List of Colleges in India

Set up in the year 1999, the RCC Institute of Information Technology is the only institute that is working under an autonomous Society. This engineering institute is affiliated with MAKAUT, West Bengal, and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

This private institution offers degrees in different programs like Bachelor and Master of Technology and Master in Computer Science.

SurTech Kolkata was established in 2009 under the sponsorship of the JIS Foundation. It is approved by AICTE and affiliated with MAKAUT and the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.

The courses offered by the college are

• B.Tech in Automobile Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering
• M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Civil Engineering and Automobile Engineering
• B.Voc in Electronic Manufacturing Services
• D.Voc in Automobile Servicing

The institute desires to become one of the leading technological institutes that transform exceptional teaching approaches within society to create innovative world leaders. The endeavours of faculty assist students in becoming morally and ethically responsible towards mankind. To make students productive and engage in learning, the institute focuses on providing quality education.

Being approved by AICTE and affiliated with MAKAUT, the Institute of Advance Management was founded in the year 1989. This institute was established with the mission to provide world-class training and academic assistance in the field of Hospitality Management.

This institute offers UG and Diploma degrees in programs like Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration, Hotel & Catering Management, Culinary Science, Bartending, Pâtisserie, Airline Operations, etc.

Surendranath College for Women was founded in 1948 to impart higher education to female students from partition-affected families. It was earlier known as Ripon College. It is NAAC accredited and functions under the jurisdiction of University of Calcutta.

Vision: The vision of college is to enlighten and empower young women by providing quality and value-based education. It also aims to enable students to seek employment and transform them into confident and self-reliant individuals.

Mission: The mission of college is to provide meaningful education to female students coming from marginal families and emphasises towards their holistic development.

Camellia Institute of Technology Kolkata was founded in 2007 and is approved by AICTE and affiliated with MAKAUT. The campus of the college stretches over 17 acres of land and is situated in Madhyamgram behind Kolkata Airport.

The college offers B.Tech and Diploma courses for students. The students can get a B.Tech degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Students can also get Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

The key objective of the institute is to create technically-sound engineers who are capable of facing the challenges of industry with their innovative and creative thinking. The faculty members of the college motivate students to delve into acquiring appropriate skills and accomplish their academic objectives with excellence.

Under the protection of the Guru Nanak Education Trust, the Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology was founded in the year 2005. With the aim to attain the goal of excellent research and academic environment, this college is affiliated with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, and AICTE and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

Being ranked 84^th among the Pharmacy colleges in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022, GNIPST offers professional under-graduation and post-graduation degrees in Pharmacy.

Bengal Fine Arts College was established in the year 1979 in Chandpara, West Bengal, Kolkata. The college is a Private Educational Institute which provides education in the area of Humanities and Arts. This institute is approved by UGC and affiliated to IKSVV, Khairagarh.

The objective of this university is to uplift and encourage the backward people by providing education and training to enlighten the folk, traditional art and culture.

The college provides the following degree courses:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting and Sculpture)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Classical - Vocal Music)

Bengal Institute of Technology was established in 2000, as a private institute to provide higher education and training to the students in the field of engineering as well as technology. The institute has been accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE. The institute has received an affiliation from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University (MAKAUT), Kolkata.

Vision: The vision is to achieve the goal of becoming the best higher educational institute in the field of technology, by providing quality training and academic knowledge to the students, so that they become skilful and capable of helping the society in its growth.

Mission: The mission of this institute is towards the promotion of teaching and learning abilities in the field of technology through the help of modern facilities and techniques, so that the students become academically strong and get practical knowledge of this field.

The institute provides admission, particularly in the departments of engineering. Under graduate courses are provided by the institute which include B.Tech in Biotechnology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, etc.

The glorious journey of the Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management was started in the year 1995 in Kolkata with the motive of establishing a reputed educational centre that provides students opportunities to gain knowledge about practical and theoretical applications of academics. The courses provided by the institute are recognised by AIU and UGC approved State Government University.

The key purpose of the Institute is to educate students by applying state-of-art teaching methods and inculcating cultural, social, and entrepreneurial spirits within them. The vision of the institute lies in accomplishing academic excellence that builds a committed and compassionate attitude among students so that they can attain success in career.  

The offered UG programs are BBA, BBA in Hospital Management, B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, BBA in Business Analytics, and B.Sc in Media Science. In PG courses the institute offers an MBA degree.   

To facilitate students with exchange programs and support Academia-Industry communication, the Institute has MoU with worldwide Universities like PathumThani University, Suan Dusit University, Universal Business School Sydney, Mingdao University, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Rajamangala University of Technology, Thai Global Business Administration Technological College, and Universitas IVET.     

