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Balurghat College

Balurghat, India • 7331033.4(14)
VerifiedPublicEstd. 1948Gour Banga University Malda, MaldaUGC
Founded
1948
Type
Public
Affiliation
Gour Banga University Malda, Malda

About Balurghat College

Balurghat college is a co-educational institution located at the heart of the city Dinajpur , West Bengal. The institution is the largest college of the city and has crossed 72 years of establishment. It offers Honours and General courses across various streams such science, commerce and arts with various options of specialization. 

The peculiarity is that the college offers Honours courses as well as General courses in BA, B.Com, and B.Sc. at undergraduate levels. The college offers MA in 3 subjects at postgraduate courses level. Admissions to all the courses are based on merit obtained by the students in the last qualifying exam. Students can apply online on the college official website. 

The strength of the faculty is huge in number and it also offers scholarship to students. There is no placement cell in the college but it does offer internships and stipend to the deserving candidates.

The top recruiters of this college are HP, TCS, and WIPRO. 

Balurghat College, Dakshin Dinajpur Highlights

Established | Institution type 1948 | Public
Approved by UGC
Affiliated to Gour Banga UNiversity
Entrance Exam No
Courses offered 7 courses across 3 streams
Application mode Online
Campus area 9.5 acres
Facilities available Historical museum,library,hostel,students union
Official website http://www.balurghatcollege.ac.in/

Balurghat College Courses

The college offers courses at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. The degrees offered at undergraduate levels are either as Honour’s programme or General courses. However , the college offers a vivid number of subjects as an option for both .

Course Details
B.A ( General ) Duration: 3 years
Eligibility criteria : The candidate must have passed 10 + 2 from a recognised university /board with passing marks in all individual subjects too
Subjects: Bengali, English,History, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Political Science, Education, Economics and geography, sociology ,journalism and mass communication, physical education
B. A ( hons.) Duration : 3 years
Eligibility criteria : The candidate must have passed 10+ 2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% and passing marks in honour seeking subjects
Subjects : Bengali, English,History, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Political Science, Education, Economics and geography . 
B.Sc ( General ) Duration : 3 years
Eligibility criteria: The candidate must have passed 10 + 2 from a recognised university /board with passing marks in all individual subjects too
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics,Botany, Zoology , Computer Science,Food and Nutrition
B.Sc ( Hons.) Duration : 3 years
Eligibility criteria : The candidate must have passed 10+ 2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% and passing marks in honour seeking subjects
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics,Botany, Zoology , Computer Science
B.Com ( General ) Duration : 3 years
Eligibility criteria: The candidate must have passed 10 + 2 from a recognised university /board with passing marks in all individual subjects too
B.Com ( Hons) Duration : 3 years
Eligibility criteria : The candidate must have passed 10+ 2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% and passing marks in honour seeking subjects
Specialization: Accountancy
M.A Duration :2 years
Eligibility criteria: The candidate must have passed the 3 years bachelor’s degree with relevant subjects from a recognised university
Subjects: Bengali,Sanskrit and History 

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Balurghat College Admissions

The application mode is online and is solely merit based. 

How to Apply?

  • The candidate must fill in the application form on the official website by adding in all the personal and academic details mentioned.
  • Under the academic details the candidate also has to fill in the subject preferences.
  • The marks of the subjects are to be mentioned separately as the best 5 subjects will be taken into consideration for merit.
  • After the filling in of form and taking a look at the preview , candidate can click the confirm button and submit the form ,
  • The candidate will be redirected to the payment page after the submission . the candidate must pay the application fees through any online modes of payment such as debit card/ credit card /net banking .
  • The candidate has to preserve the unique application ID that will be sent on the registered email Id and phone number .
  • The application form must also be printed out for future references.

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Balurghat College Placements

The college does not have a placement cell to cater to the needs of employment opportunities but some internship opportunities with a stipend are provided to the deserving students. The students are also well trained after which they can apply for government jobs . However the students clear the competitive examination such as NET and SET . 

The students of computer science also get placed in companies such as HP, TCS ,WIPRO,etc . 

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Balurghat College Scholarships

  1. The students of this college are eligible for all the government scholarships.
  2. The college provides full or partial freeship education to the deserving candidates coming from a poor financial background.
  3. The students are offered concessions on the basis of their performances and merit ranks too.
  4. Reserved categories that are S.C ,S.T. and O.B.C have special scholarships that provide them relaxation in fees.
  5. The Swami Vivekananda scholarship can also be availed by the students who have scored more than 75 % in H.S.C .

Note: Forms have to be filled along with the required documents in order to avail these facilities.

Read More: Balurghat College Scholarships

Balurghat College Facilities

  • Library: The college has a huge library inside the campus providing huge resources of knowledge to students in the form of books, periodicals and journals.E-journals and E-books are also made available for the students.
  • Sports facilities: The college has a sports complex that is used for various sports events. The college also has a sports ground where various activities are conducted.
  • Hostel: The college has huge multi-storeyed hostels for the students. They are separate for boys and girls .

