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Calcutta University (University of Calcutta): Courses, Admissions 2026, Fees, Placements, Rankings

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Q:   Is Calcutta University good for placement?
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Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:

CoursePlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)

- Total students: 419

- Students placed: 247

- Total students: 417

- Students placed: 252

- Total students: 380

- Students placed: 198

BTech

- Total students: 237

- Students placed: 189

- Total students: 357

- Students placed: 305

- Total students: 289

- Students placed: 199

BA LLB

- Total students: 110

- Students placed: 96

- Total students: 119

- Students placed: 95

- Total students: 83

- Students placed: 67

PG (2-year)

- Total students: 5,984

- Students placed: 4,198

- Total students: 5,975

- Students placed: 4,201

- Total students: 5,125

- Students placed: 3,985

PG (3-year)

- Total students: 97

- Students placed: 78

- Total students: 98

- Students placed: 85

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

PG (5-year)

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

- Total students: 41

- Students placed: 32

- Total students: 37

- Students placed: 28

NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

Q:   What was the closing rank of Calcutta University for CSE?
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Calcutta University accepts WBJEE scores, folowed by WBJEE Counselling for admission to the BTech programme. Calcutta University cut off 2023 was concluded after the release of WBJEE Mop-Up Seat Allotment Result. As per Calcutta University WBJEE cut off 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 1207 for the General All India category students. 
For other categories, including ST, SC, OBC and PWD, the last round cutoff remains the same i.e. 1207 for CSE at Calcutta University. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the round-wise WBJEE cutoff 2023 for CSE programme: 
 
Q:   Is MBA available at Calcutta University?
A: 

Yes, Calcutta University offers a two-year MBA course across four specialisations. These are Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and Operations Management and Systems Analysis.

Q:   What is the highest placement package in Calcutta University for CSE?
A: 

The Calcutta University highest package or the salary details for 2024 drive are yet to be released. However, the median package for the 2023 drive is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. The highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 10 LPA, made to PG (2-year) and BTech students. Take a look at the below table depicting the course-wise median package for the Calcutta University placements 2023:

Course

Median Package (2023)

PG (3-year)

INR  9.90 LPA

BTech

INR 10 LPA

PG (2-year)

INR 10 LPA

UG (3-year)

INR 9.20 LPA

PG (5-year)

INR 8.80 LPA

BA LLB

INR 8 LPA

University of Calcutta Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: WBJEE, JEE Main
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12 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1 by
1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Ongoing
Feb '26
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Q:   How to apply for MBA in Calcutta University?
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Graduates in any stream from a recognised university are eligible for Calcutta University admission. Aspirants can apply by filling out the application form online by visiting the CU website (caluniv.ac.in). Admission to MBA courses is through national-level entrance exams such as CAT/ MAT/ JEMAT, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

Q:   How to get admission to BTech at Calcutta University?
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To get admission to BTech at Calcutta University, students need to qualify for the state-level entrance exam, i.e., WBJEE with a valid score. Candidate must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria, which is a class 12 pass with 50% aggregate. Eligible students can further fill out the online form (caluniv.ac.in). The university further shortlists students based on their entrance test scores and allot seats.

Q:   Can I get direct admissions to BTech courses at University of Calcutta?
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No, direct admission is not possible at Calcutta University in the BTech course. Students must appear for the WBJEE exam for the same. Thy must also fulfil the eligibility criteria required for admission.

 

Q:   What are the list of documents required for WBJEE 2025 counselling
A: 

Candidates must verify the following documents at their allotted institutes.

