Krishnath College School (KNCS) is a school in Berhampore

Baharampur

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, West Bengal

West Bengal

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Krishnath College School was found in 1853, and has a large beautiful Gothic

Gothic architecture

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 style building. It is located at the banks of Bhagirathi River

Bhagirathi River

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. Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay

Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay

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, who became a prominent historian of India, was a student of this school.

Every year great academic performance is shown by the students. KNCS is affiliated to West Bengal Board of Secondary Education

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education

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(WBBSE) and WBCHSE. KNCS covers the education from First Standard to Twelfth Standard. It has nearly 2000 students and the largest faculty of the whole district.