Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (RKMRC), Kolkata is a private autonomous institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal. RKMRC Kolkata functions under its parent organisation, the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, which was set up by the Ramakrishna Order’s monks in 1943 in Pathuriaghata and later shifted to Narendrapur in 1957. RKMRC Kolkata was instituted on the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama campus at Narendrapur in 1960. The college was initially affiliated with the University of Calcutta, later acquiring autonomous status in 2008.
RKMRC Kolkata is situated on a sprawling 181-acre campus housing amenities such as e-classrooms equipped with ICT facilities, cutting-edge laboratories, seminar halls, an auditorium, a well-equipped library, residential facilities, dining halls, a hospital and medical consultancy room, and sports facilities for various indoor and outdoor games. RKMRC Kolkata offers undergraduate programmes BA and BSc, postgraduate programmes MA and MSc, and PhD research programmes across various subject selections in the arts and sciences. Candidates may apply through online forms and are admitted to undergraduate courses via written exams and/or an interview. The online forms are distributed right away following the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education's publishing of the higher secondary results. Candidates from other boards are also eligible for admission to RKMRC Kolkata. The admission test is usually administered within 30 days of the WBCHSE H.S. findings being published.
RKMRC Kolkata's faculty has always been one of its strengths. In addition to being outstanding at their jobs, the professors are constantly available to answer any questions posed by students, both within and outside of class. They also keep a close eye on each student's academic development. All departments have implemented a mentor-mentee system. Every alumnus of RKMRC Kolkata has admired them for their commitment and friendliness. The institution is proud of its high teacher-to-student ratio of 1:13, which is another area of strength. Additionally, there are approximately 50 guest professors and 10 State-aided college teachers. Meritorious students from low-income backgrounds are awarded concessions on their aggregated monthly tuition. These students can only request these concessions during the time of admission. Scholarships are awarded based on the candidate’s test results and hostel evaluations. The late Professor Nirendranath Biswas gave INR 1 crore to support 100 students; several other benevolent individuals have also contributed to the scholarship fund. Special scholarships given by the institute include Swami Lokeswarananda Award and Scholarships and the Late Debendranath Biswas and Sailabala Biswas scholarships.
RKMRC Kolkata has an active placement cell which encourages a significant number of companies to participate in the recruiting process every year. Companies including Tata Consultancy Services, HSBC, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Byjus, Spica Systems, and Planet Spark hire several students from RKMRC Kolkata. The college is also connected to the UGC-AICT-authorized Internshala program. This project seeks to provide students with applicable skills and real-world experience through internships and online training. This provides beneficial opportunities for students of the institution to gain industry-specific internship experience and eventually strengthens them for future employment. RKMRC Kolkata also hosts a plethora of extra-academic activities and cultural events such as debates, drama, singing, and recitiation. A biennial magazine titled ABHIH is published by RKMRC Kolkata which functions as a platform of self-expression for students and teachers alike.
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UGC
NAAC A+
Colleges - Rank 24
Admission Procedure
Through a written exam and/or an interview, students get admitted to undergraduate courses at Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata. Online application forms are accessible. Forms are often distributed right away following the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education's H.S. results publishing. Other Boards' students are also eligible to apply. Usually, the test is administered within 30 days of the WBCHSE H.S. findings being published. Only through the admission processes established by the relevant departments in accordance with the College's general admission policies can students be admitted to the honors courses. Candidates are requested to visit the college website at www.rkmrc.in for further information.
Under several specialisations, RKMRC Kolkata offers undergraduate (B.A,B.Sc), postgraduate (M.A, M.SC), and doctorate degrees (PhD). Admission to these courses is solely determined by the merit achieved on the prior qualifying exam.
Faculty
The Ramakrishna Mission Residential College's faculty has always been one of its strengths. In addition to being outstanding at their jobs, the professors are constantly available to answer any questions posed by students, both within and outside of class. They also keep a close eye on each student's academic development. All departments have implemented a mentor-mentee system. Every alumnus of RKMRC, Kolkata has admired them for their commitment and friendliness. The institution is proud of its high teacher-to-student ratio of 1:13, which is another area of strength. Additionally, there are approximately 50 guest professors and 10 State-aided College Teachers.
Placements
A significant number of companies are asked to participate in the recruiting process each year at Ramakrishna Mission Residential College's active placement cell. Companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers, HSBC, Tata Consultancy Services, Byjus, Spica Systems, and Planet Spark hire a number of students from RKMRC, Kolkata. RKMRC, Kolkata is also connected to the Internshala program, which has been authorized by the UGC-AICTE. Through internships and online training, this project seeks to provide students with applicable skills and real-world experience. This beneficial opportunity for students at the institution to gain industry-specific internship experience eventually strengthens them for their future employments.
Scholarships
Meritorious students from low-income backgrounds are awarded concessions on their aggregated monthly tuition. They can only request these concessions when they are admitted. Scholarships are awarded based on student's test results and hostel evaluations. Prof. Nirendranath Biswas, who passed away, gave Rs. 1 crore to support 100 students. Other kind people have also contributed to the scholarship fund. Special scholarships given by the institute include "Swami Lokeswarananda Award and Scholarships" and "Late Debendranath Biswas and Sailabala Biswas scholarships".
Contact Details
Narendrapur, Kolkata-700103
033 24772203
033 24772202
033 24772201
033 24772205
rkmcnpur@gmail.com
Latest Updates: 6th May, 2023
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