Estd. in 1879

Bethune College, a centre for academic excellence and achievement, started its journey in 1879

The Journey

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

DBT Star College

Received financial support under the DBT Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India in 2020 more
NAAC EXIT Meeting 2023

Accredited with A+ in 3rd cycle NAAC

The only Govt. College in West Bengal to be graded A+

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STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP

on
NIRF RANKING PREPARATIONS AT COLLEGE LEVEL
Organized By
Department of Higher Education
Government of West Bengal
Host Institution: Bethune College, Kolkata

SPEAKER
Swami Shastrajnananda
Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur

Date: 13th September, 2023 Time: 11:30 Am (Registration: From 10:45 Am)
Venue: Bethune College Auditorium

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UG ADMISSION 2023

Admission to B.A. (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) (CBCS) Degree Course for the session 2023-24 under University of Calcutta

Online applications for admission will be received from 1st July, 2023 (from 4 p.m.) to 15th July, 2023 (up to 11.59 p.m.) 24x7 through the website: www.bethuneadmissions.ac.in

Visit the above website regularly for updated information.
Queries related to B.A./B.Sc. admission may be sent to : bethunecollegeadmission@gmail.com

UG Admission: Document Verification and Commencement of Class  Dated : 28 Jul 2023

UG Admission Information Brochure 2023

UG Admission Notice Dated : 29 Jun 2023

College Prospectus 2023

Please follow the websites for further details and updated information.

PG ADMISSION 2023

Bethune College offers post graduate course in the following subjects

  1. M.A in Bengali
  2. M.A in English
  3. M.Sc in Applied Psychology
  4. M.Sc in Botany
  5. M.Sc in Pure Mathematics
  6. 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.

Notices

PG Admission : Refund of Admission Fees dated 02 Jan 2024 View Details NEW 
Rectified M. Sc Merit list against vacant seats for Zoology - PG Admission Notice 2023 (XVIII) dated 08.12.2023 View Notice NEW
Merit cum Selection List for Bengali - PG Admission Notice (XVII) dated 08.12.2023. View Notice NEW
Selection List for Applied Psychology Zoology and English - PG Admission Notice (XVI) dated 08.12.2023 View Notice NEW
PG Admission Notice 2023 (XV) M. Sc Merit list against vacant seats Dated 07 Dec 2023 View Notice NEW
PG Admission Notice 2023 (XIV) Fresh Application for M.A. in Bengali Dated 06.12.2023 View Notice NEW  
PG Admission Notice 2023 (XIII) Merit list against vacant seats Dated 06.12.2023 View Notice NEW 
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Challans :
Challan 1 for M.Sc. |  ; Challan 2 for MA 2023 
Anti-ragging Forms :   NEW
Affidavit by Student | Affidavit by Parent / Guardian
PG Admission Notice II 2023 dated 11 Sep 2023 View Notice
PG Admission Notice I 2023 dated 25 Aug 2023 View Notice

College Notices

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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'.

  • 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

  • 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 ]

  • 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

  • 10 Jan 2024
    Ethics and Value Education Lectures 2023-2024

    2nd Lecture : Ethics & Value Education Compulsory Certificate Course 2023-2024 View Flyer [ PDF ]

  • 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 ]

Annual Prize Distribution 2022


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

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 View Flyer

Bangiya Itihas Samiti, Kolkata

Two Day 7th Annual International Seminar
Date : 09 Mar 2024 | Time : 10 AM View Flyer.

One Day Yoga Workshop

One Day Yoga Workshop

Resource Person :
Dr. Pintu Sil, Associate Professor & Principal

Date : 21 March 2024
Time : 11 am - 4pm
Venue : Centenary Hall |  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

Under Graduate Courses Post Graduate Courses


From the Principal's Desk

Dr. Anushila Hazra Bhattacharya
Officer-in-Charge [View Profile]

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 2023

Annual College Sports Day 2023

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Independence Day 2022

Independence Day 2022

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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. onwards
 

College Publications
12th August 2022

College Heritage Publications

The IXth Volume of the interdisciplinary journal of the college Heritage was released on 12.8.22 View all College Publications

Covid Poster

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

Bethune College : Virtual Tour

Virtual Campus 360° Tour

Explore Bethune College Campus

Our Achievers
 

Some of our eminent achievers

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They Make Us Proud
 

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Illustrious Alumna
 

Illustrious Alumna of Bethune College, Kolkata 19th century- 20th century

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