What are the important details related to PUBDET counselling?

Candidates are required to keep the following information in mind while appearing for PUBDET counselling round: Candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre. Aspirants need to appear in-person at their counselling centre. Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates. The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified their BA/BSc (honors) degree through regukar examination of the university as per merit. Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in PUBDET 2024 entrance exam.

How to get admission in Presidency University Kolkata?

In order to get admission at Presidency University, Kolkata, the candidate should meet the last educational qualification as per requirement. The University offers UG, PG and PhD courses. Candidates can follow the table below to know the course-wise eligibility from the table below: Course Common Eligibility BSc Class 12 with 70% to 80% aggregate MSc Graduation with 55% to 60% aggregate MA Graduation with 50% aggregate BA Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate PhD Master degree with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent.

What is the eligibility criteria for MA in Presidency University, Kolkata?

The candidate have cleared (not before 2019) or appeared for BA (Hons) examination in 2023 from any recognised University. Appeared for BA (Hons) exam and should have their final results at the time of counselling and produce their original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfil the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission. The candidate should appeared for their final BA (Hons) examination, but their final results have not been declared at the time of counselling, such candidates shall be given provisional admission on the basis of production of their previous mark sheets/grade cards of all previous semester/annual examinations at their Bachelor’s level. However, candidates are supposed to submit their final mark sheet till the mentioned date to ensure that they fulfil their minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Must secure the minimum required percentage of marks/CGPA in honours/major subject as per the following table in their BA (Hons) examination for final and confirmed admission.

Which is better: Presidency University, Kolkata or Amity University, Kolkata?

Students can find the median package offered to BA students during Presidency University, Kolkata was INR 7 LPA. However, the median package offered to BA students during Amity University, Kolakata was INR 3.50 LPA. For better understanding, students can check the table presented below: University Name Median Package Presidency University, Kolkata INR 7 LPA Amity University, Kolakata INR 3.5 LPA

Who is eligible for Presidency University, Kolkata MA History?

The common eligibility criteria for Presidency University, Kolkata MA History is graduation with 50% aggregate. The university offers eight MA specialisations. The common eligibility criteria for all MA specialisations is Graduation with 50% aggregate.

Which is better: Presidency University or Visva Bharati University?

Students can find the median package offered to MA students during Presidency University, Kolkata was INR 7 LPA. However, the median package offered to MA students during Visva Bharati University placements was INR 4.50 LPA. For better understanding, students can check the table presented below: University Name Median Package Presidency University, Kolkata INR 7 LPA Visva Bharati University INR 4.50 LPA

What are the good marks to get BA admission in Presidency University, Kolkata?

The university has not released any set of marks required for admission at Presidency University, Kolkata. However, students who are looking for admission need to meet the last educational qualification. The eligibility for the course is to pass Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate and the selection criteria is through PUBDET.

Can I choose the PUBDET exam centre?

Yes. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.

How to pay PUMDET application fee?

Payment of Examination Fees can be done as follows: The Examination Fees can be paid by Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/UPI only. Application fees for PUMDET is INR 500 (Rupees five hundred only) plus the Bank’s Service Charges, if any. The fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.

Which is the top courses of Presidency University, Kolkata?

Presidency University, kolkata offers both Undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes. It also provides doctorate programmes. Courses from varies fields like science, arts, humanities and social sciences are available. The top courses offered by presidency University, Kolkata are B.A (hons) and BSc (hons), MA, M.Sc, and P.hd in multiple specializations. Presidency University also has 17 departments that offer PhD courses.

What are the cutoff marks for Presidency University, Kolkata?

Presidency University Kolkata admission 2023 is expected to start in the month of August and September for UG and PG courses, respectively. During 2022 admission cycle, Presidency University Kolkata released its provisional general merit list for UG admission on August 27. This was followed by the release of first provisional merit list for admission, based on which students will be able to confirm their seats. The university currently offers UG, PG and doctoral-level courses in the field of Arts and Science. For admission to the University, WBJEEB conducted PUMDET and PUBDET exams for PG and UG Admission. There is no minimum cutoff for admission. You need to fulfill eligibility criteria which is 70% marks in 12th and entrance exam.

How are the MA placements at Presidency University Kolkata?

