Calcutta University: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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.

Candidates can check below the total tuition fee of Calcutta University courses:

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

Calcutta University admissions to the BCom course is based on CUCAT scores. The University offers admissions to this course through affiliated colleges. As per cutoff 2022, the last round closing rank for BCom stood at 63.5 for Baruipur College for the General category All India candidates. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the college-wise the previous year's ranks for the General category All India candidates:

Candidates wishing to get admission in BTech at Calcutta University should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised Council/ Board in regular class mode with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with at least 60% (55% for the reserve category students i.e. SC, ST, OBC, PWD, EWS) marks in the above three subjects taken together,
individual pass marks (both in theory & practical where ever applicable) in each of the subjects and pass marks in English with a minimum of 30% in the said qualifying examination.

The total tuition fee of BA LLB at Calcutta University is INR 87,200. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change. The application fee is INR 1000/-for General Category, OBC, EWS and INR 500/-for SC/ST/PWD to be paid online through admission portal.

Calcutta University offers admission in BA LLB programme based on score in CULET-UG entrance exam. CULET-UG 2026 shall comprise the following subject areas:
1. English
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
3. Reasoning
4. General Mathematics
5. Indian Polity

Calcutta University BA admissions do not restrict candidates based on their choice of subjects in Class 12th.

However, English is generally a mandatory subject in exams conducted by most boards. Thus, it is advised that candidates confirm this by contacting admission desk.

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 possible that offline admissions are not possible.

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

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 have West Bengal domicile.

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.

Calcutta University did not mentioned any refund policy for cases of admission cancellation.

Candidates will need to ask this question from admission desk for any confirmation of this subject. Generally, candidates are offered refunds during admission cancellation based on UGC norms.

Calcutta University has not mentioned whether candidates can register for BSc admission entrance exam without Class 12 board exam scores. Thus, candidates should ask admission desk this question for confirmation.

Generally, entrance exams can be given before Class 12 board exam results are revealed however, marksheet will be required during counselling rounds.

BSc admission at Calcutta University will require following documents:

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

Last date to apply for BSc admissions at Calcutta University was scheduled in beginning of June for Department of Home Science. Other departments have not yet released a BSc admission at this point. Candidates should continue going to Calcutta University's website to stay updated.

Calcutta University has not mentioned a refund policy for BSc students who cancel their admission. Thus, candidates should ask admission desk to confirm whether refunds are granted or not. 

Generally, all institutes follow UGC norms when admissions are cancelled which provide a refund policy.

Yes, Calcutta University has opened its admissions to BSc courses offered by Department of Home Sciences. These admissions were opened in third week of May and candidates could register if they fulfilled their eligibility criteria. However, status of BSc admissions is unknown for other departments of Calcutta University.

There are no rules or refund policies mentioned by Calcutta University for cancelling BTech admission at this institute.

Thus, candidates need to get in touch with admission desk to confirm if refunds are granted. Generally, institutes refund a percentage of fees paid upon a candidates cancelling their admission based on UGC norms. 

Yes, candidates can apply for BTech admissions at Calcutta University before receiving their Class 12 board exam results. WBJEE registrations begin before Class 12 board exams commence every year. Counselling rounds also do not require candidates to present Class 12 board exam results.

However, only provisional admission is granted to such candidates, if they are selected until they submit their Class 12th result.

Candidates are required to provide these documents:

• Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
• WBJEE / JEE Main scorecard
• ID and address proof
• Passport-sized photograph
• Allottment letter