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 2024: College Category
Bethune College, Kolkata, West Bengal
Bethune College secured 91st rank Nationally in NIRF ranking 2024 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 2026-27
Admissions to all undergraduate programmes at Bethune College for the academic session 2026-27 will be conducted exclusively through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP), as notified by the Department of Higher Education. There is no separate application to be submitted to the college. Candidates are requested to visit the portal at wbcap.ac.in from 18 May 2026.
PG ADMISSION 2026
As per the University of Calcutta's notification dated CSR/49/2024 dated 13 May 2026, PG admissions in affiliated UG colleges will no longer be conducted through the University's centralised PG Admission System from the academic session 2026-27. Bethune College will announce detailed information regarding MA / MSc admissions for 2026-27 shortly. Prospective students are advised to check this page regularly for updates.
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
Current Events
Prize Distribution 2026
STUDENTS' ACTIVITY CELL & WOMEN'S STUDIES CENTREpresents PRIZE DISTRIBUTION 2026
INTRA COLLEGE COMPETITION & WOMEN'S DAY COMPETITION
Date : 19th May 2026 | Time : 2 PM
Venue : Auditorium View Flyer
Rabindra Jayanti
Bethune College Cultural Committee observes Rabindra Jayanti
Time : 02:30 pm onwards
Venue- Auditorium, Bethune College
View Flyer
The Human Edge
Speaker: Mr. Tapobrato Banerjee, principal AI Scientist, HP
Time- 11:30am onwards
Venue- Auditorium, Bethune College
View Flyer
College Notices
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698Edn(CS) /10M-95/14 14 May 2026
UG Admission 2026
Admissions to all undergraduate programmes at Bethune College for the academic session 2026-27 will be conducted exclusively through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP). View Notice
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168/BC 07 May 2026
B.A./B.Sc. Sem I (CCF) new admit card
B.A./B.Sc. Sem I (CCF) new admit card will be given to the students on the 8th of May 2026, from the college office. Time: 12 noon to 4 p.m. View Notice
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27 Jan 2026
JMD TSF Revised Advertisement
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Jyotsnamoyee De (01 Post in Pure Mathematics) and Tarak Sudha Teaching Fellows in Mathematics (01 post in Pure Mathematics and 01 post in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science) within 15 days from the publication of the advertisement in newspaper. View Details
Events and Activities
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19 May 2026
Prize Distribution 2026
STUDENTS' ACTIVITY CELL & WOMEN'S STUDIES CENTRE presents PRIZE DISTRIBUTION 2026 - INTRA COLLEGE COMPETITION & WOMEN'S DAY COMPETITION
Time : 02:00 pm onwards Venue : Auditorium, Bethune College View Flyer -
08 May 2026
The Human Edge
Speaker: Mr. Tapobrato Banerjee, principal AI Scientist, HP
Time :11:30am onwards | Venue- Auditorium, Bethune College View Flyer -
06-07 May 2026
e-conclave
Keynote Speaker- Prof.(Dr.) Rajat Acharyya, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University 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
From the Principal's Desk
Dr. Rajyasri Roy
WBSES
Principal, Bethune College
It is with great pride and a delectation I welcome you to the illustrious Bethune College. It has a rich history, originating from the Calcutta Female School established in 1849 by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune and evolving into the first women's college in Asia in 1879. The college is renowned for its commitment to women's education and empowerment, and has witnessed the emergence of many notable figures. Bethune College played a pivotal role in the advancement of women's education in India, providing access to higher learning for women who were previously excluded. The college's legacy extends beyond academics, with students actively participating in social welfare activities , contributing to the freedom movement in the past and consistently nurturing generations of women who have gone on to become trailblazers in various fields. 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 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