Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Behala College Granted Autonomous Status by Calcutta University
Calcutta University has given Behala College the freedom to run its own programs.
This means the college can decide what to teach and how.
The college will now offer postgraduate courses in nine subjects on its own.
This autonomy is granted for ten years, starting in 2025.
The college will also start a law program for students.
This change allows the college more control over its curriculum and future plans.
Behala College was granted autonomous status by Calcutta University.
The autonomy allows the college to independently manage its curriculum.
The status is valid for ten years, from the 2025-2026 to the 2034-2035 academic years.
Behala College will independently run postgraduate courses in nine subjects.
The college plans to introduce a three-year undergraduate law program.
- Who
- Calcutta University and Behala College.
- What
- Calcutta University conferred autonomous status on Behala College.
- When
- The formal conferment happened recently, with the status active from the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Where
- Behala College, affiliated with Calcutta University.
- Why
- To allow Behala College to independently manage its curriculum and offer new courses.
- College
- Behala College
- University
- Calcutta University
- Autonomy Granted
- Yes
- Duration of Autonomy
- 10 years (2025-2035)
- New Courses
- Postgraduate in nine subjects, Undergraduate Law program