How good or bad is Shri Shikshayatan college Kolkata? Will its lack of so called brand name later affect my chances to become an IAS?

Shri Shikshayatan college in Kolkata is one of the most reputed private all girls colleges. It definitely has a brand name of its own and its quite popular in Kolkata. Here are some facts about the college: It has a very well maintained infrastructure with a proper gym, basketball court, swimming pool and other facilities. They have a placement record of 90%, which is really good. Many reputed companies like Tech Mahindra, TCS, etc. come for placements. These IT firms offer students a salary package of 5-6 LPA depending on their academic record. Your college does not matter in UPSC, only your marks in graduation matter. But Shri Shikshayatan has a popularity and familiarity among people, so it will not be a problem.

What is the timing of Shri Shikshayatan College Kolkata?

The timing depends on each department. Each department usually has different shifts. Most of the days the classes start from 9:00 AM or 9:45 AM and go on till 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. Some classes can also start from 8:15 AM but this goes for the final year students only. A BA or B.Sc. students have class timings from 10 AM to 4 PM. B.Com students have both morning and evening classes. BBA only has morning shifts.

Which college is better for an Honors degree in English Loreto College Kolkata or Shri Shikshayatan College?

Among Loreto College or Shri Shikshayatan College in Kolkata, the former is said to be better. The cutoffs here are high and they have very limited seats. General category students only have 25 official seats. Their English department is said to be the best in Kolkata. They have an excellent faculty comprising talented members with years of educational experience. Shri Shikshayatan is a bit liberal and gives students enough freedom to explore, on the other hand Loreto is completely opposite. It is very strict and disciplined. They keep their students in check most of the time.

Which college is better for an Honors degree in English Loreto College Kolkata or Shri Shikshayatan College?

Both Loreto College and Shri Shikshayatan College are the most reputed all-girls colleges in Kolkata. Choosing any one of them will prove to be a good step up for your career. Loreto College is popular for its English Honours course. It is more strict compared to any other college. Students here have to maintain a 80% attendance, failing which you will not be able to sit for the examination. Also for subjects with practicals, students have to maintain a 100% attendance in labs. The faculty of the English department is highly experienced with some professors having 15-20 years of educational experience. Shri Shikshayatan College is a bit more liberal than Loreto. It is not so strict about certain rules and students have the freedom to explore. The attendance, dress code, academics, etc. are much more lenient than Loreto. But according to the education provided both are equally good. Choose the one that meets all your requirements, as only that can give you a fulfilling college life.

Which is a better college for a B.Com Bhawanipur Education Society College Kolkata or Shri Shikshayatan College Kolkata?

Both Bhawanipur Education Society and Shri Shikshayatan are reputed colleges in Kolkata. They admit their students on a merit basis. Their cut off is usually high but if you have average scores you will get a chance in their 2nd or 3rd lists. Shri Shikshayatan is an all girls college and requires a better academic record. Both colleges are more or less the same. They differ in infrastructure, faculty and overall fees. Shri Shikshayatan has better infrastructure than Bhawanipur with better well maintained buildings, auditorium, gym and swimming pool. Bhawanipur encourages students to join their college clubs and committees, they believe in the holistic development of the students along with academics. The college hosts, organizes and takes part in several inter-college festivals, cultural activities, competitions, etc. which take place all year long. If you prefer being around such activities then Bhawanipur is the right place for you. The choice entirely depends on the individual and where his or her interests lie. Both are reputed institutions, so you will enjoy the perks these brands offer, you just have to choose what interests you more. A culturally active college or a college mostly inclined towards academics.

Which is a better college for economics honors in Kolkata Shikshayatan or Loreto?

Among the colleges mentioned, Loreto is definitely the better choice. It has been consistent with its academic excellence and discipline. The Economics department of the college is one of the best with excellent faculty. Also, Loreto has witnessed university toppers from this department before. If you are getting Loreto, you should go for it.

How much freedom is there at Shri Shikshayatan College?

This answer to the question is very relative. If you are asking whether you can bunk classes or not, the answer is yes. However, you should be careful, as your attendance can get hurt. The institute also doesn’t have a particular dress code. So, the faculties won’t restrict you from dressing up.

Is Shri Shikshayatan College under Calcutta University a good college for studying English Honours?

Yes, Shri Shikshayatan College is a good college under Calcutta University. Classes are held regularly there. The faculties are quite helpful. You can approach them regarding any doubts. The infrastructure is decent. The college library has a good stock of books. There are various societies like literary society, debate society, etc. You can be a part of these societies. The college is strict regarding rules and regulations. There is a mandatory 70% attendance rule. Overall, it is a decent college for pursuing an English Hons.

Which is better, J. D. Birla or Shri Shikshayatan College in Kolkata?

I have friends from both J.D Birla and Shri Shikshayatan College. According to their experience, I will that you should choose one of these institutes based on the course you want to pursue. Shri Shikshayatan College is a good option if you want to pursue any Commerce degree. The faculty base for Commerce is quite good. On the other hand, J.D. Birla is well-known for its home-science honours course.

