Bidhannagar College, Kolkata offers Under Graduate and Post Graduate Honours Programs in Arts & Science stream leading to BA, B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in different areas of specializations.
- For admission in UG courses, BA (Hons.) and B.Sc. (Hons.), the candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in relevant subject or 55% marks in subjects/related subjects.
- Also, the candidates who have not studied the subject in previous qualifying examination, seeking admission must secure minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- Selection of the candidates in any of these UG Program is based on the merit of the qualifying examinations.
- For M.Sc., the candidates must have obtained a graduate degree in science stream with relevant subjects.
- The selection of candidates for 60% seats are filled on merit basis while the rest of the 40% seats are based on the cumulative merit of qualifying examination and entrance exam score conducted by the college.
- Bidhannagar College conducts an online application process.
- Reservations are awarded as per the norms of the State Govt. and Govt. of India.
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Highlight Table of Bidhannagar College Admission
| Name of the College | Bidhannagar College |
| College Type | Public |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Merit based – UG & PG |
| Entrance Test based – 40% seats of PG courses | |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Entrance Name | Entrance Exam conducted by the college |
Bidhannagar College, Kolkata UG Admission 2024
Bidhannagar College offers BA (Hons.) in seven different disciplines of Arts and B.Sc. (Hons.) in nine fields of specializations. The candidates planning to take admission in any of these UG program must have passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks.
The candidates for any of these UG courses are selected on the basis of the merit of qualifying examination.
The candidates who have passed H.S. examinations (10+2) or its equivalent from All India Board/Council including Open School are eligible to apply.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Seat Intake | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) | English | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in English. | 53 | Merit Basis |
| Bengali | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Bengali. | 53 | ||
| Political Science | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Political Science | 53 | ||
| History | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in History. | 53 | ||
| Philosophy | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Philosophy. | 53 | ||
| Education | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Education/ other related subjects. | 27 | ||
| Economics | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Economics/ Maths. | 53 | ||
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | Physics | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Physics. | 53 | |
| Chemistry | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Chemistry/ Mathematics. | 53 | ||
| Mathematics | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Mathematics. | 53 | ||
| Zoology | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Zoology/ Biology. | 37 | ||
| Statistics | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Stats/ Maths. | 32 | ||
| Botany | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Biology/ Botany. | 32 | ||
| Microbiology | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Microbiology/ Biology. | 29 | ||
| Anthropology | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate. | 24 | ||
| Geography | Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Geography. | 32 |
Key Points to remember for UG Admission:
- The candidates with 55% marks or above in the specialization subjects are also eligible to apply.
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST categories must have an aggregate of 40% marks in 10+2 with 40% marks in the relevant subject of specialization.
- A candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 honours courses.
- The candidates with a gap of 3 years or more are not eligible to apply.
- Minimum marks of 50% (best of four) and 45% marks in subject or related subject.
- Minimum marks of 55% in subject or related subject.
Bidhannagar College, Kolkata PG Admission 2024
Bidhannagar College offers three M.Sc. courses in Chemistry, Zoology and Microbiology. The candidates seeking admission in any of these PG courses must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in science stream with relevant subjects from any recognised University/ Institution.
Selection criterion for admission in these courses is based 60% on merit and 40% on the entrance exam conducted by the college.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Seat Intake | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | Chemistry | A graduate degree in Science stream. | 20 | 60% seats are filled on merit basis while rests of the 40% are based on the score of entrance exam conducted by the college. |
| Microbiology | 14 | |||
| Zoology | 14 |
Key Points to remember for PG Admission:
- The SC/ ST/ OBC candidates outside WB, will be treated equivalent to General Category.
- Of the total seats, 3% are reserved for Physically Handicapped candidates.
Bidhannagar College, Kolkata Application Process 2024
- Visit the official website of college to apply online for admission.
- Carefully fill the application form with all the required details.
- Submit the completely filled application form online.
- Pay the application fees.
- Merit list will be prepared on the basis of the submitted application form.
- The merit list does not confirm the admission.
- After verifying the documents on provisional basis in the given time, college will confirm the admission.
Documents required at the time of Admission:
- Print-out of the submitted application form
- Madhyamik or equivalent admit card (Original and one self-signed copy)
- 10+2 mark sheets (Original and one self-signed copy)
- 10+2 Certificate (Only Original)
- Bachelor’s Degree and Mark sheet (for PG Admission)
- Caste certificate, if applicable (Original and one self-signed copy)
- 10+2 School leaving certificate (Only Original)
- Character/ Conduct Certificate issued by the Head of Institution last attended
- Stamp-sized coloured photographs – 03
- Applicant’s copy of pay-in receipt (Original)
Note : The candidates must carry Original documents at the time of admission for UG & PG courses.
Reservation Criteria
| Reserved Category | Reservation Policy |
|---|---|
| SC | 22% |
| ST | 6% |
| OBC | As per Government Instructions |
| Physically Challenged | 3% |
Scholarship
The college provides various scholarship and financial aids to the financial backward but meritorious students.
| Name of Scholarship/Financial Aid | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Post Metric Scholarship | SC/ST Students will receive this given financial assistance. Parent’s annual income should not be more than INR 2,00,000 per annum |
| Minority Scholarship | Must secure 50% marks in last qualifying examination of Board/ University. Annual income of father should not be more than INR 2,50,000 per annum |
| Merit cum means Scholarship | Must obtain at least 75% marks in Higher Secondary Examinations and annual income should not exceed INR 80,000 |
| TARGET Charity Stipend | Five students from each year( 1st,2nd and 3rd) batch for Humanities and Science |
| Kanyashree Prokolpo | Unmarried girl students of 18-19 year of age group pursuing higher education from any government recognized educational institution will receive one time financial assistance of INR 25,000. Annual income of parents should not exceed INR 1, 20,000. |
In addition, some other scholarship/financial aids are available for students:
- SC/ST Post Matric Scholarship
- DPI’S Free-Studentship and Half Free-Studentship available for Needy students.
- Book grants for Needy students from students’ aid and Travel grants for Educational Tours from Teachers’ fund.
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