Anonymous's Review On JD Birla Institute - [JDBI], Kolkata

Ranked as one of the best commerce colleges in Kolkata. It was the first college that I got admission into and it suited my CA tution timings then. I was selected in SXC but since it has a evening batch for girls, I didn't think it to be suitable for my professional course. Also, the fees for J.D. Birla was to be paid within 24hours and is non refundable. Apart from that, the campus has certain facilities too like the library has about 18000 books, 39 national and international journals, magazines etc. It also has membership with the American centre and British council. The campus has a utility store which provides stationary, snacks etc. The placement options are good as well with companies like Earnst and Young, Wipro etc. It has many seminars and events. The college also organises an annual picnic, sports and fest. It also celebrates Saraswati Puja, Independence day and have many health checkups too.

After my batch, the system has been changed and updated. They now follow the CBCS system that is recommended by UGC. For our batch, we get to choose our specialisation in 3rd year: Finance, Marketing and HR. The students are evaluated on internal evaluation which comprises of 40% and end semester examination which comprises of 60%. In case a student didn't have accounts or mathematics in their plus two, a bridge course will be mandatory for them in the first semester. We are taught Business Law, Business mathematics and statistics, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Audit, Tax and Management subjects.

The placement cell provides assistance to students for placements. Various companies have recruited students and conducted in campus interviews. The organisations where students undergo their internship also hire after their graduation. The companies are as follows- WIPRO, Earnst and Young, HSBC, Deloitte, PWC, Indigo, Godrej, L&T, Capital First(now IDFC Bank), Linc, Genpact, Pabrai's, etc.

We have an annual commerce fest called Commercio Conclave which takes place usually during September and October. About 14 colleges participate in about seven events evaluated by a jury of eminent people. This fest is organised only by the commerce students. We also have a cultural fest called Verve. This is organised by both the science and commerce student. We participate in most of the fests organised by other colleges in events like sports, business and marketing events, one act plays, fashion show, etc. We have an annual sports day wherein we have many races. We also have an annual day where students perform and various awards are given. We also have a picnic, women day celebration, independence day celebration and saraswati puja celebration in college. We have had seminars and counseling. Our college has three wings under National Social Service(NSS) under the banner of Jadavpur University. A lot of activities are conducted throughout the year under NSS.

The library is quite huge and has a good collection of books, journals, magazines, newspapers etc. It also has computers which helps the students to search for resources available at internet annexed rooms. It also has a photocopy facility. We have teams for various sports like basketball, football, cricket, throwball, tug of war, etc. A ground is available for badminton and indoor games like chess and carrom is available. The classes are equipped with projectors and air-conditioners. Wifi is available for college research etc. Computar labs are also available with internet access. A common area for students, called the recreational area is also available. There is also a canteen which provides fast food, tea and coffee. An auditorium is also there where seminars are held. We also have an infirmary and each student is covered by accidental insurance as well.