About Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College Under the guidance of Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Kolkata was established in 1924. It is a constituent college of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata. The college is under the Govt. of West Bengal, Govt. of India. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College is affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Science, Kolkata. The college is approved and recognized by the Dental Council of India, New Delhi. The college aims at providing excellent patient care services through research, education and clinical expertise. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College has two campuses, an old campus, and a new campus. At both the old and new campuses, postgraduate and undergraduate training for both clinical and pre-clinical aspects are conducted. The clinical facilities for training purposes in case of medical subjects are available at the NRS Medical College. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College is the only government dental institute in the whole of India that has the latest laser technology. At the state level, the college has acquired the 22nd rank. The Government of NCT of West Bengal has declared Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College as a 'Center of Excellence'. The college is considered as one of the best dental institutions in the category of dental sciences. Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College offers an undergraduate (BDS) programme and a postgraduate (MDS) programme for 5 years and 3 years, respectively, and also various specialized courses. The college has tie-ups with several institutions and universities worldwide and offers research partnerships and exchange programmes. A form available online on the college's website enables the applicants to fill in their educational achievements and interests. Before applying for admission to the college, students should check whether their total aggregate marks, i.e., the best of four/PCM/PCB, whichever is applicable falls within the percentage as specified by the dental college for admission to the various courses that are offered. Students applying for the undergraduate course should clear the All India Premedical Test (AIPMT) or the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). Admission is done based on the scores in these exams. Students applying for the postgraduate course (MDS) should clear the All India Post Graduate Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE).

About St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata Established on 16th January 1860, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata is managed by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It is a Catholic Christian Minority College which aims at providing university education to deserving candidates in a Christian atmosphere, especially to students belonging to the Catholic community. One of the oldest and prestigious colleges in India, providing higher education in the field of arts and science, the St. Xavier's College aims at providing higher education to deserving candidates. Over the years, it has produced a line of distinguished alumni. St. Xavier's College is affiliated to the University of Calcutta, Kolkata and it was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under the UGC Act, 1956. It is also recognized and approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bhubaneshwar to offer B.Ed. courses. It has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A++" Grade (CGPA score 3.77 on a 4 point scale in the 3rd cycle) on 23rd January 2017. The college aims at providing quality education to the men and women of our country so that they become able citizens and leaders who can bring about a positive change in our country in the near future. Located in the urban part of Kolkata, the St. Xavier's Institute is a self-financed Institute. It is a co-educational college providing regular courses. It is a 157 years old institution with a rich heritage and old traditions. It is a Jesuit higher educational institution, which aims at grooming students with fundamental human and spiritual values. Providing service to the nation for 151 years, St. Xavier's College has today developed into a leading educational institution in India. St. Xavier's College was conferred the status of grant-in-aid college, but the government fixes the fees and all the facilities offered to the students. The UGC has conferred the college with the title of the "College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)" on 28th September 2006. At the city, state and national level, St. Xavier's College has received many awards and recognition under the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, in the fields of sports, co-curricular activities, and education. St. Xavier's College, under the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, offers two years of postgraduate courses and three years of undergraduate courses in the fields of science, arts, commerce and management. Add-on certificate courses are also offered in this college. A two year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course is also offered at the college for those who have scored a minimum percentage of 50% from any recognised university at the graduate level. However, S.C., S.T. and O.B.C candidates are given a relaxation of 5% marks for the admission. It also offers various professional degree and diploma courses in career-oriented programs. Under the IGNOU convergence scheme, it also offers diploma and degree courses in career-oriented programmes. St. Xavier's College also offers various add-on courses under general and language departments. These are communicative English, Hindi, history, film studies and journalism departments. Unlike other colleges under the University of Calcutta, the college has its own selection process. An online application process enables the candidates to fill in their academic achievements and interests. St. Xavier's College hosts examinations conducted by the University of Calcutta, university examinations of different courses and various other examinations. Vision: The college aims at developing a society based on equality, freedom, fraternity, justice, liberty, and love Mission: The college is on a mission to become a centre that provides excellent education with international standards and to excel in all areas of teaching, i.e., learning, consultancy and research. It also aims at offering application-oriented courses, taking advantage of the latest technology. It aims at stimulating the students to look for the meaning of life and create knowledge The college was set up to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor by providing education to the poor and empowering them. Through continuous quality assessment, the college aims at raising its standards and building a competent workforce with human values. It strives to promote cultural integration and communal harmony.

About Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Established on 13th November 1961, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta or IIM Calcutta or IIMC is a joint effort of the MIT Sloan School of Management, the Ford Foundation, the Government of Kolkata and the Government of India. The Government of India under the Indian Institute of Management Bill, 2017 the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) established it as a premier institute that was autonomous in nature with the intention of providing higher education in the field of management and technology. Courses are conducted at the institute under its own affiliation, i.e., Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. IIMC is recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The Government of India has also recognised it as an Institute of National Importance (INI). IIM Calcutta is ISO 9001:2008 certified. With a view to improve the quality of management education in India and to spread it across the country, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India set up Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. IIMC is one of the first IIMs to be set up in the country. The Chairman of the Council of IIM is the Minister of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. The Board of Governors is responsible for the control and administration of each of the IIMs. Hence, it can be called a board-managed institution that is free from the interference of external bodies. IIM Calcutta can be called one of the best B-schools in the world because of the number of accreditations that the institute has received. It is a triple-accredited business school, the only one in India. IIM Calcutta has been accredited by the most credible B-school accreditation associations worldwide: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. In this regard, it is one among the only 5 in Asia and 74 around the world. A member of the Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS), it is the only business school in this category. After the Indian independence in 1947, the charge of being the driving force of the nation's development was entrusted to the Planning Commission. As India grew rapidly post-independence, the Planning Commission in the late 1950s faced issues in finding competent managers to run the public sector enterprises. These public sector enterprises were being set up in the country as a part of its industrial policy. In order to ease the situation, in 1959, Professor George Robbins from the University of California was invited by the Planning Commission to help in the setting up of an institute of management studies at an all India level. With his recommendations, it was decided by the Indian Government that two elite institutes of management would be set up in India in the name of Indian Institutes of Management. Thus, on 13 November 1961, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta was the first IIM that was set up in India. It was a joint initiative of the Indian industry, the Government of West Bengal, the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Ford Foundation. IIM Calcutta started operation in the initial years from Emerald Bower, Barrackpur Trunk Road, Kolkata. In 1975, the institute was moved to its new campus. Morarji Desai laid the foundation stone of the campus at Joka. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta offers diplomas in management for a period of two years and a Residential Executive Programme which is a full-time one-year programme. IIMC also offers doctoral level fellowship programmes and an ePost Graduate Programme in Management. The institute also conducts several faculty developments and executive education programmes. Students seeking admission to the college should clear the CAT (Common Admission Test) and GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) conducted every year. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has conferred the status of "College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)" to IIMC. In 2017, the National Institutional Ranking Framework ranked IIMC in the third position among all management colleges in India. In the international scenario, at the QS World University Rankings of 2018, IIM Calcutta was ranked in the 94th position. Motto: "Knowledge for the benefit of all" Vision: IIMC has a vision of becoming a centre of excellence on the international level in every facet of management education Mission: IIMC is on a mission to groom ethical and innovative future leaders who will become masters in handling transformation and changes in a scenario that is globally competitive and to develop the practice and theory of management Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are currently twenty in number. These are autonomous public institutes that offer courses in management education and research in India. These institutes offer doctoral, postgraduate and executive education programmes. Based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the IIMs were set up with the initiative of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. Under the Indian Societies Registration Act, all the Indian Institutes of Management are registered as societies. All the IIMs are autonomous institutions and the day-to-day operations are carried out independently. However, the IIM Council oversees the overall strategy and the administration of all IIMs. India's Minister of Human Resource Development heads the IIM Council. The Council consists of the directors and chairpersons of all IIMs and also senior officials from the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India. On 24 January 2017, the Union Cabinet approved the Indian Institute of Management Bill, 2017, according to which the IIMs were declared as institutes of national importance. This means that they will be able to grant degrees and make important changes in the institute as and when required. On 28 July 2017, the IIM bill was passed by the Lok Sabha and on 19 December 2017, it was passed by the Rajya Sabha. On 31 December 2017, the IIM bill became an act after the receipt of the presidential assent. The names of the IIMs are listed below: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta - 1961 Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad - 1961 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore - 1973 Indian Institute of Management Lucknow - 1984 Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode - 1996 Indian Institute of Management Indore - 1996 Indian Institute of Management Shillong - 2005 Indian Institute of Management Rohtak - 2010 Indian Institute of Management Ranchi - 2010 Indian Institute of Management Raipur - 2010 Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli - 2011 Indian Institute of Management Kashipur - 2011 Indian Institute of Management Udaipur - 2011 Indian Institute of Management Nagpur - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Amritsar - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur - 2015 Indian Institute of Management Jammu - 2016 The flagship programme across all IIMs is the two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). This offers the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). These are equivalent to regular MBA programmes. Some IIMs offer to graduates with work experience a one-year Post Graduate Diploma Programme. Some IIMs offer a doctoral programme, the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). This is globally considered to be equivalent to Ph.D. Most IIMs offer part-time programmes and short-term executive education/EMBA courses. Unique programmes are also conducted by certain IIMs.

