Berhampore College, Berhampore was established in 1963 by the efforts of the renowned educationalists Dr. Ram Chandra Pal, Late Promatha Nath Sengupta, and other eminent personalities. The college is affiliated with the University of Kalyani. The college offers several UG and distance learning courses including B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons), B.Com (Hons), M.A, and so on. Berhampore College Admission is offered on a merit basis of 10+2 marks with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% in the related subject.

A few local companies in the last year of the course conduct seminars and offer an average package between INR 10,000- 25000.

Berhampore College Courses & Fees

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
BSc (Hons)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 5000
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 Merit basis
  • 45-50% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in the related subject. or
  • 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in related subjects. Or
  • 55% marks in aggregate if the students have not studied the respective subject. 
B.Com (Hons)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 4500
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 Merit basis
  • 45-50% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in the related subject. or
  • 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in related subjects. Or
  • 55% marks in aggregate if the students have not studied the respective subject. 
BA (Hons)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 4700
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 Merit basis
  • 45-50% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in the related subject. or
  • 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in related subjects. Or
  • 55% marks in aggregate if the students have not studied the respective subject. 

Berhampore College Scholarships

Berhampore college offers several central and state government scholarships including

  • SVMCM,
  • Oasis,
  • NSP, and
  • Swami Vivekananda Scholarship.

The Swami Vivekananda scholarship is available for students who score 65% and above every year in graduation. Stipends are also available as per the rule of the Government of West Bengal, Scheduled Cast, Tribe and Minority Welfare Development, and Directorate of Public Instruction. 

Berhampore College Facilities 

The college has numerous facilities including

  • A library,
  • Common room,
  • Computer lab and training facility,
  • Gymnasium,
  • Health center, and a
  • Cycle shed. 

Comparison: Berhampore College vs Malda College

Given below is the college comparison between Berhampore College and Malda College.

Particulars Berhampore College Malda College
Accreditation University of Kalyani Gour Banga University
Ranking — —
Fees Comparison INR 1635 (Bsc Hons) INR 4480 (Bsc Hons)
Top Courses Offered BSc (Hons), B.Com (Hons), BA, MA BSc, BSc (Hons), BA, B.Com, B.Com (Hons)
Facilities Library, health center, Gymnasium, Computer lab and training and so on. Library, Hostel, smart classrooms, auditorium, medical assistance, and so on.
Scholarship Facilities Central and State Government scholarships Oasis Scholarship
Highest CTC — INR 7-10 Lac
Average CTC INR 10,000 - 25,000 INR 3-4 Lac
Top Recruiters — HCL, Google, Wipro, Microsoft, etc.

Berhampore College FAQs

Ques. Is Berhampore College Good?

Ans. The Berhampore College is affiliated with the University of Kalyani. It is a government college that was established in 1963 by renowned educationists. The college offers a few scholarships but little to no placement opportunities. The college also offers an MA course in distance learning mode along with UG courses including BSc (Hons), B.Com(Hons), BA, and so on. 

Ques. Are there any placement opportunities in the college?

Ans. There are little to no placement opportunities at Berhampore College. In the last year of the course, only a few companies visit the campus to conduct seminars and hire a few students. 

Ques. Which is better, Berhampore College or the Jalpaiguri Government College?

Ans. In terms of placement, Jalpaiguri Government College is better off putting Berhampore College behind. The Civil Engineering department of Jalpaiguri Government College is also good, whereas Berhampore college is known for its UG courses including B.Com (Hons), B.A. (Hons), BSc (Hons). 

Ques. Are there hostel facilities available at Berhampore College?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available in the college. At present, the hostel building has 22 rooms and more than 60 students. A single room is shared by three students. The hostel building consists of a dining hall and a small playground. Students who are not willing to stay in a hostel can find a mess or PGs near the college campus. The annual fee of the hostel is INR 12000. Besides, the hostel fee external expenses range between INR 2000 - 7000.

Ques. Are there any extra-curricular activities in the college?

Ans. Yes, there are varied extra-curricular activities in the college. It has a sports and drama club, along with NCC and NSS. Numerous festivals like Holi, Saraswati Puja, etc., are also celebrated in the college. The college also organizes annual functions, teacher's days, freshers' parties, and so on. 

Ques. What are the different specializations offered at Berhampore College?

Ans. BA is available in Film Production, English, political science, Bengali, economics, history, and philosophy. BSc (Hons) and BSc are available in geography, Mathematics, economics, film study, and film technology.