Updated for 2026 Admissions
Best Universities in West Bengal (2026)
Compare 17 universities in West Bengal — from Presidency University (Estd. 1817) to institutes across Kolkata, Kalyani, Burdwan. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.
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Best Universities in West Bengal: Full List
Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.
Presidency University
Kolkata · Estd. 1817 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
University of Calcutta
Kolkata · Estd. 1857 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Jadavpur University
Kolkata · Estd. 1955 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Burdwan University
Burdwan · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Autonomous
Kalyani University
Kalyani · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
University of Kalyani
Kalyani · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
North Bengal University
Siliguri · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Rabindra Bharati University
Kolkata · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Vidyasagar University
Midnapore · Estd. 1981 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Netaji Subhas Open University
Kolkata · Estd. 1997 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Kolkata · Estd. 2000 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Durgapur University
Durgapur · Estd. 2001 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata · Estd. 2001 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
West Bengal State University
Barasat · Estd. 2008 · Affiliated to Autonomous
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Howrah · Estd. 2010 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Bankura University
Bankura · Estd. 2013 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Kazi Nazrul University
Asansol · Estd. 2013 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Entrance Exams for Universities Admission
UG & PG programmes admissions in West Bengal typically consider these exams — check dates and application windows:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in West Bengal?
AGS counsellors currently track 17 universities in West Bengal, with the largest share in Kolkata (7 colleges).
Which are the best universities in West Bengal?
Long-established options include Presidency University, University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.
Which entrance exams are required for universities admission in West Bengal?
UG & PG programmes admissions typically consider CUET PG. AGS helps you plan college applications around your scores and counselling rounds.
How can AGS help me get admission in West Bengal?
Admission Guidance Services (a unit of Amaze Career Guidance) provides free counselling: college shortlisting, application and document support, spot admission drives, education-loan assistance and placement guidance. Call +91-70312-66309 or send an enquiry from any page.
When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?
Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.