Authorized by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) as a B++ Grade college in 2007, Women's College, Kolkata is an all-girls college. It offers undergraduate courses (General and Honors) in Humanities, Science, and Home Science to students on clearing 10th and 12th examinations, with at least 50% aggregated. The Post Graduate courses offered include Masters in Arts and Masters in Science, which incorporate various subjects. 

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Latterly, Women's College pinned up a notice which mentioned an invitation for the supplier's quotation for the installation or purchase of the latest version of KOHA-ILMS. Koha's Integrated Library Management System will be aiding in the management of various management processes followed in any modern library. 

Women’s College, Kolkata Quick Facts 

  • Women's College is certified as a B++ Grade college and is also acknowledged by the University Grant Commission (UGC). 
  • Founded by Dr. D. L. De with devoted learners on the 2nd of July, 1937, but got affiliated to Calcutta University on 27th April, 1940. 
  • The college has a committee named 'Srijan', which was registered as an NGO in 2005 after its establishment in 2005. Running with the ambition of delivering health as well education facilities to underprivileged slum children. 
  • Baithaki Adda is a yearly organized get-together to mark the commencement of Bengali New Year. The get-together runs to feature an appreciation of the adda-spirit of the Calcutta state.
  • Krirangan is the sports club of the Women's College, which organizes sports competitions at university, state, and national levels.
  • It also offers to the students Spoken English, which has the initiative to provide a perfect structure to the students to stand out with confidence in the market when glancing at getting employment. The year-long course also aims towards aiding to provide holistic improvement. 
  • The maximum, as well as the medium salary, offered to the students graduating with a B.A. degree, saw a great decline as compared to the past years. The median salary offered to the batch of 202-21 was 0.2 lakhs, and the maximum salary was 1.4 lakhs.
  • Women's College doesn't provide hostel facilities to the students, therefore for availing of the facility, students can apply to Calcutta University. 

Women’s College, Kolkata Courses & Fees 

Women's College offers general and honors undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

Courses  Course Details  Selection Basis 
BA Hons. 
  • Duration: 3 Years 
  • Fees: INR 2,941
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate in half of the subjects
  • Specializations: Journalism and Mass Communication, Sanskrit, English, Political Science, History, Bengali, Education, Philosophy, Sociology, Hindi
 Merit-based 
BA General 
  • Duration: 3 Years 
  • Fees: INR 2,616
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with overall 50% aggregate 
  • Specializations: English, Journalism and Mass Communication, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Music, Bengali, Education, Hindi, Sanskrit
B.Sc Hons. 
  • Duration: 3 Years 
  • Fees: INR 11,396
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% aggregate in half of the subjects
  • Specializations: Psychology, Geography, Food & Nutrition, Economics
B.Sc General 
  • Duration:  3 Years 
  • Fees: INR 4,596 
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with overall 50% aggregate 
  • Specializations: Food Science and Nutrition, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics
MA 
  • Duration: 2 Years 
  • Fees: INR 36,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Specializations: Journalism & Mass Communication, English, Applied Psychology, Bengali, Geography
 Merit-based 
M.Sc
  • Duration:  2 Years 
  • Fees: INR 36,000
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Specializations: Food Science And Nutrition, Applied Psychology, Geography

Women’s College, Kolkata Placement

The college brings about various firms for placement in IT companies, Retail, and Front Office jobs. Many procedures and training programs are held regularly to make the students more eligible for the present job market. 

Also, the Alumni Association aids in helping the students to get familiar with the various government and non-government jobs, by making an update of those on the website.

Women’s College, Kolkata Scholarships

The college proposes scholarships for financially weak, excellent, and worthy candidates. Scholarships proposed by the Women’s College are as follows:

  • The Student’s Aid Fund By the Principal: In this Scholarship scheme, the college offers up to full tuition fee settlement which is based on the merit performance and the financial condition of the student.
  • Kanyashree Scheme by the West Bengal Government: As per the regulations of the government of West Bengal, Kanyashree Scheme is applicable in the College.
  • Sponsored Student scholarship: This scholarship is funded by Prof. Arun Kumar Mukherjee & other retired professors of the college.
  • Student Aid by Usha- Ajay Foundation India: This scholarship is offered to the students who are recommended by the Principal.

How can one avail of these scholarships?

For availing of any of the above-listed scholarships, the candidate needs to provide the college with the necessary documents which are required allowing them to take a step forward. The documents generally include last year's mark sheet, Passport sized photograph, Bank Passbook FrontPage, etc. 

Due to the enduring pandemic crises, the process had to be made online, where the students would be required to redirect the documents and the application to the authority through College Email Address.

Women’s College, Kolkata FAQs

Ques. What courses IGNOU offers via Women’s College, Kolkata for in distance education mode?

Ans. Indira Gandhi National Open University aims to provide various courses such as B.A, B.Sc., Masters of Social Work, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, and many other certified courses.

Ques. Can I study psychology in college if I don't have psychology in high school? What are some colleges in Kolkata and their required cutoff?

Ans. Women's College, Kolkata offers psychology courses for students pursuing Undergraduate degrees as well as postgraduate degrees. Students can opt for Bachelor's of Science (General) and Masters of Science, for studying physiology at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, respectively. The required cutoff by Women's College is 50% in 10+2.

Ques. Any relaxation in the cutoff for the reserved category in Women's College, Kolkata?

Ans. The students belonging to the SC/ST categories are required to get 40% in any four subjects, as compared to the unreserved category students who are required to aggregate 50%. For the Postgraduate Courses, SC/ST/PWD are provided with a relaxation of 5% in the qualifying exam score.

Ques. How is Women's College, Kolkata providing online education?

Ans. Women's College has collaborated with Google and adopted G Suite, to provide online learning to the students, amid the pandemic situation.