Victoria Institution (College) is one of the oldest undergraduate women’s colleges affiliated to the University of Calcutta. Since its inception in 1932, the mission of the college has always been to empower women through education and inculcate in them a spirit of resilience and self-reliance. The college is committed to fostering a space for critical thinking, research skills and social responsibilities.
The institution provides a stimulating environment to students from all backgrounds. The aim is to nurture the intellectual abilities of students and hone their life skills. Students have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of subjects spanning across science, arts and commerce disciplines. Dedicated faculty members inspire and support students in their pursuit of knowledge. The uniform syllabus prescribed by the University of Calcutta is enriched by add-on courses as well as certificate programmes. The New Education Policy(NEP) emphasizes application-based learning, value and skill enhancement. In order to enhance communicative, leadership and analytical skills, the college frequently organises student seminars and workshops. A spirit of teamwork is encouraged through various collaborative projects and group assignments. The teaching-learning programmes are marked with personal mentoring; students are motivated to participate in intra and inter college events and social welfare programmes. Periodic parent-teacher meetings are organised to discuss the overall progress of students and collaboratively find solutions to their academic or behavioural problems.
The College has an excellent infrastructure with a Wi-Fi enabled campus, ICT classrooms, well equipped teaching laboratories, a library with a rich collection of books, a spacious auditorium and a seminar hall with all modern amenities. The campus is well protected with security guards stationed at strategic points and CCTV surveillance installed throughout the premises. An on-campus affordable hostel facility is available for outstation candidates. Distribution of hostel rooms is in accordance to the merit list. The institution also has a Career Counselling Cell that actively assists students in taking informed decisions regarding their career aspirations and professional growth.
Our heritage college stands tall as a testament to the visions of our founders, BrahmanandaKeshub Chandra Sen and his two daughters, Maharani Suniti Devi and Maharani Sucharu Devi. Their unwavering commitment to education and their indomitable spirit have shaped our institution into a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the path for countless learners. With a glorious history that spans several decades, we carry forward a legacy of academic excellence and cultural vibrancy. On behalf of the entire (teaching and non-teaching) community of Victoria Institution (College), I extend my best wishes to all the students for a successful journey filled with intellectual growth, personal development, and memorable experiences.