Vivekananda College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Affiliated to: University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Government
Estd. 1950
UGC

Established in 1950 and formerly known as Barisha college, Vivekananda College (VC Kolkata) is a premier Science college in West Bengal. VC Kolkata is currently affiliated with Calcutta University.

VC Kolkata primarily offers Undergraduate courses in Science, however, it also offers courses in Science and Commerce. Some of the subjects taught at VC Kolkata include Philosophy, Human Rights, Political Science, Journalism, English, Bengali, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, and much more.

Admission to VC Kolkata is based entirely on academic merit. Applicants can submit their application online on the VC Kolkata official website. In order to be eligible for admission, applicants must have successfully completed a 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. VC Kolkata faculty includes well-qualified academics as well as expert professionals. The faculty focuses on the holistic development of students along with providing them with practical skills as well as quality education. Scholarships.

There is a placement cell on the campus which provides students with mock tests, group discussions and interviews to enhance and improve their skills. The students are provided with internships during their undergraduate programs. The placement cell provides the students with exposure to corporate industries and other industrial avenues. Recruiters such as Infosys, TCS, several banking sectors and other industries visit the VC Kolkata campus.

VC Kolkata library has over 40,000 books on literature, history, philosophy, science, social science, commerce, and management. The computer lab is equipped with the latest systems and devices. The campus also consists of a canteen, a medical team on board, Wi-Fi available all across the campus, an auditorium, fully-furnished classrooms and much more.

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Admission Procedure

Admission to Vivekananda College, Kolkata is based on merit and is done online. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses such as BA, B.Sc and B.Com in various specialisations are required to have pass marks in their Higher Secondary Examinations from any recognized board. The students are required to follow the official website for admission-related queries.

Two specialisations in the M.A. and M.Sc. degrees are also offered by VC Kolkata. Candidates must at least have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field to be considered. Selection will be based on how well candidates performed on the qualifying exam. Candidates for admission may submit an application via the college's official website or obtain an application form directly from the institution.

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Faculty

The teaching faculty of Vivekananda College, Kolkata is one of the best in the city. The teaching faculty focuses on the overall development of their students and they also uphold the ethical code suggested by the administration.

Placements

Vivekananda College, Kolkata has a placement cell on the campus. The cell provides the students with mock tests, group discussions and interviews to enhance and improve their skills. The students are provided with internships during their undergraduate programs. The placement cell provides the students with exposure to corporate industries and other industrial avenues. The placement cell helps them and guides them in securing good packages. The various companies that have participated in the placement drive are Infosys, TCS, several banking sectors and other industries.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available at Vivekananda College, Kolkata. The students receive aid from both Governmental and Non-Governmental facilities. "Kanyasree Scholarship", "Students’ Aid Fund", "Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship", and many more.

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