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Calcutta University admission 2024 are open. Candidates can register for the UG Courses through Centralised WBCAP Portal (wbcap.in). Calcutta University Application form 2024 Last date is July 7, 2024. Other important updates about Calcutta University admissions are as follows:

  • Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) for Calcutta University MBA-FM admissions 2024 will be held on June 27.
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About Calcutta University

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University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University or CU, is public-state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1857, it is the oldest multidisciplinary university of Indian Subcontinent and South East Asian Region. Calcutta University is recognized as a "Five-Star University" and accredited an "A++" grade by the NAAC. Calcutta University is ranked 12th among the top universities in India in NIRF Rankings 2023. 

Calcutta University has a total of 14 campuses located in different parts of Kolkata. A total of 154 colleges, 21 institutes, and centers are affiliated with Calcutta University. The university offers 150+ courses at the UG, PG, and Doctoral levels in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Law, etc. Calcutta University admissions on both merit and entrance examinations. 

Calcutta University has collaborations with various national and international universities for student exchange programs. Calcutta University's placement rate is more than 75% and its alumni hold key positions in leading national and international organizations.

Calcutta University Courses & Fees

Calcutta University offers 150+ courses through its affiliated colleges. Some of the popular UG, PG, and PhD courses of Calcutta University are as follows:

Courses Details Fees 
BA (Hons) Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
1,574/Year
B.Sc (Hons) Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
INR 1,642 (1st Year Fees)
B.Com Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit-based
1,574/Year
B.Tech Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology and have a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: WBJEE/JEE Main + Counselling
INR 3,622/Semester
BALLB Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: University-based entrance test
INR 1,744/Year
B.Ed Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: University-based entrance test
INR 2,164/Year
MA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit-based/University-based entrance test
INR 404/Year
M.Sc Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc) with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: Merit-based/University-based entrance test
INR I,172/Year
M.Com Eligibility: B.Com with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: University-based entrance test
INR 404/Year
MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: CAT/MAT/XMAT/ JEMAT
INR 16,508 (Total Fees)
LLM Eligibility: Passed Bachelor of Law with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: CULET PG
INR 3,844/Year
MCA Eligibility: BCA a minimum of 50% marks
Selection Criteria: WB-JECA
INR 18,994/Year
M.Tech Eligibility: BE/BTech/MCA with a minimum of 55% marks
Selection Criteria: GATE (for Non-Sponsored/Non-CU candidates) + Interview
INR 25,200 (Per Semeser)
PhD Eligibility: Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks
Selection Criteria: Research Eligibility Test + Interview

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Calcutta University admissions to all UG and PG programs are based on merit and entrance examination. Admissions to UG courses such as BA, B.Sc, and B.Com are based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Calcutta University conducts its entrance examination for admission to PG courses including B.Ed, BALLB, LLM, etc. Calcutta University offers admission to BTech, MBA, MCA, and MTech based on WBJEE/JEE Main, CAT/MAT/XMAT/JEMAT, WB-JECA, and GATE scores respectively. The final selection for all courses is done through a counselling process conducted by the university and the seats are allocated based on scores obtained in the entrance examination.

How to apply at Calcutta University?

The application process to apply for admission at Calcutta University is as follows:

  • Register on the official website of Calcutta University @caluniv.ac.in
  • Click on “Admissions” and select the desired program
  • Fill in the personal and academic details
  • Select a college or campus
  • Upload the Photo and Signature in the jpeg format
  • Pay the application fee through Debit/Credit card, net banking, UPI, Wallet, etc
  • Submit the application form and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

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Calcutta University B.Tech Cutoff

Calcutta University B.Tech Cutoff enlists the minimum marks required by students to get admission to the course. This cutoff is based on the ranks secured in the WBJEE examination. Calcutta University BTech cutoff 2023 based on WBJEE for general category candidates is given in the table below:

B.Tech Specialisations WBJEE Cutoff 2023
Computer Science & Engineering 753
Electrical Engineering 1326
Electrical & Communication Engineering 1218
Information Technology 924
Instrumentation Engineering 1936

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Calcutta University Campus & Facilities

Calcutta University is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The campus of the University of Calcutta is sprawling over an area of 2.7 acres. Calcutta University has a total of 14 campuses located in different parts of Kolkata. The campuses are as follows:

