Overview

Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur, is a state-funded, government-aided college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, established in 1950. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts, science, and commerce, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and student empowerment. The college provides modern infrastructure, including a large library and Wi-Fi, and focuses on holistic development through various cultural and social programs, including a student-run culinary and craft outlet called "PROCHESTA"

Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur offers undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.) and postgraduate (M.A., M.Sc.) programs, along with short-term vocational courses. Undergraduate options include degrees in Arts (English, Bengali, History, etc.), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, etc.), and Commerce (Accounting and Finance). Postgraduate courses are available in select subjects like Bengali, History, Physics, and Zoology. The college also provides short-term courses in areas like Journalism, Film Studies, and Bioinformatics.

A wide range of merit-based and need-based scholarships are offered to support deserving students. Eligibility criteria differ depending on the scholarship category.