Calcutta University Campus Infrastructure, Hostel Details & Facilities ,College Street, Kolkata

Calcutta University is popular for its academic excellence and is located at College Square, near Kolkata's famous Howrah Bridge. Some of the well-known campuses are Asutosh Shiksha Pragan (College Street Campus), Rashbehri Shiksha Pragan (Rajabazar Science College Campus), Taraknath Parik Shiksha Pragan, Acharaya Prafulla Chandra Roy Shiksha Pragan and many more. College Street Campus is considered as the main campus of Calcutta University.

University of Calcutta Entrance

Calcutta University Campus Highlights

Calcutta University spans over 204 acres of land and offers a vibrant environment to its students. The main campus area includes 2.7 acres (approx.) of land, the satellite campus area constitutes around 16 acres of land, and the halls/hotels cover 4.5 acres of land. The university has 16 halls and hostels spread across the College Street Campus, providing students, including both male and female, with safe and comfortable housing. Besides the main campus, Calcutta University also has three satellite campuses at Rajabazar, Alipore, and Hazra.  Major highlights related to CU are given in the table below:

Particulars

Calcutta University Campus Highlights

Area

204 acres

Location

College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073

Satellite Campuses

3 (Rajabazar, Alipore, and Hazra)

Basic amenities

Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Auditorium, Research centres, Labs, Medical services, Rowing Club, etc.

Halls and Hostels

16

Check out the review of the University of Calcutta campus from the video below:  

Calcutta University Hostel and Residential Facilities

The university has 16 hostels available on campus. The Calcutta University hostel provides accommodation services to about 1550 students, including both male and female students. The University of Calcutta hostel provides a comfortable and secure stay to the students during the span of their course tenure. It also offers numerous amenities, and students often form lifelong memories through shared experiences. All the hostels of CU have furnished rooms with all the basic amenities, equipped with modern surveillance systems, offering a well-maintained and safe environment for the students. 

Calcutta University Hostel Fees

Calcutta University has separate halls & hostels for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students. Admission to the UG & PG Halls is based on the recommendation of the Committees constituted for the purpose by the Syndicate, University of Calcutta. On boarders on admission will have to pay the following charges, available separately for undergraduate/ postgraduate and research scholars. Also, the University of Calcutta hostel fees are subject to revision from time to time.

Hostel fees for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students:

Particulars Charges
Admission fee equivalent to 1 month’s seat rent Rs 35/ Rs 40
Seat rent for the session, i.e. July to June Rs 35/ Rs 40 per month
Furniture fee for the session Rs 10 X 12
Utensil fee for the session Rs 10  X 12
Electricity charge of Rs 80 per month from the month of publication of the admission list till the end of the session
Students will also have to pay a one-time refundable caution deposit of INR 300, which can be refunded at the end of the boardership tenure, subject to fulfilment of certain conditions.
NOTE: The fee is as per past years’ data and unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Hostel fees for Research Scholars’ Hostel :

1. Admission fee equivalent to 1 month’s seat rent Rs  200/-
2. Seat rent Rs  200/- per month
3. Utensil fee Rs 10/- per month
4. Furniture fee Rs 10/- per month
5. Electricity charge Rs 80/- per month
6. Caution deposit (refundable) Rs 500/- (one-time)

NOTEThe fee is as per past years’ data and unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative.

Calcutta University Academic and Research Facilities

CU has a great academic infrastructure, which consists of huge lecture halls, fully ventilated smart classrooms equipped with projectors, and 24*7 wifi connectivity. The University of Calcutta Research Innovation Centre (CURIC) and Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are some research centres built to boost innovative learning. 
 
The university has well-maintained auditoriums to host social and cultural events, seminars, discussions, and conferences. CU Centenary Hall is equipped with a well-ventilated air conditioning area surrounded by insulated walls and consists of huge projection screens. Dwarkanath Hall and Ashtosh Auditoriums have some top-notch facilities available for ideal professional-level gatherings.

Calcutta University Library

The Calcutta University has plenty of libraries, with 1 central library, 5 campus libraries spread over 8 major campuses, and 40 departmental libraries located within the related departments. 
Calcutta University library has a vast collection of books. It has 10 lakh books, 2 lakh volumes of bound Journals, M.Phil. and PhD dissertations, proceedings of conferences, reports, maps, standards, patents, newspapers, & manuscripts. It allows access to a collection of over 7000 electronic journals and 50000 or above e-books in downloadable format for users across all campuses. The University of Calcutta library provides access to more than 7000 electronic journals and more than 50000 downloadable electronic books for all its users across all the campuses.
Also, Ashutosh Mukheerjee Central Library is one of the popular libraries of Calcutta University, reflecting a symbol of the traditional and rich heritage of India.

