Calcutta University offers a variety of undergraduate courses in fields such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, and more. The seat matrix for these courses varies depending on the program and college selected by candidates. The basic eligibility for admission to UG courses is a pass in the higher secondary (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board. Admissions are based either on merit or entrance exam scores, depending on the program.
| UG Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, 50% marks | WBJEE/JEE Main + Counselling |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | B.Sc (Hons.) in relevant subject, 55% marks | JELET + Counselling |
| BA (Hons) | 10+2 with 50% marks | Merit-based |
| B.Sc (Hons) | 10+2 with 50% marks | Merit-based |
| B.Mus | 10+2 with 55% marks | Merit-based |
| BALLB | 10+2 with 50% marks | University-based entrance test |
Calcutta University offers admission to various PG courses including MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, MTech, B.Ed, M.Lib.Sc, M.Li.Sc, M.Ed, and LL.M across multiple disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, and Education. The eligibility for PG courses requires a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
Admissions are categorized into Part ‘A’ for CU candidates and Part ‘B’ for Non-CU candidates. 80% of the total seats are allocated to CU students (Honours Graduates of CU and its affiliated autonomous colleges). The remaining 20% of seats are reserved for Non-CU students. Part “A” candidates are selected based on their qualifying exam marks, while Part “B” candidates must appear for an entrance exam conducted by the university.
| PG Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree, 50% marks | CAT/MAT/XMAT/JEMAT + GD & PI |
| M.Tech | BE/BTech/MCA, 55% marks | GATE (Non-Sponsored/Non-CU candidates) + Interview |
| MCA | BCA, 50% marks | WB-JECA + Counselling |
| LLM | Bachelor of Law, 50% marks | CULET PG + Counselling |
| B.Ed | Bachelor’s degree, 50% marks | Merit-based (Part “A”) or Entrance Test (Part “B”) + Counselling |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree, 50% marks | Merit-based |
| M.Sc | B.Sc with 50% marks | Merit-based |
| M.Com | B.Com, 50% marks | Merit-based |
| M.Ed | B.Ed, 50% marks | Merit-based |
Calcutta University offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (or 50% for reserved categories). The selection process involves a written test, research proposal submission, and an interview. UGC/CSIR/JRF (NET)/SET/SLET/GATE or DST (Inspire) scholarship holders are exempted from the written test.
| Courses | Specializations |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Agronomy, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Seed Science, Ancient Indian History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Law, Physics, Chemistry, and many others. |
| Ph.D. (Part-time) | Business Management |
| Post-Doctoral | Applied Psychology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics |
To be eligible for Ph.D. admission at Calcutta University, candidates must have completed a Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (or 50% for reserved categories).