## Bethune College

`college/bethune-college` · College · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-09-28 · as listed, not verified yet

State institution · Kolkata, West Bengal · Arts

The oldest women's college in Asia, grown out of the school J. E. D. Bethune founded in 1849 and running degree classes since 1879, Bethune is a West Bengal government college with a NAAC A+ grade. India's first women graduates studied here, and so did two of Bengal's most famous women revolutionaries. Expect small batches, very low fees and a hostel on the Hedua campus in north Kolkata.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Type | State institution · State Government | as listed, not verified yet |
| Where | Kolkata, West Bengal | as listed, not verified yet |
| NAAC | A | as listed, not verified yet |
| Founded | 1879 | as listed, not verified yet |
| UG fee a year (listed) | ₹1,371 | as listed, not verified yet |
| PG fee a year (listed) | ₹6,561 | as listed, not verified yet |
| Placed (listed) | 2% | as listed, not verified yet |
| Median salary (listed) | ₹2.2 L a year | as listed, not verified yet |
| University | University of Calcutta | as listed, not verified yet |
| Website | https://www.bethunecollege.ac.in/ | verified |
| Shiksha rating | 4.15/5 (57 reviews) | as listed, not verified yet |
| Outlook 2026 | #75 B.A. | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Campus Binge college data (campusbinge.in)](https://campusbinge.in/colleges/Bethune%20College), 2026-09-28
2. Listed on Shiksha, via Campus Binge, 2026-09-28
3. Checked by the Campus Binge data team, 2026-09-28
4. Campus Binge editorial description
5. [Bethune College (official website)](https://www.bethunecollege.ac.in/)
6. Rankings as listed on Shiksha, via Campus Binge