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Patna Women’s College [PWC], Patna Overview

Patna Public (Autonomous), NAAC-A, Patna University, Patna, UGC, AICTE ESTD 1940

About College

Patna Women’s College was established in 1940. The college offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PG Diploma courses in the science, commerce and arts stream. Eligibility for UG courses requires a minimum of 50% in 10 + 2 whereas for PG and PG Diploma require a graduation degree from a recognized university. Admission to all the courses is determined by the scores obtained by the candidate in PUCET followed by an interview. The admission process is solely online and centralized by the government.

Patna Women's College Highlights

Established \| Type	1940 \| Private
Affiliated To	Patna University
Courses	Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PG Diploma
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam based followed by Interview
Application Mode	Online
Entrance Exam	PUCET
Facilities Available	Library, Hostel, Canteen, Washroom and accessibility to a computer.
Principal	Dr. Sister Marie Jessie
Official Website \| Contact Number	https://www.patnawomenscollege.in \| +91-612-2531186, 2531369

Patna Women’s College Courses

Course	Details
B.Sc (Hons)	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% with Biology or Mathematics as main subjects Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and Industrial Microbiology
BA (Hons)	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Philosophy, Economics, Geography, History, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science and Home Science
BCA	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
BBA	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
BMC	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Sele

Patna Women's College Highlights

Established \| Type	1940 \| Private
Affiliated To	Patna University
Courses	Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PG Diploma
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam based followed by Interview
Application Mode	Online
Entrance Exam	PUCET
Facilities Available	Library, Hostel, Canteen, Washroom and accessibility to a computer.
Principal	Dr. Sister Marie Jessie
Official Website \| Contact Number	https://www.patnawomenscollege.in \| +91-612-2531186, 2531369

Patna Women’s College Courses

Course	Details
B.Sc (Hons)	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% with Biology or Mathematics as main subjects Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and Industrial Microbiology
BA (Hons)	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Philosophy, Economics, Geography, History, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science and Home Science
BCA	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
BBA	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
BMC	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
B.Com	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 + 2 in commerce with a minimum of 50% Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
B.Ed	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com or any other equivalent degree OR Master’s degree in Science/ Social Science/ Humanities/ Commerce OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/ Technology with Science or Mathematics with 55% marks Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
MA	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: BA or B.Sc degree in Home Science Selection Criteria: Merit Based Specializations: Home Science
MCA	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Graduation degree (BCA) passed from a recognized university Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview
M.Sc	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Graduation degree (M.Sc) passed from a recognized university Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: Zoology
PG Diploma	Duration: 1 Year Eligibility: Graduation passed from a recognized university. Selection Criteria: PUCET Score followed by Interview Specializations: Fashion Designing, Advertising & Sales Management, Computer Application

Patna Women’s College Admission

Eligibility for all the UG courses in Patna Women’s College is 10 + 2 passed from a recognized board.
For PG and PG Diploma courses, the candidates must be bachelor degree holders in a relevant field from a recognized university.
Selection to all the courses is done on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the PUCET entrance examination followed by an interview.

How to Apply?

The entire admission process takes place entirely online i.e. in accordance with the Patna University, details of which are provided on the official college website.
Admission into the college is based on the merit the student has secured and The availability of seats. Followed by the PUCET entrance exam and college Interview.
Visit the official website of Patna Women’s College and go to the ‘Admission Notice’ section.
On the next page, click on the ‘Application Form’ link.
Select your course level and Course for which you are seeking admission.
Fill out the course and personal details and click on ‘Submit’.
Pay application fee By Credit/ Debit Card or through Challan.

Patna Women’s College Placement

Students are recruited into reputed companies based on their qualifications. There are pre-placement training sessions and programs available to curate students into professionals. Some of the top campus recruiters are:

IBM
Wipro
TCS,
Infosys
Star TV
Concentrix, etc.

Patna Women’s College Facilities

Hostel: There is a girls’ hostel on their campus that accommodates the students belonging to remote areas. The hostel environment is very strict, decent, friendly, and comfortable. They serve clean and good quality food. The annual fees of the hostel are INR 40,000 per annum.
Library: The college has a huge reading library that offers books related to all the courses that are offered on campus. Apart from curriculum-related books, there are other books related to science fiction, sports, thriller, action, and novels available as well.
Washroom: They have a clean and hygienic washroom service available with a clean water supply and washbasins as well.
Canteen: A huge canteen is situated in the College that serves multiple cuisines at affordable rates. From biscuits to wafers, cakes, and bakes, from South Indian to North Indian, you name it and they have it. Treat your taste buds with awesome eats that are clean and hygienic. Hang around with your friends and develop the best memories to cherish throughout your life.
Classrooms: Huge, spacious, and super airy classrooms that easily accommodate around 100 students with huge windows for fresh oxygen supply throughout the lecture.
Chapel: There is a Chapel wherein students of all communities can offer their prayers and seek help from the Almighty.
Placement Cell: Graduated students are recruited into renowned companies through on-campus recruitment service. Training is also conducted for students to be ready to face the corporate world.

Patna Women’s College FAQs

Q. What are the documents required while applying for admission at Patna Women’s College?

Ans. The following documents are necessary while applying for admission at Patna Women’s College:

Receipt of Application form
Admit Card of PUCET 2020
Original mark sheets of X, XII along with two photocopies
Original mark sheet of Graduation (for PG candidates)
Original Caste Certificate issued by CO/BDO/DM
Affidavit by Notary Public in case of one-year gap between intermediate courses
Original NCC Certificate, if applicable
Four Passport-size photographs

Q. Where can a student check his/ her PUCET scores?

Ans. PUCET scores are declared on the Official College Website (https://patnawomenscollege.in). So, a student can check the results online.

Q. What sort of questions are asked in the PUCET exam for B.A.?

Ans. PUCET exam is conducted to test the caliber of the student, to get a generalized prospect of the student in the field of his/her interest. So, questions related to General Knowledge, Humanities, and Social Sciences are generally asked.

Q. Are there any scholarships for the students in this college?

Ans. Yes, Patna Women’s College has an infinite number of scholarships available to aid students in their curriculum. A few scholarships are listed below:

Government of Bihar State Scholarships for SC/ST/Backward Classes
Minority Scholarships - Government of Bihar
Merit Scholarships- The Merit Scholarships are given to the toppers of the College in the Patna University Examinations
Shashank Memorial Scholarship
Anjana Bose Memorial Award
Prof. (Dr) Diwakar Prasad Vidyarthi Memorial Scholarship
Smt. Karuna Singh Award
Nageshwar Prasad Ojha Memorial Scholarship
Awards for outstanding performances in Extension Services

Q. Is career counseling conducted in this college for helping students?

Ans. Yes, career counseling is conducted for students to guide them in the right direction for building their strong future. Students who have a doubt about their future endeavors into a particular stream can seek help here.

Q. What are the minimum percentages required in the 10 + 2 level to be eligible for admission to various courses in this college?

Ans. As per 2019 statistics, the cut-off for Science and Arts was 50% in 12th grade for general quota and 45% for reserved quota, whereas, the cut-off for Commerce The stream was 45% for general quota.