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Bethune College, Kolkata Admission 2024: Final Merit List (Released), UG, Fees, Cutoff, Form, Registration

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc in Mathematics offered by Bethune College? How many seats are available?

The eligibility criteria is as follows-Calcutta University Students-The general category candidates must have scored a minimum of 45% marks in Hons. subjects. Whereas, the minimum marks required for the reserved category candidates are 40%.Other University Students-The general category candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in Hons. subjects. Whereas, the minimum marks required for the reserved category candidates are 40%.A total of 16 seats are available for admissions.

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Bethune College is situated in Kolkata in West Bengal state of India. Established in 1879, it is accredited from UGC, NAAC and it is affiliated to University of Calcutta, Kolkata. BETHUNE, Kolkata offers 24 courses across 2 streams namely Science, Arts and across 4 degrees like BSc, BA, MSc, MA.

Bethune College secured 50th rank nationally in NIRF Ranking under College category.

The college provides honours degree for eight subjects belonging to the Arts group whereas for the Science stream, it offers a total of nine honours subjects. All the honours subjects are accompanied by two distinct general subjects, which are mandatory to take up.

As far as PG courses are concerned, the college offers master degree in arts and science for a total of six subjects.

All the undergraduate courses comprise of three years while the postgraduate course is of two years
The college does not offer any general courses.
Application for admission in both UG and PG courses can be submitted online by logging on to the college’s website i.e. www.bethuneadmissions.ac.in
22% and 6% of total number of seats in each honours subject are reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively. SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates from only West Bengal are eligible for reservation benefits.

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Bethune College Kolkata Admissions Highlights 2022

Name of the Institution	Bethune College, Kolkata
Name of the University	University of Calcutta
University Type	State University
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit Based
Application Mode	Online & Offline

Bethune College Kolkata BA (Hons) and B.Sc (Hons) Admissions 2023

Bethune College Kolkata provides Bachelor of Arts (H) programmes with eight different specializations – Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Psychology. Along with Arts, the college also offers Honours courses in Bachelor of Science as well. Students with science background can opt for any particular major subject from Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Statistics, Zoology and Psychology.

The total strength for every B.A. and B.Sc programme varies from subject to subject. The total number of seats present for B.A. (H) including all the eight specialization is 269. For B.Sc., the college has a total of 275 seats for the nine subjects its offers. All the honours programmes are of three year duration each.

Admission to the Bethune College Kolkata is strictly done on the basis of merit, i.e., the percentage of marks received by the candidate for her Higher Secondary or any equivalent exam. However, for admission to English and Bengali Honours courses, the candidate needs to appear for an entrance test.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility
BA (Hons.)	Bengali	10+2 with 55% Marks with Bengali(60% Marks) and English (50% Marks) as compulsory subjects.
	English	10+2 with 75% marks with English (85% Marks) as a compulsory subject.
	History	10+2 with 55% marks with English (50% Marks) as a compulsory subject.
	Philosophy	10+2 with 55% marks with Philosophy/Psychology (55% Marks) ,English (50% Marks) as compulsory subjects.
	Political Science	10+2 with 55% marks with English (50% Marks) as a compulsory subject.
	Sanskrit	10+2 with 50% marks with Sanskrit (55% Marks), Bengali ( 55% Marks) as compulsory subjects.
	Hindi	10+2 with 50% marks with Hindi (50% Marks), English ( 45% Marks) as compulsory subjects.
	Psychology	10+2 with 60% marks with English (60% Marks) as a compulsory subject.
B.Sc (Hons)	Botany	10+2 with Botany/ Biology with 65% marks, Chemistry with 55% marks and English with 50% marks.
	Chemistry	10+2 with Chemistry-65%, Mathematics-60%, Physics50%, English-50% marks.
	Computer Science	10+2 with Physics/ Computer Science/ Statistics-60% Mathematics - 60% English - 50% marks.

