List of Colleges in India

IQ City United World School of Business is a world-class management institute that is affiliated with Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal and was established in the year 2009.

Being ranked 5^th among the ‘Top 10 Private B-School of West Bengal’, by Times of India in 2022, this college offers UG, PG, and Specialisation degrees in professional business courses like BBA or MBA. 

The Calcutta Media Institute is a part of ABP Private Limited and was founded in the year 2010 in Kolkata. The institute has a mission of developing students’ careers in the Media Communication and Entertainment sector.

The PG Diploma in Media Management course is affiliated with Calcutta University. The PG Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communication Management and Broadcast Management is in collaboration with The Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM). The Digital Marketing and Media Management Diploma Course is in association with Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

The institute envisions imparting higher education and training for young aspirants of the Media and Entertainment sector to enhance their capabilities for future professional development.

The courses offered by the institute include Graduate Diploma Courses, Professional Certificate Courses, and Short Term Programs.

Founded in the year 2008, Neotia Academy Nursing Training Institute is a private college established with the idea to create a social impact in healthcare facilities and nursing by communicating new forms of knowledge and maturing care models. This institute is affiliated with the West Bengal Nursing Council, and West Bengal University of Health Sciences, and is approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC).

This institute offers professional UG, PG, and Diploma degrees in nursing.

Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions (SVGI), a not for profit trust, was set up in 2008 to promote technological enhancement and establish high standards of research and education. It is affiliated to MAKAUT (WBUT). SVGI offers AICTE approved courses and the institution is also NAAC accredited.

Vision: SVGI aims to train students by delivering high quality education with professionalism as well as morality & ethics using excellent infrastructural and technological support.

Mission: The mission of SVGI is to focus on all round development of students’ personality. It focuses on spreading quality education throughout the society. The college aims to be a center of excellence and achieve the highest level of academic standards.

The Colleges under SVGI are:

• Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science
• Swami Vivekananda Institute of Management and Computer Science
• Shree Ramakrishna Institute of Science and Technology
• Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science & Technology

CIEM Kolkata is a good college for pursuing engineering & management in Kolkata. The college came into existence in 2003. It has its affiliation with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Tech, Kolkata (MAKAUT), and has its accreditation with the NAAC under the B+ category. The college also provides non-AICTE courses & AICTE-approved courses.

The college offers undergrad courses such as B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, and Bachelor in Medical Lab Technology. These are three and four-year courses; the student will receive an undergraduate degree and will have a bunch of information about their respective courses. AICTE approves these courses. The college also has a postgrad course, i.e. MBA. The MBA is a 2-year post graduation course with paid internship and is designed to turn students into professionals by developing skill sets in different management activities.

If a student wants to grow and nurture their professional abilities, the International School of Business & Media, Kolkata should be one of their choices. ISB&M Kolkata, founded by Dr. Pramod Kumar, started its journey in Kolkata in the year 2004 and comes under the top 2% B-School in terms of education and career.

According to the founder, the students are provided with an excellent educational environment and their sense of responsibility and ethics are fostered here. They have set their eyes on achieving long-term goals where the students are molded to lead the global business world and develop their relations with existing professionals and educationists in the corporate arena. To meet the requirements of the changing business atmosphere, the college aims to keep improving its curriculum.

It has more than 2500 alumni in various positions at renowned organisations along with a highly qualified faculty. The teachers at the institute have been associated with the top B-Schools of India through education/working experience and have multiple teaching methods like lectures, case studies, group projects, management-related games, live assignments, and many more.

The International School of Business & Media, Kolkata offers a 2-year dual specialisation Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program that is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It offers a flagship PGDM program in

The duration of these programs is 2 years which includes 6 trimesters combined with an 8-week summer internship. The curriculum of ISB&M has core and elective courses that are blended with workshops to form a strong base for the students and build their capabilities. The student is required to complete a minimum of 22 core courses, 20 elective courses, and 8 weeks of a summer internship to finish the PGDM program. It also has foundation courses that the students can choose to develop their proficient skills.

*More details on the courses and their specialisations offered are mentioned in the college’s brochure. 

