List of Colleges in India

City College was established in 1881 to impart quality education to students from every section of the society. The college is committed to become an educational institute which spreads liberal and moral religious principles amongst students. It is affiliated to University of Calcutta and approved by UGC under section 2(f) and 12(B). City College is accredited by NAAC.

Vision and Mission: The vision is to advance knowledge amongst students and is committed to provide a dynamic environment that values secularism, multiculturalism, and gender equality. The college is also committed to offer learning assistance to students and provide an atmosphere which engages constructive activities for the benefit of society.

Formerly known as New Barrackpore College, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College was established in the year 1960. APCC is affiliated to West Bengal State University (WBSU), Barasat and recognised by UGC under section 2(f) & 12 (B). The college is located in Kolkata, West Bengal imparting meaningful education in the area of Management, Arts, and Science.

Mission: To provide quality education by developing a conducive learning environment and state of art infrastructure for graduating responsible individuals with ethics and moral values.

Vision: To provide knowledge to the students with the use of advanced technology thereby developing manpower with highest standards and quality who shall work towards development of the society.

With the commencement of Independence, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru founded the Indian Maritime University, Kolkata to acknowledge the growing need for marine engineers in India. It was recognised by a different name until the year 1995 and then it was renamed as Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERI). MERI combined with (Indian Institute of Port Management) IIPM makes the Kolkata campus of the Indian Maritime University.

The university aims to impart learning opportunities and other useful resources to the cadets. The institute’s curriculum is designed so they can appear for the MEO-Examinations conducted by the Ministry of Shipping (MOS).

IMU-Kolkata offers one UG program (4 Years) and two PG programs (2 Years) that include:

• B.Tech in Marine Engineering
• M.Tech in Marine Engineering & Management
• MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management

Apart from these programs, it conducts STCW and MEO Class-I preparatory courses as well.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science was founded in the year 2000, under the flagship of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. The institute is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and approved by AICTE. It is also accredited by NAAC.

The institute aspires to become a leading Business School in the country offering skills development, quality knowledge, and professional competency to the young generation making them effective and efficient individuals, who can develop a supportive and creative business environment where everyone can discover their potential. The key objective of the institute is to impart a transformational learning experience to students in the field of management embedded with ethical values and modern methodologies.

NSHM Knowledge Campus established NSHM Business School in 2007 in Kolkata intending to shape young minds and help them in acquiring skills that can assist them to lead global organisations and make them future entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers. Affiliation of the school has been done with MAKAUT, approval by AICTE, and accreditation by NAAC. 

The School is committed to prepare management professionals for global industries by providing the best management education. The business and management programs offered by the NSHM Business School are:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Hospital Administration
• MBA + Harvard Business School Online

Bidhannagar College was founded in 1984 with the objective to impart knowledge amongst students. It is a government college under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. Bidhannagar College is affiliated to West Bengal State University (WBSU).

Vision: The vision of the college is to empower young minds by imparting knowledge and developing a sense of responsibility towards society. It aims at holistic development and inculcating leadership qualities amongst students. Moreover, it also aims to ensure that students are free from prejudices and gender-biasness.

Mission: The mission is to assure discipline amongst students, provide value education, and graduate moral, social, and intellectual individuals.

Energized by a class of educationists and intellectuals, in the year 2000, the Gandhi Institute of Management and Technology was established. Based on the values and learning of Mahatma Gandhi, this college is affiliated with MAKAUT, NIESBUD, Bharat Sevak Samaj, Himalayan University, and Singhania University.

The vision of this institute was born with the aim to communicate a standard education system by providing UG and PG courses like Nursing, Hospital Management, Business Administration, and Hotel Management.

In 2010, the foundation of the Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science was laid in Kolkata under the Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions. The institute is affiliated to MAKAUT and accredited by NAAC.

The main objective of the institute is to correlate the modern values of the present technical world with the traditional principles of India for the overall development of students. The uniqueness of the institute lies in its training techniques which are a mixture of spiritualism and professionalism to increase the abilities of students.   

SBIHM School of Management is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, and was established back in the year 1999. SBIHM is affiliated with MAKAUT and is approved by UGC. SBIHM is known to be one of Kolkata's best hotel management colleges. The institute is even affiliated with the AHA, USA. And the institute is a member of AIMA, HARAI, and FHRAI.

The institute offers numerous Diploma, UG, and PG degrees in various streams. The institute is especially known in the hospital, hotel, business, information technology, and media disciplines. The institute offers BBA, BMS, and BCA courses. And the institute even offers various courses in management like BHHA and BBAHM.

South Calcutta Law College was established in 1970. It is affiliated with University of Calcutta, Kolkata and is recognised by BCI. The college provides state-of-art facilities and high standard legal education to the students.

The aim is to become a recognised institute that provides quality education. It focuses on upgrading the teaching-learning process by using various modern teaching aids and techniques.

The undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the college are as follows:

• B.A.LL.B
• B.A.LL.B (Hons.)
• LL.M

Recognised by UGC, affiliated with MAKAUT and accredited by NAAC, the Institute of Genetic Engineering was founded in the year 2003 to promote modern training, testing, and education to the world.

This private Genetic Engineering Institute offers UG, PG, and Ph. D. degrees in professional programs like Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Computer Application, Microbiology, etc.

With a mission of promoting academic excellence in all areas of teaching-learning procedure, St. Xavier's University was founded in 2017 in Kolkata. UGC has approved the university.

The University’s vision is to inspire young males and females to achieve commitment, compassion, competence, and principles to become responsible individuals toward society. The University offers UG, PG, MBA, LLB, and Ph.D. courses to the students.   

The West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) Kolkata is the second university in India providing education and conducting research in veterinary and animal sciences, fishery sciences and dairy sciences. The university was set-up in the year 1995 and has gained “State University” status with the approval of UGC.

The university is working to fulfill its objective of providing quality education in the livestock and fisheries sectors to increase productivity and to accelerate innovative technologies to cater to the needs of the farming community in West Bengal.

WBUAFS offers UG, PG, and research level courses in diverse areas relating to livestock and fisheries sectors. M.V.Sc and Ph.D in Animal Nutrition, Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, M.F.Sc in Fishing Technology & Engineering, M.F.Sc and Ph.D in Aquaculture, B.Tech (Dairy Technology), M.Tech in Dairy Engineering are some of the courses run by the university. The complete list of all the courses provided by the university is available on the official website of WBUAFS. The multiple programs run by the university are headed under three faculties, namely:

• Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science
• Faculty of Dairy Technology
• Faculty of Fishery Sciences

The Central Institute of Hotel and Hospitality Management was established in the year 2005 in Kolkata. This institute offers a wide range of Diploma, Degree, and Certificate courses to students in the areas of Hospitality, Management, Aviation, and Tourism. CIHM is affiliated with NSDM and NCVTE and all the courses are approved by UGC. Apart from these, it has the following certifications:

• Certified by the Ministry of Skill Development
• Certified by the Ministry of MSME Govt. of India
• Certified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Govt. of India
• Certified by ISO

Moreover, to add to the institute’s reputation, it is accredited by the International Accreditation Organisation, International Accreditation Services, and International Accreditation Forum.

Founded in the year 2011, the International School of Design was established with the aim of setting higher academic standards and ideology in the education system. The college has been recognised by HGU and is approved.

Being identified as the ‘Best Design School’ in India, this institute provides various diplomas and UG & PG degrees in programs like interior design, graphic design, and fashion design.

Newtown Institute of Nursing Science was developed in the year 2020 in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Institute is recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC). It is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata.

With the motive of imparting financial education to the young generation, BSE Institute Limited Kolkata was established in 1989. The institute trains students so that they can become successful individuals in their professional careers. Different Universities and Authorities approve the courses of the Institute.

The trainers and coaches appointed within the institute are experts and qualified in their respective fields. They teach students with intensive experience and knowledge that help them in designing courses as per the market demands.   

Founded under the aegis of Rabindra Shiksha Samity, the Rabindra Shiksha Sammillani Law College is located in Kolkata and provides professional exposure to the students. The college aims at imparting competent education to the students with an aim to develop their skills and enable them to pursue a career in the Legal profession in a professional and ethical way while maintaining faith in the rich cultural heritage of the country.

The institute is affiliated to the University of Calcutta and approved by the Bar Council of India and the Department of Higher Education. The institute has co-curricular and extra-curricular activities providing the students with a healthy and stress-free atmosphere.

The institute offers a 5 Years Integrated/ Composite BA LL.B course to the students willing to pursue legal education.

The foundation of George Telegraph Training Institute was laid in 1920 and is affiliated with Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU). The Institute offers a plethora of vocational courses. It is approved by NSDC.

Vision: To instil vocational and industry ready skills and knowledge in students.

Mission: To make sure the students are provided with the hands-on experience and attain employment or become self-employed in their professional fields.

In 1962 with a mission to train and empower young women with the practical capabilities and academic excellence required to face corporate challenges, JD Birla Institute was founded as a private institute under the affiliation of Jadavpur University. The Institute got its approvals and recognition from NAAC and certification from NIRF and AISHE.

The vision of the institute is to impart standard education that is integrated with consistency, integrity, and diligence. The Institute has the following departments under which it offers different programs:

• Department of Textile Science, Clothing & Fashion Studies
• Department of Management  
• Department of Interior Designing
• Department of Food Science & Nutrition Management
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Human Development

The Bangabasi College was established in 1887 with an aim to deliver value based academic experiences to its students with a futuristic goal and at the same time instilling a sense of nationalism. The college is affiliated to The Calcutta University and accredited by NAAC.

