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
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.
Accredited with A+ in 3rd cycle NAAC
The only Govt. College in West Bengal to be graded A+
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
Admission to B.A. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)
(with or without Research under CCF, 2022) Degree Course for
the session 2025-26 under University of Calcutta.
Visit the website regularly for updated information. Queries
related to B.A./ B.Sc. admission may be sent to
bethunecollegeadmission@gmail.com
As per Notification No. 397-Edn(CS)/ 10M-95/14 dated 12/06/2025, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal will launch the Centralized Admission Portal on 17/06/2025. Students can apply online through the website https://wbcap.in from 18/06/2025.
PG ADMISSION 2025
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
BEYOND SELFHOOD : TAGORE'S PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN REMAKING
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
In Association with IQAC, Bethune College Organizes Departmental Seminar
on
BEYOND SELFHOOD : TAGORE'S PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN REMAKING
Speaker:
Dr. Pralayankar Bhattacharya
Associate Professor,
Department of Philosophy, University of Calcutta
Date : 26. 05. 25 | Time : 2 p.m. | Venue : Centenary Hall | View Flyer
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 |
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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 |
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College Notices
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128/BC 13 May 2025
UG Semester-VI (Under CBCS) students5
As per University Notification No. CE/R&F/25/05 dated 08.05.2025; UG Semester-VI (Under CBCS) students have to submit their forms online from 16.05.2025 to 23.05.2025. View Notice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
From the Principal's Desk
Dr. Rajyasri Roy
WBSES
Principal, Bethune College
At Bethune College, Kolkata, the first women's college in Asia, we are deeply inspired by a legacy of pioneering education and a steadfast commitment to women's empowerment. Established in 1879 through the visionary efforts of John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune and building on the foundation of the earlier Bethune School (1849), our college represents a confluence of historical pride and progressive academic ethos. 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.
onwards
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