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Calcutta University (University of Calcutta): Courses, Admission 2024, Fees, Placements, Ranking

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University of Calcutta Highlights 2024

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Q:   Is there any entrance exam in Calcutta University?

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Yes, Calcutta University conducts its in-house entrance exam, I. e. , Calcutta University Entrance Exam once a year for various UG and PG courses. For Law courses, such as B.A. LL.B. And LL. M. the entrance is conducted in an offline mode. It is crucial for candidates seeking admission in these courses to take the entrance test. Calcutta University (CU) offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Technology, Engineering, etc.

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Q:   How to apply for MBA in Calcutta University?

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Graduates in any stream from a recognised university are eligible for Calcutta University admission. Aspirants can apply by filling out the application form online by visiting the CU website (caluniv.ac.in). Admission to MBA courses is through national-level entrance exams such as CATMATJEMAT, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

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Q:   What is the rank required for WBJEE at Calcutta University?

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Calcutta University WBJEE cut off 2023 was concluded after the release of the Mop-Up Seat Allotment Result for admission to the BTech course. As per the Calcutta University cut off 2023, the last round closing rank for the BTech course ranged between 1207 and 27788 for the General All India category students. Analysing the last round cutoff data, BTech in Computer Science and Technology turned out to be the most competitive specialisation at Kolkata University. 

Considering the WBJEE cutoff 2023, candidates seeking admisison to Calcutta University BTech programme must secure a rank between 753 and 27788 (for General category). 

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Q:   How can I get admission at Calcutta University?

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In order to get admission to Calcutta University, candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Admission to UG courses is mainly merit-based while for some other courses, the University accepts state-level entrance exams such as WBJEE or national-level exams such as JEE Main and CAT. Further, the university also conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., Calcutta University Entrance Exam. Aspiring students first need to qualify for the respective entrance exams and then fill out the application form.

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Q:   What was the placement record of MBA at Calcutta University?

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The separate data for Calcutta University MBA placements has not been disclosed. The NIRF report 2024 includes combined placement statistics for PG (2-year) courses. Out of 5,125 PG (2-year) graduates, 3,985 were placed during the University of Calcutta placements 2023. This makes the placement rate 78%. Earlier, 4,201 students were placed during placements 2022. The overall placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was 70% in 2022. The Calcutta University MBA average package is not out. However, the median package for PG (2-year) is out. The table below depicts the exact numbers for detailed insights:

ParticularsPG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2021)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2022)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)5,9845,9755,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)4,1984,2013,985
Median package (PG-2 year)INR 9.10 LPAINR 9.20 LPAINR 10 LPA
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University of Calcutta Admission Process and Important Dates 2024

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2025

18 Courses3 years-4 years
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  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: WBJEE, JEE Main
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22 Jan '25 - 30 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 1Ongoing
30 Jan '25
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date Session 1 - Paper 2
22 Jan '25 - 23 Feb '25
WBJEE 2025 application formOngoing
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University of Calcutta Vs Other Universities: Which is better?

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