Asutosh Siksha Prangan (Commonly known as College Street Campus) Rashbehari Siksha Prangan (Commonly known as Rajabazar Science College Campus) Taraknath Palit Siksha Prangan (Commonly known as Ballygunge Science College Campus)
Sahid Kshudiram Siksha Prangan (Commonly known as Alipore Campus) B.T. Road Campus Hazra Road Campus (Commonly known as Law College Campus)
Viharilal Home Science Campus Technology Campus, Salt Lake University Health Service, Goenka Hospital Diagnostic Research Centre
Haringhata Campus University Press and Book Depot Baruipur Campus
University Grounds and Tent University Rowing Club

Calcutta University Facilities

Calcutta University campus is equipped with all the modern facilities such as a fully Wi-Fi campus, library, hostels, and cafeterias. 

  • Library: Calcutta University has a total collection of more than 10 lakh books and 200000 volumes of bound journals. The university contains more than 20 departmental libraries. The department of law library holds more than 85000 books in hard copy.
  • Laboratory: The Laboratories of Calcutta University are well equipped with multi facilities like there are labs for each department such as a chemistry lab. computer lab. electronics lab. language lab. physics lab. man-machine interface lab. math lab, seed science technology lab, agriculture, soil chemistry lab, microbiology lab, botany lab, biochemistry lab, geology lab
  • Sports Ground: The University also has facilities. In the sports complex, there are facilities of the cricket ground, Football ground, volleyball courts and athletics tracks.

Calcutta University Affiliated Colleges

Calcutta University has 154 colleges, 21 institutes, and centers affiliated to it that offer various UG and PG courses in the streams of Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Engineering, Management, Law, Etc. Some of the top affiliated colleges are as follows:

Calcutta University Affiliated Colleges CD Rating
Bethune College  8 Out of 10
Bagnan College 8.1 Out of 10
Vivekananda College for Women 8.5 Out of 10
Scottish Church College 7.9 Out of 10
Maharaja Manindra Chandra College 7.6 Out of 10

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Calcutta University Placements

Calcutta University has a dedicated placement cell that organizes on-campus and off-campus placement drives, each year. The university is yet to release the 2023 placement statistics. However, as per Calcutta University NIRF 2023 report, a total of 4,342 PG, 652 UG, and 32 integrated PG students were placed during Calcutta University placements 2022. Calcutta University witnessed an increase of 9% in the no. of students placed of PG programs as compared to previous year. Calcutta University placement 2022 highlights are as follows:

Particulars Median Salary Package
BTech INR 9.20 LPA
UG INR 9.17 LPA
PG INR 9.20 LPA
PG Diploma INR 5.40 LPA

Calcutta University Top Recruiters

Haldia Accenture Cognizant
Jacobs Ansr source EXL services
Technip CMARC India Private Limited HSBC India
KAIVALYA Hewlett Packard Genpact India

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Calcutta University Scholarships

Calcutta University scholarships are available for meritorious and needy students. The university offers tuition fee waivers and other rewards to eligible students. Some of the scholarships available at Calcutta University are as follows:

Scholarship Eligibility Amount/Tuition Fee Waiver/Rewards
Merit-Based Scholarships
University Merit Scholarship High academic performance in CU entrance exams/previous exams Up to full tuition fee waiver + stipend
Departmental Merit Scholarships Top scorers in departmental entrance exams/tests Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend
National Merit Scholarships National-level scholarships like PM Scholarship, KVPY, etc. Partial or full tuition fee waiver
Need-Based Scholarships
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students SC/ST students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds Full tuition fee waiver + books and boarding
Financial Assistance for Education of Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers Wards of beedi, cinema, IOMC, and LSDM workers with low income Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend
Chief Minister's Relief Fund for Higher Education Students facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances Variable financial assistance
Subject-Specific Scholarships
Ishwar Uday Scholarship for North Eastern Region Students from North Eastern states pursuing undergraduate studies Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend
AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Scheme Female students and students from disadvantaged communities for technical courses Partial tuition fee waiver + stipend
Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma/Degree) Diploma or degree holders in technical courses with financial need Full tuition fee waiver + stipend
University of Calcutta Endowment Traveling/Foreign Scholarships Graduates/postgraduates for research or further studies abroad Variable travel and research grants

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Calcutta University Alumni

Alumni Name Designation
Pranab Mukherjee Former President of India
Mamata Banerjee Eighth and current Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Benga
Sourav Ganguly Indian cricket commentator and former cricketer
Manna Dey Indian playback singer and music director
Rituparna Sengupta Indian actress and film producer

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FAQs

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities Of Calcutta University?

