Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Maulana Azad College Celebrates Centenary
Maulana Azad College is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
It was first called Islamia College when it started in 1924.
After India became independent, it was renamed Central Calcutta College, and then in 1960, it was named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India.
The college is known for its diversity and academic excellence.
It has an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
The college is also creating a special gallery to show old and important books and documents.
Many important people, including the vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, attended the celebration.
Maulana Azad College celebrated its centenary on December 9, 2024, the day it was founded in 1924 as Islamia College.
The college was renamed Central Calcutta College after Independence and then Maulana Azad College in 1960.
Principal Krishnendu Dutta highlighted the college's commitment to plurality, harmony, and diversity over its 100-year history.
The college received an A+ grade from the NAAC in its latest assessment, upgrading from an A grade in 2016.
A centenary archival gallery and museum will be developed, featuring digitized versions of rare manuscripts like the Ain-i-Akbari and works by poet Bishnu Dey.
- Who
- Maulana Azad College
- What
- Centenary celebrations
- When
- December 9, 2024
- Where
- Calcutta, India
- Why
- To celebrate 100 years of the college's founding
- Founded
- 1924
- Original Name
- Islamia College
- Renamed
- 1960
- Current Name
- Maulana Azad College
- NAAC Grade
- A+
- Notable Manuscripts
- Ain-i-Akbari, Bishnu Dey's works
- Legendary Teachers
- Bhabatosh Datta, Tapan Raychaudhuri
