Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Loreto College plans second campus after UGC autonomy
Loreto College, which is 114 years old, has been given autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for 10 years.
This means the college can now make its own rules for teaching and exams.
The college wants to open a second campus because its current building is too small.
They plan to start new courses like business studies and fashion design.
The college will also start admitting boys from the next school year.
The college has been preparing for this for a year and a half.
They visited other autonomous colleges to learn how to run their own school.
The college is also thinking about having classes in the morning and evening to fit more students.
Loreto College granted 10-year autonomy by UGC.
Plans to establish a second campus due to infrastructure limitations.
Will become co-educational from the next academic session.
Introducing new programs including BCom, BBA, geoinformatics, and fashion design.
Preparation for autonomy included visits to other autonomous colleges.
- Who
- Loreto College, University Grants Commission (UGC), Calcutta University
- What
- Plans to establish a second campus after gaining autonomy
- When
- Autonomy granted for academic years 2026-27 to 2035-36
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To expand academic offerings and accommodate more students
Expansion Necessity
Infrastructure Constraints
Need for Expansion
Expansion Necessity
The college needs to expand to accommodate more students and introduce new courses.
Infrastructure Constraints
The current infrastructure is insufficient to support the planned expansion.
- Institution Age
- 114 years
- Autonomy Duration
- 10 years (2026-27 to 2035-36)
- New Programs
- BCom, BBA, geoinformatics, fashion design
- Current Status
- Girls-only
- Future Status
- Co-educational
- Preparation Time for Autonomy
- 18 months