About The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata Established in July 1999, WB National University of Juridical Sciences is also known as WBNUJS or NUJS, Kolkata. It was established under the West Bengal Act IX of 1999 (WBNUJS Act, 1999) which was adopted by the West Bengal Legislature in July 1999. With the government of West Bengal, the Bar Council of India established WB National University of Juridical Sciences. WBNUJS is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956. In the early days, in the year 2000, classes were conducted at Aranya Bhavan. This is where the Environment Ministry of the government of West Bengal is situated. The students of the first batch lived in government flats. In August 2004, the University was notified under Clause (f) of Section 2 of the UGC Act, 1956. In July 2005, the Bar Council of India granted permanent affiliation to WBNUJS. The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, the Gujarat National Law University, and the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, are the only law schools that have the Chief Justice of India as the law school's Chancellor. India Today has ranked WB National University of Juridical Sciences third amongst all the law colleges in the country. WB National University of Juridical Sciences offers an LL.M. degree (1 year), B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree (5 years) and an LL.B. programme (3 years). The law school also conducts diploma, postgraduate diploma, Ph.D., M.Phil. and add-on certificate courses. Online courses are also conducted and students from seventeen countries across the world are pursuing these courses. For getting admission to the WB National University of Juridical Sciences, students have to register with the university. Eligibility is based on the admission criteria and the percentage marks specified by the university. After meeting these standards, students have to clear the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), held at the national level. Objectives: WB National University of Juridical Sciences aims at advancing and spreading knowledge and learning of legal processes and law and their duty in the nation's progress; make them productive devices of social development; enhance the qualities of a research scholar and make him aware of his responsibilities so that he can become skilful when it comes to law reforms, legal service, legislation, advocacy, etc.; and to encourage the interdisciplinary study of law with reference to technology, development, management and international cooperation

About A P C Roy Polytechnic,Kolkata Acharya Prafulla Chandra (APC) Ray Polytechnic, Kolkata was established in 1950 was formally known as Kolkata Silpa Mandir. The name of the college is given after the name of the famous scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray. The college is associated with National Council, Bengal from 1950-1962. The main motto of establishing the college is to give education to the student who belongs to the semi-urban part & come from the grass-root level & some of them are first level generation learners. In order to meet this vision the college is introducing various training & learning programs which will help the students to reach their goals.

About Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata was established in 1964. The Acharya Girish Chandra Bose, formerly known as Bangabasi College of Commerce is affiliated to University of Calcutta, West Bengal. It is affiliated to 3 year Degree course in Commerce (General & Hons) and 3 year Degree Course in English & Bengali (Hons.) Late Acharya Girish Chandra Bose, the eminent educationist and great Social Reformer was the founder of Bangabasi College. Mr. Bose established the institutions Bangabasi School (1885 AD.) and Bangabasi College (1887 AD.) with the sole objective of promoting the cause of education in Bengal during the nineteenth century renaissance in India. After the independence of India in 1947 A.D. there was an influx of young talents from the then East Bengal (now Bengladesh) and elsewhere. In order to accommodate them as well as to ease the tremendous pressure of admission to the College three new shifts like Morning, Evening and Commerce had to be opened. Ultimately following the Phase Reduction Scheme of U.G.C., the three independent shifts were converted into (1) Bangabasi Morning College, (2) Bangabasi Evening College housed in the same complex of Bangabasi College and (3) Bangabasi College of Commerce housed in the premises of Bangabasi Collegiate School, on the 11th April, 1965. Bangabasi College of Commerce was affiliated to the University of Calcutta in 1965 as an evening college.

About Medical College, Kolkata , Medical College, Kolkata was established in 1835.Its affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences. The first attempt for the introduction of a proper medical training was undertaken by Lord William Bentinck.

As a fruit of his effort and long persuasion, government order was passed to set up a medical college in Calcutta which is known as Calcutta Medical College. An old house at the rear of the Hindu College was converted for use as the New Medical College. The Medical College is best known as the first medical college in the east. It has been running past two centuries and today is the best example of heritage medical college.

About Asutosh College, Kolkata established in 1916. College is affiliated to University of Calcutta. Asutosh college has a rich heritage that contributes to its own culture.

Asutosh College,a pioneer institute of education in West Bengal,was the first college in the state which was accredited by NAAC,in 2002.Today we are proud to announce that the College has been accredited by NAAC in the 'A' Grade and awarded a CGPA score of 3.22,and is currently among the top 4 affiliated colleges of West Bengal.

The college was built up under the leadership of Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, the famous mathematician, educationist and the then Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. The college was then known as south suburban college and was housed at a rented premise.The college was renamed after him in 1924.

The present college building has a premise of forty thousand square feet and more than fifty classrooms which can contain about 4000 students. Twenty-seven subjects are taught as honors/major at the undergraduate level.

In 2002, a post graduation course in Environmental Science was introduced. All the departments have their own libraries and well-organized laboratories for Science departments.

Asutosh College, a pioneer institute of education in West Bengal, was the first college in the state which was accredited by NAAC, in 2002. The college has been accredited by NAAC in the 'A' Grade and awarded a CGPA score of 3.22, and is currently among the top 4 affiliate college of West Bengal.

The renowned mathematician Sir. Asutosh Mukherjee with a deep dream did establish this college. Asutosh College is affiliated underUniversity of Calcutta. The college has a rich heritage that contributes to its own culture. The College was built up in the year 1916 under the leadership of Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, the famous mathematician, educationist and the then Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. The College was then known as South Suburban College and was housed at a rented premise. When Sir Asutosh passed away in 1924, the college was renamed after him.

The Asutosh College shifted to its current location in 1935. The present college building has a premise of forty thousand square feet and more than fifty classrooms which can contain about 4000 students. Twenty-eight subjects are taught as Honors/Major/Vocational at the Undergraduate level.

In the year 2002, a post graduation course in Environmental Science was introduced.Post graduate courses in Applied Geology,Bengali,Computer and Information Science,Geography,Zoology are introduced in between 20009 and 2014.In 2013 Add-on courses in Hospital waste disposal management,Industrial Chemistry and Travel & tourism introduce. All the departments have their own libraries and well-organized laboratories for Science departments.

About Ramakrishna Mission Brahmananda College of Education, West Bengal Ramakrishna Mission Brahmananda College of Education, Parganas was established in 1961. after the holy name of swami Brahmananda, the first president of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Since the session 1999-2000 this college has been renamed as Ramakrishna Mission Brahmananda College of Education (a unit of Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home, Rahara) after being affiliated to the University of Calcutta introduce B.Ed. course in place of PGBT course. The college is fully residential and recognized by the NCTE. The college has already made its distinguished mark in the teacher-training program of the State. It helps in imparting an effective training program. Their objectives are to sensitize in-service and pre-service teachers to make them responsible teachers and worthy citizens of the country. They should inculcate and spread the doctrine of Universal Brotherhood as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda.