The proposal was received with unanimous approbation and a donation of over Rs. 100, 000 was promised for the setting up of the new college. Raja Ram Mohan Roy showed full sympathy for the scheme but chose not to come out in support of the proposal publicly for fear of "alarming the prejudices of his orthodox countrymen and thus marring the whole idea".
The proposal was well-received, with a significant financial commitment pledged for establishing the new college. Raja Ram Mohan Roy expressed support but refrained from public endorsement due to concerns about potential backlash from his conservative supporters.