Presidency University, Kolkata
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
In order to get admission at Presidency University, Kolkata, the candidate should meet the last educational qualification as per requirement. The University offers UG, PG and PhD courses. Candidates can follow the table below to know the course-wise eligibility from the table below:
| Course | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BSc | Class 12 with 70% to 80% aggregate |
| MSc | Graduation with 55% to 60% aggregate |
| MA | Graduation with 50% aggregate |
| BA | Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate |
| PhD | Master degree with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent. |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
In total, Presidency University offers eight specialisations. The list of specialisations are mentioned in the points below:
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Students can check MSc seats available at Presidency University, Kolakata for few of top specialisations from the table below:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Applied Economics | 6 |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geology | 5 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 8 |
| M.Sc. in Geography | 6 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 5 |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The WBJEE application fee for General Category is INR 500 (General Male Candidates) or INR 400 (General Female and all Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW) or INR 300 (All Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender Candidates). The application fee has to be paid through debit/credit card or net banking
An online receipt is automatically generated after the successful payment of the application fee. Please note that this receipt is to be preserved as it will be required at the time of WBJEE 2024 counselling and admissions. It is also proof that a candidate has successfully made the payment of
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
PUMDET is generally conducted in the month of June-July. The entrance exam dates are informed in advance for students to prepare well for the test. Last year, PUMDET exam scheduled was revised. PUMDET 2023 exam was held on July 30. After the exam, PUMDET result is declared on the official website of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates are informed that the result for Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) is declared in the form of Rank Cards.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
No, direct admission for MSc at Presidency University Kolkata is not possible. The university conducts an entrance exam for the same. The student have to sit for PUMDETWxam for MSc course. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science courses.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through this, students get admission to MSc (PG) courses offered at Presidency University. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses. To apply for MSc course, the student have to be graduate from a recognised universiy/institute.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The alumni of Presidency University Kolkata alumni are working in Research (26%) followed by Education (22%) and Media and Communication (10%) sectors. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as IT, HR, Finance, Consulting, Arts and Design, Administrative, Community and Social Services and Sales sectors.
DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
A total of 160 PG 2-year students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in recent years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Students | 343 (PG 2-year) | 333 (PG 2-year) | 342 (PG 2-year) |
No. of Students Placed | 28 (PG 2-year) | 88 (PG 2-year) | 44 (PG 2-year) |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
A total of 200 students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Students | 449 (UG 3-year) 343 (PG 2-year) | 393 (UG 3-year) 333 (PG 2-year) | 277 (UG 3-year) 342 (PG 2-year) |
No. of Students Placed | 24 (UG 3-year) 28 (PG 2-year) | 13 (UG 3-year) 88 (PG 2-year) | 3 (UG 3-year) 44 (PG 2-year) |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025
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