Chottagram Collegiate School was the first government school in undivided Bengal during the British rule. Established in 1838, the school has received many famous politicians, academics, professionals, doctors, scientists and artists as students.In the 175th year, Chottagram Collegiate School is still a beacon of knowledge. Poet Nabin Chandra Sen, President of All India Congress and Mayor of Calcutta City Corporation, patriot Jatindra Mohan Sen and scientist Abdullah Al Muti Sharfuddin were some of the prominent students of this traditional educational institution in Chottagram.