University of Calcutta, Kolkata

University of Calcutta, Kolkata at a Glance

The University of Calcutta, established in 1857, is one of the oldest and most storied universities in Asia, and a founding pillar of modern higher education in India. It offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its many constituent and affiliated colleges spread across Kolkata, with a legacy of Nobel laureates and eminent scholars among its alumni.

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Contact: +91-3322411975
Email: info@caluniv.ac.in
Website: https://www.caluniv.ac.in/

Accreditation

Institute of National Importance / Government Institution

NAAC Accredited

UGC Recognized

Entrance Exams

CUET

Facilities

Library
Hostels
Research Labs
Sports Facilities
Canteen
Student Clubs

Notice Board

Admissions to UG and PG courses across constituent colleges follow the West Bengal centralised admission portal timeline.

Courses & Programs

B.AUndergraduate
B.ScUndergraduate
B.ComUndergraduate
M.APostgraduate
M.ScPostgraduate
Ph.D.Postgraduate

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with relevant subjects and meet the merit-based cutoff of the chosen college.

Postgraduate: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field and meet the postgraduate admission criteria.

For the latest course list and seat availability, talk to our counsellors.

Admission Process

Check Eligibility
Confirm you meet the course's academic and entrance-exam requirements.
Apply
Submit the application through the institution's official admission portal.
Entrance / Merit Screening
Appear for the relevant entrance exam or await merit-list shortlisting.
Document Verification
Submit academic records, ID proof and category/income certificates as applicable.
Fee Payment & Enrollment
Pay the admission fee and complete enrollment formalities.

Important Dates

Admission dates vary by course and intake year. Contact AGS or the institution's official website for the current schedule.

Documents Usually Required

Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
Government-issued photo ID
Passport-size photographs
Entrance exam scorecard (if applicable)
Category / income certificate (if applicable)

Information subject to change. Please verify details with the institution's official website before making a decision.

Fee Structure

Undergraduate Tuition

₹0.2–1 Lakh/yr (approx, subsidized government fees)

Postgraduate Tuition

₹0.2–1 Lakh/yr (approx)

Hostel Fee

Contact institution to verify

Other Charges

Contact institution to verify (exam, library, lab fees etc.)

Information subject to change. Please verify details with the institution's official website before making a decision.

Placements

Verified placement data isn't published for this college yet. Our counsellors can share placement trends for similar colleges in this stream.

Campus Life

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