In 1905, Goenka College was established as a Government educational institute in Kolkata, West Bengal. The institute is affiliated with University of Calcutta, accredited by NAAC with “A” grade and approved by AICTE and UGC. Moreover, it is also recognised by MHRD. The College provides UG and PG courses in the streams of Commerce and Management.

Mission: Goenka College’s mission is to be an outstanding institute in developing individuals for the contribution in the welfare of society and nation.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to maintain the college as a developing learning centre while aiming at attaining global academic standards.

Students can undertake the below mentioned courses:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (Hons.)
• Master of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
• Master of Business Administration

Established in 2005, the Sammilani Teachers’ Training College is a renowned co-education B.Ed institution situated in Kolkata. Recognised by the National Council of Teachers Education (N.C.T.E) and UGC, it is also accredited by NAAC and affiliated with the University of Calcutta.

The college’s vision is to provide on-campus/distance learning to its students and help them inculcate moral and social habits. They believe they must increase the quality of teachers’ education and provide purposeful education to them. It also has different methods of teaching fast and slow learners.
The main courses provided at the Sammilani Teachers’ Training College are

• B.Ed
• M.Ed- Full Time
• M.Ed- Part-Time

The institute also provides self-financed courses and Diploma in Education (D.Ed).

The existence of the Government College of Art and Craft - GCAC Kolkata dates back to 1864. The college is one among the oldest and premier institutions providing art education in India. Currently, the college is working under the jurisdiction of University of Calcutta, Kolkata and is accredited by NAAC.

Vision and Mission: The College works to achieve its vision and mission of promoting true and genuine art to the future generation and to shape the cultural trend of the nation.

GCAC Kolkata runs Bachelor’s of Fine Arts (4 years) and Master of Fine Arts in Indian painting styles, Textile Design, Ceramic Art and Pottery, Modeling and Sculpture, Graphic Design, Wood and Leather Design, and Printmaking. The medium of instruction in all the courses is English and Bengali.

Aliah University was founded in the year 2008 to educate youth of the nation. Its aim is to develop an educational institute that implements current academic strategies along with traditional values. It has approvals from statutory authorities like UGC and AICTE. It also has recognition from NCTE, INC, and WBNC.

The vision of the university is to impart quality education in the field of Engineering, Social Studies, Science, Technology, and Humanities. Its mission is to improve the moral, social, and emotional capabilities of students to make them competent scholars who can contribute to the development of the nation.

The University has 3 campuses at different locations in the city. The names of these campuses are:

• New Town Campus
• Park Circus Campus
• Taltala Campus

The different departments of the university are:

• Department of Basic Science
• Department of Engineering and Technology
• Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Department of Management and Business Administration

Calcutta Business School, also known as CBS, is one of Kolkata's top management and autonomous schools, set up in 2008. The college was established by Shikshayatan Foundation. The foundation comprises prominent businessmen and leaders.

This institution provides PGDM and Management Development Programs which are AICTE approved. The PGDM course is offered at the Bishnupur campus near Kolkata. The college also offers a PG diploma for people who are already working to enhance their careers. It is an 18-month-long course that has the approval of AICTE. There is also a 3-year BBA in Business Analytics through a partnership with MAKAUT. The college has been offering certificate and MDP programs in different segments of management.

The faculty at CBS has an impressive academic background, with several of them holding doctoral degrees from top colleges. It is one of West Bengal's top PGDM institutions. It provides a nice environment for learning and leadership activities through extracurricular activities.

Accredited by NAAC and affiliated with the University of Calcutta, the Bhawanipur Education Society College has 50+ years of experience in educating students from different backgrounds. The college began its journey in Kolkata in the year 1966 with the vision of providing education through excellence to everyone regardless of their religion or the language they speak.

It is currently educating 10,000+ students with the help of 160+ faculty members. The teachers at the institute have the finest knowledge and teaching wisdom. They coach and mentor the students whilst being supportive and friendly.

The Bhawanipur Education Society College offers sixteen courses under the departments of Arts, Commerce, Science, and Business Administration. The different UG and PG courses available at BESC are mentioned below.

