Presidency University BSc Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Fee, Selection Criteria

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.

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.

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.

Yes, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUBDET on behalf of the Presidency University and the application form are available at the official website of WBJEEB. The entrance exam has its own website. 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. 

It is essential to have a valid mobile number and a unique valid email ID. All future communications by the Board will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. WBJEEB will not be held responsible for non-receipt of any communication due to wrong/non- existing/non-functional/changed mobile number/ email ID or due to network interruption.

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.

You must first register and fill the application form to appear for the PUBDET exam. You must visit the official website of WBJEEB to fill and apply for PUBDET. In the application form, you are required to fill important information like personal details (name, parent's name, category, contact information, etc.) and academic details (mark sheets, transfer certificate, etc.). Once the all the required information is entered, you will be required to pay the application fee. Click here to know more about the PUBDET appliction form. 

Some the top recruiters for Presidency University, Kolkata Placement are listed below:

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:

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.

Life at Presidency University Kolkata is mix of academics & rich cultural history. It is located on the College Street, students get support of highly qualified & supportive faculty. Campus provides excellent amenities including central library, Science labs & classrooms. Students engage in lively debates, many extracurricular clubs & fests. 

Students get job opportunities from companies like zim Premji Foundation, CTS, Pradan, CITI Bank, IBM, StandardChartered, Genpact & Wipro.

There are total 53 seats. There is a 3 year course with a total tuition fee of INR 5400. The economics department in the university prepares students for roles in research, finance & public policy. 

The curriculum is based on a quantitative & analytical degree that blends core economic theory with mathematics, statistics & data analysis.