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APCC Kolkata: Admission 2024, Placement, Cut off, Fees, Courses

Kolkata, West BengalEstd 1960 WBSU, Barasat NAAC Grade A
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About Acharya Prafulla Chandra College

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Acharya Prafulla Chandra College (APCC), Kolkata is a college of higher education founded in the year1960. It is affiliated to West Bengal State University and has been accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC. The college offers BA, B.Sc., BBA at the UG level and M.Sc., MA at the PG level. It is well-equipped with infrastructural facilities and provides financial aids to needy students. The college has also a Counselling and Placement Cell for career guidance and placement of its students. 

 

APCC Kolkata Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1960 | Private
Affiliated to West Bengal State University
Accreditation NAAC
Courses Offered UG & PG
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Top recruiters Wipro, CTS, TCS
Facilities Available Hostel, Medical, Laboratories, Sports, Internet 
Official website http://apccollege.ac.in/

APCC Kolkata Courses

The following tabulation provides the necessary details on the courses offered at Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata:

Course Details
BA (Honours and General)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Subjects: Bengali, English, History, Education, Human Development, Journalism & Mass Communication, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science Sanskrit
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject
B.A (Majors)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Subjects: Advertising Sales Promotion and Sales Management
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject
B.Sc. (Honours and General)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Subjects: Anthropology, botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject
B.Sc. (Major)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Subjects: Industrial Fish & Fisheries 
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the relevant subject
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate 
M.Sc.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Subjects: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Science, Microbiology, Physics, Mathematics
  • Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. Honours in the relevant/ concerned subject
M.A.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Subjects: Bengali, History
  • Eligibility Criteria: B.A. Honours in the relevant/ concerned subject

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APCC Kolkata Admission

Admission to the courses at Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata shall be merit-based. The steps to apply for admission have been mentioned below:

  1. Students must visit the official website of the college and click on the link provided for filling up the application form.
  2. Fill in the details carefully and make the requisite payment through the payment gateway.
  3. Retain the printout of the form submitted for future reference.
  4. A merit list shall be published which shall be followed by counselling. All the required documents should be submitted on the day of admission. Students who pass the counselling must take admission on the same day.

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APCC, Kolkata Placements

Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata has a Career and Placement committee. The college has formed a structured mechanism for providing career guidance and placement to the students. The Counselling and Placement Cell in association with few external organizations organizes several lectures and counselling sessions. These are organized by the departments as well.

Several companies visit the campus for recruitments. Some of these include Wipro, CTS, TCS, WBSEDCL, various govt. sector banks and many more.

The following table provides details of the placement record of the last 3 years:

UG Placement

Academic year No. of graduating students No of students placed Median salary No. of students selected for higher studies
2016-17 1125 24 276000 140
2017-18 1112 10 240000 121
2018-19 1105 0 0 159

PG Placement

Academic year No. of graduating students No of students placed Median salary No. of students selected for higher studies
2016-17 121 21 300000 27
2017-18 128 9 216000 21
2018-19 120 8 180000 14

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APCC Kolkata Scholarships

To provide financial assistance to the poor & meritorious students, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata provides various scholarships:

  1. Stipends & Free Studentship- To help the poor and meritorious students, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata grants free Studentship/ Half- free Studentship. Students from Scheduled Castes and Tribes and Other Backward Classes and Minority Communities are entitled to special stipends.
  2. Medhabritti Prakalpa of the Students’ Union- In the year 2014, the Students’ Union introduced a Merit Scholarship Scheme for the meritorious but poor students. A scholarship equivalent to six months’ college fees shall be granted to the students securing the highest marks in the second and third-year classes of B.A. as well as B.Sc. streams.
  3. Students’ Benevolent Fund- This project is entirely funded by the teachers of APCC. The aim of Students’ Benevolent Fund is to provide financial aid to the poor yet meritorious students of the college.