• The Arts Department offers B.A. (Honours) courses in English, History, Bengali, Sociology, Political Science, and Journalism & Mass Communication along with an M.A. course in English.
• The Department of Science provides B.Sc. (Honours) courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, and Electronics.
• The Commerce Department provides B.Com (Honours) and M.Com
• The Department of Business Administration offers a B.B.A. (Honours) course.

*All the bachelor's courses have duration of 3 years and the master's courses have duration of 2 years.

BESC also provides Career-Focused courses (Short-Term) such as Global Management Skills, ACCA, Cyber Security, Capital Market, Corporate Communication, CFP, Commerce+, e-Learning, etc. 

The Jagannath Gupta Institute of Nursing Science (JINS) founded in Kolkata in the year 2016. It is a part of Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital which got affiliation from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and is accredited by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC). The institute has UG and Diploma courses in Nursing.

Future Institute of Engineering and Management is spread over an area of 5 acres and was founded in the year 2002. The institute is recognised and approved by AICTE and MAKAUT. Since its establishment, the institute has imparted quality education in the field of Engineering, Computer Science, and Management.

The vision of the institute is to transform students into strong personalities equipped with professional behaviour, knowledge, and capabilities. The mission of the institute is to meet the learning requirements of students and provide them with a diversified range of teaching methods. Students are guided by exceptionally dynamic and experienced faculty members who concentrate on making students more qualified as per the industry norms.

Indian Institute of Management Kolkata famously known as IIM Calcutta is an Autonomous University established in 1961 under a joint venture of the Government of India, School of Management (MIT), West Bengal Government, and The Ford Foundation and Indian industry. It is the first national institute offering Master’s and Research courses in Management. The institute is approved by UGC and is accredited by AACSB, Equis, and Association of MBAs.

Vision: IIM Calcutta was set with a vision to become a global centre of excellence in management studies.

Mission: Its mission is to propagate the theory and practice of management by producing inventive and moral future leaders who have the ability to transform in a globally competitive environment.

The academic programs at IIM Calcutta include MBA, MBA Executive, and Master’s in International Management (CEMS MIM). The Collaborative programs run by the institute include Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) and Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership in Manufacturing (PGPEX-VLM).

With the dream to serve society, Kalyan Bharti Trust established The Heritage College. This college started its journey in the field of academics in the year 2016 and is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.

Apart from The Heritage College, 5 more academic institutes are running under Kalyan Bharti Trust and these are:

• The Heritage Academy, Kolkata
• Heritage Business School
• Heritage Law School
• Heritage Institute of Technology
• The Heritage School

This college offers under graduation degrees in professional courses like Marketing, Accounting & Finance, English, Sociology, Mathematics & Political Science, Computer Science, Physics & Chemistry, etc.

To provide education & knowledge related to the field of Arts, Science & Commerce, Victoria Institution (college) was established in the year 1932. It is a women’s college for undergraduate studies, which strives to impart knowledge in order to encourage women's education.

The college has been accredited by NAAC with a “B+” grade and has been approved by UGC.

The college is successfully fulfilling the vision & mission of its founders.

Vision: To provide female students a favourable environment, so that they can gain required knowledge and get acquainted with professional ethics in order to move further efficiently to fulfill their goals, and grow not only professionally but also socially, by indulging into social activities conducted by the college.

Mission: Encouragement of the process of learning by providing all the necessities, and organising academic & extracurricular activities related to effective learning, so that female students can recognise their strengths and take the opportunities with full potential.

The college has a single syllabus as prescribed by the University of Calcutta along with the added courses relating to different subjects, in addition, the college also provides for certain certificate courses. It provides a course structure for General & Honors courses relating to Arts, Science & Commerce, and for the convenience of students both day as well as morning sections have been created.

In 2005, the NSHM Knowledge campus established the NSHM Institute of Health Sciences in Kolkata which offers industry-oriented education in Health Science. Here, the students are prepared to manage roles within both clinical and non-clinical organisations.

The institute has an interactive and knowledgeable faculty that works on the growth and development of the students. The students are educated about the theoretical and practical aspects of the course and are provided with the opportunity of attending industry-oriented workshops, global seminars, marketing research programs, management development programs, etc. 

The institute offers a plethora of MAKAUT-affiliated UG and PG courses in the fields of Pharmaceuticals, Psychology, Allied Sciences, and Vision Science. Students can select any of these programs that will help them meet their career aspirations:

• Pharmaceutical technology: B.Pharma, M. Pharma- Pharmacology, M. Pharma- Pharmaceutics, B.Voc- Medical Imaging Technology
• Vision Science: B.OPTM and M.OPTM
• Psychology: B.Sc. Psychology and M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Allied Health: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology, B.Sc. Yoga, BBA- Hospital Management, B.Sc. Dietetics & Nutrition, M.Sc. Dietetics & Nutrition, M.Sc. Yoga, Master of Public Health, Master of Hospital Administration

Started its journey of education in the year 2001, Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology was established under the umbrella of the Techno India group. This engineering college is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT) and AICTE has approved it.

This private institute provides UG and PG degrees in various professional courses like IT, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Geotechnical Engineering, etc.

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is the oldest scientific institution in Asia founded in the year 1876. IACS Kolkata is presently working as an autonomous research institution governed and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Government of West Bengal. It is approved by UGC with a deemed-to-be university status on 4^th June, 2008.

Vision: IACS works with a vision to pursue basic sciences at the highest level to compete globally and to become a global leader and attain international acclaim.

Mission: The institute aims to pursue all possible applications of original research in areas like organic electronics, synthesis of drugs, solar energy research, development of bio-active gel, development of new light sources, green chemistry, and Co₂ sequestering.

IACS is providing degrees in programs like Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D in Biological Science, Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s program in Science, and Integrated Master’s and Ph.D programs in Science in the following schools functioning under it:

• School of Chemical Sciences
• School of Applied & Interdisciplinary Sciences
• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Materials Sciences
• School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences

Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology was established to mould the values of the students so that they can learn the art of achieving excellence in their profession. The SVIST institute is a part of the Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutes and was founded in 2008 in Kolkata.

The AICTE-approved institute claims to provide a unique learning experience in the field of Science and Technology as well as believes in the holistic development of the students. SVIST is Accredited by NAAC and affiliated with MAKAUT and also provides free classes for developing skills like Soft Skills, Grooming, and Aptitude. It also provides free GATE coaching to the students.

It aims to provide high standards of education which are achieved by the college’s experienced faculty. The institute is a well-known education center that provides the following courses: 

• B.Tech in (ME, EEE, CSE, ECE, and CE)
• Polytechnic in (ME and CST)
• Master in Business Administration

Established in 1998, Vidyasagar College of Optometry is an NGO registered under the Society Registration Act (1961) by the West Bengal Government. This private institute is affiliated with MAKAUT, Kolkata and it works to set the benchmark for creating a professional academic environment in the field of optometry. Apart from this, it is accredited by the Optometry Council of India.

To provide the students with professional education related to eye and vision care, the college offers UG and PG degrees in Optometry.

The year 2011 is a milestone in the educational world as this year St. Mary's Group of Institutions laid the foundation of St. Mary's Technical Campus in Kolkata. The programs that students can pursue in this institute are affiliated with AICTE, MAKAUT, and West Bengal State Council of Technical Education.

The St. Mary's Technical Campus’ vision is to emerge as a global institute that will create and spread innovative knowledge among learners by implementing unique teaching techniques. The Institute desires to accomplish academic excellence along with attracting and rewarding talented young individuals.

Students can obtain degrees in B.Tech and MBA programs offered by the institute. Diploma programs are also available at the institute in different subjects.   

The Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata was founded in the year 1939 by the Government of West Bengal with an objective to provide a premium environment to cater to the academic needs of young women. The college is affiliated to the University of Calcutta and accredited with grade ‘A’ by NAAC.

The college aims to provide apex knowledge which contributes to the empowerment of girls by instilling value based learning, and encourages the all round attitude that helps them to build a future in various career fields.

The college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the departments of Science and Arts such as BA in (Sociology / Political Science / Sanskrit /etc); B.Sc in (Zoology / Chemistry / Economics / Computer Science /etc); MA in (English / Political Science / Bengali); M.Sc in (Geography / Botany / Microbiology /etc) The college also offers diploma course in Multimedia and Animation, Public Relations and Advertising, Computer Application, etc.

