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Presidency University, Kolkata BA Eligibility and Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 5.4K
Median Package 6L
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    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata?
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    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:   How many UG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?
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    A total of 200 students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

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    Total Students

    449 (UG 3-year)

    343 (PG 2-year)

    393 (UG 3-year)

    333 (PG 2-year)

      277 (UG 3-year)

      342 (PG 2-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    24 (UG 3-year)

    28 (PG 2-year)

    13 (UG 3-year)

    88 (PG 2-year)

    3 (UG 3-year)

     44 (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   What is unique about Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    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.

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    Q:   When are the application forms (BA course) for PUBDET be made available at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    PUBDET application form will be available soon at the official website of the exam. However, for the previous academic session, PUBDET application form was released on January 3, 2023 and closed on January 31, 2023. After successfully registering, candidates can fill the application form by entering information such as personal details such as domicile, category, PwD status, home district, family income status, religion, nationality etc. Academic qualifications of Class 10 and Class 12 details also need to be filled in.

    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata for MSc?
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    No, direct admission for MSc at Presidency University Kolkata is not possible. The university conducts an entrance exam for the same. The student have to sit for PUMDETWxam for MSc course. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science courses. 

    Q:   When are the application forms (BSc course) for PUBDET be made available at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    PUBDET application form will be available soon at the official website of the exam. However, for the previous academic session, PUBDET application form was released on January 3, 2023 and closed on January 31, 2023. After successfully registering, candidates can fill the application form by entering information such as personal details such as domicile, category, PwD status, home district, family income status, religion, nationality etc. Academic qualifications of Class 10 and Class 12 details also need to be filled in.

    Q:   Can I take admission in BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    Yes, if the candidate meet the latest eligibility criteria for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata. The eligibility for the course is Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate. However, the selection criteria for the course is PUBDET. Candidates interested to appear in PUBDET exam are required to check the eligibility criteria for the exam mentioned below. Check out the academic qualification below:

    • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination Class 12 that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
    • The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
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    Presidency University Admission Dates 2024

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata for BA?
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    No, in order to get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata the student have to pass PUBDET entrance exam. 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.

    Q:   What is the WBJEE application fee at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    The WBJEE application fee for General Category is INR 500 (General Male Candidates) or INR 400 (General Female and all Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW) or INR 300 (All Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender Candidates). The application fee has to be paid through debit/credit card or net banking

    An online receipt is automatically generated after the successful payment of the application fee. Please note that this receipt is to be preserved as it will be required at the time of WBJEE 2024 counselling and admissions. It is also proof that a candidate has successfully made the payment of the WBJEE application fee and has registered to appear for the joint entrance exam. 

    Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    All the courses for UG are same .The following are list of fees for different UG courses :-

    B.Sc in Geography - 5.4 K 

    B.Sc in Economics  - 5.4k

    B.Sc in life Science - 5.4k

    B.Sc in physics - 5.4 k 

    B.Sc in statistics - 5.4k

    B.Sc in geology - 5.4 k 

    B.Sc in mathematics - 5.4k

    B.Sc in chemistry - 5.4k 

    Q:   Can I join Presidency University, Kolkata directly?
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    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.

    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Admissions 2024: How to Apply?

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    Q:   Can I get admission to Presidency University, Kolkata for BSc with 60% in Class 12th?
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    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. 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.

    One cannot get admission with 60% in class 12th  for admission one requires 70% or equivalent marks in class 12th.

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    Q:   When is Presidency University, Kolkata application forms out?
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    The applications will be available in the Presidency University website. The application procedure starts at the start of January every year. The application forms for UG Courses will be out from the 1st week of January and the last date for application is in the 2nd week of February. The entrance exam would be conducted in at the end of May. 

