About
OfficialAsutosh College is a Kolkata college established in 1916, affiliated to the University of Calcutta.
- Established on 17th July, 1916
- Formerly known as South Suburban College
- Affiliated to the University of Calcutta
- NAAC Grade A with CGPA 3.
- Main campus at Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road, Kolkata
- Second campus at Dimond Harbour Road, West Bengal
History
Asutosh College was established on 17th July, 1916, under the leadership of Sir Asutosh Mukherjee. It was formerly known as South Suburban College. The college is named after Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, described as one of the pioneers of modern education in India.
Academics
The college offers postgraduate departments in Bengali, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology and Zoology. Undergraduate science programmes include Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Psychology, among others. Arts undergraduate subjects include History, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology. Certificate courses such as Basic Computer Course and Soft Skills are also offered.
Campus & Facilities
The main campus is located at 92, Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Road, Kolkata. The college also has a Second Campus at Dimond Harbour Road, West Bengal, and a Research Center at 128/9, Hazra Road, Kolkata. Facilities listed include a hostel, a gymnasium, a library with digital and e-library resources, a reading room, seminar halls, Asutosh Memorial Hall and a students' common room.
Admissions
Admission to 4-Year B.A./B.Sc. Honours and 3-Year B.A./B.Sc. Multidisciplinary courses is merit-based through the Centralised Admission Portal (CAP). Newly admitted students undergo physical document verification.
Recognition
The college is accredited by NAAC with Grade A and a CGPA of 3.A chapter on the Planetary Geology and Image Analysis Laboratory of the Department of Geology was included in ISRO's Report on Space Research in India (2020-2021). Dr. Prabir Rudra, Assistant Professor in Mathematics, was awarded Visiting Associateship from IUCAA, Pune.
Quick stats
Courses offered
10
Avg placements
₹3 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources