Affiliated to University of Calcutta
Re-accredited by NAAC in 2021 with 'A' Grade (4th Cycle)
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
College with Potential for Excellence
Organized by the Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science organized an educational trip on the 16th of January, 2026 for the students of Semester I and Semester III, with a total participation of 80 students with three faculty members accompanying them.
Learning Objectives:
1. The educational trip was planned with the objective to enhance historical and institutional understanding of colonial-era governance, law, and administration through direct exposure to heritage sites.
2. It also aimed to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts, especially themes related to Kolkata city’s culture, influence, and art.
3. The visit sought to develop critical and reflective thinking by engaging students with museums as spaces of memory, power, and narrative construction, while promoting experiential learning and civic awareness by encouraging students to observe, question, and interpret historical representations beyond the classroom.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Through this visit, students will be able to explain key aspects of colonial administration and penal practices in India using insights gained from the visit.
2. Students will demonstrate improved analytical skills by critically interpreting exhibits, archival materials, and visual narratives.
3. Students will be able to relate theoretical concepts from knowledge of Kolkata’s history, police institution, culture, and law to tangible sites and documents.
4. Students will show greater awareness of India’s freedom struggle, constitutional values, and democratic evolution, reflected in discussions, reflections, or assignments.
The trip began at 9:30 a.m. from the college premises and students were accompanied by three faculty members from the department, Mrs. Sayoni Chowdhuri Patra, Head of the Department of Political Science, Ms. Sreeparna Dasgupta, and Mrs. Sharmila Mitra Deb. The itinerary of the trip included visits to Metcalfe Hall and the Alipore Independence Museum. The route included several prominent administrative landmarks of Kolkata, including Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, the West Bengal Police Directorate, and the Office of the District Magistrate’s Court at Alipore, offering them an opportunity to observe key centers of governance and administration.
The first stop of the educational trip was Metcalfe Hall, an iconic heritage building, holding a special significance in Kolkata. Inside the hall, students explored galleries celebrating the ‘Spirit of Kolkata,’ showcasing the city’s rich traditions of art, visual culture, theatre, dance, literature, and music. The displays highlighted how Kolkata transformed everyday experiences and challenges into creative expression, from street sounds evolving into music to the growth of diverse musical forms such as Kirtan, Tappa, and Khyal. The second destination was the Alipore Independence Museum, a historic correctional facility constructed in 1906. Students visited various sections of the museum, including exhibits dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Rishi Aurobindo, Dinesh Gupta, women martyrs of Bengal, and the broader history of India’s freedom movement from the Battle of Plassey in 1757 to Independence in 1947. The gallows area, bearing the names of freedom fighters who were executed within the prison walls, left a profound impact on the students, serving as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made for India’s independence.
Students were escorted back to the college under the supervision of the accompanying faculty members. The educational trip was well-organized and was conducted efficiently. Overall, the trip offered a meaningful learning experience that connected classroom lessons with real historical realities.
