Calcutta University

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In recent years, the University of Calcutta, which is situated in West Bengal, has been routinely recognised as one of India's top universities by numerous publications. The institution is well-known for its undergraduate and graduate programmes in the fields of science, management, the arts, and technology, such as the BTech, MBA, MA, and M.Sc., among other things. &#8211: For those who like to study in groups, the institution also offers courses in a variety of other areas including research and diplomas. For the majority of programmes, acceptance is based on a combination of an applicant's performance on the entrance test and their final qualifying examination merit.

The admissions process at Calcutta University has begun for the MA and PhD in Law, PhD in Geography, and the MBA-PS programmes. Learn more.

 

Students at Calcutta University will benefit from the university's illustrious past and its recent signing of Memorandums of Understanding with a number of other institutions in India and internationally. As a result, students are eligible for incentives such as Endowment Traveling Awards and other awards.

 

 

Courses and Fees at the University of Calcutta

 

 

Program

Program Details

Selection Basis

BTech
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Specializations: Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Polymer Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Oil Technology, Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering, Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology, Jute and Fibre Technology
  • Fees: INR 30,800
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM as subjects

WBJEE

BA.LLB
  • Duration: 5 Years
  • Fees: INR 8,820
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized institute

Entrance Test conducted by the university

LLM
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 7,700
  • Eligibility: BA.LLB/ LLB from a recognized institute

M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Chemistry, Zoology, Computer and Information Science, Environmental Science, Applied Mathematics, Botany, Electronic Science, Atmospheric Science, Pure Mathematics, Anthropology, Applied Geology, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Geography, Biochemistry, Sports Biochemistry, Applied Psychology, Statistics, Marine Science, Sports Nutrition, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Physics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Human Rights, Food & Nutrition, Human Development
  • Fees: INR 4,478
  • Eligibility:

Merit based/ Written Test

MA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Ancient Indian History & Culture, Arabic & Persian, Archaeology, Bengali Language and Literature, Buddhist Studies, Comparative Indian Language and Literature, Economics, English Language and Literature, French, Hindi, History, Islamic History and Culture, Russian, Linguistics, Museology, Pali, Human Rights, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, South and South East Asian Studies, Psychology, Urdu, Education, Journalism & Mass Communication, Human Development, Applied Psychology, Geography
  • Fees: INR 4,478
  • Eligibility: Graduation in relevant discipline

MCom
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 4,478
  • Eligibility: B.Com or graduation from a recognized institute

Merit based

MCA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 57,000
  • Admission: B.Sc Hons in any field with Mathematics as a must

WB JECA

MBA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Financial Management, General, Human Resource Development
  • Fees: INR 1.86 Lakhs
  • Eligibility:

CAT/ MAT/ JEMAT followed by GD and PI

MTech (Full Time)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Optics and optoelectronics, biomedical instrumentation, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, polymer science and technology, chemical engineering, radio physics and electronics, VLSI Design, ceramic engineering are some of the specialisations available. Oil Technology, Pharmaceuticals Technology, Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering, Textile Technology
  • Fees: INR 74,000
  • Eligibility: BE/BTech in respective discipline

GATE

PhD
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% aggregate marks

Research Entrance Test followed by Interview

 

 

Calcutta Scholarships

 

CU also awards merit-based and need-based scholarships to outstanding students. Listed below are various scholarships:

  • Guruprasanna Ghosh Prize
  • Radhika Mohan Scholarship
  • Sibley Award
  • Bangabala Mookherjee Scholarship
  • Lalchand Mookherjee Travel Grant

 

 

Calcutta Placements  

 

Particulars

Placements Statistics (2019-20)

Number of students graduating

7490

Number of students placed

5340

Placement Percentage

71.30% (approx.)

% of pupils who choose higher education

2150

Median Salary

INR 9.80 LPA

Top recruiters

HSBC, Genpact, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, EY

 

Eligibility Criteria for Calcutta University's B.Tech Program

 

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech. (Regular) programme must have completed their high school diplomas with a minimum of 60 percent in each of the following subjects: physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

 

A bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, or computer science is required for admission to B.Tech (Lateral Entry), Computer Science & Engineering, which requires candidates to have passed B.Sc. (H) in Physics with Mathematics as a general subject, or a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or computer science (C.U. current year) with physics, mathematics, or computer science as a general subject, or a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or computer science.

Bachelor's degree in physics is required for admission to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) electrical engineering and instrumentation engineering.

An undergraduate degree in chemistry, mathematics, or physics with honours is required for consideration for admission to the B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Chemical Engineering programme.

As a condition of admission to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc. (Hons.)) in the relevant subject, applicants must have completed a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in the relevant field.

 

 

Calcutta University Seating Chart 2022

 

 

Course

Seats

M.A./M.Com

257

BA LLB

120

M.ED

50

M.COM (CU CANDIDATES )

251

M.Com (40% SEATS FOR C.U, NON-C.U candidates)

 

168

 

Calcutta University B.Tech Recruitment

 

Candidates for B.Tech (Regular) courses must have taken WBJEE (West Bengal Board of Joint Entrance Examination).  scores will be used to make final selections.

Admission to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) is based on JELET score. Candidates for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering must participate in University Level Entrance Test.

 

 

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