Raja Bazar Science College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Raja Bazar Science College of the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, was established in 1914 and is one of the premier constituent colleges under the University of Calcutta. This co-educational institution is located at the very heart of Kolkata at 92, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road and has been in the forefront of scientific education for over a hundred years.

The college offers a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines—48 courses in 6 degree programmes catering to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Raja Bazar Science College is fully affiliated with the University of Calcutta , one of the oldest and most respected universities in India. The infrastructure in Raja Bazar Science College is the most advanced in support of its academic pursuits.

A well-stocked library acts as the knowledge hub for both the student and the faculty, and it provides access to rich collections of books, journals, and other digital resources. The colleges are proud of their respective departmental laboratories, which are well-equipped with modern instruments and technology, thereby enabling the students to have hands-on experience.

Moreover, the institution has provided itself with state-of-the-art IT infrastructure so that students are familiar with the very latest knowledge of technology in their respective areas. Raja Bazar Science College offers a wide variety of courses, mainly based on science and engineering subjects. The college offers 48 courses at different levels: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral.

Some of these flagship courses include B. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Information Technology, besides M. Sc. courses in Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Psychology. Other specialised courses include M. Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics , Chemical Engineering, and VLSI Design.

The focus on research is evident as the many PhD programmes from this institute range in Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and various engineering fields. Course Name Total Number of Seats B. Tech Chemical Engineering 40 B. Tech Radio Physics and Electronics 42 M. Sc Chemistry 74 M. Sc Psychology 47 M.

Sc Applied Mathematics 48 Admission to Raja Bazar Science College is purely based on merit and differs from course to course. UG Engineering courses are given mainly based on the rank secured in the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). Some courses consider the Joint Entrance Examination scores. Most postgraduate admissions, especially for the M.

Tech courses, require a valid GATE score; this is exempted for some courses for University of Calcutta B. Tech graduates. The college conducts the Research Eligibility Test (RET) in accordance with UGC criteria for PhD courses. This college accepts various national and state-level entrance examinations, such as GATE, JEE Main, WBJEE, etc.

This, hence, makes it one of the top choices for students looking to acquire quality higher education in Eastern India.