Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, formerly known as Charuchandra Evening College, was established in 1985. The college offers UG and PG programs in the streams of Arts and Commerce. The courses offered are BA, BA (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), B.Com, MA, and M.Com. Admission to the college is merit-based, the applicants must obtain 50% aggregate marks in the previous qualifying examination to be eligible for the admission. The application process for the same is online. The students may apply through the official website.

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya College Highlights

Established | Type 1985 | Public (Autonomous)
Approval University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accreditation National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) C++
Affiliations University of Calcutta
Courses Offered BA, B.Com, MA, and M.Com
Admission criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Online
Official Website https://www.nbmahavidyalaya.in/nbgm/index.php

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya Courses

Given-below is a brief about courses offered at the college:

Courses

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Bachelor in Arts

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream

Subjects: Bengali, Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History, Library, Philosophy, and Political Science

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Bachelor in Arts (Honors)

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream

Subjects: Bengali, English, and History

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Bachelor in Commerce

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: 10+2 in Commerce.

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Masters in Arts

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: Graduate

Subject: Bengali

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Masters in Commerce

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: B.Com

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Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya Admission

The admissions at NBMG Kolkata are based on merits obtained by the student in the previous qualifying examination. The students are required to score an aggregate of 50% marks in 10+2 for UG admissions and an aggregate of 45% marks for the PG admissions.

How to apply?

  • Go to the official website of the college and click on the “Apply Online” tag.
  • Fill all the details correctly and recheck before moving on for the next process.
  • Upload all the scanned copies of the documents mentioned in the application form.
  • Upload the photograph and signature.
  • Pay the application fees online or, offline by printing the challan copy.
  • Print the payslip for future reference.
  • Submit the application form and take a print out of the same.

After filling the application form correctly, candidates need to wait for the publication of the selection list. College administration authority will release the candidate's list according to the marks scored in the 10+2 or any other higher secondary level education.  If the candidate manages to acquire a position in any of the lists, then she has to report physically with all the documents listed below in the College on the pre-specified date announced by the College.

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya Scholarship

The college provides scholarship to the following students:

  • Scheduled caste & Scheduled Tribe Scholarship/Stipend is granted by the Director of Scheduled caste & Scheduled Tribe Welfare from the Office of the Special Officer, SC & ST Welfare, New Treasury Building, Alipore, Kolkata-27. Prescribed application forms are available from the college office after admission.
  • Concessions in Tuition Fees in the form of Half-Free studentship are awarded to a limited number of students of the college who are in acute financial hardship. For this purpose, printed application forms are issued from the college office every year following the notification by the Principal. However, proper documents in support of financial status are required to be submitted. Documents must be authenticated by the competent authority.
  • Poor and meritorious students, having regular attendance and good performance in the periodical and annual examination are provided with financial assistance from the Students’ Welfare fund and Student Aid Fund of the teachers’ Council. There is a committee formed by the Governing Body, with students, non-teaching office staff, and teaching staff as members to look into the process of selection and distribution of the available fund.

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya Faculty

The college has a large group of faculty members which includes Dean, Principal, Head of Departments, Professors, Assistant professors, and Guest lecturers. In total there are 36 faculty members from all the departments out of which 6 are Ph.D. holders. Below is the detailed list of the faculty members from each department.

  • Total faculty members: 36
  • Associate Professors: 3
  • Assistant Professors: 8
  • Part-Time professors: 16
  • Ph.D. Holder: 5

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Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya Facilities

  • Auditorium: The college boasts of a large auditorium where many programs are held annually.
  • Canteen: The college canteen serves substantial and nutritious meals at reasonable prices. It is a favorite rendezvous of students and standards of hygiene are strictly maintained.
  • Common Room: Separate common room has been provided for girls and boys students and there are provisions for indoor games and other co-curricular activities.
  • Cycle Stand: There is a cycle stand and car parking zone within the college/campus where the students keep their conveyances.
  • Photo-Copier: For the benefit of students, there is a photocopier or Xerox machine inside the college campus where reading materials can be photocopied at a low price.
  • Complaint Box: As per the directives of the University, there is a complaint box within the college premises, in front of the Principal’s chamber where the students can express their views and grievances (if any).
  • Grievance Redressal cell: A grievance Redressal Cell has been set up in the college to deal with complaints relating to sexual harassment cases and any other grievance relating to academic or non-academic matters within the college as per UGC guidelines.
  • Alumni Association: An Alumni Association has been formed for better understanding and communication among past and present students of this college.
  • Purified Drinking Water: Aqua Guards have been installed on every floor for purifying drinking water supply with proper sanitation.
  • Book Bank: The college provides Book Bank facilities to those students who are economically poor. Usually, one set of three books is issued which the students may keep still after the completion of the examination.
  • First Aid: First aid and sick room facilities are provided to all students, teaching and non-teaching staff as and when required.
  • Anti-Ragging Cell: The college has given much importance to this cell/committee and the students particularly the fresher are always encouraged to report any case of their harassment to the members of this cell.
  • Railway Concession: Students will get the benefit of concession in railway fare for traveling between the college and residence.

Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya FAQ

Ques. What is the fee structure for the Masters in Arts Course in the Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata college?

Ans. The college offers only one specialization in Masters in Arts course i.e., Bengali for which the total fee for 2 years is INR 21,200 which includes admission and tuition fees. Talking about the masters in Commerce course, total fees for 2 years of the program is INR 26,800 including admission and tuition fees. 

Ques. How to communicate with the Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata college's administrative department?

Ans. The contact details of the college is as follows:

Address: 27E, Bose Pukur Rd, Tal Bagan, Bosepukur, Kasba, Kolkata, West Bengal 700042

Contact No.: 033-24411710

Ques. What are the colleges that can be compared with Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata?

Ans. The colleges that can be compared with Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata:

  • Netaji Nagar College (Day and Evening)
  • Kidderpore College
  • Rabin Mukherjee College

Ques. Does the Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata college provide evening classes for working professionals?

Ans. Yes, the college also offers evening classes for working professionals. Not only the working professionals but anyone willing to take part in the evening classes can opt for it.

Ques. On which factors Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata makes the merit list?

Ans. The admission process in college is quite transparent and is based on the percentage of the marks scored by the candidates in the 10+2 or any other equivalent exams for the undergraduate courses while for the post-graduate courses, the aggregate percentage of 10+2 and graduation degree marks are the key factors for the merit list generation.