  • All rank holders – Class 10 admit card/birth certificate for verification of date of birth
  • All rank holders – Class 10 Mark sheet 
  • All rank holders –Class 12 Mark sheet 
  • WB domiciled candidates - Domicile
  • SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B rank holders – Respective category certificate.
  • PwD rank holders – PwD
  • TFW rank holders – Income certificate
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Top recruiting companies like TCS, Cognizant, private banks, Wipro, and MNCs visit our college to hire students from our course.
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Internships are not available, But otherwise, the placements are good, and anybody can take admission here.
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Esha Barua Chowdhury Verified Icon
B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2023
Offered by Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta
3
1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Cost-effective Law College.
Placements: There was no placement cell (at least for Calcutta University Department of Law). There was a common placement cell by the University, but it was not that useful when it came to specific legal placements. We students tried to create a placement committee, perhaps it was still active, but it was only student-run. For internships, students had to fend for themselves. Again, there was no support from the college. If there was any requirement from the organizations providing internship to a student of the college, such requirements were not fulfilled by the college.
Infrastructure: Hostel facilities were available for students coming from a good enough distance. An application had to be made for availing such facilities. Hostels were cost-effective. As to the infrastructure, the highlight was the library, one of the best law libraries in Kolkata. Classrooms were moderate for a government university.
Faculty: Teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Good teachers, not exceptional, but good. The course curriculum was somewhat relevant. It needed a lot to catch up and only theoretically prepared students. Semester exams were not too difficult and the pass percentage was good.
Other: There were no fests or social activities other than student-organized committees, events, and competitions. There was an entrance test to get in, so the student pool was good. Attendance was strict, but people could go around it if they were smart enough. Government scholarships were available. The best thing about the college was that you got an amazing alumni pool for litigation if you could network well.
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B. Com. (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2028
Offered by Heramba Chandra College
4
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Great college ambience, solid faculty, the worst part is getting placements here.
Placements: Students are barely placed from this college. We might get internship certificates and results, but placements are hard to get. Packages, if somehow mentioned, are around 3–3.5 LPA. Kotak, Bajaj, etc., are recruiters. The placement percentage is around 7–8 percent or less. The course is the best thing to choose. Currently pursuing this course in this college can help you go through with better reputation and skills.
Infrastructure: Facilities are basic but helpful for students. It provides a computer lab, Wi-Fi features, a canteen with good food, a college library, and a ground to play. Our college may have medical facilities, but I haven’t seen any emergencies yet, so I’d rather not believe whether this facility is there or not. Sports and games get more attention, and that’s right. It has annual sports with a wide variety, and day-to-day sports can also be played on the ground.
Faculty: Faculty is the top one thing to consider in this college. You’ll get superb, excellent teachers and staff. The teachers are very friendly and help you clear every single doubt. This course is important as it makes you efficient in the accounts field, and companies feel the need for these skills. Semesters are easy until CU changes the exam dates earlier. Passing marks are about 25 percent.
Other: This course is helpful for an accounts and finance career, as I have interest in this field, so I chose it and it also has better future opportunities. Improvement is needed in the support system of the staff towards students, as you may face some problems in getting enough help. There are many events and a fest known as Hemflunce, where the crowd makes the day more encouraging and interesting. The surroundings are polite and feel like studying in a cool environment. Scholarships are available to students with marks above 60 percent in semesters. Extra-curricular activities are also available.
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B.Com. in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2029
Offered by Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya
1.2
1Placements2Infrastructure1Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money
If you are from Bengal medium, then you can take this course. Otherwise, skip this college.
Placements: At Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya, B.Com (Hons) placements are modest. About 25% of students got placed directly. The average package is around 2.5 LPA, with local firms being the top recruiters. Most students focus on professional courses like CA, CMA, or CS. Internships are mostly self-sourced in local accounting firms.
Infrastructure: The college has no campus or hostel. The library mostly has account books. Other commerce subjects are missing. Wi-Fi is available, but doesn't work as it's BSNL. No one stays in PGs; it's mostly for locals. The canteen is basic with limited food. Food is not tasty.
Faculty: Teachers are mostly Bengali and explain everything in Bengali. Their English accent is very difficult to understand. Some students are from Bengal and even write their exams in Bengal. The curriculum is relevant under CU, but it doesn't make you industry-ready. Exams are moderate with 70% pass rate.
Other: I chose this course only to get time for my CMA studies. The best thing is the low fee, but the language barrier and lack of English-medium teaching are major drawbacks. There is no campus life.
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B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2029
Offered by South Calcutta Law College
3.4
3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Feels budget friendly, well-reputed, campus and crowd are quite good.
Placements: The number of students recruited every year varies and is significantly on the lower side. There is no scope for campus placements, as the university and college do not commence them. Students mainly make connections by joining multiple internships or through second (or more) generation lawyer friends by contacting their relatives.
Infrastructure: Our college does not have a hostel or canteen. The classrooms and library are clean and well maintained. The condition of the washrooms is quite bad and unhygienic. The college is a 6-storey building, and it has a well-functioning lift with a capacity of about 400 kgs. There is no scope for games, no playgrounds and no dedicated indoor gaming rooms. There is a gym, but it is as good as useless.
Faculty: The teachers are biased and partial. Almost every teacher performs favouritism in the college. Classes are not conducted or organized professionally or efficiently. The curriculum is not relevant, however, a new syllabus which is somewhat modern and relevant is being introduced and will be adapted in 2026. Until now, students are not made industry-ready by the college itself. Semester exams are ridiculously scheduled. Some exams are taken 10 months later, and the subsequent ones are conducted within just 2–3 months. The pass percentage is quite good, about 80 percent, and the exams follow a common pattern based on PYQs.
Other: My father is an advocate of the Calcutta High Court. I have always liked this profession. The course allows one to help the justice system, which is very necessary in our country. Official events are conducted regularly, and the crowd is somewhat good.
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B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by Shri Shikshayatan College
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Great value for money, very safe for women. Infrastructure is also great.
Placements: Various companies send their HR or people from their company to our college for placements and recruitment. They give a training session where if students attend at least 75 to 80 percent of the training sessions, it is easier for them to get internships in these companies, and if they do well, they even get a letter of recommendation and get placed for a job in these companies.
Infrastructure: All of the classrooms are smart with smart boards, mic, and other facilities. It is also air-conditioned, although there is only one building, yet all the rooms are well-equipped. There is a library, a physical one, and also an e-library, and there are more than 3-4 labs that have Mac computers and other facilities.
Faculty: All the teachers are well qualified, not only that, but also they teach their subject extremely well, and they are very approachable when you come up to them with any kind of trouble, they help you out. The course curriculum focuses on the basics.
Other: There are various clubs in societies in the college, like a debate club, a dancing club, a sports club, a singing club, etc. The campus isn't very big and is only open after 3:00 PM and on Saturday. The college also has fests. These clubs and societies help you brush up on your skills.
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sarsuna College
2.8
2Placements4Infrastructure2Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
College is good, but this college is regular and they don't give study leave for CA and CS exam.
Placements: This is a government college, so placement is very low. There are no high chances of not providing placement. Accounting management under CA and banking employees are roles offered. An internship is not given, some teachers come to college for an internship. In the internship, we were paid about Rs. 2000.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good. Facilities are available, and they teach us nicely and provide some knowledge. The college canteen is good and cheap in price, but hygiene is not maintained. We have a big college ground. Indoor games are not provided for normal students.
Faculty: Teacher quality is good, and they teach us as well as possible. I don't know if the curriculum is relevant for industry. Exams are slightly difficult because the honors paper is so difficult, and the passing percentage is about 10 percent. If you don't study, you will fails in exam.
Other: I chose this course because I don't have choice, it will be achieved easily, so I request to give us the opportunity as freshers.
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University of Calcutta Cut off 2026

