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Basanti Devi College is the first government aided college in Kolkata which was founded by the Government of West Bengal in 1959. The institute offers profuse & (Hons. & General) courses at UG level and in English as well as in Political Science at PG level. The college also offers a Diploma course in Export-Import Management and certificate course in English Language Training. Basanti Devi College is reaccredited B+ by NAAC and affiliated to the University of Calcutta. The admissions at Basanti Devi College are sought through the merit of marks secured in the qualifying exam for all UG courses as well as in Political Science whereas candidates opting for in English need to go through English Entrance Exam conducted by the college itself.

Basanti Devi College Kolkata Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	Private \| 1959
Accredited to	NAAC “B+” Grade
Affiliated to	University of Calcutta
Courses offered	2 courses in profuse specializations at UG level 2 courses at PG level 1 Diploma course 1 Certificate course
Total Intake (UG)	1002 students
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based & Entrance Exam
Facilities	Computer Lab, Library, Auditorium, Gym
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.basantidevicollege.edu.in

Basanti Devi College Highlights

Established	1959
Type	Government College
Approved by	NAAC,UGC
Affiliated to	University of Calcutta
Facilities Available	CAFETERIA,LIBRARY,SPORTS,LABS,COMPUTER LAB,CLASSROOM,AUDITORIUM,GYM,WIFI CAMPUS,CANTEEN
Entrance Examinations	No

Ranking Body / Magazine	Year	Category	Rank
NIRF	2022	Overall	0

Tabulated below are the courses offered by the college under various specializations:

Courses	Specialization	Details
B.A.	General	Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or its equivalent Selection: Merit of marks secured in the qualifying exam Duration: 3 Years
	English
	History
B.Sc.	General
B.Sc.	Mathematics
M.A.	Political Science	Eligibility: Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university or its equivalent with minimum 40% marks in aggregate Selection: Merit of marks secured in the qualifying exam Duration: 2 Years
M.A.	English

Course	Details
BA	Duration: 3 years
B.SC	Duration: 3 years
M.A	Duration: 2 years
B.SC	Duration: 3 years
B.A	Duration: 3 years

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Established in the year 1959, Basanti Devi College is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. The college is affiliated to University of Calcutta, West Bengal.

Basanti Devi College Quick Update

July 30: Basanti Devi College Admission 2021: Application Window to Open from August 02-20.

Basanti Devi College has released the Merit List 2021 for MA Admission (Political Science & English). Check Here. The College has also released the UG Merit List for Phase 1 Admission 2021. Check Here

BDC, Kolkata offers several BA & B.Sc. (Honours & General) UG courses, MA in English and Political Science along with a Diploma course in Export Import Management and Certificate course in English Language Training.

The application process conducted by the college is online and offline.
For admission in UG (Hons.) courses in Science and Arts, the candidates must have passed 10+2 in relevant subjects with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the particular subject of specialization.
For BA & B.Sc. General degree courses, the candidates must have passed 10+2 in Arts and Science streams respectively.
Selection of the candidates in any of these UG courses is based on the merit of the qualifying examination and a subject to availability of seats.
MA in Political Science & English admission requires the candidates to possess a bachelor’s degree (Hons.) in any discipline with the relevant subjects & 40% marks in aggregate from any recognised University/ Institution.
The candidates in MA Political Science are selected based on merit. However, for MA English, the candidates are selected on the basis of English entrance test conducted by the college.
Admission in Diploma/ Certification courses in Export Import Management, English Language Training, Basic Skills in Psychological Counselling and Sanskrit require the candidates to have passed 10+2 in any stream.
The candidates are selected in these courses on the basis of merit and availability of seats.

