About the Centenary Celebration
Celebrating one hundred years of academic excellence, institutional heritage, public service, alumni memory, and the continuing journey of Prabhat Kumar College, Contai.
A Century of Learning, Service, and Institutional Pride
Established in 1926, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai holds a distinguished place in the educational history of Purba Medinipur. As the oldest institution of higher education in the district, the college has served generations of students and has contributed to the academic, cultural, and social life of the region.
The year 2026 marks a historic moment in the life of the institution. On July 15, 2026, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai completes one hundred years of its glorious academic journey.
The Centenary Celebration is not merely an occasion to remember the passage of time. It is a tribute to dedication, scholarship, discipline, community, and the enduring relationship between the college and society.
Centenary Focus
- Honouring the legacy of the institution
- Celebrating academic excellence and public service
- Bringing together alumni, students, teachers, staff, and well-wishers
- Inspiring the future journey of Prabhat Kumar College, Contai
Three Days of Celebration: July 13–15, 2026
The Jubilee Phase of the Centenary Celebration will be held from July 13 to July 15, 2026. This three-day event has been planned as a memorable gathering of the extended college community, with formal ceremonies, academic addresses, alumni recollections, freshers’ welcome, and cultural programmes.
Morning: Inaugural Ceremony
Afternoon: Down Memory Lane by Alumni Association
Evening: Cultural Programme
Morning: Academic Addresses
Afternoon: Centenary Lecture Series
Evening: Cultural Programme
Morning: Freshers’ Welcome
Afternoon: Address by Invited Dignitaries
Evening: Cultural Programme
Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Inspiring the Future
The Centenary Celebration brings together students, teachers, non-teaching staff, alumni, guardians, patrons, invited guests, and well-wishers in a shared atmosphere of pride, gratitude, nostalgia, and renewed commitment.
Heritage
Preserving the memory of a century-long educational journey.
Excellence
Celebrating academic discipline, teaching, scholarship, and service.
Community
Bringing together past and present members of the college family.
Future Vision
Inspiring the next generation of learners, leaders, and citizens.
Major Components of the Centenary Celebration
Inaugural Ceremony
A formal opening ceremony marking the Jubilee Phase of the Centenary Celebration in the presence of distinguished guests and dignitaries.
Down Memory Lane
A special recollection session by Contai P. K. College Alumni Association, dedicated to memories, experiences, and the emotional bond of alumni with the college.
Centenary Lecture Series
A special academic session featuring invited speakers and distinguished scholars as part of the intellectual celebration of the centenary.
Freshers’ Welcome
A welcoming session for new students, connecting the future generation of learners with the heritage of the institution.
Cultural Programmes
Evening cultural programmes on all three days, celebrating creativity, tradition, performance, and collective joy.
Join the Extended College Community
Your gracious presence will honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of Prabhat Kumar College, Contai.
At this historic juncture, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai cordially invites all members of its extended community to join the Centenary Celebration.
The celebration seeks the gracious presence of alumni, students, teachers, staff, former members of the institution, patrons, guardians, and well-wishers.
Together, we shall remember the past with gratitude, celebrate the present with pride, and look towards the future with confidence and inspiration.
Be a Part of Glorious 100
Alumni, students, teachers, staff, invited guests, well-wishers, and participants are invited to register and take part in this historic celebration.