Calcutta University has been placed 18th in the 'University' category and 26th in the 'Overall' category according to the NIRF Ranking 2024. Additionally, the University of Calcutta is ranked between 751-760 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It also holds the 4th position in the State Public University category as per NIRF 2024.
Established in 1857, the University of Calcutta, commonly referred to as Calcutta University, is one of the earliest multidisciplinary and Western-style institutions in Asia. It is a public state university accredited with a Grade ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University of Kolkata offers more than 150 courses at both UG and PG levels across various fields including Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Technology, and more. Kolkata University also provides PhD, certificate, and diploma programs.
In addition, CU University offers Merit-based, Need-Based, and other scholarships for eligible students. CU Kolkata boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure with numerous facilities. The University of Calcutta has partnered with various companies and organizations. Calcutta University spans approximately 2.7 acres of land. The University of Kolkata features BTech and BSc as its flagship courses. The key highlights of Calcutta University are summarized in the table below:
Particulars | University of Calcutta Highlights 2025 |
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Establishment year | Ownership type | 1857 | Public/Government University |
Also known as | Calcutta University |
Location | Kolkata (West Bengal) |
Campus size | 2.7 acre of land |
Top accreditations | A Grade by NAAC |
Rankings (2024) | - 18th under the University category by the NIRF - 26th under the Overall category by the NIRF - 36th under the Research Institutions category by NIRF |
Flagship courses | BTech and MBA |
Official website | https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ |