Vidyasagar College for Women General Admission Brochure : 2014 - 2015
GENERAL ADMISSION BROCHURE
VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
Admissions to B.A. (Hons) / B.Sc. (Hons) / B.A. (Gen) / B.Sc. (Gen) for 2014-2015
Admission Brochure For the Session 2014 – 2015
The College offers 3-year Honours and General Under Graduate Courses in Science and Humanities (Arts) under the affiliation of the University of Calcutta.
- Application for B.A. / B.Sc. Admission (session 2014-2015) shall be online (www.vcfwadmission.com) from 4th June, 2014 to 18th June, 2014.
- The academic session 2014-2015 starts from 1st July, 2014 and ends on 30th June, 2015.
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A candidate may be admitted to the first year of Three-Year B.A. / B.Sc. (Honours/General) courses of studies on passing H.S. (10 + 2) Examination in General or Vocational Stream conducted by West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (W.B.C.H.S.E.) or an equivalent examination conducted by other State Board/Council such as All India Boards/Councils (i.e., C.B.S.E., I.S.C.) or Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya or National Open School recognized by the Distant Learning Council
subject to the conditions mentioned below :- In case of Board/Council other than W.B.C.H.S.E., a candidate shall have to pass in five recognised subjects of full marks not being less than 100 each of which one shall be English. A candidate passing in four subjects shall not be eligible to such admission to the course.
- Marks obtained in top five subjects shall be considered to ascertain the aggregate marks of a candidate passing the examination under grade system. Also for candidates passing H.S. (10+2) Examination from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education under old system, marks obtained in top five subjects shall be considered to determine the aggregate marks.
- Marks obtained in Environmental Education as a compulsory subject at the H.S. (10 + 2) Examination conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent shall not be taken into account for calculation of the aggregate marks in top five subjects for the purpose of admission.
- No candidate shall be considered for admission after a lapse of more than 3 (three) years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination or discontinuation of recognised regular courses of study after passing the previous qualifying examination.
Explanation : The year of admission shall not be taken into account while calculating 3 years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination. -
A candidate shall be allowed to take up the subject(s) under heading '(A)' if she has passed the subject(s) under heading
'(B)' at the previous qualifying examination
Table - I
Sl. No. A Sl. No. B 1. Mathematics 1. Mathematics/ Business Mathematics of ISC 2. Physics 2. Physics and Mathematics 3. Chemistry 3. Chemistry 4. Zoology 4. Zoology / Biology / Biotechnology 5. Botany 5. Botany / Biology / Biotechnology 6. Physiology 6. Physiology /Biology / Biotechnology 7. Electronics 7. Electronics / Physics and Mathematics 8. Economics 8. Mathematics / Economics / Business Mathematics 9. Education 9. Related subjects : Psychology / Philosophy / Mathematics / Sociology / Economics / Political Science / History 10. Philosophy 10. Philosophy / Related subject : Psychology 11. Sociology 11. Related subjects : Psychology / Political Science
Some special conditions for admission to Honours Courses in Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physiology Sl. No. Applying for Honours in Must pass in the subject (s) 1. Economics Mathematics (For WBCHSE)
or
Mathematics or Business Mathematics (ISC board)2. Mathematics Mathematics 3. Chemistry - Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
4. Physiology - Physiology or Biology or Bio-technology
- Chemistry
- Admission to all Honours courses will be strictly on the basis of eligibility criteria and merit.
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Applicants must produce the following documents in original at the time of admission :
- Mark sheet.
- Admit card of the HS or equivalent examination.
- Document showing the date of birth of the applicant.
- Transfer certificate in case the applicant already admitted in another college.
- A letter from the guardian mentioning the name and address of a local guardian in case of an outstation applicant.
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Course Offered :
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The college offers 3 year Honours and General degree courses a list of which along with the subject combinations
is given below. Following points are to be noted :
- For each Honours course two general subjects must have to be taken as subject combination.
- For each General course three subjects must have to be taken as subject combination.
- Two Compulsory Languages (1. English 2. Bengali or Hindi) are mandatory for all students (Honours and General both).
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Environment Studies is mandatory for all students.
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Humanities Honours
Honours in Subject Combination (as General Paper) Bengali (BNGA) - History (HISG) or Philosophy (PHIG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film Studies (FMSG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
English (ENGA) - History (HISG) or Philosophy (PHIG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
OR
Journalism and Mass Communication (JORG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
Hindi (HINA) - History (HISG) or Philosophy (PHIG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film Studies (FMSG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
History (HISA) - Economics (ECOG) or Bengali General (BNGG) or
English General (ENGG) or Hindi General (HING) - Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film Studies (FMSG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
OR
Journalism & Mass Communication (JORG) and Film Studies (FMSG)
Philosophy
(PHIA)- Bengali General (BNGG) or English General (ENGG) or
Hindi General (HING) - Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film studies (FMSG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
Political
Science (PLSA)- History (HISG) or Philosophy (PHIG)
- Economics (ECOG) or or Bengali General (BNGG) or
English General (ENGG) or Hindi General (HING) or
Film Studies (FMSG) or Sanskrit (SANG)
OR
Journalism & Mass Communication (JORG) and Film Studies (FMSG)
Geography
(GEOA)- Bengali General (BNGG) or English General (ENGG) or Hindi
General (HING) - Political Science (PLSG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
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Science Honours
Honours in Subject Combination (as General Paper) Physics (PHSA) - Mathematics (MTMG)
- Chemistry (CEMG) or Electronics (ELTG)
Chemistry (CEMA) - Physics (PHSG)
- Mathematics (MTMG)
Mathematics (MTMA) - Physics (PHSG)
- Chemistry (CEMG) or Electronics (ELTG)
Economics (ECOA) - Mathematics (MTMG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or
Sociology (SOCG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
Geography (GEOA) - Economics (ECOG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
Botany (BOTA) - Zoology (ZOOG)
- Chemistry (CEMG) or Physiology (PHYG)
Zoology (ZOOA) - Botany (BOTG)
- Chemistry (CEMG) or Physiology (PHYG)
Physiology (PHYA) - Zoology (ZOOG)
- Chemistry (CEMG)
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Humanities General
Option 1 (without Geography) - Economics (ECOG) or Bengali General (BNGG) or English General (ENGG) or
Hindi General (HING) or Sanskrit (SANG) - Political Science (PLSG) or Education (EDCG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
- History (HISG) or Philosophy (PHIG) or Mathematics (MTMG)
OR
Journalism & Mass Communication (JORG) and Political Science (PLSG) and Film Studies (FMSG)
Option 2 (with Geography) - Geography (GEOG)
- Economics (ECOG) or Bengali General (BNGG) or English General (ENGG)
- Political Science (PLSG) or Film Studies (FMSG)
- Economics (ECOG) or Bengali General (BNGG) or English General (ENGG) or
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Science General
Physical Science General - Physics (PHSG)
- Chemistry (CEMG) or Electronics (ELTG)
- Mathematics (MTMG)
Bio-Science General - Botany (BOTG)
- Zoology (ZOOG)
- Physiology (PHYG)
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Humanities Honours
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The college offers 3 year Honours and General degree courses a list of which along with the subject combinations
is given below. Following points are to be noted :
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Eligibility Criteria for Application :
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For Honours Degree (General Category) :
- 50% marks in aggregate with 45% marks in the subject or related subject (TABLE-1)* at the previous qualifying examination.
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55% marks in the subject or related subject
(TABLE-1)* at the previous qualifying examination and pass marks in aggregate. - OR
- 50% marks in aggregate in case the candidate opting Honours in the subject which is not included in her previous qualifying examination.
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For Honours Degree (SC / ST Category) :
- 40% marks in aggregate
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- 40% marks in the subject and pass marks in aggregate
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40% marks in the subject or related subject (TABLE-1)* at the previous
qualifying examination. - *Related subjects are given in Table 1
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For General Degree Courses :
- Applicant must qualify in H.S. or equivalent examination
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For Honours Degree (General Category) :
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Number of Seats :
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Honours Course
Subjects General SC ST OBC (A) OBC (B) PH Total
SeatsBengali 41 14 4 3 2 1 65 English 41 14 4 3 2 1 65 Hindi 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 History 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Political Science 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Philosophy 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Geography 20 7 2 2 1 1 33 Economics 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Physics 24 8 2 2 1 1 38 Chemistry 16 6 1 1 1 1 26 Mathematics 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Botany 32 11 3 2 1 1 50 Zoology 24 8 2 2 1 1 38 Physiology 16 6 1 1 1 1 26 -
General Course
Course General SC ST OBC (A) OBC (B) PH Total
SeatsHumanities (without Geography) 122 41 11 7 4 4(Gen)
+ 1(SC)190 Humanities (with Geography) 32 11 3 3 2 1 52 Physical Science 65 22 6 5 2 2 102 Bio-Science 97 32 9 6 4 3(Gen)
+ 1(SC)152
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Honours Course
- Application Fee for each course is Rs. 150/- and to be submitted to the college office along with the Printed Challan received after filling up the Application Form online between 8:00 AM and 12:30 AM & on 19.06.2014 From 8:00 am to 11:00 am within the deadline mentioned.
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Admission Fees (Provisional) :
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Amount to be paid at the time of admission to different courses of study (including 6 months’ tuition fees and
C.U. Registration fees) is given in the following table.
