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Bethune College B.A. Courses and Fees 2025

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Bethune College B.A. Eligibility and Highlights 2025

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    Q:   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 selection criteria: 

    Course

    Common Eligibility

    Selection Criteria

    BScClass 12th from a recognised board Merit-based
    BAClass 12th from a recognised boardMerit-based
    BA (Hons)Class 12th from a recognised boardMerit-based
    MA Graduation in the relevant disciplineMerit-based
    MScGraduation in the relevant disciplineMerit-based
    Q:   What are the top courses offered at Bethune College?
    A: 

    Under Graduate Degree Programmes

    Bachelor of Arts:

     Bengali Honours

    English Honours

    Hindi Honours

    History Honours

    Philosophy Honours

    Political Science Honours

    Psychology (B.A.) Honours

    Sanskrit Honours

    Women Studies (General)

    Bachelor of Science :

    Botany Honours

    Chemistry Honours

    Computer Science Honours

    Economics Honours

    Mathematics Honours

    Physics Honours

    Psychology (B.Sc.) Honours

    Statistics Honours

    Zoology Honours

    Post Graduate Degree Programmes

    Botany M.Sc.

    Bengali M.A.

    English M.A.

    Mathematics M.Sc

    Applied Psychology M.A./M.Sc.

    Zoology M.Sc.

    Certificate/Diploma Courses for U.G. Students

    Bratachari

    Computer Training Programme by WBEIDC Ltd.

    Ethics and Value Education

    Q:   Is Bethune College a good college/Institute?
    A: 
    Bethune College is a well-known institution for M.Sc, M.A, B.A. (Hons), B.A, B.Sc. courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Bethune College has a rating of 4.23 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.35 on Campus Life, 3.37 on Placements, 4.61 on Faculty and 4.11 on Infrastructure.
    Q:   How much in-campus salary is offered at Bethune College to B.A. (Hons) students?
    A: 
    Bethune College offers in-campus placement salaries in the range of INR 2 LPA to B.A. (Hons) students.

    Bethune College B.A.
    Popular courses

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    B.A. (Hons.) in English

    Star Icon4.53 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    46
    ₹3 LPA
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science

    Star Icon3.93 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    38
    ₹3 LPA
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    B.A (Hons.) in History

    Star Icon3.63 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    38
    ₹3 LPA
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali

    3 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    38
    ₹3 LPA
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy

    Star Icon3.23 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    38
    ₹3 LPA
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit

    3 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    40
    ₹3 LPA
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    Q:   What are the PG programmes offered at Bethune College?
    A: 

    Bethune College offers two PG programmes across multiple specialisations. The programmes offered by Bethune College are listed below: 

    Course Name Duration 
    MSc (Botany)2 years
    MA (Bengali)2 years
    MA (English)2 years
    MSc (Mathematics) 2 years
    MA/ MSc (Applied Psychology)2 years
    MSc (Zoology) 2 years

     

    Q:   Which courses does Bethune College offer?
    A: 
    Bethune College provides programmes including M.Sc, M.A, B.A. (Hons), B.A, B.Sc. in streams such as Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics.
    Q:   Can I get direct admission to Bethune College?
    A: 

    Admission to Bethune College is based on merit score of candidates. To get shortlisted for Bethune College, candidates must have qualified the minimum eligibility criteria as per the respective course. The table below covers Bethune College popular courses along with their eligibility and selection criteria:

    Course

    Common Eligibility

    Selection Criteria

    BScClass 12th from a recognised board Merit-based
    BAClass 12th from a recognised boardMerit-based
    BA (Hons)Class 12th from a recognised boardMerit-based
    MA Graduation in the relevant disciplineMerit-based
    MScGraduation in the relevant disciplineMerit-based

    B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi

    3 years#74 India TodayDegree by Calcutta University
    20
    ₹3 LPA
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    Bethune College B.A.
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    Q:   How many courses are offered by Bethune College?
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    Bethune College offers mainly six programmes across multiple specialisations. The table below covers list of Bethune College popular courses: 

    Course

    Common Eligibility

    BSc3 years 
    BA3 years 
    BA (Hons)3 years 
    MA 2 years 
    MSc2 years 
    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.

