Bethune College

Hedua, Kolkata

4.2 /5

(38 Reviews)

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Estd. 1879

Last updated on 2 Aug '23

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About Bethune College
Bethune College Popular programs
Bethune College Application Process
Bethune College Placements
Bethune College Rankings 2023
Bethune College Student Reviews
Bethune College Courses and Fees 2022
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About Bethune College

A renowned institution of higher learning, Bethune College has its roots in Kolkata, West Bengal since 1879. The span of programs offered 25 courses include Degree in Full Time mode. Bethune College offers a range of 18 UG courses. These courses are aimed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge in their field of interest. The public institute has been accredited with Grade A by NAAC. Candidate can pursue in multiple range of courses like M.Sc., M.A., B.A. (Hons), B.A., B.Sc. with the stream of Science and Humanities & Social Sciences. From introductory courses to more advanced topics, there are a variety of courses to choose from. Students who join Bethune College stand to gain professional level of expertize and proficiency through its highly trained & experienced faculty in the studies of Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics. Institute offers this course with intake of 694 candidates. Most of these courses are offerred at very affordable fees. For students institute has facilities & infrastructure like Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Kolkata, West Bengal
Courses Offered	UG and PG
No. of Seats	694
Median Salary	INR 221,000

Bethune College
Popular programs

B.Sc.

9 Courses

4.23 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

₹2 LPA

B.A.

7 Courses

4.33 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

₹2 LPA

M.A.

3 Courses

3.62 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

₹2.2 LPA

B.A. (Hons)

2 Courses

4.63 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

₹2 LPA

M.Sc.

4 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

₹2.2 LPA

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Bethune College Application Process

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidates completed B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
B.A. (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

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Bethune College Placements

A total of 99 students were admitted in year 2019-20 for 2 year PG degree at Bethune College and 96 completed their graduation in 2020-21. Out of 96 students 5 were placed with median salary of INR 220000 A total of 446 students were admitted in year 2018-19 for 3 year UG degree at Bethune College and 442 completed their graduation in 2020-21. Out of 442 students 9 were placed with median salary of INR 220000 and 302 students opted for higher studies.For the batch ending 2020-21, the placement record for 2 year PG course at Bethune College was 19.8%.The median package offered for the students during this session was INR 220000 Lakh. Bethune College has a placement record of 49.6% for 3 year UG course.The median package offered for the batch ending 2020-21 at Bethune College was INR 220000 Lakh.

Courses	Median Salary
M.A.	INR 220,000
M.Sc.	INR 220,000
B.A.	INR 222,000
B.A. (Hons)	INR 222,000
B.Sc.	INR 222,000

Course	Median Salary
B.Sc.	₹2 LPA
B.A.	₹2 LPA
M.A.	₹2.2 LPA

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Top Recruiters

TCS

Cognizant

Wipro

Genpact

ICICI

YesBank

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Bethune College
Rankings 2023

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India Today	83	92	– / –

Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Kolkata in 2023->

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India Today	73	74	– / –
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2nd Best among India Today ranked colleges in Kolkata in 2021->

Bethune College
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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3-4
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Placements3.3

Infrastructure4.1

Faculty & Course4.6

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.7

What students say about Bethune College

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Top multinational companies like TCS, Wipro and others visited the campus during my final year.

Based on 13 Reviews

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Most students do not take up these jobs and look for a better job with a higher salary, or they go for higher studies.

Based on 13 Reviews

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2021

4.4

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college has good curriculum, helpful teachers, and good campus life.

Placements: TCS visits our campus to hire students. Our batchmates want to pursue higher studies, and none of them got placed. In the previous year, many students were placed.

Infrastructure: Our college has a huge area with many buildings, and our campus is greenery. There were two libraries, one for science and another one for the arts. Departmental libraries were also available. The libraries were well-stocked, and several books were available. There were many classrooms, and each one of them was very spacious and airy. There were galleries and smart classrooms as well. Our college provides hostel in Saltlake with modern amenities and rooms were well-maintained. The food served in the canteen was good at a reasonable rate, which was ideal for day scholars.

Faculty: All our professors were very helpful and kind to everyone. They were always one step forward in helping us in every way possible. They were friendly and very knowledgeable. Our course curriculum had data analysis and econometrics, which every company looks for. The topics taught were relevant. Semester exams were not very easy, but our professors prepared us in every way. The pass percentage was approximately 85%. Students were among the top-ranked in the city.

Other: Our college organises an annual fest Aalap. We had inter-college competitions and concerts. We also had an annual day where students and alumni were felicitated. This college organised a Bengal economic meeting where eminent professors from all over India attended and gave paper presentations, which were very insightful and good for education. State scholarships like Kanyashree were available for students. Sports day was also conducted every year, and many students and teachers participate for entertainment.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2022Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2021

4.2

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Bethune College provides good campus life and good academic life.

