Heramba Chandra College Kolkata was established on 6 January 1879 by Sadharan Brahmo Samaj. The college is affiliated with University of Calcutta. The college offers honours in Bangla, Education, English, History and Political Science in Arts, and Economics and Geography in Science, along with honours courses in Accounting & Finance. Heramba Chandra College Admission is offered strictly on the basis of merit.

The college has recorded the highest package 20 LPA in placement drive in 2022. The top recruiters are Wipro, Genpact, Byju, Echobooom, Thrillophilia, Edumatics, Hykez, ICICI PRU, ORNATE & PROFIT NX. FREEDEEM, ICICI Bank, BNK Capital, Klimb, Kotak Life, Marble Box, SOCIETE MAISON DE CUIR.

Heramba Chandra College Ranking

  • Heramba Chandra College Kolkata has been approved by the college Grants Commission (UGC) and it has been accredited by NAAC. 
  • NAAC has awarded the Heramba Chandra College with a ‘B+’ grade.

Heramba Chandra College Courses & Fees

Below table shows the course details about the Top courses of Heramba Chandra college

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
B.Com General
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 10290
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based
B.Com Accounting and Finance Hons
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 18000
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based
B.Sc Economics Hons
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 18720
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based
B.Sc Geography Hons
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 24320
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based
BA Education Hons
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 17100
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based
BA Hons (Language Courses)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: 16920
  • Eligibility: 10+2
Merit Based

Heramba Chandra College Placement

The college helps each student explore internship opportunities by inviting various companies to campus recruitment of students who are in their final year of the program and have already graduated. The final internships at the college are the result of a very systematic interaction with the industry and continuous career guidance of the students. Top recruiters who participated in the placement are Wipro, Genpact, Byju, Echobooom, Thrillophilia, Edumatics, Hykez, ICICI PRU, ORNATE & PROFIT NX. FREEDEEM, ICICI Bank, BNK Capital, Klimb, Kotak Life, Marble Box, SOCIETE MAISON DE CUIR

Placement Statistics 

YEAR STUDENTS PLACED MEDIAN SALARY (Rs.)
2020-21 35 222111
2019-20 64 226714
2018-19 65 201566
2017-18 83 187931
2016-17 91 162000

Heramba Chandra College Scholarships

Heramba Chandra College offers various scholarship opportunities to its students. The names of the scholarships are listed below:
  • Stipends Given by Heramba Chandra College
  • Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students
  • State Govt. Sponsored Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students
  • Schemes of West Bengal Govt 
  • Schemes of MHRD Department of Higher Education
  • National Scholarship Portal
  • IndusInd Foundation Scholarship
  • HDFC Scholarship
  • Other Private Scholarships
  • UGC Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Indian Students 

Heramba Chandra College Facilities 

  • Computer Courses: The university has a reintroduced computer training programs for the willing students of all departments in cooperation with our college. Even the college's teachers and non-technical staff can use the infrastructure to receive basic computer training.
  • College Canteen: The university has a spacious canteen. It's also a favorite adda zone for students during breaks. Teachers, non-teaching staff and, of course, students enjoy the facilities of the canteen. It offers healthy food at reasonable prices.
  • Student Common Room: There are two common rooms, one for the boys and one for the girls. There are some indoor play facilities available in the boys' common room.
  • Cheap Bookshop: The college has a cheap bookshop that meets the needs of the students.

Comparison: Heramba Chandra College vs Other Top Comparative College

Below table shows the course comparison between Heramba Chandra College Kolkata and City College, Kolkata:
Particulars Heramba Chandra College Kolkata City College Kolkata
Accreditation NAAC Accreditation Grade 'B++' NAAC Accreditation Grade 'B+'
Established Year 1879 1881
Top Courses Offered Total Courses (10) Total Courses (19)
Facilities Library, Cafeteria, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Labs Library, Cafeteria, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Labs, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi Campus
Scholarship Facilities Available  Available 
Highest CTC INR 15.15 Lakh INR 5.10 Lakh
Average CTC INR 2.25 Lakh INR 2.25 Lakh
Top Recruiters TCS, Indigo Airlines and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance GIC Housing Finance Ltd., Lead Haights 

Heramba Chandra College FAQs

Ques. What are the Admission Criteria for Heramba Chandra College BSc Hons Course?

Ans. A candidate who has passed the 10+2 level exam using the Science stream is eligible for admission to Heramba Chandra College BSc Hons course. 

Ques. Which companies are the best recruiters of Heramba Chandra College? 

Ans. Wipro, Yes Bank, VAP, ICICI Prudential etc are some of the best recruiters of Heramba Chandra College. 

Ques. What courses does Heramba Chandra College offer? 

Ans. Heramba Chandra College courses are available at UG level. Courses offered by the university include - BA Hons, BSc Hons, BCom Hons etc. 

Ques. What is the most popular course at Heramba Chandra College? 

Ans. Arts and Humanities are the most popular courses chosen by students at Heramba Chandra College.

Ques. Heramba Chandra College Courses Admission Procedure? 

Ans. Heramba Chandra College admission process starts with eligibility verification. Admission to UG courses is based on merit in the proficiency test. Admission will be offered to the candidates who meet the admission criteria of the college. 

Ques. Is attendance at Heramba Chandra College compulsory? 

Ans. No student may appear for the semester examination unless he or she attends at least 60% of the courses taught. 

Ques. How many students are admitted to the B.Com program at Heramba Chandra College? 

Ans. Around 900 candidates are accepted for admission to Heramba Chandra College in the B.Com program each year. 

Ques. Does this college offer reservations? What is the reservations policy of this college?

Ans. Yes, Heramba Chandra College offers reservations to its students. This college follows West Bengal State Government directives regarding reservations and they are 22% for Scheduled Castes, 6% for Scheduled Tribes, 3% for OBC, 3% for Physically Disabled and candidates who are children of the college’s Staff and colleges operated by the Brahmo Samaj Education Society.

Ques. Are quota certificates of non domicile students cancelled?

Ans. Yes, if it is later determined that SC/ST/OBCA/OBCB/PH quota candidates are not residents of West Bengal, their admission to Heramba Chandra College will be summarily cancelled. 

Ques. What are the internship opportunities offered byHeramba Chandra College in Kolkata? 

Ans. Companies like Wipro, TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, etc. come every year as part of a regular referral campaign. Around 100 students are placed in these companies every year. The average packages offered are around INR 1.5 LPA 2 LPA.