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 2024: College Category
Bethune College, Kolkata, West Bengal

Bethune College secured 91st rank Nationally in NIRF ranking 2024 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

NSS All India meet in New Delhi

Programme Officer, NSS unit of Bethune College, Dr. Sritama Mukherjee, was invited to represent colleges in West Bengal at the NSS all India meet in New Delhi, held on 25th-26th April, 2025 at JLN stadium.

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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UG ADMISSION 2025-26

Admission to 4-Year B.A.(Hons) /B.Sc.(Hons) (with or without research under CCF, 2022) Degree Course for the session 2025-26 under the University of Calcutta

Undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2025-26 will be conducted through the Centralized Admission Portal (WBCAP). Detailed information regarding admission criteria, eligibility, seat matrix, and other relevant guidelines will be notified by the Department of Higher Education in due course. Students are requested to go through News Papers and other media for notification.


UG Admission 2024
REFUND AGAINST UG ADMISSION CANCELLATION (2024) dated 20.12.2024 View Details
REFUND AGAINST UG ADMISSION CANCELLATION (2024) dated 02.12.2024 View Details

UG Admission 2025

PG ADMISSION 2025

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

PG Admission 2025

WORKSHOP ON MAKING HANDMADE NATURAL SOAP

WOMEN'S STUDIES CENTRE, BETHUNE COLLEGE
Organizes
WORKSHOP ON MAKING HANDMADE NATURAL SOAP
06th April, 2025  | 11:30 AM | Venue : Centenary Hall | View Flyer

Safe Street Ethics

Safe Street Ethic

Under aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Safe Street Ethics
Conducted by: Ultadanga Traffic Guard, Kolkata
Organized by
Ethics and Value Education Committee in collaboration with Bethune College NSS Unit
Date: 29th April, 2025 Time: 11.30 am Venue: College auditorium |  View Flyer

Creating a Safe and Supportive environment: Strategies for promoting wellness

Creating a Safe and Supportive environment: Strategies for promoting wellness

A Seminar on
"Creating a Safe and Supportive environment: Strategies for promoting wellness"
Speaker: Dr. Susmita Halder, Professor, Department of Psychology.
Dean, Arts and Social Studies, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata

Organised by : Anti-ragging committee and Women's Studies Centre in collaboration wit IQAC, Bethune College
Date : 26th APRIL, 2025 , 12:30 PM | View Flyer

College Notices

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  • 95/BC 11 Apr 2025
    College will remain closed on 14.4.2025 and 15.04.2025

    The College will remain closed on 14.4.2025 on account of 'Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar & 'Chaitra Sankranti' and 15.04.2025 for Bengali New Year View Notice

  • 84/BC 29 Mar 2025
    In Search of Wellbeing : A mental health awareness programme

    Department of Psychology in collaboration with Sayantani Adhikary Foundation will organize a mental health awareness programme titled "In Search of Wellbeing" on 2nd April, 2025. View Notice | View Flyer

  • 69/BC 12 Mar 2025
    College will remain closed from 14.03.2025 to 15.03.2025

    The College will remain closed from 14.03.2025 to 15.03.2025 View Notice

  • 43/BC 12 Feb 2025
    B.A/B.Sc. SEM III, CBCS and B.A./B.Sc. SEM I, CCF Admit Cards

    B.A/B.Sc. SEM III, CBCS and B.A./B.Sc. SEM I, CCF Admit Cards will be distributed on View Notice

  • 43/BC 12 Feb 2025
    B.A/B.Sc. SEM III, CBCS and B.A./B.Sc. SEM I, CCF Admit Cards

    B.A/B.Sc. SEM III, CBCS and B.A./B.Sc. SEM I, CCF Admit Cards will be distributed on View Notice

Events and Activities

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  • 29 Apr .2025
    Safe Street Ethics

    Under aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell "Safe Street Ethics" Conducted by: Ultadanga Traffic Guard, Kolkata. Date: 29th April, 2025 Time: 11.30 am Venue: College auditorium |  View Flyer

  • 26 Apr 2025
    Creating a Safe and Supportive environment: Strategies for promoting wellness

    A Seminar on "Creating a Safe and Supportive environment: Strategies for promoting wellness". Date : 26th APRIL, 2025 , 12:30 PM | View Flyer

  • 84/BC 29 Mar 2025
    In Search of Wellbeing : A mental health awareness programme

    Department of Psychology in collaboration with Sayantani Adhikary Foundation will organize a mental health awareness programme titled "In Search of Wellbeing" on 2nd April, 2025. View Notice | View Flyer


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

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 2024-2025

Inauguration of Ethics and Value Education Compulsory Certificate course 2024-2025 Session on 17th Dec 2024  View Flyer

Annual College Sports Day 2023

Annual College Sports Day 2024

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Independence Day 2023

Independence Day 2023

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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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