Best Science colleges in West Bengal 2026
7 Science colleges in West Bengal charge between ₹16,000 and ₹8.73 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 West Bengal — at a glance
| Science colleges | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹16,000 – ₹8.73 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 1 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹72 L |
| Top rated | Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM] |
Which science college in West Bengal is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 7 Science colleges in West Bengal compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Kolkata Kolkata | 10 | — | ₹4.87 L | — | Government |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara Kolkata Kolkata | 9.8 | — | ₹51,000 | — | Government |
| JD Birla Institute Kolkata Kolkata | 9.7 | — | ₹8.48 L | ₹9 L | Government |
| Lady Brabourne College Kolkata Kolkata | 9.7 | #47 | ₹16,000 | — | Government |
| IISWBM Kolkata | 9.7 | — | ₹8.3 L | ₹16 L | Government |
| UEM Kolkata Kolkata | 9.4 | — | ₹8.73 L | ₹72 L | Government |
| SBIHM Kolkata | — | — | ₹4.22 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 Science colleges in West Bengal
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1
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
star 10.0 Fees from ₹4.87 L 6 courses -
2
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Rahara - [RKMVCC]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1963
star 9.8 Fees from ₹51,000 3 courses -
3
JD Birla Institute - [JDBI]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1962
star 9.7 Fees from ₹8.48 L Highest ₹9 L 6 courses -
4
Lady Brabourne College - [LBC]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1939
star 9.7 Fees from ₹16,000 NIRF #47 9 courses -
5
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management - [IISWBM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 1953
star 9.7 Fees from ₹8.3 L Highest ₹16 L 8 courses -
6
University of Engineering and Management - [UEM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Government · est. 2014
star 9.4 Fees from ₹8.73 L Highest ₹72 L 10 courses -
7
Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management - [SBIHM]
location_on Kolkata, West Bengal · Private · est. 1999
Fees from ₹4.22 L 18 courses
Showing 7 of 7. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 7 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across West Bengal the published first-year fee runs from ₹16,000 to ₹8.73 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 1 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. 1 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 West Bengal?
There are 7 Science colleges listed in West Bengal on this page, of which 6 are government and 1 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in West Bengal?
Published first-year fees range from ₹16,000 to ₹8.73 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in West Bengal 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 West Bengal?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹72 L. Packages vary by course and year.
