Berhampore Girls' College (BGC), Murshidabad was established in 1946. The college is affiliated to the University of Kalyani.

Founded in 1946 by Prof. Amiya Rao -  the woman emancipator and an ardent advocate of individual liverty, and her husband Mr. B.G. Rao (ICS), the then District collector of Murshidabad - Berhampore Girls' College, an institution of inestimable pride with its robust academic traditions and cultural values has emerged as one of the premier institutions of West Bengal. This is one of the oldest government - sponsored girls' colleges in the state. The college is situated in the heart of the district town, Berhampore. THe college is on the verge of entering the Platinum Jubilee Year. Since its inception the institute has been imparting education with unremitting ethical values to the girls and helping them to reclaim economic and social freedom and, thereby retain the self-esteem. The motto of the institute is "SA VIDYA YA BIMUKTAYE". Upholding the dreams of the legendry founders, the institute is still trying utmost to promote its noble goal of quality-based higher education and to grapple with the global challenges of the rapidly changing society.

It is the first government sponsored girls' college in the state of West Bengal accredited by NAAC with B grade. The College believes in offering to the society multifaceted dynamic young women and thus lays stress on an all-round development of its students.

The students are encouraged to take part in the various extra-curricular activities like the annual sports meet, the foundation day celebrations and the annual college social.

The aim of the college is to be the leading college in the state of West Bengal and to set benchmarks for others to spread the light of knowledge among women with the view to enable them to make significant marks in the academic map of West Bengal.