Topic We Cover: JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
1. Overview
2. Calcutta University Highlights
3. Departments
4. Calcutta University Admission 2020
- Calcutta University B.Tech & M.Tech Admission 2020
- Calcutta University UG Admission 2020
- Calcutta University B.Ed & M.Ed Admission 2020
- Calcutta University PG Admission 2020
- Calcutta University MBA Admission 2020
- Calcutta University M.Phil. & Ph.D. Admission 2020
5. Calcutta University Reservation 2020
6. AFFILIATED COLLEGES UNDER THE UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
7. Placements
Calcutta University
Established in 1857 by the act of Legislative Council of British India, the University of Calcutta is amongst the Premier Universities in India. The university has been ranked 5th by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2019. Notably, the University of Calcutta has been awarded the 1st position among the state universities in QS BRICS & QS India University Rankings 2019.
Some of the notable alumni of the Prestigious University include Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Meghnad Saha, Satyendranath Bose, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Shyamaprasad Mukherjee. The distinguished professors of the university include Rabindranath Tagore, Jagadish Chandra Bose, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Henry Stephen and Chandrasekhar Venkata Raman.
The University of Calcutta offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, Diploma and certificate programmes in various faculties of studies including Arts, Agriculture, Science, Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Management, Law, Journalism, Fine Arts, Education and Library Science.
In South Asia, it is the first institution to be entrenched as a multidisciplinary and western-style university. Initially, the Calcutta University start it’s functioning on the pattern of the University of London but eventually introduced its own modifications. The University still commands one of the top positions in the country providing Quality Education in UG, PG and Research Courses.
Presently, the University is deliberated Asia’s largest University on the basis on the strength of the students. In 2001 and in 2010, the University was awarded 5 stars by NAAC, NAAC ranked the university as 'A’ grade in 2008, UGC declared Calcutta University as "University with Potential for Excellence".
There are 164 Colleges Affiliated to Calcutta University, which run Graduation Degree Programs in various streams. Out of these 164 colleges, 19 are self-financed institutes. These colleges are situated across the city of Kolkata, Howrah, and South 24 Parganas. At present, the university has over 18,000 students enrolled at both graduate and post-graduate level through the various departments and affiliated colleges.
Calcutta University Highlights
Establishment Year |
1857 |
University Type |
State University |
Approved By |
UGC NAAC ‘A’ Grade Accredited |
Campus Area |
2.9 Acres |
Total Students |
18,000 |
University Campuses |
14 |
No. of Faculties |
8 |
No. of Centers |
21 |
Library |
10,00,000 Books |
Accommodation |
Yes (Both Girls & Boys) |
How to Reach |
6 Km away from Kolkata Railway Station 15 Km away from Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport |
Departments
- Department of Botany
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Biochemistry
- Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics
- Department of Applied Mathematics
- Department of Physiology
- Department of Physics
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology
- Department of Applied Physics
- Department of Economics
- Department of Geography
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Department of Geology
- Department of Electronic Science
- Department of Pure Mathematics
- Department of Marine Science
- Department of Chemical Technology
- Department of Applied Optics and Photonics
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Anthropology
- The Department of Microbiology
- Department of Library & Information Science
- Dr. B.C. Guha Centre for Genetic Engg. and the Dept. of Biotechnology
- Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Commerce
- Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Department of Home Science
- Department of Business Management
- Department of Physiology
- Department of Atmospheric Sciences
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
- Department of Applied Psychology
- Department of Education
- Department of English Language and Literature
- M.Sc. course on Genetics
- Department of History
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Museology
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- S N Pradhan Centre for Neurosciences
- Centre for Urban Economic Studies
- Institute of Agricultural Science
- Centre for Horticultural Studies
- Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Dept. Of Advanced Study in Cell and Chromosome Research
- Department of Law
- Department of Plant Physiology
- Institute of Foreign Policy Studies
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Faculty Council for Post-Graduate studies in Agriculture
- Faculty Council for PG studies in Education, Journalism & Library Sc.
- Faculty Council for Post-Graduate studies in Science
- Asutosh College
- Bose Institute (MSc-PhD Programme)
- Dept. for Testing and Training for Providing Technical Back up to the persons who gain for Agricultural and Horticultural Development
- Faculty Council for Post-Graduate studies in Arts
- Faculty Council for PG studies in Commerce, Social Welfare & Buss. Mgmt.
- Faculty Council for PG studies in Engg.& Tech.
- Faculty Council for PG studies in Fine Arts, Music and Home Sc.
- Faculty Council for Post-Graduate studies in Law
Calcutta University Admission 2020: Entrance Exam, Last Date, Application Form
There are various UG, PG, Research and Diploma level Programs offered by Calcutta University in different specializations. Application form can be filled online or offline on payment of the application fee through SBI Collect or Challan. Calcutta University offers admission in these courses under two categories, i.e. Category ‘A’ refers to CU Candidates and Category ‘B’ refers to Non-CU candidates. The admission under categories ‘A’ and ‘B’ is granted over 60% and 40% seats respectively.
