City College
City College is a government-aided institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1881. UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Key facts
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government-aided: Arts, Science & Commerce (general)
- Established
- 1881
- Main entrance
- WBCAP
- AISHE code
- C-11934
- Affiliating university
- UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
- Courses offered
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com; MA, M.Sc, M.Com at postgraduate colleges
- Eligibility
- UG: Class 12 (subject requirements for B.Sc and B.Com). PG: a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
- Approval to check
- Affiliation to the university (UGC); NAAC grade is a useful quality check; affiliated to UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- The subjects and seats offered, NAAC grade, the affiliating university, and fees.
- Official website
- citycollegekolkata.org
Entrance exams City College accepts
Questions about City College
How do I get admission to City College?
UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Which entrance exams does City College accept?
City College uses CUET-UG and CUET-PG, depending on the programme. UG on Class 12 merit through WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal); PG on merit or the university's entrance. Some universities use CUET-UG/PG.
Is City College a government or private institution?
City College is a government-aided institution (Arts, Science & Commerce (general)).
Where is City College?
City College is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
When was City College established?
City College was established in 1881.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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