Colleges in Kolkata

Candidates can find below the list of some of the Calcutta University affiliated colleges offering BSc (Hons) course:

• St. Xavier's College 
• Scottish Church College 
• Gurudas College 
• Bangabasi College 
• Fakir Chand College, etc.

Candidates seeking admission to the BSc (Hons) course at Calcutta University must have passed the Class 12 examination in Science stream with minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognised Board.

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.

According to the 2025 NIRF data, the university witnessed an impeccable placement season. Students pursuing UG, PG and integrated course got placed in various reputed organisations. Given below is the University of Calcutta placement highlights as per the NIRF report 2025:

Note: Placement data for 2026 has not been released yet. The data will be updated here once released by the university.

Yes, Calcutta Universityoffers various scholarships and endowments to UG, PG and doctoral students. The university offers 3 state scholarships to UG students, 120 scholarships to PG students and 9 scholarships to MPhil students. The PhD students enrolled at the university, can avail the University Research Fellowship (URF) of INR 18,000 pm for JRF and INR 20,000 for SRF.

Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) is Delhi's only female-only medical college. It offers 240 MBBS seats, all filled through MCC counselling. LHMC ranks among India's top medical colleges year after year. It's often the top choice for female NEET aspirants nationwide. Being all-women hasn't stopped it from being one of the toughest colleges to crack.

Yes, B.Pharma programs in Kolkata also have the requirement of internships wherein students must complete minimum 150 hours. It can be done at hospitals, community pharmacies or industrial pharmacy. This will give name of the practical experience hands on training and skills to start their careers as doctors or pharmacists.

B.Pharma General is the most popular specialisation, offered by nearly all colleges in Kolkata. A few colleges also offer Pharmaceutical Technology as an additional option. Some universities extend further specialisation opportunities at the M.Pharma level. Checking available specialisations helps students align their course with career goals. This adds more depth to your pharmacy education.