Calcutta University UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate, Advanced Masters Courses 2025

 Calcutta University (CU) offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Technology, Engineering, etc. Find below the courses along with the eligibility:

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. 

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:

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:

The separate placement data for ECE has not been released yet. However, the University has disclosed the overall placement details for BTech. From 2021 to 2023, a fluctuating trend was observed in the BTech placement rate. On the other hand, year-on-year growth was recorded in the median package offered to BTech students over the past three years. The table below illustrates the Calcutta University BTech placement trends:

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

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

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

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:

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.

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.

Yes, Calcutta university has been ranked by various organisations. As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, University of Calcutta got ranked at the 47th position under the Overall category, 39 position under the University category, 48th position under the Research Institutions, and 15th under the State Public University.

The university offers admission to different UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in Management, Science, Arts, and Commerce, and many others. For most of the courses, the university conducts an entrance exam and some required minimum marks in the qualifying exam. The admissions to Calcutta University are based on a merit list prepared by the authority basis on the candidate's entrance exam score. 

Calcutta University through the Vivekananda College for Women offers BSc in Psychology course to students. The total seat intake is 109. This course is quite good as the university offers placement support to these course students. 

CU BA LLB 2023 - How to check merit list :

• Visit the official website of the University of Calcutta – caluniv.ac.in.
• Click on the link that says '5-year BA LLB Admission 2023-24- CULET. .
• Now under information click on the 'merit and list' link.
• The CU BA LLB 2023 merit list will be displayed on your screen.

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:

In Calcutta University, fees once paid will be fully refunded. But the university have some rules and regulation to be followed by the candidates to get full refund. The refund will be made only through account transfer to the account number mentioned in the withdrawal request. Given below are refund policy of Calcutta University:

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.

Yes, admissions are easy at University of Calcutta. Candidates can apply online as per their preference. As long as you fulfil the basic eligibility, you may apply for Calcutta University admissions.