Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah
- Fees / year
- ₹1,320
- Courses
- 14+
- NIRF College
- #19
- Established
- 1941
About Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira is a fully residential autonomous college for male students at Belur Math in Howrah district, West Bengal, beside the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. A unit of Ramakrishna Mission Saradapitha and affiliated to the University of Calcutta, it opened on 4 July 1941 as an intermediate arts college and became a three-year degree college in July 1960. The UGC made it autonomous from 2010-11 and renewed the status in 2022 for ten years, and NAAC re-accredited it with an A++ grade (CGPA 3.58) in 2021.
The college teaches four-year B.A. majors in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, history, philosophy and political science and B.Sc. majors in economics, physics, chemistry, mathematics, microbiology, zoology, industrial chemistry and computer science. It has taught postgraduate courses since 2006-07 and supports Ph.D. research through its Swami Vivekananda Research Centre. Applicants take the college's own entrance tests and viva, followed by counselling for hostel suitability, as every student lives on campus. It holds DBT Star College status. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 19th in the college category.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1941
- Institution type
- Autonomous
- Location
- Howrah, West Bengal
- Affiliation
- Affiliated to University of Calcutta, Autonomous
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #19 College
- Programmes
- 14Science, Arts & Humanities
- UG fees
- ₹1,320 a year
- Students enrolled
- 6992023–24
- Website
- vidyamandira.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
14 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 8 | ₹1,320 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 6 | — |
Admission 2027
Students who have passed the Class 12 examination of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent board take the college's own entrance tests and/or viva for the four-year B.A./B.Sc. programmes, followed by counselling for hostel suitability and admission, since every student must live in the college hostels. Ph.D. candidates are admitted through an entrance test and interview.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
93.7%
of students reimbursed
655
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 655 of 699 students at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah (93.7%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah is ranked #19 among colleges.
What is the fee at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah?
First-year tuition at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah is ₹1,320 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah offer?
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah offers 14 programmes in Science and Arts & Humanities, including Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts.
What is the admission process at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah?
Students who have passed the Class 12 examination of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent board take the college's own entrance tests and/or viva for the four-year B.A./B.Sc. programmes, followed by counselling for hostel suitability and admission, since every student must live in the college hostels. Ph.D. candidates are admitted through an entrance test and interview.
Which bodies approve or accredit Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah?
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
Do students at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 655 of its 699 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 84 through state and central government schemes and 571 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah?
699 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24 (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 Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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