Behala College

What Behala College does

Behala College is an autonomous higher education institution established in 1963 in the Behala/Parnasree neighbourhood of Kolkata, India. Founded under the Government of India's Refugee Rehabilitation Scheme, it operates as a Grants-in-Aid State Government-sponsored college affiliated with the University of Calcutta. The college delivers undergraduate programs across more than 20 departments spanning humanities (including Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Journalism and Mass Communication, Defence Studies, Education, and Physical Education) and sciences (including Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Electronics, Statistics, Economics, Geography, and Food and Nutrition), plus postgraduate programs in Bengali, Chemistry, History, and Mathematics. It also functions as an authorized study centre for Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) and Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) for open and distance learning, and has publicly listed forthcoming courses in BCA, BSc Cyber Security, and BSc Multimedia, Design and Web Development.

The institution operates digital infrastructure including an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for student administration and semester management, a Learning Management System branded 'e-Shikshak' for online learning delivery, and a library platform providing OPAC, N-LIST, repository, e-books, and rare books access. Student support services include a Placement Cell, Health facilities, Hostels, NCC, NSS, Anti-Ragging Cell, and Facilities for Differently Abled. The college has re-accredited with NAAC grade 'A++' in the Third Cycle and holds UGC recognition under Section 2(f) since 1982.

Revenue is generated through government-determined fee structures for merit-based admissions (set under University of Calcutta guidelines and government norms), self-financing course fees, and ODL study centre operations. Distribution runs through the official website (behalacollege.in), dedicated UG and PG online admission portals, and partner-university study centre arrangements. The Principal, Dr. Sudip Kumar Chakrabarty, leads the institution under a Governing Body and Academic Council framework.

Name

Behala College

Legal name

Behala College

Website

https://behalacollege.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Behala College is an autonomous, NAAC A++-accredited higher education institution in Kolkata, India, affiliated with the University of Calcutta since 1963. It serves undergraduate and postgraduate students across humanities and science departments, with distance learning through NSOU and RBU partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Behala College is an autonomous higher education institution affiliated with the University of Calcutta that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs across humanities and science disciplines. The college also serves as a study centre for Netaji Subhas Open University and Rabindra Bharati University, offering open and distance learning programs, along with supporting services such as library access, examinations, placement support, and digital learning through its LMS and ERP systems.

Product overview

Behala College is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, established in 1963 and NAAC accredited with 'A++' grade. The institution offers a comprehensive academic portfolio consisting of undergraduate programs across Humanities (including Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Defence Studies, Education, Physical Education, Sanskrit) and Science streams (including Computer Science, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Statistics, Economics, Geography, Food And Nutrition), along with postgraduate programs in Bengali, Chemistry, History, and Mathematics. The college provides additional services including Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs through partnerships with Netaji Subhas Open University and Rabindra Bharati University, library services with OPAC and digital resources, examination management, placement services, research facilities, and an e-Learning Management System (e-Shikshak).

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Programs Undergraduate degree programs across Humanities (Bengali, Defence Studies, Education, English, History, Journalism and Mass Communication, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Sanskrit) and Science (Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Food And Nutrition, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology), affiliated with the University of Calcutta.
• Postgraduate Academic Programs Master's degree programs in Bengali, Chemistry, History, and Mathematics, offered with affiliation from the University of Calcutta.
• Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of CalcuttacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehala College is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. The college operates under the University's academic framework and awards degrees under its jurisdiction.
• Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBehala College serves as an authorized Study Centre for Netaji Subhas Open University, offering undergraduate and postgraduate distance education programs.
• Rabindra Bharati University (RBU)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBehala College serves as an authorized Study Centre for Rabindra Bharati University, offering distance education programs in various disciplines.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Calcutta: The affiliating university for Behala College and also a direct degree-granting institution with UG and PG programs across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable as a Kolkata-based postsecondary provider serving overlapping student segments, but at much larger scale and with its own degree-granting charter.
• Presidency University: State university in Kolkata with a strong arts and science portfolio, including UG and PG programs. Comparable as a higher-education institution in the same city serving similar student segments, though it operates as a full university rather than an affiliated autonomous college.
• Jadavpur University: Premier state university in Kolkata with undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, science, and engineering. Comparable as a Kolkata-based postsecondary institution competing for the same high-performing student pool, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT): West Bengal state technological university affiliating numerous colleges offering BCA, BSc, and technology-oriented programs. Comparable because it is the dominant affiliating body for the very tech and applied-science programs Behala is planning to launch with its forthcoming courses.

Direct peers

• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata: Autonomous Kolkata college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, offering UG and PG programs across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable because it shares the same autonomous-plus-affiliation model and serves the same Kolkata undergraduate market with a similar multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Scottish Church College, Kolkata: Historic Kolkata autonomous college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, with a broad UG and PG portfolio in arts and science. Directly comparable on governance structure, affiliation, program mix, and target student base in the same city.
• Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata: Autonomous women's college in Kolkata affiliated with the University of Calcutta, offering UG and PG programs in arts, science, and commerce. Comparable on autonomous status, Calcutta affiliation, and program breadth, even though it focuses on female enrollment.
• Acharya Prafulla Chandra College: Kolkata-based autonomous college under the University of Calcutta with UG and PG offerings across arts, science, and commerce. Comparable on governance model, affiliation, and the multi-disciplinary undergraduate portfolio targeting Kolkata students.
• Loreto College, Kolkata: Established women's college in Kolkata offering UG and PG programs across arts and science with University of Calcutta affiliation. Comparable on affiliation, autonomous-style governance, and the southern Kolkata student catchment that overlaps with Behala's.

Emerging players

• Sister Nivedita University: Newer private university in Kolkata offering multi-disciplinary UG and PG programs including technology, science, and humanities. Comparable as a Kolkata-based multi-disciplinary higher-education provider targeting similar students, though operating under a different (private university) governance and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/behala-college

Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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