Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya (NBGM) is a co-educational institution located at 27E, Bose Pukur Road, Kolkata, affiliated to the University of Calcutta and recognized by the UGC. Established in 1985 (renamed in 2005), NBGM holds a NAAC B+ grade (2016) and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Arts and Commerce. The college has a student strength of approximately 1,349 and a faculty team of 26. Key programs include BA (Honours), B.Com (Honours), MA (Bengali), and M.Com, with admissions primarily merit-based and application windows typically open from April–August.
Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya - [NBGM] Admission Deadlines
NBGM generally begins its admission cycle for UG and PG programs in April each year, with the main application period extending until late August. For the 2025 cycle, the merit list for UG admissions was released on August 23, 2025, and the last date for admission was August 25, 2025. Physical verification for admitted candidates was scheduled from August 23–27, 2025. Application deadlines may vary slightly for PG courses, but most follow a similar timeline.
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Program |
Application Start |
Application End |
Merit List Release |
Admission Last Date |
Verification Dates |
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UG (BA/B.Com) |
April 2025 |
August 2025 |
23 August 2025 |
25 August 2025 |
23–27 August 2025 |
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PG (MA/M.Com) |
May 2025 |
August 2025 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya - [NBGM] UG Admission
NBGM offers undergraduate programs in BA, BA (Honours), B.Com, and B.Com (Honours) across Arts, Commerce, and Education streams. The total UG intake is typically ~1,000 seats per cycle. Admission is strictly merit-based, with selection determined by 10+2 marks (minimum 50% aggregate for Honours; pass for General courses). Application fees are usually in the range of INR 200–300. The annual tuition fee for UG programs is approximately INR 4,000–5,500. No entrance exam is required; however, interviews may be conducted for select Honours subjects.
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Course |
Specializations |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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BA (Honours) |
Bengali, English, Hindi |
30–60 per subject |
10+2 with 50% in subject |
Merit (10+2 marks) |
4,000–5,500 |
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BA (General) |
Arts (various) |
~200 |
10+2 pass |
Direct/Merit |
4,000–5,500 |
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B.Com (Honours) |
Accountancy |
60 |
10+2 with 50% in Commerce |
Merit |
5,000–5,500 |
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B.Com (General) |
Commerce |
~100 |
10+2 pass |
Direct/Merit |
5,000–5,500 |
Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya - [NBGM] PG Admission
NBGM offers postgraduate programs in MA (Bengali) and M.Com, with a combined PG intake of ~60–80 seats annually. Admission is merit-based, requiring a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. The application window generally runs from May–August, and the annual PG fee is approximately INR 6,000–7,500. No entrance exam is mandated; selection is based on graduation marks, and shortlisted applicants may be called for interviews.
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Course |
Specializations |
Seats (Approx.) |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Annual Fee (INR) |
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MA |
Bengali |
30–40 |
BA (Bengali) with 50% |
Merit (Graduation marks) |
6,000–7,500 |
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M.Com |
Commerce |
30–40 |
B.Com/BBA with 50% |
Merit (Graduation marks) |
6,000–7,500 |
Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya - [NBGM] Application Process
NBGM’s application process is conducted entirely online via the official college website, typically from April–August each year. Applicants must register, fill out the form, upload scanned documents, and pay an application fee of INR 200–300. Merit lists are published online, and selected candidates are invited for document verification and fee payment. Reservation policies as per government norms are applicable, and limited merit-based scholarships are available for top performers.
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Online registration and form submission
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Upload scanned marksheets, photo, signature
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Pay application fee (INR 200–300) online
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Wait for merit list publication
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Attend physical verification with originals
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Step |
Details |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fee |
INR 200–300 |
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Documents Required |
10+2/Graduation marksheets, photo, signature, ID proof |
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Selection |
Merit list (no entrance exam) |
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Verification |
Physical verification at campus |