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Q:   Can I get admission to Calcutta University with a rank of 7000 in WBJEE?
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No, you cannot get admission at a rank of 7000 at Calcutta University. The Calcutta University cutoff 2024 for the BTech courses at the undergraduate level has been released upto Round 3 seat allotment results. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 for BTech courses ranged between 903 and 3918 for General AI students. So, candidates having a rank of, 7000 cannot not even think of  getting admission at Calcutta University. However, for OBC AI category candidates, the required rank to get into Calcutta University is 27788 or below than that.

Q:   What is Calcutta University BCom cutoff?
A: 

Calcutta University admissions to the BCom course is based on CUCAT scores. The University offers admissions to this course through affiliated colleges. As per cutoff 2022, the last round closing rank for BCom stood at 63.5 for Baruipur College for the General category All India candidates. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the college-wise the previous year's ranks for the General category All India candidates:

College2022
Baruipur College63.5
Surendranath Church College137.6
Victoria Institution255
Surendranath College For Women175
Susil Kar College188
Vidyasagar Evening College197
Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University WBJEE Cutoff 2024 was released for Round 2, for different categories under the AI and the HS quota, for different BTech/BE specialisations. For the General AI Category candidates, the Cutoff ranks ranged between 634 and 4348, with the most competitive course being BTEch in CSE. The least competitive course for the General AI category was B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology.