The college offers various undergraduate courses which provide a wide scope in the streams of BA and B.Sc under Department of Languages (Sanskrit / Bengali / English), Department of Social Sciences (Political Science / Sociology / History / Philosophy / Psychology), Department of Pure Sciences (Computer Science / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Economics / Geography), Department of Biological Sciences (Zoology / Botany / Anthropology / Psychology), apart from this, the college also offers B.Com (General) and M.Sc (Zoology).

BBIT Kolkata is a technical college that came into existence in 2009. The college promotes co-curricular and recreational engagement among its students. It promotes self-discipline, imagination, and innovative thinking. The college has all the modern technology so that it can meet the industry demands. The college is accredited by NAAC and its B.Tech programs are approved by NBA.

The college offers a wide range of courses, including the MBA programme and B.Tech in ECE, CE, CSE, ME, and EE. The college also has 5 polytechnic diploma programmes in ETCE, CST, MECE, and EE. The M.Tech programmes in CSE and EE also started in the college a few years back.

Started in the year 2006, Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi and West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC), West Bengal. The courses are affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal. The institute is accredited by NBE and NABH.

Mission & Vision: The main objective of the institute is to graduate responsible and competent nurses with ethical values and morals for providing healthcare services in the nation and.

Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Center consists below mentioned institute and college:

• Peerless Institute of Nursing
• College of Physiotherapy
• Post Graduate Institute of Hospital Administration (PGIHA)

Administered and monitored by the Shikshayatan Foundation, the Shri Shikshayatan College was founded in 1955. Affiliated with the University of Calcutta, the institute was founded for girls by Sitaram Seksaria. Its motto is to empower women and impart holistic education to them so they can become self-reliant. It aims to make them capable so they can uphold moral and social values.

Offering liberal education to develop the student’s personality, the institute is located in Kolkata and is committed to maintaining a good academic standard. The Courses offered at the college include:

Founded in the year 2003, Pailan College of Management and Technology (PCMT) is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata (MAKAUT). PCMT is a successful academic institute providing education in the field of management and engineering.

The college believes in encouraging its students towards innovation and technology and provides under-graduation and post-graduation degrees in professional courses like hospital management, engineering, media science, hospitality, etc.

Formerly known as Techno India College of Technology, Techno International New Town was established under the aegis of Techno India Group in the year 2005. It is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Kolkata. The institute is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal with an aim to provide quality education in science and engineering and to groom students as experts and professionals with ethics and values.

Mission: To graduate innovators and leaders for a sustainable growth and development of economy & nation by imparting quality and transformative education through innovation, research, and entrepreneurial skills.

Vision: To develop a holistic environment by encouraging state of art research, new ideas, innovation, and leadership for enabling students to identify and face the industry & society challenges.

TINT Kolkata offers bachelors and masters degrees in the domain of Engineering, Management, and Computer Applications which are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

ELITTE Institute of Engineering and Management Kolkata was established in 2009. This institute works under “Pinnaccle Educational Trust''. The institute has received approval from AICTE. This institute is affiliated to the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education & Skill Development (WBSCT & VE & SD).

Vision: To transform the current situation of society through education in the field of technology and management, so that improvement of industry and creation of wealth can happen.

Mission: To encourage innovation through spreading awareness related to latest technology, and current industrial need for intellectual and skilled manpower.

Krystal School of Excellence is Kolkata’s biggest hospitality training centre providing a successful career to students in the field of hospitality management. Approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Government of India, the school is also affiliated with City & Guilds London, UK.

With the help of expert national and international faculty, this college provides education and professional degrees in courses like domestic and international hotel management & tourism, culinary arts, bakery, patisserie, and confectionery.

Shyambazar Law College was established by S.S Educational Trust in the year 2012 in West Bengal, Kolkata as a Private Educational Institution. This institute is recognised by Bar Council of India, approved by Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal and affiliated with University of Calcutta for providing 5 year full time BA.LL.B course.

Shyambazar Law College’s aim and objective is to deliver legal education between students with cultural, legal and ethical values for achieving academic excellence.

The 5 year full time BA.LL.B course consists of 10 semesters and each & every subject is prescribed by the Faculty Council.

Founded in the year 1945, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College was established in the pre – independence era located in Kolkata, West Bengal. College is accredited by NAAC and affiliated to University of Calcutta, and approved by UGC. College offers education in three shifts which are Morning (Girls), Day (Co-ed), and Evening (Boys).

Mission: College’s mission as a leading institution, is to provide higher education by fostering creativity, critical & innovative thinking, and lifelong learning to the students for intellectual growth and development.

Vision: To become a centre of academic excellence by providing quality knowledge and education to the students for the advancement of the nation and society.

College offer bachelors degree in the subject of Humanities, Science, and Commerce:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (Hons.) (Accounting and Finance)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)