The Bengali department at Presidency University boasts nine faculty members, led by Head of Department Sandip Kumar Mandal, who are engaged in research and publication. The department offers two Bachelor’s programs, a Master’s program, and a PhD, all following a semester system with exams totaling 50 marks. As a government-funded institution, the university has affordable fees, with the Bengali discipline costing 1100 INR per semester, lower than many Kolkata colleges.
However, the placement cell is inactive, limiting placement opportunities to mainly the Statistics and Economics departments, with 10-15% of students securing jobs. The university offers several scholarships, such as those for single girl children and low-income families, along with government scholarships like the Swami Vivekananda and Kanyashree University Scholarships. A merit-cum-means University Scholarship is available, requiring a 75% or 7.5 GPA and 75% attendance. Initial admission fees are Rs. 3200 for B.A., Mathematics, and Economics students, and Rs.
4200 for others, with per-semester fees of Rs. 1150. Fees have remained unchanged for five years, and additional scholarships provide support for minority and BPL cardholders, offering Rs. 1500 for hostelers and Rs. 1000 for day scholars.
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