The College

Campus

The College is located in Kolkata, a city with wonderful geographical location in the Eastern India and a history steeped in cultural political and educational traditions. Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, is also known as the 'City of Joy' of India. Established almost three centuries ago the city of Kolkata has witnessed spectacular advancements while still retaining its ancient flavour and distinct character. The history of Kolkata is replete with legends of internationally famous scientists, educationalists, artists, and artisans of great talent, saints, sages and savants. The vast variety and contrasts of the Indian scene in the socioeconomic, religio-cultural, linguistic and political spheres are all present in this city. Being an old and rich city of East India Kolkata today is a centre for educational advancement, technological excellence and cultural exchange. It has often been called the cultural capital of India.

The main campus of the College at 92, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road, lies in close proximity to the Jatin Das Park Metro Railway Station, and is one of the landmarks in the city. It is one of the members of esteemed 'Asutosh Group of Colleges'. Another Annex campus nearby provide additional activities for day-time Courses.

The JDC is an independent, Women's institution of higher education with nearly 3,000 students. The college is proud of the academic excellence of its faculties who have distinguished themselves in many fields. The college is interested in developing sound values, goals and commitments within the students to take responsible roles in society.

We are sure you will find everyone connected with the Mount - students, faculty, staff and administrators - helpful and friendly. If you have a question or problem and don't know to whom you should go, contact the Heads of the respective departments who will be happy to direct you to the right person or office.

History

The pressing demand for women's education in south Calcutta led the authorities of Asutosh College to open the Women's Section in July, 1932. On completion of its 25th year of existence, it was felt that this section of the College should be run as a separate Women's College, with a separate establishment of its own. In 1957 the College was separated from the Men's College and affiliated to Calcutta University as Asutosh College for Women (1958), subsequently renamed Jogamaya Devi College, in the hallowed memory of Lady Asutosh Mukherjee.

Achievement

From a modest beginning, the College is now one of the biggest Women's Colleges in West Bengal and attracts students from almost all the state of the Indian Union as well as from Bangladesh and Nepal. Its cosmopolitan character and its activities in the academic field have lent to the College a unique position in the sphere of women's education in West Bengal. A new building of the College has already been constructed and efforts are being made to complete it for extension of classes.