Placements: Bachelors don't have placement services in most colleges in West Bengal, but Bethune gets a placement offer every year from Tata Consultancy Services. In our batch, no one was interested in getting placed right after our bachelor's. Most were pursuing Masters and the rest were preparing for various government jobs. From the previous batch, two of our seniors got placed in TCS.

Infrastructure: Bethune was the oldest women's college in Asia. The majority of the infrastructure was from the colonial era and was well maintained. During our college years, two new buildings were inaugurated. One building contained the common room for students and the other building contained a teachers' meditation room. The other building was the auditorium building. The labs were well maintained. We have a sports room and a union room. There were two libraries, both of which were well maintained. The canteen food was good and affordable.

Faculty: The course curriculum was interesting and will prepare students both for industry and academia. Professors were student-friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There were elective papers in the 5th and 6th semesters along with the core papers. The students have to write a 5000–7000 word dissertation on an issue in Indian Economics in the final semester, which will be supervised by the professors. The semester exams were centralized exams taken by the University of Calcutta.

Other: Our college takes pride in providing a fun student life. There were various extra-curricular activities, seminars and workshops being hosted. There were various clubs like photography, film and drama, debate, etc. The students' committee was a large part of the college. The annual college fest, Aalap, was very fun and was organized by the students and the teachers' committee.

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2022Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany - Batch of 2020

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Review of Bethune College.

Placements: Around 95% of students were placed. The average salary package offered was 4 LPA. TCS, Infosys, and Wipro were the top recruiting companies. Most of the students were not interested in placements, and they opt for higher studies i.e masters' and Ph.D.

Infrastructure: Our department was well-equipped with air-conditioners and a computer laboratory. The campus atmosphere was beautiful, and the environment was peaceful. The library was well stocked with every book needed for the course. It provides a separate sports room where every kind of sports equipment was available. There was also a gym for students to use.

Faculty: Faculty members were well qualified and cooperative. They give equal attention to every student. One can easily communicate with teachers in case of any difficulty. Classes were taken regularly. In our previous semester, students were given compulsory projects, and the professors were helpful.

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Anonymous

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2021

3.8

2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college provides helpful faculty members and nice atmosphere.

Placements: Placement cell rarely provides information about recruiting companies. None of the students were placed. The top recruiting company was Cognizant.

Infrastructure: There is no hostel in the college. Psychology classrooms and labs are good. Library facilities are not good because the librarian is not helpful. Wi-Fi connection in the library is very good. Canteen is fine and the food quality is good. There is a games room.

Faculty: The pass percentage is 33% and it's under CU. Semester exams were tough. The course curriculum is relevant but doesn't make students industry-ready. Teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and qualified.

Other: Events and fests were fun. There are no extracurricular activities except annual sports day or annual programs.

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2022Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2024

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The college will provide you with an academically progressive atmosphere like no other.

Placements: According to my knowledge, most of my seniors have been placed in distinguished sectors. There are internships provided along with schemes for helping students from all backgrounds of life we able to participate and get similar opportunities. The top roles are clinical psychologists, human resource managers, and teachers. The pay scale of these professions are varying but satisfy the work-to-pay ratio.

Infrastructure: The college offers an extremely well-staffed department with teachers to take care of your every need. The department has a well-maintained laboratory. It is equipped with all instruments that the students need and is the best in Kolkata. College also provides a clean and safe canteen for students. The students who are interested in sports and games may participate in the clubs and competitions that the college organises.

Faculty: The department of psychology in Bethune college is extremely well stuffed with teachers who have gained a doctor it degrees in this subject. They take utmost care while teaching and solve every query that the student has. The course curriculum is extremely relevant and is taught by giving examples from day-to-day life. The Calcutta University regulated semester exams in the college are fairly hard and test the students on their merit skills. Bethune College has an almost 100% pass percentage.

Other: Bethune College provides the best faculty for psychology in Kolkata and also in all of East India. The department is extremely supportive and the peers are helping. It is an overall good environment. It is academically progressive but also is open to various events and fests throughout the year. Students can apply for government loans and scholarships. Extra curricular activities are in courage and there are specific clubs for everyone's interest.

Reviewed on 25 May 2022Read More

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Bethune College Courses and Fees 2022

Bethune College offers a total of 27 courses across various streams and subjects to choose from. UG courses are of three-year duration whereas the PG courses are of 2 years each. Along with these, the college also offers Certificate/Diploma Courses. Bethune College courses are listed below along with their eligibility and course fee:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Annual Course Fee
BA	Class 12 pass from a recognised board	INR 1,400 approx.
BSc	Class 12 pass from a recognised board	INR 1,200 approx.
PGDP MSc	Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised college/university	INR 6,600 approx.
PGDP MA (3 courses)	Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized college/university	INR 7,500 approx.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Annual Course Fee
BA	Class 12 pass from a recognised board	INR 1,400 approx.
BSc	Class 12 pass from a recognised board	INR 1,200 approx.
PGDP MSc	Eligibility: Graduation from a recognised college/university	INR 6,600 approx.
PGDP MA (3 courses)	Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized college/university	INR 7,500 approx.