Candidates can check the Cutoff ranks for General AI category candidates for different specialisations below:

Course2024
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology4348
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering)1891
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology)1891
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering)1891
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology (Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemical Technology)1891
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering634
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering1583
B.Tech.4 in Polymer Science and Technology2857
B.Tech.4 in Electronics and Communication Engineering1204
B.Tech. in Information Technology903
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1597
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering1202
B.Tech.7 (Nov,2022)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering1749

 

 

Q:   How much did the cut-off increase/ decrease for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at Calcutta University in 2024?
A: 
The cutoff has significantly increased in 2024 for BTech at Calcutta University.  Check out the pointers mentioned below for more details-
  1. 2022 - 725
  2. 2023- 725
  3. 2024- 906

  

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University of Calcutta Rankings 2026

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Q:   What is the rank required for WBJEE at Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University WBJEE cut off 2023 was concluded after the release of the Mop-Up Seat Allotment Result for admission to the BTech course. As per the Calcutta University cut off 2023, the last round closing rank for the BTech course ranged between 1207 and 27788 for the General All India category students. Analysing the last round cutoff data, BTech in Computer Science and Technology turned out to be the most competitive specialisation at Kolkata University. 

Considering the WBJEE cutoff 2023, candidates seeking admisison to Calcutta University BTech programme must secure a rank between 753 and 27788 (for General category). 

Q:   Is University of Calcutta ranked?
A: 

Over the past few years, the University of Calcutta has been ranked under multiple streams namely Engineering, and others. A few of the important Calcutta University rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking BodyRanks
QS World University Rankings 2025751-760
NIRF 2024 under the State Public Universities category4
NIRF 2024 under the University category18
NIRF 2024 under the Overall category26
NIRF 2024 under the Research Institutions category36
QS World University Rankings 2024 under the Top Global Universities category801-850
The Week 2023 under the University (Overall) category6
QS World University Rankings 2023 under the Southern Asia category24
US News under the University (Overall) category 202338
Times Higher Education 2023 Impact Ranking401–600
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University of Calcutta Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.Sc.
₹0.52 - ₹9.22 LPA
B.Com
₹0.52 - ₹9.22 LPA
B.A.
₹0.52 - ₹9.22 LPA
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IDBI Bank
HDFC Bank
YesBank
Bank of India
CorporationBank
Bank of Baroda
Union Bank of India
UCO Bank
simplex constructions
haldia petrochemicals
Senbo
Axis Bank
Allahabad Bank
United Bank of India
Reliance Industries Limited
DenaBank
HSBC
Canara Bank
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Q:   How are Calcutta University placements?
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The University is yet to release the 2024 placement data. Earlier, out of all the UG courses, the highest number of students were placed in BTech. On the other hand, PG (2-year) courses recorded the highest number of students placed during 2023 placements. Check the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Calcutta University placements 2023 from the table below:

CourseTotal Students (2023)Students Placed (2023)
UG (3-year)380198
BTech289199
BA LLB8367
PG (2-year)5,1253,985
PG (3-year)4030
PG (5-year)3728

NOTE: The aforementioned data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Q:   Which companies come to Calcutta University for placements?
A: 

The University has not disclosed the names of companies that visited the campus in recent drives. As per the external sources, some of the top-notch companies where the alumni are placed are listed below:

Calcutta University Placements: Top Recruiters
TCSCognizant
WiproGenpact
AccentureCapgemini
HSBCDeloitte
Q:   Who are the top recruiters of Calcutta university?
A: 

The University has not disclosed the list of companies that visited the campus in recent years. As per the external sources, some of the renowned companies where the alumni are placed are mentioned below:

Calcutta University Placements: Top Recruiters
IDBI Bank
Bank of India
HSBCSenbo
Reliance Industries Limited
Corporation Bank
Allahabad Bank
Simplex Constructions
Q:   What was the placement record of MBA at Calcutta University?
A: 

