John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune

( 1801-1851 )

From the Principal's Desk

Bethune College Principal : Dr. Krishna Roy

Bethune College, Kolkata, holds the singular distinction of being Asia's first women's college and this unique position is due to its glorious past and continuous association with women's education, societal struggles and their empowerment. In the field of Higher Education this is a rare achievement as this institution has been the forerunner amongst other educational institutions

I consider this an acknowledgment of my administrative capabilities and able leadership that I was offered and have taken up the position of Principal of Bethune College, with much anticipation and great pleasure.
It is necessary to reiterate that Bethune College is Asia's first women's college and this fact has many implications in view of its continuing success in the field of Higher education today. Read more

Bethune College

"Vidya Vindatey Amritam"
Knowledge Provides Immortal Bliss.

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. The mission of the College has always been the development of a complete woman. Bethune College is committed to the cause of empowerment of women from all sectors including those who are socially and economically deprived through access to higher education enabling them to transform into intellectually vibrant, socially responsible, self-reliant women. Read more

College Notices

11 Sep 2020

Return of college library books

All students of UG III (1+1+1 Annual System) and PG Sem 4 (CBCS) are hereby notified to return the college library books (both Central & Seminar libraries) in their possession before collecting their marksheets from the college office.23 August 2020

Bethune College Sammilani centenary celebration

Bethune College Sammilani is celebrating its centenary. Visit the website www.bethunesammilani.org for details View Flyer

06 August 2020

On-campus academic activities of the college will remain suspended till 31st August 2020

The on-campus academic activities of the college will remain suspended till 31st August 2020. Staff and faculty members will be present in the college as and when requiredAll students of UG SEM3 and SEM5 and PGSEM3 are advised to join and continue Online classes.

Let COVID 19 not stop you from learning - ICT initiatives of MHRD and UGC

Tuesday Lectures Webinars Students Corner e-Content by Faculty Bethune in News Awards and Recognition of our Faculty

Independence Day Celebration

Like every year, Independence Day was celebrated by Bethune College on 15th August, 2020 View Schedule | View Video on YouTube

Tender Notice

Tender Notice No. 463/BC Date : 17.07.2020

Principal, Bethune College invites Quotations from reputed vendors/agencies for development and implementation of Software for UG Online Admission for B.A./B.Sc. courses for the session 2020-21. Credentials from other reputed institutions on similar kind of job. View Tender

Last Date of Submission : 23/07/2020 (6 p.m.)

College Library Books

Forthcoming Events

21 Sep 2020 : An overview of the Schedule Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. 1989. Organised by : Backward Class Cell in collaboration with IQAC, Bethune College, Kolkata View Flyer | Registration
18 Sep 2020 : Inauguration of DBT Star College Scheme at Bethune College, Kolkata View Flyer | Registration

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College Campus

Admission 2020

Dated : 13.08.2020

Waiver of Application Fee for online application

In compliance with the Memo No. 43-SS(CS/A)/2020 dated 13.08.2020 issued by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, the applicants for admission to the B.A./B.Sc. courses for the Academic session 2020-21 in Bethune College henceforth need not pay any Application Fee during online application. The above waiver of fee will be enforced with immediate effect.

Bethune College UG Information Brochure 2020

Bethune College UG Admission Notice

Applications will be received online from 10.08.2020 (11 a.m. onwards) to 21.08.2020 (up to 8 p.m.) through the following website:

www.bethuneadmissions.ac.in

Felicitation on Kanyashree Day

On the basis of performance for the implementation of Kanyashree Prakalpa during 2019-2020, Bethune College has seen selected as one of the best performing colleges under DPMU, Kolkata.
The college will be felicitated on Kanyashree Day 2020 at the State Level Celebration at Rabindra Sadan on 14th Aug 2020. View letter | View Photos

Important Links

Department of Higher Education, West Bengal

Institutional Distinctiveness and Best Practices

Library

INFLIBNET

Photo Gallery

Prospectus and College Calendar

Notifications and Tenders

Heritage Journal

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

Our Achievers View all

Garima Rajguru

Most promising young scientists

Garima Rajguru, our third year student studying Physics honours, proved herself to be one of the most promising young scientists. During first year of undergraduate studies she was awarded the prestigious "Jagadish Bose National Science Talent Search Senior Scholarship-2016". Read more

