Loreto College, Kolkata, one of West Bengal’s premier autonomous women’s institutions affiliated to the University of Calcutta, offers six BA Honours specializations: Education, English, Geography, History, Political Science, and Psychology. All are three-year full-time programmes with a uniform total fee of INR 1,07,400. Established in 1912 and accredited NAAC Grade A, the college admits students on merit through class 12 marks and CUET-UG 2026 scores.
CUET-UG 2026 concluded on May 31, 2026. Results are expected by June 14, 2026. The Loreto College UG admission portal is expected to open in June 2026, with merit lists in July and classes beginning in August 2026. Monitor loretocollege.edu.in and cuugadmission.in for updates.
Key Points
- Autonomous status allows the college to run a curriculum that goes beyond standard Calcutta University patterns, with enriched reading lists and interdisciplinary inputs.
- Offers Psychology and Geography alongside traditional arts subjects, a combination rare among Kolkata women’s colleges at the Honours level.
- CUET-UG 2026 scores accepted alongside class 12 merit, giving out-of-state candidates a viable admission pathway.
- Strong alumni track record in UPSC and West Bengal civil services, particularly from the History and Political Science programmes.
Loreto College BA Hons Fees 2026
All six BA Honours specializations carry a uniform fee structure: INR 37,800 in Year 1 and INR 34,800 per year in Years 2 and 3, totalling INR 1,07,400 for the complete three-year programme. Hostel charges are separate.
| Course | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| BA Hons Education, English, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology | INR 1,07,400 |
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- Additional charges such as examination fees, library fees, and hostel accommodation are over and above the stated tuition fee.
Loreto College BA Hons Admission 2026
Admission to all BA Honours programmes at Loreto College is merit-based on class 12 marks, conducted through the University of Calcutta’s centralised undergraduate admission portal at cuugadmission.in. CUET-UG 2026 scores are also accepted. CUET-UG 2026 registration closed in February 2026 and the exam concluded on May 31, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (Concluded) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 |
| Loreto College Admission Portal Opens | June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- All post-CUET-UG dates are tentative. Check cuugadmission.in and loretocollege.edu.in for confirmed schedules.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks, with English as a core subject at the 10+2 level.
- Admission is open to female candidates only. Loreto College is a women’s institution.
- Final-year class 12 students may apply provisionally. Admission is confirmed on meeting all eligibility criteria.
Admission Process
- Register on the University of Calcutta undergraduate admission portal at cuugadmission.in and apply for the BA Honours programme and specialization of your choice at Loreto College.
- Submit class 12 mark sheet, CUET-UG 2026 scorecard (if applicable), and other required documents through the admission portal.
- Check the merit list and cut-off on loretocollege.edu.in and report for document verification on the notified date.
- Pay the first-year fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm the seat. The 2026-27 session will commence in August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a woman student based in Kolkata or West Bengal targeting a humanities Honours degree
- Your class 12 stream was arts and you scored above 80 percent in relevant subjects
- You are targeting UPSC, West Bengal PSC, or academic and research careers post-graduation
- A three-year UG budget of INR 1.07 lakh suits your financial situation
- You value Calcutta University affiliation for MA/postgraduate eligibility across state institutions
✗ Skip if
- You are a male candidate: institution is women-only
- You need a technology, commerce, or science Honours programme
- You require industry-facing placements or corporate tie-ups as part of the UG experience
- You want admission based solely on CUET-UG score without a merit-list process
Loreto College BA Hons Scholarships 2026
Students admitted to BA Honours programmes at Loreto College can apply for central and state government scholarships as well as merit-based support. Applications must be submitted within prescribed deadlines after admission.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| West Bengal Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As per state norms | Strong academic record with financial need, apply via WB state scholarship portal |
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per scheme norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EBC students, apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Higher Education | INR 10,000 per year | Non-reserved category students with class 12 above 80th percentile and family income below INR 4.5 lakh per year |
| Minority Community Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Students from notified minority communities, apply via National Scholarship Portal |
- SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EBC students must apply for post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal after admission.
- Contact the college office for deadlines and application schedules for the WB state merit scholarship.
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