Burdwan Raj College dates back to the year 1881, and it carries a long association with the Maharajas of Burdwan, namely, Tej Chand, Mahatab Chand and Aftab Chand. The royal patronage was taken over by the Govt. of West Bengal in 1956 under the sponsoring scheme and the College was affiliated to the University of Burdwan in 1960. The growth and development of the college is quite remarkable. It runs three shifts – Morning (only General – Arts & Commerce), Day (Hons. in Arts & Science) and Evening (Commerce). 18 Hons. courses are taught here in addition to B.B.A. (H) and B.C.A. (H). It is at present a constituent college of Burdwan University as it offers P.G. study in Bengali.

From the very beginning Burdwan Raj College is recognized as an excellent academic institution where learning goes hand in hand with instilling values that transform human beings, nay society. It has produced a galaxy of eminent personalities in various fields of arts, science, commerce and not the least, politics and administration. The long list of luminous personalities speaks a lot about the College, its aims and objectives and achievements. Mere education for education’s sake is not our goal; education with a mission to strengthen human bond in the larger perspective of the globe is our emphasis. The College always feels the need of values that can unite human beings in a society which is torn by disquiet, disorder and disintegration. Hence is the necessity of code of conduct on the part of students. Students admitted into Burdwan Raj College are to be aware of their responsibility to the College, to the fellow students and people of the society in general. They should hold high the dignity and legacy of 128 years. Failure to maintain appropriate decorum will attract disciplinary action. Students are to attend 75% of classes held.