Does Calcutta University offers BSc courses?

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

How to apply for MBA in Calcutta University?

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.

Can I get admission to Calcutta University with a rank of 7000 in WBJEE?

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.

Does Calcutta University offers BA courses?

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.

What is the Calcutta University MAT Cutoff 2025?

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. For the MBA in Public Systems course, the cutoff was also in the 70 percentile for the Gender-Neutral AI category.

Is University of Calcutta hard to get?

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.

What is the course fee for MBA at CU?

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. Courses Total tuition Fees ( in INR) MBA/PGDM 33,000 - 5.9 lakh

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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: Category 2024 General 50.35 OBC 40 SC 40 ST 35 PWD 40 EWS 50.35

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Calcutta University Fee Structure

Candidates who get selected must pay the Calcutta University fees as per requirement for seat confirmation. The total tuition fees range from INR 2,400 to 1,44,000. Some of the additional fee components, such as refundable security deposit may also be applied. The fee information is taken from the official website, but it still may vary. Hence, is indicative. The following table mentions course-wise fee information.

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 1,050 to 1,850	INR 30,826 to 40,500	INR 5,640 to 6,815
M.E./M.Tech	INR 400 to 600	INR 24,000 to 1,44,000	INR 3,575 to 5,195
MBA/PGDM		INR 33,016
B.Sc.		INR 3,960	INR 5,195 to 6,120
M.Sc.		INR 12,000 to 24,000	INR 3,275 to 3,575
MCA		INR 12,000	INR 3,575
M.Com		INR 2,400	INR 3,575
M.A.	INR 400	INR 2,400 to 12,000	INR 3,540 to 3,575

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Q: Is Calcutta University good for placement?

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:

Course	Placement 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

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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?

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:

Course	R1	R2	R3
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	753	988	1207

Q: How are Calcutta University placements?

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:

Course	Total Students (2023)	Students Placed (2023)
UG (3-year)	380	198
BTech	289	199
BA LLB	83	67
PG (2-year)	5,125	3,985
PG (3-year)	40	30
PG (5-year)	37	28

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

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

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:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	237	357	289
Students placed	189	305	199
Placement rate	80%	85%	69%
Median package	INR 9.03 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA

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

Calcutta University Admission Dates 2025

Calcutta University accepts GATE and MAT scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for Calcutta University admission via these exams are tabulated below:

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Q: What is Calcutta University BCom cutoff?

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:

College	2022
Baruipur College	63.5
Surendranath Church College	137.6
Victoria Institution	255
Surendranath College For Women	175
Susil Kar College	188
Vidyasagar Evening College	197

Q: What is the cutoff for Calcutta University admissions?

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:

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology	4348
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 Engineering	634
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering	1583
B.Tech.4 in Polymer Science and Technology	2857
B.Tech.4 in Electronics and Communication Engineering	1204
B.Tech. in Information Technology	903
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	1597
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	1202
B.Tech.7 (Nov,2022)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering	1749

Q: What is the cut off of Calcutta University?

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:

Category	2024
General	50.35
OBC	40
SC	40
ST	35
PWD	40
EWS	50.35

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

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

Q: Is MBA available at Calcutta University?

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 Calcutta University WBJEE Cutoff 2025?

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: Which BSc specialisations are offered by Calcutta University?

BSc is offered in 11 specialisations. All the available specialisations in which the course is offered are:

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Mathematics
Economics
Microbiology
Computer Science
Geography, etc.

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When I got into this college, my friends told me that I would not get placements, However, a few private companies come and recruit students.

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B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2023

Offered by Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta

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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

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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

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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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Offered by South Calcutta Law College

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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

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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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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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Q: What are the courses that Calcutta University offers?

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:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection
BE/ BTech	Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% aggregate Selection: BA	Eligibility: href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/calcutta-university-kolkata-24674/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream Selection: MAT/ MA	Eligibility: title="JEMAT" href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/calcutta-university-kolkata-24674/courses" GD/PI
BSc	Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: Merit-based
MSc	Eligibility: BSc or an equivalent degree
BA	Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: Merit-based
MA	Eligibility: BA or an equivalent degree in relevant stream Selection: Merit-based
BCom	Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: Merit-based
BEd	Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate Selection: CUEE
BA LLB	Eligibility: Class 12 with 45% aggregate
MCom	Eligibility: BCom (Hons) degree from a recognised university Selection: Merit-based
For details about more courses of Calcutta University, click here.

Q: When was CAT 2025 exam conducted?

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: What is the rank required for WBJEE at Calcutta University?

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 Calcutta University tier 1 university?

Calcutta University may be considered a tier 2 university. Calcutta University has a good infra, scholarships, & placements. Globally, Calcutta University has been ranked at the 771-780 position by the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Q: How to get admission to BTech at Calcutta University?

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: What is the placement record of Calcutta University?

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

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	5,984	5,975	5,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)	4,198	4,201	3,985
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 9.10 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA
Total students (BTech)	237	357	289
Students placed (BTech)	189	305	199
Median package (BTech)	INR 9.03 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA

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

Q: Why choose University of Calcutta?

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.

Q: What is Calcutta University placement rate?

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: Is University of Calcutta good?

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: Which entrance exam is accepted by Calcutta University?

Calcutta University accepts its own entrance exam for admission to various UG and PG courses. It is conducted once a year for students to get admitted to UG, PG, or doctoral-level programs in various streams, such as arts, science, engineering, etc. It is important for students to appear for the entrance test if they want a seat at the institution.

Q: How is the faculty of Calcutta University?

Calcutta University has an experienced faculty who are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. CIT also invites faculty for guest lectures and tries to offer an opportunity to students to talk to some of the best personalities.

