Khudiram Bose Central College, Kolkata, affiliated with the University of Calcutta and accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) was recently re-certified by the NAAC and received a C+ rating. 

The institute offers three-year full-time Undergraduate programmes in Arts, Commerce, and Science. For admission to UG Courses, candidates must have passed an intermediate or 10+2 level examination or its equivalent from a recognised board/university. The admission procedure is entirely online. Candidates have to apply online on the official website of KBCC Kolkata by filling an application form.

Khudiram Bose Central College Latest Update:

KBCC Kolkata offers a number of Scholarships and Financial Aid programs to students. The College is equipped with highly qualified and experienced faculty under the flagship of the Principal Dr. Subir Kumar Datta who heads all the 11 academic departments of the college namely Physical Education, Economics, Hindi, Bengali, Political Science, Geography, History, Commerce, Journalism, Education, and English. There 17% of the faculty members that hold a Doctorate degree:

Khudiram Bose Central College: Key Points

  • The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) visited the College in 2007 and granted it accreditation. In 1965, the college was granted UGC affiliation under sections 2F and 12B of the UGC Act.
  • Under the leadership of Principal Dr. Subir Kumar Datta, who oversees all 11 academic departments at Khudiram Bose Central College, including Physical Education, Economics, Hindi, Bengali, Political Science, Geography, History, Commerce, Journalism, Education, and English, the college is equipped with highly qualified and experienced faculty.
  • In the undergraduate curriculum, the college offers 12 courses in three streams, with 9 honours and 3 ordinary courses.
  • Students preparing for competitive exams can attend free coaching lessons at Khudiram Bose Central College. It serves as the operational foundation for UGC's financial grant.
  • The college provides a National Cadet Corps facility, which is the youth wing of the Armed Forces and fosters discipline, solidarity, and comradeship.
  • Fees for various courses in Khudiram Bose Central College range from INR 20,000 - 25,000 and scholarships are also available for needy students.

Khudiram Bose Central College: Courses and Fees

The college offers 12 courses across 3 streams in the undergraduate program out of which 9 courses are honors and 3 are general. 

Course Details Selection Criteria
B.A {Hons.}
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% in related subject + 50% in aggregate Subjects offered: Bengali, History, Political Science, Hindi.
  • Fees: ₹2,635 (1st Year Fees) Intake: 82 (Bengali), 48 (others each)
 Merit Based
B.Com {Hons.}
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 55% and above in Accountancy at H.S. Subjects offered: Accountancy.
  • Fees: ₹7,990 (1st Year Fees) Intake: 161
 Merit Based
BA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% in related subject + 50% in aggregate
  • Fees: ₹4,570 (1st Year Fees) Intake: 303
 Merit Based
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 40% in aggregate and minimum 45 in Accountancy. Intake: 201
  • Fees: ₹6,690 (1st Year Fees)
 Merit Based
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: ₹14,890 (1st Year Fees) Intake: 177
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% in related subject + 50% in aggregate
 Merit Based

Khudiram Bose Central College: Scholarships

The students at Khudiram Bose Central College, Kolkata have access to a variety of scholarship and financial aid programmes. Some of them are mentioned below: 

  • “Kanyashree Prakalpa” is a government of Bengal project aimed at lowering the dropout rate of female students and preventing early marriage. It has been successfully implemented at Khudiram Bose Central College and is benefiting a number of female students enrolled there. 
  • Students who are financially unstable as well as those who excel are eligible for fee waivers.
  • The College also provides a stipend for students based on their family annual income and as per the merit of the students after securing good marks in academics and semesters.

Khudiram Bose Central College: FAQs

Ques.: Is there a hostel facility available in Khudiram Bose Central College?

Ans.: No, hostel facility is not available on campus in this college. However, there are many PGs available just outside the campus of the college.

Ques.: Does this Khudiram Bose Central College offer any postgraduate courses?

Ans.: Khudiram Bose Central College only offers undergraduate courses viz. BA and B.Com for various fields.

Ques.: Are there any placement opportunities available in Khudiram Bose Central College?

Ans.: The college did not have a placement cell till 2008. The placement cell was established in the year 2008 and is functioning to date. The placement opportunities are not very good. However, the placement cell of Khudiram Bose Central College is progressing each year by providing more and more opportunities to its meritorious students.

Ques. On what criteria does the University provide scholarships?

Ans. College provides a stipend for students based on their family annual income and also according to the merit of the students after securing good marks in academics and semesters.

Ques.: Can students pay the course fees in instalments in Khudiram Bose Central College? 

Ans.: The college provides the facility of paying only the fees for the current year at the starting of the academic calendar of that year. Financially unstable students can avail the scholarship and students facing temporary hardships can also get permission to pay their fees for the current year in two instalments.