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Calcutta University Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats
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Calcutta University Ph.D. Highlights 2025
Calcutta University PhD admissions is done basis the Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the university. However, candidates with a valid score of UG CET / CSIR NET are exempted from the RET entrance.
| Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Candidates with NET/ SET/SLET/ M. Phil are exempted from appearing for the RET but need to appear for the personal interview (viva) |
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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:
Particulars | 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.
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.
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.
Kolkata University accepts the scores of various entrance examinations for admissions. The university accepts the scores of WBJEE for BTech, CULET UG for BA LLB (Hons), CAT/ MAT/XMAT/JEMAT for MBA, CULET PG for LLM and WBJECA for MCA.
Calcutta University Ph.D.Popular courses
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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.
Calcutta University admissions require students to meet certain eligibility criteria based on preferred course and apply online before the last date of application. Students may look below for a breakdown on the Calcutta University application process:
- Open the official college website
- Click on 'Admission' link.
- Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
- Using login credentials, fill out the application form in the given slots with all required information such as personal and educational details.
- Complete the application process by submitting the document and paying an adequate amount of the application fee.
Students can avail themselves of a vast number of courses starting from Humanities, Arts, and Sciences to Commerce, Management, Technology, and Engineering from Calcutta University. The courses in these disciplines are available at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, apart from courses available at the doctoral level and thus providing ample opportunities for academic advancement. Some of the popular UG courses are BTech, BA LLB (Hons), BCom, BA, BBA, BSc (Hons) etc. The university offers MBA, MCom, LLM, MSc, MA along with some other courses at the PG level.
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.
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Calcutta University Ph.D.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
30 Apr '25 | Ph.D. (Department of Applied Mathematics) Viva-voce (offline mode) (Tentative) |
28 Apr '25 | Ph.D. (Department of Applied Mathematics) Result publication (Tentative) |
Calcutta University Ph.D.Seats
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| Calcutta University | 11 |
| Bengal Music College | 12 |
| Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir | 36 |
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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
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- Class 12 marksheet and pass certific
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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
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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.
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