Scottish Church College Kolkata BA {Hons.} History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History at Scottish Church College, Kolkata, is a 4-year full-time, on-campus undergraduate programme offered under the Curriculum and Credit Framework (CCF, 2022) of the University of Calcutta. Established in 1830, Scottish Church College is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in India, NAAC Re-Accredited Grade 'A' (3rd Cycle) and ranked between 101-150 in NIRF 2025 (College Category). The BA Hons History programme covers ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary history with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, archival research, and historiography. The first-year fee for History (Major) is Rs. 17,051 (with most minor subjects) and the total seat intake for BA Hons History is 55 seats. The programme is popular among students aspiring for civil services, academia, journalism, and research, given the college's rich legacy and its association with notable alumni such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are currently ongoing. The UG Admission portal (www.scottishadmissions.com) is live and accepting applications. Based on the 2025 pattern, the application window typically opens in early May and closes in early June, with merit lists published in mid-June and classes commencing from 1st July. Candidates are advised to monitor the official college website (www.scottishchurch.ac.in) and the admission portal (www.scottishadmissions.com) regularly for exact dates and call list updates.

Key Points

• Scottish Church College is a Christian Minority Institution under the Church of North India (CNI) and is NOT under the purview of the West Bengal Government's centralized admission process. Admissions are handled entirely by the college independently.
• The seat distribution for BA Hons History includes reserved seats for Christian candidates (CNI: 10 seats; Churches Other than CNI: 6 seats), SC (9 seats), ST (2 seats), and PWD (2 seats), in addition to 26 General seats - totalling 55 seats.
• The programme follows the 4-year CCF (Curriculum and Credit Framework, 2022) structure with an exit option after the 2nd, 4th, or 6th semester, allowing students to exit with a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree respectively.
• History can be studied as Major with a wide range of Minor subjects including Bengali, Hindi, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Psychology, Sociology, English, and Political Science.
• The entire admission process is online - no physical visit to the college is required or permitted during the admission process.

Scottish Church College BA History Fees

Fee Structure

• The fee amounts above represent the total first-year fee payable at the time of admission for the 2026-27 session, as per the official fee structure published by Scottish Church College.
• The Library Caution Deposit (₹1,000) and Security Deposit (₹2,000 or ₹4,000 depending on minor subject choice) are included in the total amounts above and are refundable without interest upon completion of the course.
• Subsequent year fees are payable semester-wise as per University of Calcutta norms and college notifications.
• All payments are to be made online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• If a student cancels admission, the fee is refunded as per the college's cancellation policy (refund processed to the bank account provided in the cancellation form).

Scottish Church College BA History Admission 2026

Admission Schedule 2026-27

• The 2026-27 admission portal is live at www.scottishadmissions.com.
• Exact dates for 2026-27 are to be announced on the college website.
• The above dates are based on the 2025-26 admission pattern for reference.
• Candidates must check www.scottishchurch.ac.in regularly for official updates.

No entrance exam is required for admission to BA Hons History at Scottish Church College. Admission is purely merit-based on Class 12 marks.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board, with a pass in English (subject with full marks not less than 100).
• For BA Hons History (Arts stream with History): Minimum 55% aggregate marks, 60% in History, and 60% in English or Bengali (whichever is higher). Index = 30% of aggregate + 70% of marks in History.
• For Arts stream without History / Science / Commerce streams: Minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in English or Bengali (whichever is higher). Index = 30% of aggregate + 70% of marks in English or Bengali (whichever is higher).
• SC/ST candidates: Minimum 40% marks in aggregate or 40% in History/related subject.
• Christian candidates (CNI and other churches): Minimum 55% in History or related subject, OR 50% aggregate with 45% in History/related subject.
• No student shall be admitted after a lapse of more than 4 years from the year of passing the qualifying examination.

Admission Process

• Create an ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) ID at www.abc.gov.in before applying.
• Register on the official admission portal at www.scottishadmissions.com and obtain a unique Student ID.
• Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and course preference details. Multiple subject choices can be added in a single application form before final submission.
• Upload scanned copies of Class 12 mark sheet, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and PWD certificate (if applicable) in JPEG format.
• Pay the application fee online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
• After the application deadline, a Provisional Merit List is published on the college website. Candidates must check for discrepancies and report within 24 hours to enquiry2026@scottishchurch.ac.in.
• A Final Merit List is published, followed by Call Lists. Candidates selected in a Call List must pay the admission fee online within the stipulated time window to confirm admission.
• Failure to pay within the given window results in permanent loss of the admission opportunity.
• Admitted students must report physically on the date of commencement of classes with all original documents for verification.

Scottish Church College BA History Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• The Dr. Biraja Shankar Guha and Mrs. Uma Guha Memorial Educational Award is specifically designated for History Honours students throughout their period of study at the college, making it particularly relevant for BA Hons History students.
• Free Studentship (full, half, or quarter fee concession) is awarded to meritorious students who are in financially difficult circumstances. Students must apply at the beginning of the academic year.
• Christian students may apply for AIACHE scholarships through the college.
• Application deadlines for college-specific scholarships are announced at the beginning of each academic year. Candidates should check the college notice board and website for updates.