Surendranath College in Kolkata was established in the year 1884 and is one of the most prestigious West Bengal institutions of higher education. The affiliated college was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It offers varied undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its campus stretches on compact 0. 785 acres, and the student strength is 4,214 with a strength of 130 faculty members.
Surendranath College has equipped itself with all modern facilities to further its academic pursuits. The library is one of the oldest and finest institutions in this college, spread over an area of 3,283 square feet. In addition to this, it has a central repository and 15 departmental libraries. The sports facility is shared with St Paul's C. M.
College, and indoor games such as table tennis, carom, and chess are available. The infrastructure of the IT setup is very strong and ensures that the students are in touch with the most recent in technology. A canteen caters to the epicurean tastes of the college community, while an auditorium that accommodates 320 people is at one's disposal for events and seminars.
At the same time, the alumni network is kept alive through a strong alumni association bonding past and present students together. Surendranath College has a wide range of 27 academic courses in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most of these courses are full time, giving commitment towards comprehensive education within the college. Degree Name Total No. of Seats Total Fees BA 500 Rs 21,670 B.
Com 340 Rs 22,630 B. Com Accounting and Finance Hons 201 Rs 23,530 B. Sc Pure Science 183 Rs 26,830 B. Sc Chemistry Hons 102 Rs 35,830 Surendranath College admits students on the basis of merit with slight differences in the procedure for each course. In undergraduate courses, admission is usually made based on the candidate's performance at the 10+2 level examinations.