Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata was established in 1968 and is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. It is accredited by NAAC with Grade B. SGM offers 13 UG programs, 4 PG courses, and certificate courses in the field of arts, science, and commerce. Admission into Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata is offered through the merit score of the students.

The college offers various government scholarship schemes such as Kanyashree, Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, and Aikyashree. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya also provides fee concessions to the weaker minority students in West Bengal.

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata provides placement and internship opportunities to students. About 50% of students get placed in IT companies every year. Major recruiting IT companies in Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya are TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Infosys.

Table of Contents

  1. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Ranking
  2. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Courses and Fees
  3. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Placement
    3.1 Placement statistics (2022-23)
  4. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Cutoff
  5. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Scholarship
  6. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Facilities
  7. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Vs Jadavpur University
  8. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya FAQs

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Ranking

The below table shows the rankings of Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya:

Ranked by Years Rank
NAAC 2016 Grade B

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Courses and Fees

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya offers UG and PG courses specialized in arts, commerce, and science. They provide courses in both General and Hons. The college offers BA Programme in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, and General.

Below are the detailed course and fee details of Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata.

Course name Details Selection criteria
BA (General)
  • Fees: Rs.3680
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection
BA (Honours)
  • Fees: Rs.3830
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection
B.Com (General)
  • Fees: Rs.3740
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection
B.Com (Honours)
  • Fees: Rs.3890
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks in commerce-related subjects
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection
B.Sc (General)
  • Fees: Rs.6590
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection
B.Sc (Honours)
  • Fees: Rs.6740
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with at least 55% marks
  • Duration: 3 years
 Merit-based selection

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Placement

The college has limited placement opportunities. About 50% of students get placed in IT companies every year. Major recruiting IT companies in Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya are TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Infosys. The major working areas are in the banking sector and BPO sectors. The companies provide job opportunities like account executive and financial analyst. Apart from this, Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata also offers a unique program called “Earn While You Can Learn” which helps students to work on various college projects and research programs. The highest salary for a BPO sector is Rs.2LPA.

Placement statistics (2022-23)

The below table shows the placement statistics of Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya.

Particulars Details
Highest salary Rs. 2 LPA
Placement rate 50%
Top recruiters TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Infosys

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Cutoff

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata accepts the Calcutta University entrance exam and the cut-off for all courses are listed below.

Courses Round 1 Round 2
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science 249 298
B.A. (Hons.) in English 206 -
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics 241 223
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) 162 177
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) 217 317
B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali 203 282
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 160 189
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics 221 223
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science 202 202
B.A. (Hons.) in Education 206 213
B.A. (Hons.) in History 195 202
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) 210 314

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Scholarship

The college provides a Students Aid Fund for financially weak students and minor communities by offering a concession in the tuition fees.

Listing below are some of the scholarships provided by the Government of West Bengal to the students of Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata.

Scholarships Who can avail?
Vidyashree Minority Scholarship Scheme Weaker community students of West Bengal
Kanyashree Scholarship Scheme Girl students from Backward Classes of West Bengal
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme Students studying regular classes and graduates
Gopa Chakraborty Memorial Award Topper girl student in the Department of Bengali

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata are:

  • Supportive Faculty
  • Enormous Campus
  • Library
  • Air Conditioned Campus
  • Canteen and Cafeteria
  • Girls Hostel
  • Boys Hostel
  • Scholarship available
  • Medical Facility

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Vs Jadavpur University

Below table shows the course comparison between Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata and Jadavpur University college:

Particulars Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya Kolkata Jadavpur University
Accreditation NAAC - Grade B NAAC - Grade A
Ranking - Rank 4 by NIRF 2022
Fees Comparison B. A - Rs. 3680 (1st-year fees) B. Sc - Rs. 6590 (1st-year fees) B. A - Rs. 2400 (1st-year fees) B. Sc - Rs. 2400 (1st-year fees)
Top Courses Offered Arts, Science, and Commerce Arts, Science, and Education
Facilities Library, labs, canteen, and sports center Library, labs, accommodation facilities, canteen, and sports center
Scholarship Facilities Aikyashree Minority Scholarship Scheme, Kanyashree Scholarship Scheme, Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme, and Gopa Chakraborty Memorial Award DPI Special Scholarships, and Non-NET fellowship schemes
Highest CTC Rs. 2 LPA Rs. 1.8 CPA
Top Recruiters TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and Infosys Google, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs

Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya FAQs

Ques. Does Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya provide admission to international students?

Ans. Yes, the college provides admission to international students but the eligibility criteria have to be met by the students. The students have to obtain a minimum of 55% in class 12 from a recognized institution.

Ques. What are the accommodation facilities for the students of Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The college doesn’t provide hostel facilities to the students. Students often stay in nearby PGs and rent houses to attend classes.

Ques. What is the application fee for admission to Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The application fee for Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya is Rs.200. The application form can be obtained and filled in both online and offline.

Ques. Are there any clubs for extracurricular activities provided by Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. The college is a hub for many clubs such as sports clubs and also has in-built gym facilities, dance clubs, and social activity clubs like NSS, and NCC.

Ques. What are the documents required for the admission process in Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. Student's copy of payment receipt, application form for admission, mark sheets, caste certificate, passport size photograph, and other related documents.

Ques. How to contact the college for any admission-related queries?

Ans. For any queries related to admission, students can contact the admission helpline numbers: 7059908119 (B. Com), 7059474383 (B. A), 8927390620 (B. Sc). They can also write an email to this mail address: admission@sirgurudasmahavidyalaya.ac.in

Ques. Is Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya, a government or private institution?

Ans. Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya is a private institution established in the year 1968 and affiliated with the University of Calcutta.

Ques. Does Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya College provide certificate courses?

Ans. Yes, the college offers a certificate course in Computer Hardware and Networking for a period of 6 months. The eligibility criteria are to complete higher secondary education. The medium of instruction is in Bengali and English.

Ques. What are the courses offered in distance education by Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. UG and PG courses specialized in Bengali, Education, English, and History are some of the distance mode courses under Netaji Subhas Open University, and Kalyani University.

Ques. How is the faculty at Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya?

Ans. There are about 29 faculties in Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya across various departments. The faculties are knowledgeable but most of them lack teaching skills.