Ans. Calcutta University has 16 hostels providing accommodation for more than 1500 students of Arts Commerce science, technology and law fields. 

Ques. What are the career prospects after doing an MBA from Calcutta university?

Ans. After completing MBA, there are many career prospects available for students life-like a lecturer at a college or University, an Assistant human Resource manager, relationship Manager, Marketing Executive, business analyst of the IT sector. 

Ques. How many seats are allocated to each course at Calcutta University?

Ans. The no. of seats allocated in each course are as follows:

  • The total number of seats allocated to MBA students are 38 and 5 seats are reserved for foreign students at the beginning of 1st semester. 
  • The total number of seats for BSC and Msc in different specialisations varies from 10 to 40 seats.

Ques. Is their grievance redressal cell at Calcutta University.

Ans. Yes, Calcutta University has a grievance redressal mechanism that ensures a student-friendly environment on the university campus. The grievances are resolved as earliest as possible.

Ques. What is the mode of course in Calcutta University?

Ans. Calcutta University provides both full-time courses and distance education courses related to undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Ques. What are the different session charges for students in Calcutta University?

Ans. The different session charges for students in Calcutta University are mentioned below in a tabular form: \
Activity Charges 
Athletics INR 10
Union fee INR 10
Magazine fee INR 10
Student Aid fund INR 10
Student’s health home INR 4
Sports fee INR 60

Ques. What is the hostel admission process in Calcutta University? 

Ans. The hostel admission process in Calcutta University is mentioned below: 

  • Collect the form from C.U. sales counters at the college street campus.
  • Submit the duly filled application form immediately after the admission to the secretary, board of residence, Calcutta University, 5th floor, cemetery building college street campus, Kolkata. - 73. 

Ques. What is the required fee to be deposited at the time of admission in Calcutta University?

Ans. The fee which is required to be submitted at the time of admission in Calcutta University is mentioned below in a tabular form: \
Session charges  INR 44
Library fee (3 years) INR 600 
Identity card  INR 30
6 months tuition fee  INR 300 to INR 600

Ques. Which candidates are considered eligible for physically challenged reservations in Calcutta University?

Ans. The candidate who has a disability of 40% and above will be entitled to get a reservation facility in Calcutta University. There is a provision of 3% for physically disabled students. The candidates must attach the disability certificate from the concerned authority.

Ques. How is the faculty of Calcutta University?

Ans. Calcutta University has a faculty of 20 full-time lecturers and 39 guest lecturers. The faculty members are highly experienced and many of them have done Ph.D. and are members of various professional institutions as well. Some of them have also traveled to foreign countries to attend seminars and conferences.

Ques: What is the rank of Calcutta University in the world?

Ans: Calcutta University has bagged world fame for high-quality teaching and research over the years. Calcutta University has been placed by NIRF, 2022 at 15th place in the Overall category. The below table represents Calcutta University’s rank globally:

Agency Name  Ranked at 
THE World University Ranking, 2022 1201+ Rank 
THE Asia University Rankings, 2021 301-400th Rank 
QS World University Rankings, 2022 801-1000 Rank 
US News, 2022 1326 Rank 

Ques: How can Calcutta University students check their Results?

Ans: Students can visit the official website of Calcutta University to check their results. The below steps will help to check the status of the result: 

  • Candidates must visit the official website through caluniv.ac.in 
  • After opening the homepage select the Examination table and search for Results
  • Once the list of results appear, click on the desired course result 
  • Enter the registration number and roll number in the portal
  • Results will be displayed on the screen
  • Download the result & print out a copy for further use

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Ques: Does Calcutta University have any academic collaboration?

Ans: Yes, Calcutta University has academic collaboration with several national & international institutes. Some of them are noted down below: 

  • Dagon University, Myanmar
  • Pittsburgh University, USA
  • Headquarters of Army Training Command, Shimla, India
  • California State University, USA
  • University of Tokyo, Japan

Ques: How many departments does Calcutta University have?