    The application forms for PG Courses will be out from the last week of January and the last day for application is in the last week of February. The entrance exam would be conducted on the third week of July

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    Q:   Does Presidency University, Kolkata accept PUBDET score?
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    Candidates interested to appear in PUBDET exam are required to check the eligibility criteria for the exam mentioned below. Check out the academic qualification below:

    • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination Class 12 that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
    • The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Cutoff

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    B.A. in Bengali49
    B.A. in Political Science28
    B.A. in English31
    B.A. in Sociology38
    B.A. in Hindi18
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    Q:   Can I get into Presidency University, Kolkata with 70% in class 12th?
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    Yes, one can easily get into presidency university, kolkata with 70% or equivalent in class 12th. 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.

    Q:   What are the cutoff marks for Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    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.

    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for BA in Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    Yes, in orderto get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata, aspirant need to pass PUBDET entrance exam. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BA programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.

    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for MSc in Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through this, students get admission to MSc (PG) courses offered at Presidency University. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses. To apply for MSc course, the student have to be graduate from a recognised universiy/institute.

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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Seats

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    Q:   How many seats are available for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    In total 250 seats are available for BA students at Presidency University, Kolkata. Further, 46 seats are available for BA History. For better understanding, students can check the table presented below:

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    B.A. in English38
    B.A. in Hindi30
    B.A. in History46
    B.A. in Philosophy20
    B.A. in Political Science31
    B.A. in Sociology32
    B.A. in Preforming Arts15
    B.A. in Bengali38
    Q:   What are the good marks to get BA admission in Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    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. 

    Q:   How to pay PUMDET application fee?
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    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.
    Q:   What is the procedure for direct admission at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    Presidency University, Kolkata is the most prestigious university in India. The slection criteria for all the courses is through PUBDET or PUMDET as per course requirement. There is no other way to get direct admission at Presidency University, Kolkata.

    Presidency University, Kolkata B.A. Placements 2025

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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Offered in the final year only

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    Higher in core jobs

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    Majority opted in India

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    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   How many PG students were placed during the recent Presidency University Kolkata placements?
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    A total of 160 PG 2-year students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in recent years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

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    Total Students

    343 (PG 2-year)

    333 (PG 2-year)

      342 (PG 2-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    28 (PG 2-year)

    88 (PG 2-year)

     44 (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   How are the placement packages offered at Presidency University, Kolkata?
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    Presidency University, Kolkata provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Presidency University, Kolkata placement packages 2024:

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    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Package 

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   What is the average package offered during Presidency University, Kolkata Placement?
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    The average salary package for placements at Presidency University, Kolkata has not yet been disclosed. However, the Median Salary (2024) package has been published. Please refer to the table below for the median packages recorded in recent years.

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    INR 4 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 6 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Where do Presidency University Kolkata alumni work?
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    The alumni of Presidency University Kolkata alumni are working in Research (26%) followed by Education (22%) and Media and Communication (10%) sectors. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:

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    NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as IT, HR, Finance, Consulting, Arts and Design, Administrative, Community and Social Services and Sales sectors.

    DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

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    Q:   Which one is better for a BSc, Presidency University, Kolkata or Jadavpur University?
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    Presidency is new University and Jadavpur University is older one and having ranking higher than the presidency University. Also jadavpur university provides higher package than Presidency University.Jadavpur University provides package of 5.04 Lacs per annum where as Presidency offers 3.40 Lacs per annum. Also the jadavpur University students got special recognition as compared to other universities so one should prepared Bsc from jadavpur university rather than Presidency University 