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APCC Kolkata Facilities

To cater to the need of the students and the staff, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata provides a variety of facilities. These include:

  • Hostels: Separate hostels are provided to boys and girls. Girls’ hostel has a capacity of 80 students. Boys’ hostel is available for the SC/ ST/ OBC students of the district with a capacity of 80 students.
  • Medical Facilities: Recently, a policy named ‘Students Safety Insurance Policy’ of United India Insurance Company Limited has been introduced. The college plans to include all students under this scheme. A 16 station multi gymnasium has been installed under the supervision of a trained instructor. 
  • Laboratories: Sophisticated and well-equipped laboratories are made available in the departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Electronics, Anthropology, Botany, Food & nutrition, Zoology.
  • Sports: The college provides several infrastructural sports facilities to the students. These include a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, badminton court, 16 station multi gym equipment, indoor games like table tennis, carom and chess.
  • Seminar Hall: The college has an air-conditioned seminar room with advance technical facilities which is used for debates, seminars, council meeting and society’s events etc.
  • Auditorium: There is a fully furnished 2 tier auditorium with a sitting capacity of 750.
  • Internet: Computer laboratories have been networked using LAN by 32/16-bit switches. The college has been provided with twenty landlines with broadband connection distributed in different departments. Ten of these have wireless modem because of which most of the lab-based departments already have a Wi-Fi enabled environment. Work is in progress to set up a separate broadband network to make the entire campus Wi-Fi enabled. 

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APCC Kolkata FAQs

Ques. What is the ‘Students Safety Insurance Policy’ that APCC Kolkata has implemented for its students?

Ans. ‘Students Safety Insurance Policy’ of United India Insurance Company Limited provides insurance support to the policyholder in case of an accident as per the laid terms and conditions. An amount of Rs. 112/- plus the service tax @14.5% is to be paid towards the annual premium of this scheme.

Ques. What is the eligibility criterion to apply for Stipends & Free Studentship at APCC Kolkata?

Ans. To apply for Free Studentship, the student must have secured at least 50% marks (boys) and 45% marks (girls) in the last qualifying examination. At least 15% of the total students in the college are granted a concession. Scheduled Castes and Tribes Students, Other Backward Classes and Minority Communities Students are entitled to special stipends.

Ques. What is the procedure to apply for Stipends & Free Studentship at APCC Kolkata?

Ans. The applications for Free Studentship must be addressed to the Principal in the prescribed form by the eligible students within the set dates. For Special Stipends, the students must properly fill the prescribed forms and send them through the Principal to the concerned government officials authorized to release the grants.

Ques. What cultural activities are conducted by APCC Kolkata?

Ans. An Annual Cultural Programme (Social) is organized every year with great zeal. Students actively perform and participate in the same. Every year during September, ‘Nabin Baran’ is organized as a grand welcome for the Freshers of B.A. / B.Sc. course. Inside the college various competitions like quiz, creative writing, debate, extempore, singing, recitation etc. are organized. Students also participate in Youth Parliament Programmes annually for which the financial support is provided by the Government of West Bengal.

Ques. What is the Remedial Coaching plan organized by APCC Kolkata?

Ans. Remedial Coaching has been introduced during the XIth plan period of UGC in order to improve academic skills and strengthen knowledge of backward groups of SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and minority communities. Extra classes shall be provided which shall be taken by the college teachers, retired teachers, research scholars etc. General students who need these classes may also be allowed.

Acharya Prafulla Chandra College Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}2,139 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 June - 07 Jul 2024
B.Sc2,044 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 June - 07 Jul 2024
B.A {Hons.}1,584 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 June - 07 Jul 2024
BA1,584 (1st Year Fees) 10+224 June - 07 Jul 2024

Courses Offered By Acharya Prafulla Chandra College 2024

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3.3(40 Reviews)12 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

24 June - 07 Jul 2024
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,044
3.3(40 Reviews)14 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

24 June - 07 Jul 2024
2.6(2 Reviews)9 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

24 June - 07 Jul 2024
Bachelor of Arts [BA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹1,584
3.5(6 Reviews)10 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

24 June - 07 Jul 2024
1 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Acharya Prafulla Chandra College Upcoming Application Dates 2024


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Online Registration (WBCAP) [B.Sc]Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 07, 2024
Online Registration (WBCAP) [BA]Jun 24, 2024 - Jul 07, 2024

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You have to get atleast 80 percent marks on 12th exam. You can get the application form in online after 12th exam. You have to fill up the form. After a councilling was held by the college. And you have to attend the councilling. If you qualify then you will join the college as a bachelor degree.

