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Median Package 2.8L
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Graduation score50%
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Q:   Is Calcutta University good for placement?
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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:

CoursePlacement 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

NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

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

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

If you can get admission to Calcutta University with a rank of 7K will depend entirely on the category you belong to. For the General AI category, admissions are not possible since the overall Calcutta University WBJEE cutoff 2025 ranged from 545 to 5256. 

However, if you belong to the General HS category, a rank of 7000 might get you admitted but only to the BTech in Jute and Fibre Technology course, since its last round cutoff was 13248. To know the cutoff for other categories, students can go to this page

Q:   Is Calcutta University tier 1 university?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What is the expected CAT cutoff 2025 for Calcutta University?
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As per the Calcutta University cut off 2024, in order to be eligible for Master of Business Administration (MBA) Global, a candidates must have a minimum CAT score of 50.35 Percentile for the General category belonging to All India Quota. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the minimum cutoff decided by the university for MBA admissions. Now, if we talk about the 2025 CAT cutoff,   over the years, it remained the same. So, the expected percentile can stood the same at 50.35 in upcoming admission cycle.

Q:   Why choose University of Calcutta?
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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:   Is University of Calcutta good?
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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?
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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. 

 

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Calcutta University M.Ed Admission Dates 2025

DatesPast Events
3 Oct '23
M.Ed Publication of 1st Selection List
1 Sep '23 - 27 Sep '23
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Q:   Does Calcutta University offers BSc courses?
A: 

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:   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:   What is the cutoff for Calcutta University admissions?
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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:

Course2024
B.Tech. in Jute and Fibre Technology4348
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 Engineering634
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering1583
B.Tech.4 in Polymer Science and Technology2857
B.Tech.4 in Electronics and Communication Engineering1204
B.Tech. in Information Technology903
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1597
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering1202
B.Tech.7 (Nov,2022)-B.Tech. in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering1749

 

 

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

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.

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Answered 4 days ago

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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

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:

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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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Ishita B

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Answered a week ago

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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Jagriti Pruthi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The below are the Calcutta University scholarships:

NameSubject
J.N. Ganguly Poverty cum Merit ScholarshipEconomics
Kartick Chandra Maity ScholarshipEnglish
Jatindra Nath Sengupta Memorial ScholarshipBengali
Paramita Basu Memorial ScholarshipSanskrit, Bengali
Manindra Memorial ScholarshipEconomics
Amal Kr. Bandyopadhyay Memorial ScholarshipBengali
Amulya Kr. Saha Book PrizeEnglish, Chemistry
Satyendranath Dasgupta Merit Smriti ScholarshipCommerce
Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship (Jagabandhu College) Commerce
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Book PrizeCommerce
Watmull Foundation (India) P.G. ScholarshipAgriculture, Commerce
Ramesh Chandra Sarkar Memorial ScholarshipCommerce
Baidyanarayan Banerjee  Scholarship Biochemistry, Astrophysics
Dakshini Bhattachariya Memorial ScholarshipPure Mathematics
Raghuranjan Ghosal Merit ScholarshipChemistry
Aditi Chaudhuri Smarak AwardPure Mathematics
Sarasibala Choudhuri Memorial ScholarshipZoology
Paresnath Dhar Bhowmik AwardRadiophysics & Electronics
Satish Chandra Sinha Memorial Scholarship Agricultural Chemistry
Uma Mukherjee Memorial ScholarshipFood & Nutrition
Sujan Kr. Seal Memorial StudentshipPhysics
Dr. B.B. Dutta Memorial ScholarshipPure Mathematics
Swati Bose Memorial Scholarship Botany
Prof. Jatindranath Mitra Memorial ScholarshipStatistics
Anathnath Dey and Sarajubala Dey TrustBiophysics
Prof. Arabinda Guha Memorial ScholarshipZoology
Avijit Raha Memorial Merit ScholarshipEconomics
Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship (Jagabandhu College)B.Sc.
Debarpita Mukherjee Book PrizePsychology
Prof. P.C. Bhattacharyya Memorial Prize Pure Mathematics
Prof. S.P. Bhattacharyya Merit AwardRadiophysics & Electronics
Prof. Satyendranath Bose ScholarshipPhysics
Pareshlal Dhar Bhowmick Book Award Radiophysics & Electronics
Santi Kr. Ray Cash PrizePure Mathematics
Applied Physics
Southeast Asia Subsistence Fellowship Sociology
Library & Information Science
Political Science
Southeast Asian Study
Philosophy
Statistics
Botany
Physics
Chemistry
Ramcharan Mitra ScholarshipRadiophysics & Electronics
Computer Science
Chemical Technology
Chemical Engineering
Polymer Science
Applied Physics (in Electrical
Engineering) Instrumentation
Engineering Optics &
Optoelectronics
J.N. Ganguly Poverty cum Merit ScholarshipPhysics,
Chemistry,
Pure Mathematics
Dr. Jagannath Mondal Cash PrizeGenetics
Prasanta Kr. Ghosh ScholarshipPhysiology
Mukul Basu Memorial ScholarshipPure Mathematics
Ashish Kr. Biswas Memorial FundApplied Physics (in Electrical
Engineering)
Subarna Chatterjee Memorial EndowmentZoology
Physiology
Kanodia Research ScholarshipRadiophysics & Electronics
Applied Physics (in Electrical Engineering) Instrumentation Engineering
Optics Optoelectronics
Haradhan Basu Memorial (Poverty cum Merit) ScholarshipBiochemistry
Physiology
anindra Memorial ScholarshipApplied Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Prof. Parimal Bikash Sen Memorial ScholarshipPhysiology
Yogiraj Sri Sri Shyamacharan Lahiri Mahasay ScholarshipM.Phil. in Philosophy
Gurusaday Dutt Medal FundGeography
M.K. Sengupta Memorial PrizeEconomics
Chitraparna Memorial Scholarship Bengali
Prativa Devi Memorial PrizeBengali
Usha-Ava Smriti PrizeEconomics
Nityananda Saha Memorial PrizeChemistry (Inorganic)
Ashapurna Devi Birth Centenary Award Bengali

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