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Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College (RNLKWC), Medinipur, is an autonomous institution affiliated with Vidyasagar University. Admission is restricted to women. Its undergraduate offering includes BA Honours, while postgraduate options include M.Sc. Regular undergraduate admission uses Class 12 merit, and postgraduate selection follows separate qualifying-examination and entrance-test pools.
Regular applications are processed online through the designated admission portals. The postgraduate application fee is INR 400 for every category and is non-refundable. The undergraduate application fee is also non-refundable once paid. Postgraduate self-financing course fees may be refunded under UGC norms when cancellation occurs within the college's notified deadline.
Undergraduate application portal: RNLKWC online admission portal
Undergraduate Admissions
RNLKWC offers a four-year undergraduate programme (FYUGP) across 28 departments, covering BA Honours in Arts and B.Sc Honours in Science. Undergraduate selection uses Class 12 board marks without an entrance examination. Women from any state may apply; no undergraduate domicile restriction is stated.
Undergraduate Eligibility
| Course | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| BA Honours | Class 12 from a recognised board, with at least 45% aggregate and 50% in the Honours subject | Class 12 board-mark merit |
| B.Sc Honours | Class 12 with PCM or PCB, at least 45% aggregate and 50% in the Honours subject | Class 12 board-mark merit |
| BMLT, Nutrition, RS and GIS | Class 12 in Science with at least 50% aggregate | Class 12 board-mark merit |
SC and ST applicants receive the stated relaxation of 10% in the required aggregate and 5% in the concerned subject.
Merit Calculation
The aggregate component uses the best four Class 12 subjects, excluding Environmental Science or Environmental Studies and including at least one language. The eligible combination yielding the higher score is considered.
| Merit Component | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Standard merit point | 2 × the Honours-subject percentage, or the higher applicable Honours-subject/related-language percentage, plus 10% of the best-four aggregate |
| When the Honours subject was not studied in Class 12 | Use the applicable related-language marks |
| Economics, BMLT and BPES | Merit point equals 10% of the aggregate only |
Regular Undergraduate Application Procedure
- Visit the official college website and select Raja Narendralal Khan Women's College, code RNLK.
- Open the Admission tab and choose UG Admission.
- Complete the application. A single form permits up to 5 Honours subjects, combinations or courses.
- Check the website for merit lists published according to the notified schedule.
- Complete the online merit-based admission process.
- If provisionally selected, attend the college for document verification. Admission is confirmed only after verification.
Vacancy Admission and Management Quota
The supplied 2026 account records five Phase 1 merit lists before a Phase 2 vacancy-admission process. That Phase 2 process was first-come, first-served and required applicants to visit the college with original documents and marksheets; it did not use an online portal.
RNLKWC does not offer a management quota. Admission follows the prescribed merit and state online admission process, with the separately notified in-person procedure applying to the described Phase 2 vacancies.
Student Feedback and Attendance
The supplied student feedback gives the college a rating of 4.0 out of 5. Students praise support from PhD-qualified faculty, while applicants from rural Paschim Medinipur identify affordable fees as an important reason for choosing the college.
Student accounts also describe a strict 75% attendance requirement and a disciplined schedule. The structured environment is presented as supporting academic focus and government-scholarship eligibility.
Postgraduate Admissions
RNLKWC offers MA and M.Sc programmes across 12 postgraduate departments under Vidyasagar University. All postgraduate courses are self-financing and admit women only. Selection uses a 60% qualifying-merit pool and a 40% entrance-test pool.
Postgraduate Eligibility and Seat Pools
| Applicant Pool | Eligibility | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Vidyasagar University graduates: 60% of seats | Honours graduation with at least 50% in the relevant subject, reduced to 45% for SC/ST applicants | Qualifying-examination merit |
| Open pool, including graduates of other recognised universities: 40% of seats | Relevant Honours graduation with at least 50%, reduced to 45% for SC/ST applicants | Written entrance examination conducted by RNLKWC |
The supplied selection rules describe the 40% pool as open to graduates of all recognised universities. Applicants from universities other than Vidyasagar University compete through this written-test route.
Postgraduate Application and Selection Procedure
- Visit rnlkwc.ac.in and open the PG Admission section.