Bethune College Kolkata B.A./B.Sc. Honours Selection Criteria :

A candidate who has passed the Higher Secondary or its equivalent Examination may apply for admission to the B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) courses.
Candidates must have passed in English (at least 100 marks paper) in the previous qualifying examination.
Candidates must secure pass marks in the General Subjects opted for (applicable to candidates who had the subjects at (10+2) level).
Aggregate marks shall be calculated by adding the marks of the BEST FOUR subjects (at least 100 marks paper). Marks in compulsory Environmental Education / Studies shall not be taken into account for calculation of Aggregate marks.
Admission will be conducted strictly on the basis of merit. Merit list will be prepared based on INDEX MARK for all categories of students.
For admission a SC/ST candidate must secure not less than 25% and an OBC candidate must secure not less than 10% of index mark of the last admitted candidate in General category in each Honours subject.

Bethune College Kolkata M.A and M.Sc Admissions 2023

Bethune College offers two years semi-autonomous PG courses affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It provides M.A. degree with English and Bengali specialisations while M.Sc. degree is provided in Mathematics, Botany and Zoology. In addition, the college also provides M.A./M.Sc. degree in Applied Psychology.

Bethune College accepts admission for the PG courses on the basis of merit for 60% of seats reserved for students from Calcutta University (CU) only, while the selection for the rest 40% seats is done via admission test.

Key points to be noted:

For 60% seats reserved for CU candidates, only students passing out as honours graduate from Calcutta University or any affiliated college, in not before 2016 can apply.
Selection of students for the seats reserved for CU candidates will be done on the basis of honours marks obtained in the Graduation level.
For rest 40% of seats, both CU and non-CU candidates can apply. The selection of these seats will be based on Admission Test.

Course	Specialization	Seats	Eligibility
Course	Specialization	Seats	CU Candidates	Other University candidates
MA	English	16	50% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.	60% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.
MA	Bengali	23	50% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.	55% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.
M.Sc	Mathematics	16	45% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories	55% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.
	Botany	21	55% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.	60% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.
	Zoology	21	55% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories	60% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.
MA/M.Sc	Applied Psychology	10	55% Marks in Hons. Subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.	60% in Hons. subject for General category and 40% in Hons. subject for Reserved categories.

How to Apply for Bethune College Kolkata?

Admission process is conducted online through the website www.bethuneadmissions.ac.in. The candidates may submit forms online.

A candidate can apply for a maximum of three different Honours subjects. Separate application forms must be submitted for each Honours subject.

The procedure of admission to the three-year degree course starts after publication of the results of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education.

The merit list is published in the College website as well as on the College Notice Board.

M.A. and M.Sc. admission forms are available online after the publication of the results of Part III (1+1+1) B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) examination conducted by Calcutta University. Candidates need to visit the website of University and create a CAPID. Using this CAPID, candidates need to register and pay the fees.

Bethune College Kolkata Scholarships

Chhanda Mitra Memorial Scholarship: (initiated in 2010) Awarded to a student of Physics Department on the basis of merit cum means.
Debebdranath Das Memorial Scholarship: (initiated in 2009) Awarded to a student of Zoology Department on merit cum means basis.
Kamalabala Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship: (initiated in 1999) Awarded for standing first in Chemistry Honours in B.Sc. Examination from Bethune College.
Nilmoni Mukherjee Scholarship: (initiated in 2002) Awarded for highest proficiency in Economics Honours in B.Sc. Part II & Part III Examination from Bethune College.
Sarala Ghosh Memorial Scholarship: (initiated in 1996) Awarded to the students of Bethune College for securing highest marks in Arts and Science in the B.A./B.Sc Part I Examination from Bethune College.

FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc in Mathematics offered by Bethune College? How many seats are available?

Ans. The eligibility criteria is as follows-

Calcutta University Students- The general category candidates must have scored a minimum of 45% marks in Hons. subjects. Whereas, the minimum marks required for the reserved category candidates are 40%.

