Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, affiliated to West Bengal State University is one of the premier institutes in West Bengal for Humanities, Science and Commerce. BRSNC college offers BA, B.Com, B.Sc. General and Honours courses as part of its UG Programmes while for PG Course; the college has M.Sc. in 4 disciplines and M.Com in 2 different fields of specialization.

Selection of the candidates in these UG programmes is strictly based on the merit of the qualifying examination. Admission in PG Courses requires the candidates to possess a bachelor’s degree in Honours/ General/ Other major relevant subjects or an equivalent examination from West Bengal University/ CU. However, the candidates from other recognised universities must have at least 800 marks. The candidates are selected on the basis of an admission test conducted by the concerned department of the college along with the merit of the qualifying examination.

The college offers excellent placement services with top companies like Concentrix, Amazon, Genpact, Wipro technologies, TCS and many more visiting the campus to recruit the students. In the academic year 2018-2019, the highest package offered was 3.3 LPA with the average package being 1.4 LPA. 

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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College Courses and Fees

The college offers various courses and specializations at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Given below are the details of the courses provided by the college.

Course Details  Selection Criteria
B,Sc Duration - 3 years
Specializations - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Computer Science, Economics, Food and Nutrition, Zoology, Botany, and Statistics Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination Fees: Rs 9,875 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
B.Sc {Hons.}

Duration - 3 years
Specializations - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Computer Science, Electronics, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Food and Nutrition, Zoology, and Botany Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination. (SC/ST candidates must have minimum of 40% in the relevant discipline)
Fees: Rs 9,875 (1st Year Fees)

 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
BA Duration - 3 years
Specializations - Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Education, Philosophy, Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Studies, Physical Education, Urdu, and Sanskrit Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination
Fees: Rs 6,365 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
B.A {Hons.} Duration- 3 years
Specialization - Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Education, Philosophy, Journalism, and Mass Communication, and Sociology Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination. (SC/ST candidates must have minimum of 40% in the relevant discipline)
Fees: Rs 6,675 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
B.Com Duration - 3 years
Specializations - Finance and Accounts, Marketing Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination
Fees: Rs 7,325 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
B.Com {Hons.} Duration - 3 years
Specializations - Finance and Accounts, Marketing Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination. (SC/ST candidates must have minimum of 40% in the relevant discipline)
Fees: Rs 7,325 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
BBA Duration - 3 years
Specialization - Management, Honours Eligibility - A minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject for the previous qualifying examination. (SC/ST candidates must have minimum of 40% in the relevant discipline)
Fees: Rs 24,085 (1st Year Fees)		 Based on the merit in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc Duration - 2 years 
Specializations - Computer Science, Microbiology Geography, and Food and Nutrition Eligibility - BSc in Honours or major in the relevant subject with 60%
Fees: Rs 36,000 (1st Year Fees)		 Admissions test of 40% by the relevant department
M.Com Duration - 2 years 
Specializations - Accounts, Finance and Control Eligibility - BCom or BBA with accounts finance or marketing with 60%		 Admissions test of 40% by the relevant department
MA Duration - 2 years 
Specialisations - Education  Eligibility - An undergraduate honours with 60%		 Admissions test of 40% by the relevant department

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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College Placements 

Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath college conducts on-campus and off-campus placement drives for its candidates to get placed in different companies. It organizes workshops to make the students industry-ready. Seminars and lectures are also held for the same purpose. 

Few major recruiters of the college are Concentrix, Amazon, Genpact, Wipro technologies, Innofied, TCS-BPS, Capital Infotech, and many others.

Some placement statistics for the previous academic year is given below:

Particulars CTC Offered
Highest Package INR 3,30,000 per annum
Average Package INR 2 lacs

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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College Scholarships

Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College offers financial assistance to its economically weaker candidates. The college offers various scholarship and concession programs for its undergraduate and postgraduate students. The state government provides scholarships as per marks scored (more than 75% for undergraduate and 55% for postgraduate candidates) in the previous final examination. Some of the scholarships offered by the college include the following: 

  • Jayanta Chaudhury Memorial Scholarship: The scholarship is placed under the scholarship offered by West Bengal State University or the University of Calcutta. The scholarship is subject to an annual scholarship scheme of INR 2,000.
  • Matrisangha Janakalyan Ashram: This is an annual scholarship offered by the college and the subject is approximately INR 2,000 approximately. It is provided to the meritorious candidates from the weaker sections of society. 
  • Other than these, the teacher’s council provides around 6 stipends, and eleventh stipends are provided by the alumni members. 
  • The government of India also awards scholarships to students belonging to the weaker sections of the society (particularly SC/ST/OBC). 
  • Eligible students are also awarded stipends such as the Hindi scholarship, the national scholarship, the national scholarship, and the stipend for the physically challenged. 
  • 10% of the students are given financial aid from the students’ aid fund every year. The selection of these scholarship schemes is done based on merit, attendance, and the financial status of the candidate. 

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Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College FAQs

Ques. Does Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. The college does not have any hostel facilities for its students from outstation. The students will have to look for accommodation themselves.

Ques. Is it required to prove English proficiency for admissions to Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College?

Ans. The college does not require any English proficiency proof. Although it is mandatory to have passed the English subject in 10th and 12th standard. 

Ques. Can I fill the application form offline for admission to postgraduate courses at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College?

Ans. The college conducts both online and offline modes of application processing for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The offline application form will be available at the college office.

Ques. Are the B.Com program and B.Com honours at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College the same courses?

Ans. The difference lies in the fact that you can specialize in certain subjects in B.Com (H), but the BCom course gives you an overview of all those subjects taught in the honours course.

Ques. Does Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College offer any distance learning courses for the candidates?

Ans. The college has distance learning courses for its candidates that are linked to Vidyasagar University. The college collaborates with the university to offer the distance education programs.

Ques. What is the highest package received by students at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College?

Ans. The highest package offered to the students is almost INR 3.3 lakhs. The company that offered the package was CONCENTRIX, they shortlisted 72 students for the academic year 2018-19.