Ans: Calcutta University has a total number of 8 departments, namely,

  • Agriculture
  • Arts 
  • Commerce, Social Welfare & Business Management
  • Education, Journalism & Library Science
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Fine Arts, Music and Home Science
  • Law
  • Science

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Ques: Which is better Calcutta University or Jadavpur University?

Ans: Jadavpur University & Calcutta University both are academically claimed institutions. As per the NIRF Ranking, 2022 Calcutta University is ranked at 15th place whereas Jadavpur University is holding its place at 12th rank. QS World University Rankings, 2022 has put Jadavpur at 651-700th & Calcutta University ranks at 801-1000 Rank.

Calcutta University Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesApplication DateAction
MA2,314 (1st Year Fees) -
M.Sc8,694 (1st Year Fees) -
B.Ed2,164 (Total Fees) -
L.L.M3,944 (1st Year Fees) -
M.Com2,314 (1st Year Fees) -
MBA98,000 (1st Year Fees) 18 Mar - 21 Jun 2024

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Master of Arts [MA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,314
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Master of Science [M.Sc] 
1st Yr Fees:₹8,694
3.0(35 Reviews)31 Courses2 Years Full Time

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Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,164
1 Courses2 Years Full Time
Master of Laws [L.L.M.] 
1st Yr Fees:₹3,944
1 Courses2 Years Full Time

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Master of Commerce [M.Com] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,314
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Calcutta University Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
JEMAT Result (Phase 1)
Upcoming
Jul 10, 2024
JEMAT Counselling (Phase 1)
Upcoming
Jul 10, 2024
WBJEE 2024 Result
Upcoming
Jul 12, 2024
GATE 2025 Notification
Tentative
Aug 05, 2024
MAT (CBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 25, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
MAT (CBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 14, 2024
MAT (CBT) ExamAug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 07, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 21, 2024
MAT (PBT) ExamAug 25, 2024

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Application Timeline (BE/B.Tech) [WBJEE]
Tentative
Dec 28, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
WB-JECA registration
Tentative
Jan 27, 2024 - Feb 08, 2024
Date of Advertisement [Ph.D - Mathematics]Mar 11, 2024

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EventsDates
GATE 2025 Notification
Tentative
Aug 05, 2024
GATE 2025 Registration Date
Tentative
Aug 31, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
GATE 2025 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 04, 2025

Important Events

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JEMAT Counselling (Phase 1)
Upcoming
Jul 10, 2024
JEMAT Result (Phase 1)
Upcoming
Jul 10, 2024
MAT (CBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 25, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
MAT (CBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 14, 2024
MAT (PBT) Registration Deadline
Ongoing
Jun 07, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024
MAT (CBT) ExamAug 18, 2024
MAT (PBT) Admit Card AvailabilityAug 21, 2024
MAT (PBT) ExamAug 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration Date
Tentative
Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Oct 25, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
Commencement of First Semester Classes (MBA - Financial Management)Jul 01, 2024
JEMAT Exam (Phase 1)Jun 29, 2024
Admission to be completed by (MBA - Financial Management)Jun 28, 2024

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EventsDates
WBJEE 2024 Result
Upcoming
Jul 12, 2024
WBJEE 2025 Registration Timeline
Tentative
Dec 28, 2024 - Feb 05, 2025
WBJEE 2025 Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 28, 2025
WBJEE 2025 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 28, 2025
WBJEE 2025 Result Date
Tentative
Jun 06, 2025

Expired Events

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Application Timeline (BE/B.Tech) [WBJEE]Dec 28, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024

Important Events

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WB-JECA results
Tentative
Sep 06, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
WB-JECA examJul 08, 2024
WB-JECA admit cardJun 28, 2024
WB-JECA registrationJan 27, 2024 - Feb 08, 2024

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Calcutta University, WBJEE Cutoff Array

Calcutta University, WBJEE Cutoff Array for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for WBJEE is 735 - 12876

Calcutta University Rankings 2024

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Calcutta University QS Ranking

#751-760out of 1400 in India 2025
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Calcutta University THE Ranking

#1001out of 1501 in International 2024
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Calcutta University The Week Ranking

#6out of 85 in India 2023
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Admission:

The selection is based on the board results. The college decides on a cut off marks and if you exceed that, you will be selected. Then it's the normal procedure like all the other places. Check the merit list, pay and take your seats.

