Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College, formerly known as Bangabasi College of Commerce affiliated to The University of Calcutta, West Bengal offers seven Bachelor degree programs in the field of Commerce and Arts. The basic eligibility to apply is 10+2 from a recognized board. Admissions are done strictly on merit basis. A relaxation of 5% marks is provided to all the candidates belonging to reserved categories.

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Some of the facilities offered by the institute are Sports, Cafeteria, Laboratories, Classroom, Medical Facilities, Canteen, Gymkhana and Library. The college also offers various indoor and outdoor games, music competition, debates and educational excursions. It has various important cells like Anti-Ragging cells, Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell and Grievance Redressal Cell. 

Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College also started the National Service Scheme under the University of Calcutta where various social activities like surveying slums, sanitation drives and setting up of medical facilities are organised.

AGCBC, Kolkata: Courses and Fees

Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College offers various courses at UG Level. The details related to all the courses are as follows:

Program Details Selection Criteria
B.Com {Hons.}
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2820 per annum
  • Eligibility: Minimum 65% in 10+2 in Best four subjects including Mathematics/Accountancy
 Merit Based
B.Com 
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2670 per annum
  • Eligibility: Minimum 45% in 10+2 in Best four subjects including Mathematics/Accountancy
 Merit Based
B.A {Hons.}
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2760 per annum
  • Eligibility: Minimum 55% in 10+2 in Best four subjects including Bengali for Bengali Honours and English for English Honours
 Merit Based
BA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2610 per annum
  • Eligibility: Minimum 40% in 10+2 in Best four subjects
 Merit Based

AGCBC, Kolkata: Cutoff

Program Aggregate Marks in Best Four Subjects
General SC ST OBC
B.Com (Hons) [Including Mathematics/Accountancy] 65 65 40 40
B.Com (General) [Including Mathematics/Accountancy] 45 45 30 30
B.A (Hons) in Bengali [Including the subject Bengali] 55 55 40 40
B.A (Hons) in English [Including English] 60 60 40 40
B.A (General) 40 40 30 30

AGCBC, Kolkata: Scholarships

Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College offers scholarships to its meritorious and needy students. They are as follows:

  • Loan Scholarships are offered to the needy and meritorious students who have good academic records.
  • Stipends are given to students who belong to ST and SC category.
  • Tuition fee concessions and grants from Students’ Aid Funds are also provided to the reserved category candidates.

AGCBC, Kolkata: FAQs

Ques. Are there any entrance exams for getting an admission in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College?

Ans: No, There are no entrance exams conducted for admission at Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College. Admissions are purely merit based on a first come first serve basis.

Ques. Can I apply for Distance Learning in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College?

Ans: No, Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College doesn’t offer courses through distance mode of learning.

Ques. Can I include Environmental Studies to calculate the aggregate of Best four subjects to get an admission in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College?

Ans: No, according to Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College’s admission policy, you cannot include Environmental Studies to calculate the aggregate of Best Four Subjects.

Ques. Can I still take an admission in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College if I completed my 10+2 through correspondence?

Ans. Students who have completed their 10+2 are not allowed to apply to the courses offered by Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College.

Ques. What is the mode of registration in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College? Can I still visit the college in person to take an admission to fasten the process?

Ans: The mode of registration in Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College is completely online. The officials don’t grant admission if you register by visiting the college in person.