Women's College, Kolkata
Courses Offered By Women's College 2024
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| MA Specilization | Fees |
|---|---|
| Journalism & Mass Communication | ₹36,000 1st Yr Fees |
| English | ₹18,000 1st Yr Fees |
| Applied Psychology | ₹36,000 1st Yr Fees |
| Geography | ₹36,000 1st Yr Fees |
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About Women's College
Established in 1937, Women’s College, Kolkata has been one of the popular Women’s Colleges under University of Calcutta. Women’s College provides both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree programs. In the UG program, both General and Honors streams are offered.
Also, it serves as a Distance Education Study Centre for three Distance Learning Universities: Vidyasagar University, Netaji Subhas Open University, and Indira Gandhi Open University offering UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma for Arts, Science, Commerce subjects. The admission procedure is online. Admission to this college is based on merit and selection is one on the basis of the Choice Based Credit System.
Women's College Kolkata Highlights
| Established | Type | 1937 | Public |
| Approved by | University Grants Commission |
| Affiliated to | University of Calcutta |
| Courses Offered | UG & PG ( General & Honors) UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate courses (Distance) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Admission criteria | Merit-based |
| Counseling | Offline |
| Scholarship | Yes |
| Facilities available | Library, Laboratories, Wifi, NSS |
| Affiliated Distance Education University | Vidyasagar University Netaji Subhas Open University IGNOU |
| Popular Courses | Food & Nutrition, Bengali, Journalism & Mass Communication, Diploma, and Certificate courses |
| Official Website | http://www.womenscollegekolkata.ac.in/ |
Women's College Kolkata Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date (UG) | July 01, 2023 |
| Online Application Last Date (UG) | July 15, 2023 |
| Publication of Merit List for UG Programme | July 20, 2023 |
| Completion of Admission at the UG Programme | July 31, 2023 |
| Start of 1st Semester classes of UG Programme | Aug 01, 2023 |
Women's College Kolkata Courses
The Women’s College, Kolkata offers UG and PG courses in a variety of streams and modes. A total of 11 subjects in Arts and 6 subjects in Science in General Stream, 10 subjects in Arts and 4 subjects in Science in Honors streams are offered. In Post-graduation, 4 subjects are offered in MA and 3 subjects in M.Sc. Candidates who wish to pursue any of these courses can refer to the next table for detailed information.
| Courses | Details |
|---|---|
| BA (General) | Subjects offered: Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Journalism & Mass Communication, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Education, Music Eligibility: 50% in 10+2 Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
| BA (Honors) | Subjects offered: Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Journalism & Mass Communication, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Education Eligibility: English and Hindi: 60% in aggregate and 60% in subject/ Rest of the subjects: 50% in aggregate and 50% in subject Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
| B.Sc. (General) | Subjects offered: Economics, Psychology, Geography, Chemistry, Mathematics, Food & Nutrition Eligibility: 50% in 10+2 Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
| B.Sc (Honors) | Subjects offered: Economics, Psychology, Geography, Food & Nutrition Eligibility: Food & Nutrition: 60% in aggregate and 60% in subject Rest of the subjects: 50% in aggregate and 50% in subject Duration: 3 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
| MA | Subjects offered: Bengali, English, Geography, History Eligibility: Graduation Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
| M.Sc. | Subjects offered: Applied Psychology, Food & Nutrition, Journalism and Mass Communication Eligibility: Graduation Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Read More |
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Women's College Kolkata Admission
The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the UG courses are a valid score in 10+2 in relevant streams with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to PG courses are Graduation in relevant subjects.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website of the college
- Click ‘Apply Online’ and fill the online application form with all the required academic and personal details
- Review the completed admission form and submit the same
- An application fee of INR 200 is applicable. It is payable either online via Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net-banking or offline via Cash in Union Bank of India
- Download the submitted application form and receipt for future reference.
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Women's College Kolkata Scholarships
The college offers Merit cum Means Scholarships for the economically weak meritorious candidates. Scholarships offered by the Women’s College are given below:
- The Student’s Aid Fund By the Principal: The College offers up to 100% tuition fee concession for meritorious students.
- Kanyashree Scheme by the WB Government: As per the rules of government of West Bengal, Kanyashree Scheme is functional in the College.
- Sponsored Student scholarship: it is given by Prof. Arun Kumar Mukherjee & other retired professors.
- Student Aid by Usha- Ajay Foundation India: It is offered to the students as per the Principal’s Nominations.
Women's College Kolkata Facilities
- Laboratories: The College has 5 well-equipped laboratories for Chemistry, Geography, Food & Nutrition, Journalism and Psychology subjects.
- Library: Central Library of Women’s College is located on the 1st floor of the main building of College. It contains around 28000 books, 340 bound periodicals, and 12 journals. Every department of College has a Departmental Seminar Library headed by respective Departmental faculties. E-Resources are available for students. They can avail PubMed, Shodhganga, National Digital Library of India, American Libraries, etc.
- NSS: Women’s College, Kolkata has dedicated NSS wings. Cadets have successfully participated in various occasions like Kerala flood relief, Independence Day Celebration, Republic Day Celebration, etc.
- Spoken English Course: The College conducts Spoken English Course, every Saturday. An annual certificate is given upon successful completion of the course.
- Srijan Centre for Community Welfare: As a part of Social Responsibility, Srijan, an initiative by Women’s College Kolkata provides various cultural training like dance, music, painting, etc. to the children of the nearby slums. Srijan arranges their books, stationery, school uniforms, and refreshments. Regular health awareness and health checkups of the children and their mothers are done by the College with the help of proper medical practitioners.
- Psychological Counselling: The Departments of Psychology, Sociology, and Education jointly run the Psychological Counselling Cell for the help of students suffering from academic stress-related disorders or issues of domestic violence.
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Women's College Kolkata Faculty
This College has an eminent list of faculty. Faculties are highly experienced and student-friendly. Total Number of faculty of the Women’s College, Kolkata is 40 among which, 14 faculties hold a Ph.D. degree.
In 2018, one faculty has been awarded the prestigious RULA International Innovation Betterment Award for Young Scientist of the Year.
In the year 2018, the faculties have published research papers in 7 UGC certified National and 11 International journals.
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Women's College Kolkata FAQs
Ques. What courses are offered by the Distance Education by Vidyasagar University in Women’s College, Kolkata?
| Distance Course | Details |
|---|---|
| MA | Subjects offered: Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Geography, Environmental Science Eligibility: Graduation Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Mode of Study: Bengali/English |
| M.Com | Subjects offered: -- Eligibility: Graduation Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Mode of Study: Bengali/English |
| M.Sc. | Subjects offered: Nutrition, Geography, Environmental Science Eligibility: Graduation Duration: 2 years Selection Criteria: Merit-based Mode of Study: Bengali/English |
Ques. What courses are offered by the Women’s College, Kolkata in the Distance Education mode offered by Netaji Subhas Open University?
Ques. What are the courses IGNOU offers via Women’s College, Kolkata for in distance education mode?
Ques. How to calculate the marks at the time of applying to UG courses in Women’s College?
Ques. What is the minimum qualifying aggregate mark for applying to Honors Courses for reserved category students?
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