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Olivia Paul
Olivia Paul B.Sc + M.Sc, Multi Media (Enrolled 2020) Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
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For admission into B.Sc. Economics there is no entrance exam. The admission is pirely based on the marks in 10+2. Also there is specific reservation across categories which are given in the university and the college's websites.

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Bipasha Sarkar B.Sc, General (Enrolled 2019) Reviewed on Jul 7, 2024
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The eligibility criteria is set out with the admission forms and the minimum percentage as well as the requirements are laid out for the benefit of the students.the exams basically depend on the university and the difficulty is on point 8 on a scale of 1 to 10.

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Jahnavi Singh BA {Hons.}, English (Enrolled 2023) Reviewed on Jul 7, 2024
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The application process was totally online. But the admission process was offline basis. The cut-off was set depends on the marks you get in the higher secondary exam with English and second language compulsory. The overall admission process was satisfactory. Reservation was there.

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Suvajit Biswas B.Sc, General (Enrolled 2011) Reviewed on Jul 6, 2024
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For BBA course, 10th marksheet and 12th marksheet is required to fill up the application form. To qualify the merit list , different standard is set each year .In 2022 it went up to 90% marks in Class 12th board examination. Sometime it also falls to 85%. Each semester is of 6 months but it may vary due to the exam and result dates which is announced by CU.

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Application is done completely online. Students who are interested in pursuing this course has to sit for an Entrance Exam(Calcutta University Law Entrance Test). Approximately 10,000 students sit for this exam every year. One's rank has to be above 120 to get into this college. Total no of seats in this college is 120 out of which 60 are reserved for categories other than General. The application fee for General is 500 and 250 or less for reserved category candidates. To apply for admission, one has to visit caluniv.ac.in Entrance exam is held once a year and current affairs, geography, analogy, English, mathematics, History, Political Science, Quantitave and Qualitative Aptitude shall be studied thoroughly.

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Diptiman Sen BA + L.L.B, (Enrolled 2023) Reviewed on Jul 6, 2024
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Students need to pass class 12 with 50% aggregate marks and get 60+ in Mathematics. The application form is issued on the college website of the Central Portal from this year onwards. Reservations are in place for SC, ST, OBCs and Christian minorities. Exams are held semester-wise around August and March every year. The admission process can be made better by increasing the number of allotted seats for general caste students

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Arindam De B.Sc {Hons.}, Economics (Enrolled 2022) Reviewed on Jul 4, 2024
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Basic online admission, one has to apply with marksheet of their 12th boards exam, and if the cutoff is matched, a sortlist is published. Interested students are then called up in campus for offline admission. College website for admission is bccrishra.ac.in.

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Samprit Bose BA {Hons.}, Geography (Enrolled 2021) Reviewed on Jul 4, 2024
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The addmission process is from the website of the college besc all the options are provided there you can fill the form from the website of your preference of the course by providing the details like your 12th and 10th marksheets and more

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Aditya Singh B.Com {Hons.}, Accounting And Finance (Enrolled 2024) Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
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Admission process are in merit basis normally there is cutoff 80% for general student and 70% for OBC SC ST If you will not come in merit basis then you have to give entrance exam for admission. They will out 5 to 6 lists

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Calcutta University: 1 Answered Question

Can I take journalism in M.A without any entrance exam in Calcutta University?

Prashant GuptaStudied at Indian Institute of Technology,Delhi (2016)

No, You cannot take M.A. in Journalism at Calcutta University without an Entrance Examination. Admission is through counseling based on the marks obtained in Calcutta University Entrance Exam.

The eligibility criteria for MA in Journalism at Calcutta University are as follows

  • Students have to qualify for Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized college or university.
  • 5% relaxation is given to those students belonging to the Reserved Category
  • Students from any stream can apply
  • No receptacle is accepted in any subject. Students should be fully qualified in every subject.
  • Some colleges or universities have different eligibility criteria as a common entrance test for admission.

To get admission to the course, students are required to clear entrance exams conducted by respective colleges and universities. Calcutta University too conducts its own entrance exam and unless you clear that, you cannot get admission to MA Journalism.

