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C. M. College, Darbhanga: Brief History Chandradhari Mithila Mahavidyalaya, Darbhanga (Bihar), the Pride of Mithila, one of the ancient seats of learning not only in Bihar but in the entire country, the premier institution of L. N. Mithila University, was established in 1938. In fact, it was founded under the auspices of a Citizen's Committee consisting of distinguished dignitaries of Darbhanga who felt the need of imparting higher education along the western model while retaining oriental flavour in the far flung and remote areas of North Bihar. Originally named Mithila College, it started functioning in a private building at Laheriasarai and was later shifted to Oval market, Darbhanga near the Tower which houses the C. M. Science College, Darbhanga

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C. M. College, Darbhanga: Brief History

Chandradhari Mithila Mahavidyalaya, Darbhanga (Bihar), the Pride of

Mithila, one of the ancient seats of learning not only in Bihar but in the entire

country, the premier institution of L. N. Mithila University, was established in

1938. In fact, it was founded under the auspices of a Citizen's Committee

consisting of distinguished dignitaries of Darbhanga who felt the need of

imparting higher education along the western model while retaining oriental

flavour in the far flung and remote areas of North Bihar. Originally named Mithila

College, it started functioning in a private building at Laheriasarai and was later

shifted to Oval market, Darbhanga near the Tower which houses the C. M. Science

College, Darbhanga at present. The mission of turning a dream into reality could

be fulfilled due to the tireless and unforgettable efforts of Pandit Gangadhar

Mishra, a senior advocate and resident of Saurath (Madhubani) and it is in

deference to his pioneering endeavour and dedication that the college campus is

known as Gangadhar Niketan.

The college got its present name C. M. College because of the munificence

of Late Chandradhari Babu of Ranti Deorhi (Madhubani). Surviving the

constraints of space and financial handicap, the college got a real lease of life

because of the concerted efforts of late Dr. S. K. Sinha, the first C. M. of Bihar

and two distinguished citizens of Darbhanga, Late Kunwar Kalyan Lal and the

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then Vice-Chairman of Darbhanga Municipality, Late Surendra Prasad Sinha. As a

result of a long-term deal between the Municipality and the Government, the

College could function and expand without legal encumbrance. Very soon, in the

early fifties the college began to impart Degree Education in four faculties - Arts,

Science, Commerce and Law.

In 1952, the college was separated from the Old Patna University and got

affiliated to the newly formed Bihar University. The first permanent Principal of

the college Dr. B.M.K. Sinha, a professor of English, became the first Registrar of

Bihar University, Muzaffarpur.

The College reached new heights under the new Principal Dr. L. K. Mishra

who had already worked in the college in early forties as a lecturer in chemistry.

During his stewardship, the college turned into a major centre of academic

excellence and in 1962 Post Graduate teaching was resumed in selected subjects of

Arts and Commerce faculties. Incidentally, the college was converted in to a

constituent unit of Bihar University, Muzaffarpur with retrospective effect which

was ratified on 30th March 1962 under the Bihar University Act 1952 Art 4 (13).

Pt. Radha Nandan Jha, the then secretary of the college signed the historic

document.

In April 1965, the then C. M. of Bihar Pt. Binodanand Jha laid the

foundation stone of a huge building on the piece of land known as Paliram Garden

where the present campus of the college is located.

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The onward march of the college to progress continued and on 5 August

1972, the college became the nucleus of Post-Graduate teaching in Arts, Science

and Commerce subjects as the long-cherished demand of the people of Mithila

turned into a reality with the creation of Mithila University at Darbhanga. Finally

in 1974, the composite C.M. College was split up into two colleges, C. M. College

(Arts + Commerce) and C. M. Science College.

The entire campus of C. M. College is divided by the river Bagmati into

two parts. The Eastern Part houses the main building of the college along with the

Departments, the boys & girls common rooms, N.C.C. and N.S.S., The Library,

the B.C.A. Centre, The IGNOU office, the Principal's Chamber, the

Administrative Block, the PNB branch, the post-office and the swimming pool.

