Calcutta Girls’ B.T. College holds a significant place in the educational history of Kolkata as one of the pioneer institutions dedicated to the training of women teachers. Established during a time when women’s education itself was still struggling for acceptance in many parts of the country, this institution emerged as a beacon of progress and empowerment for generations of women educators.
The foundation of this historic college can be credited to Kalishanker Gupta and Latika Gupta, visionary reformers who recognized the urgent need for an institution offering training exclusively for women teachers. They worked tirelessly to carve a space where women could be professionally trained to teach, thereby multiplying the impact of women’s education across Bengal and beyond.
Together, they laid the foundation of Calcutta Girls’ B.T. College, and the college was among the earliest in the region to offer formal Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.) courses to women, equipping them with pedagogical knowledge, moral grounding, and leadership skills necessary for the classroom and the broader social fabric.
Over the decades, the college grew in stature and influence, nurturing thousands of women teachers who went on to serve in schools, colleges, and universities across India. Many alumni became prominent educators, writers, and social reformers themselves—carrying forward the legacy of empowerment.
Though initially affiliated to the University of Calcutta, this college is now affiliated to Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, and today it continues to stand as a symbol of women’s advancement through education, rooted in proud history and ever evolving to meet the needs of modern teacher training.
Its existence is a tribute not just to its founders but also to countless women who found their voices and vocation within its walls.