In 1983, he became the Principal of Presidency College and served for another four years.

His academic career began when he started teaching in Presidency College, Kolkata.

Though the campus does not contain a playground, the students are free to use the field of Presidency College.

He was placed in the first division and was admitted to Presidency College.

He later became principal of Presidency College four times from 1887, 1887-1889, again in 1889 and from 1896-1897.

He taught law at Presidency College and became a senior government counsel.

In 1895 he headed the Sanskrit department at Presidency College.

This department started in earlier Presidency College in the mid-19th century.

He was the first Indian to serve as principal of Presidency College from 1902 to 1905.

In 1919, he was appointed a fellow of the Presidency College.