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Saikat Dey B.Sc, Mathematics (Enrolled 2018) Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024
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The admission process was quite easy you just need to apply and then wait for the merit list and then if you are selected according to your marks then you can get admission. I saw my name on the 3rd merit list.

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Adhrishya Dutta BA {Hons.}, English (Enrolled 2023) Reviewed on Aug 20, 2023
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The admission process was very easy. There was an entrance exam for the admission process. The application form, fees, and dates are available on college websites. The reservation was done on the caste system. I didn't get any reservation benefits as I am from the general category.

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You have to pass a higher secondary exam from any board with a minimum of 66% marks having a PCMB combination. And this application form is available online mode. There is no difficulty to fill out this form to get admission to APCC.

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Soumi Das B.Sc, Microbiology (Enrolled 2019) Reviewed on Apr 8, 2023
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You are eligible for admission to the course with 55? marks in bachelor's degree courses. The application form finds in online on the college website. Application fees are 500 rupees only and the date of application opening is mid-September. In the college reservation availed in sc st and obc category. No problem arises for application purposes.

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Nandan Nanda Goswami M.Sc, Chemistry (Enrolled 2021) Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
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Eligibility is 60% for general category students and 50%-55% for reserved category students. Application-related things will be uploaded on the college website from time to time (www.apccollege.ac.in) No reservation benefits are availed by me but are available for students who are eligible. Improvement is not required for now.

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Eligibility - 55% in the last exam passed. The application form, application fees, and application dates are Given on the college website (www.apccollege.ac.in). Not availed of any reservation. Yes, how many lists will be published can be displayed on the admission page.

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Admission to this college is merit-based. Eligibility - Minimum 50% Application fees and dates are updated on the college website as per requirement. No improvement is required in the admission process. Reserved candidates get some extra facilities.

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Any candidate must have passed Higher Secondary exam with the Mathematics subject and for all the UR category students 50% overall marks are needed or 55% marks in the Mathematics required. For all SC/ST candidates, the overall aggregate of 45% marks and 45% in Mathematics is the minimum criteria to fill up the application form. As the entire process is online you have to visit the college's official website for application and future updates. The application fee is around Rs 300. The merit list was created based on the best four subject marks. You need to have above 75% marks to be on the merit list. Yes reservation seats are available for minority, PWD candidates.

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If a candidate wants to study in Physics honours the basic eligibility is that you must have a science background in your HS exam. And you must have physics as a subject. To apply the form you must have 50% average marks in overall subjects. Or you must have a minimum of 55% marks in Physics. The merit list will be created based on Higher secondary and Madhyamik marks. In HS they will make an average of the best of 4 subject marks and the more percentage of the number you get the higher possibility to appear on the list. The college will publish several merit lists. When you see the merit list you have to pay the admission fee which is around Rs 5500. You will get all notifications on the college website. After payment documents must be verified offline.

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New Barrakpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700131
Kolkata - 700131
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sapna acharya
Fee structure for bba course
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Ashish Ramtari

Acharya Prafulla College does not offer BBA course to the students. 

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kanhu charan soren
I have passed class 12 in 2017. Can i get admission .When this admission portal will open.
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Krishan Kumar

yes, you can take admission even if you have passed your 10+2 level in 2017. The admission is not open now and is expected to be announced soon.

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Krishan Kumar

yes, you can take admission even if you have passed your 10+2 level in 2017. The admission is not open now and is expected to be announced soon.

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shivam kumar
Please tell me the Age criteria for this course sir?
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Sweta Kumari

There is no age limit specified as per the official website of the college. The candidates who have done 10+2 from the recognized board are eligible to get admission to UG courses.

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ritu giri
BJMC course is available or not?
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Ashish Ramtari

APCC Kolkata does not offer BJMC. The college offers BA in Journalism and Mass Communication. The total fee for the course is INR 5,412. Admission to the course is offered on the merit basis. 


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