Reviewed 7 Sept 2026University of Calcutta · KolkataUniversity of Calcutta Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
University of Calcutta is an university in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1857. It is affiliated to University of Calcutta. University of Calcutta offers 5 programmes at postgraduate level.…
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Overview
About University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta is an university in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1857. It is affiliated to University of Calcutta. University of Calcutta offers 5 programmes at postgraduate level. They are Faculty of Arts: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty of Science: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty of Commerce: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty/Department of Education: multiple programmes (PG) and Department of Library and Information Science: multiple programmes (PG). University of Calcutta is listed by UGC as a State (Public) University as of 17 January 2024 and is absent from the UGC fake-universities list as of February 2026. Academic rules vary by programme; the cited CCF B.Com. regulations specify semester examinations, 75% attendance for full eligibility, and Bengali or English answer options for applicable papers. The UGC documents identify it as Calcutta University; the official university website uses University of Calcutta. The 2022-23 AQAR reports 111 programmes, 66 departments, 21 centres and more than 150 affiliated colleges; only exact numeric figures are included as campus facts.
Courses & costs
University of Calcutta fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated B.Lib&I,Sc.-M.Lib&I.Sc. Course (Group No-341)Total Source | ₹3,590unstated | |
| M.A., M.A./M.Sc. Courses (Group No-301 to 318, 322 to 326)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,840one-time |
| M.A., M.A./M.Sc. Courses (Group No-319, 320 & 321)Total Source | ₹4,640unstated | |
| M.Com. Courses (Group No-313)Total Source | ₹2,840unstated | |
| Integrated B.Lib&I,Sc.-M.Lib&I.Sc. Course (Group No-341)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,590one-time |
| M.A., M.A./M.Sc. Courses (Group No-319, 320 & 321)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹4,640one-time |
| M.Com. Courses (Group No-313)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,840one-time |
Published by Published by caluniv-ucsta.net (reference)
Published in a state-wide schedule that does not name this college.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PG courses in the University Departments | 2026-27 | ₹1,000 Source |
Placements · 2022-23
University of Calcutta placements
University of Calcutta placements 2022-23: 432 placed.Source: placement source
432Students placed
University-wide outgoing students placements for 2022-23: 432 students placed.
Branch-wise packages
Integrated PG 5-year programmes · 2023-24 · Integrated PG 5-year programmesmedian ₹9L · 11 placed placement source
PG 2-year programmes · 2023-24 · PG 2-year programmesmedian ₹11L · 386 placed placement source
PG 3-year programmes · 2023-24 · PG 3-year programmes0 placed placement source
UG 3-year programmes · 2023-24 · UG 3-year programmes0 placed placement source
UG 4-year programmes · 2023-24 · UG 4-year programmesmedian ₹10L · 57 placed placement source
UG 5-year programmes · 2023-24 · UG 5-year programmesmedian ₹10L · 26 placed placement source
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Faculty of Science: multiple programmes (PG)
Faculty of Commerce: multiple programmes (PG)
Faculty/Department of Education: multiple programmes (PG)
Department of Library and Information Science: multiple programmes (PG)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
University of Calcutta admissions
University admission process counselling · Fam Science · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)University admission process counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)University admission process counselling · Fam Commerce · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
University admission process counselling · Fam Science · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by University of Calcutta, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceUniversity admission process counselling · Fam Arts · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by University of Calcutta, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceUniversity admission process counselling · Fam Commerce · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by University of Calcutta, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor 2026-27 postgraduate admissions, University of Calcutta publishes centralised online admission materials through its UCSTA admission portal. Eligibility is programme-specific and is based on the relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; the 2026 notices and brochures govern selection and application for each faculty. Admission source
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Teaching language | English and Bengali (varies by programme/paper) Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
| Discipline | University Source |
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Reach the college
University of Calcutta contact details
| Address | Senate House, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91 33 2241 0074 |
| registrar@caluniv.ac.in | |
| Website | https://www.caluniv.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. (Dr.) Asutosh Ghosh | Vice-Chancellor Source |
| Prof. (Dr.) Debasis Das | Registrar Source |
| Krishnendu Banerjee | Officer of Placement and Training Source |
| Prof. Ashutosh Ghosh | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1857 Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0570 Source |
| NIRF rank | 39 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| NAAC valid until | 2022-12-31 Source |
| Name | University of Calcutta Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM ARTS Source |
| Name | Faculty of Arts: multiple programmes (PG) Source |
| Study level | PG Source |
| Eligibility | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification as specified in the 2026-27 admission brochure. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | University of Calcutta Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
| Duration in years | 2 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Other eligibility | Subject-specific eligibility and selection rules apply. Source |
FAQ
University of Calcutta FAQs
How can I get admission to University of Calcutta?
Admission to University of Calcutta is through the UNIVERSITY ADMISSION PROCESS route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.caluniv-ucsta.net/.
What are the placements like at University of Calcutta?
University of Calcutta reports 432 students placed in 2022-23.
What courses does University of Calcutta offer?
University of Calcutta offers 5 programmes, including Faculty of Arts: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty of Science: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty of Commerce: multiple programmes (PG), Faculty/Department of Education: multiple programmes (PG), Department of Library and Information Science: multiple programmes (PG).
Where is University of Calcutta located?
University of Calcutta is located at Senate House, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073.
Is University of Calcutta recognised and accredited?
University of Calcutta is affiliated to University of Calcutta.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- caluniv.ac.in — University of Calcutta official About page
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — University of Calcutta AQAR 2022-23
- caluniv.ac.in — University of Calcutta administrative officers
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Consolidated State (Public) University List
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 University Ranking
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Section 12(B) State University List
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake University List
- ugc.gov.in — UGC HEIs Violating Regulations
- caluniv-ucsta.net · pdf — Information Brochure 2026 for PG Admission
- caluniv-ucsta.net · pdf — University of Calcutta P.G. Admission Notice 2026-2027
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — University of Calcutta Library Science courses
- caluniv-ucsta.net — University of Calcutta 2026 PG admission portal
- caluniv.ac.in — University Halls and Hostels
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — Rules for Guidance of Boarders
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship notice
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — PG Endowment Scholarships
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme information
- nirfindia.org · pdf — NIRF 2025 University institution data: IR-O-U-0570
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — University of Calcutta AISHE 2024-2025 submission notice
- caluniv.ac.in · pdf — University of Calcutta annual report material
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.