Balurghat College Faculty

The college has a strength of more than 100 faculty members who are all well qualified and with highest education qualification as Master’s or Doctorate degrees.

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FAQs

Ques. Does the hostel provide mess facilities?

Ans. Yes the college does provide mess facilities and the food served is good and healthy.

Ques. Are loan facilities available for students?

Ans. An one time loan facility is available for students who are having difficulty in paying fees. EMI facilities are also available for the students.

Ques. Is fee the same for both Hons. and General course?

Ans. No. The fees for both the courses are not the same as Honours course’s fees is slightly higher than that of the general.

Ques. Can we apply for multiple courses in the same application?

Ans. No, the candidate can choose their subject preferences under the same course . However, if the course you want to apply is a new one then ‘Click to Apply for another Subject’ has to be clicked which will redirect you to another form .

Ques. Does the computer science course ask for any special criteria?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for b.Sc Computer science is the same as other B.Sc courses . However, passing marks in the subject physics and mathematics are compulsory.
Courses & Fees

Explore Courses

Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹2,270
Highest Fee
₹2,270
Streams
3
ScienceArtsCommerce
Admission
Online Registration (WBCAP) [B.Sc]
Start: 24 Jun 2024
Last Date: 07 Jul 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
WB CAP2024
Specializations
8 available
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biomedical Science)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computer Science)
1st Year Fee
₹7,390
Total Fee
₹12,410
Cutoff
N/A
Nutrition
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nutrition)
1st Year Fee
₹5,370
Total Fee
₹14,350
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹3,390
Total Fee
₹8,410
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration (WBCAP) [B.Sc]
Start: 24 Jun 2024
Last Date: 07 Jul 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
WB CAP2024
Specializations
6 available
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Mathematics)
1st Year Fee
₹4,220
Total Fee
₹10,200
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹4,220
Total Fee
₹10,200
Cutoff
N/A
Zoology
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Zoology)
1st Year Fee
₹4,220
Total Fee
₹10,200
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹4,220
Total Fee
₹10,200
Cutoff
N/A
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Chemistry)
1st Year Fee
₹4,220
Total Fee
₹10,200
Cutoff
N/A
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Computer Science)
1st Year Fee
₹14,220
Total Fee
₹20,200
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration (WBCAP) [BA]
Start: 24 Jun 2024
Last Date: 07 Jul 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
WB CAP2024
Specializations
10 available
Economics
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
English
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (English)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Accountancy
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Accountancy)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Bengali
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Education
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Education)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Geography
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Geography)
1st Year Fee
₹3,570
Total Fee
₹8,950
Cutoff
N/A
History
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (History)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Philosophy)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Sanskrit
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} (Sanskrit)
1st Year Fee
₹2,450
Total Fee
₹5,790
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration (WBCAP) [BA]
Start: 24 Jun 2024
Last Date: 07 Jul 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
WB CAP2024
Specializations
12 available
Bengali
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Bengali)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Physical Education
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Physical Education)
1st Year Fee
₹4,550
Total Fee
₹12,090
Cutoff
N/A
Education
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Education)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
History
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (History)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Journalism and Mass Communication)
1st Year Fee
₹4,550
Total Fee
₹12,090
Cutoff
N/A
Economics
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
English
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (English)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Geography
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Geography)
1st Year Fee
₹2,710
Total Fee
₹6,410
Cutoff
N/A
Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Philosophy)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Sanskrit
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Sanskrit)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
₹2,150
Total Fee
₹4,890
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Online Registration (WBCAP) [B.Com]
Start: 24 Jun 2024
Last Date: 07 Jul 2024
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
WB CAP2024
Specializations
1 available
General
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
1st Year Fee
₹2,270
Total Fee
₹5,250
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Balurghat College is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

WB CAP
Placements & Recruiters

Balurghat College Placement Details

Balurghat College in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India.

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Average Package

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Placement information is currently limited.

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Campus Facilities

Balurghat College Facilities

Balurghat College in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India.

Total Facilities
9
Academic Support
5
Student Life
4
  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • e-classroom
    Academic

    e-classroom

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Transport
    Student Life

    Transport

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Comp Labs
    Academic

    Comp Labs

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr. Pankaj Kundu

Principal

Smt. Aditi Dasgupta

Assistant Professor, Department of Bengali

Sri. Ripan Sarkar

Assistance Professor, Department of Bengali

Sri. Debajyoti Sarkar

Assistance Professor, Department of English

Dr. Bhaswati Mukhopadhyay

Associate Professor, Department of Bengali

Sri Dilip Bhattacharya

Associate Professor, Department of Economics

Dr. Debojit Saha

Associate Professor, Department of English

Contact Information

Balurghat<br> India

Pincode: 733103

03522-271465

Fax: 255392

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