SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE BURTUK
Sikkim Government College (SGC), Burtuk started from 12th July 2012 to cater to the increasing number of students aspiring for higher education, better opportunities and greater exposure in the State's capital, Gangtok. The College made a humble beginning in the District Institute of Education and Training (D.I.E.T.) building at Lower Burtuk as the 2nd campus of
Sikkim Government College (SGC), Tadong. On 12th August 2014, this College became affiliated to Sikkim University. Thus from this date, it ceased to be the 2nd campus of SGC, Tadong and became another independent Government College in Gangtok. After completion of the renovation work, the College permanently shifted to the Old India Press Complex at Balwakhani, Gangtok in July, 2013. Set amidst pristine hills, with the panoramic view of the entire town, this new campus is spread over an area of 3.5175 hectares. SGC, Burtuk is on the verge of completing three years of its fruitful existence and has ambitious plans of expansion and development on the horizon. The College started with an enrolment of 200 students in 2012. This was followed by an enrolment of 300 students the following year. For the 2014 academic session, the College had an impressive enrolment of 518 students. The College has an ideal atmosphere for education and learning with sufficient, large, well-lit classrooms and a very qualified and dedicated faculty. The College follows the semester system of education. Honours courses are offered in Humanities and Commerce Stream. The medium of instruction is English. SPECIAL FEATURES
In addition to the subjects taught, SGC, Burtuk offers free and compulsory non- credit classes in English Language in every semester for B.A and B.Com students. This is deemed necessary to improve their communicative and writing skills. Another unique feature of this College is the teacher-mentor system for mentoring students on a one-on-one basis. Under this system, each student is allotted a specific teacher who monitors his/her academic performance, discipline and overall attendance in class. The teacher not only provides the necessary support and guidance to the students but also regularly interacts with the parents to apprise them of the performance of their ward. The College also conducts regular remedial classes for the weak students. With the aim of imparting quality education, SGC, Burtuk wholeheartedly welcomes students sincerely dedicated to pursuing higher education in their chosen field of study. Principal - Dr. (Mrs) S. Ph.D.) Vice Principal - Dr. Y. N. Nirola (M.Phil,Ph.D)
Dean - Mrs. Sabita Tamang (M.A., NET)
FACULTY:
ENGLISH
Mrs. Laxmi Rai (M.A., M.Phil)
Ms. Tripti H. Subba (M.A.) Ms. Kunga D Lachungpa ( M.A. SLET)
EDUCATION
Dr. (Mrs) Bandana Sarda (B.Ed., M.A. ,Ph.D)
Mrs. Kinzang Bhutia (M.A., M. Phil)
Ms. Lakhi D. Bhutia (B.Ed., M.A., NET)
NEPALI
Mrs. Sabita Tamang (M.A., NET)
Mr. Hemantha Kr. Nepal (M.A., NET)
Mrs. Deepa Sharma (M.A.) SOCIOLOGY
Ms. Nancy C. Lhasungpa (M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil, NET)
Mr. Disuza Subba (M.A.) Sandhya Tamang (M.A., NET)
HISTORY
Mr. Sonamla Ethenpa (M.A., M.Phil, NET)
Mr. Tenzing P. Lepcha (M.A., SLET)
Ms. Bindhya Chettri (M.A., M.Phil.) POLITICAL SCIENCE
Dr. Y. Nirola (M.Phil, Ph.D)
Mr. Samuel Rai (M.A., M.Phil)
Mrs. Palmu Kaleon (M.A.) Chokey Namgyal (M.A., M.Phil, NET)
ENV.STUDIES/EASTERN HIMALAYAS STUDIES
Ms. Renuka Sharma (M.A.) ECONOMICS
Ms. Shanti Tamang (M.A., NET)
Ms. Kaden L. Bhutia (M.A.) Rajani Pradhan (M.A.) COMMERCE
Mr. Sanjaya Kumar Subba (M.Com, NET)
Mrs. Bindita Pradhan (M.Com)
Mrs. Rinu Thapa (M.Com)
Ms. Sabita Sapkota (M.Com, NET)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
NAME OF STAFF DESIGNATION
1. Indira Sharma L.D.C
2. Chewang D. Bhutia L.D.C
3. Mr. Sangay Bhutia L.D.C
4. Palden Lepcha Peon
5. Palden Bhutia Peon
6. Jeewan Tamang Peon
7. Pema C. Bhutia Peon
8. Sameer Subba Peon
9. Mrs. Gayatri Rasaily Peon
10. Suresh Thapa Safai Karmachari
11. Parbati Gurung Safai Karmachari
12. Subash Subba Chowkidar
13. Ruben Rai Driver
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The College offers the following undergraduate programmes. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
HONOURS PROGRAMME