- Those students who have passed their Graduation from the Autonomous colleges of CU will be studied under Category ‘A’ for all the current year admission.
- Non-CU candidates and those who have completed their Graduation from CU in the preceding year will be treated in Category ‘B’.
- B.Tech admission is based on the score in WBJEE conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) followed by counselling.
- The university conducts its own entrance exam followed by an interview at its College Street Campus and Alipore campus to offer admission in M.Tech, M.Ed., LL.M, M.Sc and M.Sc (Ag.) programs.
- A valid GATE score is required for some selected specialization in M.Tech. Apart from GATE Score, a good GPAT score will be considered, for M.Tech in Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Tech.
- At PG level, MA, M.Com and M.Li.Sc admission will be granted on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination. CAT or MAT qualified candidates are eligible to apply for MBA course.
- At UG level, the admission to BA, B.Sc & B.Com programs is based on marks in the qualifying degree while admission to B.Li.Sc, Integrated B.Li.Sc and BA-LL.B programs is based on Admission Test conducted by the university.
- M.Phil & Ph.D. admission is based on the score in Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by an Interview. CSIR/ UGC NET-JRF qualified candidates will be exempted from RET.
Calcutta University B.Tech & M.Tech Admission 2020
Calcutta University offers admission in B.Tech. and M.Tech. Program in various specializations. These courses are offered in Integrated, Part-Time and Lateral Entry modes. WBJEE qualified candidates are eligible to apply for B.Tech while for M.Tech program, a valid score in University Level Entrance is mandatory for Non-CU candidates. CU candidates are free to choose between entrance and merit-based admission.
M.Tech Entrance Test will consist total 50 questions of 100 marks for the duration of One hour 30 minutes. Students must note that for some specializations, a valid GATE score is mandatory.
In case of M.Tech program, CU candidates are directly eligible for admission while Non-CU candidates have to appear in the Admission Test. Students must note that in case of M.Tech in Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology, a good GPAT score will be considered in place of GATE.
Applicants can apply online as well as offline. Candidates can easily download the application forms from the official website of the university. The application fee of B.Tech program is INR 500 + Bank service charges.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
B.Tech (Lateral Entry) |
Computer Science |
B.Sc. Hons. in Physics with Mathematics or B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science / Mathematics with Physics / Statistics / Computer Science as one of the main subjects. OR B.Sc. Hons. in Statistics with Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science as one of the General subjects. A minimum of 55% marks are required in B.Sc (Hons.) |
CU and Non-CU candidates have to appear in University Level Entrance Test |
Electrical Engineering |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics |
On the basis of marks secured in B.Sc |
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Instrumentation Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
B.Sc (Hons.) with Chemistry and Mathematics and Physics as the main subjects |
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Electronics & Communication |
B.Sc (Hons.) in the relevant discipline |
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Radio Physics & Communication |
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Information Technology |
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Jute and Fibre Technology |
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B.Tech (Regular) |
Polymer Science |
A pass in 10+2 with at least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics each |
On the basis of score in WBJEE |
Chemical Engineering |
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Jute and Fibre Technology |
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Electronics & Communication |
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Radio Physics & Communication |
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Information Technology |
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Ceramic Engineering |
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Oil Technology |
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Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering |
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Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology |
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M.Tech. |
Optics & Optoelectronics |
B.E/ B.Tech in Optics, ECE, IE or equivalent. OR M.Sc in Physics/ Electronics |
All Non-CU candidates have to qualify in the university entrance test followed by an interview although for few selected specializations, a valid GATE score is mandatory. This admission will fall under Part ‘B’ category. CU candidates can apply directly for admission without appearing in the university entrance test and this will be considered under Part ‘A’. If the candidates want to appear in the entrance then they will be treated under both Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ categories. CU candidates must note that for few selected specializations, a valid GATE score will be required. |
Biomedical & Instrumentation |
B.Tech in BMI, ECE, IE, OO or equivalent. OR MBBS Degree |
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Computer Science & Engineering |
B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Science & Technology. OR MCA (with B.Sc. Hons. in Maths /Physics / Statistics / CS / Electronics Sc.) from CU only. OR M.Sc. in Computer & Info. Sc. (with B.Sc. Hons. in CS from University of Calcutta). OR B.Tech. in IT from CU only Non-C.U candidates must have at least 60% marks both at qualifying examination and 10+2 level. |
