Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira is a constituent college of Calcutta University. The authorities of the Ramakrishna Mission started Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira under Saradapith which is a branch of Ramakrishna Mission. 

The college has a higher secondary section which was started in 1978. The institute is a residential college that is known for its academic excellence, achievements and for this the college has been awarded with the status College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by UGC. 

The college has been accredited 'Grade A' by NAAC & approved by UGC. The college is ranked 16th out of 100 colleges in the college category by NIRF, 2023. 

Established in 1941, the college now has 14 UG & 5 PG courses to offer. All the courses are offered in Science, Humanities & Social Science Departments. Together with the UG & PG curriculum, the college offers Doctoral & Diploma courses too. 

The admissions to any courses provided by the college are granted on the basis of secured merit in the entrance exam conducted by the college and followed by interview. To apply for Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, applicants must apply through visiting the official website of the college. 

All the teaching faculty has done higher studies in their respective fields. All the faculties are well versed, accomplished, experienced and hold higher degrees such as PhD, M.Phil degrees. 

The reviews assess that the college is well equipped with basic amenities such as library, hostel, sports, medical facility, auditorium and a lot more in its umbrella. For the academically sound and economically backward students the college has financial assistance to offer. 

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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Quick Updates 

  • The college has Capability Enhancement Programme & Special Academic Programmes for the advanced & slower learner. Several courses are offered under these programs. 
  • The college has separate units of National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Services Scheme (NSS). The college arranges training within the college campus. Under NSS the college takes initiatives like Competitions organized on the occasion of the 19th Commonwealth Games, Repairing of Vivekananda Setu at Bally, Blood Donation Camp, Cloth distribution among needy people and several other social activities. 
  • The college has collaborations with Vidyamandira Alumni Association and Ramakrishna Vivekananda Bhava Prachar Parishad. 

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Courses & Fees 

The college has courses in a handful of specialisations and the details of those courses are listed in tabulated form: 

Courses  Course Details Selection Process
B.A (Hons.)  Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students must pass 10+2 level with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Fees: INR 10,800		 Admission will be based on merit secured in the entrance test conducted by the college and followed by viva-voce 
B.Sc (Hons.)  Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates should have passed 10+2 level with 75% marks in aggregate with PCM/PCB subjects combination from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 43,200
M.A Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to pass graduation in relevant subject with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 12,000
M.Sc Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students must have done bachelor's degree in the concerned subject from a recognized university with 50% marks in aggregate
Fees: INR 28,800

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Admission Process

Students need to follow some guidelines to apply in Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira. The guidelines are given below: 

  • Applicants should visit the official website of the college and click on the link of ‘Admission’.
  • Click the application form and fill it correctly by mentioning the desired course and give all the required details.
  • The application form should be submitted by paying the fee of the application form which is INR 400 (for General category), INR 350 (for OBC) and INR 300 (for SC/ ST) online.
  • Download the submitted application form and take the hardcopy send it to the correspondence address:

Principal

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira

P.O. Belur Math, Dist. Howrah

West Bengal, India.

PIN: 711 202

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Placement

The college has a different placement & career counselling cell which works in industrial houses, mid-course industrial training, project work, and organizing career counseling seminars.

After completing graduation students are enrolled in higher degree programs and take up internship opportunities in industrial houses. Also students take research opportunities from various IITs, IIMs and other institutes as the college is mainly research-focused. 

Besides that some top notch companies come and interview the aspirants of the college. Companies like Wipro, ACC, TCS, IFL recruit the enthusiastic students of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira. 

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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Scholarship

The college offers financial assistance to the needy and meritorious students. The scholarship aid is provided every year in the form of stipend. These stipends are coming from the funds, alumnis & benevolent public. 

40% of the students of the college can avail this kind of assistance. The stipend value given to an individual student varies from INR 100 to INR 1600 per month. A large amount of money which is more than INR 18 lakhs was distributed last year as scholarships and stipends.

Apart from the college, the scholarship and financial assistance can be availed by other sources such as : 

  • Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Alumni Association.
  • Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark.
  • Our dear and respected ex-students.
  • Ramakrishna Mission Headquarters, Belur Math.

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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Facilities

  • Hostel: The college has excellent hostel facilities. There are 6 hostels which are Vinay Bhavan, Vidya Bhavan, Shraddha Bhavan, Sree Bhavan, Vivek Bhavan and Shanti Bhavan. The hotels are equipped with all the possible amenities such as generators, purified drinking water, solar water heating apparatus, canteen etc. For UG courses students the hostel fee is INR 1400 and for the PG courses students the fee is INR 800. Check: Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Hostel
  • Library: Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira has a well equipped library. The library includes a total number of 71113 books, 23 international & national journals and 43 magazines. Apart from print collection the college owns e-resources too in huge numbers such as total number of online books are 31,3500+, 6020+ online journals, 78+ CDs/DVDs, 48+ institutional research databases, 101 free online journal & research databases, 34 audio books and a lot more others.
  • Sports: The college has a large playground for playing cricket & football, in the main campus there are 4 volleyball courts, in the hostels one table tennis room, a carrom board are there. Also keeping in mind the student's health, the college has a well equipped multifunctional gym with all possible modern facilities. 

Other facilities: 

  • Auditorium
  • Medical Facility
  • Spiritual & Value Oriented Training

FAQs

Ques. Is the capability Enhancement Program also available as part of the curriculum at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira?

Ans. The college offers different capacity-building programs for its students every year, and also, they conduct special programs for both slow and advanced learners. Under the capacity building program students are encouraged to enhance their communication skills, soft skills, and they are encouraged to increase their awareness about the recent technology developments around and outside India.

Ques. What is the purpose of Spiritual & Value Oriented Training which is given by Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira? 

Ans. The purpose of Spiritual & Value Oriented Training is nothing but prayer which keeps the mind calm. This prayer is held in the hostels. The students arrange several socio-religious functions, festivities and take part in the periodical religious celebrations of the Belur Math. 

Ques. What are the cultural activities in which the students of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira take part in? 

Ans. The cultural activities in which the students of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira take part in like Inter-college cultural competitions, cultural programmes etc. 

Ques. For the students' conveniences Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira has some cells. What are they? 

Ans. A separate placement and career counseling cell, Equal opportunity cell, Vidyarthi samsad, Anti sexual harassment committee, anti-ragging cell, grievance redressal cell are the main highlights of Ramakrishna Mission vidya mandir.

Ques. What are linkages that Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira have? 

Ans. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira has in collaboration with various National, International, Academic & Research bodies. The college has tie ups with Calcutta University, Sahitya Academy, ACC, Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math, and 

Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, American Service To India (ASTI) etc.