 BA Nepali Hons 40 15,260 BA History Hons 40 15,260 BA Political Science Hons 40 15,260 BA Geography Hons 35 16780 The admission policy of Mirik College has been made as easy-going and flexible as possible so that anyone can apply.

For admission in the general or honours courses offered at the University of North Bengal, the students must have passed the Class XII examination from any standard Board of Education such as ISC, CBSE, HS, NIOS or any other board USC recognised as equivalent to North Bengal University.