Midnapore College
- Fees / year
- ₹6,650 - ₹23,550
- Courses
- 17+
- NIRF College
- #42
- Established
- 1873
About Midnapore College
Midnapore College is an autonomous, government-sponsored college at Raja Bazar in Midnapore, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, affiliated to Vidyasagar University. It grew out of a private school of 1834 that became the Zilla School in 1840, turned into a degree college under the University of Calcutta in 1873, gained government-sponsored status in 1956 and moved to Vidyasagar University in 1985. The UGC made it autonomous in 2014, an arrangement extended to 2030, and gave it Special Heritage status in 2015. NAAC graded it A+ (CGPA 3.60) in its third cycle in 2017.
Undergraduates choose four-year honours courses in subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, botany, zoology, microbiology, computer science, English, Bengali, history and economics, or professional options including BCA, physical education, yoga, and tourism and aviation management. Master's courses run in 15 subjects, and research centres in science and the humanities admit Ph.D. scholars. Undergraduate seats are filled on merit from the five highest Class 12 subject marks; most postgraduate seats go by the college's own entrance test and degree marks. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 42nd in the college category.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1873
- Location
- Midnapore, West Bengal
- Affiliation
- Affiliated to Vidyasagar University, Autonomous
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE
- NIRF 2025
- #42 College
- Programmes
- 17Engineering, Science, Arts & Humanities
- UG fees
- ₹6,650 – ₹23,550 a year
- PG fees
- ₹13,160 – ₹19,160 a year
- Students enrolled
- 5,1812023–24
- Website
- midnaporecollege.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
17 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) | Undergraduate | 10 | ₹8,350 – ₹23,150 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹6,650 – ₹7,250 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹13,160 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹19,160 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹23,550 |
Admission 2027
Undergraduate admission is through the college's online merit-based system using marks in the five highest-scoring subjects of the Class 12 (WBCHSE or equivalent) examination, with direct first-come admission in some subjects. Postgraduate seats are filled on merit from the college's own PG Entrance Test and UG marks (Computer Science, Physiology and Political Science on UG merit only).
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
60.6%
of students reimbursed
3,138
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 3,138 of 5,181 students at Midnapore College (60.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Midnapore College: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Midnapore College?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Midnapore College is ranked #42 among colleges.
What is the fee at Midnapore College?
First-year tuition at Midnapore College is ₹6,650 (Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - General) to ₹23,550 (Bachelor of Technology - General) for undergraduate programmes and ₹13,160 (Master of Arts - English) to ₹19,160 (Master of Science - Zoology) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Midnapore College offer?
Midnapore College offers 17 programmes in Engineering, Science and Arts & Humanities, including Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Master of Arts.
What is the admission process at Midnapore College?
Undergraduate admission is through the college's online merit-based system using marks in the five highest-scoring subjects of the Class 12 (WBCHSE or equivalent) examination, with direct first-come admission in some subjects. Postgraduate seats are filled on merit from the college's own PG Entrance Test and UG marks (Computer Science, Physiology and Political Science on UG merit only).
Which bodies approve or accredit Midnapore College?
Midnapore College lists approval or accreditation from UGC and AICTE.
Do students at Midnapore College get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 3,138 of its 5,181 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,996 through state and central government schemes, 1,097 by the institution and 45 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Midnapore College?
5,181 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 53.3% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Midnapore College on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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