UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA, West Bengal

Established on January 24, 1857, the University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University or CU) is a premier public state research university located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the oldest multidisciplinary and secular institution in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asian region. The university operates across 14 campuses in Kolkata and its suburbs, with over 150 affiliated undergraduate colleges and 16 institutes.

Consistently ranked among the top public universities in India by NIRF, Calcutta University offers an rich academic history with world-renowned alumni including Nobel Laureates Amartya Sen and Rabindranath Tagore. Highlights include ultra-affordable... Consistently ranked among the top public universities in India by NIRF, Calcutta University offers an rich academic history with world-renowned alumni including Nobel Laureates Amartya Sen and Rabindranath Tagore. Highlights include ultra-affordable fee structures, state-of-the-art research centers like the Center for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CRNN), and impressive median placement packages reaching up to INR 11.89 LPA for 4-year UG and INR 11.5 LPA for PG courses. View More