The separate data for Calcutta University MBA placements has not been disclosed. The NIRF report 2024 includes combined placement statistics for PG (2-year) courses. Out of 5,125 PG (2-year) graduates, 3,985 were placed during the University of Calcutta placements 2023. This makes the placement rate 78%. Earlier, 4,201 students were placed during placements 2022. The overall placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was 70% in 2022. The Calcutta University MBA average package is not out. However, the median package for PG (2-year) is out. The table below depicts the exact numbers for detailed insights:

ParticularsPG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2021)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2022)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)5,9845,9755,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)4,1984,2013,985
Median package (PG-2 year)INR 9.10 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA

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B.Sc.(521 courses)
877 - 6.3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 30-80 %
B.Com(139 courses)
720 - 3.4 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 30-60 %
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B.A.(802 courses)
900 - 4.2 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 30-85 %
B.E. / B.Tech(15 courses)
30.8 K - 40.5 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 60 %
M.Sc.(63 courses)
2.3 K - 1.3 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 40-55 %
Exams : JEPAS PG
BBA(6 courses)
1.3 L - 1.6 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 55-60 %
Exams : CBSE 12thISC+2 More
B.A. LL.B.(9 courses)
2.8 L - 3.2 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45 %
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M.A.(32 courses)
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10+2 : 55 %
Graduation : 45-55 %
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Q:   Is Calcutta University only accepts WBJEE scores for admission to BTech courses?
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Calcutta University offers over ten specialisations in BTech courses, for admission to all specialisations, the university accepts the WBJEE entrance examination except for BTech in Jute and Fibre Technology: For admission into the second year of BTech course
in Jute and Fibre Technology, the candidates should qualify JELET for lateral entry and should have any one of the following degrees: BSc with Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics, BSc in Textile and Clothing/ B.FAD or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ etc. 

Q:   What is the course fee for MBA at CU?
A: 

The course fee for a two-year MBA course ranges from INR 33,000 - INR 5.9 Lacs The course fee for MBA is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative.

CoursesTotal tuition Fees ( in INR)
33,000 - 5.9 lakh
Q:   When was CAT 2025 exam conducted?
A: 

The CAT exam is always conducted in November every year so CAT 2026 will be conducted in November next year. Students can click here to know more about the CAT examination. 

Q:   Does Faculty of Law, Calcutta University accept CLAT score?
A: 

No, you cannot take admission at Faculty of law, Calcutta university with CLAT score. This is because CLAT is an entrance test only for admission in National Law Universities in India. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) conduct entrance test which is WBCHSE entrance test, by which students can take admission at this Institute. Cutoffs will be released by the Institute according to the seats intake and applications. So, to take admissions at this Institute only this entrance test is to be qualified and students cannot use CLAT score to take admissions. 

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Q:   Which university is more affordable for BTech course among Calcutta University and VIT Vellore University?
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Calcutta Univeristy BTech fee ranges from INR 30,800 to INR 40,500 and VIT Vellore BTech fees ranges from INR 4.9 Lacs to INR 7.8 lakh. Hence, Calcutta University is more affordable. However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing these universities but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. 

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Q:   How much percentile is required for Calcutta University MBA admission?
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Calcutta University accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA course. Calcutta University CAT overall percentile was 50.35 in 2022 for the MBA course. Considering the previous year cutoff data, candidates seeking admission to Calcutta University MBA course must secure an overall all CAT percetile of 50 to 60 (for the General category). To check out the previous year CAT sectional cutoff for Calcutta University, candiates can refer to the table given below: 
 
SectionCAT percentile (General-All India)2022
Overall50.35
Quants50.35
VA-RC50.35
DI-LR50.35
Q:   Can I get direct admission at Calcutta University?
A: 

No, for most courses in Calcutta University, the rules for admission are either by merit or an entrance examination, whichever the programme the candidate is seeking to apply for. WBJEE, CAT, MAT Exams, etc., in BTech and MBA, while BSc, BA, and BCom require merit. The university keeps 60% of the seats reserved for CU aspirants, while the rest 40% is kept open in which the admission will be granted on account of an entrance examination from aspirants other than those of CU.