Presidency University Kolkata offers MA courses in various specialisations viz., Philosophy, Performing Arts, Political Science, History, etc. When it comes to placements, the Presidency University Kolkata offers good placements annually. The placement details of the MA batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, the placement details of PG 2-year batch 2023 is disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Let’s take a look at the key highlights Presidency University Kolkata placements for the PG 2-year Class of 2022 and 2023 in the table below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2022) Placement Statistics (2023) Median package (PG 2 year) INR 7.24 LPA INR 7 LPA Total students (PG 2 year) 343 333 Total students placed (PG 2 year) 28 88 Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2024.

Who are the top recruiters of Presidency University, Kolkata?

Some of the top recruiters of Presidency University Kolkata during the past years included CTS, Wipro, TCS, Deloitte, IBM, CITI Bank, etc. These recruiters placed students of the University in new-age job roles. According to the report, a total of 13 UG 3-year and 88 PG 2-year students were placed during Presidency University Kolkata placements in 2023. Further, the median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements in 2023 stood at INR 6 LPA and INR 7 LPA, respectively.

Can I join Presidency University, Kolkata directly?

Presidency University of Kolkata is public state University so student can get admission directly aslo by direct contacting to the college and asking them about vacant seats and eligibility and also if some donation required for getting direct admission you have to confirm it directly by visiting University upto 60% seats are reserved for direct admission students here.

Does Presidency University, Kolkata accept PUBDET score?

Yes presidency University of Kolkata accepts PUBDET score. The candidate should have at least 45% aggregate marks (40% marks for reserved category candidates)in class 10+2 with Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. Appear for the Presidency Design Entrance Test. So you have to score more for getting admission in presidency University. For PUBDET there is no age limit for appearing exam.

Who is eligible for Priyamvada Birla Scholarship at Presidency University, Kolkata?

Presidency University offers Priyamvada Birla Scholarship. The scholarship shall be added to awarded to a total of 25 students pursuing full-time degree (graduation in general degree-BA, BSc, BCom etc.), Professional Course, Engineering, Medicine in any college/institute from recognised college/institute in West Bengal. Students having any confirmed admission for the first year of full-time degree course are only eligible to apply.

What is the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for UG courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?

Students who have cleared Class 12 or an equivalent exam, are eligible to apply for UG course at Presidency University. They should also have cleared their Class 12 exam in any five subjects including English with an aggregate ranging from 60%-70% for different courses.

What is the eligibility criteria for BSc at Presidency University, Kolkata?

For admission to the Presidency University, Kolkata , WBJEEB is conducted and PUMDET and PUBDET exams for PG and UG are considered for getting into this college. However, from the academic batch of 2021-22, WBJEEB has cancelled both these exams and admission will strictly be based on merit scores obtained by the students at the undergraduate level and Class 12 for PG and UG admission, respectively

What is the entrance exam for MA in Presidency University, Kolkata?

In order to get admission at Presidency University, Kolkata for MA course, the candidate should have pass PUMDET entrance exam. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MA programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata . Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses. When applying for admission through PUMDET, candidates are supposed to apply for a maximum of two subjects.

Is Presidency University, Kolkata good for BSc?

Presidency University, Kolkata is good for B.Sc and for management and diplomas as it provides excellent teaching, training and skill development drives. Presidency University, Kolkata focuses on the students career making i.e. they also give100% placements with high package.

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The placement details of the 2023 batch are yet to be released on the official website. However, the University has released the NIRF report 2023. According to the report, 24 UG 3-year and 28 PG 2-year students were placed during Presidency University Kolkata placements 2022. Further, the median package offered to UG 3-year and PG 2-year students during Presidency University Kolkata placements 2022 was INR 4 and INR 7.24 LPA, respectively.

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Recognised as an Institution of National Eminence by the UGC, Presidency University Kolkata, is a state university that was established in 1817. Formerly known as Hindoo College, it became the College of the Bengal Presidency, and got associated with Calcutta University in 1857. After functioning as a leading constituent college under Calcutta University for over a hundred years, the institution was established as a university in July 2010. Recognised by the UGC, it is accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade.

