Bethune College
Bethune College is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1879. UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Key facts
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government: Arts, Science & Commerce (general)
- Established
- 1879
- Main entrance
- WBCAP
- AISHE code
- C-11991
- Affiliating university
- UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
- Courses offered
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com; MA, M.Sc, M.Com at postgraduate colleges
- Eligibility
- UG: Class 12 (subject requirements for B.Sc and B.Com). PG: a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
- Approval to check
- Affiliation to the university (UGC); NAAC grade is a useful quality check; affiliated to UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- The subjects and seats offered, NAAC grade, the affiliating university, and fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- bethunecollege.ac.in
Entrance exams Bethune College accepts
Questions about Bethune College
How do I get admission to Bethune College?
UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Which entrance exams does Bethune College accept?
Bethune College uses CUET-UG and CUET-PG, depending on the programme. UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Is Bethune College a government or private institution?
Bethune College is a government institution (Arts, Science & Commerce (general)).
Where is Bethune College?
Bethune College is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
When was Bethune College established?
Bethune College was established in 1879.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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