Other University Students- The general category candidates must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in Hons. subjects. Whereas, the minimum marks required for the reserved category candidates are 40%.

A total of 16 seats are available for admissions.

Ques. In how many specializations does Bethune College provide BA (Hons.)?

Ans. BA (Hons.) is provided in the following mentioned specializations-

Bengali	Philosophy	Hindi
English	Political Science	Physcology
History	Sanskrit	-

Ques. How can we calculate aggregate marks for admission to B.Sc. Honours at Bethune College?

Ans. The candidate is required to add the Best Four marks of at least a 100 marks paper. Marks in Environmental Education/Studies shall not be taken into account.

Ques. Does Bethune College offer any reservations for the category students?

Ans. 22% and 6% seat in all the honours subjects are reserved for the SC and St candidates respectively. SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates from West Bengal are also eligible for reservations.

Ques. How many seats are reserved at Bethune College for the students of Calcutta University in the PG courses?

Ans. The admission to the PG courses is done on merit-basis. 60% seats are reserved for the students of Calcutta University and the remaining 40% seats are filled by an admission test.

Ques. How many marks are required in 10+2 for admission to B.Sc. Hons. Botany at Bethune College?

Ans. The candidate must have scored a minimum of specified marks in 10+2 for securing a seat in the B.Sc. Hons Botany. The marks required are-

English-50%, Biology-65% and Chemistry-55%

Ques. How to apply for Bethune College?

Ans. The application form can be downloaded from the official website or obtain it from the campus. The candidates should pay the application fees and submit the application form on the website or offline.

Ques. Does Bethune College offer good placements? Who are the top recruiters?

Ans. The placement cell of Bethune college provides placements and internships opportunities to both UG and PG students. Many reputed companies like Cognizant and TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) visit the campus frequently for hiring candidates.

Ques. Does Bethune College offer scholarships?

Ans. Bethune college offers scholarships to the meritorious candidates who perform excellently well in the college. Financial aid is also available for the poor and needy students who have proper documents.

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Answered Questions

Bethune College: 11 answered questions

How much percentage do I need to acquire to get an admission in Lady Brabourne College or Bethune College in Kolkata for History honours?

Adrita Bose

28 Dec 21

It will depend on the cut-off marks as set up by the college. It differs from year to year. If you score above 85 your chances of getting selected in the first round will be easier.

Later it will gradually drop down to 75-80. This will also vary among students of reserved and unreserved categories. Students belonging to reserved categories might require a lower score like 70-75, which can drop down to 60-65, depending on the course and the college’s set cut off.

Which one is a better college for psychology, a B.Sc in Loreto or Bethune?

Aditi Ghose

30 Nov 21

Loreto is a better option for doing a B.Sc degree in Psychology. Loreto offers great academics. The faculties are well-qualified and helpful. They will help you with your doubts even after class. However, you should know that Loreto is quite strict regarding its rules and regulations. If you don’t have any issues with their rules, you can easily fit in.

Which college is better for UG psychology, Loreto or Bethune?

Ditsa Bose

30 Nov 21

Among Loreto and Bethune, the former is a better option for pursuing a UG Psychology degree. The Psychology department has a great faculty base. Also, since Calcutta University has introduced the CBCS system, it is not that difficult to score decent marks. The brand name of Loreto also helps your CV stands out.

Which is better, Bethune College or Vidyasagar College?

Riyanka Dasgupta

30 Oct 21

I know people from both Bethune College and Vidyasagar College. According to what I heard from them, I will say the former is better.

Bethune is an all-girls college and it is quite strict. If you want good academics with regular classes then Bethune is the right choice.
Vidyasagar has union problems too. At Bethune, you won’t have to face such problems as party politics doesn’t exist here.
The faculties and the ambiance of Bethune are great.
The facilities offered at the college are good. Both the central and departmental libraries have a good collection of books.
There are many extracurricular activities for you to participate in.

These reasons make Bethune a better option for pursuing your course.

