S.S Memorial College, Ranchi.
( A Constituent College under Ranchi University, Ranchi )
चरन्वै मधु विन्दति
चलता हुआ मनुष्य ही मधु पाता है।
जिस प्रकार सूर्य नित्य चलता है उसी प्रकार चलते रहो,चलते रहो।
With this holy “mantra” of success in life, Suraj Singh Memorial College, Ranchi was started as co-educational institution in the year 1972 by few philanthropist and dedicated people to the cause of education. The college was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Bihar, Sri Kedar Pandey. It was started with Intermediate Arts and Science teaching. In response to growing demand, Commerce was later added, completing the foundation of core disciplines.
To achieve our vision, we are committed to the following mission objectives:
- To ensure regular academic and tutorial classes, along with effective student mentorship programs;
- To construct a new multi-storied building, fully furnished and equipped with adequate infrastructure to accommodate the growing student strength;
- To conduct seminars and workshops focusing on career development, social awareness, and national issues;
- To develop smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, an e-library, a language lab, reading rooms, auditorium, playground and common rooms for both boys and girls, fostering a better learning environment.
- To introduce and expand vocational and skill-oriented programs such as IT and MBA etc. aimed at providing more employment opportunities;
- To provide comprehensive facilities for sports and cultural activities, ensuring the all-round development of students;
- To establish a unit of NCC encouraging students to contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.
Our vision is to transform this college into:
- A Centre of Academic Excellence that promotes research, innovation, and creativity.
- An institution that offers quality higher education to learners from all sections of society.
- A platform that contributes to the holistic development of students, helping to build up integrated personalities.
- A nurturing ground to inculcate leadership qualities and a strong sense of responsibility.
- An environment that fosters character, discipline, and cultural values.
- A space for practical and skill-based education, aligned with current industry and societal needs.
- To help the student to develop to their best of their ability to enable them for suitable vocation.

Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Hon'ble Chancellor of the Universities of Jharkhand
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar is the Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand and the Chancellor of the State Universities of Jharkhand. He assumed office as the Governor of Jharkhand on 31 July 2024.
Born on 1 November 1948 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Gangwar completed his B.Sc. and LL.B. degrees from Agra University. He has had a distinguished public life spanning several decades and has made significant contributions to governance, education, and public service.
Shri Gangwar began his political journey in the 1970s and he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1989 from Bareilly and went on to represent the constituency multiple times in Parliament. He has set several milestones in his political career; Lots of achievement are to his credits in Social field also as Chancellor of the Universities of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar is committed to strengthening higher education, promoting academic excellence, encouraging research and innovation, and ensuring quality education for students across the state. Under his guidance, the universities of Jharkhand continue to work towards building an inclusive, progressive, and knowledge-driven academic environment.
His leadership, administrative experience, and dedication to public welfare continue to inspire students, teachers, and educational institutions throughout Jharkhand.

Prof. Saroj Sharma
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Saroj Sharma is associated with different dimensions of Education at various levels in contemporary educational system and addressing the quality concerns of the respective streams. She has rich and varied academic experience as seasoned faculty member and sound administrative experience as academic Head of different Institutions offering the Graduate and Post graduate degrees of Education (B.Ed. M.Ed.). She has been the first Dean of the University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Univesity, New Delhi in the respective stream of Education.
She is member of many educational associations and actively involved in various projects of UNICEF, UNESCO, ICSSR and other social and cultural forums. Presently she is a member in the Governing Bodies, Board of Studies and Academic Councils of many Universities of India. She has also been member of various Curriculum-Development and Frame work formation teams at the National and International levels in the field of different strata of School curriculum as well as of Teacher Education. Some of her significant publications include – various books on Education and several course books and modules in Post Graduate Diploma for School Leadership and Management (PGDSLM), Diploma in Elementary Education and B.Ed. and M. Ed. Programmes and Ph.D. course work of different Universities. She is empanelled as Evaluator in different leading National Universities and Apex Educational bodies in India and abroad.

Dr. B P Verma
(Principal)
विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद्याति पात्रताम् ।
“विद्याधनं सर्वधनं प्रधानम्”
एवं
“शिक्षा सफलता की कुंजी है”
With a belief in these dictums, we motivate our students to become successful human beings.
We also aim to adequately equip them for tough battle of real life, to qualify them for various employment and become a sincere, sensible and responsible citizen. They are made aware with their social duties and motivated to render their services to the social cause through our NSS Units.
We believe that education should not be merely about acquiring knowledge, but about inculcating moral values, creativity and self-confidence. We also believe in overall development of students. So, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are given a thrust. As a result, the college has consistently excelled in sports, achieving the title of overall champion and winning numerous Trophies. We feel proud to say that many of our students are constantly participating at state and National Level teams in various games.
Our college has a good record of placement. Students are placed in state govt, central govt/ Railway, Security services and other private services too.
To achieve our Vision and Mission we have a dedicated team of learned teachers. They are devoted and dedicated for giving teaching and mentorship so as to make their career bright. At the same time the team of non-teaching staff is providing all sorts of help in minimum possible time.
We continue to work diligently and collectively, with strong team spirit and unwavering commitment, to foster the all-round development of our college. It is our constant endeavor to elevate Suraj Singh Memorial College into a model college of higher education in Ranchi University.
We look forward for your participation and cooperation in this endeavor.
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