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Computer & Information Science |
At least 55% marks in B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science or its equivalent |
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Electrical Engineering |
B.E/ B.Tech in EE |
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Instrumentation & Control |
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Polymer Science |
B.Tech. in Chemical Engg./ Polymer Science/ Chemical Tech. or equivalent. OR M.Sc. in Chemistry |
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Chemical Engineering |
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
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Radio Physics & Communication |
B.Tech in Radio Physics & Electronics/ Information Technology of C.U OR B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics & Communication /Telecommunication from any recognized university. OR M.Sc. degree in Electronics Science/ Physics with valid GATE score. OR B.Sc. with Hons. in Physics & Mathematics as a general subject with valid GATE score for both C.U. & Non-C.U Non-CU applicants should have secured at least 60% marks in B.Tech level with a valid score in GATE (ECE) |
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VLSI Design (Self-Financing Design) |
B.Tech. degree in Radio Physics & Electronics/ Computer Science or Information Technology of C.U. OR B.Tech / BE degree in EC / Telecommunication from a recognized University. OR M.Sc. degree in Electronics Science with valid GATE score in EC/CS for both C.U. & Non-C.U. OR Non-CU applicants should have secured at least 60% marks in B.Tech |
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Ceramic Engineering |
B.E/ B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline |
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Oil Technology |
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Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering |
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Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology |
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Textile Technology |
B. Tech in Textile Tech./Jute & Fibre Tech. or equivalent like B Des. with specialization in Textile Design and M.Sc. in Textiles and Clothing etc |
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M.Tech+ Integrated Ph.D. |
Astronomical Instrumentation |
B.Tech in OO, ECE, IE or equivalent or M.Sc in Physics/ Electronics |
On the basis of Entrance Test conducted by IIIA, Bangalore followed by an Interview |
M.Tech (Part-Time) |
Electrical Engineering |
BE/ B.Tech in EE |
All Non-CU candidates have to qualify in the university entrance test followed by an interview although for few selected specializations, a valid GATE score is mandatory. This admission will fall under Part ‘B’ category. CU candidates can apply directly for admission without appearing in the university entrance test and this will be considered under Part ‘A’. If the candidates want to appear in the entrance then they will be treated under both Part ‘A’ and ‘B’ categories. CU candidates must note that for few selected specializations, a valid GATE score will be required. |
Instrumentation & Control |
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VLSI Design |
B.Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics/ Computer Science or Information Technology of C.U. OR B.Tech / BE in EC / Telecommunication from a recognized university. OR M.Sc. degree Electronics Science. OR For Non-C.U, the candidates with at least 60% marks or its equivalent grade in last qualifying examination are eligible |
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Calcutta University UG Admission 2020: BA, B.Sc, B.Com & B.Li.Sc
Calcutta University offers various programs at UG level such as B.Ed., B.Lib.Sc, B.Sc, BA, B.Com and BA-LL.B. The candidates willing to take admission in any of these courses can apply online on the official website of the university. The admission to BA-LL.B, B.Li.Sc and Integrated B.Li.Sc is based on the score in Admission Test. BA, B.Sc & B.Com admission is completely merit-Based.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
B.Com |
- |
Pass in 10+2 with English as the main subject |
On the basis of marks in the qualifying examination |
B.Lib.Sc. |
- |
Graduation from a recognized university |
Admission Test |
5 Year Integrated course of (B.Li.Sc.+ M.Li.Sc) |
- |
Academic Merit followed by Admission Test |
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BA+ B.Li.Sc |
- |
A pass in 10+2 |
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B.Sc+ B.Li.Sc |
- |
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2 Year Integrated (B.Li.Sc+ M.Li.Sc) |
- |
Graduation from a recognized university |
On the basis of merit or test |
B.Sc (Hons.) |
Food & Nutrition |
10+2 with 50% marks in Chemistry |
Merit-Based |
Human Development |
10+2 with Sociology/Psychology/ Education/Home Management/Physics & Chemistry/Chemistry & Biology with 50% marks |
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B.Sc (General) |
- |
Pass in 10+2 |
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BA (Hons.) |
Russian |
10+2 with 50% marks |
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BA (General) |
- |
Pass in 10+2 |
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BA- LL.B |
- |
Pass in 10+2 with minimum 45% marks |
Entrance Test conducted by the university |
Calcutta University B.Ed & M.Ed Admission 2020
Calcutta University offers admission to B.Ed & M.Ed programs for the categories of Deputed and Fresher candidates on the basis of their performance in academics. Minimum eligibility for B.Ed is a Graduation or PG degree with 50% marks in aggregate. Age should be not more than 40 years as on June 30 for Fresher candidates. There is no age limit for Deputed candidates. Age limit is relaxed up to five years for SC/ST & PWD candidates.