The College Hostel, Principal's Residence, Teacher's Quarters, a Women's Hostel

(under construction with the U.G.C. Grant.) and sports ground are situated on the

Western Part. Both parts are linked by a bridge in the north side. The College

imparts education from intermediate to post-graduation in most of the subjects of

Arts and Commerce. Every department has its own staff room. A prized

possession of the college is the Auditorium cum Examination Hall with the

Capacity to accommodate 2500 persons which is named in the loving memory of

the two alumni of this college, Late Karpoori Thakur & Lalit Narayan Mishra as

Karpoori-Lalit Bhawan. The Library of the college has over one lakh books with a

spacious and well-furnished reading room.

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The College is now entering seventy third year since its inception. It has

been accredited with B++ by NAAC. It is running a U.G.C. Sponsored Remedial

Coaching Programme for ST/SC and economically poor students. The IGNOU

centre of the college with a current strength of 1500 students has been functioning

full fledged since 1997. The BCA centre of the college has been running from the

session 1999-2000. The college also imparts vocational education (sponsored by

the UGC) in Creative Writing and Translation, Library and Information Science,

Journalism, E-Commerce, Foreign Trade and Hospitality and Catering. An

Ambedkar Study Centre is a recent addition to the College. Of late, the College

has become a member of INFLIBNET.

The College has been deeply involved in and committed to the all-round

development of the students. Its students have been excelling in academic fields

and administrative services and have done the college proud. The College, besides

motivating students to join the N.C.C./N.S.S., makes every possible effort to

encourage sports activities and achieve excellence. Our sports men and women

have won laurels at University and Inter-University Meets. Adequate sports

facilities are also provided to all aspiring students who have not sought admission

through the sports quota. The college has excellent infrastructure facilities for

various games like Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Judo,

Kabaddi, Athletics and Table-Tennis. Priority in admission will preferably be

given to the above listed games. The College Sports Committee looks after all

activities concerning sports. The college is progressing by leaps and bounds under

the dynamic leadership of the present principal Dr. Shashi Bhushan Singh.

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College-Hostel (For Boys Only)

Name of the Hostel - Vidyapati Chhatravas

Name of the Hostel Superintendent/Warden -

Hostel accommodation is provided only to students admitted to the college

and ordinarily residents outside Darbhanga. Admission to the hostel is offered

strictly on merit-cum-interview basis subject to the undernoted guidelines framed

by the College Hostel Committee. Allotment of seats to students belonging to SC,

ST, OBC category in made as per reservation norms.

The College Hostel is quite distinct in many respects. It has a well-

furnished common-room, a gymnasium and subscribes to a number of newspapers

and magazines. It also organizes debates, seminars, elocution contest and quiz-

competitions from time to time. Besides, it has been actively involved in

organizing cultural festivities including screening of educative films.

Guidelines

1. Students seeking admission to college hostel should, after their admission to

college, apply in the prescribed form addressed to the superintendent along

with an attested copy of their mark-sheet.

2. The Hostel session is normally of 10 months divided into three terms-

(a) July, August, September, --- First Term

(b) October, November, December --- Second Term

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(c) January, February, March, April --- Third Term

3. Hostel-fee for the whole session shall be charged irrespective of the month of

admission.

4. In case of a resident being allowed to stay beyond the 30 th of April on

justified ground, he shall have to pay maintenance charge for the months of

his stay in the hostel on a monthly basis.

5. Students selected for hostel accommodation shall be required to deposit

maintenance charge mess charge and all other fees in the office of the

college. Admission to hostel and allotment of room/seat shall be subject to

the production of the office receipt.

6. Intermediate students and Graduation students shall be offered hostel

accommodation for a maximum of two years and three years respectively.

7. Intermediate students and as well as Graduation students shall have to vacate

the hostel within one week after the completion of their respective final year

examinations.

8. Hostel accommodation shall be offered to students initially for a period of

one year. Admission to the next session shall be subject to the student's

sincerity to studies and observance of discipline.

9. At the time of admission, students shall be required to fill in a declaration

form and shall abide by the oral instructions issued from time-time.

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10. Failure to abide by the instruction of the Superintendent/Prefect shall lead to

expulsion both from hostel and college.

