The Maharani Kasiswari College in Kolkata was founded in 1964 as a morning college for girls. It aims to educate maximum girl students and make them self-reliant. The institute is accredited to NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It provides undergraduate degrees in the streams of Arts, Sciences, and Commerce and some other major courses. The undergraduate programs are B. Sc, B.A and B. Com with honors and general courses.

The B.A (honors) courses are available in numerous specializations like Bengali, English, education, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, Travel & Tourism, Library Information and studies.

The B.Sc. (honors) courses are available in food and nutrition, psychology, computer science and geography.

Maharani Kasiswari College: Quick Facts

  • The college arranges outdoor sports annually for the students and faculty. Students are also encouraged to participate in various state-level competitions, inter-college and inter-university tournaments.
  • The college also follows a CBCS- Choice-based Credit System in accordance with the structure prescribed by the University of Calcutta.
  • The college also has a comprehensive IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) that monitors the overall quality in teaching, material resources and student-teacher relationships.
  • Students need to face a test examination and a mid-term examination every year of their degree.

Maharani Kasiswari College: Courses, Fees, Selection Criteria, Eligibility

Program

Program details

Duration: 3 years

Selection process

B.A
  • Fees in INR: 3185- 4585
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations with A minimum aggregate of 40% in the subject/s. 

merit-based

B.A
  • Fees in INR: 3110-4510
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations

merit-based

B.Sc
  • Fees in INR: 5130-7430
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations with A minimum aggregate of 40% in the subject/s.

merit-based

B.Sc
  • Fees in INR: 3815-4840
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations

merit-based

B.Com
  • Fees in INR: 3815
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations with A minimum aggregate of 40% in the subject/s.

merit-based

B.Com
  • Fees in INR: 3740
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations

merit-based

B.Sc Geography
  • Fees in INR: 5130
  • Eligibility: A pass certificate in the 10th and 12th examinations with A minimum aggregate of 40% in the subject/s.

merit-based

Maharani Kasiswari College: Cut Off

  • The merit list is made considering the average of the best marks obtained in 4 subjects of the qualifying examination.
  • Selection Criteria for the SC/ST students:

Maharani Kasiswari College: Placements 

  • The college notice board regularly displays opportunities, seminars and workshops being conducted on campus.
  • Various seminars have been conducted by firms like ICS, NIIT, Aptec, Globsyn Business School and Dreamzone.
  • The college also has tied up with WEBEL Technology Ltd which is a Government of West Bengal initiative. This provides computer literacy and training programs for college students.

Maharani Kasiswari College: FAQs

Ques: Does the college have any measures to prevent ragging and harassment?

Ans: Yes. The college has formed anti-ragging committees and anti-ragging squads complying with the directions of the honorable Supreme Court of India’s directions against ragging.

Ques: What is the curriculum in Maharani Kasiswari college like?

Ans: The college follows the syllabi designed by the University of Calcutta’s Board of Studies.

Ques: When does the college academic year begin?

Ans: The academic session begins by July every year and ends by June in the next year.

Ques: What are some of the benefits of the CLTP courses provided?

Ans: Students will get certificates from the Government of W. B after their course. The courses are very nominally charged. The top students from every batch are felicitated in the end.

Ques: Does the college provide any financial aid to students?

Ans: Yes. The college does grant a number of concessions to economically weak, meritorious students to support their education.