Behala College was established as a Grants-in-Aid State Government-sponsored College in the year 1963 affiliated with the University of Calcutta under the Refugee Rehabilitation Scheme of the Government of India. It was recognized under section 2f by UGC in 1982. Over the years the college has consolidated its position as a premier academic institution in the southern fringes of Kolkata. The college believes in inclusive education and caters to a wide array of students, with different social and financial backgrounds.

The college has been re-accredited with a grade 'A++' in the Third Cycle of assessment by NAAC. Although the College started as an UG college, presently it offers post-graduation in four subjects with affiliation from the University of Calcutta. The College is also a Study Centre of Netaji Subhas Open University and Rabindra Bharati University whereby UG and PG courses in different subjects are of...