Courses	Total tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Sc.(9 courses)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12th WBCHSE
B.A.(7 courses)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12th WBCHSE
B.A. (Hons)(2 courses)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12th WBCHSE

Bethune College Scholarships 2022

Bethune College provides scholarships to minority students with the name“Aikhyashree. Students from minority communities i.e. Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsee & Sikh can apply for various Scholarship schemes. These include Merit-Cum-Means, Post Matric, Pre Matric and Talent support stipend (TSP) offered to poor and meritorious students.

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Bethune College Infrastructure

Bethune College has well stocked Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Sports Complex and Lab facility for its students.

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Bethune College Faculty Details

Faculty Details
Director	-
Professor & Equivalent	6
Lecturer	-
Assistant Professor	71
Associate Professor	32
Other Faculty Members	17

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Bethune College Course Specializations

Bethune College offers specialziations in fields of study such as;

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
M.Sc.	10-21	Botany, Mathematics, Zoology
M.A.	16-18	-
B.A. (Hons)	19	-
B.A.	20-46	-
B.Sc.	18-40	Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Bethune College FAQs

Q. Is Bethune College a good college/Institute?

A. Bethune College has a review rating of 4.2 on the basis of 38 reviews done by students. In addition to this, it has been rated on Campus Life parameter.

Q. What is the intake for offered courses at Bethune College?

A. The seats availability for offered courses at Bethune College goes up to 694.

Q. Which courses does Bethune College offer?

A. Bethune College offer courses like M.Sc., M.A., B.A. (Hons), B.A., B.Sc. with the stream of Science and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Q. What specialization Bethune College offer in their courses?

A. Bethune College offers specializations like Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics in their courses.

Q. How much in-campus Placements salary Bethune College offered to students?

A. Bethune College offers in-campus placements salary in the range of INR 222,000.

Q. What is the median salary of M.Sc. course that is offered by Bethune College?

A. Median salary of M.Sc. course is INR 220,000.

Q. What is the median salary of M.A. course that is offered by Bethune College?

A. College offer INR 220,000 salary to their students.

Q. How is the placement facility in Bethune College?

A. Bethune College has been rated 3.4 on placements on the basis of 38 reviews done by students.

Q. What are the facilities available for students at Bethune College?

A. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities like Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex.

Q. How is the faculty at Bethune College?

A. Bethune College has been rated 4.6 for faculty.

Q. How do I get into Bethune College for UG/PG courses?

A. Bethune College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
M.A.	Candidates completed B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
B.A. (Hons)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Q. Which companies generally recruit from Bethune College?

A. The Institute has given placement in known organizations like Samsung R And D Institute India Noida, Amazon Transpotaion, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Edvizo, Induvidal, Ecomaister Beads India Pvt Ltd.

Q. What is the median salary of placements by the Institute?

A. Median Salary of students placed by the Institute is INR 221,000.

Q: When does Bethune College's M.A. in English program's admission period begin for 2023?

Online Admission for Academic Session 2022-2023 to all PG Courses Details will be provided soon. Bethune College offers two-year, semi-autonomous PG courses affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It provides an M.A. degree with English and Bengali specialisations while an M.Sc. degree is provided in Mathematics, Botany and Zoology. In addition, the college also offers M.A./M.Sc. degree in Applied Psychology. Bethune College accepts admission for the PG courses on the basis of merit for 60% of seats reserved for students from Calcutta University (CU) only, while the selection for the remaining 40% of seats is done via admission test.

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What are the top courses offered at Bethune College?

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Bethune College's top courses at the UG level include a BA (H)and a BSc (H). while at the PG level, the Bethune College courses include MA and MSC

COURSE FEES ELIGIBILITY DURATION

1.COURSE: B.Sc (HONS)

FEES: 1,371 (1st Year Fees)

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2

DURATION:3 yrs

2. COURSE: BA (HONS)

FEES : 1,181 (1st Ye

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What is the fee for B.Sc at Bethune College?

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Bethune College's top courses at the UG level include a BA (H)and a BSc (H). while at the PG level, the Bethune College courses include MA and MSC

COURSE FEES ELIGIBILITY DURATION

1.COURSE: B.Sc (HONS)

FEES: 1,371 (1st Year Fees)

ELIGIBILITY: 10+2

Specialization:Computer Science, Zoology, Mathematics,

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How do I get admission to Bethune College?

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Bethune College's admissions to most of the courses are merit-based. For all courses, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to get shortlisted for any and every course offered by Bethune College. Check below popular Bethune College courses along with their eligibility and

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How many BSc specialisations are offered by Bethune College?

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Bethune College offers BSc programme across nine specialisations. To get admission to Bethune College BSc programme, candidates must have cleared Class 12th from a recognised board of education. The admission is based on the merit score of last qualifying exam. Find below the list of BSc specialisat

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What is the admission process at Bethune College?

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To get admission to Bethune College, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

Step 1: The admission process starts with filling Bethune College application form followed by an E-counselling mode. Interested candidates can visit the official website of Bethune College to apply for the course

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