Estd. in 1879
Bethune College, a centre for academic excellence and achievement, started its journey in 1879
Accreditation
Accredited with A+ in 3rd cycle NAAC, 2023
NIRF Ranking
NIRF India Rankings 2023: College Category
Bethune College, Kolkata, West Bengal
Bethune College secured 78th rank Nationally in NIRF ranking 2023 under College category. View NIRF Details
Accredited with A+ in 3rd cycle NAAC
The only Govt. College in West Bengal to be graded A+
UG ADMISSION 2023
Admission to B.A. (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) (CBCS) Degree Course for the session 2024-25 under University of Calcutta
Details coming soon.
PG ADMISSION 2023
Bethune College offers post graduate course in the following subjects
- M.A. in Bengali
- M.A. in English
- M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
- M.Sc. in Botany
- M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Zoology
For admission to post graduate courses in Bethune College, candidates are requested to follow the M.A/ M.Sc admission related notice in the portal of the University of Calcutta. Details coming soon.
Value Oriented Life Skill Education
Internal Quality Assurance Cell present a seminar on VALUE
ORIENTED LIFE SKILL EDUCATION (Optional CVAC Course)
Resource Person : Dr. Sharmila Banerjee Professor (Retd.)
Department of Economics University of Calcutta
Date : 18 April 2024
Time : 12:30 pm
Venue : Auditorium
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Summer Internship for UG Students Under CCF
Seminar on Summer Internship for UG Students Under CCF
organised by IQAC
Date : 1st April 2024 | Registration : 11:30 am
Venue : Auditorium
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Bangiya Itihas Samiti, Kolkata
Two Day 7th Annual International Seminar
Date : 09 Mar 2024 | Time : 10 AM
View Flyer.
College Notices
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98/BC 15.04.2024
The College will Remain Closed on 15.04.2024
The college will remain closed on 17.04.2024 on account of " Ram Navmi" Vide G.O.NO. 1235-F(P2) Dated 09.03.2024. View Notice
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91/BC 09.04.2024
The College will Remain Closed on 13.04.2024
The college will remain closed on 13.04.2024 on account of 'Chaitra Sankranti'.View Notice
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91/BC 08.04.2024
The College will Remain Closed on 10.04.2024 & 11.04.2024
The college will remain closed on 10.04.2024 & 11.04.2024on account of 'Eid-Ul-Fitr'.View Notice
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91/BC 04.04.2024
B.A./B.Sc. Semester V Hons. online form for Review/FSI
As per University Notification No. CE/Rev.(Major)/128/23 dated 02.04.2024, UG (B.A./B.Sc.) Semester V (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 06.04.2024 onwards for Review/FSI.View Notice
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91/BC 04.04.2024
B.A./B.Sc. Semester V Honours Exams online form submission
As per University Notification No. CE/Rev. (Major)/128/23 dated 02.04.2024, UG (B.A./B.Sc.) Semester V (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 06.04.2024 onwards.View Notice
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90/BC 04.04.2024
The college will remain closed on 06.04.2024
The college will remain closed on 06.04.2024 on account of 'Birthday of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur'
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27.03.2024
The college will remain closed on 29.03.2024 and 30.03.2024
The college will remain closed on 29.03.2024 and 30.03.2024 on account of
29.03.2024 - Good Friday
30.03.2024 - Easter Saturday -
82/BC 27.03.2024
The college will remain closed on 29.03.2024 and 30.03.2024
B.A./B.Sc. SEM I 2023 under CCF, Admit Cards will be distributed on
01.04.2024 - B.A. | 02.04.2024 - B.Sc.
Time: 11a.m. - 3p.m. | Venue : College Office -
80-BC 21.03.2024
UG SEM-I : Tuition Fees for SEM-I (Nov-Dec)
All students of UG SEM-I are informed that Tuition Fees for SEM-I (Nov-Dec) are to be paid online from 2nd April to 4th April trough the following link. https://cloud.bethuneadmissions.ac.in/StudentPortal/Login.aspx
For steps of online payment student are requested to contact their Department of Collage Office. View Notice -
79-BC 21.03.2024
College closed on 25.03.2024 & 26.03.2024
The college will remain closed on 25.03.2024 & 26.03.2024 on account of 'Doljatra' & 'Holi' . View Notice
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68-BC 12.03.2024
UG SEM-VI : Tuition Fees for SEM-VI (Jan-June)
All students of UG SEM-VI are informed that Tuition Fees for SEM-VI (Jan-June) are to be paid to he College Office on the following dates. View Notice
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61-BC 06.03.2024
College will remain closed on 08.03.2024
The college will remain closed on 08.03.2024 on account of 'Shivaratri'. View Notice
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60-BC 06.03.2024
B.A./B.Sc. Semester I Honours Examination, 2023 (Under CCF)
All students appearing for the B.A./B.Sc. Semester I Honours Examination, 2023 (Under CCF) are required to come to the college office after online submission of forms as per the following schedule: View Notice
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42-BC 20.02.2024
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony
The Annual Prize Distribution ceremony will be held on 9th March, 2024. All the departments are requested to submit their departmental prizes on 6th March, 2024. View Notice
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38-BC 12.02.2024
College closed on 15 Feb 2024
The College will remain closed of 15.02.2024 as Holiday on account of "Sports Day", which was held on 20.01.2024
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37-BC 12.02.2024
College closed on 13 and 14 Feb 2024
The College to remain closed on 13.02.2024 & 14.02.2024 on account of 'Saraswati Puja'.
