Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, located in Matigara, Siliguri, is a state-owned institution established in 2010. Affiliated with the University of North Bengal, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs primarily in Science and Arts. The college is recognized by the Government of West Bengal and has an annual student strength of approximately 1,000–1,200. Key programs include B.Sc. (Hons) and BA (Hons) across disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Bengali, English, and more.
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College Admission Deadlines
Admissions for the 2025–26 academic cycle typically open in mid-June and close by late July. The last application window ran from 18 June – 25 July 2025 for both UG and PG programs. Merit lists are published by late July, with classes commencing in August. Application deadlines may vary slightly by program, but most follow this schedule. There is no entrance exam for UG admissions; selection is strictly merit-based.
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Program |
Application Window |
Merit List Release |
Session Start |
|
UG (BA/B.Sc. Hons) |
18 June – 25 July 2025 |
28 July 2025 |
August 2025 |
|
PG (MA/M.Sc.) |
18 June – 25 July 2025 |
30 July 2025 |
August 2025 |
|
PhD |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College UG Admission
The college offers 12+ UG programs in Science and Arts, with a total intake of approximately 350–400 seats annually. Popular courses include B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, and BA (Hons) in Bengali, English, Economics, Political Science, Sociology. Eligibility requires passing 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50–55% marks (subject to course). The annual fee ranges from INR 2,772–3,222 for the first year, with the total program fee around INR 7,300–9,400. Admissions are strictly merit-based; no entrance exam is required.
|
Course |
Seats |
Eligibility |
First Year Fee (INR) |
Selection Criteria |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Physics |
~40 |
10+2, 55% (Science) |
3,222 |
Merit (10+2 marks) |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry |
~40 |
10+2, 55% (Science) |
3,222 |
Merit |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics |
~40 |
10+2, 55% (Science/Maths) |
3,222 |
Merit |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science |
~40 |
10+2, 55% (Science/Maths) |
3,222 |
Merit |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Botany/Zoology |
~40 each |
10+2, 55% (Science) |
3,222 |
Merit |
|
BA (Hons) Bengali/English |
~40 each |
10+2, 55% (Arts/Any) |
2,772 |
Merit |
|
BA (Hons) Economics/Pol. Sci./Sociology |
~40 each |
10+2, 55% (Any) |
2,772 |
Merit |
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College PG Admission
PG admissions are available in select Science and Arts disciplines, with a total intake of approximately 60–80 seats per year. Programs include M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and MA in Bengali, English, Political Science. Eligibility requires a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 50–55% marks. The annual fee for PG programs typically ranges from INR 4,000–6,000. Admission is merit-based, considering graduation marks; no entrance exam is conducted at the college level.
Course | Seats | Eligibility | First Year Fee (INR) | Selection Criteria |
M.Sc. Physics | ~20 | B.Sc. (Physics), 55% | 6,000 | Merit (Graduation marks) |
M.Sc. Chemistry | ~20 | B.Sc. (Chemistry), 55% | 6,000 | Merit |
M.Sc. Mathematics | ~20 | B.Sc. (Maths), 55% | 6,000 | Merit |
MA Bengali/English/Political Science | ~20 each | BA (relevant), 50–55% | 4,000 | Merit |
Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College Application Process
Applications for all programs are submitted online via the college portal, typically from mid-June to late July. The application fee is approximately INR 200–300 per program. Applicants must upload scanned copies of mark sheets, certificates, and photographs. Shortlisted candidates are notified through the college website and must complete document verification in person before admission confirmation. Scholarships and fee waivers are available for SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections, as per government norms.
Online application via official portal (June–July)
Application fee: INR 200–300
Upload required documents: mark sheets, certificates, photo
Merit list publication (late July)
Document verification and fee payment (August)
Step | Details |
Registration | Online form submission via college portal |
Application Fee | INR 200–300 (per program) |
Documents Required | 10th & 12th mark sheets, certificates, photo, caste certificate (if applicable) |
Selection | Merit-based (marks in qualifying exam) |
Admission Confirmation | Document verification, fee payment |
