About P.K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad
P.K. Roy Memorial College is a 1960 constituent college of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University on Saraidhela Main Road, Dhanbad, with arts, science, commerce, BBA, BCA and PG courses.
P.K. Roy Memorial College was founded in 1960 and is one of the long-standing degree colleges of Dhanbad, Jharkhand’s coal capital. It is now a constituent college of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad, and is located on Main Road, Saraidhela. Undergraduate students can study BA in languages such as English, Hindi, Bengali and Urdu and in philosophy, economics and psychology, B.Sc in subjects including mathematics, botany, geology, biotechnology, environmental science and computer science, and B.Com. Self-financed BBA and BCA courses have 96 seats each. Postgraduate options include MA in English, Hindi and Bengali and M.Sc in mathematics and botany. The campus has a large library, a computer centre, an auditorium and a girls’ hostel.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | 96 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | 96 | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Admission notices usually come out in May or June for sessions starting in August or September. Undergraduate applicants need Class 12 and postgraduate applicants a bachelor's degree in the same or an allied subject. Selection is on merit from qualifying marks, followed by counselling, fee payment and document checks.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
- Labs
- Wi-Fi
- Sports
- Cafeteria
- Hostel (girls)
- Medical
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Other colleges in Dhanbad
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Physics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
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Frequently asked questions
Which university is P.K. Roy Memorial College under?
It is a constituent college of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad.
When was it founded?
In 1960.
How many BBA and BCA seats are there?
96 seats each.
Which postgraduate courses are offered?
MA in English, Hindi and Bengali, and M.Sc in mathematics and botany.
Sources
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Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- P K Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- P.K. Roy Memorial College, Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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