The Bhawanipur Education Society College B.Com Review By Gorav Karnani

It’s been almost a decade since I was a part of The Bhawanipur College and will have to say that this college is one of the worst private colleges you will see. Most of the students were rowdy and no discipline in the college was maintained. I am sure it will be the same now as well. The only college in Kolkata was jam sessions were also organized and students used to come drinking and then have a quarrel. One section of the student is only seen during the exams as the attendance is not required in the college and I saw them only during exams. They were saved but certainly not the students like us. If I may call it horrendous trust me I am not exaggerating that is the education system there. The Calcutta University has some rules laid for the colleges which Bhawanipur has ignored big times. Apart from this there are few good things as well. Bhawanipur College Admissions are open for all as If you are not getting admission anywhere in Kolkata, Bhawanipur is there for you as they accept any student even if they have had passing marks in HSC.

Hehe!! I still have to answer this? Horrendous is what I have called It earlier now I have an even better word and that is bogus. Attendance not required is still acceptable but the college doesn't even care whether the students are in the class or busy fighting with each other. To get the tag of Don of the college was the ultimate goal of some of the students. It was during our time that B.Com (Hons) was divided in semesters and I wish the college knew what semester means as they had internals the same day when the main exams were conducted. If you want to spend for coming to this college rather spend it in getting admission in other private colleges of Kolkata like Techno India University and Sister Nivedita University but avoid BESC for sure would be my advice.

Most time the classes are off and not because of students. It’s because the teachers too are laid back and they don’t care taking the lectures. In the board where teachers designation is written all have Dr. as initials before their names means they are all PhD holders. To be honest, I am not getting words but I am laughing throughout as if the PhD holders are not serious then who else on this earth are. Taking care of the education is the last thing in faculty’s mind.

From what I have heard that students are getting placed at BESC. I would request all to please first check whether it’s true or not. In our days we had no placements and it wouldn’t have held any meaning as we just got graduated from there. In terms of knowledge I don’t think I had any and didn’t even know the basics.

This is surprising as the number of outsiders in the college is quite a few. The trend was intact during our time and the money minded college if had some sharp brains would have certainly build a hostel. The outsiders first of all don’t come to this college and still if you want to the college location is good and you will find cheap residential facility in the vicinity of college. Don’t have to go far as nearby there are ample options to choose from.

Since the college is private and is one of the costliest colleges of Kolkata University the Infrastructure is great. The library which was always empty had few rules like you can only take 3 books at a time had for sure over 50,000 books. The auditorium which is air-conditioned is where I have completed my sleep during boring seminars is one of the best. One new auditorium of double the size was getting constructed then means it must be there now. The college sports ground is great and was at least serious in this department as the college University team did exceptionally and during University final match the guest of honors was none other than the former cricketer Manoj Tiwary. One building is dedicated for the artists as it has dance room, singing room, photography room, and theatre stage as well. The college has produced some Bengali actors like Nicolette Bird, and Naman Shaw are alumni of this college. The infrastructure of the college was worth but the education system was pathetic.

If you are a fan of action films then BESC is the place for you. Every now and then the fights inside the college can be watched live. If one gets beaten in the college then wait till evening as you will see a gang-war outside the college in evening. For the students engaged with clubs of the college can live college life in full swing. The prominent personalities visit is common in the college and personalities from all walks of the like Mamta Banerjee, Sourav Ganguly, and Sushmita Sen all have graced the college events. The college fest called Umang was one of the best fest during our days. The college was no short of talent from artists to sports we had talented people in various categories. I don’t know but I am sure some of the Bhawanipur students must have become politicians as well.