Q:   What is the application fee to apply for BBA course at Calcutta University?
A: 

While registering for the UoC BBA course, candidates need to pay an application fee. The registration fee for BBA is INR 1,500. Aspirants can pay their fee via credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI. Only after the payment of the application fee, students complete the registration process. Apart from the application fee, aspirants need to pay a course fee after completion of the selection process.

 
Q:   Why choose University of Calcutta?
A: 

The University of Calcutta popular programmes are BTech and MBA. Kolkata University tries to generate knowledge through research and interaction with industries and academia. The university tries to inspire the various students of the department to contribute to the sustainable development of society and nation through education, professionalism, research, and public and social services. The students are offered good placement assistance. Hence, students feel happy choosing this university. 

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Yes, Calcutta University offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students. 

Q:   How is the campus of Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University provides all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the facilities include classrooms, library, hostels, and cafeterias, a fully Wi-Fi campus, well-equipped conference hall and seminar hall, library and full-time internet connectivity and hostels facility for boys & girls.

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Q:   How is the placement scenario of BTech in Calcutta University?
A: 

The University has not released the stream-wise placement data for BTech. As per the combined statistics given in the NIRF report 2024, out of 289 students, 199 were placed during Calcutta University BTech placements 2023. This makes the placement rate 69%. Earlier, 305 out of 357 BTech graduates were placed in 2022. Take a look at the below table illustrating the University of Calcutta BTech placement trends: 

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistcs (2021)BTech Placement Statistcs (2022)BTech Placement Statistcs (2023)
Total students237357289
Students placed189305199
Placement rate80%85%69%
Median packageINR 9.03 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA
Q:   Is CUET compulsory for Calcutta University?
A: 

No, for admission to Calcutta University CUET score is not required. The University either accepts its in-house entrance exam or national-level entrance exams such as CAT/MAT/WBJEE/JEE Main, etc. 

Q:   What is Calcutta University placement rate?
A: 

From 2021 to 2023 a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement rate of all the UG courses. The table below represents the UG placement rate trends for better understanding:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

BA LLB

87%

80%

81%

BTech

80%

85%

69%

UG (3-year)

59%

60%

52%

The placement rate for PG (3-year) and PG (5-year) courses has been fluctuating over the past three years. On the other hand, the placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was the same in 2021 and 2022, however it increased in 2023. Refer to the below table for a detailed analysis of the University of Calcutta placement trends:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

PG (2-year)

70%

70%

78%

PG (3-year)

80%

87%

75%

PG (5-year)

75%

78%

76%

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024. 

Q:   What is the placement record of Calcutta University?
A: 

The University of Calcutta placement record for the past three years for popular courses are showcased below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)5,9845,9755,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)4,1984,2013,985
Median package (PG-2 year)INR 9.10 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA
Total students (BTech)237357289
Students placed (BTech)189305199
Median package (BTech)INR 9.03 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA

NOTE: This data is taken from the NIRF report 2024.

Q:   Is University of Calcutta hard to get?
A: 

University of Calcutta is not hard to get for dedicated students. However you must clear the basic eligibility requirements of the course you want to pursue. For more information you may visit the university's website.

Q:   Is University of Calcutta good?
A: 

Yes, University of Calcutta is a good university. Calcutta University has been ranked 18 under the 'University' category,  26 under the 'Overall' category by the NIRF Ranking 2024. The University of Calcutta is also ranked 751-760 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is also ranked 4th under the State Public University category by NIRF 2024. The placements of the university are also very good.

Q:   What is Calcutta University MCA cutoff?
A: 

Calcutta University cutoff 2023 has been concluded with the release of WBJEE JECA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result for Discontinued (2023) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course. As per the cutoff, the Round 1 closing rank for MCA was 99 and Round 2 closing rank was 102 for the General category All India candidates. 

Q:   What is the Calcutta University WBJEE Cutoff 2025?
A: 

The Calcutta University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech programme. According to the Calcutta University BTech Cutoff 2025, the cutoff in the last round ranged from 980 to 5256 for the General category candidates under the All India quota. Among all the BTech specialisations, the hardest for admission was B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, and B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology, the easiest.

