Best Science colleges in Kolkata 2026
166 Science colleges in Kolkata charge between ₹3,415 and ₹37.45 L in the first year, and Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Kolkata — at a glance
| Science colleges | 166 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,415 – ₹37.45 L |
| Government / Private | 16 / 150 |
| NIRF-ranked | 23 of 166 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1 Cr |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] |
Top 25 Science colleges in Kolkata
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1
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
10.0 Fees from ₹4.87 L 8 courses -
2
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara - [RKMVCC]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹51,000 NIRF #6 17 courses -
3
International Institute of Hotel Management - [IIHM]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹5.01 L NIRF #24 Highest ₹8.5 L 10 courses -
4
JD Birla Institute - [JDBI]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1962
9.7 Fees from ₹8.48 L Highest ₹9 L 13 courses -
5
Lady Brabourne College - [LBC]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1939
9.7 Fees from ₹16,000 NIRF #47 60 courses -
6
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management - [IISWBM]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1953
9.7 Fees from ₹8.3 L Highest ₹16 L 15 courses -
7
Deshbandhu College for Girls
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1857
9.7 Fees from ₹50,100 46 courses -
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9
Bethune College
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1879
9.7 Fees from ₹13,746 NIRF #151200 28 courses -
10
Nilratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital - [NRS]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1873
9.7 Fees from ₹47,100 60 courses -
11
West Bengal University of Health Sciences - [WBUHS]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2003
9.6 Fees from ₹2.2 L 84 courses -
12
University of Engineering and Management - [UEM]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2014
9.4 Fees from ₹8.73 L Highest ₹72 L 53 courses -
13
Bhairab Ganguly College
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1968
9.4 Fees from ₹26,335 48 courses -
14
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1857
9.3 Fees from ₹59,000 NIRF #47 266 courses -
15
Techno Main Salt Lake
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2001
9.3 Fees from ₹4.02 L Highest ₹29 L 41 courses -
16
Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science - [SVIMS]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2009
9.1 Fees from ₹1.75 L 10 courses -
17
Techno India University
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 2012
8.9 Fees from ₹4.74 L Highest ₹32 L 188 courses -
18
Netaji Subhash Engineering College - [NSEC]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1998
8.9 Fees from ₹6.81 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹11 L 45 courses -
19
Brainware University
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 2016
8.9 Fees from ₹6.9 L Highest ₹12 L 112 courses -
20
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital - [JIMSH]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 2016
8.8 Fees from ₹37.45 L 22 courses -
21
Jadavpur University - [JU]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1955
8.7 Fees from ₹1.2 L NIRF #18 Highest ₹40 L 218 courses -
22
Shri Shikshayatan College
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1955
8.7 Fees from ₹1.72 L 37 courses -
23
Loreto College
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1912
8.7 Fees from ₹1.15 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹8 L 21 courses -
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25
Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology - [GNIPST]
Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 2005
8.6 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #85 Highest ₹8 L 18 courses
Showing 25 of 166. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 166 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kolkata the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,415 to ₹37.45 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 16 of these are government-run and 150 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 23 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Science colleges are there in Kolkata?
There are 166 Science colleges listed in Kolkata on this page, of which 16 are government and 150 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Kolkata?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,415 to ₹37.45 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kolkata for Science?
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Kolkata.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Kolkata?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.