Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College Kolkata B.Sc Environmental Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Environmental Science programme at VJRC is INR 12,315, which is INR 4,105 per year for general category students. As a government-aided college, VJRC keeps tuition costs well below private institutions. SC/ST and OBC students can additionally apply for state government fee reimbursement and the central Post-Matric Scholarship to further reduce the effective cost of the programme.

Ans. Candidates must have studied Biology or Environmental Science in Class 12 from a recognised board to be eligible for the B.Sc Environmental Science programme at VJRC. A minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination is required for general category students. English pass marks are also mandatory. Admission is purely merit-based through the WBCAP portal with no separate entrance exam.

Ans. No entrance exam is conducted for B.Sc Environmental Science admission at VJRC. The entire process is handled through the WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal) at wbcap.in. Candidates register on the portal, submit Class 12 details, and list preferred colleges and subjects. Seats are allotted through merit lists based on Class 12 Higher Secondary marks during Phase 1 and Phase 2 rounds.

Ans. The WBCAP Phase 2 Mop-up application window opens on July 7, 2026 and closes on July 16, 2026. The Phase 2 merit list and seat allotment are released on July 19, 2026, with the final admission deadline on July 29, 2026. Candidates who missed Phase 1 or were not allotted a seat should apply during this window to secure admission at VJRC or other CU-affiliated colleges.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Environmental Science from VJRC can pursue M.Sc Environmental Science at the University of Calcutta or other universities, and then work in environmental consulting firms, government pollution control boards, NGOs, and research institutions. Career options also include Environmental Impact Assessment work, wildlife and forest services, and roles in sustainability and climate-related organisations. CSIR-NET qualification opens pathways to research and lectureship.

Ans. Students can avail the Kanyashree Prakalpa for eligible female students, the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST and OBC-NCL students through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in, the West Bengal Government SC/ST Financial Assistance scheme, and the college-internal Students’ Aid Fund. Applications for central government scholarships are submitted online through scholarships.gov.in while Kanyashree applications go through the college office.