Principal Professor Mamata Ray Founded 1849 Motto Viddaya Vindatey Amritam | Established 1849 Website bethunecollege.ac.in Phone 033 2257 1712 | |
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Notable alumni Similar University of Calcutta, Scottish Church College, Bangabasi College, Vidyasagar College, Anandamohan College | ||
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Bethune College is the first women's college in Asia. It was founded as a school in 1849 by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, and in 1879 developed into the first women's college in India, after whom it is named as Bethune College. It is located in Kolkata, and is affiliated to the University of Calcutta.
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The college is accredited "A" by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
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Motto
The motto of the College "Vidya Vindatey Amritam" means 'knowledge provides immortal bliss.'
Logo
The three glowing lamps - centrally for 'knowledge' side by side 'humanity' and "transparency", and the wheel for 'dynamism through exercise' constitute the emblem.
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Bethune College Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA