Is an all-girls catholic college affiliated to the University of Calcutta and focuses in the liberal arts and sciences.Established in 1912, the college has been ranked 75th at the all India level in 2020 by the NIRF. The courses offered at the college include B.A. (Honors & General) in Education, English, History, Political Science, Psychology & Geography ; B.Sc. (Honors & General) in Geography & Economics ; B.A. (General) in Bengali, Hindi, Economics, Journalism, Film Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, Mathematics, B.Ed along with Post Graduation in English. Admission to all the courses is both merit and entrance-based. Application process for admission at the college is online through the official website. Graduates from the college are placed in top-notch companies such as ITC, Deloitte, Citi Bank, HSBC Bank, Syndicate Bank, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airways, Emirates, etc.
Established | Type | 1912 | Private |
Affiliated to | Calcutta University |
Approved by | Calcutta University, UGC & NAAC ‘A’ grade accredited |
Courses offered | UG: B.A, B.A(H), B.Sc, B.Sc(H) PG: M.A in English B.Ed |
Admission criteria | UG: Merit-Based PG: Merit-Based/Entrance Based B.Ed: Merit-Based/Interview |
Application mode | Online |
Total Strength | UG: 795 PG: 43 |
NIRF’2020 | 75th Rank |
Top recruiters | ITC, Deloitte, Citi Bank, HSBC Bank, Syndicate Bank, Indigo Airlines, etc. |
Location | 7, Sir William Jones Sarani (formerly Middleton Row) Kolkata – 700071 West Bengal, India |
Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
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B.Sc.(4Â courses)
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– / – |
Exams :Â Calcutta University Entrance ExamCBSE 12th+1Â More
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B.A.(8Â courses)
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3.5 L
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Exams :Â Calcutta University Entrance ExamCBSE 12th+1Â More
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B.A. (Hons)(1Â course)
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17.7 K
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Exams :Â Calcutta University Entrance Exam
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M.A.(1Â course)
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61.2 K
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– / – |
Loreto College cut-off lists are released on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying exam. Loreto College cut-off is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the previous qualifying exam. Loreto College cut-off for UG is prepared based on the marks obtained in the 12th exam or its equivalent from a recognised board. For admission in UG courses, Loreto College cut-off is prepared based on the best four marks of the student in the 12th board exam.
Course |
Category |
Closing INDEX |
B.A General |
General |
80.17 |
B.A Geography General |
General |
81.17 |
B.Sc Geography General |
General |
82.33 |
based on their academic performance and financial situation. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college to avail of the scholarships. Further details regarding the Loreto College scholarship are given below.
Mrs. De Tristan established the Enid La Fond Medal and Scholarship in honour of her mother, who graduated from Loreto College in 1928 despite challenging circumstances. The medal is given to a third-year student who has demonstrated good academic performance, responsible participation in co-curricular activities, and a constant attempt to maintain a high standard in college, despite adversity.
Loreto College facilities and infrastructure include an auditorium, library, Mary Ward Computer Center, gym, canteen, water cooler, hostel, and medical facilities on the campus. Other Loreto College facilities are remedial class facilities, which are available to the slow learners and students with disabilities coming from financially challenged backgrounds to complete their graduation. Other than this Loreto College facilities include playgrounds for outdoor games like basketball, throwball, badminton, and rowing which attracts the students of the college. Loreto College facilities include indoor game facilities for playing carrom, table tennis, piano and canteen where students are found at all hours interacting and discussing things with each other.
Loreto College Library facilities –Â Loreto College facilities include a library that is entirely computerised with open access lending facilities. There are around 50,000 books on various subjects in the Loreto College library and it provides a large collection of subject-specific books, articles, journals, etc. Loreto College library subscribes to a large number of periodicals, journals, and newspapers too.
Loreto College Mary Ward Computer Centre –Â Loreto College facilities include Mary Ward Computer Centre which was set up in 1986. The Loreto College facilities include computer labs for computer literacy, skill enchantment, and proficiency to the students of the college. Loreto College Mary Ward Computer Centre offers computer courses along with the certificates as a part of a skill development programme. Computer, internet access, and CD collections are part of the Loreto College facilities.
Loreto College Hostel facilities –Â Loreto College facilities include tutorial rooms which are now converted to hostels for the female students for accommodation. Loreto College hostel facilities provide security to out-station female students.
Loreto College Medical facilities –Â Loreto College facility includes medical facilities for the female students and a competent nurse is available 24*7 hours in the campus premises for medical emergencies. Near Loreto College, there is a nursing home at a distance of 5 minutes from the campus for urgent medical emergencies.
Loreto College Canteen facilities –Â Loreto College facilities include a canteen which provides hygienic and nutritious food to the female students. In the canteen where female students found all hours, enjoying and interacting with other students of the campus.
Loreto College Sports facilities –Â Loreto College facilities and infrastructure include sports equipment and a playground for outdoor and indoor games. The outdoor games in Loreto College are basketball, throwball, badminton, and rowing. Whereas, indoor games are carrom, table tennis, and piano.
Loreto College facilities include a library that is entirely computerized with open access lending facilities. There are around 50,000 books on various subjects in the Loreto College library and it provides a large collection of subject-specific books, articles, journals, etc. Loreto College library subscribes to a large number of periodicals, journals, and newspapers too.
Loreto College facility includes medical facilities for the female students and a competent nurse is available 24*7 hours in the campus premises for medical emergencies. Near Loreto College, there is a nursing home at a distance of 5 minutes from the campus for urgent medical emergencies.
The college has Gym facility for the students.
The college has a hostel facility for Girls.
Loreto College facilities and infrastructure include sports equipment and a playground for outdoor and indoor games. The outdoor games in Loreto College are basketball, throwball, badminton, and rowing. Whereas, indoor games are carrom, table tennis, and piano.
The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Loreto College facilities include a canteen which provides hygienic and nutritious food to the female students. In the canteen where female students found all hours, enjoying and interacting with other students of the campus.
The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.
The college has a good networking for the alumni association.
The college has departmental based laboratories facility for the students.
Has an average record of placing only 50-60% of its students. The placement cell aims to provide the best employment opportunities to deserving students. Despite taking a hit in the pandemic, the candidates have been placed in top organisations in the country. Cognizant, ITC, Wipro, TCS and ICICI Bank are fw of the names that join in the recruitment drive.
Loreto College has many students opting out of the placement procedure for higher studies. Despite the decreasing numbers, the college manages to place its students in reputed organisations all over the country. The placement highlights are tabulated below.
Percentage of Students Placed | 50-60% |
Loreto College Highest Package Offered (in INR) | 8 LPA |
Loreto College Average Package Offered (in INR) | 3-4 LPA |
The Loreto College Kolkata placement and career development cell is responsible for all the recruitment-related activities of the college. The cell organises and conducts programmes, pre-placement talks and workshops for the students to make them aware of the companies’ new trends, functions and requirements. Institutes like Erudite, Endeavour and Catalyst Learning Services visit the campus to give lectures to help the students gain a better insight of the professional responsibilities they are about to embark on.
Loreto College recruitment drive witnesses various top companies providing guidance and training to the placed students in different sectors of the organisation. The list of top recruiters is listed below.
Red Bull | Wipro | Price Water House Cooper |
Tata Consultancy Services | Sage Publications | Chrysalis Consulting |
ICICI Bank | Indigo | Cognizant |
ITC | Teach for India | Jet Airways |
Citi Bank | Syndicate Bank | HSBC |
Viacom | Biswajit Sarkar IP Attorneys | – |
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