Is there an entrance exam for UG admission at Malda College?

No. Malda College UG admission requires no entrance exam. Selection is based entirely on Class 12 board marks through the WBCAP merit list. Candidates apply at wbcap.in.

What is the minimum marks requirement to apply for Malda College Honours admission?

Candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12. Alternatively, candidates with 40% aggregate and at least 50% in the chosen Honours subject are also eligible. SC and ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in these minimums.

How does Malda College BCA admission work?

BCA admission at Malda College also goes through the WBCAP portal. Candidates must have Mathematics at the 10+2 level with a minimum of 45% aggregate. No entrance exam is required. The total BCA fee for the 3-year course is INR 75,000.

What is the WBCAP Mop-Up Round and who should apply?

The WBCAP Mop-Up Round (Phase 2) fills seats that remain vacant after Phase 1 and the Upgrade Round. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in earlier phases can apply from July 7 to July 16, 2026. The merit list for this round releases on July 19, 2026.

Can students from outside West Bengal apply for Malda College UG admission?

Yes. WBCAP is open to all candidates who have passed Class 12 from any recognised board. There is no domicile restriction for UG admission at Malda College. All seats are filled on merit through the WBCAP merit list.

How does MA admission at Malda College differ from UG admission?

MA admission is handled by the University of Gour Banga, not WBCAP. Sixty percent of MA seats go to graduates of Gour Banga-affiliated colleges on merit. The remaining forty percent are filled through a university entrance exam, open to graduates of any recognised university.

What scholarships are available for students admitted to Malda College?

Malda College students can access the State Government Fee Reimbursement (SC/ST/OBC), Kanyashree Prakalpa (girl students), Aikyashree Scholarship (minority students), and SVMCM (merit-cum-means for family income below INR 2.5 LPA). The college also awards half-free and full-free scholarships for 2nd and 3rd year students based on merit and income. Nearly 80% of UG students receive some form of financial support.

Is management quota or direct admission available at Malda College?

No. Malda College is a government institution. There is no management quota and no NRI quota. Every seat is filled through merit via WBCAP (UG) or University of Gour Banga (MA).

What documents are required for Malda College admission verification?

Candidates must bring original Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, admit cards, transfer certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs. Document verification for Phase 1 WBCAP allottees was scheduled from June 27 to July 4, 2026. Keep all originals and self-attested copies ready.

Which Honours subjects does Malda College offer for BA and B.Sc?

BA Honours is offered in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Economics, Education, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology, and Arabic. B.Sc Honours is offered in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, and Geography. B.Com Honours is offered in Accounting. All are 4-year programmes admitted through WBCAP.