About Calcutta University
University of Calcutta, established in the year 1857, is one of India's oldest universities. Calcutta University is a government state university recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. The University of Calcutta offers around 60 courses at certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Calcutta University courses are offered in various streams such as Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Medicine & Allied Sciences, Law, Engineering & Architecture, and Computer Application & IT. For admission to Calcutta University , the candidates should meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified for their preferred course. Selected students must pay Calcutta University fees . The university offers various placement opportunities for its students in reputed companies. Calcutta University conducts placement drives on its campus to meet the placement needs of the students. Calcutta University offers various facilities, which include sports facilities, medical facilities, and hostel facilities. University of Calcutta also offers various scholarships for students who require financial support, and provides placement opportunities for its students in reputed companies of various sectors. Quick links Best Government Universities in Kolkata Best Science Universities in Kolkata Best Ph.D Universities in Kolkata Top Commerce Colleges in Kolkata National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks institutes on the basis of various parameters like teaching, learning, infrastructure and learning. Calcutta University has been ranked in various categories during the NIRF ranking 2025. The Calcutta University has also been ranked by the QS World Ranking 2026. Calcutta University has been ranked in the band of #771-780 in the QS World University Ranking 2026, while the ranking in the year 2025 was #751-760. Calcutta University has secured the 39th position under the university category as per the NIRF 2025 ranking. In state Public Universities, Calcutta University ranked 15th, while in the research category, it ranked 48th. The University of Calcutta ranked 47th overall by the NIRF ranking 2025. State Public University 15 University 39 Overall 47 Research 48 State Public University University Overall Research Also, check the Calcutta University colleges list for their courses and admission process. Students must meet the University of Calcutta cut off for admission to BTech programmes. 2 rounds of WBJEE cutoff have been released. Check the details of the WBJEE Cutoff of CU in round 1 for general category students. Electrical Engineering 1074 1223 Electronics & Communication Engineering 587 1398 Instrumentation Engineering 1767 1833 Computer Science & Engineering 477 545 Information Technology 890 1145 Jute & Fibre Technology 3533 4726 Optics & Optoelectronics 2652 2831 Polymer Science & Technology 2777 3482 Chemical Engineering 1836 2235 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (Ceramic Engineering, Oil Technology, Petrochem & petro refinery Engg, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Technology) 2076 2655 The median package offered for 3-year UG graduates stood at Rs. 9 LPA in 2024, whereas the package offered to PG graduates was Rs. 8 LPA to Rs. 11 LPA during Calcutta University placements . The table below shows the Calcutta University Placements 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. University of Calcutta is located at Senate House, 87 /1 College Street, Kolkata -700073, West Bengal Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you.
Courses Offered
by Calcutta University
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology {Hons.}
Bachelor of Laws
Master of Laws
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Master of Philosophy
Master of Commerce
Master of Science
Ph.D
Diploma
Streams & Courses
offered by Calcutta University
Engineering
2 coursesLaw
2 coursesArts
5 coursesCommerce
1 courseScience
1 courseDiploma
1 coursePh.D
1 courseUniversity Gallery
Calcutta University Highlights
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | Institute Type | 1857 |
| Approved By | AICTE |
| NIRF Rank | 47 (overall) |
| Entrance Exam | JEE Main , GATE , CMAT + 8 more CAT , WBJEE , XAT , ATMA , MAT , CULET , WB PGET , JEMAT |
Calcutta University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Class 10+2 in PCM with 50% aggregate | JEE Main and Personal Interview |
| Bachelor of Laws | Graduate with 50% marks | Entrance via CUCET or CLAT, followed by seat allotment |
| Master of Laws | LL.B graduate with 50% marks | Via CUCET PG or law entrance test, followed by merit ranking |
| Bachelor of Arts | 10+2 with 45-50% marks | Via CUCET for merit-based admission |
| Master of Arts | Bachelor degree with 50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, followed by merit-based admission |
| Master of Philosophy | Postgraduation | Entrance Test + Interview |
| Master of Commerce | B.Com/BBA | Merit / Interview |
| Master of Science | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 35-50% marks | Through CUCET PG or CUET-PG, and merit-based shortlisting |
| Diploma | 10+2 pass (stream-specific) | Based on CUCET + merit marks |
| Ph.D | Masters degree with 55% marks or NET/GATE/JRF qualified | Based on CU Ph.D Entrance Test / NET / GPAT / UGC-CSIR + interview |
| Bachelor of Technology {Hons.} | 10+2 with PCM,50% (45% SC/ST) + valid JEE Main or CUET score | Admission based on JEE Main/CUET/Class 12 merit, followed by university counseling and interview |
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