Sonamukhi College is a self-financed educational institution located in Bankura, West Bengal. It offers three-year undergraduate general and Honors courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science. A Choice Based Credit System is adopted throughout the six semesters in around 17 courses. The college adopts an online registration procedure for admissions. Admissions to graduate courses require applicants to secure the minimum passing marks at the 10+2 level (including the aggregate of five marks). Candidates have the option to opt for a maximum of four Honors subjects during the admissions.

Sonamukhi College: Quick Facts

  • Sonamukhi College lays special emphasis on e-learning portals. In the current situation, it has launched ICT-based classroom learning.
  • Sonamukhi College has an Alumni Association called ‘Sonamukhi College Praktani’. Alumni can register for this online network on the college website. 
  • Assistant Professors and guest faculty impart learning in different departments. Most of the faculty at Sonamukhi College are MA and B.Ed qualified.
  • Sonamukhi College is devoted to faculty development. The faculty are encouraged to attend UGC faculty development programs like OP, RC, MRP, and PhD workshops.
  • Sonamukhi College has introduced UGC-sponsored remedial coaching for students from backward classes. It has also introduced Entry in Service for local and unemployed youth.

Sonamukhi College: Courses and Fees

Sonamukhi College admissions are offered in different departments and courses. Applicants can pursue graduate and honors courses together as well.

Program

Program Details

Selection Criteria

BA Hons. 
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2000 - 4000
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a 45% aggregate and a 60% in the base subject
  • Specializations: Bengali, English, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Economics, Sanskrit, Geography, Education, Social Work 

Merit-based 

B.Com Hons. 
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: Rs. 2915
  • Eligibility: Applicants should have a 45% aggregate score with a 60% score in the base subject.

B.Sc. Hons. 
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2500-4000/- 
  • Eligibility: 45% in aggregate and 60% score in the base subject
  • Specializations: Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science 

BA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 1900-2600/- 
  • Eligibility: Students must have scored at least 30% in Intermediate.
  • Specializations: Bengali, English, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Economics, Sanskrit, Geography, Education, Physical Education 

B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2000-3000/- 
  • Eligibility: Students need to have scored at least 30% at 10+2 level with Mathematics (for pure B.Sc.) or 30% at 10+2 level with Biology (for B.Sc. with Biology)
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Physics Chemistry; Botany, Zoology, Chemistry 

B.Com
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 2080/- 
  • Eligibility: A minimum score of 30% at the 10+2 level in Commerce is required.

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Sonamukhi College: Cutoff

Sonamukhi College cutoff prescribes maximum and minimum marks criteria for admission into different courses.

Course Name Specializations Maximum cutoff Minimum cutoff

B.Sc. Honors 		 Mathematics 403 269
Physics 426 231
Chemistry 424 253
Botany 367 255
Zoology 372 250
Geography 409 190
BA Honors  Economics 246 246
English 438 278
Political Science 333 333
Philosophy 350 227
Bengali 416 239
English 438 278
History 385 233
BA - 356 160

Sonamukhi College: Scholarships

Students from economically weaker backgrounds are provided scholarships funded through State Government and other agencies like: 

  • Sitaram Jindal Foundation
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship 
  • Handicapped Scholarship
  • Konyashri Scheme for Women and Minority Scholarship.

Freeships 

Besides this, a free ship is extended to 10% to 20% of the total number of students as per their needs. First-year students who qualify for the same are eligible for a waiver of tuition fees for six months. Second and third-year students can avail the free ship for three months during first phase admission. 

They can apply for it again during the second phase when the college deposits the tuition fee for six months for first-year students and nine months for second and third-year students.

Sonamukhi College follows a policy to divide the full free ship of twelve months into half. It also plans to extend scholarships to students who excel in sports and cultural activities in the college or become State or National level sportspersons while in college.

Sonamukhi College: FAQs

Ques: What is the reservation system for PwD candidates in Sonamukhi College?

Ans: Reservations to seats are made as per the Government guidelines. The percentage is as follows-SC: 22%, OBC-A: 10%, ST: 6% and OBC-B: 7%.

Ques: Which skill development programs are organized by Sonamukhi College?

Ans: Sonamukhi College conducts two such programs- Career Counseling and Entry-in-service. They have been implemented since the 2013-14 session and are UGC sponsored.

Ques: Which facilities are available at Sonamukhi College?

Ans: Sonamukhi College has tutorial spaces, department-specific labs, a medical room, classrooms with LCD projectors, a gymnasium, and a vast playground for indoor and outdoor sports. A boys hostel with a capacity of 20 students is also there.

Ques: Is the Central Library of Sonamukhi College equipped for the visually impaired?

Ans: There are no facilities in the library at present for the visually impaired. However, persons with disabilities are assisted in procuring books and materials.

Ques: Is there any admission provision at Sonamukhi College for international students?

Ans: International students are not admitted into any course in the college. Only Indian students are allowed to apply. 

Ques: Which sports competitions are organized in Sonamukhi College?

Ans: Yoga, Athletics, Football, and Cricket championships are organized at the campus. Students also participate in Inter-Collegiate and State-level competitions.