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Calcutta University B.A. (Hons) Courses & Fees

Q: Is Calcutta University ranked?

The Calcutta University has been ranked by the NIRF 2025 and QS World Universities Ranking 2026. As per the NIRF report 2025, Calcutta University ranking was 47 in the Overall and 39 in the University category. The QS World Universities Ranking has ranked the Kolkata University as 2nd best public university of West Bengal and 8th best among all public universities.

Q: What is the fee of Calcutta University courses?

Given below is the details about CU Kolkata fees for different programs: Course Total Tuition Fee Total Fee BA LLB (Hons) INR 87,150 INR 87,150 BSc (Hons) INR 5,280 – INR 7.22 Lakh INR 4.71 Lakh – INR 11.87 Lakh BA LLB INR 1.75 Lakh – INR 3.22 Lakh INR 2.48 Lakh – INR 4.11 Lakh BTech INR 30,830 – INR 40,500 INR 37,520 – INR 49,160 MBA INR 1.9 Lakh – INR 7.64 Lakh INR 2.46 Lakh – INR 8.3 Lakh *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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University of Calcutta BA Highlights 2023

For getting admission into Calcutta University BA course candidates must have class 12 with 50% in aggregate. The duration for the course three years for full time.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.7K - 3.3L

Median Package₹ 2.7L - 5.5L

Eligibility Criteria

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CBSE 12th

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10+2 score40%

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Q: How are Calcutta University placements?

The University is yet to release the 2026 placement data. Check the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Calcutta University placements 2025 from the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

380 (UG 3-year)

289 (UG 4-year)

83 (UG 5-year)

5125 (PG 2-year)

40 (PG 3-year)

37 (PG Integrated 5 year)

48 (UG 3-year)

237 (UG 4-year)

118 (UG 5-year)

4814 (PG 2-year)

29 (PG 3-year)

38 (PG Integrated 5 year)

75 (UG 3-year)

312 (UG 4-year)

119 (UG 5-year)

4786 (PG 2-year)

14 (PG 3-year)

36 (PG Integrated 5 year)

Students Placed

198 (UG 3-year)

199 (UG 4-year)

67 (UG 5-year)

3985 (PG 2-year)

30 (PG 3-year)

28 (PG Integrated 5 year)

35 (UG 3-year)

140 (UG 4-year)

75 (UG 5-year)

2808 (PG 2-year)

11 (PG 3-year)

26 (PG Integrated 5 year)

10 (UG 3-year)

142 (UG 4-year)

78 (UG 5-year)

2796 (PG 2-year)

10 (PG 3-year)

23 (PG Integrated 5 year)

Median Salary

INR 9.2 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 10 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 8 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 10 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 9.90 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 8.80 LPA (PG Integrated 5 year)

INR 7 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 10 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 8.50 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 11 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 9 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 8 LPA (PG Integrated 5 year)

INR 7 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 11.89 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 8.50 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 11.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 11.50 LPA (PG 3-year)

INR 8 LPA (PG Integrated 5 year)

NOTE: The aforementioned data is fetched from the NIRF report 2026.

Q: What is the campus area of Calcutta University?

The Calcutta University main campus is approximately 2.7 acres. The satellite campus is spread over the area of 16 acres. The university has also proposed a Technology campus which will have a campus size of 4.2 acres.

Q: Is Calcutta University ranked?

The Calcutta University has been ranked by the NIRF 2025 and QS World Universities Ranking 2026. As per the NIRF report 2025, Calcutta University ranking was 47 in the Overall and 39 in the University category. The QS World Universities Ranking has ranked the Kolkata University as 2nd best public university of West Bengal and 8th best among all public universities.

Q: What is the fee of Calcutta University courses?

Given below is the details about CU Kolkata fees for different programs:

Course	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
BA LLB (Hons)	INR 87,150	INR 87,150
BSc (Hons)	INR 5,280 – INR 7.22 Lakh	INR 4.71 Lakh – INR 11.87 Lakh
BA LLB	INR 1.75 Lakh – INR 3.22 Lakh	INR 2.48 Lakh – INR 4.11 Lakh
BTech	INR 30,830 – INR 40,500	INR 37,520 – INR 49,160
MBA	INR 1.9 Lakh – INR 7.64 Lakh	INR 2.46 Lakh – INR 8.3 Lakh

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology

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B.A. in Education (H)

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B.A. in Political Science Hons.

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B.A.(Hons.) in Education

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BA (Hons.) in Philosophy

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B.A. in Education Hons.

4.03 yearsOffered by Government Girls General Degree College

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Calcutta University B.A. (Hons)
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 3 - 4 years)
Tuition	₹ 2.7 K - 3.33 L
Hostel	₹ 4.6 L - 4.65 L
One-time Payment	₹ 18 K
Other Fees	₹ 8 K - 16.8 K
Total fee	₹ 4.89 L - 8.33 L

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Q: Can I get direct admission at Calcutta University?

No, Calcutta University does not offer direct admission. The university relies on merit-based counseling or mandatory entrance exams score for getting admission in Calcutta University.