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Associate Professor
Dr. Nilanjan Deb
Department of Agronomy
Professor
Prof. Alak Kumar Mandal
Department of Plant Physiology
Professor
Dr. Sitanath Mazumdar
Department of Business Management
Professor
Dr. Jita Bhattacharyya
Department of Commerce
Professor
Prof. Mita Banerjee
Department of Education
Professor
Dr. Saumendranath Bera
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
Professor
Dr. Ratna Bandyopadhyay
Department of Library and Information Science
Professor
Prof. Sudip Kumar Das
Department of Chemical Engineering
Professor
Prof. Dipankar Chattopadhyay
Department of Polymer Science & Technology
Professor
Dr. Santa Dutta
Department of Home Science
Professor
Dr. S. S. Chatterji
Department of Law
Professor
Dr. Arup Ratan Bandyopadhyay
Department of Anthropology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Krishnadas Nandagopal
Department of Genetics
Professor
Dr. Sutapa Chaudhuri
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Professor
Dr. Tarun Kumar De
Department of Marine Science

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Kolkata - 700073
West Bengal, India
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V
vinit roy
Can I do ma in English after doing bba
S
Sweta Kumari

Yes, you can pursue an MA in English after completing a BBA at Calcutta University, Kolkata. Most universities, including Calcutta University, allow students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds to apply for a master's program in English, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

T
tabassum parveen
How to apply for Calcutta University
S
Sweta Kumari

Admissions at Calcutta University are done in two categories, i.e., Part ‘A’ for CU Candidates and Part ‘B’ for Non-CU candidates. The university offers admission to 80% of seats for CU candidates (Part ‘A’) and 20% for non-CU candidates. Calcutta University conducts an entrance test for admission to 20% of seats in PG courses for non-CU candidates (Part ‘B’). 

Admissions to UG courses such as BA, B.Sc, and B.Com are based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Calcutta University PG admissions including MA, M.Sc, M.Com, B.Ed, LLM are based on entrance examination (for Part ‘B’ candidates) or marks secured in the qualifying examination (for Part ‘A’ candidates) followed by a personal interview. Admission to BTech, MBA, MCA, and MTech programs are based on national-level test scores such as WBJEE/JEE Main, CAT/MAT/XMAT/JEMAT, WB-JECA, and GATE respectively.

The final selection of all Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ candidates is done through a counselling process conducted by the university. Seats are allotted based on scores obtained in the entrance examination or marks secured in the qualifying examination and interview (for respective programs). For the selection, 70% weightage will be given to entrance or qualifying exam scores and 30% to the interview conducted by the respective departments.

The admission process at Calcutta University is completely online. Candidates seeking admission to Calcutta University can register online on the official website

B
barsha shaw
b pharm course fee hostel fee
S
Sweta Kumari

University of Calcutta, Kolkata does not offer the BPharma course. Calcutta University (CU) offers UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, and Certificate courses in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Law, etc. The fee for the hostel at the University of Calcutta is not available online, you can visit the college for the detailed information about the course. 

M
moriom khatun
Calcutta University b.ed admission kab start hoga 2024 ?
A
Ashish Ramtari

The admission dates of Calcutta University B.Ed. are not yet announced. It is expected that the Calcutta University B.Ed. admissions will start in the first week of June 2024. 

S
sujatra mukherjee
BSC hons (BIO TECHNOLOGY/MICRO BIOLOGY) is AVAILABLE IN WHICH COLLEGE UNDER CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
A
Ashish Ramtari

Calcutta University does not offer B.Sc. Honors in either Biotechnology or Microbiology to the students. Mentioned below are the name of other colleges which offer these courses to the students:

  • JIS University
  • Sister Nivedita University
  • Adamas University
  • GNIPST
  • Amity University
  • Techno India University
  • Brain ware University
R
roshni gupta

What colleges are affiliated to Calcutta University??

A
Ashish Ramtari

More than 20 colleges have been affiliated with Calcutta University. Mentioned below are the name of some top colleges affiliated to Calcutta University:

  • Ashutosh College
  • Scottish Church College
  • Behune College
  • Shri Shikshayatan College
  • Bangabasi College
  • Goenka College of Commerce and Business 
  • Lady Brabourne College
  • Behala College
  • Vidyasagar College
S
soumonganguly
I want to higher study in Calcutta University B-TECH computer science
A
Ashish Ramtari

Calcutta University accepts the valid scores of WBJEE for admission to B.Tech. Computer Science. Depending on the previous year cutoffs, you need to secure at least 753 in WBJEE for securing admission to B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering. 

