Salesian College is a Government recognized minority educational institution of the Catholic Church, run by Salesians of Don Bosco, Kolkata Province where over 2200 students do their regular B.A., B.Com & B.Sc studies under the North Bengal University.
Salesian College, established in Shillong, in 1933, was shifted to Sonada, in 1938. It comes under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1956. In 1935, SCS received affiliation to the Calcutta University for I.A., and in1948 for B.A. Course in English, History and Latin followed by Economics in 1950. In 1962 its affiliation was transferred from Calcutta University as one of the founding colleges of NBU…
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The educative community of Salesian College endeavours to excel in the preparation of noble citizens and leaders who are intellectually competent, socially sensitive, morally upright and emotionally balanced. We seek to be a Transformational force through advancement of scholarship in diverse disciplines, providing services and championing justice, accountability and collaboration, thereby, becoming flamma ardens et lucens – a flame that enlightens and enlivens.
1. Preparation of Noble Citizens
2. Advancement of Academic Scholarship
3. Providing Professional & Social Services
4. Providing right-based education specially to disadvantaged groups
5. To equip the students with skills for employability
1. Intellectual Competence and Reasonableness
2. Moral Uprightness
3. Social Sensitivity and Emotional Balance
Educating for a happy life in Don Bosco’s Way is a unique contribution to the science of holistic education. Beginning in 1841, it has proved its versatility across continents, cultures and contexts, regardless of the differences and challenges so typical of grass-root implementation – from formal educational institutes of higher learning to non-formal programmes for children on the streets; from lobbying for child-rights at the United Nations to safeguarding those same privileges in the favellas of San Paulo or the bastis of Mumbai.
