City College from its modest start has grown into a mighty institution during these 125 years. At present it has a strength of nearly 3000 students. The college offers a wide range of subject options to the students so that a majority of them may find a subject suited to his/her aptitude and career objectives. There are 14 subjects in which Honours courses are offered - Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Commerce. Besides, general courses are offered in three different streams - B.A., B.Com. and B.Sc. (Physical Science and Biological Science).