Since 2004, Kingston School of Management and Science has been imparting education in Kolkata with a mission of nurturing young individuals in the field of Management and Science. MAKAUT has approved the programs of the Institute and it also has an ISO 9001:2015 Certification.    

Students can get degrees in BCA (Hons.), BBA (Hospital Management), B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration, B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration, and B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology. The Institute also provides certificates in Digital Marketing and Data Science with Python.

NSHM Knowledge Campus was established under the leadership of Mr. Arnab Roy and with the financial assistance of renowned entrepreneurs like Mr. Dileep Singh Mehta, Mr. Cecil Antony, and Mr. Francis Antony in the year 2004.  The college is affiliated with MAKAUT and is approved by the AICTE.

Through the provided list of Schools the Campus offers UG and PG courses:

• NSHM Media School
• NSHM Institute of Health Sciences
• NSHM Design School
• NSHM Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management
• NSHM Institute of Computing & Analytics
• NSHM Business School

To nurture the talent of students and make them professionally competent, the college has 5 centres that offer various short-term programs and arrange co-curricular activities. The 5 centres are:

• NSHM Centre for Sports & Wellness - Uday
• NSHM Centre for Social Action - Outreach
• NSHM Centre for Language & Communication - CLC
• NSHM Centre of Creative & Performing Arts - Aangan
• Centre for Innovation & Incubation - TAG

At NSHM faculty members create a knowledge hub for students where they can learn and acquire skills. The institute largely focuses on introducing engaging and new pedagogical approaches for students so that they can gain more prominent knowledge and required capabilities.

The institute focuses on opportunities that can transform the lives of students for a better future. The key purpose of the campus is to increase the quality of education by promoting a creative education ambiance for the students. 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Kolkata also known as IIFT Kolkata was established in the year 1963 as an autonomous body with an aim of contributing in the skill development for the International trade sector in India. It was declared Deemed to be University in 2002 and is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade. The institute is also accredited by AACSB.

Vision: IIFT has a vision of becoming a prominent institute in International Business research, training and learning.

Mission: It aims to develop a learning environment that allows people to become leaders in international business with compassion towards the general public.

IIFT Kolkata while focusing on International Business Management and Strategy has been offering a range of diversified courses like MBA, Ph.D in Management, MA, Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, Post Graduate Certificate courses in International Business and Finance, Certificate courses in Export Import Management, etc.

To provide competent and professionally trained individuals for the hospitality industry, the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management was founded in 2006 in Kolkata. The accreditation and affiliation with of the institute are approved by UGC, NAAC (accredited University), AICTE, and NCVT.

The vision of ITHM is to embed young learners with technical and management knowledge along with aspiring them to march on the path of academic excellence. The ultimate purpose of the institute is to focus on the 360° development of students to make them professional and ethical towards their profession.  

Students can pursue degrees in the field of Hospitality & Tourism and an MBA. They can also have a diploma in Aviation and Hospitality & Hotel Management.     

In 2004, the Kingston Law College was founded and got its approvals and affiliations with BCI, WBSU, and the Ministry of Higher Education, West Bengal.

Courses offered by the college include BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB, and LLB to educate and upgrade the knowledge of young minds in the field of law. The vision of the college is to produce individuals who can become dedicated and honest legal professionals as well as contribute to getting justice for the clients.

The qualified and eminent faculty members of the college build a learning environment for learners where they can grasp knowledge and learn to implement acquired skills professionally with due consideration for economic, ethical, and ecological issues. 

Army Welfare Education Society with a vision of establishing a business institute renowned for professional excellence in the field of management laid the foundation of the Army Institute of Management in 1997 in Kolkata. An ISO 9001: 2015 Certificate is permitted to the institute and has affiliations from MAKAUT and approved by AICTE. 

The purpose of the institute lies in empowering students by delving them into an educational procedure that consists of innovative, practical, and technological-driven management programs. The Institute has also been awarded with “The Skill Development Leadership Award 2023” at the World HRD Congress.