Prafulla Chandra College: Admissions, Courses, Fees

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Overview

Prafulla Chandra College was established in 1954 as a government aided and co-educational evening college situated in West Bengal, India. Prafulla Chandra College is recognized by UGC and AICTE and is accredited with an A grade by NAAC.

Prafulla Chandra College fees range from ₹ 14947 - ₹ 48000 for the full course. Prafulla Chandra College offers various UG and PG programs for students. PCC offers popular courses like BA, BSc, BCom, MA, and MSc. There are no entrance exams conducted to get admission to this college. The various scholarship programs offered by the college are Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM), Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme and Nabanna Scholarship.

Prafulla Chandra College has top recruiters like Wipro, TCS, Infosys, and many more who visited this college and participated in the placement drive. The average salary offered to the students by the top recruiters varies from ₹ 5-6 LPA.

Quick Highlights

Particulars	Details
Top Recruiters	Wipro, TCS, Infosys, State Bank of India
Average Salary	₹ 5-6 LPA
NAAC accreditation	A
Fees Range	₹ 14947 - ₹ 48000
University Type	Government-aided, co-educational evening college
Popular Courses	BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc
Recognition By	University Grants Commission (UGC) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Entrance Exams	Merit-based
Year of Establishment	1954
Application Mode	Online
Scholarship	Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM) Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme Nabanna Scholarship

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Programs

Prafulla Chandra College offers various UG and PG courses like BCom, BA, BSc, MCom, and MSc. As a government-aided college, the fee structure ranges from ₹ 14947 to ₹ 48000. Below is the detailed fee structure for various courses:

Courses	Fees
BCom	₹ 14947 - ₹ 26827
BA	₹ 14947
BSc	₹ 14947 - ₹ 26827
MCA	₹ 24000
MSc	₹ 48000

Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]

3 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 11345Average tuition fees

INR 4,00,000Median salary

metrics based, Merit BasedExams accepted

14 Jun - 14 Jul 2026Application date

Master of Commerce [M.Com]

1 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 20000Average tuition fees

INR 2,50,000Median salary

metrics based, Merit BasedExams accepted

9 Sep - 9 Oct 2026Application date

Master of Science [M.Sc]

6 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 9228Average tuition fees

INR 2,00,000Median salary

metrics based, Merit BasedExams accepted

30 Jun - 31 Jul 2026Application date

Master of Arts [M.A]

2 courses • 2 years • Full Time

INR 17100Average tuition fees

INR 4,00,000Median salary

metrics based, Merit BasedExams accepted

16 May - 16 Jun 2026Application date

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Admissions

Prafulla Chandra College does not conduct any entrance examination for the admission process. The admission is fully based on the merit of the student who meets the minimum eligibility criteria of 45% marks in 10+2 for undergraduate courses and a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field for postgraduate courses. Below are the detailed structures of the eligibility criteria for various courses:

Programs/Courses	Eligibility
BCom	10+2 in Commerce or equivalent with 45% marks.
MSc	Graduation in Science + Merit-based
MA	Graduation in relevant field + Merit-based.
BSc	10+2 with Science stream with 50% marks + Merit-based.
BA	0+2 or equivalent in any stream with 45% marks + Merit-based.

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Placements

Prafulla Chandra College has a placement cell, and top companies participate in their placement process. Nearly 60-80% of students are placed in the top companies with an average salary package of ₹ 5-6 LPA. Given below are the detailed placement structures:

Key Metrics	Placement Statistics
Placement Rate	60 - 80%
Average Package	₹ 5-6 LPA
Highest Package	₹ 8-10 LPA

Top Recruiters

2025

2024

2023

FAQS

What is the average package offered to the student during the placement drives?

The average package offered to the students ranges from ₹5-6 LPA.

Who are the top recruiters participating in placement drives at Prafulla Chandra College?

Top recruiters like Wipro, Infosys, and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company participate in placement drives.

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Scholarships

Prafulla Chandra College offers different scholarships to the students depending on the merit and requirements of the student. The different scholarship schemes by the college are Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM), Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme and Nabanna Scholarship. Students with a family income level below ₹2,50,000 can apply for these scholarships. The following is the detailed overview of the eligibility and details of the scholarship schemes:

Scholarship Name	Details	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM)	₹1000 - ₹ 2500 per month. Aids meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections of West Bengal for pursuing higher studies.	Annual family income less than ₹2,50,000 55% marks Resident of West Bengal
Nabanna Scholarship	This scholarship seeks to offer education assistance to deserving and needy students in West Bengal who want to pursue further studies.	60% aggregate in H.S. Examination Not receiving any other governmental scholarship Annual family income not exceeding ₹60000. Permanent resident of West Bengal.
Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme	Scholarship Amount: ₹10,000 per year. Yearly scholarships are paid to girls aged 13 to 18 each year. It assists in keeping the girls at school and unmarried at the time.	Students between 13 and 17 years of age. Students with a family income of less than ₹ 1,20,000 per annum.
OASIS Scholarship	For UG: Rs 750 (for Hosteller) or Rs.300 (for Day Scholar) monthly For PG: ₹ 820 (for Hosteller) or ₹ 530 (for Day Scholar) monthly	Annual family income not more than Rs. ₹ 2,50,000. 50% marks in aggregate in the H.S. Exam for UG-level scholarships. Domicile of WB

FAQS

Who can apply for the Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme?

Girls aged between 13 and 17 years.
Those whose family income is less than ₹1,20,000 per annum.
The scheme encourages girls to stay in school and remain unmarried during the benefit period.

What are the benefits of the OASIS Scholarship for UG and PG students?

UG students receive ₹750 per month (for hostellers) or ₹300 per month (for day scholars).
PG students receive ₹820 per month (for hostellers) or ₹530 per month (for day scholars).

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Faculty

Prafulla Chandra College ,Kolkata ,West Bengal

Infrastructure

Prafulla Chandra College provides a supportive environment to the students with modern audio-visual teaching aids. Libraries can be accessed which contain reference books and competitive exam guides. There is also a power backup facility so that the students do not have to face any difficulties at the time of a power cut. Below are the various facilities provided by the college:

Facility	Details
Library	The Prafulla Chandra College library opens from 2 PM to 9 PM on weekdays and 3:30 PM to 7 PM on Saturdays.
Classrooms	Classrooms are large and open spaces with facilities for audio-visual displays.
Geography Laboratory	The college provides special departmental laboratories for students of Geography.
Auditorium	The auditorium has a clean space for seminars, workshops, and functions.
Common Rooms	Boys and girls have separate rooms with indoor game facilities and a TV.
Power Backup	A standby high-power generator is provided during power cuts.

Hostel

Prafulla Chandra College provides hostel facilities to both boys and girls separately. The hostels provide accommodation to 80 students for both boys and girls. The monthly charge of the hostel is ₹1500. Below is the fee structure of the hostel: