Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya, situated in the verdant village of Kultikri, Jhargram, West Bengal, is a NAAC-accredited institution affiliated with Vidyasagar University. Established in 2007, the college was founded with a mission to provide accessible, quality higher education to first-generation learners, particularly from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in the Jungle Mahal region. Named after the esteemed social worker Anil Biswas, the institution embodies a commitment to empowering marginalized communities through academic excellence and holistic development.
Nestled amidst the natural beauty of Jhargram, the college operates from a sprawling, eco-friendly campus that blends modern infrastructure with a serene learning environment. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs in Arts and Science, structured under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) frameworks. Students can pursue 3-year and 4-year Honours/Honours with Research degrees, as well as multidisciplinary programs, in subjects such as Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Santali, Education, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, and more. The academic offerings are designed to foster critical thinking, research skills, and career readiness.
The college is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support its academic and co-curricular objectives. These include ICT-enabled classrooms, a well-stocked Pandit Raghunath Murmu Library with over 7,000 books and digital resources, a modern indoor stadium, a gymnasium, and smart classrooms. The campus also features amenities like a college canteen, purified drinking water systems, Wi-Fi zones, and CCTV surveillance, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for learning and growth. Sustainable practices, such as rainwater harvesting and waste management, underscore the institution’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
With a student body exceeding thousand, the college prioritizes inclusivity, offering scholarships, remedial coaching, and career counseling to support economically disadvantaged students. Its two active National Service Scheme (NSS) units engage students in community service, promoting leadership and social responsibility. The institution also fosters a vibrant campus life through cultural events, sports tournaments, and educational tours, organized in collaboration with the Students’ Union and various committees.
Led by a dedicated Governing Body chaired by Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata and guided by Teacher-in-Charge Dr. Haripada Mahapatra, the college employs a team of qualified faculty and efficient non-teaching staff to ensure smooth operations. Its administrative processes are fully automated, facilitating seamless management of admissions, accounts, and student services.
Since earning NAAC accreditation in 2019, Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya has continued to enhance its academic and infrastructural capabilities, forging collaborations such as an MoU with Bhatter College for joint research and exchange programs. The college remains a cornerstone of educational progress in Jhargram, dedicated to its vision of “Include, Ignite, Innovate” and its mission to foster intellectual, moral, and social development for a better world.