- Register and enter accurate personal and academic information.
- Upload academic documents and a recent photograph.
- Pay the non-refundable online application charge of INR 400, applicable to all categories.
- If applying through the entrance-test pool, attend the written examination on the notified date.
- Check the postgraduate merit list on the college website.
- If shortlisted, report to the relevant department with original certificates for physical verification and final confirmation.
| Fee Component | Amount and Condition |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate online application fee | INR 400 for all categories, non-refundable |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
The supplied article records publication of an official 2026-27 PG admission notice and an online application portal. Academic-session commencement follows the Vidyasagar University calendar.
Verification and Cancellation
- All provisionally admitted postgraduate students must present original certificates at the college.
- Admission is cancelled if the documents do not match the online application.
- Self-financing postgraduate course fees may be refunded according to UGC norms when cancellation is requested within the notified deadline.
- The non-refundable application charge is distinct from refundable course fees.
Admission Verification and Documents
Applicants should prepare the following original records for verification:
- Class 10 marksheet and certificates.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificates.
- School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate.
- Caste certificate, where applicable.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Relevant original qualifying-degree certificates for postgraduate verification.
Provisional admission remains subject to the documents matching the declarations made in the online application.
Scholarships
Eligible RNLKWC students can seek support through West Bengal Government scholarship schemes. Application assistance is available from the college scholarship cell at 6295315590.
| Scholarship | Eligibility or Support Stated |
|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | For economically weaker students with at least 60% marks; monthly assistance of INR 1,000 to INR 8,000, depending on course level |
| Kanyashree | Supports women in higher education in West Bengal; K2 recipients may apply for the K3 postgraduate component |
| Oikyashree | For eligible minority-community students in West Bengal |
| Oasis | For West Bengal-domiciled SC, ST and OBC students |
Admission FAQs
Ques. Which examination marks determine undergraduate selection?
Ans. BA and B.Sc Honours admission uses Class 12 board-mark merit. No undergraduate entrance examination is required.
Ques. What marks are required for the stated Honours eligibility?
Ans. The stated minimum is 45% aggregate in Class 12, together with at least 50% in the intended Honours subject.
Ques. How are the aggregate and subject marks combined for merit?
Ans. The standard merit point is 2 × the Honours-subject percentage, or the higher applicable Honours-subject/related-language percentage, plus 10% of the best-four aggregate. The aggregate excludes Environmental Science or Studies, includes at least one language and uses the combination yielding the higher score. For Economics, BMLT and BPES, the merit point is 10% of the aggregate only.
Ques. How did the described Phase 2 vacancy-admission route operate?
Ans. The supplied Phase 2 process filled vacant subject seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants had to visit the college with original documents and marksheets rather than use an online portal. That admission window has ended; current availability requires a fresh college notice.
Ques. Who can apply in terms of gender?
Ans. RNLKWC admits women only. Male candidates are not eligible for undergraduate or postgraduate admission.
Ques. Which postgraduate route applies to graduates of other universities?
Ans. Vidyasagar University graduates have a 60% qualifying-merit pool. Graduates from other recognised universities apply through the 40% open pool and must take the written entrance examination conducted by RNLKWC.
Ques. Which state scholarship schemes are identified for admitted students?
Ans. The listed West Bengal Government schemes are SVMCM, Kanyashree, Oikyashree and Oasis. SVMCM support is stated as INR 1,000 to INR 8,000 per month. Contact the scholarship cell at 6295315590 for help.
Ques. What original documents should students bring for verification?
Ans. Bring Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, the School Leaving or Transfer Certificate, an applicable caste certificate and recent passport-size photographs. Admission can be cancelled if the records differ from the online declarations.
Ques. How do application-fee and course-fee refund rules differ?
Ans. The undergraduate application charge is non-refundable. The postgraduate online application charge of INR 400 is also non-refundable. Postgraduate self-financing course fees may be refunded under UGC norms if cancellation occurs within the college's notified deadline.
Ques. Can women from other Indian states seek admission?
Ans. Yes. Undergraduate admission has no stated domicile restriction. Women graduating from universities other than Vidyasagar University compete through the postgraduate 40% open pool and its written entrance examination.
