Deshbandhu College for Girls'

What Deshbandhu College for Girls' does

Deshbandhu College for Girls is a government-affiliated women's higher education institution established in 1955, located at 45C, Rashbehari Avenue in South Kolkata, India. It operates under the academic affiliation of Calcutta University (est. 1857) and offers undergraduate programs in Arts (BA), Science (B.Sc), and Commerce (B.Com) at both Honours and General levels, alongside a self-financed BBA (Honours) program. The institution serves female students from South Kolkata, rural Bengal, tribal areas, and North Eastern states, and is documented as the only women's college in South Kolkata with an on-campus hostel facility (40 boarders, opened January 2014). Co-curricular infrastructure includes a library holding approximately 20,000 books, departmental libraries, computer laboratories, technology-enabled classrooms, NCC (70 cadets), NSS (100 volunteers), and skill development cells (Prayashee) focused on food processing and embroidery.

The college generates revenue primarily through subsidized tuition fees — Rs. 1,925 per semester for B.Com General and Rs. 2,325 per semester for B.Com Honours — supplemented by hostel fees (Rs. 4,500 monthly, billed quarterly at Rs. 18,000), self-financed BBA program fees, and government/UGC grants. Pricing is regulated and highly subsidized, with transport concessions for families below Rs. 10,000 income and Kanyashree Prakalpa scholarship support for economically weaker students. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer via Calcutta University's centralized admission process, with no enterprise or B2B customer base. The institution is led by Principal Dr. Anita Chattopadhyay Gupta (since July 2015) under a Governing Body presided by Dr. Subires Bhattacharyya, with 17 documented staff covering academic, administrative, and quality assurance (IQAC) functions. Recent strategic moves include solar infrastructure deployment under the ALOSREE program (2022), IQAC reconstitution under UGC XIIth plan guidelines (2014), and formation of skill development partnerships with Calcutta Ekatma, Ramakrishna Mission, and Science City.

Name

Deshbandhu College for Girls'

Legal name

Deshbandhu College for Girls

Website

https://deshbandhucollegeforgirls.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deshbandhu College for Girls is a government-affiliated women's undergraduate institution in South Kolkata, affiliated with Calcutta University since 1955, offering BA, B.Sc, B.Com, and BBA programs plus on-campus hostel facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

Keywords

• Women's higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Arts and science education
• College education

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for various undergraduate programs including BA/B.Sc Honours and General, B.Com Honours and General, and self-financed BBA Honours. Fee structure varies by program with B.Com General at Rs. 1925 and B.Com Honours at Rs. 2325 for semester admissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deshbandhu College for Girls' is a women's higher education institution that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce streams, affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It awards Calcutta University degrees through structured semester/examination-based coursework delivered on a single campus in south Kolkata.

Product overview

Deshbandhu College for Girls is a women's higher education institution affiliated with Calcutta University offering undergraduate programs (BA/B.Sc/B.Com in Honours and General categories) and postgraduate courses. The institution provides educational services including classroom instruction, a library with approximately 20,000 books, departmental libraries for honours subjects, computer laboratories, hostel facilities, skill development courses (Food Processing, Embroidery), various clubs (Debating, Drama, ECO, Film, Photography), NSS and NCC programs, RBU Study Center for MA programs, and scholarship/scholarship support through government schemes like Kanyashree Prakalpa. This is a traditional educational institution, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Arts, Science and Commerce) Three-year undergraduate degree programs in arts, science, and commerce streams offered to female students, with degrees awarded by the University of Calcutta. Designed for women who have completed higher secondary education and seek affordable Calcutta University-affiliated UG qualifications.
• Postgraduate Programs (Arts and Science) Postgraduate / master's degree programs in arts and science streams delivered under Calcutta University affiliation for female graduates. Targeted at women holding relevant undergraduate degrees seeking advanced qualifications through affiliated PG study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 girl students received Kanyashree financial benefits in 2015-16 academic year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Science CityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2021Jointly conceptualized virtual cultural program 'Robir Alore' with Science City on World Environment Day 2021. Program was jointly conceptualized by Dr. Subhabrata Choudhury, Director, Science City and Dr. Anita Chattopadhyay Gupta, Principal.
• Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2019Collaborated for organizing Yoga and Meditation workshop on 30.08.2019. Dr. Niseema, Assistant Professor from School of Biotechnology, Amritapuri Campus conducted the training session with 25 student participants.
• Calcutta UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college is affiliated to Calcutta University, one of the oldest universities in India established in 1857. All academic programs follow Calcutta University's curriculum, examination patterns, and degree certification under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
• Calcutta EkatmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU collaboration for organizing events and skill development activities. Calcutta Ekatma collaborated with the college for training students in food preservation techniques under the 'Prayashee' skill development cell.
• Mother Earth FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU collaboration for organizing environmental events and exhibitions. Students have showcased their skill development products at fairs organized by Mother Earth Foundation.
• New Alipore CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU collaboration for inter-college academic and cultural events. Events organized in collaboration during 2021 include joint programs and student activities.
• Jana Shikshan Sansthan, Ramakrishna Mission, NarendrapurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for skill development training in food preservation techniques including preparation of jams, jellies, and pickles under the 'Prayashee' skill development cell.
• ALOSREE Program, Government of West BengalcoreOthersGrid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (GRTSPV) installation program for government buildings. Deshbandhu College for Girls was the first college to implement fully functional solar-power operated infrastructure under this program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gokhale Memorial Girls' College: Women's college in South Kolkata affiliated with Calcutta University. Competes for the same female undergraduate student pool in the South Kolkata region.
• South Calcutta Girls' College: Women's college in the South Kolkata region offering undergraduate programs under Calcutta University. Directly comparable in terms of target segment, geography, and academic offerings.
• Jogamaya Devi College: South Kolkata women's college affiliated with Calcutta University, offering BA and B.Sc programs. Closest geographic peer and direct competitor for female students in the same catchment area.
• Loreto College, Kolkata: Well-known women's college in Kolkata offering undergraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce. Comparable as a private women's college targeting similar female student demographics.
• Bethune College: One of the oldest women's colleges in India, located in central Kolkata and affiliated with Calcutta University. Direct peer offering BA/B.Sc programs to female students under the same university framework.
• Lady Brabourne College: Premier women's college in central Kolkata affiliated with Calcutta University. Offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce, serving as a directly comparable women's higher education institution.

Broad incumbents

• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata: Premier Kolkata college affiliated with Calcutta University, known for strong academic reputation. Larger incumbent that attracts top students who might otherwise consider women's colleges.
• Presidency University: Historic Kolkata university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Larger and more established incumbent in the same Calcutta University ecosystem, competing for top-performing students.
• Scottish Church College: Established Kolkata college affiliated with Calcutta University offering diverse undergraduate programs. Broader incumbent competing for the same regional student pool with wider program mix.

Regional players

• New Alipore College: Co-educational college in South Kolkata affiliated with Calcutta University, with which Deshbandhu has an MoU for joint events. Regional peer in the same geography serving a broader student base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/deshbandhu-college-for-girls'

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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