Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya (SSM) is a co-educational college located in Siliguri. Established on September 15, 1998, the college offers undergraduate courses in all three streams: Arts, Science, and Commerce. It is one of the first five prime co-education colleges of Siliguri. The college has been affiliated with North Bengal University since 1998, and it is recognized by UGC under 2(f) and 12(b). Additionally, it is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and ISO 21001: 2018 and NAAC Accredited institution. The college is celebrating its Silver Jubilee Year this year.
In this Silver Jubilee Year, the SSM fraternity remembers the philanthropists of Siliguri whose effort during 1998 gave birth to this Mahavidyalaya. Among them, the first name that comes to our mind is the Late Bikash Ghosh, the then Mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation and the first President of our Governing Body (15/09/1998 to 27/12/2001).
Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya, SSSPPC and IQAC in association with Vijnana Bharati and ISRO, organised the much-anticipated "Space on Wheels" outreach programme at the playground of Tarai Tarapada Adarsha Vidyalaya today transforming it into a hub of scientific curiosity.
A two-day national interdisciplinary seminar, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), was held on January 10–11, 2025, at Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya.The seminar, jointly organised by the Departments of English and Chemistry in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), delved into the theme "Unravelling Indian Rituals and Festivals: The Interplay of Culture, Science, and Knowledge Systems."
The NSS Unit 2 of the college received the prestigious President's Award in recognition of its exceptional service to humanity for the year 2022. Dr P.K. Mishra was felicited on behalf of the college.
After getting president's award as the coordinator of unit 2 of NSS unit of the college, Babita Prasad's name is selected as the recipient of Governor's excellence award for the year 2023.
The college's students competed in the three-day Inter-College District Sports and Games Championship held at the University of North Bengal, securing numerous prizes. Surya Sen College proudly served as the event's host institution, a decision made by the government.
Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya's Eco Club, in collaboration with the department of environmental science and NSS Unit 1 and 2 celebrated World Environment Day in Siliguri on 5thJune, 2023.organising tree planting drive and eco-awarness Thetheme for the day was 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. Resource person for the event, Dr Raja Routh, Eminent Environmentalist and Banga Ratna awardee and the Secretary of the Jalpaiguri science and Nature Club.
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