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    We get excellence in knowledge, cultural aspirations, faculty members, and courses.
    Placements: The individual information or percentage of students who are placed in my course is not known to me, as it is confidential. Details could not be found by general students. But our placement cell encourages students by helping them to get internships, which increases their desire to know the world better. The placement cell for my course needs to be developed more, as we have a few seats for our course, and they should have a look at the arts stream placements specifically and enhance their packages also.
    Infrastructure: Our university has two libraries (arts and central) where innumerable books, articles, magazines, daily newspapers, and study materials are available to enrich students with a wider spectrum of knowledge. Classrooms for my course carry historical significance, where many eminent Indian personalities did higher studies. The AC room in our department is short in number. It will be better if rooms get modernised with centralized AC and are a bit cleaned regularly. Wi-Fi is not good. Canteen food is well-cooked and delicious. Hostel facilities are available. We have a sports room and a gym for physical enthusiasts.
    Faculty: Faculty members are excellent. They are highly qualified and knowledgeable. They use PPTs while teaching and give useful study materials to students. They used to cover the syllabus, and moreover, they are very helpful. They are easy to reach for students. The course curriculum is absolutely relevant and beneficial for students who will think about higher studies. Semester exams are not that tough if students follow the classes regularly and follow instructions of the professor. Hardly, some students fail in the semesters here if their attendance does not become a barrier for them to sit in the semester.
    Other: I chose this course because I have an interest in this subject, and also the Presidency's legacy brings me to it. I chose this course because it offers me the best things about history, which enrich me. We get a huge help from the professors, and I have been nurtured with an inquisitive approach towards any topic. The most important thing I want to deliberately increase is the time gap between the semesters, as it is too short to get deeply into topics. Fests here are very attractive, which include the fresher's party. A noticeable thing here is that there is no burden between seniors and juniors.
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    A well-rounded college experience - Faculty, infrastructure, and beyond.
    Placements: Placement cell of Presidency University engages the students by placing them in various opportunities. Number of students who get placed is not known in detail to other students, but the university works effectively to ensure a smooth placement process. University helps students get internships, which enhance their real-world experience.
    Infrastructure: University has libraries where the students get access to a wide range of books, reference materials, daily newspapers, magazines, and so on. Campus is well-maintained and the classrooms are also equipped to hold a good number of students. University has hostel facilities for the students. Canteen food here is quite affordable. Campus has a gym area and a sports room to foster the physical skills of the students.
    Faculty: Professors of this university are highly qualified and employ a unique teaching method. They use PPTs, provide study materials for the topics and the course, and help the students understand the concepts in a better way. Teachers are very helpful here. The course curriculum is according to the NEP and is relevant for the students in the current scenario. The semester exams are not so tough that the students will fail. The question papers are quite standardized but are not difficult.
    Other: I chose history honors because I have loved this subject since my school days and the presidency has given me a great opportunity to learn more about this subject. Faculty is so good that it keeps the students engaged with different assignments and internal assessments. Fests here are the most memorable events in the lives of students. Students also become a part of various clubs that are active in college, helping in the holistic development of the students. University has an aesthetic touch and the surroundings are cleaned daily. Students are given various scholarship opportunities.
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    The exact place you need to grow as an artist as well as a human being.
    Placements: Most of the students from my batch will be pursuing master's degrees here, so they didn't go for a full-time job right now including me but we got job offers ranging from 3 LPA-4 LPA. The top recruiting companies are SVF and KCC by Emami Group. Almost 100% of students got internships from this course at KCC. Top roles offered are arts manager, instructor, and professor after completing masters' and post-doctorate.
    Infrastructure: We have our lecture theatre with two portable ACs, sound systems, and a projector for a comfortable and engaging learning experience for the students. We have our practical room at the Black Box Theatre, and all the instruments are available there guitar, tabla, keyboard, etc. We have our dance studio where the dance students as well as the theatre students practice their arts and the library contains all the necessary books for the course. The hostel is big, there's a huge football ground, the food is healthy and hygienic and it's near Calcutta Medical College for any kind of emergencies.
