Jogamaya Devi College, one of the oldest women’s colleges in Eastern India, was founded in 1932 by Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukgerjee to fight the scarcity of education centers for women in Kolkata. It has received the prestigious status of “Centre of Excellence in Women’s Education”. The college is affiliated with the University of Calcutta and it is also accredited grade ‘B’ college by the NAAC. It offers UG courses with both general and honors subjects, it also offers PG courses in Bengali and Botany. The college is also approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and it also receives fundings from the Government of India through the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).
Established | Institute Type | 1932 | Public |
Approved by | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Courses Offered | 3 UG courses (both General & Hons) and 2 PG courses. |
Popular Courses | B.A., B.Sc, B.Com |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
Facilities Available | Library, Medical Facility, Sports |
Official Website | https://jogamayadevicollege.ac.in/ |
Event | Dates |
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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 |
The institute offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs under various specializations. All the degrees are awarded by the University of Calcutta. More information about the courses is discussed in the table below.
Courses |
Details |
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B.A. (Hon & Gen) |
Subjects: Bengali, English, Communicative English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology. Duration: 3 years. Eligibility: Intermediate Graduate from a recognized board with English as a subject. |
B.Sc (Hon & Gen) |
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Computer Science, Economics, Geology, Geography, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology. Duration: 3 years. Eligibility: Intermediate Graduate from a recognized board with Science background and English as a subject. |
B.Com (Hon & Gen) |
Subjects: Accounting & Finance. Duration: 3 years. Eligibility: Intermediate Graduate from a recognized board with relevant subjects and English as a subject. |
M.A. |
Subjects: Bengali Duration: 2 years. Eligibility: Graduate in B.A. degree with relevant subjects from a recognized university. |
M.Sc |
Subjects: Botany Duration: 2 years. Eligibility: Graduate in B.Sc degree in relevant subjects from a recognized university |
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The whole admission process for all the courses offered is merit-based. Any candidate who fulfills the minimum eligibility criteria can take part in the admission process. Admission to all the courses is based on the marks scored by the applicant in the 10+2 level examination.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for admission to Jogamaya Devi College.
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The college has a Career Counseling Cell that works throughout the year to provide Career Oriented Courses, Career Counseling, and organizing on-campus placement drives. The Cell tries to organize On-Campus Placement Drive at least once, every year. Passed out students are also given a chance to take part in the placement drive.
Jogamaya Devi College offers various scholarship programs to eligible and meritorious candidates based on several socio-economic and academic criteria. Some of the scholarship schemes are discussed below.
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The college provides the students with many facilities that help them increase their academic knowledge and also maintain a healthy body and mind. Some of the facilities provided are mentioned below.
Ques. Does the college provide a Hostel facility?
Ans. No, it doesn’t provide hostel facilities to the students.
Ques. Does the college provide a transport facility to the students?
Ans. No, it doesn’t provide transport facilities to the students.
Ques. Can I pay the application fee online?
Ans. Yes, the application fee can be paid through Debit card, Credit card or Net banking.
Ques. When does the admission process generally start?
Ans. It typically starts after the declaration of 10+2 examination by the WBCHSE which happens in May/June.
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There's no entrance exam. Eligibility is 12th pass. Above 70% for honors and above 40% for general. Application forms are found on the college website and they share every detail there regarding the admission process. There are reservation benefits available as the college has seat for Reserved students and the eligibility criteria is a bit low.
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Associate Professor, Department of English
Associate Professor, Head of the Department, Department of Sanskrit
Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
Associate Professor, Department of Economics