For M.Ed program, the minimum eligibility is a pass in B.Ed degree. Admission will be granted on the basis of University Entrance Test with special weightage to the marks in qualifying degree. M.Ed entrance test will consist of 50 MCQs of 50 marks for the duration of one hour & 30 minutes. 50% seats are reserved for Deputed and Fresher candidates each.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
B.Ed |
English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Maths, education, Economics, Geography, Political Sc., Hindi, Urdu and Arabic |
50% marks in UG or PG degree in Social Science, Humanities, Engineering or Science with specialization in Mathematics or Science. OR 55% marks in the equivalent qualification is mandatory |
On the basis of marks in the last qualifying examination as per the NCTE norms |
M.Ed |
- |
B.Ed and 50% in the UG degree OR B.Sc-B.Ed/ BA-B.Ed/ B.El.Ed with 55% marks in aggregate. 55 yrs (50 yrs for ST/ SC/ PWD) of age as on June 30 of the admission year. Candidates with D.Ed/ D.El.Ed along with UG Hons. degree with 55% marks are also eligible to apply |
Marks in 10+2 and Graduation and Entrance Test conducted by the university. |
Calcutta University PG Admission 2020: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Li.Sc & LL.M
Calcutta University offers admission to MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Li.Sc and LL.M in multiple disciplines at PG level. Application form can be filled in online or offline modes. The basic eligibility for PG courses is a pass in a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant disciplines.
Admission to M.Sc (Ag.) course is granted on the basis of performance in the entrance test conducted at the university level. M.Sc (Regular)/ MA and M.Com admission is completely merit-based.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
LL.M |
- |
B.A. L.L.B (Hons.) / B.A. L.L.B. / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B |
Entrance Test conducted by the university |
M.Sc. (Ag.) |
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture or Chemistry |
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Agronomy |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture |
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Seed Science and Technology |
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Genetics and Plant Breeding |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture or Botany |
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Plant Physiology |
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Horticulture |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture/ Botany or Horticulture |
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M.Sc |
Museology |
Bachelor’s degree with Honors or a Master’s degree in Zoology/ Botany/ Geology/ Geography (with Zoology/ Botany/ Geology/ Chemistry/ Anthropology in combination)/ Earth Sciences/Anthropology/ Agriculture/ Environmental Science or Marine Science |
On the basis of Entrance-Test |
Food & Nutrition |
B.Sc (Hons.) in Food & Nutrition |
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Applied Mathematics |
B.Sc (H) in Mathematics |
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Anthropology |
B.Sc in the relevant discipline |
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Atmospheric Science |
Graduation (Honors) in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Statistics and Meteorology. Applicants must have Physics & Maths either as Honours or as Pass subject. 55% marks in honours and 60% marks in 12th is required. Final selection list is prepared by considering 50% marks of honors and 50% marks of the Aptitude test. |
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Biophysics & Molecular Biology |
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Biochemistry |
B.Sc. in Biochemistry, |
On the basis of Entrance-Test |
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Bioinformatics & Biophysics |
The one who has passed 3-year B.Sc. with Hon. in Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry or Microbiology with 55% marks in Honours and at least 60% marks in each of Chemistry, Phy., Maths and Biology at 12th level |
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Biotechnology |
B.Sc. with Honors (Major) in all Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, B.Agr, B.Tech (Biotechnology) and MBBS |
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Botany |
Honors in Botany |
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Chemistry |
Honors degree with 55% marks in Chemistry |
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Electronic Science |
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Electronics/Physics |
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Environmental Science |
B.Sc. (Hons.) with Chemistry with 55% marks |
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Genetics |
B.Sc. Hons. in Anthropology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics or Physiology or its equiv. All the applicants should have Chemistry as one of the General subjects (except for the candidates with Hons in Bio Chemistry / Chem.) at the UG level. The candidates with MBBS/ B.Sc. (Ag) are also eligible. All the candidates must have at least 50% marks in B.Sc. (Hons.) and at least 60% marks in average in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or its equivalent. |
All the candidates, both C.U. and Non-C.U. (Both Category A & Category B) have to appear in the Entrance Test. |
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Geology |
B.Sc in the relevant discipline |
On the basis of Entrance-Test |
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Pure Mathematics |
Honors degree in Mathematics |
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Marine Science |
B.Sc Hons in Bioscience with chemistry as pass subject or chemisty Hons or physics Hons |
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Microbiology |
B.Sc in the relevant discipline |
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Physics |
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Physiology |
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Statistics |
B.Sc (Hons.) Or B.Sc in Stat |
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Zoology |
B.Sc in the relevant discipline |
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Neuroscience |
B.Sc/ MBBS or B.Tech in the relevant discipline |
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MA |
Museology |
Bachelor’s degree with Honors or a Master’s degree in History/ Ancient Indian History and Culture/ Islamic History and Culture/ Anthropology/ Ethnology/ Sociology/ Archaeology/ Pali/ Sanskrit/ Persian/ Modern Indian Languages (like Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, English and other) |
60% seats will be filled through merit for CU candidates and 40% seats will be filled through entrance for Non-CU candidates |
Political Science |
Relevant UG degree |
Merit-Based |
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Bengali |
BA (Hons.) in Bengali |
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Pali |
Bachelor (Hons.) In Pali/Sanskrit/Linguistics/History/Bengali/Philosophy |
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English Language & Literature |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
