Salesian College is an educational institution run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, Kolkata, and affiliated to the North Bengal University (NBU). It was established initially in 1993 in Shillong and later moved to Darjeeling in 1938. The second Siliguri campus of the college was established in 2009. It has been named as a “College with Potential for Excellence” by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college offers numerous UG courses, professional courses, and a PG course. Admission to all courses is based on merit in the qualifying examination. 

Salesian College Darjeeling Highlights

Established 1993
Institute type Private
Located Sonada and Siliguri, West Bengal
Affiliated to North Bengal University
Courses Offered B. Com, B.A, B.Com (Hons), B.A (Hons), BCA, B.Voc, B.S.W, M.A, BBA, and B.Sc
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit
Facilities Available Academic Blocks, Library, Labs, Boys & Girls Hostel, Bank, Canteen, Auditorium, Health Centre, Gym, IT Infrastructure, Transport, Parking allowance, Indoor & Outdoor games
Official Website https://salesiancollege.in/

Salesian College Darjeeling Courses

The college offers eight UG programs and professional courses. Following are tabulated below

Courses Specializations Duration Eligibility
B.A  History, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and English 3 years Must pass 10+2 from recognized education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate and 60% in subject of choice
B.A (Hons) History, Philosophy, Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Sociology, Education, and English 3 years Must pass 10+2 from recognized education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate and 60% in subject of choice
B.Com.  General, Account, and Finance 3 years Must pass 10+2 from recognized education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate and 60% in subject of choice
B.Com. (Hons) General, Account and Finance 3 years Must pass 10+2 from recognised education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate and 60% in subject of choice
BCA - 3 years Must pass 10+2 from recognised education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate and 60% in subject of choice and maths as a compulsory subject
B.Voc. Retail Management and Tourism Management 2 years Must pass 10+2 from recognised education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate 
B.S.W. - 2 years Must pass 10+2 from recognised education board with a minimum of 55% aggregate 

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Salesian College Darjeeling Admissions 

Admission to all courses is online and based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Application Process:

  • Go to the official website of the college 
  • Fill the necessary details in the application form online
  • Upload required documents properly 
  • Pay the application fee

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Salesian College Darjeeling Placements

The college helps students who perform well to get internship and placement opportunities in a variety of top companies in the country. The average salary offered through placement is,

Placement type Average Salary
Domestic Around INR 4 Lakhs Per Annum

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Salesian College Darjeeling Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to meritorious students from low-income backgrounds to support and sustain their education.

  • Scholarship money is collected from well-wishers, alumni, parents of students or collected as the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
  • For the selection of the deserving student(s) for the scholarship, a committee consisting of both student and faculty representatives are formed.
  • Selection criteria are based on the annual family income of the student, attendance (minimum 80%) and academics (minimum 50% in selection tests/college exams).

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Salesian College Darjeeling Facilities

Some of the featured facilities of the institution are:

  • Central Library: The college has a well-stocked library open to all students and faculty with access to numerous textbooks and references, journals, research papers and publications, magazines, periodicals, etc. 
  • Laboratories: The college has labs for all departments for the purpose of experimentation and in turn gaining practical skills out of it.
  • Hostel: There are accommodation facilities available for both boys and girls.
  • Canteen: The canteen serves hygienic and nutritious food to the students.
  • Medical Centre: First aid and sick room facility are available for all students and faculty in emergency scenarios.
  • Auditorium: The auditorium hosts different kinds of entertainment programmes, functions, seminars, exhibitions, etc.
  • Indoor & Outdoor games: Space for different games like Cricket, Volleyball, Carroms, etc are provided for the students.

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Salesian College Darjeeling FAQs

Ques. What are the reservations available for students applying to the courses?

Ans. 10% of reservation is being given for students from Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.

Ques. What are the accreditations held by the College?

Ans. The college was given “A grade” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2012 till date.

Ques. What are the professional courses available in the College?

Ans. The different professional courses offered to the students include Mass Communication and Journalism, BBA and B.Voc.

Ques. When does the admission process start at Salesian College?

Ans. The admission process starts in the months of May - June every academic year.

Ques. What is the fee structure for the Bachelor of Arts course?

Ans. The fees for the first, second and third year are INR 43,300, 27,030 and 27,030 respectively.