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 2024
Admission to 4-Year B.A.(Hons) /B.Sc.(Hons) (with or without research under CCF, 2022) Degree Course for the session 2024-25 under the University of Calcutta
The link of the Centralized Admission portal launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal for UG admission 2024-25 is https://wbcap.in
UG Admission 2024PG ADMISSION 2024
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.
ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - 03 July 2024
Organized by : IQAC and Ethics and Value Education Committee
Date : 03 July 2024
Time : 3 P.M.
Venue : Centenary Hall
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International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking
Date : 26th June 2024
Venue : Bethune College 181, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata-700006 |
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World Zoonoses Day 2024
Organised by : Association of Public Health Veterinarians in collaboration with Bethune College
Date : 26th June, 2024
Time : 03:00 - 04:00 PM
Venue : Centenary Hall, Kadambini Bhavan
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College Notices
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199/BC 15.07.2024
College closed on 17.07.2024
The college will remain closed on 17.07.2024 on account of 'Muharram'. View Notice
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196/BC 12.07.2024
B.A./B.Sc. Sem-4 Admit Card Distribution
Admit Card for B.A./B.Sc. Sem-4, 2024 will be distributed from College Office. View Notice
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195/BC 12.07.2024
UG Sem-I (CCF) Review/FSI Form Submission: July 18-25, 2024
As per University Notification No. CE/Rev.( Major)/155/23 dated 11.07.2024, UG (B.A./B.Sc.) Semester I (Under CCF.) students have to submit their forms online from 18.07.2024 to 25.07.2024 for Review/FSI. View Notice
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165/BC 25.06.2024
UG Semester IV (CBCS) Examination Form Submission and Verification Schedule
As per University Notification No. CE/R&F/24/06 dated 21.06.2024, UG Semester IV (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 03.07.2024 to 10.07.2024. View Notice
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150/BC 14.06.2024
Holiday
The College will remain closed on 17.06.2024 on account of '1d-Ud-Zoha' View Notice
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134/BC 05.06.2024
Observance of World Environment Day
NSS Unit and Students' Activity Cell of Bethune College are jointly observing World Environment day on 5th June, 2024 (Wednesday) through the following programs. View Notice | View Flyer
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121/BC 15.05.2024
Submission Schedule for UG Semester VI Examination Forms (Under CBCS)
As per University Notification No. CE/R&F/24/01 dated 22.05.2024, UG Semester VI (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 03.06.2024 to 10.06.2024. View Notice
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124/BC 24.05.2024
The College will Remain Closed on 23.05.2024
The College will remain closed on 23.05.2024 on account of 'Buddha Purnima'. View Notice
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121/BC 15.05.2024
UG (B.A./B.Sc.) Semester III (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online
As per University Notification No. CE/Rev.(Major)/138/24 dated 14.05.2024, UG (B.A./B.Sc.) Semester III (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 16.05.2024 to 28.05.2024 for Review/FSI. View Notice
Events and Activities
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05.06.2024
Observance of World Environment Day
NSS Unit and Students' Activity Cell of Bethune College are jointly observing World Environment day on 5th June, 2024 (Wednesday) through the following programs. View Notice | View Flyer
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05.06.2024
Seminar on World Environment Day
Seminar on World Environment Day organised by the Department of Zoology. View Flyer
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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 ]
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
Virtual Campus 360° Tour
They Make Us Proud
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Illustrious Alumna
Illustrious Alumna of Bethune College, Kolkata 19th century- 20th century