11. Any form of ragging of the new/junior residents by the old/senior resident is

an unpardonable offence. Indulgence in act(s) of ragging shall lead to

immediate rustication from the hostel and suitable legal action.

12. On the recommendation of the Hostel Superintendent the Principal can expel

any resident that does not deposit the hostel fee within prescribed dead line

13. The Hostel Superintendent will nominate a senior resident as Prefect who

shall assist the former in maintaining discipline etc.

14. The time from 7AM to 9AM and from 7PM to 9PM is normally the study

period for residents, except when the Superintendent may change it briefly.

15. Residents must stay in their respective rooms during study-periods.

Permission for joint study is subject to approved by the study-periods.

Permission for joint study is subject to approval by the Superintendent. Guest

are not allowed to stay in rooms during study-period and the doors of rooms

will not be bolted from inside. Attendance of residents will be marked at

7.30PM and absentees shall report to the Superintendent immediately after

their arrival. No student shall be allowed to stay out of the hostel from

9.30PM to 6AM, failing which shall invite punishment up to expulsion from

the hostel. The main gate of the hostel will be closed at 10.30PM beyond

which no stranger will be allowed inside the premises.

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15. Any complaint against a resident or any employee of the hostel should be

lodged with the superintendent who is authorized to punish the defaulter.

Residents are in no way, allowed to exercise the authority to punish one

another.

16. Residents are forbidden to displace / damage plants / flowers / flower-vases.

They must report it to the superintendent in case it happens.

17. No resident shall eat outside of the place ear- marked for the same, except in

case of illness.

18. Residents shall participate in the physical exercises/drills sessions and games

an sports regularly. Exemptions, in case of sickness, can be granted on

production of sickness certificate from the Medical Officer.

19. Residents shall be responsible for the proper up-keep of their rooms.

Breakage of / damage to furniture must be reported to the Superintendent

failing which they shall be penalised.

20. Holding of meetings or issuance of any notice by the residents without the

prior permission of the Superintendent is strictly prohibited.

21. Residents shall not be allowed to have unlawful/banned books, letters or any

other incriminating document in possession.

22. Only such indoor games as the Superintendent permits shall be played in the

hostel-premises. Recital of songs shall be allowed only at a particular time or

the time fixed by the Superintendent.

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23. Guests/Guardians or relations of the resident shall stay in the 4 Guest Room

after proper registration. Maintenance charges per day/per bed shall be

realised from them.

25. Women's stay in the hostel is normally prohibited. However, in special

circumstances, the Superintendent may allow them/her to stay.

26. Change of room without the prior permission of the superintendent shall not

be allowed. The Superintendent may, in special circumstances, allow the

same on a written request from the resident.

27. Hostel Accommodation is offered mainly on the basis of marks obtained in

the preceding examination. The Superintendent may, it he desires, ask the

students to get through a written/oral examination.

28. Residents willing to leave for home or any other place in case of illness,

outstation examination, vacation or in any other circumstances must inform

the superintendent in writing stating the purpose and number of days for

which they intend to leave.

29. The Principal/The Superintendent. or an official nominated by him can visit

and inspect any room/rooms of the hostel anytime and anyone/anything

found contrary to the code of discipline shall liable for punishment.

30. The following are the main grounds for expulsion from the hostel.:-

(a) Misconduct or misbehaviour of any nature towards the Superintendent a

teacher or any employee of the College/Hostel, a visitor to the hostel or any

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resident, intimidating others, causing disturbances in study, indulgence in

anti-social activities, drinking/smoking or taking recourse to drugs etc. or

possessing such incriminating materials.

(b) Physical assault or threat to use physical force, or use of parliamentary

language against the Superintendent, a teacher or a guest or a resident.

(c) Direct or Indirect violation of the code of discipline.

(d) Violation of the status, dignity and honour of the hostel and airing

grievances in an indecorous way.

(e) Inviting persons of doubtful character to the rooms, providing shelter to

former residents rusticated from the hostel.

(f) Unauthorized absence from the hostel for more than 15 days.

(g) Non-appearance at the exam consecutively for two years.

(h) Keeping T.V. / Music Deck/ Sound box or any other loud musical

instrument or weapons and firearms in the hostel room(s).

