Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1876. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

  • Main entrance University's own test
  • Type Government
  • Location Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Established 1876

Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1876
Main entrance
University's own test
AISHE code
U-1049
Courses offered
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
Eligibility
Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
Approval to check
A deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act (check UGC's list; off-campus centres need UGC approval); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Deemed University
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
iacs.res.in

Entrance exams Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

How do I get admission to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science?

Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Which entrance exams does Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science accept?

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science uses JEE Main, CAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Is Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science a government or private institution?

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science?

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

When was Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science established?

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science was established in 1876.

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