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36-BC 02.02.2024
B.A./B.Sc. U.G. Semester III, Admit Cards
B.A./B.Sc. U.G. Semester III, Admit Cards will be distributed on 17.02.2024. Time : 11 a.m. - 2p.m. | Venue : College Office. View Notice
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29-BC 02.02.2024
B.A./B.Sc.2022 Certificate
B.A./B.Sc.2022 Certificate will distributed from 06.02.2024 to 12.02.2024 except Saturday Time : 12 noon to 3 p.m. View Notice
Events and Activities
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07 Mar 2024
International Women's Day 2024 Workshop
Women's Studies Centre, Bethune College, in collaboration with the department of Women's Studies organize a workshop on "Importance of sleep for women" on the 7th of March, 2024 at 12.30 pm at the centenary hall in commemoration of International Women's Day 2024. View Flyer [ PDF ]
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20 Feb 2024
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony
The Annual Prize Distribution ceremony will be held on 9th March, 2024. All the departments are requested to submit their departmental prizes on 6th March, 2024. View Notice
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10 Jan 2024
Ethics and Value Education Lectures 2023-2024
2nd Lecture : Ethics & Value Education Compulsory Certificate Course 2023-2024 View Flyer [ PDF ]
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03 Jan 2024
One-Day Orientation Programme on UG CCF
One-Day Orientation Programme on UG CCF (under NEP) Semester I Practical Syllabus Date : 3rd Jan 2024 View Schedule [ PDF ]
Painting of Chandramukhi Bose,
the first Principal of Bethune College
On 9.10.2023, a painting of Chandramukhi Bose, the first Principal of Bethune College, by Sri Nirmalendu Mandal, was presented to the college by three illustrious former principals, Prof. (Dr.) Pushpa Mishra, Prof.(Dr.) Manimala Das and Prof.(Dr.Mamata Ray) at a brief ceremony held in the Centenary Hall. View Gallery
Why choose Bethune College?
Established in 1879, Bethune College ushered in, for the women of the nineteenth century, a new era of enlightenment and edification through education. This is a Government College under the aegis of the Department of Higher Education, West Bengal. Accredited in 2006 with the 'A' grade and having acquired the coveted status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by UGC and recognised by DST-FIST. Bethune College has celebrated 135 long years of tireless striving for knowledge which enriches the mind and ennobles the soul. Know more
Programmes Offered
From the Principal's Desk
Dr. Anushila Hazra Bhattacharya
Officer-in-Charge
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Bethune College, established in 1879 and the first women's college in Asia, can proudly boast of being the alma mater of some of the most outstanding women in society over the last 143 years, starting with Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu. The institution is a living illustration of the ideals and vision of its founder, John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, and has remained fully committed to the cause of education and empowerment of women. Read more...
Ethics and Value Education Lectures 2023-2024
Inauguration of Ethics and Value Education Compulsory Certificate course 2023-2024 Session on 18th Dec 2023 View Session
Annual College Sports Day 2024
Independence Day 2023
Inaugural session for the "Bratachari Certificate Course"
The inaugural session for the "Bratachari Certificate Course" for the session 2022-23 will be jointly organized by the Bengal Bratachari Society, Kolkata and NSS Unit of the College. The seminar is compulsory for all registered Bratachari students (UG Semester-III) for the session 2022-23. Interested students (UG Semester-III) and faculty members can also join. All NSS members are also requested to attend the program. View Flyer
Date: 26.08.2021(Friday) | Time: 2:00 P.M.
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College Heritage Publications
The IXth Volume of the interdisciplinary journal of the college Heritage was released on 12.8.22 View all College Publications
Initiatives towards COVID-19
Online Counseling for students, faculty and staff of Bethune College is available every day between 11am to 12noon and 9 to 10pm
Mental Health & Well-Being of Students during and after COVID-19 outbreak
They Make Us Proud
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Illustrious Alumna
Illustrious Alumna of Bethune College, Kolkata 19th century- 20th century