College Library

The college library has a rich and variegated collection of over one lakh

books, periodical volumes, manuscripts and rare books. It subscribes to a number

of print journals on Arts, Social Sciences, Commerce and Humanities, besides a

number of National Dailies. There are also specialized subject collections in some

faculties. Efforts are on the make an online catalogue of its collection and a digital

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resource mechanism to provide automated circulation and access to the e-journals,

e-thesis and other e-resources. The college is already a member of Inflibnet and

the library is going to be connected soon.

The library facilities are open to all bonafide students of the college. The

students are advised to enrol for membership and obtain library card.

The library has three major categories/sections—A, B, and C with their

respected by-laws. However, the following are the general rules to be followed by

the students:-

1. Students are advised to bring library cards both for borrowing and returning

books. The issuance and return of books will be entered in the card and the student

shall be responsible for it.

2. In case of the borrowed books being damaged disfigured through marking or

lost by the student shall have to replace them with new ones. Further, in case of

the non-availability of the books, the price of the book as decided by the principal

will have to be deposited.

3. Students can borrow books from the library normally for a period of 14 days. If

they need them still more, they can get them re-issued after returning.

4. The Librarian reserves the right to ask for a return of any book/books any time

on a three-day prior notice.

5. In case of the library card being lost, fresh card can be had by depositing Rs.

5/-

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6. In case the borrowed book is not returned on time, a fine of one rupee a day for

the first seven days and beyond that two rupees a day per book but not exceeding

100 shall be realised.

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Reading Room

There is a spacious, well-furnished reading-room attached to the library, with

a number of open and accessible book-shelves. Students are advised to avail

themselves of the reading room facility.

(A) Poor Boys' Library

This is an inevitable part of the General Library, which caters to the needs of

the poor boys and girls. Information is imparted through a formal notice and

applications are invited from the needy who may submit the duly filled application

forwarded by the professor in charge of their locality within the dead line.

(B) Book-Bank

The Book Bank was established in the college in 1972-73. It has an updated

stock of 2711 books. Its annual entry fee is Rs.1/- which is non-refundable. But

students are required to pay a non-refundable amount as per the under noted rates:-

Price of Books Amount Chargeable

Rs. 10-20 Rs,. 2=00

Rs. 21-30 Rs. 3=00

Rs. 31-40 Rs. 4=00

Rs. 41-50 Rs. 5=00

Rs. 51 and above Rs. 6=00

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Receipts can be had from the office. Books from Book-Bank are lent to

students, on the recommendation of the Professor-Incharge for one session. Rules

of Book-Bank are subject to change.

(C) Text-Book Section

There is a separate Text-Book Section in the Library. One text book for only

seven days is issued to a student.

Examination - Department

1. With a view to conducting the examination of the college properly. The

Principal appoints the Controller of Examinations and a few teacher members

to assist the Controller. Examination related information can be obtained

from the Examination Department.

2. It is compulsory for every student to appear at the college-level examinations.

He/She shall be eligible to take the Board/University exams only after

successfully getting through the internal exam of the college.

3. There shall be two internal examinations:-

(a) Mid Term Examinations are generally held in the month of December

and Terminal/Test examination in the month of April.

(b) Appearing at both the examination is compulsory: A student will be sent

up for the final Board/University examination only when he/she scores

the qualifying marks in every subject in either of the two examinations.

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Announcement of dates related to the college-level examinations or any

other relevant announcement is made by the order of the Principal from

time-to-time.

4. 75% attendance in classes is a must in order to appear at the Board/

University Exams.

Health-Centre

The college provides the facility of health check-up for students at the

Health centre. Students are advised to consult the following physician (part-time)

in case of need:-

Dr. Dilip Kumar Agrawal

(Part Time Physician of the College)

Bangalagarh, Darbhanga

Medical Facilities for students are also available at the University Health Centre

student can avail these facilities through proper channel.

Railway Concessions

1. The College provides Railway Concessions to students desirous of visiting

their parents/guardians during summer vacation, D.P. vacation, Christmas

and Holi Vacation.