How is the B.Sc. psychology department of Bethune College? Can I get admission if my rank is 40 and there are 13 seats?

Reeti Chakraborty,

18 Nov 21

Yes, you can get admission in B.Sc Psychology at Bethune College as a number of students leave their seats for better colleges. You can then try to get a seat during the second, third or fourth cut-off list.

Bethune College has highly qualified faculty members but the classes are not conducted regularly. Sometimes they even fail to complete the syllabus. But if we ignore these flaws, they are quite brilliant as educators.

If you're joining this college, make sure you can study by yourself because you will not get constant attention from teachers. Bethune College will provide you with a better experience. In Bethune, you will develop both academically and holistically. Overall it is a great institution to be a part of.

Can you share some interesting memories of Bethune College?

Priti Dixit,

18 Nov 21

Those who think that an all-girls college is not much fun are absolutely wrong. One of my friends from Bethune College said that from attending classes to celebrating festivals, it was always a great experience.

Bethune College teachers are friendly and cordial. The seniors as well as the juniors are enthusiastic and energetic. The college staff was equally cooperative.

The most memorable thing at Bethune College was the inter-college competitions, for which they also received an award.

Bethune was also ranked as the best college by the Education Minister. Every college under Calcutta University should get inspiration from Bethune College.

How difficult is it to get Economics (Hons.) in Bethune College?

Sulagna Saha,

18 Nov 21

If you are willing to apply for Economics (Hons.) at Bethune College, then you require at least a minimum of 88% marks. The index marks of Economics are calculated in a different way, so it is suggested to check the official college website for it.

If you are good at Mathematics, it is quite easy to get into colleges like Scottish Church College or Bethune College. If you have a mark of above 85% in Mathematics and English, it will be easier for you to get into a good college for B.Sc Economics Honours.

How can I change my subject combinations in Bethune College after my admission?

Bidipta Ghosal,

18 Nov 21

To change your subject after taking admission to Bethune College, you need to know the following:

If you want to change your subject combination for the generic elective subjects, then you have to write an application mentioning the subject you selected first and the one you want to change it with now.
Apart from this, you will also be required to mention the reason for the shift.
Forward the application first to HOD of the subject you took admission in and then to the HOD of the subject you are shifting into.

You will be then informed about the further procedure (if any). Make sure to report to the head of your department within the first week, after the commencement of class, that you want to change your subject combination.

Between Loreto College Kolkata and Bethune College which one should I choose for pursuing a Bachelor's in Economics Hons.?

Sampriti Sen,

18 Nov 21

Loreto College Kolkata and Bethune College are under Calcutta University. Their overall course structure will be similar.

As one of my friends graduated from Bethune, I can say that their Economics department is much better than Loreto College.

The faculty is really great. They are highly experienced and extremely cooperative. They make sure that the students learn each and every topic from scratch. Even if you did not have an economics background before college, the professors teach you in a way that makes you familiar with the basics of the subject, hence gradually you get the full concept of it.

Due to this, it is suggested that you go for Bethune College rather than Loreto College to pursue an Economics Honours.

I am going to start my B.Sc. Economics Honours from Bethune College of Calcutta University. Can you give me some advice?

Isha Khurana,

18 Nov 21

Bethune College is one of the renowned colleges in West Bengal. As you have opted for B.Sc Economics One of my friends also studied at Bethune College, so I might be able to provide some tips about this:

Buy a last 5-year question or CBCS system previous year’s question as soon as possible.
Calcutta University tends to give the same question in an odd-even-year system. Solve those papers and prepare accordingly as 60% of the questions will be similar.
Make sure you utilize the profit of the online exam system. You can score 15-20% extra than offline exams.
After the regular college classes if you need extra guidance to go for a coaching centre suggested by your seniors.
Keep in touch with your seniors frequently, as they can guide you through a lot of things.

Lastly, as Bethune is a very strict college, try to enjoy your college life, maintain a good relationship with your teachers and work hard and study well to make a successful career.