[2] The college was named after educationist and politician Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya.

The college offers different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and aims at imparting education to the undergraduates of lower- and middle-class people of Santragachi and its adjoining areas.

Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

[1] It has been re-accredited and awarded B grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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