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University of Calcutta | Ranking | Profile | Subjects to Study | Admission Procedure

Table of Contents

  • University Ranking
  • University Overview
  • University Data
  • Academic Departments & Centres
  • University of Calcutta Campus

University Ranking in 2022

Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2022 has been published. University of Calcutta has been adjudged Rank 1st among all Central and State aided public Universities and Institutes in India on basis of holistic growth and development. Overall World Ranking: 201-300

Based on the subcategory ‘Decent Workand Economic Growth’ we have been awarded the Global Rank of 14th

About University

The Calcutta University establishde on 24th January 1857 and it is the multidisciplinary and Western-style institutions in Asia. Within India, it is recognized as a “Five-Star University” and accredited an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Calcutta was awarded the status of “Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area” and “University with potential for excellence” by the UGC.

The university has a total of fourteen campuses spread over the city of Kolkata. As of 2020, 151 colleges and 21 institutes and centres are affiliated with it. The university was fourth in the Indian University Ranking in 2021 list, released by the National Institutional Ranking Framework of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India.

University Data

Type
Public research university
Accreditation
NAAC
Academic affiliations
UGC, AIU, ACU, AICTE, BCI
Chancellor
Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor
Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee
Address
87/1, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700073, India
Website
www.caluniv.ac.in

Academic Departments & Centres

    • Agriculture
    • Arts
    • Commerce, Social Welfare & Business Management
    • Education, Journalism & Library Science
    • Engineering & Technology
    • Fine Arts, Music and Home Science
    • Law
    • Science
    • Deans of the Faculties
    • Chair Professor
Students of Calcutta University

University of Calcutta Campuses

  • Asutosh Siksha Prangan (known as College Street Campus)
  • Rashbehari Siksha Prangan (known as Rajabazar Science College Campus)
  • Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan (known as Ballygunge Science College Campus)
  • Sahid Kshudiram Siksha Prangan (commonly known as Alipore Campus)
  • B.T. Road Campus
  • Hazra Road Campus (commonly known as Law College Campus)
  • Viharilal Home Science Campus
  • Technology Campus
  • University Health Service Goenka Hospital Diagnostic Research Centre
  • Haringhata Campus, Ionosphere Field Station
  • University Press and Book Depot
  • Baruipur Campus, Agricultural Field Station
  • University Ground and Tent
  • University Rowing Club

Calcutta University Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
M.Sc₹8,694 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
M.A₹2,314 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
M.Com₹2,314 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
M.C.A₹19,094 (1st Year Fees)Graduation with 50% + WB JECA
MBA₹98,000 (1st Year Fees)Graduation with 50% + CAT
B.Tech₹9,094 (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 45% + WBJEE
B.A + L.L.B₹1,844 (1st Year Fees)10+2

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: The University reserves 60% seats for CU students directly and 40% seats are reserved for NON-CU students.

Ans: Yes, Calcutta University provides reservation provision for the reserved category students: 

Ans: For Ph.D. admission, the institute takes an entrance examination. Students must have to obtain at least 50% for the interview.

Ans: The candidates have to submit the application form along with the documents at the Secretary office, Technology Campus, Jd-2, Sector-III, Salt Lake City, Pin-700106, in Room no-004(Gr.Floor).

Ans. Yes, students from any part of India can take admitted to Calcutta University. It is one of the best education hubs in India.

Address: 87, 1, College St, Calcutta University, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
Phone: 033 2241 0074

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