Estd. in 1879
Bethune College, a centre for academic excellence and achievement, started its journey in 1879
Accreditation
Reaccredited at the 'A' Level by NAAC
(Cycle 2), 2015
NIRF Ranking
Bethune College has been placed in the 74th position in the College Category in NIRF ranking (2022). It is the only Government College from West Bengal to feature among the first hundred colleges in the country
College Notices
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48/BC 07 Feb 2023
Seminar on National Education Policy (NEP)
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Bethune College is organising a seminar on National Education Policy (NEP) for College teachers on 23rd February, 2023 from 12 noon at the Centenary Hall. The speaker is Shri Debashish Biswas, Inspector of Colleges, University of Calcutta. View Notice
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40/BC 31 Jan 2023
On-line application for B.A./B.Sc. 1st Semester (Hons) Examination, 2022
On-line application for B.A./B.Sc. 1st Semester (Hons) Examination, 2022 CU on-line application portal open from 30.01.2023 View Details
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31/BC 20 Jan 2022
Republic Day Observation
Like every year, this year also the Republic Day will be observed in Bethune College premises on 26.01.2023. All the students, teachers and non-teaching staffs are requested to attend the programme and make it a success. View Notice
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30/BC 20 Jan 2022
Holiday
The College will remain closed from 23.01.2023 to 27.01.2023. View Details
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20/BC 10 Jan 2022
Holiday
The College will remain closed on 12.01.2023 on account of "Birthday of Swami Vivekananda". View Details
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382/BC 10 Jan 2022
PG Admission 2022 : Refund of Admission Fee
In pursuance of the Memo No. 43-SS(CS/A)/2020 dated 13.08.2020 by The Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, the College Authority will refund the Admission Fee to all applicants who cancelled their admission from PG courses. View Details
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382/BC 21 Dec 2022
Holidays
The College will remain closed from 22.12.2022 to 31.12.2022 on account of 'Christmas Vacation' & 01.01.2023 on account of 'New Year's Day'. View Details
Events and Activities
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Date : 23 Feb 2023
Seminar on National Education Policy (NEP)
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Bethune College is organising a seminar on National Education Policy (NEP) for College teachers on 23rd February, 2023 from 12 noon at the Centenary Hall. The speaker is Shri Debashish Biswas, Inspector of Colleges, University of Calcutta.
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Date : 11 Feb 2023
Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony 2023
The Annual Prize distribution ceremony is going to be held on 11 Feb 2023
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Date : 10 Jan 2023
23rd Bethune College Tuesday Lecture
23rd Bethune College Tuesday Lecture, organized by IQAC, Bethune College, will be delivered by Dr. Seemanti Chatterjee, Department of Zoology, on 10th January 2023. View Flyer | Click Here
Annual Prize Distribution 2022
Education Eminence 2022
Annual Sports 2022-23
Date : 22 Feb 2023
The annual sports of the academic year 2022-23 of Bethune College is going to be held on 22nd February, 2023 at college sports time on 10:30 am. View Program Schedule
Seminar on National Education Policy (NEP)
Date : 23 Feb 2023
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell,
Bethune College is organising a seminar on National Education
Policy (NEP) for College teachers on 23rd February, 2023 from 12
noon at the Centenary Hall. The speaker is Shri Debashish Biswas,
Inspector of Colleges, University of Calcutta.
View Flyer
All teachers are requested to be present.
Student Satisfaction Survey, NAAC
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) has endeavoured to conducta Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) the results of which will encompass the accreditation process. View Flyer
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. Young girls, just out of school, learn to strive for excellence in their chosen fields of study. Alongside traditional methods of teaching-learning, new innovations, such as, audio-visual aids and smart classrooms are followed. Read more...
Ethics and Value Education Lectures 2022-2023
Inauguration of Ethics and Value Education Compulsory Certificate course 2022-203 Session on 13th Dec 2022 View Session
Annual College Sports Day 2023
Independence Day 2022
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
Virtual Campus 360° Tour
They Make Us Proud
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Illustrious Alumna
Illustrious Alumna of Bethune College, Kolkata 19th century- 20th century