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Tender Notices

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Recruitment Notices

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An OverviewBasanti Devi College

Basanti Devi College, named after Basanti Devi, was the first Government sponsored college for women in Kolkata to be founded by the Government of West Bengal in 1959. An eminent freedom fighter, Basanti Devi, wife of Sri Chittaranjan Das, was the first Indian lady to be imprisoned under British Rule for her involvement in the Indian freedom struggle.

Located at the junction of the urban and rural conglomerate, this premier college caters to the needs of girl students….

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Message FromThe Principal

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our college. A new academic year brings with it a fresh batch of young learners, and I extend a hearty welcome to all students being admitted to our esteemed institution. Our college is a 4th Cycle NAAC re-accredited institution. Our reputation as one of the leading educational institutions in Kolkata rests on our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and our ongoing vision to enhance educational opportunities for women from diverse sections of society…..

Dr. Indrila Guha
Principal

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Programmes Offered

UndergraduateHumanities

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Offers a wide spectrum of disciplines in languages, social sciences, and humanities, fostering critical thinking and academic growth.

UndergraduateScience

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Provides rigorous training in core and applied sciences, developing analytical, research, and problem-solving skills for future pursuits.

PostgraduateHumanities

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Offers M.A. programmes in English and Political Science with a focus on research, critical inquiry, and advanced scholarship.

Basanti Devi CollegeAhead. Apart. Always

Admission

Admissions to the college are conducted in accordance with the regulations of the University of Calcutta and the prevailing Government norms, strictly on the basis of merit and in order of eligibility.

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NAAC A+

Accredited with an A+ grade (CGPA 3.34) by NAAC, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence & quality education. This achievement underscores the college’s dedication to continual growth, innovation, & student success.

ISO 9001

Certified with ISO 9001, affirming its focus to international standards of quality management and academic excellence. This certification highlights the institution’s dedication to delivering quality education through continuous improvement & best practices.

Faculty

The faculty members are distinguished educators & scholars who combine pedagogical expertise with intellectual rigor, dedicated to student development, research & promoting holistic learning in alignment with the institution’s academic vision.

NSOU

Basanti Devi College has an academic collaboration with Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), providing opportunities for working professionals to complete UG and PG programs in distance education.

Women Study Centre

Established in 2009, the Centre conducts research & courses on women’s issues, including student-focused studies on education & health & faculty projects on women in industries & challenges faced by working mothers.

Library

A NAAC-praised library with 28,000+ books, 1 lakh+ e-books, 4,500+ e-journals, and INFLIBNET-NLIST access—featuring open access, reading rooms, and a faculty research centre.

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NAAC

MHRD

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University of Calcutta

Higher Education Department

UGC

NAAC

MHRD

National Digital Library of India

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University of Calcutta

Higher Education Department

UGC

NAAC

MHRD

National Digital Library of India

Home-Basanti Devi

Admission Notices

Student Notices

Exam Notices

Tender Notices

Recruitment Notices

An OverviewBasanti Devi College

Message FromThe Principal

Programmes Offered

UndergraduateHumanities

UndergraduateScience

PostgraduateHumanities

Basanti Devi CollegeAhead. Apart. Always

Admission

NAAC A+

ISO 9001

Faculty

NSOU

Women Study Centre

Library

Student Zone

Important Links

Quick Contact

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