Loreto College was founded in 1912 in Calcutta. It is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It was the first college in West Bengal which was assessed by NAAC. it is also recognised by UGC in 2011.
The B.Ed department, founded in 1913, is recognized by the NCTE and was awarded the B++ grade by NAAC in 2003.
The courses offered by Loreto College include B.A. (Honours & general ) in education, english, history, political science, psychology & geography; B.Sc ( honours & General) in geography & Economics: B.A. (General) in Bengali, Hindi, Economics, Journalism, Film Studies, Sociology, Human rights & Mathematics.
Their placement cell has organised interviews and conducted development programmes, talks and workshops to improve students' skills and be aware of the new trends and requirements in the job market.
Highlights
- Loreto College was founded in 1012 in Calcutta.
- It is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It was the first college in West Bengal to be assessed by NAAC.
- Loreto College has been ranked no. 75 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD).
- Loreto College was awarded the highest rating of five starts in 2000.
- It offers undergraduate programs in B.A. and B.Sc level in education, english, history, political science, psychology, geography and journalism etc.
- The University Grants Commission awarded the college with a new certified career oriented course in Human Rights & Empowerment with effect.
Courses & fees
The courses offered by Loreto College include B.A. (Honours & general ) in education, english, history, political science, psychology & geography; B.Sc ( honours & General) in geography & Economics: B.A. (General) in Bengali, Hindi, Economics, Journalism, Film Studies, Sociology, Human rights & Mathematics.
A candidate wishing to apply for B.A. Honours must choose her Honours must choose her honours subject from any one of the above and two elective subjects from Group I to VII given below.
Group I- Education/ Film Studies/ Human Rights
Group II- History/ Mathematics
Group III- Economics
Group IV- Political Science
Group V- Psychology/ Journalism & Mass Communication
Group VI- English
| Course | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| B.A. Honours | English |
| Education | |
| History | |
| Political Science | |
| Psychology | |
| B.Sc Honours | Geography |
| Psychology | |
| Economics | |
| B.A. General | History |
| Political Science | |
| Education | |
| English | |
| Hindi | |
| Bengali | |
| Geography | |
| Economics | |
| B.Sc General | Geography |
| Economics | |
| Political Science | |
| B.Ed | Education |
| Course | Fees |
|---|---|
| B.A./ B.Sc (Honours & General) | Tuition fees (per semester = 900/-
Semester fees= 14,000/- Self financing course= 4800/- |
| M.A. | Semester fee= 14,000/-
Total fee payable= 14,000/- |
| B.Ed | Tuition fee= 1500/-
Semester fees= 10,000/- total = 11,500/- |
Intake Capacity and Reservation
| Subject | General | Christian | SC | ST | OBC-A | OBC-B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Education | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| English | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| Geography | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| History | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| Political Science | 27 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| Psychology | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| (MDC) | 41 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 75 |
Admission
Admission to semester-wise four year B.A./ B.Sc degree courses, under the University of Calcutta will be guided by admission regulations.
Admission will be conducted strictly on the basis of merit. The subject wise merit lists will be prepared based on INDEX FACTOR for all categories of students across all disciplines.
Seeking students can apply for the admission in their undergraduate and postgraduate courses. A student who have passed the class 12th examination from the All India Board/ Council in four recognized subjects including English in Eligible to seek admission to the 1st yeat of the BA./B.Sc course of studies.
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website
candidates should have to visit the official website of the college.
Go through the application form and click on apply now.
Step 2: Fill the application form
Fill out the application form, attach the required document and submit it.
After form submission candidates' applications and documents are verified by the designed E-Scrutiny centre through e-scrutiny mode.
Step 3: pay the application fee
After filling the application form with required documents candidates should have to pay an application fee.
Required documents
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature of applicant
- Age proof document ( aadhar card of madhyamik/ equivalent examination)
- Class X mark sheet
- Class XII mark sheet
- Caste certificate
- Baptism certificate and reference letter from Parish Priest
- Person with Disabilities (PwD) certificate
- EWS certificate
- BPL Certificate
Eligibility
- A student who has passed the class XII examination from the All India Boards/ Council in four recognized subjects including English is eligible to seek admission to the 1st year of the B.A./ B.Sc courses of studies.
- A student taking up a major course in a subject must have obtained:
- A minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 45% marks in the subject or related subject in their previous qualifying examination.
- 55% marks in the subject or related subject at the previous qualifying examination.
- 50% marks in the aggregate when the student has not studied the subject in their previous qualifying exam.
Ranking
- Loreto College has been ranked No. 75 by National Institutional Ranking Framework ( NIRF) by the Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Placement
The placement cell organised interviews and conduct skills development programs, talks and workshops to make the students aware of the new trends and requirements in the job market.
The student development programs conducted by the placement cell include workshops in association with ICFAI on soft skills and employability, facilitating talks by representatives from teach for India for helping students to be part of their programs, organising sessions by institutes like Erudite, Endeavour and catalyst learning services
Counselling
Personal counselling is an integral part of the college curriculum. Two designated counsellors are available for the students and faculty, and conduct regular sessions with them.
Career counselling is also provided by the college. The students are exposed to various career options. Through lectures and short term courses students are groomed for interviews and group discussions.
Top recruiters
- Cognizant
- Indigo
- ITC
- Teach
- Jet Airways
- Citi Bank
- Syndicate Bank
- Wipro
- Biswajit Sarkar IP Attoreys
- ICIC BANK
- Schoogle
- HSBC
- MK Solution
Placement statistics
UG placement
| Academic Year | No. of student graduate | No. of students placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 265 | 37 | 2,12,040 |
| 2020-21 | 293 | 65 | 2,23,550 |
| 2021-2022 | 253 | 19 | 3,00,000 |
PG placement
| Academic Year | No. of student graduate | No. of students placed | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21 | 5 | 5,60,000 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 4 | 2,50,000 |
| 2021-2022 | 23 | 5 | 2,00,000 |
Hostel
Loreto College offers hostel facilities for the outstation candidates. The institution provided girls with round the clock security and emergency care service. 24/7 medical care assistance for the students who are indeed.
The institution has a vehicle exclusively for the hostel students to take them to the hospital if they fall sick. The hostel provides extreme comfort and creates the feeling of togetherness among the hostellers.
Conclusion
Loreto College was founded in 1912 in Calcutta. It is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It was the first college in West Bengal which was assessed by NAAC. it is also recognised by UGC in 2011. The courses offered by Loreto College include B.A. (Honours & general ) in education, english, history, political science, psychology & geography; B.Sc ( honours & General) in geography & Economics: B.A. (General) in Bengali, Hindi, Economics, Journalism, Film Studies, Sociology, Human rights & Mathematics.
