{{Short description|College in Bihar}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox university | name = Patna Science College| | established = {{Start date and age|1927||}} | type = Undergraduate and Postgraduate College | chancellor = | vice_chancellor = | principal = Dr. Alka Yadav | city = Patna | state = Bihar | country = India| | affiliations = Patna University| | coordinates = {{Coord|25.6179|85.1698|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | campus = Urban | website = [http://patnasciencecollege.ac.in// Patna Science College]| }} '''Patna Science College''', established in 1927, is one of the oldest science colleges in Patna, Bihar, India. It is affiliated to Patna University,<ref>{{cite web |title=Affiliated College of Patna University |url=http://www.patnauniversity.ac.in/colleges.html |access-date=31 July 2016 |archive-date=9 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809075556/http://www.patnauniversity.ac.in/colleges.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science.
==History== Patna Science College is an institute of higher education in science which began in 1927 as the science department of Patna University. It was opened on 15 November 1928 by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin.<ref>{{cite news |title=Science College's 85th Foundation Day on 15 Nov |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-10/patna/30381984_1_science-teaching-college-teachers-patna-science-college |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103035813/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-10/patna/30381984_1_science-teaching-college-teachers-patna-science-college |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2013 |date=10 November 2011 |newspaper=The Times of India |accessdate=28 February 2012}}</ref> As of 2010, the college offers courses in physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, geology, mathematics, statistics and management, as well as vocational courses. It provides three-year BSc (Honours) and MSc courses in the aforementioned subjects. The college used to offer 10+2 courses, including Junior school, High school and Junior College education, but these have been discontinued.
==Location== The college is located between Patna University's main library and the National Institute of Technology Patna on Ashok Rajpath, Patna. It is situated on the banks of the River Ganga.
==Hostel== There are six hostels for students that include Faraday House, Cavendish House, Newton House, Ramanujan Bhawan C.V. Raman, and Bhabha Hostel. The Girls' Hostel is shared with other Patna University colleges, and it is next to the college. Students also take up residence in nearby private accommodation. Each department has its own library as well as its own building. Students also have access to the Patna University library.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}
==Notable alumni== * Prashant Kishor, Founder of Jan Suraaj and Political Strategist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mishra, DHNS |first=Anand |title=Rise and rise of Prashant Kishor |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/rise-and-rise-prashant-kishor-698319.html |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> * H. C. Verma, Renowned Physicist<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Arun |date=10 February 2020 |title=Meet Padma Shri HC Verma, who struggled to pass in school, teaches India Physics today |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/meet-padma-shri-hc-verma-who-struggled-to-pass-exam-in-school-but-teaches-india-physics-today/story-tRRdohVIk4sxGDpKti8wtL.html |access-date=24 September 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> * Rajiv Gauba, Former Cabinet Secretary of India<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhaskar |first=Utpal |date=22 August 2019 |title=Who is Rajiv Gauba, the new cabinet secretary? |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/who-is-rajiv-gauba-1566440931863.html |access-date=24 September 2024 |website=mint}}</ref> *Abhayanand, ex-DGP Bihar<ref>{{Cite web |last=4to40.com |date=2020-02-27 |title=Abhayanand & Anand Kumar Biography For Students |url=https://www.4to40.com/biographies-for-kids/abhayanand-and-anand-kumar/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Kids Portal For Parents |language=en-US}}</ref> * Upendra Kushwaha, Former Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Centre |first=National Informatics |title=Digital Sansad |url=https://sansad.in/ls/members/biography/4645?from=members |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Digital Sansad |language=en}}</ref> * Ravindra Kumar Sinha, Biologist * Shatrughan Sinha, film actor turned politician<ref>{{cite web|title=Members : Lok Sabha|url=http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4468|website=164.100.47.194|publisher=Lok Sabha|accessdate=12 January 2018}}</ref> * Tathagat Avatar Tulsi, Physicist, known as a child prodigy<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Giridhar |date=22 June 2013 |title=Tathagat Tulsi: The other child prodigy from Bihar |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-boy-cracks-iit-jee-satyam-kumar-tathagat-avatar-tulsi-167683-2013-06-21 }}</ref> * Vashishtha Narayan Singh, Mathematician<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mishra|first1=Satyavrat|title=India's own beautiful mind?|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/india-s-own-beautiful-mind-113070500963_1.html|accessdate=9 January 2018|work=Business Standard India|date=5 July 2013}}</ref> *Najmuddin, 4 times MLA, Bahadurganj<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vidhansabha.bih.nic.in/Knowyourmla.html|title=BIHAR VIDHAN SABHA/Know your MLA|website=vidhansabha.bih.nic.in|access-date=2019-06-03}}</ref> *Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Politician *Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy CM Bihar<ref>{{Cite web |last=Centre |first=National Informatics |title=Digital Sansad |url=https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2495 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=Digital Sansad |language=en}}</ref>
==Notable faculty== {{alumni|people|date=January 2018}} * Ravindra Kumar Sinha, Biology * H. C. Verma, Physics<ref name=":0" /> *Dr. K. C. Sinha, Mathematics *Ram Parikshan Roy, Botany
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==External links==
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