Chakdaha College, one of the oldest and most reputed Higher Education institutions, affiliated to the University of Kalyani, Nadia, was established as a Pre-University college in 1972 (continued till 1977), under the pioneering initiative of the-then Deputy Speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Hon’ble Haridas Mitra and inaugurated by the-then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Hon’ble Siddhartha Shankar Roy in 1975, the College started its journey in its new campus, i.e., the present one, with 5/6 avowed faculties, mostly temporary, with the exception of the permanent Principal, only 1 permanent office-staff, 98 pupils and above all, with the blessing of the localites as the desire for such a centre of academics had been nursed for decades. Chakdaha College is a trend-setter in imparting quality-education to the target-learners, creating a student-friendly atmosphere and ensuring a unique co-ordination among Principal, Teaching and Non-teaching members and students. Students’ performance in University examinations, their participation in athletic and cultural activities in different levels is consistent and commendable.
Table of Content:-
- Chakdaha College
- Chakdaha College Admission Highlights 2023
- Chakdaha College Admission 2023-24
- Chakdaha College merit list
- Chakdaha College Application Process 2023-2024
- Chakdaha College fees and eligibility criteria for various courses
- Reservation Criteria for admission to Chakdaha College
- Final Merit List for 1st Semester 2023-2024
- Seat Ability of Chakdaha College Merit List 2023-2024
- Chakdaha College Faculty Details
- FAQs?
1.Chakdaha College
Chakdaha College, established on November 21, 1972, is located in a serene and tranquil setting in suburban Bengal. It was one of the earliest colleges to be affiliated with the University of Kalyani. The college owes its development and establishment to the valuable contributions of Sri Haridas Mitra, the then deputy-speaker of West Bengal, to whom it expresses gratitude.
Currently, Chakdaha College offers fourteen Honours Courses along with a diverse range of subjects in its General courses. The local community’s involvement during the formative stages was remarkable and commendable.
Over the years, Chakdaha College has earned a reputation for maintaining strict discipline, punctuality, and sincerity. This success has been achieved through the collective efforts of three crucial pillars: the dedicated teaching faculty, the efficient non-teaching staff, and, not to forget, the diligent and hardworking students.
2.Chakdaha College Admission Highlights 2023
| Name of the Institute | Chakdaha College, Chakdaha |
|---|---|
| Type of Institute | Self-financing |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-Based |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Counselling | College Level |
| Scholarship | Yes |
3.Chakdaha College Admission 2023-24
Chakdaha College offers degree courses at the UG level including B. A, B.Sc. and B.Com under different subject specializations. The duration of degree courses is three years and offered as General, Major and Honor’s degree. In Chakdaha College Candidates are shortlisted based on the merit as per the marks secured at 10+2 examination level. The admission criteria and eligibility are as per the rules of the University of Kalyani, West Bengal.Candidates are eligible and admitted, if passed Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination in General or Vocational Stream conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination conducted by State/ Board / Council, or Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya, or National Open School recognized by the Distant Learning Council.
Course Details:-
Also, candidates must have passed the subjects in the previous qualifying examination for honours degree, given in the table below to seek admission.
