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Calcutta University Ranking 2025

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Calcutta University is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, Calcutta University ranked in the #47 under the 'Overall' category. In the 'Overall' category, Calcutta University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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Calcutta University Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025
Calcutta University Course Ranking
Calcutta University Student Reviews

Calcutta University
Calcutta University Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s leading institutes is Calcutta University. It has been consistently recognised by numerous national & international ranking agencies. As per the NIRF 2025, the institute ranked #47 under Overall category, #39 under University, #48 under Research Institutions, and #15 under State Public University. Internationally, QS World 2025 has also ranked the institute #751-760. Calcutta University excellence in academics, distinguished professors, and well-established infrastructure is the reason for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. All the information around Calcutta University rankings is covered in the following article:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#47

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kolkata in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#48

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kolkata in 2025->

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Q: Is Calcutta University ranked?

Yes, Calcutta university has been ranked by various organisations. As per the NIRF Ranking 2025, University of Calcutta got ranked at the 47th position under the Overall category, 39 position under the University category, 48th position under the Research Institutions, and 15th under the State Public University.

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Calcutta University
NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, Calcutta University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have dropped in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, Calcutta University fell 21 ranks to #47 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, Calcutta University fell 21 ranks to #39 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

It can be seen that; in the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have descended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, Calcutta University fell 12 ranks to #48 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

In the 'State Public University' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with previous year's ranking. In 2025, Calcutta University fell 11 ranks to #15 rank in the 'State Public University' category by the NIRF ranking.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	47
Science	48

Calcutta University Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, Calcutta University received #47 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Kalasalingam University, and LPU for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

Calcutta University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
Calcutta University	47
NIT Calicut	45
KL (Deemed to be University)	46
Kalasalingam University	48
LPU	49

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Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences	44
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Calcutta University	47
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LPU Compare	49
CUSAT Compare	50

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Calcutta University
Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from Times Higher Education, Calcutta University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Impact' category have displayed a decreasing trend when evaluated against previous year's rankings. In 2023, Calcutta University fell 200 ranks to #401 rank in the 'Impact' category by the Times Higher Education ranking.

The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have exibited a fluctuating trend when compared

The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have exibited a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Calcutta University's rank is #1001, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Candidates can review the table below for the Calcutta University Times Higher Education rankings:

Calcutta University Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2023 ranking, Calcutta University has achieved rank #401–600, while the IIM Mumbai has been ranked at #401–600. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

Calcutta University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
College Name	Impact 2023
Calcutta University	401–600
JSS Mysore	301–400
NITTE	301–400
IIM Mumbai	401–600
Calcutta University	401–600

Calcutta University
The Week Ranking 2026

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Calcutta University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by The Week 2023. Check the table below for more details about the Calcutta University ranking 2023:

Calcutta University Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2023, Calcutta University received #6 rank in the 'University (Overall)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Manipal University, and UniPune for The Week rankings under the 'University (Overall)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Calcutta University with other top institutes:

Calcutta University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University (Overall) 2023
Calcutta University	6
University of Hyderabad	4
Jadavpur University	5
Manipal University	7
UniPune	8

Calcutta University
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

Calcutta University has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by QS World University Rankings 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment. One can observe that, in the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, Calcutta University fell 20 ranks to #771 rank in the

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, Calcutta University fell 41 ranks to #220 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.

The institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, Calcutta University fell 11 ranks to #42 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

Explore the Calcutta University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2024	2025
Science	187	179

Calcutta University Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, Calcutta University achieved #771-780 rank under the 'Top Global Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Calcutta University and University of Hyderabad under the QS World University Rankings 'Top Global Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Calcutta University with other leading institutes below.

Calcutta University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Top Global Universities 2026
Calcutta University	771-780
NIT Trichy	731-740
Jamia Millia Islamia	761-770
Calcutta University	771-780
University of Hyderabad	801-850

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Calcutta University	179
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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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A very few number of the students gets the placement here, Also, no initiative is taken from the college's side, Also, no internship programs are held here.