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History |
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Islamic History & Culture |
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Russian |
BA (Hons.) in Russian or Pre-MA in Russian |
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Linguistics |
B.A.(Hons) in Linguistics, |
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Urdu |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
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Hindi |
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Sanskrit |
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Journalism & & Mass Communication |
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Buddhist Studies |
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Comparative Indian Language & Literature |
BA (Hons.) in any Language & Literature subject with knowledge of Bengali |
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Arabic & Persian |
BA (Hons.) |
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French |
BA (Hons.) or 45% marks in Pre-MA |
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Education |
40% in the qualifying degree |
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Ancient Indian History & Culture |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
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Buddhist Studies |
Honors degree in any Subject of Humanities Group |
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Sociology |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
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South & South East Asian Studies |
Graduation (Honors) in History, Geography, Economics, Pol sc, Sociology or Anthropology |
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MA/ M.Sc |
Archaeology |
Honors degree in Geography/ Anthropology/ Sanskrit/ Geology or Botany |
Merit-Based |
Human Development |
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Human Development/Sociology/Psychology/ |
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Economics |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
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Applied Psychology |
B.A. / B.Sc. Hons. In Psychology |
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Human Rights |
Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline |
Written Test |
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Geography |
Merit-Based |
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Psychology |
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M.Com. |
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B.Com. or graduation from NSOU, IGNOU, or Distance edu. programs from other universities in West Bengal. |
Merit-Based |
M.Li.Sc |
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B.Ed./ B.Li.Sc./ BA-B.Ed/ B.Sc-B.Ed or equivalent degree with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. OR D.El. Ed/ D.Ed with Hon. in B.Com/ B.A./ B.Sc./ with 55% marks in aggregate. OR Special B.Ed. with 55% marks in aggregate. OR Hon. or regular M.Sc./ MA/ M.Com Degree |
60% seats through merit for CU candidates and 40% seats through admission test for Non-CU candidates |
Calcutta University MBA Admission 2020
Calcutta University offers admission to the MBA program in various specializations on the basis of a valid score in CAT or MAT. The minimum eligibility is any UG degree from a recognized university.
An applicant can easily download the Calcutta University application form 2020 from the official website of the university. Fill the form and send it to the university address along with the below-listed documents:
- Marks sheet and school leaving certificate (with attested photocopies)
- DD of INR 1500 drawn in favor of ‘University of Calcutta’.
- Caste of Reservation Certificate (if applicable)
Department of Business Management,
University of Calcutta, Alipore Campus (6th Floor), 1,
Reformatory Street, Kolkata- 700 027
Course Name |
Specialization |
Intake |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
MBA (General) |
- |
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UG degree in Engineering/ Medical/ Professional Studies or equivalent from any recognized university |
CAT/ MAT/ JEMAT score followed by GD/ PI & Academic Performance |
MBA |
Financial Management |
30+5 (Foreign Nationals) |
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Human Resource Development (HRD) |
Final selection will be done on the basis of score in CAT/ MAT followed by an assessment of Work Experience, Academic Weightage, GD & PI.
Criteria |
Weightage |
Past Academic Record |
100 |
CAT/ MAT |
50 |
GD |
20 |
PI |
20 |
Work Experience |
10 |
Total |
200 |
Calcutta University M.Phil. & Ph.D. Admission 2020
M.Phil. and Ph.D. Admissions in Calcutta University are based on the Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the university. The basic eligibility is a pass in the relevant PG degree from a recognized university. Students have to appear in total three papers for RET. Details of paper are given below:
Paper |
Marks |
Duration |
Paper I (General Studies) |
80 (MCQs) |
50 minutes |
Paper II (Subject Specific) |
60 (MCQs) |
40 minutes |
Paper III |
60 (Descriptive) |
90 minutes |
In order to be selected, candidates have to score at least 60% marks (54% for OBC-A & OBC-B & 45% for SC/ST) in each paper.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Process |
M.Phil |
Bengali |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
Score in University Entrance Exam followed by Viva-Voce & Interview. SET/NET qualified applicants are freed from responsibility from the entrance test |
Urdu |
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Ancient Indian History & Culture |
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Commerce |
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Sociology |
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Sanskrit |
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Education |
55% in MA/ M.Sc or M.Ed |
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English Language & Literature |
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Pali |
PG degree with 50% marks in allied subject |
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History |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Women Studies |
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Political Science |
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Hindi |
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Library & Information Science |
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Arabic |
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Persian |
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Philosophy |
55% (50% for SC/ST) in Graduation or 60% marks in Graduation (in case the student has obtained the degree from the university other than CU) |
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Economics |
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South & S-E Asian Studies |
Geography, M.A in History, Economics, Sociology, Pol sc, or Anthropology |
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Statistics |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Pure Mathematics |
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Ph.D. |
Agronomy |
M.Sc or M.Sc (Ag.) in the relevant discipline with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) |