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    Bethune College B.A. Seats 2025

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    Q:   What documents are required to apply for Bethune College?
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    At the time of submitting application for Bethune College, candidates need to submit the following documents: 

    Printout of the Application Form for Admission duly signed by the candidate and their guardian
    Admission Fee Payment Receipt
    Class 10th Admit Card /Age proof document (Original & one self-attested photocopy)
    Class 12th Mark sheet (Original & one self-attested photocopy) (Laminated
    Marksheet will not be accepted)
    One Passport size photograph
    Caste Certificate (Original & one self-attested photocopy), if applicable.
    PWD Certificate (Original & one self-attested photocopy), if applicable.
    EWS Certificates (Original & one self-attested photocopy), if applicable.
    CU Registration Certificate (if already registered under CU) (Original & one self attested photocopy)
    Migration Certificate (Original & one self-attested photocopy), if applicable.
    BPL Certificate (Original & one self-attested photocopy), if applicable.

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    Bethune College B.A.
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    ₹ 3 LPA-/-#74 India Today, 2025
    ₹ 3 LPA - 3.12 LPA₹ 84.6 K -/-
    -/-₹ 900 - 2.64 K -/-
    -/-₹ 3.51 L -/-
    ₹ 5 LPA - 5.5 LPA₹ 1.53 L - 5.34 L -/-
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    4/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements2.8
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    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
    Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2027
    4.4
    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    This college has enough value for money.
    Placements: Internships are provided to all students of our course. About placements, they held various seminars regarding our future jobs and concerns. All the past seniors that I've met are doing pretty well in their fields. If asked for their opinions, they would say the same.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the course is pretty well. Classes are been taken regularly. Free Wi-Fi is available inside the college boundary. There are plenty of labs for science students. We have clean classrooms and a library with almost all kinds of books. The sports facilities are quite poor as this is a girls' college. But there has been progress in addition to sports. The mess is pretty small but hygienic.
    Faculty: Professors are full of knowledge and helpful. They are concerned with our studies and help us out in every way possible. The semester exams are pretty well off. It is easy to pass if you study well. The passing mark is 22 out of 75.
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2024
    3.8
    2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The college is overall good.
    Placements: There are 29 students in this batch, but we do not get placements. The package is not offered. Companies do not visit the college and I passed out in 2024. Still, I do not get placement. I do not think there are internships.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the course is good because we have big classrooms and a library. The library is very helpful because we used to get all books we need for our syllabus. But the major problem is that the hostel is far away from the college. The college is in Hedua but the hostel is in Salt Lake. The food of the canteen is not so good.
    Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They used to teach us very well, and they are really supportive in every situation. Exams are held semester-wise and they are not so difficult. We can get good marks and the pass percentage is 30%.
    Other: I chose this course because I am very interested in this subject. It helps us to get good knowledge and know the political conditions of the world.
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy - Batch of 2024
    3.2
    2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Review of Bethune College.
    Placements: Honesty, there are no placements in our college. We will get a few placement details in our respective college group and for that also we have to visit other colleges. There are no internship opportunities, but if we want to do internships then we have to do it from outside.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college as per fee is quite good. We will get classrooms with fans only and no AC. But they are large and benches are quite comfortable too. The college has two libraries, one is departmental and the other one is the common library. In the library, we will only get educational books. The canteen of the college is quite good. However, it is small but during recess, it is very crowded. In the canteen, we get mostly healthy food and the price is decent as well. The hostel of the college is far, and it is in the Salt Lake. So I opted for PG.
    Faculty: If students are in English medium, then they have to study mostly on their own. Some teachers provide notes in English but Bengal medium students are given more preference. For exams, they just follow the previous year's question papers.
    Other: Overall, it is quite good here, and English medium students who do not know Bengal at all will face problems. The teaching is well. If teachers give lectures in English, then it would be better. Washrooms are really bad and not hygienic at all. They should pay attention to this as well. Every year at the end of December, they conduct a fest called Aalap. It invites some Bengal band singers, and it is a good experience but do not expect too much.
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    B.A (Hons.) in History - Batch of 2027
    3.6
    3Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    I am satisfied with the faculty members, but the infrastructure needs a little improvement.
    Placements: Around 10 students got placed, and TCS visited the college to hire freshers. Students get placed with a salary package that ranges between 3-4.5 LPA. In our batch, students from each course get an opportunity to do an internship in these 4 years of graduation.
