Kolkata, West Bengal | Approved By : NAAC | Estd: 1961
| Institute Type | State Government |
| Name of the Institute | Vivekananda College for Women - VCFW |
| Affiliated | 10849 |
| Approved By | NAAC |
| Established | 1961 |
| Address | Barisha, Kolkata, West Bengal 700008 , India |
| City | Kolkata |
| State | West Bengal |
| Pincode | 700008 |
| Landline | 033) 24455044 |
| info@vivekanandacollegeforwomen.org | |
| Website | www.vivekanandacollegeforwomen.org |
Welcome to Vivekananda College For Women Recollection is an essential ingredient of moulding the future. Thus history can never be effaced. Today, having achieved a certain level of academic, technical and cultural sophistication we look back to our humble beginnings. From a cozy, family set-up - a small place that was essentially a home away from home- the college has grown to become our pride and joy. Today as we stand at the dawn of a new millennium, certain memorable dates and events flash before our eyes that were milestones in the life of our beloved institution.The present Vivekananda College For Women was first established as ‘Vivekananda College, Barisha’, in the year 1950, as an Intermediate College under the scheme for ‘.dispersal’ of ‘displaced students’ from Calcutta. For the first two years the College had no separate building. Classes were held in the west block of Barisha High School situated on the southern side of the present college building. From the time of its inception the last century saw the institution emerge from its cocoon of shabby-genteel parochialism and valorously take on the challenges of globalization. The road was long but never weary. Step by step the principals, teachers and staff one after another contributed their unflagging energies to help The college aims at the academic, intellectual, moral and economic uplift of students. Mental alertness, cultural exposure, physical fitness, secular outlook, crisis management and intellectual resourcefulness are some of the qualities it seeks to imbue in students. The outreach programmes of the college try to ensure that enterprising and career-minded students find keys to future self-advancement and economic self-sufficiency.Named after Swami Vivekananda, the great social reformer, the college sees itself as preparing young women for the greater challenges of life. Vivekananda College for Women plays a vital role in the expansion of higher education among the Indian women following the philosophy of Swamiji. The thrust area of the College is to ensure barrier-free higher education to the deserving girl students. Our initiatives are guided mainly by goal of equitable access which includes Equality, Quality and Excellence, Relevance and Value-based education.
NAAC - National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Computer Laboratory
Considering today's need for computerization, our College is proud to have all the infrastructure facilities in certain faculties such as Commerce, Geography and Mathematics. These departments have their own computer laboratories with modern equipment and necessary software (Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Matlab, Latex, C++ software, etc.) to meet the needs of students. In addition, the library also has an e resource center, which provides access to e resources among other things.
Library
Shahid Bhagat Singh College has a fully computerized barcode library. The library has a computer lending system with barcodes. We have two computers dedicated to OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) book searches. This collection is enriched by his over 86,796 books on various research fields. The library also subscribes to over 100 of his periodicals in various fields (national and international, specifically Harvard Business Review, The Economist, etc.). The library also has a small computer lab for accessing electronic resources subscribed to by the College of Delhi through the College's intranet and the Internet. The Library also holds orientation programs from time to time and provides orientation in electronic resources for accessing bibliographic databases and full text databases available through the College's intranet and the INFLIBNET Consortium and Information Literacy Program. Students are encouraged to inquire about various library services with Dr. Puja Anand Gulati, Librarian.
Canteen
The College campus has a spacious and well ventilated canteen building with ample seating, separate from the academic blocks. We provide students and faculty with a variety of snacks, food, tea, coffee, and other beverages at low prices. The canteen committee monitors food quality, care and hygiene. A proposal to renovate the cafeteria was recently approved by the Building Committee and Board of Directors.
Seminar Rooms
The College has two seminar rooms equipped with state of the art equipment. The College organizes seminars, workshops and lectures with the active participation of students and teachers. Prominent scientists and experts from academic and business organizations are invited to interact with students and give lectures.
B.COM - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BA - BACHELOR OF ARTS
B.SC - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
MA - MASTER OF ARTS
Official Website Visit the official website of Vivekananda College for Women, Kolkata. Most colleges provide detailed information about admission procedures, eligibility criteria, and important dates on their websites.Contact the College Look for contact details on the official website, such as phone numbers or email addresses. You can reach out to the college administration or the admission office to get specific information about the admission process.Visit the College If possible, visit the college in person and inquire about the admission process at the administrative office. You can also ask for any printed brochures or information booklets that may provide details about the admission procedure.Local News and Notifications Keep an eye on local newspapers, educational portals, or official notifications for any announcements regarding admissions at Vivekananda College for Women.Entrance Exams Depending on the course, there might be entrance exams or specific eligibility criteria. Check if the course you're interested in requires any entrance exams and prepare accordingly.Application Forms Once you have the necessary information, obtain and fill out the application form according to the instructions provided. Ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria.
Dr. Nivedita Som
Assistant Professor
Rupa Biswas
Assistant Professor
Dr. Swapna Roy
Associate Professor
Swagata Mukhopadhyay Bagchi
Assistant Professor
Dr.Nirmiti Bandopadhyay
Associate Professor
Dr. Sunanda Ray
Associate Professor
Mousumi Das
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aparna Sarkar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aparna Sarkar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tara Pramanik
Assistant Professor
Dr. Arpa Ghosh
Associate Professor
Dr. Sukanya Bhadra
Associate Professor
Dr.Amitajyoti Bagchi
Associate Professor
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