Scottish Church College, Kolkata
B.A. History
A 3-year deep dive into Ancient, Medieval & Modern timelines — plus Archival Studies — at one of Kolkata’s most iconic heritage campuses.
NAAC Grade
UGC recognised heritage institution
Key numbers
Total Program Fee
₹66,000
Seat Intake
80
Placement Rate
35%
Average Package
₹3 LPA
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Higher Secondary (any stream)
Admission Basis
Merit-based selection — no entrance exam required
Subject Prerequisites
No mandatory subject requirements in Class 12
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
35%
Top recruiters
Treat It Like a Launchpad
Campus hiring here is IT/ITES-heavy, so core history roles are rare right after graduation. Most grads use this affordable, low-debt degree to prep for UPSC, WBCS, M.A. entrances, or archival careers. Hostel and scholarships are available if you’re moving to Kolkata.
The verdict
Good fit
If you want solid humanities academics without drowning in debt, this hits different. Scottish Church gives you heritage cred, NAAC ‘A’ status, and a total fee tag under ₹70K. Just know that campus placements are limited (35%) and average packages sit at ₹3 LPA — so have a post-grad or government-exam game plan.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Total fees under ₹70K with hostel support
- ✓ UPSC / WBCS foundation
- ✓ Interest in archives or research
- ✓ Heritage college value
Doesn't match
- ✗ High guaranteed starting salary
- ✗ Core history campus placement
- ✗ Technical or BFSI career track