Shaheed Shashi Prasad Singh College (commonly known as S.S.P.S. College) is a degree college located in Shambhuganj, Banka District, Bihar. Established in 1979,[1] it is a permanently affiliated unit of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU).[2]
Other name | S.S.P.S. College |
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| Type | Permanent Affiliated College |
| Established | 1979 |
| Affiliations | Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) |
Officer in charge | Sunil Kumar Singh |
| Principal | Prof. Diwakar Panjikar |
| Location | Shambhuganj , , India |
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| Website | sspscollege |
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History and Namesake
editThe institution was founded in 1979 to provide higher education to the rural population of the Banka and Bhagalpur regions.[3] It is named in honor of the independence activist and martyr Shashi Prasad Singh (also known as Shashi Babu). Singh was a prominent figure in the local freedom struggle, noted for his defiance of Salt Laws at Khajuria Hill in 1930.[4] He was later martyred during the Quit India Movement in November 1942 while participating in an attack on the Belhar police station.[4]
Academics
editThe college offers three-year undergraduate degree programs (B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com.) recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), with a total student intake capacity of approximately 4,440.[1]
- Arts (B.A.): Hindi, English, History, Political Science, Economics, and AIH & Culture.
- Science (B.Sc.): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, and Zoology.
- Commerce (B.Com.): Core Accountancy and Business subjects.
Campus and Events
editThe college serves as a regional hub for educational and civic activities. In March 2025, the college organized the "Unnat Bihar, Viksit Bihar" program to mark Bihar Diwas.[5] In February 2026, the institution hosted a "Youth Parliament" under the National Service Scheme (NSS), featuring debates on democracy and national development with over 130 student participants.[6]
Administration
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "S.S.P.S. College: Courses, Fees, Admission". Shiksha.com. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "Affiliated Colleges". TMBU Official Website. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "About SSPS College". SSPS College Official Website. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- 1 2 Chaudhary, Dr. Ravishankar (2022-08-03). "'खजुरिया' पर चढ़ कर नमक कानून को शशि बाबू ने तोड़ा था". Prabhat Khabar (Bhagalpur Edition). p. 11.
- ↑ "एसएसपीएस कॉलेज में उन्नत बिहार विकसित बिहार कार्यक्रम आयोजित". Dainik Bhaskar (Banka Edition). 2025-03-23.
- ↑ "132 युवाओं ने लोकतंत्र, आपातकाल और राष्ट्र निर्माण विषय पर रखी बात". Dainik Bhaskar (Bhagalpur Edition). 2026-02-28. p. 20.
- ↑ "Principal's Message". SSPS College Official Website. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ↑ "Secretary's Message". SSPS College Official Website. Retrieved 2026-02-02.