The Honours Programme comprises of six semesters of regular study. A semester will be of 6 months duration. This is followed by a University examination at the end of each semester. After the successful completion of the Ist semester, students must take admission in the Iind semester and subsequently to the IIIrd, IVth, Vth and VIth semesters. Students should apply for University re-registration in every semester by filling up semester programme cards. ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have successfully cleared the class XII Final Examination of SSC/ISC/CBSE/WBCHSE/ or an examination equivalent to 10+2 of CBSE. A minimum of 45% marks both in aggregate and also 45% in the subject applied for Honours is required to apply for Honours programmes. Students opting for B. Com (Hons) must have a minimum of 45% marks in their 10+2 Exam. Vocational students seeking admission should have minimum of 75% for B.Com and a minimum of 65% for B.A. Programme. Preference will be given to local, residential (as defined by the new HRDD notification) and wards of Central Government employees, Army Personnel, CPMF transferred and working in Sikkim at the time of admission of their ward. THE HONOURS COURSE ONCE OPTED FOR CANNOT BE CHANGED OR DROPPED. SELECTION OF CANDIDATE WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND SEAT CAPACITY OF THE INSTITUTION. B.A. (HONOURS)
Students may apply for B.A. Honours Programme in any of the following subjects, maximum 2 (two) preferences will be given. SUBJECTS OFFERED IN B.A.(HONOURS)
English, Nepali, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History, Education. B.COM (HONOURS)
Students may apply for B.Com (Hons) programme:
SELECTION WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND ADMISSION WILL BE GRANTED PER THE INTAKE CAPACITY. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Elective subjects will be granted at the time of admission. Grant of elective subject will be on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 examination and will be placed at the discretion of the Admission Committee. RULES & REGULATIONS
1) Students must strictly observe and follow all the rules,regulations and traditions of the College.
2) All students must conduct themselves befitting their status as students of the College both within and outside the campus. They are answerable to the Principal for their behaviour in general and within the College campus in particular.
3) Insubordination or misconduct of any kind, indecent gestures or remarks, offensive graffiti or pestering misuse of electronic media like facebook, twitter etc. to malign the College and teachers will be viewed as a serious breach of discipline. Such cases will be dealt with severely and the defaulter will be expelled from the Institution without any notice.
4) Smoking, gambling, use or possession of alcohol/drugs by the students is prohibited at all times. Such cases, regardless of circumstances, will result in immediate expulsion without any further appeal for readmission.
5) Students are expected to acquaint themselves regularly with the information displayed on the College notice boards.
6) No fund collection for any purpose whatsoever shall be allowed in the College without the explicit permission of the Principal.
7) Students are not allowed to hold any meeting or rallies, invite, guests or arrange for any person to address any gathering in the campus without the prior permission of the Principal.
8) Students must carry their Identity Card with them at all times as they may be asked to produce the same at any time.
9) Any person, people or students other than the authorized official/staff, if found mishandling the College gate and property will be automatically subjected to law and the Police.
10) Students living on their own must make satisfactory living arrangements with a local guardian approved of by the Principal.
11) Students requiring railway/air travel concessions should apply to the Principal in the appropriate from(s) at least three days in advance. Requests for immediate issue of such concession will not be entertained.
12) Students are required to be dressed in proper uniform when in College.
13) Each student shall conduct herself/himself, both within and outside the campus of the College, in a manner befitting a student of a prestigious College. Each student shall show due respect and courtesy to the teachers, administrators, staff of the College, and to the visitors and residents of the College, and good behavior to their peers.
14) Lack of courtesy and decorum; unbecoming conduct within and outside the College; willful damage to College property, removal of any property belonging to the College, fellow students or other personnel and residents of the College; use of abusive language: disturbing fellow students in their studies; breach of rules and regulations of the College; adoption of unfair practices in tests, quizzes, 'assignments, or examinations, noisy and unruly behaviour etc. shall constitute violation of the code of conduct.
15) Loud talking, loitering or congregating, being a source of distraction and annoyance to others is not permitted.
16) Use of cell phones is strictly prohibited in all academic areas of the campus. Its use would entail confiscation of the handset. It would be returned only: At the end of the course or,