On the basis of score in the Written Test followed by Research Proposal & an interview. UGC/ CSIR/ JRF (NET)/ SET/ SLET/ GATE or DST (Inspire) Scholarship or Teacher Fellowship holders will be exempted from the Written Test. Those students are also exempted from the university written test who have completed M.Phil/ M.Tech/ MD/ ME/ M.Pharm degree from a recognized university |
Genetics and Plant Breeding |
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Horticulture |
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Plant Physiology |
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Seed Science and Technology |
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Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science |
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Ancient Indian History & Culture |
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Arabic & Persian |
Relevant degree in MA |
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Archaeology |
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Bengali |
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Comparative Indian Language & Literature |
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Economics |
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English Language & Literature |
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French |
MA with 55% marks in aggregate |
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Hindi |
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History |
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Russian |
MA in Russian |
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Linguistics |
MA in Linguistics |
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Museology |
MA with 55% marks in aggregate |
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Pali |
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Philosophy |
MA Degree |
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Political Science |
MA with 55% marks in aggregate |
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Sanskrit |
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Sociology |
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South & South East Asian Studies |
M.A in History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology or Anthropology |
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Urdu |
MA/ M.Com with 55% marks in aggregate |
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Commerce |
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Education |
MA/ M.Sc or M.Ed degree |
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Library Science |
MA with 55% marks in aggregate |
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Engineering & Technology |
M.Tech in OO, ECE, IE or equivalent/ M.Sc in Physics or Electronics/ B.Tech. in the already given field with 5 yrs research exp. M.Sc students have to qualify a written examination before interview if they have NOT qualified for GATE, NET, SLET, M.Phil or equivalent exam |
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Food and Nutrition |
M.Com/ MA/ M.Li.Sc/ M.Sc/ degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Human Development |
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Anthropology |
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Human Rights |
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Applied Mathematics |
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Applied Psychology |
M.A. / M.Sc. In Applied Psychology/ Psychology |
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Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Biochemistry |
M.Sc. in Biochemistry & other biological Science |
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Biotechnology |
Applicants with M.Sc in any branch of Life Sc. or Phy. Sc. qualifying the departmental Research Eligibility Test (RET) |
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Botany |
ost Graduate in Botany/related subjects (Biochemistry/Microbiology/Genetics/Agriculture) |
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Science |
M.Sc. followed by qualification in RET(Research Eligibility Test), following UGC criteria. |
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Electronic Science |
M.Sc or M.Tech degree |
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Environmental Science |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Genetics |
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Law |
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Geology |
M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology/M.Sc. Tech |
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Geography |
MA or M.Sc in Geography |
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Marine Science |
M.Sc in Marine Science |
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Microbiology |
M.Sc in any stream of Life Science |
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Physics |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Physiology |
M.A./ M.Sc. in Psychology/ Applied Psychology; getting qualified in Ph.D. Entrance Examination/NET/SET and Course Work |
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Physiology |
MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ M.Li.Sc degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWD) |
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Statistics |
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Zoology |
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Neuroscience |
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Pure Mathematics |
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Ph.D. (Department of Astrophysics)) |
Electrical Engineering |
ME/ M.Tech in the relevant discipline |
On the basis of score in the Written Test followed by Research Proposal & an interview. UGC/ CSIR/ JRF (NET)/ SET/ SLET/ GATE or DST (Inspire) Scholarship or Teacher Fellowship holders will be exempted from the Written Test. Those students are also exempted from the university written test who have completed M.Phil/ M.Tech/ MD/ ME/ M.Pharm degree from a recognized university |
Instrumentation & Control |
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Ph.D. (Part-Time) |
Business Management |
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Post-Doctoral |
Applied Psychology |
Ph.D. in Applied Psychology/ Psychology |
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Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics |
Calcutta University M.Phil Application Process 2020:
An applicant should need to download the application form for M.Phil 2010 from the official website of theCalcutta university. Pay the application fee of INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ST/PWD) through challan. Challan can be procured from the cash counter of Calcutta University. Application fee can also be paid through SBI Online.
Completely filled M.Phil. application form except for Library Sc., Sociology, Education, and Women Studies will be received by the Office of Secretary, UCAC (College Street Campus, CU), Room No. 3G, Asutosh Building (Ground Floor) while the application forms for Education, Sociology and Women Studies will be received by the concerned Department at the Alipur Campus, CU, 1 Reformatory Street, Kolkata – 700 027.
