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University of Calcutta

University of Calcutta is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1857. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.

  • Main entrance Merit or the university's entrance
  • Type Government
  • Location Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Established 1857
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Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1857
Main entrance
Merit or the university's entrance
AISHE code
U-0570
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 state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
State Public University
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. 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
caluniv.ac.in

Questions about University of Calcutta

How do I get admission to University of Calcutta?

Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.

Does University of Calcutta have an entrance exam?

University of Calcutta admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.

Is University of Calcutta a government or private institution?

University of Calcutta is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is University of Calcutta?

University of Calcutta is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

When was University of Calcutta established?

University of Calcutta was established in 1857.

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