Bethune College, Kolkata
B.A. English
A 3-year deep dive into literature, theory, and storytelling — without the student-debt plot twist.
Total Tuition Fee
That breaks down to roughly ₹2,500 a year. Yes, for the entire degree.
Key numbers
Program Duration
3 Years
Intake
120 Seats
NAAC Grade
A (3.1)
UGC Status
Recognised
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate with English as a subject.
Admission Mode
Straight merit-based selection — no entrance exam needed.
Program Journey
Year +0
Foundation
Core literature survey and academic writing skills.
Year +1
Context & Culture
Indian Writing in English and American Literature narratives.
Year +2
Theory & Lens
Literary Theory and Gender Studies.
Year +3
Synthesis
Research projects, seminars, and final assessments.
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹2,500per year
Hostel & Scholarships Available
On-campus hostel facilities and scholarship support mean you can focus on your reading list instead of constantly checking your expense sheet.
The verdict
Worth considering
If you want an affordable, NAAC 'A' rated literature degree in Kolkata with zero entrance-exam stress, this is a strong contender. The curriculum spans British classics to Gender Studies. Just keep in mind that public placement data is unavailable and our overall data confidence is moderate, so plan your career or post-grad pathway early.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low fees
- ✓ Merit-based admission
- ✓ Literature and critical theory focus
Doesn't match
- ✗ Published placement statistics
- ✗ Entrance-based cohort filtering