Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya (DTSKSM), Debra, Paschim Medinipur, offers undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and certificate/vocational programmes under autonomous status affiliated to Vidyasagar University. The college conducts admissions primarily through an online merit-based system, with all UG admissions for 2026 expected to follow a similar pattern to the 2025–26 schedule, adjusted for the upcoming academic year.

Overview of the admission system

• Admissions to UG courses at Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smriti Mahavidyalaya are merit-based, using marks obtained in the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination.
• The entire process is conducted online via the college’s admission portal linked from its official website www.debracollege.ac.in, along with follow-up physical document verification for shortlisted candidates.
• For 2026, the college will again publish a revised admission schedule after the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) releases class-12 results, with likely dates aligned to the 2025–26 timeline (May–July window for applications and merit-list rounds).

Admission process (UG – 2026)

The UG admission process for 2026 is expected to mirror the 2025–26 structure, with the following steps:

Online registration

• Candidates must visit the official admission portal (linked from www.debracollege.ac.in → “Admission” section).
• Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, then fill the online application form with personal, academic, and course-preference details.

Upload of documents and photographs

• Upload scanned copies of: passport-size photograph, signature, and 10+2 marksheet (or equivalent) in the prescribed format before final submission.

Application fee payment

• Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card, UPI, or net-banking through the Bill Desk/e-payment gateway integrated with the portal.

Merit-list generation

• The Admission Committee prepares a provisional full merit list and a provisional 1st merit list (allowed admission list) based on 10+2 marks, category, and reservation norms.
• Candidates can raise objections or claims, if any, within a specified time window via email/WhatsApp to the admission helpdesk.

Final merit lists and online admission

• After resolving objections, the final 1st merit list is published, followed by subsequent merit lists (2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.) if seats remain vacant.
• Shortlisted candidates complete online admission (payment of first-semester/first-year fees) within the notified dates for each list.

Document verification and reporting

• Shortlisted candidates are called for physical document verification at the college campus as per the notice issued for the 2026 session.
• After verification, students are formally registered, and classes typically commence in the first week of August.

Eligibility criteria (UG – 2026)

Eligibility is broadly aligned with the 2025 prospectus and will be applied for 2026 with minor stream- and subject-specific adjustments.

General UG (BA / BSc / BCom)

• Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board (CBSE, WBCHSE, ICSE, etc.).

Minimum aggregate marks requirement:

50% marks in 10+2 for most BA/BSc honours and general programmes.

Some honours courses (e.g., Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Geography, Botany, Zoology, etc.) follow the same 50% aggregate rule, with specific subject-wise conditions where applicable.

Subject-specific examples (indicative, based on 2025 norms)

• Santali: 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level or 50% marks in Santali subject.
• Geography: 45% marks in aggregate or 50% in Geography (for honours).
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications): 50% marks in 10+2 in Arts/Science stream, with Mathematics/Computer Application as a subject.
• Voc (Vocational programmes): 50% marks in Higher Secondary examination in Arts/Science streams.

PG admissions (MA / MSc)

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university, meeting the minimum percentage as per university norms.

Important dates for 2026 (UG – tentative calendar)

For 2026, the college is expected to announce a revised UG admission schedule similar to the 2025–26 pattern (adjusted for WBCHSE result timing). The table below presents a projected 2026 schedule based on the existing framework, which students should treat as indicative until the official notice is published.

Students must treat this as a tentative schedule; the official 2026 admission calendar will be published on www.debracollege.ac.in/AllNotice.aspx and in the “Admission 2026” section of the college website.

Application fees (UG – 2026)

Exact 2026 fee brackets are usually consistent with the 2025-26 structure, subject to minor revision. The following fee ranges are indicative, based on the latest college-issued fee-structure notices and third-party portals.

Application / Registration Fee (per candidate)

• UG (BA / BSc / BCom / BCA): Around INR 200–INR 500 per course applied (exact amount announced in the 2026 admission notice).
• PG (MA / MSc): Typically INR 300–INR 800 per PG course applied.
• Course/semester tuition fees (examples, 3-year/4-year UG)
• BA (Hons): Approximately INR 22,000–INR 30,000 total for the full course (varies by subject and studentship).
• BSc (Hons): Around INR 25,000–INR 45,000 total, depending on subject (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science).
• BCA: About INR 35,000–INR 40,000 total course fee.
• Voc: Roughly INR 35,000–INR 40,000 total fee (subject to minor changes in 2026).

Students must cross-check the “Fees Structure 2026” notice on the college website for subject-wise and semester-wise breakup before final payment.

Required documents for admission (UG – 2026)

Candidates shortlisted in any merit list must produce the following documents (original + photocopies) during physical verification and admission.

Academic and identity documents

• Higher Secondary (10+2) marksheet and pass certificate.
• Class 10 marksheet (for age/date-of-birth verification).
• Migration certificate (for students from boards/universities outside West Bengal or Vidyasagar University).
• Reservation and category certificates (if applicable)
• Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/General-EWS, etc.).
• PwD certificate (if claiming disability quota).
• Income certificate (if applicable for state-level reserved categories or fee concession).
• Proof of residence and identification
• School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate from the previous institution.
• Aadhaar card photocopy (for identity and address verification).
• Bank account details (to facilitate fee-reimbursement or scholarship processing, if applicable).

Other documents

• Passport-size photographs (as specified in the admission notice).
• Application printout or online admission confirmation number.
• Any other documents mentioned in the specific notice for Document Verification for UG Admissions 2026 on the college website.

How to stay updated for 2026 admissions

Regularly check the official website: www.debracollege.ac.in (especially the “Admission 2026” and “All Notices” sections).

Refer to the Prospectus 2026–27 and Admission Brochure 2026 (if uploaded) for detailed course-wise eligibility and intake.