Falakata College, Alipurduar is Accredited "B+" Grade by NAAC and is UGC Approved College. It is a Government College, affiliated to the University of North Bengal. It offers BA Honours and BA General Courses in various Specializations. Admission to which is done on the Basis of Merit. The Most Preferred Courses by Students include BA Honours in English, Geography and Economics.

College has two Study Centers of RBU and NBU (DDE Mode) to facilitate student progression from UG to PG courses.

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Falakata College, West Bengal: Key Points 

  • The college is now a Study Centre of RBU and NBU (DDE Mode) offering a number of PG courses. This has been done to facilitate student progression from UG to PG courses.
  • Coaching Centre is running in the college for SC/ST/OBC students including Minority categories to attend the classes for Free. They Prepare students for Civil services Examinations. 
  • The students are provided First-Aid facilities from the college. The college also bears the expense for medicine to a limited extent.
  • The college is a member of Inflibnet‘s N-LIST Programme, the American Library and the British council library and advanced learners can use these vast resources.

Falakata College, West Bengal: Courses & Fee 

Following are the courses offered by the Falakata College, Alipurduar under various specializations along with Course Details and Fee :

Courses Course Details Selection Criteria
B.A. (Honours)
  • Specializations :- Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, Philosophy,Education, Geography
  • Eligibility :- 50% Marks in the Aggregate with 60% Marks in the subject opted for Honours. (For SC/ST 5 % Relaxation in Aggregate Marks only) 
  • Duration :- 3 Years
  • Course Fee :- INR 1,673 ( For Geography - INR 4,173)
 Merit Based
B.A (General)
  • Specializations :- Elective Bengali, Elective English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Education, Economics, Sanskrit, Geography
  • Eligibility :- 10+2 with minimum 55% aggregate marks, for General Category students (50 % for SC/ST ) 
  • Duration :- 3 Years
  • Course Fee :- INR 1,520 (For Geography- INR 2,470)
 Merit Based

Falakata College, West Bengal: Cutoffs 

Falakata College, Alipurduar takes Admission on the Basis of Merit. Merit is Finalized Considering Marks of best four subjects at Higher Secondary level exam. Here is a table with Cutoffs of Last Year for Different Courses based on Merit Point : 

Course General OBC-A OBC -B SC ST PH
BA General 29.5 30.5 30 27.75 30 35
BA Bengali Honours 52.25 58.25 53.50 49.50 51.25 -
BA English Honours 55.25 63.25 63.25 59.25 53.00 59.00
BA Geography Honours 57.25 63.75 65.75 54.00 54.75 -
BA History Honours 53.00 58.50 56.25 49.50 55.75 51.25
BA Education Honours 53.50 55.25 53.50 49.50 52.75 52.25
BA Philosophy Honours 56.25 60.25 56.00 50.00 57.75 56.50
BA Political Science Honours 56.00 55.25 55.0 49.50 51.25 -
BA Sanskrit Honours 53.50 56.25 57.75 51.25 59.25 -

Falakata College, West Bengal: Placements

Falakata college, Alipurduar has a Placement and Career Counselling Cell to make students aware through counselling and workshops, etc. They also help Students to Get Internship and Job Opportunities. The college has U.G.C. sponsored free coaching for preparation of civil service exams. College has an Active Apani group that also helps in Getting Job Opportunities for Students. 

Falakata College, West Bengal: Scholarships 

The Falakata College offers various Prizes and scholarships to the eligible and meritorious candidates : 

  1. Students’ Aid Fund : The Poor and meritorious students are provided financial support from the Students’ Aid Fund of the college. 
  2. Free Studentship : As per Govt. rules 10% of students are awarded Full free and Half-free studentship every year.

Apart from these Various State and Central Government Scholarships are available for Students of Falaka College : 

Name of The Scholarship  Who Can Avail 
The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme
  • Students who have At least 75% marks in the Last Qualifying Exam and Family income should be less than INR 2,50,000 P.A
  • Amount :- INR 1000 Per Month for UG Students and INR 2000 Per Month for PG Students.
Nabanna Scholarship
  • Any student of College with 60% at H.S can Apply for this Scholarship.
  • Amount : INR 10000/- per year
West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance CorporationScholarship
  • Candidate Must have Secured 50% Marks in Previous final Examination and family income should be more than INR 2,00,000
  • Amount :- INR 9,600

How to avail?

One can visit the College office for Availing the Students Aid fund and free Student ship Scholarships. For The SVMCM Scholarship Students will have to submit an Application online at SVMCM Portal. For the Nabanna Scholarship one will have to Apply Offline. Download the Chief Minister Nabanna Scholarship 2021 Application Form and attach After filling all details attach Recommendation Copy & Self Declaration. One can visit the Official Website of Government bodies for more details of different Scholarships available . 

Falakata College, West Bengal: FAQs

Ques. How can we Check our Merit List at Falakata College, West Bengal ?

Ans :- Merit List will be Available on Official Website of Falakata College, West Bengal once it is Out . One can check their name in the Merit list Uploaded on the Portal of Falakata College,West Bengal. 

Ques : Is Falakata College, West Bengal Good for taking Admission, What is its feedback ? 

Ans :- Yes, Falakata College, West Bengal, Alipurduar is Good For Taking Admission as it is approved by UGC . It has got Affiliation from North Bengal University and is also Accredited B+ grade by NAAC. It provides Coaching For Competitive exams for free. It Also helps students to get PG Degree in Distance mode from two of its Distance Education study Centres Available at Collge campus.

Ques : What are the Facilities Available at Falakata College,West Bengal, Alipurduar? 

Ans : Falakata College, West Bengal, Alipurduar provides various Facilities to its students including Canteen, Seminar Hall, Hi-tech Library, Anti Ragging cell, Grievances Redressal cell, various Clubs, Women Cell, Career Counseling and Placement Cell, Medical Facility, Virtual classroom etc. It Also has Centres to facilitate Distance Education and Coaching Centre to prepare students for Competitive exams for free. 

Ques : What are the Documents needed for Admission at Falakata College, west Bengal? 

Ans : Candidates can apply for Admission in three Honors and one General course at Falakata College, West Bengal. Documents required for Admission at Falakata College are - Class 10th and 12th marksheet, Anti-ragging form, Application form, Character Certificate, Caste/Category or PH certificate (if applicable), Two recent passport size photographs. 

Ques : How can I get Hostel Facilities at Falakata College,West Bengal ? 

Ans : There are no Hostel Facilities Available at Falakata College, West Bengal. But Government SC/ST Boys' Hostel is adjacent to the college campus and Girls’ Hostel 2 k.m from the College.