University of Calcutta LibraryCalcutta University Sports Facilities

The Calcutta University has infrastructure for both indoor & outdoor games. It consists of large playgrounds for major sports, including football, cricket, and hockey, where athletic tournaments are conducted by the institute frequently, while the CU has a separate indoor space available for events related to the Gymnasium and cultural fests.
 
The Indoor and outdoor facilities include:
 
  • Table tennis halls
  • Badminton courts
  • Cricket Ground
  • Football Ground
  • Hockey Ground
  • Basketball Court
  • Lawn Tennis Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Jogging tracks
  • Indoor Gyms
  • A well-equipped fitness room

University of Calcutta Sports Facility

Places to visit in & around the Calcutta University Campus

CU has a lush green campus, mixed with a blended historic aura, which offers an immense sense of joy and happiness to the students. Moreover, places like Indian Coffee House, Sealdah Market, Alipore Zoo, Eco Parks, and City Centre Mall are some of the perfect destinations to spend some quality time during off-hours. 
For more information on Calcutta University's Infrastructure, refer to the video below:

Calcutta University Infrastructure FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs below:

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:   How is the campus of Calcutta University?
A:

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:   Can students join Faculty of Law, Calcutta University directly without any entrance exam?
A:

No, students cannot join Faculty of law, Calcutta university directly without any entrance test for any course. Students need to qualify in the entrance test in order to get the admission. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education conduts entrance test which is  WBCHSE entrance  exams . Through this entrance exam, students can take admission. A cut off will be released according to the seats intake and applications. Seat intake for different courses is also different and cut off will also be different. So if any student wants to take admission he /she need to qualify in the entrance exams as well as in the cut off. 

Q:   Is there any way of applying offline for the Faculty of Law, Calcutta University application form?
A:

Although no way of applying offline is stated by the Institute. The only way to apply for admissions is to apply online from the Institute's official website. If you are facing problem in applying online, you can contact the admissions department of the Institute and ask them for offline applications. If they allow you can visit the Institute physically and apply for admission. Although admissions before the online era were held on offline basis only. So there is no problem in applying offline. You are suggested to carry all your necessary documents at the time of application. 

Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The University of Calcutta library, has a collection of more than ten lakh books. Besides books, the seven campuses of the University together possess more than 2 lakh volumes of bound journals, M.Phil. and Ph.D. dissertations, proceedings of conferences, reports, maps, standards, patents, newspapers, manuscripts, microfilms, CD-ROMs. As many as 20 departmental libraries out of a total of 39, have a collection of over 15,000 volumes which includes books, bound journals and non-book materials. The Department of Law Library holds over 85,000 volumes in hard copy. The collection is strong in all aspects with special emphasis on legal history and jurisprudence, business and commercial law, taxation and international business transactions.

  • Hostel

    There are 16 Halls & Hostels under the University of Calcutta providing accommodation to about 1550 students studying in the University Colleges of Arts, Commerce, Science ,Technology and Law and also the Undergraduate students of the colleges as well as men research scholars/fellows of the University. Management of Halls/Hostels is executed by Board of Residence, as advisory body of the University of Calcutta.

    Boys Hostel|Girls Hostel
  • Sports Complex
    Available Facilities:
    Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Volleyball Courts|Athletics Tracks
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Electronics Lab|Language Lab|Physics Lab|Man-Machine Interface Lab|Math Lab|Seed science Technology Lab|Agriculture soil Chemistry Lab|Microbiology Lab|Botany lab|Biochemistry Lab|Geology Lab
  • Moot Court (Law)
    Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
Other Facilities:
Guest House|Yoga Room|Multi-purpose Hall

Infrastructure Reviews

Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

4.0

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Esha Barua Chowdh ... | B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2023
Offered by Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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3.0
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Cost-effective Law 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.

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Ishan Das | B. Com. (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2028
Offered by Heramba Chandra College
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Great college ambience, solid faculty, the worst part is getting placements here.

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.

