M.A. in English Colleges in Kolkata - Fees 2026, Admissions

St. Xavier's College fee varies for each of the programme/specialisation and is reasonable, considering the return of investment. It also varies on the basis of the facilities taken by the candidate. For example, the fee of students opting for hostel facility can be higher than another student of the same course, who is not availing accommodation facility. In the below table, tuition fee of some of the courses is mentioned for reference:

Course	Tuition Fee
BSc	INR 2.3 lakh - INR 7.3 lakh
BA	INR 22,200 - INR 3.1 lakh
MSc	INR 8.7 lakh - INR 10.3 lakh

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence is indicative.

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College offers median package range of (aprx)INR 447,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 3 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

Bethune college which is famous for being 1st female college in bengal secured 78th rank Nationally in NIRF ranking 2023 under College category and here I have mentioned the fees details which you asked. It is the only Government College from West Bengal to feature among the first hundred colleges in the country. eceived financial support under the DBT Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India in 2020. Reaccredited at the 'A' Level by NAAC (Cycle 2), 2015. 

Infrastructure/campus: Amity University Kolkata provides a vast, green campus with internationally benchmarked facilities.

Hostel: Amity University Kolkata provides an on-campus hostel facility to students. The hostel accommodates a total of 700 students including 336 seats for boys and 364 seats for girls. Admission to the Amity University Kolkata hostel is given on a first-come first-serve basis. The hostel annual fee is INR 1,20,000 along with a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Payment of hostel fees can be made in the online and offline modes.

Laboratories: Amity University Kolkata has sophisticated labs having the latest technology equipment required across courses in Engineering & Technology to help students gain hands-on experience.

Sports Complex: The university has a sports complex with amenities that support outdoor sports like badminton, basketball, cricket, hockey, and football.

Faculties: Amity University has 4500 academicians, scientists & researchers led by 11 former vice-chancellors and 607 patents. Amity Kolkata faculty members are highly qualified and well-experienced. They guide and help their students by sharing their knowledge and experiences. 

Some of the top recruiters of Presidency University Kolkata during the past years included CTS, Wipro, TCS, Deloitte, IBM, CITI Bank, etc. These recruiters placed students of the University in new-age job roles. According to the report, a total of 13 UG 3-year and 88 PG 2-year students were placed during Presidency University Kolkata placements in 2023. Further, the median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 6 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

Considering the ranking, Jamia is better than Jadavpur University. However, the course fee in Jadavpur University is more economical. Thus, the aspirants can consider both the factors and take a decision. Find below the NIRF rank and fee for both the universities:

University Name	NIRF Rank '23	Total Tuition Fee*
Jadavpur University	04	INR 1,200 - INR 26,200
Jamia Millia Islamia	03	INR 13,400 - INR 1.61 lakh

 NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, the actual amount may vary.

Yes, you can join Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) based on merit. All students must meet the required percentage as per ttheir last educational qualification previous exams to be considered for admission.

For example, to be eligible for the BEd in Special Education course, candidates must be:

• Have a Master's Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities
• The candidate should have bachelor's programme with 50% aggregate.

Also eligible for the MBA course, students must be:

• Any graduate or Degree in Law/ Engineering/ Pharmacy/ Architecture
• Have a bachelor's degree from a recognised college or university.

After completing an MA degree course from one of the best MA Colleges in Kolkata, candidates can pursue an MPhil/ PhD course or they can even opt for a job. Check below the job profiles available after MA:

Job Profile	Average Annual Salary (in INR)
Teacher	INR 4 lakh
Administrative Officer	INR 6 lakh
Social Worker	INR 6.5 lakh
Journalist	INR 5 lakh
Counsellor	INR 7 lakh

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

Candidates wishing to get admission in LLB at Techno India University should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% marks. The college considers valid score of CLAT or university's entrance exam for admission.

Yes, St. Xavier's University does provide sports-based scholarships. The university offers three sports scholarships, namely the Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys), the Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls), and the Meritorious Sportsperson. Under all the scholarships, selected students are granted a full waiver of tuition fees & development fees. One student under each category who wins the Best Athlete in the Annual Sports Meet is awarded the scholarship.

No, candidate who have compartment even in one subject in Class 12 are not eligible to take admission in BESC. To get admission in UG courses, Class 12 pass result is mandatory.

If candidate has passed Class 12 from All India Boards/Councils in recognised subjects, they can take admission in Loreto College. The process is different for UG and PG courses. For UG, it mostly depends on Class 12 or any other equivalent exam. For PG, the college majorly considers entrance test. The entrance test is conducted by college itself.

Kalyani University admission to most of the courses are offered via scores of various state/ national-level entrance exams. However, the university does not conduct any entrance exams on its own, but it accepts a few state/ national-level entrances conducted by West Bengal state. These include WBJEE, WB JECA, WB JEMAT, CAT, MAT, GATE, etc., for admission to BTech, MCA, MBA and M.Tech programmes. For courses such as BCom, BA, BSc, MA, etc., direct admissions are offered to candidates based on their scores obtained in the previous qualifying exam. For more details on Kalyani University list of accepted entrance exams course-wise,  check out this link. 

Swami Vivekananda University has made several collaborations with the top institutions. These collaborations are made in academics, healthcare and industry-related fields. These collaborations provide students with better opportunities. Additionally, through these collaborations, the university aims to provide quality education, resources, study exchange programs, and internships to all the students of SVU. Students can take a look below at different types of SVU collaborations:

Academics	Industry	Healthcare
University of Lincoln	IBM	Antara
Dumkal College Basantapur	Motherson	Fortis Hospitals
Kaziranga University	Amri Hospitals	Manipal Hospitals
Bethune College	TCS iON	Spectra Eye Hospital
Bengal Institute of Science and Technology	Debgiri seeds	Supernova
Vivekananda College	Webs Techno	Amri Hospitals

Brainware University is famous for its technical programmes. The university has a industry-oriented curriculum. When compared to other similar private universities, BU has a rather affordable fee structure and decent placement packages. The university has global tie-ups and recorded a 98% placement rate in 2025. Its BTech, BCA, and MBA programmes are among the most popular choices.

The eligibility criteria to apply for MA course in Maulana Azad College is Bachelor's Degree with 55% marks from a recognised university. Admission to the MA course is done basis valid score in the last qualifying exam.