Calcutta University Ph.D. Application Process 2020:
The application form for Ph.D. courses can be downloaded from the official website of Calcutta University or can be obtained directly from the university admission counter on payment of INR 100 through cash Application form is required to be sent to the university along with application fee and required documents.
Calcutta University PG Diploma Admission 2020
Calcutta University also offers Diploma, PG Diploma, Post PG Diploma in various specializations. For Diploma courses, the admission is completely merit-based while for PG Diploma courses, a valid score in university entrance test will be considered. Application forms can be downloaded or obtained from the university’s admission office.
Course Name |
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
PG Diploma |
Buddhist Studies |
Degree in BA |
Through common admission Test and Interview) for both 50% sponsored and 50% non-sponsored candidates |
Pali |
Graduation or its equivalent |
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Jute Technology & Management |
B.Sc. Degree or similar with any one of the subject combination with Maths/ Physics/ Computer /Chemistry/ Statistics / IT / Biology (with Botany /Bio-Chemistry / Environmental Sc/ Bio Statistics/ Bio informatics etc. OR B.Sc. (Agriculture) bachelor of Agriculture or B.Tech/B.E. in relevant Branch etc. or equivalent. |
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Rehabilitation Psychology |
B.A. / B.Sc. Hons. In Psychology / Physiology/ Sociology/Education / Degree in Medical Science |
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Media Studies: Film & Television |
BA/ B.Sc degree in the relevant discipline |
On the basis of a written test for 35 seats. Remaining 20 seats are filled directly on the basis of interview for those candidates who have a pass/ Honors degree in Journalism/ Film Studies/ Videography or Vocational |
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Post PG Diploma |
School Counselling |
M.A. / M.Sc. In Applied Psychology/ Psychology |
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Diploma |
Pali |
Graduation with 50% marks OR Certificate in the relevant subject. For PG Degree holders there will be no cut off marks at the time of admission |
Merit-Based |
Urdu |
Application form for PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology/ Buddhist Studies can be obtained from the official website of the university. Application fee of INR 200 (INR SC/ST/ PWD) is required to be paid through DD or in cash through CU cash challan at Calcutta University cash counter, Rajabazar Science College Campus, 92 A, P.C Road, Kolkata-700009. Send the duly filled form super-scribed with ‘Application for PG Diploma’ to:
Office of the Secretary, UCSTA,
92, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata-700009
Application form for PG Diploma in Media Studies can be obtained from the official website of the university. Application fee of INR 250 can be paid through challan. Send the duly filled form along with challan copy super-scribed with ‘Application for PG Diploma’ to:
Department of Journalism &Mass Communication,
Hardinge Building (Second Floor)
College Street Campus, Kolkata -700073
Calcutta University Reservation 2020
The university also offers Course-wise reservation to different categories. Reservation criteria is tabulated below:
Category |
Reservation |
SC |
22% |
ST |
6% |
PWD |
3% |
OBC-A |
10% |
OBC-B |
7& |
Sports Quota |
For Arts stream 8 seats are reserved and for M. Com 4 seats |
Military Quota |
For Children of Ex-Servicemen - 5 seats are reserved |
Foreign Quota |
15&, Out of 15%, 5% seats are reserved for the children of Indian Worker in Gulf |
COURSE |
ADMISSION FORM |
MBA/PGDM |
Admission Form |
Important Dates
EVENT |
DATE |
MBA Registration |
12 Nov, 2019 - 18 May, 2020 |
AFFILIATED COLLEGES UNDER THE UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA
District: Kolkata
NO. NAME OF THE COLLEGES
1 Acharya Girish Ch. Bose College
2 Acharya Jagadish Ch. Bose College
3 Ananda Mohan College
4 Asutosh College
5 Bangabasi College
6 Bangabasi Evening College
7 Bangabasi Morning College
8 Basanti Devi College
9 Bengal Music College
10 Bethune College (Govt.)
11 Calcutta Girls' College
12 Charuchandra College
13 Chittaranjan College
14 City College
15 City College of Commerce & Business Administration
16 Deshbandhu College for Girls
17 Goenka Col. of Commerce & Buss. Admin.(Govt.)
18 Gokhale Memorial Girls' College
19 Government College of Arts & Crafts
20 Govt. General Degree Girls College (Govt.)
21 Gurudas College
22 Heramba Chandra College
23 Heritage College (Self-Finance)
24 Heritage Law College
25 Jogamaya Devi College
26 Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College
27 Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College
28 Khudiram Bose Central College
29 Kidderpore College
30 Lady Brabourne College (Govt.)
31 Loreto College
32 Maharaja Sris Chandra College
33 Maharaje Manindra Ch. College
34 Maharani Kasiswari College
35 Milli-AL-Ameen College for Girls
36 Moulana Azad College (Govt.)
37 Muralidhar Girls' College
38 Naba Ballygunge Mahavidyalaya
39 Netaji Nagar College (Evening)
40 Netaji Nagar College for Women
41 Netaji Nagar Day College
42 New Alipore College
43 Kolkata Police Law Institute (Self-Financed)
44 Prafulla Chandra College
45 Rammohan College
46 Rani Birla Girls' College
47 Savitri Girls' College
48 Scottish Church College
49 Seth Anandram Jaipuria College
50 Seth Soorajmull Jalan Girls' College
51 Shyambazar Law College (Self-Financed)
52 Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya
53 Sister Nibedita Govt. General Deg. Coll. for Girls
54 Sivanath Sastri College
55 South Calcutta Girls' College
56 South Calcutta Law College
57 Sri Shrikshayatan College
58 St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College
59 St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)
60 Surendranath College
61 Surendranath College for Women
62 Surendranath Evening College
63 Surendranath Law College
64 Syamaprasad College
65 Taradevi Harakhchand Kankaria Jain College (Self-Financed)
66 The Bhowanipur Education Society College
67 Umesh Chandra College
68 Victoria Institution (College)
69 Vidyasagar College
70 Vidyasagar College for Women
71 Vidyasagar Evening College
72 Vijoygarh Jyotish Roy College
73 Women's Christian College
74 Women's College
District: South 24 Parganas
75 Al Ameen Memorial Minority College (Self-Financed)
76 Bankim Sardar College
77 Baruipur College
78 Behala College
79 Bhangar Mahavidyalaya
80 Bikash Bharati Law College (Self-Financed)
81 Budge Budge College
82 Dhola Mahavidyalaya
83 Dhrubachand Halder College
84 Dinabandhu Andrews College
85 Fakir Chand College
86 Gour Mohan Sachin Mondal Mahavidyalaya
87 Harimohan Ghose College
88 Jibantala Rokey Mahavidyalaya
89 Jyotirmoy School of Law (Self-Financed)
90 K. K. Das College
91 Kishore Bharati Bhagini Nivedita (Co-Ed) College
92 Kultali Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College
93 L.J.D. College - Falta
94 L.J.D. Law College - Falta (Self-Financed)
95 Magrahat College
96 Maheshtala College
97 Metiabruz College
98 Panchur College
99 Patharpratima Mahavidyalaya
100 Rabin Mukherjee College
101 Rabindra Shiksha Sammilani Law College (Self-Financed)
102 Raidighi College
103 Ramkrishna Mission Residential College
104 Sadhan Chandra Mahavidyalaya
105 Sagar Mahavidyalaya
106 Saheed Anurupchandra Mahavidyalaya
107 Sammilani Mahavidyalaya
108 Sarsuna College
109 Shishuram Das College
110 Shirakole Mahavidyalaya
111 Sibani Mandal Mahavidyalaya
112 Sonarpur Mahavidyalaya
113 Sukanta College
114 Sundarban Hazi Desarat College
115 Sundarban Mahavidyalaya
116 Sushil Kar College
117 Vidyanagar College
118 Vivekananda College
119 Vivekananda College for Women
District: Howrah
120 Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya
121 Bagnan College
122 Bijoykrishna Girls' College
123 Shibpur Dinobundhoo Institution (College)
124 Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharya College
125 Gangadharpur Mahavidyamandir
126 George School of Law (S.F)
127 Joypur Panchanan Roy College
128 Lalbaba College
129 Narasinha Dutt College
130 Panchla Mahavidyalaya
131 Prabhu Jagatbandhu College
132 Purash Kanpur Haridas Nandi Mahavidyalaya
133 Ramkrishna Mission Vidyamandira
134 Ramsaday College
135 Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya
136 Sovarani Memorial College
137 Sree Agrasain College (Self-Finance)
138 Sureswar Dutta Law College (S.F)
139 Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata
140 Uluberia College Mahavidyalaya
District: Hooghly
141 Nabagram Hiralal Paul College
142 Bidhan Chandra College
143 Serampore College
144 Raja Peary Mohan College
145 Swami Niswambalananda Girls' College
146 Serampore Girls' College
147 Mahitosh Nandi Mahavidyalaya
148 Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya
Placements
Some major recruiters in Calcutta University are:
- Accenture
- Agrud Advisors India Private Ltd.
- Ansr source
- ASERCentre
- Azim Premji Foundation
- Bridgei2i Analytics Solutions Private Ltd.
- CMARC India Private Ltd.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Emami Ltd.
- EXL Service
- Finomial Software Private Ltd.
- KAIVALYA Education Foundation
- Genpact India
- HSBC India
- Hewlett-Packard
- IMRB International
- Ipsos
- MuSigma Inc.
- Nielsen India
- Orange Tree Global
- Pradan
- Re-emerging World
- Trustklub