2. In order to avail themselves of the concession facility, students are advised

to write the addresses of their parents/guardians clearly in the Admission-

form. Any change in the address must be reported to the office or else

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concessions shall be granted as per the address maintained in the admission

form.

3. Students seeking railway concessions should contact the professor-

Incharge, Railway concession for relevant information.

Free Studentship

The College grants free-studentship to poor but meritorious students.

Applications for the grant of free-studentship are invited every year and the

Principal, on the recommendation of the Free-Studentship Committee grants free-

studentship to the deserving students.

Free-Studentship can be withdrawn from the awardee if it is found on

verification that he/she belongs to a well-off family.

Scholarships, Prizes and Awards

1. State Sponsored sholarship for S.C./S.T. Students.

The Govt. of Bihar awards scholarship to S.C./S.T Candidates. Students are

advised to contact the scholarship cell of the college for relevant information. The

scholarship cell invites applications, forwards them and later arranges for the

payment of the scholarship amount.

Students shall, however, avail either free-studentship or the scholarship.

They are entitled to only one of the facilities.

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2. Sudama-Ramdhari Merit-cum-Poverty Shcolarship

This Scholarship is offered every year to two extremely poor students who,

inspite of their poverty, are meritorious, bear a strong moral character and are

devoted to their studies. A sum of Rs. 100/- a month is granted to students under

the scholarship. Only First Divisioners in the previous exam, who do not avail

themselves of any other financial assistance from the college, are entitled to the

scholarship.

3. Late Umakant Jha Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, founded by the noted physician, Dr. C.M. Jha in memory

of his revered grandfather and reputed teacher Late Umakant Jha in 2004, is

offered to meritorious, sincere and devoted students from the faculty of

Humanities. Selection of the students shall be made by the Dept of English. The

amount of scholarship is tobe decided in the current session.

4. Atma Ram Poddar Memorial Prize Convenor- Dr. Ashok Kumar Poddar.

This Prize scheme was initiated by Shree Pawan Poddar in memory of his

late father Atma Ram Poddar, a large hearted businessman of repute, with an

initial amount of Rs. 15000.00, to encourage the extra-curricular activities and

intellectual development of the students of C.M. College. The amount of interest

accrued to the principal sum deposited in the bank account shall be utilized to give

away prizes in the following categories/ levels:-

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(a) Debate Competition - 4 Students

(b) Creative Writing - 2 Students

(c) Correct Writing - 5 Students

(d) Quiz Competition - 2 groups

The Prizes shall be given away by a distinguished personality of the

town along with Shree Pawan Kumar Poddar and/or a representative/nominee of

his family on the birthday of Late Atma Ram Poddar, i.e. November 30 th every

year or on the day following incase of a holiday on the 30th of November. The

Principal and the convenor of the Prize Committee shall jointly operate the bank

account.

N.C.C.

The 8 Bihar battalion has set up a company of N.C.C. in the college. The

company is performing well under its present Lieutenant Dr. KamalaNand Jha.

Any Student (boy/girl) of the college above the age of 15 in entitled to apply for

enrolment as a cadet in the prescribed form obtainable free of cost from the N.C.C.

office.

The N.C.C. provides huge career prospects to cadets 'B' and 'C' certificate

holders are generally tipped for jobs in the Armed forces, Short Service

commissions, Security Services and are given preferences in a variety of other

jobs.

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N.S.S.

The National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) is designed to provide a platform for

students to engage in socially useful, productive activities. Work done under the

aegis of NSS will reflect on their in built sensitivity and sensibility level. The NSS

inculcated qualities of leadership and drive in the very significant areas of social

dynamism.

The NSS Unit was established in the college way back in 1976-77, thanks

to the tireless efforts of the then Principal, Late Dr. Shachinath Mishra. At Present

there are two units of the NSS for the students of Arts and Commerce and a third

unit exclusively for girls is in the pipeline. Students desirous of joining the NSS

can apply in the prescribed form obtainable from the Programme officers(s).

Students enrolled in the NSS are expected to assist the civil society in emergency

situations like flood, cyclone, epidemics, communal riots, warfare, fire etc.

Students enrolled in the N.C.C. are not entitle to enrollment in the N.S.S.

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