B.Sc. Computer Science · 3 Years
Bethune College, Kolkata
NAAC 'A' heritage campus, core CS fundamentals, and fees that won't leave you broke. A solid, no-frills launchpad for self-starters.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (Commerce & Mgmt)
#91
NAAC Score
3.1
Annual Tuition
₹4,500
Total Intake
40 seats
Total Programme Fee
That's less than a mid-range gaming laptop—for an entire CS degree.
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Must have studied Mathematics and Computer Science
Minimum Aggregate
60% in Class 12 board exams
Admission Basis
Pure merit based on Class 12 scores
The Core-CS Stack
No buzzword bingo here. You'll actually study Programming in C/C++, Data Structures, DBMS, Operating Systems, and Computer Networks—the exact topics that show up in SDE interviews again and again.
Your 3-Year Roadmap
Year +0
First Year
C/C++ fundamentals, math basics, and building problem-solving muscle.
Year +1
Second Year
Deep dive into Data Structures, DBMS, and OS—the heart of CS theory.
Year +2
Final Year
Computer Networks, projects, and prepping for GATE or off-campus opportunities.
Hostel + Scholarships On Deck
On-campus hostel facilities and scholarship support are available. Pretty rare combo for a Kolkata city college at this price point.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want an affordable, accredited CS foundation and are ready to hustle for your own projects and placements, Bethune delivers serious value. It is not a corporate conveyor belt, but the low fee and rigorous core syllabus give you the freedom to explore tech without drowning in debt.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Budget-friendly education
- ✓ NAAC A accreditation
- ✓ Fundamental CS syllabus
- ✓ Hostel facility available
Doesn't match
- ✗ Published placement statistics
- ✗ Industry-integrated specializations