Bethune College, affiliated with Calcutta University, is a government institution known for its affordable education and exceptional psychology faculty. The annual fees are quite low, with B.A. courses costing approximately 1100-1200 INR and B.Sc. courses around 1396 INR. The college provides financial support through scholarships like Kanyashree (25,000 INR) and the Swami Vivekananda Merit and Means Scholarship (18,000 INR) for students from lower-income families. From the 5th semester onwards, students become eligible for campus placements, with leading companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and Genpact offering jobs with an average salary package of 4 LPA.
Approximately 25 students secure placements each year. Although the Psychology Department does not offer undergraduate internships, students gain experience through external opportunities at places like Fortis Hospital and organizations associated with the Kalam Foundation. The Career Counseling Cell plays an active role in organizing seminars and workshops on communicative English and career counseling for students of all semesters. Despite the lack of explicit placement facilities, the college's supportive environment and industry connections help students in their career pursuits.
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