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Placements: About 90 to 95 percent of students get placed in our course. The highest offered is around 1 lakh per month, and the lowest is Rs. 50,000 per month. Top recruiting companies like Wipro, Infosys, and Deloitte hire students. About 85 to 95 percent of students get internships in companies like Deloitte, PwC, etc. Top roles like accountant, chief executive accountant, auditor, etc., are offered in our course.

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Placements: No placement opportunities are provided in the college. No highest or lowest packages exist in the college or batches. It is a general undergraduate college. Internships will be given to students in the 4th semester. No such top roles are offered in the college to students.

Infrastructure: Separate classrooms and lab facilities are provided for all departments. Each department has its own mini-library and department room. Our college has spacious classrooms and a huge building infrastructure. There are toilets and water purifiers on each floor. A separate central library with books and journals from all departments is available. There is a separate seating area beside the library where one can read books. Wi-Fi is available in the college building, and all students can access it with the password provided by teachers. General Chemistry labs are present. There is a separate lab for food and nutrition and the microbiology department. A clean and hygienic canteen area is available. Students' rooms with sports equipment and areas to relax are available for students.

Faculty: Teachers of all departments are experienced, knowledgeable, and well-versed in the curriculum and syllabus. The teaching style is easy to understand and grasp. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry/real-life ready. Semester exams are conducted by Calcutta University, with difficulty ranging from moderate to high.

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Faculty: Teachers are quite helpful and knowledgeable, and the teaching quality is great as well. There are a total of 5 periods every day, each lasting 40 minutes. The curriculum is very relevant to other B.Com courses in other colleges, and it is sufficient for the students. The exams are quite regular with 2 exams every semester and seminars to support those exams as well, which are added to the CIA Marks.

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Placements: So far, neither my batchmates nor I have been placed. It is honestly disappointing that none of us has been placed yet. College has not really helped much with placements or opportunities. We completed our course expecting support, but that did not really come. Now we are just left figuring things out on our own. It feels unfair.

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Faculty: A few teachers are helpful and supportive, but many faculty members are not. Some genuinely guide us with the curriculum and projects, while others seem to be just going through the motions. Exams are generally of moderate difficulty, not too tough and not particularly easy either.

Other: I mainly joined to get my graduation degree so I could pursue higher studies. The gap between exams used to be long, but after COVID, it was reduced drastically. In my Accounting Honours course, most students knew how to solve problems, but their actual understanding was quite low. Apart from a few events like Holi and Saraswati Puja, the college does not organize many fests or extracurricular activities.

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Can I apply for BA at Calcutta University in offline mode?

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Calcutta University does not mention an offline mode of application for BA admissions or entrance exam registraton.

Candidates should ask admission desk for confirmation of application modes available for Calcutta University admission. Since this institute has only mentioned an online mode, it is pos

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What documents are required at application stage during Calcutta University BA admission?

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Candidates will need to present these documents during BA admissions:

Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet and passing certificate
ID and address proof
Passport-sized photograph
Transfer / Migration certificate

Saurabh Khanduri

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How many seats are reserved in total seat intake for BA at Calcutta University?

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Calcutta University follows reservation policies of West Bengal government for BA admissions. This policy requires institutes to reserve 55% of their total intake for reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD. However, candidates of these categories only get reservation benefits if they

Saurabh Khanduri

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Are admissions into BA courses open at Calcutta University?

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No, Calcutta University has not revealed any news regarding admissions to BA courses this year. Candidates who want to apply for BA courses can find all updates regarding BA admissions on website which is updated periodically.

Saurabh Khanduri

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Does Calcutta University take direct admission in BA courses?

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No, Calcutta University does not take direct admission in BA courses from any candidate. Admissions to all BA courses are offered based on Calcutta University entrance exam scores.

However, if any seats are left vacant after allottment, candidates might get admission directly based on Class 12 board

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