Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU)

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) is women university providing higher education in the state of West Bengal, India. It was established on 28th January 2013. it is the state’s first women’s university. The University was recognized under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. Diamond Harbour Women’s University offers 4- semester PG courses in six subjects; Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Education and Women’s Studies. The admission to the PG courses is based on Merit and admission is conducted usually in the months of June and July each year. DHWU has two Faculties i.e. Arts and Science. Check the page for more information regarding DHWU.

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU)

Diamond Harbour Women’s University also offers research studies including MPhil and PhD courses and have been running alongside postgraduate courses in several disciplines. The examinations in the university are held on the basis of semester. DHWU also focuses on co-curricular and extracurricular activities through its various cultural and sports activities. The University has its own Placement and Training efforts for the career advancement of the students as well as for the alumni. Have a quick glance at DHWU from the table mentioned below.

Name	Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU)
Established	2013
Location	West Bengal
Courses	PG & P.hD
Website	dhwu.ac.in

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Admission Process

Admission in Diamond Harbour Women’s University is based on Merit. The University offers Post Graduate, P.hD & M.Phil courses in Arts and Science. The admission application form can be filled online with applicable fee. The admission to postgraduate courses is conducted usually in the months of June and July each year and admission to research courses is conducted usually in the months of May and June each year. The total number of seats may be altered in any given academic year without prior notification.

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Faculty and Department

DHWU has 2 different faculties and each faculty has their own differnet departments and you can check the same from the table mentioned below.

Faculty	Department
Faculty of Arts	Department of Bengali Department of Education Department of English Department of History Department of Philosophy Department of Sanskrit Department of Women’s Studies Department of Political Science
Faculty of Science	Department of Chemistry Department of Geography Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Zoology

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Courses Offered

The following courses are offered in Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU):

Level of Study	Name of the Faculty	Name of the Course
Post Graduate	Faculty of Arts	M.A in Bengali M.A in Education M.A in English M.A History M.A in Philosophy M.A in Political Science M.A in Sanskrit M.A in Sociology M.A in Women’s Studies
	Faculty of Science	M. Sc in Botany M. Sc in Chemistry M. Sc/ M.A in Geography M. Sc in Mathematics M. Sc in Physics M. Sc in Zoology M. Sc in Computer Science Application
	Faculty of Commerce	M.Com Masters in Business Studies
Master of Philosophy	Faculty of Arts	M.Phil in Bengali M.Phil in Education M.Phil in History
Doctor of Philosophy	Faculty of Arts	PhD in Bengali PhD in Education PhD in History
	Faculty of Science	PhD in Geography PhD in Mathematics PhD in Physics
Certificate	Faculty of Science	Certificate Course on Geoinformatics

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Financial Assistance for Students

Check the table for Financial Assistance for students:

Funding Agency	Name of Fellowship
UGC	Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Fellowship For Research In Social Science PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child for PG Programmes Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
Department of Science and Technology	INSPIRE Fellowship for Higher Education
West Bengal State Govt., Higher Education Department	Non-Net Fellowship Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship – Kanyashree Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minority National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation Scheme

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Facilities

Students can check the lists of facilities provided by the DHWU from mentioned below:

• Hostel 
• Library 
• Smart Class Room 
• Cafeteria 
• Bratachari 
• Health Support 
• National Service Scheme 
• University Sports

Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU) – Contact Details

 Name: Diamond Harbour Women’s University (DHWU)

Address: Diamond Harbour Road, Sarisha, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal- 743368. India

E-Mail: [email protected]

Telephone: +91 03174 245 801 | 3174 245 802

Official Website:  dhwu.ac.in

WEST BENGAL