Loreto College

Loreto College, Kolkata was established in 1912. It is a women’s college affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It was the first college in West Bengal to be assessed by NAAC. It was awarded the highest rating of five stars in 2000. 

Loreto College was Re-accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) in December 2006 and was awarded an A grade. The College had the 3rd Cycle of Re-accreditation by NAAC in September 2012 and was awarded an A grade. The college was recognized by the N.C.T.E. (National Council of Teacher Education) and was awarded the B++ grade by NAAC in 2003. The UGC (University Grants Commission) has recognized Loreto College as a College with Potential for Excellence in 2006 and again in 2011.

The University Grants Commission has awarded the college with a new Certified Career Oriented Course in Human Rights & Empowerment with effect from July 2013.

Loreto College Kolkata Admissions will be made on the basis of merit. The college aims to develop high academic standards and inculcate values of leadership, commitment, and selfless service.

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• Highlights
• Infrastructure
• Loreto College Kolkata Courses
• Departments
• Loreto College Kolkata Fees
• FAQs
• Loreto College Kolkata Eligibility Criteria
• Loreto College Kolkata Admissions

Loreto College Highlights:

Loreto College Kolkata began as an extension of the School Department of Loreto House. To inculcate computer literacy and proficiency in all students, the college provides a self-financing Computer Centre. A Women’s Cell conducts classes for economically and socially deprived illiterate young women. It aims at employment through literacy and skills. The highlights of the Loreto College are mentioned below:

Loreto College Infrastructure:

Loreto College Kolkata provides superior infrastructure. The college provides the Hostel facilities to the students in the surrounding of 2km from the college. The College Library is computerized and has an excellent collection of academic books and journals with internet access to staff and students.There are over 51225 books on various disciplines including Social Sciences, Arts, Literature and History. In addition to that, the library subscribes to about 70 periodicals and 6 newspapers. The Loreto infrastructure facilities include the following:

• Classrooms
• Computerized Library
• Placement Cells
• Access Internet
• Canteen
• Research Cell

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Loreto College Courses:

Loreto College Kolkata offers many courses in various discipline. The college offers Advanced Computer Courses on Computer Programming languages like C, C++, and Java, as well as Web Designing Courses, along with Certificates, as part of the skill development program. Courses available in Loreto College are mentioned below: 

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Loreto College Departments:

Loreto College has multiple departments. At every stage of their progression through the college academic Counselling is provided for all students within their departments. The faculty members of the departments try to fulfill both the academics needs and expectations of students. By mentoring and remedial teaching, personal care is provided to the students. The departments are mentioned below:

Honors Departments:

• Education
• English
• Political Science
• Geography
• History
• Psychology
• Economics

General Departments:

• Bengali
• Hindi
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Film Studies
• Human Rights
• Mathematics
• Sociology
• Statistics

Post Graduation Departments:

• B.Ed
• MA in English

Other Departments:

• Computer

Loreto College Fees:

Loreto College Kolkata fee structure varies from one course to another course. According to University regulations, fees are to be paid for twelve months of each year, during the month of July to June. The fee for various courses are mentioned below:

• The tuition fee for offers BA and B.Sc courses at Loreto College Kolkata is INR 1800/- per anum.
• The tuition fee for B.Ed is INR 3000/- per anum.

Loreto College FAQs:

1. What is the selection procedure for the MA English?
   -The candidates are selected based on the merit list and further admission formalities should be completed in the college. 
2. Is English is compulsory at Loreto College Kolkata?
   - Yes, English is compulsory for all the students.
3. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Sc (Hons.)?
   - You must have a minimum aggregate of 60% and 65% in the related subject.

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Loreto College Eligibility Criteria:

Loreto College Kolkota provides various courses. The English subject is compulsory for all the courses. The Eligibility Criteria for various courses are mentioned below:

Loreto College Admissions:

Loreto College Kolkata provides admission for various courses. The candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria given by the college to get the admission in that particular course.

• Admission fees for the courses BA & B.Sc are INR 3000/- per anum.
• B.ED admission fee is INR 3000/- per anum.

Admission Formalities:

• The candidates have to accompany their parent for the interface meeting.
• The applicant has to collect the College Bill Book No. and Prospectus from the Accounts Office, after the verification of documents and interface meeting.
• Pay the fees online within the stipulated date online.
• Payment can be made via Net Banking / Credit Card / UPI or Cash (through SB Collect Challan Only). The debit card is not accepted.
• For completing the final admission formalities, at least one parent must accompany the student back to the college for signing the admission form, after payment of fees.
• The applicant has to carry the receipted copy of the payment made while coming to sign the admission form.

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