Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College Kolkata B.Sc Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year B.Sc Chemistry programme at VJRC is INR 12,315, which is INR 4,105 per year for general category students. As a government-aided college, VJRC keeps fees far below private science colleges. SC/ST and OBC students can additionally apply for the state fee reimbursement scheme and the central government Post-Matric Scholarship to reduce the effective cost further.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Chemistry and Physics from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general category applicants. English pass marks are mandatory for all programmes at VJRC. Admission is based entirely on Class 12 marks through the WBCAP merit process with no separate entrance exam conducted by the college.

Ans. No entrance exam is conducted for B.Sc Chemistry admission at VJRC. The entire admission process is handled through the WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal) at wbcap.in, where candidates register, submit Class 12 details, and list preferred colleges and subjects. Seats are allotted based on merit from Class 12 Higher Secondary marks through multiple rounds.

Ans. The WBCAP Phase 2 Mop-up application window is open from July 7 to July 16, 2026. Phase 2 seat allotment is scheduled for July 19, 2026 and the final admission deadline is July 29, 2026. Students who were not allotted a seat during Phase 1, or who missed Phase 1 registration, should use this window to apply for B.Sc Chemistry at VJRC or other CU-affiliated colleges.

Ans. B.Sc Chemistry graduates from VJRC can pursue M.Sc Chemistry at the University of Calcutta or other universities, and then go on to research, teaching, or industry roles. Career paths include positions in pharmaceutical companies, chemical manufacturing firms, quality control labs, and government research organisations such as CSIR. Graduates can also appear for CSIR-NET, GATE, and state-level recruitment examinations in chemistry.

Ans. B.Sc Chemistry students at VJRC can avail the Kanyashree Prakalpa for eligible female students, the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST and OBC-NCL students through scholarships.gov.in, the West Bengal Government SC/ST Financial Assistance scheme, and the college-internal Students’ Aid Fund. These schemes together make VJRC one of the most affordable science colleges in Kolkata for eligible category students.