Sl. No. Section Subjects Amount 1. AG B.A. General without Geography Rs. 4,400 2. AG B.A. General with Geography Rs. 5,000 3. AH B.A. Honours (except Geography & English) Rs. 4,550 4. AH B.A. Honours (with Film Studies) Rs. 4,850 5. AH B.A. Honours in English Rs. 5,050 6. AH B.A. Honours in English (with Film Studies) Rs. 5,350 7. AH & SH B.A. / B.Sc. Honours in Geography Rs. 6,550 8. SG B.Sc. General Rs. 5,200 9. SH B.Sc. Honours in Economics Rs. 5,800 10. SH B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry Rs. 6,000 11. SH B.Sc. Honours in Physics Rs. 6,800 12. SH B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics Rs. 6,500 13. SH B.Sc. Honours in Botany Rs. 6,000 14. SH B.Sc. Honours in Zoology Rs. 6,000 15. SH B.Sc. Honours in Physiology Rs. 6,000 *** B.A. Honours (except Geography) candidates having Film Studies as a general subject have to pay Rs. 300/- as Laboratory Charges in addition with their scheduled Honours Course Fees.
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Amount to be paid at the time of admission to different courses of study (including 6 months’ tuition fees and
C.U. Registration fees) is given in the following table.
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Documents Required During Admission :
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All valid applicants appearing in the Merit lists for the Honours courses must bring the following documents at the time of counselling:
- FILLED IN APPLICATION FORM [PRINTOUT OF THE FORM (2 PAGES) SUBMITTED ONLINE]
- RECIEPT OF THE APPLICATION FEE (ORIGINAL CHALLAN-RECEIPT)
- ALL DOCUMENTS (IN ORIGINAL) LIKE MARKSHEETS, ADMIT CARD FOR H.S. OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATION, SC/ST CERTIFICATE (IF APPLICABLE), DOCUMENT SHOWING DATE OF BIRTH. ETC.
- TWO RECENT STAMP-SIZE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
- All applicants for the General courses (Humanities, Pure-Sc. and Bio-Sc.), appearing in the Merit Lisr may take their admission to the respective courses directly on the date mentioned [visit www.vcfw.org/brochure.mht] on the First-Come-First-Served basis. During admission, the above documents are required to produce at College Office.
- *Date of counselling and admission will be announced later after obtaining the C.U. notification. Visit www.vcfw.org/admission.html time to time.
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All valid applicants appearing in the Merit lists for the Honours courses must bring the following documents at the time of counselling:
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Keep in Mind :
As per the recent verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, ragging and sexual harassment in any form are criminal offences. Students involved in either of these unlawful events will be liable to disciplinary action taken by the competent authorities. Also, students have to abide by the discipline in the College and the rules framed by the Calcutta University. Candidates with short fall of attendance in their classes will be taken disciplinary action as per C.U. guidelines. -
Other Relevant Information
- Comprehensive Computer courses conducted by the College are compulsory for Geography, Physics, Mathematics and Economics Honours students.
- Communicative English is compulsory for English Honours students.
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Concessions, Scholarships : Concessions in college tuition fees are granted to meritorious and economically backward students for which applications are invited during the session. Production of BPL card is mandatory for full concession of all fees.
Concessions are available for regular students only.
Concessions are awarded subject to regular attendance, good conduct and satisfactory results in the class / college examinations.
All prescribed concessions and scholarships are available to students belonging to reserved and physically challenged categories as per rule.
Mandatory requirements :- BPL Card
- Income certificate of parents
- Original Medical Certificate [as and when required]
- Original Caste Certificate [as and when required]
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Candidate should note that :
- No application form(s) without bank challan(s) will be accepted.
- The college reserves the right to admission. Submission of the application form along with requisite fees does not guarantee admission of the applicant.
- The applicants must note that all admissions are provisional and subject to C.U approval.
- Any false information furnished in the application form is a punishable offence and renders the cancellation of the candidature though she gets admitted.
- After getting admission if a candidate wishes to discontinue her studies or wants to strike out her name from this college, no money will be refunded.
- Ragging in all forms are liable to appropriate disciplinary action.
- Eligibility to appear in C.U. Examinations are subject to attendance in college as per C.U. norms as follows
- Acandidate attending less than 75% but not below 60% of attendance in one or more subjects/groups of subjects shall be declared as “NON-COLLEGIATE” and may be allowed to appear at the concerned examination on payment of requisite Non-Collegiate fees.
- A candidate attending less than 60% lectures delivered and practical classes held in one or more subject(s)/group(s) of subjects shall be declared as “DISCOLLEGIATE” and shall be debarred from appearing at the C.U. Examination.
- Attendance in a subject/group of subjects shall be counted from the date of commencement of classes or admission to the course whichever is later.
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Keep in mind :
- As per the recent verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, ragging and sexual harassment in any form are criminal offences. Students involved in either of these unlawful events will be liable to disciplinary action taken by the competent authorities. Also, students have to abide by the discipline in the College and the rules framed by the Calcutta University. Candidates with short fall of attendance in their classes will be taken disciplinary action as per C.U. guidelines.
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