    Faculty: The professors are engaging and helpful both with practicals and theories. The curriculum is versatile and relevant for getting into the world of performing arts as a working professional be it a performer or an academician. Semester exams are not that hard if class notes are followed correctly. The pass rate is above 95%.
    Other: I'm a musician and wanted to be a musician before joining this course, I'd say if you're signing up for this be ready and open to learn because this course teaches it all, and if you want to be a true artist then all this knowledge will be really helpful to make you grow not just an artist but as an individual, both skillful and personally. We have some huge fests every year and as an artist, it's a huge platform to showcase your talents in front of a large audience on the campus and also from outside.
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    B.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2028
    4.2
    3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Presidency College and its shenanigans with the prospect of academics and placements.
    Placements: Our course does not provide placement, but we are generally offered internships from various NGOs and it further enhances the capacity to work in various conditions and situations. It helps in establishing an academic conditioning that helps in prospects.
    Infrastructure: The art department is considered to be one of the best in the country. The infrastructure consists of labs, Wi-Fi, AC, classrooms, etc. The hostel is a Hindu hostel which is available for all the students of the university.
    Faculty: Teachers are highly educated and specialized in the field. They are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Teaching is very high compared to other universities. The course curriculum is relevant and makes us industry-ready. It also further helps us with the semesters. Overall knowledge results in appearing for this semester and the pass percentage is quite high.
    Other: I chose the course because I found sociology interesting enough. The crowd and the campus life are quite high in Presidency as it consists of the heritage of the Presidency College, which was established in 1817.
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    Anindita Das Verified Icon
    B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
    4.4
    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Outstanding faculty and relevant curriculum with great support.
    Placements: Around 50-60% of BA Political Science students are placed. The highest package is around INR 6-7 LPA, the lowest around INR 2-3 LPA, and the average package is INR 3-4 LPA. Top recruiters include NGOs, research firms, and think tanks. About 30% of students secure internships in organizations like PRS . Top roles include policy analyst, research associate, and public relations officer.
    Infrastructure: There is excellent infrastructure, with well-equipped classrooms, a spacious library, and reliable WiFi. The campus is vibrant and conducive to learning. Hostel facilities are decent, offering comfortable accommodations, while the mess food is satisfactory with a variety of options. Medical facilities are available, and the college promotes sports like cricket and basketball, providing a well-rounded student experience.
    Faculty: The faculty at Presidency College is helpful, highly qualified, and deeply knowledgeable. Teaching quality is outstanding, with a focus on critical thinking and current issues in political science. The curriculum is relevant and well structured, preparing students for various careers. Semester exams are challenging yet fair, with a high pass percentage of around 50%.
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    B.A. in English - Batch of 2025
    4.6
    3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has good faculty members, and it is worth studying.
    Placements: Placements are available for arts and science department students. I am a student of the English department, there is very little scope for placements. I do not have any idea about placements as my department does not offer placements.
    Infrastructure: Our university has very good infrastructure. There is Wi-Fi for students. Our classrooms are well-organised. Many classrooms are AV-enabled, which makes our learning better and more enjoyable. The library is vast and has many books on every subject. It is well-organised. The hostel in which I stay is quite good. The food served in the canteen is above average. We have sports equipment in the hostel. Medical facilities are available.
    Faculty: Professors in our department are a blessing to us. They are not only adept in their areas but also pay attention to every single query of ours. Texts are well chosen. They include important texts and theories of literature for English honours students. It would be great if Jane Austen were included in our syllabus as well. Exams are quite good. The pass percentage in our department is 98%. The overall pass percentage in the university is 85%.
    Other: I chose this course because I love studying English literature, and Presidency University offers a beautiful syllabus and excellent faculty. It would be great if we had more faculty members and different tutorials for weaker students. There are fests, events, and seminars, and we take part in them. I love to recite poems at these events.
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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Admission 2024 FAQs