J
jyoti agarwal
I want an admision in phd in law
A
Ashish Ramtari

First, you have to fill in the prescribed application form available for download on the official website of Calcutta University (www.caluniv.ac.in). Then you have to appear for and pass the PhD Law Entrance Examination conducted by the university. The syllabus of entrance examination comprises of BALLB and LLB course. 

A
anand kumar mahto
Total fees in bed in central university of Vishwa Bharti.
A
Ashish Ramtari

The per year fee of Viswa Bharati B.Ed. is INR 9,610 (including Admission fee- INR 6,000, Tuition fee- INR 840, Registration fee- INR 1,000 and Other fee- INR 1,770) The second year fee of B.ed. is INR 2,460 (including Tuition fee- INR 840 and Other fee- INR 1,620). The first year fee of SC/ST candidate is INR 8,770 and second year fee is INR 1,620.

J
jacinta trisha gomes
the deadlines for the MA admission forms?
A
Ashish Ramtari

The Calcutta University MA Application forms are not yet released. The application forms are expected to be released in July 2024. The admission to the MA is done on the basis of marks secured in the entrance examination conducted by Calcutta University. 

D
dhanu kumar gond
Please tell me, your college eligibility criteria and fees structure for mca course
A
Ashish Ramtari

The eligibility criteria of Calcutta University MCA is to clear 10+2+3 examinations in any discipline but must have Mathematics subject at each level. The first year fee of MCA is INR 19,094 and the second and third year fees of the course are the same INR 18,994. The final admission to the course is based on WB MCA JECA. 

D
dr sayantika ray
Can I apply for MSC in Medical Physiology after BDS
A
Ashish Ramtari

No, candidates who have completed BDS can not apply for admission to Calcutta University Medical Physiology. Only B.Sc. Physiology candidates are considered eligible for applying to M.Sc. in Medical Physiology in Calcutta University.

K
koyena das
When is the entrance exam for masters in biotechnology in University of Calcutta
A
Ashish Ramtari

The M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Examinations schedule has not yet been announced. However, the entrance examination is expected to be conducted in Decemeber 2024. This is because, last year the entrance examination for M.Sc. Biotechnology were conducted on 16th and 17th October 2024.

S
shashank shekhar
is there any entrance exam for calcutta university?
A
Ashish Ramtari

There are different entrance examinations accepted for admission to various courses in Calcutta University. Mentioned below is the list of courses along with their entrance examinations:

  • B.Tech.- WBJEE or JEE Mains
  • MBA- CAT/ MAT/ XMAT/ JEMAT/ WB JECA
  • M.Tech.- GATE
  • B.Tech. Lateral Entry- JELET
  • BALLB- University Based Entrance Test
  • MCA- WBJECA
N
namdiwangliu newmai
Is Calcutta University admission open for pg?
A
Ashish Ramtari

The Calcutta University PG Admissions are not yet started. It is expected that they will start from the first week of September 2024. Besides this, the Calcutta University UG admissions are expected to start from the second week of July 2024. 

S
shwetha
Which is best MBA (FM) or MBA (HRD) at Calcutta University?
S
Sweta Kumari

The fee for the first year of an MBA in Human Resource Development is INR 70,000, and for 2nd year is INR 60,000. The fee for the MBA in Financial Management for the first year is INR 98,000, and for the second year is INR 88,000. Both the specializations are good at Calcutta University with good placement rates. You can choose as per your interest.

Z
zareen anwar
m.com students can apply here for b.ed course?
T
trikut narayan bir
How can I get admission in Calcutta University
A
Ashish Ramtari

The admissoin process of one course vary from another course in Calcutta University. Click here to get course wise fee details of Calcutta University. 

D
dishari das
OTHER BED COLLEGES IN KOLKATA
R
rudraprasad mandal
msc application starting state
A
Ashish Ramtari

Keep checking the official website of University of Calcutta for getting the regular updates about admission.

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