Berhampore College (So renamed in 1975) popularly known as Commerce College, was established in 1963, initially as Raja Krishnath College of Commerce to cater commerce education to students of Murshidabad in particular and the students of adjoining districts in general. Now it offers general degree courses in both arts and commerce. The college was originally affiliated with the University of Calcutta but in 1998 its affiliation changed to the University of Kalyani.