Highlight Table:

Name of the College	Basanti Devi College (BDC)
College Type	Government
Basic Admission Criteria	Merit based – UG & PG Courses Entrance based – MA English
Application Mode	Online & offline
Name of the Entrance	English Entrance Test
Entrance Mode	Offline
Scholarship	Yes

Course	Entrance Exam

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The placement cell helps out students to join various companies that participate in the campus recruitment drive. The placement records of Basanti Devi College in recent years is tabulated below:

Academic year	Students placed	Average Package
2016-17	40	INR 1,50,000
2017-18	32	INR 1,80,000
2018-19	23	INR 2,40,000

Basanti Devi College Kolkata Scholarship

Students at Basanti Devi College can avail of different scholarships provided by the college. The different scholarship schemes provided by the college are:

Free Studentship offered to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, BPL, and PH.
Merit Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Minority Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Merit cum Means Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Sports Scholarships offered to students showing excellence in University level Sports Competition.

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Basanti Devi College Facilities

The college campus provides a lot of facilities for easing the life of fellow students as well as staff. Some of the facilities available at the college campus include:

Computer Lab: The college has its own computer lab to help students gain practical knowledge. Moreover, internet facilities are also available at the computer lab.
Library: The college library consists of numerous books of profuse literary genres. The students can make use of reference books available at the library and can also issue books from the library.
Auditorium: Major of the gatherings take place at the auditorium. Different competitions are also organized at the auditorium.
Gym: The college also provides gymnasium facilities to the students.

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Ques.

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Ques. How can I apply for B.Sc. (General) in this college?

Ans. The application forms are available on the official website. You can fill the application form there and must ensure that you fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for the same.

Ques. Are canteen facilities available at the college campus?

Ans. Yes, canteen facilities are also available at the college campus. Students, as well as staff, can make use of it during the college hours.

Ques. Is there a computer course at this college?

Ans. Yes, there is a computer-training course provided by WEBEL in the college and within the college timings. Enrolling in the course is optional for a student.

Ques. Is there any reservation for categories belonging to the lower caste?

Ans. Yes, there is a reservation of seats for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, BPL, and PH. Moreover, 3% seats are reserved for persons with special needs.

Ques. Is the college in a remote location?

Ans. The college is an urban area setting, well connected with transport facilities.

BASANTI DEVI COLLEGE - FEES & ELIGIBILITY

Course	Fees	Eligibility
BA	₹5.34 K (1st Year Fees)	10 + 2
B.SC	₹6.65 K (1st Year Fees)	10 + 2
M.A	₹20.60 K (1st Year Fees)	10 + 2 + 3
B.SC	Not Specified	10 + 2
B.A	Not Specified	10 + 2

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BACHELOR OF ARTS [BA]

3 YEARS GRADUATION DEGREE(BACHELORS) ON CAMPUS FULL TIME

₹5340.00 (1st Year Fees)

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC]

3 YEARS GRADUATION DEGREE(BACHELORS) ON CAMPUS FULL TIME

₹6650.00 (1st Year Fees)

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MASTER OF ARTS [M.A]

2 YEARS POST GRADUATION DEGREE(MASTERS) ON CAMPUS FULL TIME

₹20600.00 (1st Year Fees)

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BACHELOR IN SCIENCE {HONS.} [B.SC]

3 YEARS GRADUATION DEGREE(BACHELORS) ON CAMPUS FULL TIME

Not Specified

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BACHELOR OF ARTS {HONS.} [B.A]

3 YEARS GRADUATION DEGREE(BACHELORS) ON CAMPUS FULL TIME

Not Specified

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About Placement

The placement cell helps out students to join various companies that participate in the campus recruitment drive. The placement records of Basanti Devi College in recent years is tabulated below:

Academic year	Students placed	Average Package
2016-17	40	INR 1,50,000
2017-18	32	INR 1,80,000
2018-19	23	INR 2,40,000

Basanti Devi College Kolkata Scholarship

Students at Basanti Devi College can avail of different scholarships provided by the college. The different scholarship schemes provided by the college are:

Free Studentship offered to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, BPL, and PH.
Merit Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Minority Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Merit cum Means Scholarship offered by the State Government.
Sports Scholarships offered to students showing excellence in University level Sports Competition.