Calcutta University

Calcutta University (commonly referred to as CU Kolkata and Kolkata University) is a public/state university that was founded in 1854 based on the recommendations of the Court of Directors of the East India Company. CU Kolkata is accredited with an NAAC ‘A’ grade and currently provides a wide range of UG, PG, and doctoral level courses through its 160 affiliated colleges and centers. Below are the key highlights of the University of Calcutta:

• Popular Programmes: The university offers a variety of programmes in fields such as Engineering, Management, Humanities, Commerce, and Law. Some of the popular UG courses at CU Kolkata include BTech in 14 specialisations, BA LLB (Hons), BCom, BA, BBA, and BSc (Hons). At the PG level, the University of Kolkata provides MBA in three specialisations, MCom, LLM, MSc, MA, along with several other courses.
• Placements: Although the Calcutta University placement data for 2026 has not yet been released, the university experienced an outstanding placement season in 2025. According to the NIRF report 2025, the median package for Calcutta University ranged from INR 7 Lakh (for UG 3-Year courses) to INR 11.89 Lakh (for UG 4-Year courses). A total of 2796 students enrolled in two-year PG courses were placed during the season. Check: Calcutta University placements
• Rankings: Calcutta University has been ranked by both the NIRF 2025 and QS World Universities Ranking 2026. According to the NIRF report 2025, Calcutta University was ranked 47th overall and 39th in the University category. The QS World Universities Ranking placed Kolkata University as the 2nd best public university in West Bengal and 8th among all public universities. Check: Calcutta University ranking
• Entrance Exams: The university accepts scores from various entrance examinations for admissions. It accepts WBJEE scores for BTech, CULET UG for BA LLB, and CAT/MAT/XMAT/JEMAT for MBA, as well as CULET PG for LLM and WBJECA for MCA.
• Admission: Admission to various courses at CU Kolkata is determined by the entrance test scores obtained by candidates. UG admissions are based on WBJEE (BTech) and CULET UG (BA LLB), while PG admissions rely on CAT, MAT, XMAT, JEMAT, CULET PG, and WBJECA scores. For MBA admission, candidates must also participate in the GDPI process.
• Cutoff: Calcutta University cutoffs are determined by entrance examination scores. The BTech cutoffs for CU Kolkata, according to the round 3 closing rank for the General AI category, ranged from 421 (BTech Computer Science and Engineering) to 2403 (BTech Jute and Fibre Technology).
• Fees: Kolkata University fees vary depending on the course selected by students. The MBA fee at Calcutta University ranges from INR 2.46 Lakh to INR 8.3 Lakh. Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration offers the most affordable MBA, while the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management has the highest fee for its MBA program. Additionally, the total fee for the Calcutta University BA LLB (Hons) course is INR 87,150. Check: Calcutta University fees
• Scholarships: The university provides numerous scholarships for UG, PG, MPhil, and PhD students. Kolkata University scholarships are available in the form of endowments, fellowships, medals, and academic prizes.
• Campus Area: The main campus of CU Kolkata covers approximately 2.7 acres, while the satellite campus spans 16 acres. The university has also proposed a Technology campus, which will occupy an area of 4.2 acres.
• Alumni: Notable alumni of the University of Calcutta include Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Swami Vivekananda, Kamini Roy, Rajendra Prasad, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Amartya Sen.
• Tie Ups: The University of Kolkata has established Memorandums of Understanding with prominent universities such as the University of Leeds, University College London, Pittsburgh University, Oxford University, and Boston University.

Note: The placement data mentioned above has been sourced from the official website of Kolkata University. The placement data for 2026 has not yet been released and will be updated here once available from the university.

*The NIRF ranking stated above is based on 2025 data; the latest 2026 ranking for NIT Patna will be updated here once released by the authorities.

**The fees mentioned above are sourced from official channels and are subject to change.

Calcutta University provides a variety of academic programs for students seeking admission. Candidates can sign up on the official website for either UG or PG programs according to their eligibility. The programs offered by Calcutta University include B.A., B.A. LL.B., B.E. / B.Tech, among others. Additionally, numerous courses are available across different specializations. Refer to the table below for further details on the courses: