Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at University of Calcutta, College Street

Calcutta University is a public state University that is accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university offers over 150+ courses at both UG and PG levels in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Technology, and many more. It also offers Ph.D. Certificate and Diploma courses. Interestingly, Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the University category by NIRF 2023.

For admission to Calcutta University MBA admission, students need to qualify either CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ JEMAT entrance exams with a valid score. After qualifying the exam, the final selection is done through the GD and PI rounds.

In order to get admission to MBA at Calcutta University, students need to qualify the respective entrance exam with a valid score. After that, they need to fill an online application form and submit with all the relevant documents on the university's official website.

The course fee for a two-year MBA course ranges from INR 33,000 - INR 5.9 Lacs The course fee for MBA is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.

Courses	Total tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM	INR 33,000 - INR 5.9 lakh

At Calcutta University, MBA is offered across four specialisations. These are Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operations Management and System Analysis and Human Resource Management.

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 CAT/ MAT/ JEMAT, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

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:

Particulars	PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2021)	PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2022)	PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (PG-2 year)	5,984	5,975	5,125
Students placed (PG-2 year)	4,198	4,201	3,985
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 9.10 LPA	INR 9.20 LPA	INR 10 LPA

Calcutta University offers MBA across four specialisations. These are Marketing Management, Financial Management, Operations Management and System Analysis and Human Resource Management. Moreover, many CU-affiliated colleges also offer MBA programmes. Calcutta University MBA course is offered through the Department of Business Management at Alipore Campus. The same department also offers a Master of Human Resource and Organisational Management (MHROM) course in the Self-Finance category. Students can also get admission to the MBA (Financial Management) course, which is taught through the Department of Commerce at Calcutta University.

All three universities - Andhra University, Jadavpur University, and Calcutta University - are well-respected institutions with strong MBA programmes. The best college for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences.
Here are some factors to consider when making your decision:
Ranking: Jadavpur University is ranked higher than the other two universities in the NIRF 2023 rankings. However, this is just one factor to consider.
Fee: Andhra University has the lowest MBA fees of the three universities.
Specializations: Consider which specializations are important to you and make sure that the university you choose offers them.
Placement record: All three universities have good placement records for their MBA graduates. However, Jadavpur University is generally considered to have the best placement record.
Location: Consider where you would like to live and study. Andhra University is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, while Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are located in Kolkata, West Bengal.