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Vidhi Singh | B.Com. in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2029
Offered by Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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1.2
Placements 1 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 1 Crowd & Campus Life 1 Value for Money 1
If you are from Bengal medium, then you can take this course. Otherwise, skip this college.

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.

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Subhranshu Pal | B.A. LL.B. - Batch of 2029
Offered by South Calcutta Law College
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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3.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Feels budget friendly, well-reputed, campus and crowd are quite good.

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.

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Sayani Mondal | B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2029
Offered by Shri Shikshayatan College
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Great value for money, very safe for women. Infrastructure is also great.

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.

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Pritam bej | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by Sarsuna College
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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2.8
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 2
College is good, but this college is regular and they don't give study leave for CA and CS exam.

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.

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Anurag Dey | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2025
Offered by Scottish Church College
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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4.4
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Very good infrastructure and experienced faculty.

Infrastructure: Our classrooms have built in projectors and computers which help teachers to present the slides on the screens. The canteen is really affordable and the food is quite tasty, plus the ambience of the canteen is very soothing. The mess of the hostel is also quite nice.

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Argha Das | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics - Batch of 2029
Offered by Asutosh College
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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3.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 5
Asutosh College can be a good option if you want to pursue a B.Sc. in Statistics in Kolkata.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure are average or above average with almost everything available. The quality of food in the canteen is good. There are proper medical facilities, sports, and the college also encourages students to participate in sports, games, and other activities.

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Aditya Chakraborty | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2029
Offered by Scottish Church College
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It has good faculty members and a campus with a clean and good environment.

Infrastructure: It has a good campus with a good environment. It is kept clean with good management. There is no ragging, and students need to submit an anti-ragging form beforehand that clearly states rustication as punishment if found guilty of ragging. Seniors are also pretty helpful. Overall, the college has a very nice vibe.

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Bikram Halder | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Syamaprasad College
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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2.6
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 2
Colleges are good for students.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good, but not up to the mark. There are Wi-Fi labs, classrooms are large and in good condition, and the library is also good. The hostel is upto the mark, and the canteen's food is below average. No sports arena or gymnasium available.

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Puskar Sarkar | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2029
Offered by Vidyasagar College
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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3.2
Placements 3 Infrastructure 1 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
The college has excellent faculty but poor infrastructure.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is not good at all. The buildings are very old. Classrooms have old benches and are run-down. The toilets are not clean, and roots are growing out of the walls of the toilets. The library is fine, with the necessary books available. There is a gym available too.

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Tanima | B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology - Batch of 2025
Offered by Victoria Institution
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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2.6
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 3
It is a quiet decent college.

Infrastructure: It provides labs for practical work. It also provides Wi-Fi. Classrooms are decent. It has both a college and departmental library. The quality of food in the canteen or mess is average, but the price is reasonable. It has medical facilities also. Sports and games are scheduled on the campus.

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Priyanshu | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) - Batch of 2028
Offered by BESC - The Bhawanipur Education Society College
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
BESC is the best, as with the slogan of the college, it's true.

Infrastructure: Best infrastructure and hospitality according to a college. The campus size is average, but its environment is superb. There's no hostel in the college, but the nearby PGS are the best option. You can contact me for that, and I have visited too many Pgs.

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George Khalkho | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons) in Morning - Batch of 2029
Offered by St. Xavier's College Kolkata
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
It's one of the best colleges in Kolkata.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi speed is around 200-300 kbps, and as per the classroom, it is well maintained, and the electrical system is in good condition. The library is the best place to study as students can get a personal computer to study there, and people can bring their own electronics for studying. Various bookshelves are there with numerous books to study about the course, and also outside the course.

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Swayam Kumar Jana | B.A. (Hons.) in English - Batch of 2025
Offered by Prafulla Chandra College
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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4.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The college has supportive and experienced faculty, structured curriculum, good infrastructure.

Infrastructure: The department has well maintained classrooms. They properly equipped labs, a good library, and Wi-Fi. It supports the smooth learning. The hostel facilities are comfortable and clean, with decent security. The mess and canteen provides a hygienic and satisfactory food with variety of options. Medical facilities are accessible when needed. The campus also has good sports and games facilities. It encourages healthy and active lifestyle.

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Answered 3 years ago

As we talk about Calcutta University, the university has 16 Halls & Hostels for boys and girls under the University of Calcutta providing accommodation to about 1550 students studying in the University Colleges of Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology and Law and also the Undergraduate students of the

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  • 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
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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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month 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

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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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