City College - Kolkata, Kolkata Admissions

City College Kolkata was established as a High School in the year 1879 and was granted the status of the college in the year 1881. The college is affiliated to the Calcutta University and accredited by NAAC. The  City College offer courses at Under Graduate level namely, B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. in 14 disciplines.

Highlights of Admission at City College Kolkata:

• The application process for all the courses is conducted through online mode i.e. the candidate is required to visit the official website of City College to apply for admission.
• The candidate seeking admission in City College Kolkata can apply for more than one course but must fill a separate application form for separate courses.
• The candidates seeking admission in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. must have passed class XII in relevant subjects from any of the following boards- WBCHSE/ ISC/ CBSE/ NIOS/ WBCROS Boards.  
• The admissions are based on merit.
• The merit list is based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying examination.

Important Dates for admission in City College Kolkata:

Admission in B.Sc., B.Com., B.A.:

• The candidates seeking admission in Under Graduate courses offered by City College Kolkata must have passed class XII with relevant subjects from the board recognized by the University of Calcutta i.e. WBCHSE/ ISC/ CBSE/ NIOS/ WBCROS.
• Admissions are provided on the basis of candidate's performance in the qualifying examination.
• The candidate must possess a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in class XII.
• The candidate must also possess a minimum of 45 percent aggregate in the relevant subject.
• A relaxation of 5 percent is provided to the candidates of the reserved category.
• Only those candidates who have passed class XII in 2018 or 2019 can apply for admission.
• The candidate must have studied English as a mandatory subject in class XII.
• The candidates of SC/ ST category who are from other states will be considered as the General Category candidates by the College.

How to apply for City College Kolkata?

• Step 1: Visit the official website of City College at citicollegekolata.org
• Step 2: Click on the ‘Admission' link available on the right corner of the home page
• Step 3: Fill the application form
• Step 4: Pay the application fee of INR 200 either through online payment mode or at any branch of the State Bank of India
• Step 5: Submit the application form
• Step 6: Take a print out of the confirmation page

List of documents required for admission at City College Kolkata:

• Print out of the Application Form
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of payment of admission fees
• Class X- and XII-Mark sheets
• Caste Certificate, for the candidates of the Reserved Category