    Infrastructure: As a girls' college, several infrastructural necessities are missing, starting from clean washrooms to sanitary napkins and vending machines, which is expected from a girl's college. In the hostel, the mess system things have been better with regard to the quality of food and cleanliness as well.
    Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and put in lots of effort to make the topic understandable in almost 3 languages, Hindi, English, and Bengal. The curriculum consists of a variety of subjects from various disciplines, making it an interesting course altogether.
    Other: With the introduction of NEP, I just did not get to study history as my major. I studied a variety of subjects ranging from environmental science to women's studies to psychology to philosophy, giving the students an opportunity to pursue further studies in any discipline. The campus is rich with greenery, providing solace even in solitude. Students here are from several states, making the environment to study in diversity.
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2027
    4.4
    2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Bethune - An Overview of the College.
    Placements: We have 35 students in our class. We don't have placements offered to us in that way. I know there is a summer internship. There are a few internships and placements available for the Science batch, but I don’t really know the details.
    Infrastructure: Our college has everything arranged for us. There is Wi-Fi, the labs are well-equipped and clean, the classrooms are nice, and the library has books, and it’s good. The hostel is quite nice, with good washrooms and good food managed by the students. Overall, it’s a good place to stay.
    Faculty: The teachers are really helpful, very professional but at the same time friendly and sweet. They understand the students and do their best to help all of us. They are knowledgeable yet very approachable. Yes, the course is absolutely relatable—it's about how our political system works. The exams seem difficult since it's under Calcutta University.
    Other: I chose this course because I always had a love for Political Science. The course is beautiful, and I get to know about how our political system works and how things happen in different sectors of it. It’s fascinating and interesting, also because it has a lot of scope. Our college has a lot of events going on, but the main one is Alaap, the college fest, held in the month of December. The campus crowd is wonderful, and it’s a safe place.
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    B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science - Batch of 2026
    3.4
    3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Every student's thought - Dreams that got shattered and life that turned into disappointment.
    Placements: I still am not much aware of the placements, but as I have heard from my seniors, the placements offered at the college are very low. Hardly any student gets recruited in any firm. Moreover, students need to go out in search of internships more because there is not much attention on this criterion.
    Infrastructure: The hostel is good as it is new, having started from the year 2023, but the infrastructure of my course and faculty is horrible. There is no hygiene and cleanliness in the college. Being a women's college, there's a need for better hygiene and cleanliness.
    Faculty: The faculty for my subject and other subjects is good. The only positive aspect of this college is that its teachers are helpful, available, and student-friendly. They are accessible to students at any time. The teaching quality is also 7.5 out of 10. Semester exams are difficult, and the pass percentage is average.
    Other: I chose this course and college because of its A+ ranking in NIRF. However, upon entering the college, I found nothing special that separates this college from any other low-ranking institution. Despite being top-rated, many news channels visit the college, and many events occur, but the most frustrating part is the hygienic conditions. I have heard of many students getting dust allergies, infections, and more. Many girls cannot use the toilets as they are not cleaned regularly, seeming to be cleaned only once a year.
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    The cutoff for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology at Bethune College, Kolkata for the 2021 academic session was 181 marks for the general category. This was based on the Class 12 aggregate marks. For the 2022 session, the cutoff was 180.75 marks. These cutoffs are subject to change annually and depend

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    How can I get admission at Bethune College for B.A. (Hons) in Psychology?

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    B.A. To get admission in Betuen College for. (Hons) In psychology, you need to meet the eligibility criteria, apply through the college's online portal, and selected on the basis of merit. The Betuun College strictly follows merit-based admissions and does not conduct entrance exams for graduate pro

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    What specializations do Bethune College offer in their courses?

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    Bethune College is a good institution for M.Sc, M.A, B.A. (Hons), B.A, B.Sc. courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Bethune College are Botany, Mathematics, Zoology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics.

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    How is the placement facility at Bethune College?

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    As per Shiksha verified reviews, Bethune College has an impressive review rating of 3.37 by 38 students.

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    How is the faculty at Bethune College?

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    Bethune College has been rated 4.61 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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