Bidhannagar College, established in 1984 and accredited with a B+ NAAC grade, is a government institution located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The college offers a range of undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.A., M.Sc.) programs in Arts and Science, with a typical UG intake of ~700 seats and PG intake of ~80 seats annually. Admissions for UG courses are strictly merit-based, while PG admissions combine 60% merit and 40% entrance test performance. The annual tuition fee for UG programs ranges from INR 3,910–5,170, and the application window usually opens in May–June for UG and July for PG courses.
Bidhannagar College Admission Deadlines
Bidhannagar College follows a structured admission calendar, with UG applications typically opening in May and closing in June, followed by merit list releases in June–July. PG applications generally start in July, with entrance exams and counseling taking place in July–August. The entire process is conducted online via the official portal, and key dates may vary slightly each year based on university notifications.
Event | UG Dates (2025) | PG Dates (2025) |
Application Start | May 2025 (Tentative) | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Last Date | June 2025 (Tentative) | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Release | June–July 2025 (Tentative) | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
Counseling/Seat Allotment | July–August 2025 (Tentative) | August 2025 (Tentative) |
Bidhannagar College UG Admission
Bidhannagar College offers B.A. (Honours) and B.Sc. (Honours) programs across multiple disciplines, with a 3-year duration and an annual intake of approximately 700 seats. UG admissions are merit-based, relying on 10+2 marks from recognized boards, and there is no entrance exam. The application fee is typically around INR 300–400, and the total tuition fee for the full program is between INR 3,910–5,170. Reserved category relaxations apply as per government norms.
Program | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Intake (Approx.) | Total Fee (INR) |
B.A. (Honours) | 10+2 with 45% in subject or 55% overall | Merit-based (10+2 marks) | ~350 | 3,910–5,170 |
B.Sc. (Honours) | 10+2 with 45% in subject or 55% overall | Merit-based (10+2 marks) | ~350 | 4,200–5,170 |
Bidhannagar College PG Admission
The college offers M.A. and M.Sc. programs in select disciplines, each with a 2-year duration and an annual intake of about 80 seats in total. PG admissions are based on a combination of 60% merit (UG marks) and 40% entrance test conducted by the college. The application fee is typically in the range of INR 400–500. The total fee for PG courses is generally between INR 5,000–7,000 for the entire program.
Program | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Intake (Approx.) | Total Fee (INR) |
M.A. | UG degree in relevant subject (min 50% aggregate) | 60% Merit + 40% Entrance | ~40 | 5,000–7,000 |
M.Sc. | UG degree in relevant subject (min 50% aggregate) | 60% Merit + 40% Entrance | ~40 | 5,000–7,000 |
Bidhannagar College PhD Admission
Bidhannagar College does not independently offer PhD programs, but select departments may facilitate research under affiliating university guidelines. As of 2025, there is no direct PhD admission process at the college level; interested candidates should apply through the parent university (typically West Bengal State University or University of Calcutta). Application timelines and seat availability are determined by the respective university's PhD regulations.
Program | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Intake | Fee (INR) |
PhD (via University) | PG degree (55% min), NET/SET or university test | University Entrance + Interview | NA | NA |
Bidhannagar College Application Process
Bidhannagar College conducts its application process entirely online for both UG and PG programs. Applicants must register on the official portal, fill out the form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee (INR 300–500) digitally. For PG courses, eligible candidates must also appear for the college-conducted entrance exam. The process typically opens in May (UG) and July (PG) each year, with merit lists and counseling following soon after.
Register on the official Bidhannagar College admission portal.
Fill in personal, academic, and program details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of mark sheets, certificates, and photograph.
Pay the application fee online (INR 300–500).
For PG: Download admit card and appear for entrance test (if applicable).
Check merit list and participate in counseling/seat allotment.
Step | Details |
Registration | Online on official portal (May–June for UG, July for PG) |
Form Submission | Enter details, upload documents, pay fee |
Entrance Exam (PG only) | College-conducted, 40% weightage |
Merit List/Counseling | Based on marks (UG) or combined score (PG) |
Admission Confirmation | Document verification and fee payment |