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility | Subject Required for Honours Degree | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A | General | General/Major: Min 40% in 10+2 | – | Merit-Based |
| Bengali | Passed Bengali at 10+2 level | |||
| Economics | Passed Economics at 10+2 level | |||
| Sanskrit | Passed Sanskrit at 10+2 level | |||
| English | Passed English at 10+2 level | |||
| Geography | Passed Geography at 10+2 level | |||
| Political Science | Passed Political Science at 10+2 level | |||
| History | Passed History at 10+2 level | |||
| Philosophy | Passed Philosophy at 10+2 level | |||
| Education | Passed Education at 10+2 level | |||
| B.Sc. | Botany | |||
| Chemistry | Chemistry | Passed Chemistry at 10+2 level | ||
| Physics | Physics and Mathematics | Passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level | ||
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Passed Mathematics at 10+2 level | ||
| Zoology | Biological Science | Passed Biology at 10+2 level | ||
| Computer Science | Computer Application/Computer Science/Physics and Mathematics | Passed Computer Application/Computer Science/Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level | ||
| Environmental Science | Any three of the given subjects: Biological Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Elective Environmental Education/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Modern Computer Application, Physics and Statistics | Passed three of the specified subjects at 10+2 level | ||
| Food & Nutrition | Chemistry or Nutrition or Food & Nutrition or Home Science | Passed Chemistry or Nutrition or Food & Nutrition or Home Science at 10+2 level | ||
| B.Com | Honours | Accountancy, Commerce, etc. | Passed specified subjects at 10+2 level | |
| General | General/Major: Min 40% in 10+2 | – | ||
| Major | General/Major: Min 40% in 10+2 |
4.Chakdaha College merit list
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Date | 01-July-2023 to 15-July-2023 |
| Publication of Provisional Merit List | 16-July-2023 |
| Form Correction Dates | 16-July-2023 to 18-July-2023 |
| Final Merit List Publication | 20-July-2023 |
| 1st Round Admission | 19-July-2023 to 20-July-2023 |
| 2nd Round Admission | 21-July-2023 to 22-July-2023 |
| 3rd Round Admission | 23-July-2023 at 1:00 PM to 24-July-2023 |
| 4th Round Admission (if seats are available) | 25-July-2023 at 1:00 PM to 27-July-2023 |
| 5th Round Admission (if seats are available) | 27-July-2023 at 1:00 PM to 28-July-2023 |
| 6th Round Admission (if seats are available) | 29-July-2023 at 1:00 PM to 30-July-2023 |
5.Chakdaha College Application Process 2023-2024
Visit the college website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Fill up the application form and solve the mathematical answer provided, then proceed to sign up.
- An SMS from the college will be sent to you, containing the Application Number. Save this number for future reference.
- Continue to fill up the Application Form with the necessary details.
- Choose the degree and courses you are interested in. You can select a maximum of 8 courses in a single form.
- Save the form and upload a recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit the completed application form.
- Make the required payment for the application fees in online mode only. The application fee for each course is INR 20.
- After successful submission and payment, you can print the Application Form for your records.
6.Chakdaha College fees and eligibility criteria for various courses
| COURSE | FEES | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|
| BA | ₹5,090 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| B.Sc {Hons.} | ₹10,690 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| B.Sc | ₹3,420 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| BA {Hons.} | ₹5,600 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| B.Com | ₹5,330 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| B.Com {Hons.} | ₹6,740 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
7.Reservation Criteria for admission to Chakdaha College
| Category | Reservation of Seats |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 22% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 6% |
| Physically Disabled | 3% |
| Candidates from ‘Other State’ | 10% |
| Foreign Student | One student in each subject |
Sports Quota:
- A separate form is available for candidates who want to apply under the Sports Quota.
- Students admitted under this quota will be exempted from paying the regular fees.
- To be eligible, candidates must have actively participated in Inter-University Sports and Games for at least two years.
- Additionally, candidates should have taken part in events like Inter-District School/State Inter-School/State-Junior/Open Inter-District Tournament/State Open Championship/Calcutta First Division Championship.
- For B.A./B.Sc./B.Com Honours degree courses, one seat in each honours subject is reserved under the Sports Quota.
Scholarship Process
- The teachers provide stipend to poor and meritorious students.
- Government of India provides scholarships to reserved category candidates.
- Reserved category candidates are also given monthly stipend on the basis of merit and attendance.
- Students are given financial assistance through Student’s Aid Fund yearly. The selection is done on the basis of Merit, Attendance and Financial Status.
8.Final Merit List for 1st Semester 2023-2024
| Sl. No | Subject Name | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH GEN | PH SC | PH OBC A | PH OBC B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountancy Major Day | General | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | |||||
| 2 | Bengali Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | PH OBC B | |
| 3 | Bengali Major Morning | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | ||
| 4 | Botany Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | |||
| 5 | Chemistry Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | ||||
| 6 | Economics Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | ||||
| 7 | Education Major Morning | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | PH OBC A | PH OBC B |
| 8 | English Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | PH OBC B | |
| 9 | Geography Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | |||
| 10 | History Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | PH OBC A | PH OBC B |
| 11 | History Major Morning | General | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH OBC A | PH OBC B | ||
| 12 | Mathematics Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | |||
| 13 | Philosophy Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | ||
| 14 | Philosophy Major Morning | General | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH OBC A | |||
| 15 | Physics Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | |||
| 16 | Political Science Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH OBC A | ||
| 17 | Political Science Major Morning | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | ||||
| 18 | Sanskrit Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | PH OBC B | |
| 19 | Sanskrit Major Morning | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH | PH SC | ||
| 20 | Zoology Major Day | General | EWS | SC | ST | OBC A | OBC B | PH |