Q: Does Calcutta University offer scholarships to students?

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.

Q: What is the Calcutta University admission process?

Candidates seeking admission to any of the course at Calcutta University must first meet the eligibility criteria, appear for the course specific entrance test like CULET PG, CAT, MAT, XMAT, JEMAT, WBJECA etc. Appear for the counselling process and pay the admission fees. For admission to the MBA course, candidates must appear for the GDPI process.

Q: Is WBJEE mandatory for BTech admissions at Calcutta University?

Calcutta University BTech admission does not require candidates to mandatorily appear in WBJEE. A valid score of JEE main is also accepted for granting admission into BTech at University of Calcutta. However, first preference will be given to candidates applying through WBJEE.

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B.A. (Hons) in English - Batch of 2028

Offered by Gokhale Memorial Girls' College

3.8

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Strict discipline, no massive fests, and good infrastructure.

Placements: Most students get placed in companies related to their fields, including IT companies, through the college, as I have heard from my seniors. The total fee for standard Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Honours) courses, such as Bengali and English, is around Rs. 52,400, approximately Rs. 13,000–Rs. 14,000 per year. The total fee for specialized science programmes, such as B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Honours, is around Rs. 1.29 lakh. The fee for specific professional arts courses, such as B.A. Communicative English Honours, is close to Rs. 1.20 lakh. As internships are now mandatory for our course, we have completed one internship through the college so far. The roles offered include Content Writer, Data Entry Operator, Assistant Teacher, and Assistant Professor.

Infrastructure: Since I am pursuing English Honours, I am not very familiar with the labs, but the classrooms and library are really good. The library is very informative, with a variety of magazines and books. Since I commute to college from home, I am not sure about the hostel facilities.

Faculty: Professors are really helpful. They are qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is also good. Course curriculum is relevant. It helps students become industry-ready. Semester exams are conducted by the university, but they are easy. Students must score at least 30 percent marks separately in theory & practical/tutorial components. To graduate successfully, students need a CGPA of at least 4.000. This corresponds to 40 percent.

Other: Since I was interested in literature, I decided to study English Honors. I think we learn about the beginnings of English literature and the changes that have taken place throughout different periods. Semester 4 has a very lengthy syllabus, so I think it should be reduced. We should also get six months for each semester. We have an annual programme every year, and we also get opportunities to participate in fests at other colleges and showcase our talents.

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2026Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2027

Offered by Sivanath Sastri College

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

About our college, Sivanath Sastri.

Placements: Placement is above average in this college. It provides great opportunities for students. It also organizes career-oriented programs and many other programs for the career growth of students. Well-known companies also come here to provide opportunities to the students.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is great in comparison to other government colleges in Kolkata. The college provides a clean and hygienic environment. It also provides lab and library facilities to students. However, there is no hostel facility.

Faculty: Faculty of our college is great. All teachers are very helpful, genuine, qualified, and knowledgeable. This course is worth it as it makes the students industry-ready. The semester exams are decent and sometimes difficult. The passing percentage is 40%.

Other: I chose this course because it is useful for improving my knowledge of English. The best thing about the course is that it helps us understand the value of language. I want the course to include more knowledge and practical learning. Events are also held in our college for our course.

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B.A. (Hons) in Communicative English - Batch of 2029

Offered by Gokhale Memorial Girls' College

4.6

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It provides good infrastructure and a peaceful environment.

Placements: The roles offered in this course are HR and PR. Students in our course have to find internships on their own. The college does not provide direct placements, but it helps students by guiding them in the right direction to get good opportunities. I am still a student in the Communicative English department, so I do not have enough information about average packages or top recruiting companies.

Infrastructure: We have full Wi-Fi in our college. The science department has well-equipped labs with essential equipment. Classrooms are comfortable with projectors. Lecture theatres are air-conditioned. The library is large and has a wide variety of books available. The quality of food in the canteen is very good. It is both healthy and budget-friendly.

Faculty: Teachers are very good, helpful, and friendly. They make us feel at home and are highly qualified. The semester exams are not too difficult. They are of a moderate level, depending on preparation.

Other: I chose this course because I wanted to gain practical knowledge rather than only bookish knowledge. Our HOD is very supportive. The college encourages students to participate in different co-curricular activities. It helps build confidence and skills. College also organizes various events. The annual sports event is the main attraction.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2027

Offered by Muralidhar Girl's College

1.4

1.0Placements2.0Infrastructure2.0Faculty1.0Crowd & Campus Life1.0Value for Money

Absolutely dissatisfied as a student. Campus, faculty, fests, and nothing exists here.

Placements: Here, placements do not exist. It is not normal to get a placement here.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is average. They don't have a campus. It is only a hospital-like building in the middle of Gariahat. There is no common space for students. Either you have to sit in your class or outside the college. Surprisingly, every department has only one room.

