The name 'SITANANDA' was derived from the initials of two principal donors, Sitanath Pal and Ananda Mohan Maity.

The college began with Arts and Science faculties, and progressively broadened its academic spectrum.

The Reading Rooms are furnished with Air Condition facilities which will immensely help the readers for study purpose comfortably.

Previously, female students were accommodated in a rented house until the construction of Nivedita Girls' Hostel, a three-storied building located within the college premises.

The establishment of Nivedita Girls' Hostel was made possible through special assistance from the University Grants Commission.