Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College

Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Est. 1963
#3NIRF 2024

NAAC A++ accredited autonomous college with NIRF 2024 ranking of 3rd in India.

  • Founded in 1944 as part of Ramakrishna Mission Boys' Home, Rahara
  • NAAC accredited with Grade A++ (CGPA: 3.8); College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)
  • NIRF India ranking 2024: 3rd in India
  • Autonomous college with DST-FIST Award (2 times) and DBT-STAR College designation
  • Offers B.Sc., M.Sc., and PG Diploma programs across science disciplines
  • Recognition as SIRO by Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi

Academics

The college offers undergraduate B.Sc. courses, postgraduate M.Sc. programs, and PG Diploma qualifications. Seven departments are active: Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Microbiology, and Computer Science. The institution maintains a Swami Vivekananda Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences and Social Sciences and supports PhD research with registered scholars across multiple disciplines.

Campus & Infrastructure

The college provides comprehensive infrastructural facilities including a library, Computer & Multimedia Lab, and ICT-enabled classrooms. The institution is part of a larger educational complex at Rahara that serves nearly four thousand students across multiple schools and colleges. Facilities support both teaching and research activities, with subscribed e-content and a College Learning Management System available to students.

Admissions

The college conducts admissions for B.Sc., M.Sc., and PG Diploma programs. Prospectus and admission notices are published annually. The institution also offers stipends and free studentship to eligible students. Admission notices for 2026 and prospectuses are available on the official website.

Research & Recognition

The college is recognized as an institutional member of APQN and has received WBDST-FIST and DBT-STAR College awards. It maintains active research centers including the Swami Vivekananda Research Center and supports PhD admissions. The institution has received BOOST-II Award by West Bengal DBT and maintains SIRO recognition from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Student Support & Activities

The college organizes NSS activities including annual free eye operation camps and blood donation drives. Student achievements are recognized through awards in academic competitions, poster presentations, and sports/cultural activities. The institution maintains an active alumni association with regular newsletters and alumni meets. Placement and career counseling services are available, including UPSC/WBCS coaching.

Founded
1963
Courses
26
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationWest Bengal State University
Websitehttps://www.rkmvccrahara.org
HostelNot available
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Rankings at a glance

NIRF 2024
#3
Overall national ranking

Quick stats

Courses offered
26
Avg placements
₹4.2L
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources