Prof. Abhrangshu Kumar Sarkar

ISLAMPUR COLLEGE
Estd : 1973. (State University)
  B in 2016 (NAAC), 21001:2018

Mr. Abhrangshu Kumar Sarkar

  • Qualification: M.Com, UGC NET in Commerce (Lectureship)
  • Teaching Experience:
      • More than 13 years as Assistant Professor of Commerce (1st July, 2013 - 19th November, 2016 at Salesian College Siliguri Campus and since 21st November, 2016 at Islampur College)
  • Specialisation:
      • Accounting and Finance 

  • Area of Research:
      • Organisational Behaviour 

  • Area of Interest:
      • Accounting, Costing, Taxation and Organisational Behaviour 

  • Publications:
        • Published a paper titled “Examining the influence of Job Satisfaction Facets on Continuance Commitment of School Teachers: A Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis” [co-author Prof. (Dr.) Debabrata Mitra] in the International Research Journal of Management Sociology and Humanities (Impact Factor: 7.8012), Vol-17, Issue -9, September 2026: ISSN- 2277-9809 (O), 2348-9359(P).
        • Published a paper titled “Measurement Model Validation of Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment Scales: A study of School Teachers in Selected Districts of Northern West Bengal” [co-author Prof. (Dr.) Debabrata Mitra] in the International Research Journal of Commerce, Arts and Science (Impact Factor: 6.893), Vol-17, Issue -9, September 2026: ISSN- 2319-9202.
        • Published a book chapter titled “Employment Generation through Entrepreneurship in India: Problems and Prospects” in the book titled “Transition in ideas and actions in modern age” published by Progressive Publishers, November, 2019, ISBN: 978-81-8064-333-0.
        • Published a paper titled “Indigenous Innovative Products by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises: A study of cases” (co-author: Patrick Johnson) in the Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences in the special edition “ Indigenous Management”, Volume VI., No. 1, May 2015: ISSN 0976-1861.
        • Reviewed a book titled Jugaad Innovation by Navi Radjou, Jaydeep Prabhu and Simone Ahuja, Random House Publishers India Private Limited, New Delhi, 2012, 318 pages, Rs 499, ISBN 978-8-184-00205-8, for the Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences in the Platinum Jubilee Special Ed tion (first volume) “ Contextual Management: Theories and Practices”, Volume V, No. 2, December 2014: ISSN: 0976-1861.
        • Reviewed a book titled Sports and Exercise Psychology by D.F. Shaw, T. Gorley and   R.M.Corban, published by BIOS Scientific Publishers Taylor and Francis Group, U.K. ISBN 1 85996 2947, 2005, Pages- 286, Price- Rs 295, for the Salesian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences in the edition“ Sports, Games and Holistic Education”, Volume IV, No. 2, December 2013: ISSN: 0976-1861.

         

  • Seminars:
      • PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN SEMINARS/CONFERENCES:

        1. Presented a paper titled “Job Satisfaction as Antecedent of Affective Commitment: An Empirical Analysis” in the International Conference on Building Sustainability and a Resilient Future: Global Perspectives, Innovations and Collaborative Pathways (Conference Theme : Building a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Future) organised by Research Cell and Department of Geography, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Hatgobindapur, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India in collaboration with Swiss Institute of Management and Sciences (SIMS), Switzerland and Forum for Indigenous Agricultural Movement (FIAM), Raiganj, India from August 21-22, 2026.
        2. Presented a paper titled “The Booms and Perils of Demonetization: A Case Study Based on Siliguri Municipal Corporation Area” in the International Seminar on Changing World, Changing Scenario: Challenges and Developments in Contemporary Times” organised by Islampur College, Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur on March 27-28, 2018.
        3. Presented a paper titled “Application of TQM Practices in Smart Learning” (co-author Agnishwar Basu) in the International Conference on Recent Innovation in Management, Accounting, Business and Entrepreneurship organised by the Department of Management, University of North Bengal from 22-24 November, 2017.
        4. Presented a paper titled “Employment Generation through Entrepreneurship in India: Problems and Prospects” in the 70th All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association organised by the Faculty of Commerce and Management, The IIS University, Jaipur (Rajasthan)from 12-14 October, 2017.
        5. Presented a paper titled “Indian Tea Industry and its consequents in the Era of Emerging Markets” (co-author Dr. Dipankar Rudra) in the UGC assisted International Interdisciplinary seminar “Contemporary Developments in Social and Basic Sciences in Times of Global Crisis” organised by Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya from March 28-29, 2017.
        6. Presented a paper titled “Financial Inclusion of Working Women through SHG-Bank Linkage Programme-A case study on Bandhan Bank in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal” (co-author: Prasenjit Bhowmick)in the 69th All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association organised by the Faculty of Commerce, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.) from11-13 November, 2016.
        7. Presented a paper (in absentia) titled “Leasing: Problems and Prospects” in the National Seminar on ‘Service Sector and Indian Economy in the Post Reform Era’ organised by the Department of Commerce and Business Administration, North Bengal St.Xavier’s College on 22nd September, 2014.
        8. Presented a Paper titled “Indigenous Innovative Products by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises: A study of cases” (co-author: Patrick Johnson) in the two-day national seminar on Contextual Management: Developing Indigenous Management Theories & Practices” held at Salesian College, Siliguri from 5-6 October, 2013.

         

        INVITED TALKS/CHAIRING A SESSION:

         

        1. Chaired a session “Tourism Development towards sustainable growth” in ‘Tata Memorial Inter-college Seminar’ on Managing Business Opportunities and Challenges on 31st March, 2017.

         

        PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

        1. Participated and received felicitation in a one day Teachers’ Conference organised by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (Eastern India Regional Council -Siliguri Chapter) on 26th September, 2026 at Hotel Cindrella, Siliguri.
        2. Participated in a National Workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Education & Goods and Services Tax’ organised by the Department of Commerce, University of North Bengal in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Siliguri Chapter, Eastern India Regional Council at University of North Bengal on 25th March, 2025.
        3. Participated in the seven days NSS Training Programme conducted by NSS Empanelled Training Institute, Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata held at Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, Kolkata from 11th to 17th December, 2022.
        4. Participated in the five days “Workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Research” organised by the Department of Management Studies, NIT Durgapur from 29th June, 2022 to 3rd July, 2022.
        5. Participated in “One day State Level Webinar on Taxation and E-Filing”, organised by IQAC and P.G. Department of Commerce, Hoogly Mohsin College, Chinsurah, Hoogly, West Bengal on 20th June, 2020.
        6. Participated in a two days workshop on ‘Data Analysis Using SPSS’ organised by IQAC and Department of Commerce and Management, North Bengal St.Xavier’s College, held at North Bengal St.Xavier’s College (Rajganj Campus) on 13-14 May, 2019.
        7. Participated in the UGC SAP DRS II Sponsored National Seminar on “Condition of Plantation Labour in North Bengal Tea Zone”, organised by Department of Sociology, University of North Bengal on 29th August, 2017.
        8. Participated in a three days workshop conducted by Prof. Trophy D’ Souza on “Communication Strategies for Effective Classroom Management” held at Salesian College Sonada and Siliguri Campus from 28th to 31st October, 2015.
        9. Participated in a Research Scholar Workshop “Research Policy Interface and Social Transformation” organised by Department of Political Science and Salesian Research Centre, held at Salesian College Siliguri Campus on 29th August, 2015.
        10. Participated in a one day seminar on “Overview of Capital Market” organised by University of Calcutta – Calcutta Stock Exchange Centre of Excellence in Financial Markets (CUCSE –CEFM) in collaboration with Salesian College, Siliguri, sponsored by Calcutta Stock Exchange Investor Protection Fund, held at Salesian College Siliguri Campus on 21st July, 2015.
        11. Participated in NAAC sponsored National Seminar on “Autonomy: A Means to Quality Enhancement”, organised by IQAC, Salesian College on 23-24 August, 2013.

         

  • Refreshers & Orientation Courses:
        1. Participated in NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme (MMC-109-2025-JUL-B-0561) conducted by UGC MMTTC, University of North Bengal from 23rd July, 2025 to 31st July, 2025.
        2. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Short Term Course on Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Opportunities, conducted by UGC MMTTC, University of North Bengal from 13th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025
        3. Participated in UGC Sponsored Faculty Induction Programme conducted by UGC HRDC, University of North Bengal from 5th January, 2022 to 9th February, 2022 and obtained Grade A+.
        4. Participated in the UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Commerce (Inter-disciplinary) conducted by UGC HRDC, University of North Bengal from 7th November, 2019 to 20th November, 2019 and obtained Grade A+.
        5. Participated in Faculty Orientation and Strategic Planning Programme, organised by IQAC, Salesian College Siliguri Campus from 18th to 20th August, 2016.

         

  • Extra Curricular Activities:
        1. Head of the Department of Commerce, Islampur College w.e.f. 19th January, 2026
        2. Chairman of Islampur College Departmental Advisory Committee (Commerce) w.e.f. 3rd February, 2026
        3. Acted as Chairperson/Member in the UG Board of Moderation, Commerce, constituted by the office of the Controller of Examinations, University of North Bengal on multiple occasions.
        4. Acted as Head Examiner/Examiner/Re-assessor of various papers of UG Commerce, University of North Bengal on multiple occasions.
        5. Programme Officer of Islampur College N.S.S. Unit II w.e.f. 17th March, 2022.
        6. Convenor of Islampur CollegeTraining and Placement Cell w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        7. Invited Member of Islampur College Departmental Advisory Committee (Economics) w.e.f. 6th February, 2026.
        8. Member of Islampur College Academic Council (in the capacity of HoD) w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        9. Member of Islampur College Career Counselling Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        10. Member of Islampur College Cultural Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        11. Member of Islampur College Seminar Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        12. Member of Islampur College NIRF Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        13. Member of Islampur College UGC Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        14. Member of Islampur College Library Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        15. Member of Islampur College Student Welfare Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        16. Member of Islampur College Discipline Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        17. Member of Islampur College Routine Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        18. Member of Islampur College NAAC Steering Committee w.e.f. 11th February, 2026.
        19. Member of Islampur College Admission Committee for the Academic Year 2024-25.

         

  • Achievements:
      • 1. Joint Topper in College in B.Com (Honours), 2010 from Siliguri College of Commerce affiliated to the University of North Bengal.

        2. Gold Medal for achieving the 1st position in 1st class in M.Com, 2012 examination from University of North Bengal. 

        3. NBU Alumni Association Medal for obtaining highest marks (for the year 2012) in the PG Faculty of Arts, Commerce and Law, University of North Bengal.

        4. Obtained the highest marks in Ph.D. Coursework Examination, 2016 in the Department of Commerce, University of North Bengal.