Which college is better for a B.Com Honours, Goenka College of Commerce or Shri Shikshayatan College?

Among these two institutes, Goenka College of Commerce is the best option for pursuing a B.com Honours course. As Shri Shikshatan College is a private institute, the infrastructure of the institute is good. Bot Goenka College of Commerce offers better academics. After St. Xavier College of Kolkata, Goenka is the most popular.

Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata: Admission 2023, Courses, Fees, Placement

Q: Is Shri Shiksahayatan College a co-education college?

Absolutely not. The college is a Public Womens College meant only for girls.

Shri Shikshayatan College is a Kolkata-based college that offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in different specializations to its students. Admission to UG programmes is done on the basis of a merit list. The merit list is prepared by the college on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying examination. Admission to post-graduate and doctoral programmes is done on the basis of the entrance examination followed by the interview.

Approved by UGC, the college is spread into the lush green campus accomodating more than 4200 students with 206 faculty members. The student-faculty in Shri Shikshayatan College is around 20:1 which is better than what is mandated by the Right to Education Act. The college is equipped with modern and state-of-the-art facilities like a Yoga room, Library, Seminar Room, Cafetaria, Common Room, and Gym.

Table of Content

Shri Shikshayatan College Highlights

Shri Shikshayatan College Merit List

Shri Shikshayatan College Courses

Shri Shikshayatan College Admission

Shri Shikshayatan College Placement

Shri Shikshayatan College Facilities

Shri Shikshayatan College FAQs

Shri Shikshayatan College Highlights

Established in	1955
Type of Institute	Public
Approval	NCTE
Affiliation	University of Calcutta
Courses Offered	UG & PG
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online
Official website	http://shrishikshayatancollege.org/

Shri Shikshayatan College Merit list 2023 (Released)

Course	First Merit list
Bengali (Hons.)	Check here
Education (Hons.)	Check here
English (Hons.)	Check here
Hindi (Hons.)	Check here
History (Hons.)	Check here
Journalism & Mass Comm. (Hons.)	Check here
Political Science (Hons.)	Check here
Sociology (Hons.)	Check here
B.B.A.(Hons.)	Check here
B.Com (Hons.) – Morning	Check here
B.Com (H Accounting & Finance) -Evening	Check here
B.Com (H Marketing) – Evening	Check here
Botany (Hons.)	Check here
Chemistry (Hons.)	Check here
Economics (Hons.)	Check here
B.Sc. Geography (Hons.)	Check here
Mathematics(Hons.)	Check here

Shri Shikshayatan College Courses

The college offers B.A across seven disciplines, B.Sc(H) across five disciplines, B.Com(H) across twelve disciplines along with B.Ed in a couple of subjects. Admissions to M.Sc/ M.Com courses are based on the percentage in graduation along with performance in a personal interview. Here are the details of the courses in brief:

Course	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria
BA(H)	Bengali	55% aggregate marks in 10+2 with 45% in Bengali Or 55% in Bengali if the aggregate is below 50% and must have passed in English
	Education	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks as well as Education/ equivalent subjects and must have passed in English
	English	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks as well as in English
	Hindi	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks and 45% in Hindi. Or 55% in Hindi if the aggregate is below 50% and must have passed in English
	History	10+2 with aggregate 50% marks and 45% in History and must have passed in English
	Political Science	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks as well as in Political Science and must have passed in English
	Sociology	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks and 55% in English
	Journalism & Mass Communication	10+2 with 50% in aggregate and English separately
B.Sc.(H)	Botany	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks as well as in Botany/ Biology/ Biotechnology and 50% in Chemistry and must have passed in English
	Economics	10+2 with aggregate 60% marks as well as in Mathematics and must have passed in English
	Geography	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks as well as in Geography with 50% in English.
	Mathematics	10+2 with 65% aggregate marks and 70% in Mathematics and must have passed in English
	Chemistry	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks and 65% in Chemistry and must have passed in English
B.Sc.(General)	Botany	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks and 45% in the respective subjects and must have passed in English
	Chemistry
	Zoology
	Physics
	Mathematics	10+2 with 55% marks in Mathematics and aggregate as well and must have passed in English
	Statistics	10+2 with 85% marks in Mathematics and must have passed in English
	Computer Science	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks and 60% in the related subjects and must have passed in English
BA(General)	Economics	10+2 with 50% aggregate marks as well as in the relevant subjects.
	English
	Geography
	Sociology
B.Com(H)	From Commerce Stream	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks as well as in Accountancy and must have passed in English
	From Science Stream	10+2 with 60% aggregate marks as well as in Mathematics and must have passed in English
	From Eco/ Stat/ Mathematics Stream
BBA(H)	-	Minimum 60% marks in aggregate with Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics in 10+2 and must have passed in English & Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics
B.Ed.	English	MA/M.Sc. or BA (Hons)/ B.Sc. (Hons) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks
	Bengali
	Hindi
	History
	Geography
	Economics
	Mathematics
MA	English	B.A (Hons.) with 50% marks in aggregate.
M.Com	Marketing	B.Com (Hons.) with 50% marks in aggregate.
M.Com	Accounting and Finance	B.Com (Hons.) with 50% marks in aggregate.

