Calcutta University Ranking

The University of Calcutta has been ranked by the NIRF 2025 and QS World Universities Ranking 2026 based on various parameters. As per the NIRF report for the year 2025,  CU Kolkata ranking was 47 in the Overall category and 39 in the University category. The QS World Universities Ranking has ranked the Kolkata University in various brackets as mentioned below:

Note: The NIRF ranking mentioned above is as per the 2025 data, NIT Patna the latest 2026 ranking will be updated here, once released by the authorities.

NLUs are some of the top Law colleges in India so without doubt students should opt for NLU in comparison to other colleges. But since the lower ranked NLUs are not so good in comparison to other NLUs in aspects like facilities, opportunities, etc. students can choose for colleges under Calcutta University.

For a detailed comparison between NLU Kolkata and Faculty of Law CU students can click on the link below:

NLU Kolkata vs Faculty of Law: Detailed Comparison

Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the 'University' category by NIRF 2023. Under the 'Overall' category, the university has been ranked 23 by the NIRF in 2023. University of Calcutta is also ranked 751-760 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. 

University of Calcutta is a public state University that is accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Calcutta, also known as Calcutta University is one of the first multidisciplinary and Western-style foundations in Asia.