Faculty: Although the faculty is not that bad, they teach if we ask them to because nobody attends the classes. But the exam schedule and curriculum are getting out of hand. They schedule exams every 2-3 months. We gave our 3rd semester exam within 3 months last time. The faculty is useless unless they hold unworthy conferences, which they do three times a month. Faculty also has no issue if exams are conducted within 2 months. They don't support students if something technical goes wrong with CU, so students have to suffer.

Other: I chose the course thinking I would get more exposure through my college, like institutional exposure. But here, nobody is worried about that. All they care about is course fees, exam fees, submissions, etc. I wish the placement cell and the principal's autonomy were not a thing in any college. At least they should consider the students. In this college, nothing exists as a fest. In our course, we pay Rs. 60,000-Rs. 75,000 for 3-4 years, but we have never received any festival. The scholarship procedure is also basic, like the state or central government. Everybody, including SC, ST, and OBC students, can apply.

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science (Economics) - Batch of 2028

Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata

3.6

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Disciplined environment with high-quality education, but a lack of a proper campus.

Placements: There is the availability of a placement cell within the college to help students get placements. Around 60-70% of the students get placed with top companies like Detroit, DE Shaw and Taj visiting to offer jobs. The offers range between 6-7 LPA, with the highest package going up to 30 LPA. Departmental internships are offered to all students at organisations like Asian in Global Affairs, ISCS and MAKAIAS, which are usually unpaid. Students can opt for paid internships through the placement cell.

Infrastructure: The classrooms have AV facilities and some are air-conditioned. Labs in the Science department and 2-3 computer labs are also available. There are 4-5 conference halls within the main building and an Auditorium where various events take place. The library is well-equipped with academic texts and journals. The canteen within the building has affordable food options for students, but the quality is moderate and could be improved. A separate Department of Sports takes care of conducting sports events like football and basketball matches, and the Annual Sports Day.

Faculty: The professors are helpful and friendly with the students. They help students clear their doubts through remedial classes. They are well qualified with PhD and Master's degrees in their respective fields. Classes are made interactive and engaging through group discussions. The course curriculum is relevant to real-life practical skills with papers in Political Theory, International Relations and Public Administration. The semester examinations are usually difficult, with a 40% pass percentage. There is a wide range of minor subjects offered, which help students prepare themselves for industry jobs in the future.

Other: I chose this course to get a better understanding of geopolitical issues, along with the knowledge of economics. I like how my education in economics directly correlates to various aspects of international relations and helps me understand the political framework of a nation better. I would choose to add more on-field experience in the course to help students acquire better practical skills. There are various societies present on campus that allow students to give expression to their individual skills and interests besides academics. The crowd is diverse and talented, and the environment is disciplined. The college celebrates its annual fest, Xavotsav, in January, one of the biggest college fests in Kolkata.

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2025Read More

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BA (Hons.) in History - Batch of 2027

Offered by New Alipore College

4.0

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

My review of New Alipore College.

Placements: Our college doesn't give any placements. I study at New Alipore College, affiliated with Calcutta University. You have to work hard to get a good placement. I suggest that if you want placement, then go for the better options. That will help you. Especially in this competitive era, you have to work hard.

Infrastructure: New Alipore College in Kolkata provides a good infrastructure for its B.A course, and offers hostel facilities for female students. The college is affiliated with Calcutta University. The college provides well-maintained facilities that support the B.A. Curriculum. The campus has spacious classrooms, with some equipped with modern technology like smart screens and projectors. There are also well-equipped computer labs with advanced IT infrastructure.

Faculty: Curriculum focuses on imparting disciplinary knowledge, promoting critical thinking, and developing communication and digital literacy skills. Courses cover subjects. Examination system at New Alipore includes both internal assessment and end-semester examinations in accordance with the university guidelines.

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025Read More

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Which entrance exam is accepted by Calcutta University?

Answered 2 months ago

The university accepts the scores of various entrance examinations for Kolkata University admissions. The university accepts the scores of WBJEE for BTech, CULET UG for BA LLB, MAT/XMAT/JEMAT for MBA, CULET PG for LLM and WBJECA for MCA.

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What documents are required at the time of Calcutta University admission process?

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Candidates who secure a seat in Calcutta University must appear for the counselling process and carry these documents during the counselling process:

Allotment letter
School leaving certificate
Medical fitness certificate
Class 10 marksheet as a proof of date of birth
Class 12 marksheet and pass certific

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What is the Calcutta University application process?

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The CU Kolkata admission process begins with the application process. Candidates have an option to apply for admission in the online or offline mode depending upon the course. Given below is the brief about the application process :

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What are the top colleges in Kolkata under Calcutta University?

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Some of the top colleges in Kolkata affiliated with Calcutta University include Bethune College, St. Xavier's College, Asutosh College, and Lady Brabourne College.

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What entrance exam is required to take admission in Hazra Law College?

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For admission to 5-year B.A LLB program at Hazra Law College, you need to take Calcutta University Law Entrance Test (CULET-UG) as the college does not accept the CLAT scores.

With a score of 78% in class 12, you meet the minimum academic cutoff requirement.

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