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Q:   What is the cutoff for CSE in Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University accepts WBJEE results, followed by the WBJEE Counselling for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was out for multiple categories under the All India and Home State quotas. 
 
For the General AI category, the overall Calcutta University BTech cutoff 2025 for the CSE course was 545 in the first round and 980 in the last round. Students should know that the cutoff for other categories and quotas will differ accordingly.
 
Q:   Does Calcutta University offers BSc courses?
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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. 

Q:   How much WBJEE rank should I score to get Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University WBJEE cut off 2025 was concluded after the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the BTech course. As per the Calcutta University cut off 2025, the last round closing rank for the BTech course ranged between 980 and 5256 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 Calcutta University

Hence, candidates seeking admission to Calcutta University's BTech programme must secure a rank of 5256 or below to be eligible for a seat. 

Note: This is the required rank for the General AI category; other categories, rounds, quotas, etc, will have different cutoffs. 

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

ParticularsBTech Placement Statistics (2021)BTech Placement Statistics (2022)BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students237357289
Students placed189305199
Placement rate80%85%69%
Median packageINR 9.03 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA

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

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Top recruiting companies like TCS, Cognizant, private banks, Wipro, and MNCs visit our college to hire students from our course.
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Internships are not available, But otherwise, the placements are good, and anybody can take admission here.
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B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2023
Offered by Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta
3.0
1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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
4.0
3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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
1.2
1Placements2Infrastructure1Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money
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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B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2029
Offered by South Calcutta Law College
3.4
3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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
Offered by Shri Shikshayatan College
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sarsuna College
2.8
2Placements4Infrastructure2Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
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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Calcutta University Courses and Fees FAQs 2024

Q:   What are the courses that Calcutta University offers?
A: 

 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

SelectionBA

Eligibility: href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/calcutta-university-kolkata-24674/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any stream

SelectionMATMA

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

SelectionCUEE

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?
A: 

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 Calcutta University placement rate?
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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:   Does Calcutta University offer hostel facilities to its students?
A: 

Yes, Calcutta University offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students. 

Q:   Can Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP be considered as some of the top recruiters of Faculty of Law, Calcutta University?
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Regretfully, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP do not usually hire students straight out of the University of Calcutta's Faculty of Law.

Several important factors

Indian legal schools teach civil law, but international law firms like Kirkland and Latham typically hire attorneys with training in common law. They favor hiring from National Law Universities or the best Indian law schools.

Being renowned international law firms, they typically don't recruit attorneys directly from universities, but rather from those who have some prior work experience or who have proven their expertise.

Their hiring procedure in India is extremely selective, prioritizing students from the best national law schools. Calcutta University's Faculty of Law doesn't seem to be a major target institution.

Nonetheless, the Faculty regularly places students in corporate openings, judgeship positions, and law firms, among other recruiters. However, it's unlikely that Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins would be regarded as top campus recruiters in particular. Later in their careers, students might apply to these companies for experienced hiring.

 

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

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)5,9845,9755,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)4,1984,2013,985
Median package (PG-2 year)INR 9.10 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA
Total students (BTech)237357289
Students placed (BTech)189305199
Median package (BTech)INR 9.03 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA

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

Q:   What are the career prospects available after completing BTech in Chemical Engineering from University of Calcutta?
A: 
After completing a BTech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calcutta, students have a variety of job options, because India has very good Chemical & Petrochemical industries both government and private sector. It is a well-developed industry with a good scope for graduate engineers in Operations, Maintenance, Design, Research, Marketing etc. 
 
Q:   What is the Calcutta University WBJEE JECA Cutoff?
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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.

Q:   What is the application fee to apply for BBA course at Calcutta University?
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While registering for the UoC BBA course, candidates need to pay an application fee. The registration fee for BBA is INR 1,500. Aspirants can pay their fee via credit card, debit card, internet banking, or UPI. Only after the payment of the application fee, students complete the registration process. Apart from the application fee, aspirants need to pay a course fee after completion of the selection process.

 
Q:   How is the campus of Calcutta University?
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Calcutta University provides all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the facilities include classrooms, library, hostels, and cafeterias, a fully Wi-Fi campus, well-equipped conference hall and seminar hall, library and full-time internet connectivity and hostels facility for boys & girls.

Q:   What are the list of documents required for WBJEE 2026 counselling?
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Candidates must verify the following documents at their allotted institutes at the time of counselling. 

  • All rank holders – Class 10 admit card/birth certificate for verification of date of birth
  • All rank holders – Class 10 Mark sheet 
  • All rank holders –Class 12 Mark sheet 
  • WB domiciled candidates - Domicile
  • SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B rank holders – Respective category certificate.
  • PwD rank holders – PwD
  • TFW rank holders – Income certificate
Q:   Is University of Calcutta hard to get?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the cut off of Calcutta University?
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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:

Category2024
General50.35
OBC40
SC40
ST35
PWD40
EWS50.35
Q:   Which entrance exam does Calcutta University accept for MBA course?
A: 

Students who wish to enroll in Calcutta University's MBA programme must pass the CAT, MAT, XAT, or JEMAT entrance exams with a valid score. Following exam qualification, the GD and PI rounds are used for the final selection.

Q:   How much percentile is required for Calcutta University MBA admission?
A: 
Calcutta University accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA course. Calcutta University CAT overall percentile was 50.35 in 2022 for the MBA course. Considering the previous year cutoff data, candidates seeking admission to Calcutta University MBA course must secure an overall all CAT percetile of 50 to 60 (for the General category). To check out the previous year CAT sectional cutoff for Calcutta University, candiates can refer to the table given below: 
 
SectionCAT percentile (General-All India)2022
Overall50.35
Quants50.35
VA-RC50.35
DI-LR50.35
Q:   Does Calcutta University offers BA courses?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which BSc specialisations are offered at Calcutta University?
A: 

Calcutta University offers BSc course across 11 specialisations. These are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, etc.

Q:   Why choose University of Calcutta?
A: 

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:   Who are the top recruiters of Calcutta university?
A: 

The University has not disclosed the list of companies that visited the campus in recent years. As per the external sources, some of the renowned companies where the alumni are placed are mentioned below:

Calcutta University Placements: Top Recruiters
IDBI Bank
Bank of India
HSBCSenbo
Reliance Industries Limited
Corporation Bank
Allahabad Bank
Simplex Constructions
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The below are the reasons to choose the Calcutta University:

  • Low cost education: Calcutta University fee for the available courses is low as it is a government university. The tuition fee for the BTech course is INR 30.8 K - 40.5 K
  • Good ROI: Calcutta University placements are good. In PG 2 year progra

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Calcutta University BTech cutoff 2025 for the OBC HS quota ranged from 4977 in the first round to 33495 in the last round.  As per the last round cutoff results, BTech CSE and BTech Information Technology were the two most competitive courses for enrolment, with the cutoff being 4038 and 5920, respe

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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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Rashmi Shukla

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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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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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