Shri Shikshayatan College Admission

Admission to the undergraduate as well as post-graduate program is purely based on merit. For admission into postgraduate courses in addition to scores obtained in graduation, 20% weightage is given to candidates based on personal interviews.

Students desirous of getting admission for B.Ed. courses in any of the disciplines mentioned above must clear the communication skill test apart

Application Procedure

Visit the official website of the college (http://shrishikshayatancollege.org/)
Click on ‘Click to Apply/ Dashboard’
A student would be redirected to the following URL (https://23.239.17.27/Admission/)
Create a login ID and password with a valid mobile number and e-mail ID
After successful creation of user credential, login in the website, choose ‘Apply for New Course’ on the left side of the menu bar and fill the application form
Pay the Application Fee by making a payment of Rs1000 either through debit card/credit card or net banking
After successful payment, upload documents and photographs
Finally, review your application and submit the application

Shri Shikshayatan College Placement

SSC takes the utmost care in training its students for making them job-ready. There is a separate training and placement cell in collaboration with OMNIFIN having a qualified placement officer who collaborates with various companies for industrial training as well as for placements both for on-campus and off-campus. Different training activities are arranged for students to improve their soft skills coupled with interview preparation for various jobs especially Govt. examinations.

The placement team helps the students in every possible way to get internships and placements. Campus placements usually take place for 3rd-year students. Around 60-70 % of students get placed during campus interviews. Workshops are arranged to help students get acquainted with the latest trends in the industry.

Several companies under different sectors recruit students with handsome salary packages. Some prominent recruiters are:

Wipro
PWC
Tech Mahindra
Deloitte
Indigo

Students from Commerce stream usually get placed in BPO with a starting salary of Rs 15,000 during training but the institute gives priority to students who scored well both in their 10+2 and graduation.

Shri Shikshayatan College Facilities

Library: The library consists of a food collection of books, journals, periodicals, and magazines. The library has modern facilities and resources in forms like CDs, DVDs, E-journals, etc. apart from the usual collection of books. The library is digitized and has a collection of research papers as well.
Hostels: The college has a hostel facility for out stationed students as well as faculties. Hostels have round the clock security guards and are 24x7 CCTV surveillance. Besides hostel provide hygienic food to its residents along with the facility of RO purified water and inverter facility during power failures.
Laboratories: Institute’s laboratories are well equipped with modern instruments and devices to help students learn the practical. Laboratories are maintained and monitored by laboratory assistants.
Computer Centre: The computer centre is managed and maintained by a Senior Technical Assistant and Computer Network Assistant. Along with providing hardware and software-related services, these personnel ensure allotment of WI-FI passwords to individual students and faculty members.
Air Conditioned classes: The College is centrally air-conditioned with projectors available in individual classes and WI-FI connectivity. Faculties conduct classes on projectors with the facility of blackboards to aid the process of lectures and doubt clearance of students.
Sports Facility: The College provides several sports facilities to its students to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional capability. The sports facility consists of both indoor and outdoor activities. The institute has badminton courts as well as basketball courts. Apart from usual sport activity students of this college take part in inter-college badminton tournaments, basketball tournaments, and a host of other sports events.
Canteen/ Cafeteria: The College canteen has a variety of food options cooked in a hygienic environment. Besides the food served by the canteen is tasty and available at a reasonable price
Auditorium: There is an air-conditioned auditorium equipped with modern facilities where several cultural activities and student & faculty felicitation activities take place

Shri Shikshayatan College FAQs

Ques. Is Shri Shiksahayatan College a co-education college?

Ans. Absolutely not. The college is a Public Women’s College meant only for girls.

Ques. Does Shri Shiksahayatan College provide a hostel?

Ans. Yes, this college has a hostel facility for outstation students.

Ques. During the global corona pandemic, do an individual need to visit Shri Shiksahayatan College for admission procedure?

Ans. The admission process of this college is online and candidates can apply for admission through the institute’s official website (http://shrishikshayatancollege.org/). Candidates are not required to visit the college campus for admission.

Ques. How are the faculties of Shri Shiksahayatan College?

Ans. The faculties are well-experienced, highly-qualified, and help the students in every possible way they can. Most of the faculties have graduated from renowned institutes like IITs, NITs, etc. Faculties of this institute are not only educated individuals, they are supportive and helpful. To cope with the prevailing digital wave worldwide the institute offers smart calls, or digital display boards to make classes interesting and interactive. Thanks to its team of highly qualified and dedicated faculties who have been providing tireless service for years.

Ques. Does Shri Shiksahayatan College provide placement assistance?

Ans. Shri Shikshayatan has a separate placement cell which takes care of all placement related issues and training. Reputed companies like PWC, Wipro, Indigo, etc often visit the campus and conduct placements for 3rd-year students. These companies offer placements at lucrative packages.

Ques. How to contact Shri Shiksahayatan College in case of any queries?

Ans. For admission related queries, candidates can drop an email to admission@shrishikshayatancollege.org.

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