B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali at Nehru College

If you are looking at B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali, Nehru College runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 150 seats a year.

Nehru College is a public/government institute, founded in 1965. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Nehru College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Nehru College has not published a fee for B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Nehru College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to Nehru College or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Nehru College runs 4 BA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in History

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Nehru College compare with other colleges offering BA?