Bidhan Chandra College Rishra, West Bengal established in 1957. The college offers 6 courses namely BA, MA, BSc, and B.Com (both general and Hons). Bidhan Chandra College also offers add-on courses in Yoga and Music. Admission to the courses is generally merit-based. Applicants are required to apply online for the admission process and submit all the important documents as well. The minimum eligibility for all the courses is 50% aggregate marks in the last qualifying examination.

Bidhan Chandra College Rishra Highlights 

Established | Type 1957 | Public
Recognized by UGC
Affiliated to University of Calcutta
Courses Undergraduate
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode: Online
Facilities Canteen, Library, Hostel, etc.
Official Website | Contact https://www.bccrishra.in/ | 0332672-6784/5571

Bidhan Chandra College Rishra Courses

Given below are the details of the major courses offered at the college:

Course Details
B.Com Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: A person, who has passed Higher Secondary/ Intermediate (10+2) any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for the course
Subjects: Accounting and Finance Hons Day Section, Accounting and Finance Hons Evening Section
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BA (Hons.) Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: A person, who has passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for the course
Selection criteria: Entrance Test Subjects: Bengali, Education, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit
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B.Sc (Hons) Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: A person, who has passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for the course
Selection criteria: Entrance Test Subjects: Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics
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MA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Admission to the program will be granted based on the candidate’s performance in the Bachelor’s degree qualifying examination
Selection criteria: Entrance Test
Subjects: Bengali, Education, English, History, Geography, Political Science, Sanskrit.

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Bidhan Chandra College Rishra Admission Process

Candidates can apply for admission either online or offline. The online registration form will be made available on the institute’s official website.

  • Visit the official website of the college.
  • Click on “Apply Online Admission”
  • Fill in the application form.
  • For offline submission, the form can also be downloaded and printed.
  • The students shall also submit the following documents along with the application-
    • Photocopies of Mark Sheets of the last examination
    • Admit Card
    • Certificate of Madhyamik Pariksha
    • 10th Mark Sheet
  • Pay the fees either online or offline (DD or Cash receipt)

Note- The students will be allotted admission at the discretion of the University of Calcutta. At the time of physical reporting at the college, the candidates need to bring along original documents along with two passport size photographs of the candidates.

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Bidhan Chandra College Rishra Scholarships

The scholarships acknowledge the merit and talent of students. Students may apply for the Scholarships at the start of the academic year. College may award a scholarship to a worthy candidate under the following categories.

  • College / University Merit Scholarships.
  • Students going to the economically weaker sections may ask for fee concession (*depends on the college administrations).
  • Merit cum means based scholarships are also awarded by the college to worthy pupils.
  • Merit & National Scholarships for intelligent students under Central & State Govt.

Important Note: The amount of scholarship to be given or the decision of scholarship to be granted is individually under the attention of college administration.

Bidhan Chandra College Rishra Facilities

  • Gym: The College has a new and well equipped Gymnasium.
  • Library: The College Library caters to the academic needs of the students as well as the members of the teaching and non-teaching staff. The Library of the college has subscribed to e-journal (N-LIST) for updating and upgrading itself. The central library has a very rich collection of reference books, journals, and books of competitive exams.
  • Sports: The College has sports facilities for all students.
  • I.T Infrastructure: The College has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
  • Cafeteria: The College canteen provides refreshments to both the students and the staff at a subsidized rate.
  • Auditorium: The College has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
  • Alumni Associations: The College has Alumni Associations. There is a registered Alumni Association in the College. Students after passing the final examinations are expected to join the Association. The authority expects a positive interaction between the present and the past students of the college through this association.
  • Laboratories: The College has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students. The college has separate laboratories for Physics, Electronics, Geography & Computer Science. There is a NanoScience Research Laboratory in the Department of Electronics funded by DST, Govt. of India.

Bidhan Chandra College Rishra FAQs

Ques. What facilities does the college provide to the students?

Ans. The college provides various facilities to the students like laboratories with the latest equipment, a gymnasium for maintaining the health of the students, a canteen wherein different types of nutritious and fast food is provided. Apart from that the college also has a huge library along with an alumni association.

Ques. How does the college help in the placements of the students?

Ans. The college has a placement cell, which is a joint effort amongst the final year students and the students of the previous batch who have just graduated, along with various business houses and corporate houses. The placement cell ensures that it organizes training programs, group discussions, and mock interviews to prepare themselves for the campus interviews.

Ques. Does the college have any women’s cell?

Ans. Yes, the college has a women’s cell named ‘Aparajita’. The cell has been established with the view to establishing gender equality, discrimination, domestic violence, and such related issues. Two cells are functioning under the women’s cell, namely Sexual Harassment Redressal Cell and the Women’s Grievance Redressal Cell. The cell is quite active and organizes various events like karate workshops for girls and seminars on diet and nutrition etc.

Ques. How to apply for admission at Bidhan Chandra College Rishra, West Bengal?

Ans. The application process is conducted online.

Ques. How is Bidhan Chandra College Rishra faculty?

Ans. The Bidhan Chandra College Rishra faculty is well-experienced and highly qualified in their respective fields. A brief about the same is given below:
  • Ph.D Holders: 16
  • Associate Professor: 6
  • Assistant Professor: 26
  • Guest Lecturer: 11
  • Part-time Lecturer: 9

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