Q:   Where are Calcutta University alumni working?
A: 

According to external sources, a large share of the University of Calcutta alumni is placed in the Business Development sector with a 30% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Operations and Sales with 24% and 23% shares, respectively. See the below pie chart illustrating the sector-wise distribution of alumni:University of Calcutta Alumni

Q:   What is the Calcutta University WBJEE JECA Cutoff?
A: 

Calcutta University WBJEE JECA Cutoff 2026 is valid for admission to the MCA course for categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category quota, the cutoff was 102 for the MCA course admission for the General category candidates under the All India quota. The cutoff for the OBC and SC category was also the same, at 102, in the last round closing ranks. Therefore, we can say that the competition for all three categories was the same in 2023.

Q:   Which MBA specialisations are offered at CU?
A: 

At Calcutta University, MBA is offered across four specialisations. These are Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operations Management and System Analysis and Human Resource Management.

Q:   What is the expected CAT cutoff 2025 for Calcutta University?
A: 

As per the Calcutta University cut off 2024, in order to be eligible for Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global, a candidates must have a minimum CAT score of 50.35 Percentile for the General category belonging to All India Quota. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the minimum cutoff decided by the university for MBA admissions. Now, if we talk about the 2025 CAT cutoff,   over the years, it remained the same. So, the expected percentile can stood the same at 50.35 in upcoming admission cycle.

Q:   What is the seat intake for MBA at Calcutta University?
A: 

The seat intake for MBA at Calcutta University is 538. Find below the table with the total seat intake: 

InstitutesSeats
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management420
Calcutta University93
Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration25
Q:   Can I take direct admissions to BA courses at University of Calcutta?
A: 

The provision of direct admissions for BA courses at the University of Calcutta is not applicable. To get admissions into BA courses, applicants are required to complete the basic eligibility requirements and go through a selection process. However, the admission requirements and provision of direct admission can be different at affiliated colleges and institutions. For that, applicants must visit the official website of the particular institute.

Q:   Does Calcutta University offers BA courses?
A: 

Yes, Calcutta University does offer BA courses as general and honours courses for the duration of three years, divided into six semesters. The university offers BA courses through the affiliated colleges and its campus. To get admission into the courses, applicants are required to complete their Class 12 with relevant subjects.

Q:   What is the application fee for BCom courses at Calcutta University?
A: 

While registering for the UoC BCom course, candidates need to pay an application fee. The registration fee for BCom is INR 1,500. Aspirants can pay their fee via credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI. Only after the payment of the application fee, students complete the registration process. Apart from the application fee, aspirants need to pay a course fee after completion of the selection process.

Q:   How many constituent colleges are there under the University of Calcutta?
A: 

The University of Calcutta, through various constituent colleges, offers UG, PG, and other courses to students. The below-mentioned are the University of Calcutta constituent colleges list:

University of Calcutta Constituent Colleges
Acharya Girish Chandra Bose CollegeAcharya Jagadish Chandra Bose CollegeAnanda Mohan College
Asutosh CollegeBangabasi College-
Q:   Can I get a seat in Calcutta University for MBA through 50 percentile in CAT?
A: 

Ohh! if you are scoring 50 percentile in CAT, you will stay  so close to get admission at Calcutta University for MBA course but you won't get selection. The Calcutta University cutoff 2024 for the open category candidates stood at 50.35 percentile. However, if a candidate belong to OBC AI quota, then 50 percentile will surely get him/her admission at Calcutta University. The Calcutta University CAT cutoff 2024 for OBC AI quota was 40.

Q:   What is the cut off of Calcutta University?
A: 

Calcutta University accepts CAT exam scores. Based on Calcutta University cutoff 2024, the MBA rank stood at 50.35 for the General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category candidates, the MBA last-round closed at 40. Candidates can check out category-wise cutoff from the table below:

Category2024
General50.35
OBC40
SC40
ST35
PWD40
EWS50.35
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The Calcutta University MAT Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA in Human Resource Management and MBA in Public Systems programme. The Calcutta University MBA Cutoff 2025 for the MBA in Human Resource Management was 70 for the Gender-Neutral category candidates under the All India quota

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