Subhaswapna Mukhopadhaya

Top most Hindi Literary Award Won by Subhaswapna Mukhopadhaya (Dept. of Hindi)

Subhaswapna Mukhopadhaya, one of the most bright and diligent students of our college, studying IInd Year Hindi Honours won the highest award ('Shikhar Samman') in the Annual Hindi Literary Fest (Hindi Mela), 2018 in the field of Poem Recitation. The award was received by her from the hands of Dr. Shambhunath, Director, Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad in the valedictory session of the weeklong state level contest held at Fedaration Hall Society, Rajabazar, Kolkata.

Sayantani Adhikary

A student of UG III, English, Sayantani is a photographer and her start-up Photo-Scene-Thesis dealing with photography, content creation, event management, corporate branding and advertisement was also featured by the New Indian Express. At such a young age, she is not only a successful entrepreneur but she has also worked as an editor at Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utshob, 2017 and Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2018. She also worked with The Times of India as an on-round marketing partner of Phire Esho Kolkata campaign November 2018 - February 2019. She has worked as a photographer at Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival January 2018. Amongst other activities, she has worked at Presidency MUN as a member of IP - March 2018. She has won several awards at intra and inter college competitions for photography, debate and extempore. She has also worked as Media Head of Bethune College Students' Committee 2018.

Ahendrila Goswami

A student of UG III, English, Ahendrila is known for her consistently good academic performance complemented by multifarious talents. She stood first in inter-college essay writing competition (English) called 'Agami Nirman' conducted by the Ramakrishna Mission in 2018. She has contributed as author and editor to the college publication Mahasweta Nivedita and college magazine Adiganta. She has completed her internship at Voices, The Statesman. She is a member of the editorial team of an online literary magazine, Elixir. She has worked as blogger at ARC Shot Entertainments. She has written and delivered the Students' representative speech on Bethune Day, 2018. Ahendrila is a trained singer and is an active participant in several inter and intra college events. She has also worked as Literary Head of Bethune College Students' Committee 2018.

They Make Us Proud View all

Debarati Das

Recipient of the prestigious Nalini Das medal

Stood first-class first in the Chemistry Honours examination conducted by the University of Calcutta in 2016 from Bethune College, Kolkata. She has also obtained the highest marks among the students of all the Science and Arts disciplines of this college that year. During her graduation, she was recipient of the prestigious Nalini Das medal awarded for being the best all-rounder of the college.. Read more

Aditi Sen De

Winner of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

Presently Associate Professor G at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad. She started the quantum information and computation group (QIC) at HRI in 2009 along with Prof. Ujjwal Sen and Arun K Pati. Read more

Neena Gupta

A mathematical prodigy and Winner of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

Stood First class First in the Mathematics Honours examination of the Calcutta University in 2006 from Bethune College, Kolkata. She completed her Post Graduation in Mathematics from the Indian Statistical Institute of Kolkata in 2008 and obtained her Ph.D. degree from the same Institute in 2011 with Algebraic Geometry as her field of specialization. Read more

Priyadarshini Das

Table tennis Player

We are proud of Priyadarshini Das, an undergraduate student of Philosophy Honours, who has made a mark in the Sports arena at a very young age. Priyadarshini, aged 20, is a National level Table Tennis Player with World Ranking No. 331. As per Table Tennis Federation of India Rankings, Priyadarshini is placed 6th among Youth Women Table Tennis players in India.. Born on 27th November, 1997, in Howrah, West Bengal, Priyadarshini passed out from Bethune School before joining Bethune College. She plays in an attacking style with a shake-hand grip. Pursuing her passion zealously, Priyadarshini has been consistently winning Medals and Prizes in several District, Zonal and Inter-State Championships. Read more

Subhaswapna Mukherjee

A prodigious student

Subhaswapna is an undergraduate student in the Hindi department of the college. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy since birth with almost total immobility in both her legs. She can only write with her left hand with much effort. She has proved, time and again, that the despite winds blowing in another direction, courage and resilience can adjust the sails to reach their destination. We wish her all success in life. Read more