    Q:   How to pay PUBDET application fee?
    A: 

    The Application Fees can be paid by Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI only. Application fees for PUBDET-2025 is INR 500 (Rupees five hundred only) for one paper and INR 250 for each additional paper, plus the Bank’s Service Charges, if applicable. Candidates can check the official website of WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) to know all about the application fee submission process or Shiksha page. 

    Q:   Who is eligible for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    Presidency University, Kolkata admissions 2024 for BA course will start soon. The university offers eight BA courses in two streams, i.e., Humanities and Social Science and Science. The eligibility for the course is to pass Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate and the selection criteria is through PUBDET. Students can check the common eligibility and selection criteria from the table presented below:

    CourseCommon EligibilitySelection Criteria
    BAClass 12 with 60% to 65% aggregatePUBDET,  CBSE 12
    Q:   What is the specifications of documents to be uploaded during PUBDET registration?
    A: 

    The candidate is required to upload scanned images of their passport-sized photographs and signature.

    Background

    White

    Image

    Coloured

    File Format

    JPG, JPEG, PNG

    File Size

    100 KB maximum

    Dimension

    Photograph: 4cm x 3 cm

    Signature: 4cm x 1.5 cm

    Pen colour used for signature

    Black

    Q:   Can I choose the PUBDET exam centre?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   How are the placements at Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    Presidency University, Kolkata placement provides good placements to its students. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Presidency University, Kolkata placements 2024:

    Course 

    Total Students (2024) 

    Students Placed (2024)

    Median Salary (2024) 

    UG 3-year

    277

    3

    INR 2.40 LPA

    PG 2-year

    342

    44

    INR 4.30 LPA

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   What is the reality of Presidency University, Kolkata Placement?
    A: 

    Presidency University, Kolkata has not released its placement report yet. However, the NIRF report for 2024 is out. Students can refer to the placement highlights given in the table below:

    Course 

    Total Students (2024) 

    Students Placed (2024)

    Median Salary (2024) 

    UG 3-year

    277

    3

    INR 2.40 LPA

    PG 2-year

    342

    44

    INR 4.30 LPA

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Which is the top courses of Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    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. 

    Q:   What is the highest placement package offered during Presidency University, Kolkata placements?
    A: 

    The Presidency University, Kolkata the highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:

    Particulars 

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Package 

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Are the placements at Presidency University, Kolkata good?
    A: 

    Yes, Presidency University, Kolkata has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2024:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    449 (UG 3-year)

    343 (PG 2-year)

    393 (UG 3-year)

    333 (PG 2-year)

      277 (UG 3-year)

      342 (PG 2-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    24 (UG 3-year)

    28 (PG 2-year)

    13 (UG 3-year)

    88 (PG 2-year)

    3 (UG 3-year)

     44 (PG 2-year)

    Median Package

    INR 4 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 6 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 2-year)

    INR 2.40 LPA (UG 3-year)

    INR 4.30 LPA (PG 2-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Is there BSc in Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    Yes, it offers eight BSc course at Presidency University, Kolkata. The list of BSc course is mentioned in the points below:

    • BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics
    • BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry
    • BSc (Hons.) in Geography
    • BSc (Hons.) in Economics
    • BSc (Hons.) in Life Sciences
    • BSc (Hons.) in Physics
    • BSc (Hons.) in Geology
    • BSc (Hons.) in Statistics

    The eligibility criteria for the above mentioned specialisation is Class 12 with 70% to 80% aggregate.

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

    No, direct admission for MSc at Presidency University Kolkata is not possible. The university conducts an entrance exam for the same. The student have to sit for PUMDETWxam for MSc course. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science courses. 

    Q:   How to get admission in Presidency University Kolkata?
    A: 

    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:

    CourseCommon Eligibility
    BScClass 12 with 70% to 80% aggregate
    MScGraduation with 55% to 60% aggregate
    MAGraduation with 50% aggregate
    BAClass 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate
    PhDMaster degree with
    at least 55% aggregate or equivalent.
    Q:   How can I get admission in Presidency University, Kolkata for BSc course?
    A: 

    The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BSc (honours) programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. To know the eligibility for PUBDET exam, students can check the points mentioned below:

    • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (Class 12) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
    • The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
    Q:   When is PUMDET conducted?
    A: 

    PUMDET is generally conducted in the month of June-July. The entrance exam dates are informed in advance for students to prepare well for the test. Last year, PUMDET exam scheduled was revised. PUMDET 2023 exam was held on July 30. After the exam, PUMDET result is declared on the official website of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates are informed that the result for Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) is declared in the form of Rank Cards.

    Q:   What are the documents required for PG admission at Presidency University, Kolkata?
    A: 

    Students can chck the list of documents required for PG admissions at Presidency University:

    • Admit Card of the last educational qualification
    • Attested Original Marksheet and Photocopies
    • Four Stamp size photographs
    • Parents income certificate
    • Caste certificate, if applicable
    • Blood-group certificate
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    Pradan

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