Established under the Jyotirmoy Education and Welfare Foundation, the Jyotirmoy School of Law imparts legal education since the year 2008. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta and accredited from BCI. The institute aims to become one of the finest private law schools in the nation by developing a diverse scholars who will have a sense of integrity and legal ethics.  The vision of the institute is to prepare excellent future lawyers that serve the global community with excellence.

Along with these, the school aims at disseminating interdisciplinary legal education that is professionally relevant.  For fulfilling this purpose the school offers an Integrated 5 year Law Program BA LL.B to the students.

Panihati Mahavidyalaya was established in 1976 as a Degree College which is affiliated with West Bengal State University (WBSU), Kolkata. The college is recognised by UGC under section 2(f) & 12(B) and accredited by NAAC.

Mission: To provide quality education with modern approach and to graduate creative and responsible individuals who can make a contribution in the development of global society.

Vision:  To develop responsible students by providing meaningful education using modern techniques for catering to the needs of the nation.

The Camellia School of Engineering and Technology was established in the year 2008 and is located in Kolkata. AICTE has approved this institute for the courses it provides in the field of Engineering and Technology. The college is affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTE & VE and SD) and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (MAKAUT). It provides various UG, PG, and Diploma programs in the field of Engineering and Technical Education.

In the year 2003, the foundation of Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science and Research happened as a private dental educational centre in Kolkata. The institute covers an area of around 5.2 Acres with more than 8 floors specifically dedicated to dentistry. The recognition of the Institute is done by the Dental Council of India and the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).

The Institute’s vision is to educate students with academic excellence in the field of dentistry and its main aim is to provide qualified, professional, and competent oral health providers to society. 

The institute provides dental education by offering degrees in Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery programs.

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management was established in 1999 and is affiliated to MAKAUT, Kolkata. It is a private institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal and is approved by NCVRT, ISO, and AIMA.

It provides both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The undergraduate courses which it provides are as follows BHM, BTTM, BMS and Bachelors in Culinary Arts. The post graduate courses which it provides are MHM, Masters in Culinary Arts.

The college comes under the top ranked hotel management institutes in Kolkata. It has tie-ups with various international colleges such as Boston College of Management; Singapore, Chichester College; London, KINGS Langley College of Management; UK and many other Universities.

Since 2005, the Institute of International Trade has been imparting education in the field of Management and Administration with a vision of developing entrepreneurial spirit among young individuals. The Institute got its affiliation from AICTE, MAKAUT, and UGC.

The key objective of the institute is to update young learners with the latest techniques, challenges, changes, trends, and methodologies to keep them aligned with the dynamic corporate environment. The programs that students can pursue at the institute are BBA, B.Com, PGPM, and MBA. It also offers some Certification Programs such as Intellectual Property Management, International Taxation, International Trade Management, NSE Certificate Courses, Banking & Finance, and Certified Patent Valuation Analyst Program (CPVA). 

Khudiram Bose Central College was established in the year 1893. The college is affiliated to University of Calcutta, and has been approved by UGC. Through its latest facilities and contribution in the education department, the college enriches the students with knowledge and intellect.

Vision & Mission: The College aims at enhancing the quality of the education provided to the students. The college puts its efforts in guiding the students, so that they can learn about self-reliance and be always ready to face the challenges related to the industry. The college puts its efforts in training the students, so that they can achieve their career related goals.

The educational journey of the iLEAD Kolkata was started in the year 2010 in Kolkata. MAKAUT, UGC have approved the programs presented by the Institute.

The vision of the Institute is to become an important centre of education that provides academic excellence in management, professional studies, media, technology, and allied health. The intention of the institute is to give the best learning experience to students by implementing equal emphasis on academics and extracurricular activities.   

Established over a decade, the Institute of Advance Education and Research was founded in the year 2012 with an aim to create an environment for students to behold their talent and innovation in this competitive world. This private educational institute is affiliated with MAKAUT and is recognised by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

Being recognised as the Best Emerging e-Business School of the year 2020 and Best Innovative IT College in Eastern India, this college offers multiple UG and PG degree courses in Computer Application, Cyber Security, Data Science, Hospital Management, Business Management, Teacher Education, etc.

The aim of Vivekananda Institute of Advanced Studies is to educate the students in such a way that they are ready for the hard challenges of industry life. It provides the students with enough resources to mould their academic experience to help them become morally correct citizens and problem-solving experts. Students seeking a career in Tourism, Hospitality, and Hotel Management can apply here.

The institute was established in the year 2014 in Kolkata and offers two major programs in Hotel/Hospitality and Tourism Management and Medical Laboratory Technology. Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Bachelor's courses are offered under both majors. However, Masters and MBA are only available in Medical Laboratory Technology. The Teaching faculty at VIAS has a vast knowledge of their fields.

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.