Q: Is it easy to get admission in University of Calcutta?

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.

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

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.

Q: Does Calcutta University offer scholarships to students?

The below are the Calcutta University scholarships:

Name	Subject
J.N. Ganguly Poverty cum Merit Scholarship	Economics
Kartick Chandra Maity Scholarship	English
Jatindra Nath Sengupta Memorial Scholarship	Bengali
Paramita Basu Memorial Scholarship	Sanskrit, Bengali
Manindra Memorial Scholarship	Economics
Amal Kr. Bandyopadhyay Memorial Scholarship	Bengali
Amulya Kr. Saha Book Prize	English, Chemistry
Satyendranath Dasgupta Merit Smriti Scholarship	Commerce
Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship (Jagabandhu College)	Commerce
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Book Prize	Commerce
Watmull Foundation (India) P.G. Scholarship	Agriculture, Commerce
Ramesh Chandra Sarkar Memorial Scholarship	Commerce
Baidyanarayan Banerjee Scholarship	Biochemistry, Astrophysics
Dakshini Bhattachariya Memorial Scholarship	Pure Mathematics
Raghuranjan Ghosal Merit Scholarship	Chemistry
Aditi Chaudhuri Smarak Award	Pure Mathematics
Sarasibala Choudhuri Memorial Scholarship	Zoology
Paresnath Dhar Bhowmik Award	Radiophysics & Electronics
Satish Chandra Sinha Memorial Scholarship	Agricultural Chemistry
Uma Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship	Food & Nutrition
Sujan Kr. Seal Memorial Studentship	Physics
Dr. B.B. Dutta Memorial Scholarship	Pure Mathematics
Swati Bose Memorial Scholarship	Botany
Prof. Jatindranath Mitra Memorial Scholarship	Statistics
Anathnath Dey and Sarajubala Dey Trust	Biophysics
Prof. Arabinda Guha Memorial Scholarship	Zoology
Avijit Raha Memorial Merit Scholarship	Economics
Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship (Jagabandhu College)	B.Sc.
Debarpita Mukherjee Book Prize	Psychology
Prof. P.C. Bhattacharyya Memorial Prize	Pure Mathematics
Prof. S.P. Bhattacharyya Merit Award	Radiophysics & Electronics
Prof. Satyendranath Bose Scholarship	Physics
Pareshlal Dhar Bhowmick Book Award	Radiophysics & Electronics
Santi Kr. Ray Cash Prize	Pure Mathematics Applied Physics
Southeast Asia Subsistence Fellowship	Sociology Library & Information Science Political Science Southeast Asian Study Philosophy Statistics Botany Physics Chemistry
Ramcharan Mitra Scholarship	Radiophysics & Electronics Computer Science Chemical Technology Chemical Engineering Polymer Science Applied Physics (in Electrical Engineering) Instrumentation Engineering Optics & Optoelectronics
J.N. Ganguly Poverty cum Merit Scholarship	Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics
Dr. Jagannath Mondal Cash Prize	Genetics
Prasanta Kr. Ghosh Scholarship	Physiology
Mukul Basu Memorial Scholarship	Pure Mathematics
Ashish Kr. Biswas Memorial Fund	Applied Physics (in Electrical Engineering)
Subarna Chatterjee Memorial Endowment	Zoology Physiology
Kanodia Research Scholarship	Radiophysics & Electronics Applied Physics (in Electrical Engineering) Instrumentation Engineering Optics Optoelectronics
Haradhan Basu Memorial (Poverty cum Merit) Scholarship	Biochemistry Physiology
anindra Memorial Scholarship	Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics
Prof. Parimal Bikash Sen Memorial Scholarship	Physiology
Yogiraj Sri Sri Shyamacharan Lahiri Mahasay Scholarship	M.Phil. in Philosophy
Gurusaday Dutt Medal Fund	Geography
M.K. Sengupta Memorial Prize	Economics
Chitraparna Memorial Scholarship	Bengali
Prativa Devi Memorial Prize	Bengali
Usha-Ava Smriti Prize	Economics
Nityananda Saha Memorial Prize	Chemistry (Inorganic)
Ashapurna Devi Birth Centenary Award	Bengali

Q: Is CUET compulsory for Calcutta University?

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: Can I get direct admission at 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.

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Yes, 7.5 CGPA is good in Calcutta University. These students get decent placement opportunities. The key highlights of the UG placements 2024 basis on the total number of students placed and median package offered are tabulated below:

Particulars	UG 3 Year Statistics (2024)	UG 4 Year Statistics (2024)
Median Salary	INR 7 LPA	INR 10 LPA
Total Students Graduated	48	237
Total Students Placed	35	140
Students Opted for Higher Studies	13	70

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Can students join Calcutta University after the Class 12th scores?

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Yes, students can join the Calcutta University after the Class 12th but students will have to clear the entrance tests. The accepted entrance tests are WBJEE, JEE Main, etc. Students with 50-55% aggregate are eligible for admissions.

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Is Calcutta University good for the Psychology course?

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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.

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Is Calcutta University ranked?

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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 Pub

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Is Calcutta University good for the BTech placements?

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Yes, Calcutta University is a good university for BTech placements. The below are the University of Calcutta UG - 3 years NIRF Placements Data: Overall:

UG 3 years	2021-22	2022-23	2023-24
Median salary	9.17 LPA	9.2 LPA	7 LPA
% Students Placed	60%	50%	14%
Students placed	252	198	35
% Passing Students	99%	97%	19%
Students admitted	422	393	250
Students opted for higher studies	165	182	13
Students graduated	417	380	48