University of Calcutta

College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

📍 College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal

Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Medicine, ManagementGovernmentNAAC A+Est. 1857UGC, NAAC

University of Calcutta is one of the oldest universities in Asia, known for producing Nobel laureates and distinguished scholars.

Key Statistics

NIRF Ranking

55%

Placement Rate

₹4.50 LPA

Avg Package

₹15.00 LPA

Highest Package

150,000

Students

2,000

Faculty

Course	Level	Duration	Annual Fee	Entrance	Seats
BA English	UG	3 years	₹5.0K	CUET	2000
B.Com	UG	3 years	₹5.0K	CUET	2000
B.Sc Physics	UG	3 years	₹6.0K	CUET	1000
MA Economics	PG	2 years	₹8.0K	CUET	200
B.Ed	UG	2 years	₹10.0K	—	—

6-year placement history for University of Calcutta

📈 49% package growth (2019→2024)

LibraryResearch CentresHostelCafeteriaHeritage Campus

TypeGovernment

OwnershipState Government

Approved ByUGC, NAAC

Established1857

HostelAvailable

ScholarshipsAvailable

Tuition Fee₹5.0K

Hostel Fee₹12.0K

Mess/Food Fee₹25.0K

Total/Year (approx)₹42.0K

Government scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships. State-specific merit scholarships.

Admission StatusOpen

6-year placement history for University of Calcutta

📈 49% package growth (2019→2024)