What is Bethune College known for?
Bethune College offers BA, BSc across 8 active programme records.
Bethune College, Kolkata – 2026 Overview
public · Kolkata, West Bengal
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Bethune College has recorded total fees from ₹400 and placement records with average packages up to ₹6 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
8Active programmes
2Student reviews
5.0Average rating
2Placement years
About Bethune College
History and Background
About Bethune College, Kolkata Bethune College, a prominent school of higher learning, has its roots in Kolkata, West Bengal, since 1879. The program spans 25 courses, including a degree in full-time mode. Bethune College offers 18 undergraduate courses. These courses are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge in their chosen field. NAAC has awarded the public institute a grade of A. Students who enroll at Bethune College will obtain professional expertise and competency from its highly skilled and experienced teachers in Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Statistics. This course is offered by the Institute and has a total enrollment of 694 students. The majority of these courses are quite reasonably priced. For students, the institute provides facilities and infrastructure such as an auditorium, a cafeteria, a hostel, labs, a library, and a sports complex. In the NIRF 2023 rankings, it was rated 78th. Bethune College Kolkata Highlights: Following are a few of the highlights of Bethune College Kolkata - Particulars Statistics Establishment Year 1879 Approved By UGC Set by Govt. Of West Bengal Courses Offered UG and PG courses Admission Mode Online and Offline Admission Criteria Merit-based No. of Seats 694 Median Salary INR 221,000 Bethune College Fees 2024 The below given table shows the Bethune College fees - Courses Fees B.Sc {Hons.} 1,371 (1st Year Fees) BA {Hons.} 1,181 (1st Year Fees) MA 7,466 (1st Year Fees) M.Sc 6,561 (1st Year Fees)
Campus and Location
Established in 1879. Located in Kolkata, West Bengal. 181, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal
Courses and Programmes Offered
BA Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Bengali – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent · BA profile
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Philosophy – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Statistics – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
BSc Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent · BSc profile
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer Science – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Mathematics – 3 years – 10+2 or equivalent
Course Fees at Bethune College
BA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BA: ₹400 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
BSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹25,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- BA: 10+2 or equivalent.
- BSc: 10+2 or equivalent.
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2014₹7 LPA
2023₹6 LPA
BA (2023): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
BSc (2014): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹6 LPA.
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 2
- Average overall rating: 5.0/5
- Infrastructure: 4.5/5
- Hostel: Not recorded
- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded
- Faculty: 4.5/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Professor Sangeeta Tripathi Mitra – Principal
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- itoday 2024: Rank 80 out of 186.
- itoday 2024: Rank 99 out of 211.
- itoday 2024: Rank 99 out of 211.
- cs 2024: Rank 73 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 93 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 93 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 73 out of 173.
- itoday 2023: Rank 93 out of 197.
- itoday 2023: Rank 93 out of 197.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Bethune College?
Bethune College lists Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Bengali, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Statistics, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Bethune College?
Recorded total fees range from ₹400 to ₹25,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
How are placements at Bethune College?
Placement records are available for 2 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Bethune College?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹4 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Bethune College?
The profile contains 9 active ranking record(s), including itoday rank 80 and itoday rank 99.
What is the student rating of Bethune College?
Bethune College has an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 2 active review(s).
Is Bethune College government or private?
Bethune College is recorded as a public in the current profile data.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.