The University has 17 departments that offers UG, PG and PhD programmes in Arts and Science specialisations. Admission to all the courses offered by the University is entrance-based every year. However, for admission to the academic year 2021-22, the entrance exams conducted for admission to UG and PG courses by WBJEEB, i.e. PUBDET and PUMDET stand cancelled. All the admissions for this academic year will be based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

Some of the prominent highlights around Presidency University Kolkata are as follows:

Particulars	Statistics
Year of establishment	1817
Recognition\| Accreditation	UGC \| "A" Grade by the NAAC
College ranking (2016)	Inaugural Top 50 by NIRF
Modes of education	Full-time
Number of courses offered	UG: 16 PG: 17
Accepted entrance exams*	UG courses: PUBDET PG courses: PUMDET
Student to faculty ratio	UG: 7:1 PG: 4:1
Highest salary	Rs 15 LPA (2016)
Median salary	Rs 5 LPA (2016)
Number & type of scholarships	7 \| Merit and need-based
MoUs	Trinity College, Groningen University and Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, etc.
Official website	www.presiuniv.ac.in

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Q: Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata?

Students who are looking for admissions at the UG and PG level course, the student have to appear the entrance exams. For UG course, Presidency University, Kolkata has PUBDET and for PG courses, it has PUMDET. Since, the university is adhered to the entrance exam scores, there are no any other medium to get admission apart from this.

Q: What is unique about Presidency University, Kolkata?

Unique about Presidency University, Kolkata : Firstly Presidency University, Kolkata is completely unique in itself.

Talking about some good things of Presidency University, Kolkata is that they provides you better knowldege firstly.

Secondly, they also make you better understand how to be in discipline.

Thirdly, they provides you regular skill development drives and internship drives.

Fourthly, they provides you exciting and adventurous life at their place soo the students can enjoy their life too.;

Lastly and the main thing they provides 100% placements to their students not even just a placement also higher packages.

Q: How many UG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?

The final placement report 2024 is yet to be released. Once it is out, the total number of students placed in 2024 placement at Presidency University Kolkata will be updated here. However, as per the NIRF report 2024, a total of 13 students of the UG 3-year batch were placed out of total 393 students during Presidency University Kolkata placements 2023. The following table showcases the total number of students and the number of students placed during Presidency University Kolkata placements between 2021 and 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total UG 3-year students	480	449	393
UG 3-years students placed	7	24	13

Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2024.

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Q. How many courses are offered by Presidency University?

A. The University offers more than 30 courses across Arts and Science streams.

Q. Is Presidency University approved by the UGC?

A. Yes, the UGC has recognised Presidency University as an Institute of Eminence. In addition to this, it is also accredited with an "A" Grade by the NAAC.

Q. Does Presidency University Kolkata offers a PhD degree?

A. Yes, Presidency University offers PhD programme with a duration of three years across 14 specialisations.

Q. Who are the top recruiters at Presidency University Kolkata?

A. A few top recruiting companies are MU SIGMA, Deloitte and many more.

Q. Can I apply online for the Presidency University Kolkata admissions?

A. Yes, the admission process is conducted online through the official website of the University.

Q. What is the admission criteria for UG courses at Presidency University?

A. For admission to UG programmes, candidates must have a valid score in Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). However, for admission 2021, this exam got cancelled and admissions will be based on merit in Class 12.

Q. Does Presidency University offer any scholarships?

A. Yes, the University offers a few scholarships on merit and need-basis to the students of all programmes

Q. What is the total number of faculty at Presidency University?

A. Presidency University has more than 220 permanent faculty members.

Q. Does Presidency University has any international collaborations?

A. Yes, the University has collaborated with 20 international organisations across different continents. Some of the popular names include Trinity College, Groningen University and Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, among others.

Q. What is the student to faculty ratio of Presidency University Kolkata?

A. The student to faculty ratio of the University is 7:1 for UG programmes and 4:1 for PG programmes.

Q. Is there a placements cell at Presidency University Kolkata?

A. The University has a career counselling cell for its students. The cell works with the objective to train students in various aspects of their career.

Q. When was Presidency University established?

A. Presidency University was established in 1817 in Kolkata as Hindoo College. It then became the College of the Bengal Presidency and got associated with Calcutta University in 1857. After functioning as a leading constituent college under Calcutta University for over a hundred years, the institution was established as a university in July 2010.

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