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Presidency University BA Courses & Fees 2024: Admission Dates, Fee, Selection Criteria

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Presidency University, Kolkata BA Eligibility and Highlights 2024

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission in Presidency University Kolkata for BA?

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    No, in order to get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata the student have to pass PUBDET entrance exam. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.

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    Q:   Is Presidency University, Kolkata a good university for B.A.?

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    Presidency University, Kolkata, formerly known as Presidency College, is a prestigious institution with a rich history dating back to 1857. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including arts, sciences, commerce, engineering, and technology.

    The university has been awarded Grade A by NAAC and is considered one of India's the oldest educational institutions.

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    Q:   What is the fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    The fee for B.A. courses at Presidency University, Kolkata is approximately INR 2,000 for the first year.

    This affordable fee structure makes pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Presidency University accessible to students seeking quality education in various disciplines within the arts field. The university's commitment to providing a conducive learning environment and comprehensive academic support further enhances the value proposition for students interested in enrolling in B.A. programs at Presidency University, Kolkata.

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    Q:   What are the important details related to PUBDET counselling?

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    Candidates are required to keep the following information in mind while appearing for PUBDET counselling round:

    • Candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre.
    • Aspirants need to appear in-person at their counselling centre.
    • Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates.
    • The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified their BA/BSc (honors) degree through regukar examination of the university as per merit.
    • Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in PUBDET 2024 entrance exam.
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    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for BA in Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    Yes, in orderto get admission for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata, aspirant need to pass PUBDET entrance exam. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BA programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.

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    Presidency University Admission Dates 2024

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    Q:   In which streams does Presidency University, Kolkata offered BA course?

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    The university offers eight BA courses in two streams, i.e., Humanities and Social Science and Science. However, BA course is offered in various specialisations such as English, Hindi, History etc. 

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    Q:   Is there any entrance exam for BA in Presidency University, Kolakata?

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    Yes, students who are looking for BA admission at Presidency University, Kolakata need to appear and pass PUBDET entrance exam. To know the eligibility for PUBDET exam, students can check the points mentioned below:

    • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (Class 12) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
    • The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
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    Q:   How many students can do B.A. at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    The number of students who can pursue B.A. at Presidency University, Kolkata varies based on the department and specialization. Typically, each classroom accommodates around 35 students in more or less every department.

    This class size allows for a conducive learning environment and personalized attention for students pursuing their Bachelor of Arts degree at Presidency University. The university's focus on maintaining an optimal student-to-faculty ratio ensures that students receive quality education and support throughout their academic journey.

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    B.A. in Bengali49
    B.A. in Political Science28
    B.A. in English31
    B.A. in Sociology38
    B.A. in Hindi18

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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Seats

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    Q:   How many seats are available for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    In total 250 seats are available for BA students at Presidency University, Kolkata. Further, 46 seats are available for BA History. For better understanding, students can check the table presented below:

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    B.A. in English38
    B.A. in Hindi30
    B.A. in History46
    B.A. in Philosophy20
    B.A. in Political Science31
    B.A. in Sociology32
    B.A. in Preforming Arts15
    B.A. in Bengali38
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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Placements 2024

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    Q:   Which branch of B.A. has more placements at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    The B.A. in Bengali branch at Presidency University, Kolkata, has more placements compared to other branches. Approximately 85% of students pursuing B.A. in Bengali got placed in the academic year, with each student receiving at least two offers.

    This high placement rate indicates the strong demand for graduates from the Bengali programme at Presidency University. Students enrolled in this branch have favorable opportunities for securing placements and kickstarting their careers in various sectors.

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    4/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements2.9
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
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    B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
    4.4
    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Outstanding faculty and relevant curriculum with great support.
    Placements: Around 50-60% of BA Political Science students are placed. The highest package is around INR 6-7 LPA, the lowest around INR 2-3 LPA, and the average package is INR 3-4 LPA. Top recruiters include NGOs, research firms, and think tanks. About 30% of students secure internships in organizations like PRS . Top roles include policy analyst, research associate, and public relations officer.
    Infrastructure: There is excellent infrastructure, with well-equipped classrooms, a spacious library, and reliable WiFi. The campus is vibrant and conducive to learning. Hostel facilities are decent, offering comfortable accommodations, while the mess food is satisfactory with a variety of options. Medical facilities are available, and the college promotes sports like cricket and basketball, providing a well-rounded student experience.
    Faculty: The faculty at Presidency College is helpful, highly qualified, and deeply knowledgeable. Teaching quality is outstanding, with a focus on critical thinking and current issues in political science. The curriculum is relevant and well structured, preparing students for various careers. Semester exams are challenging yet fair, with a high pass percentage of around 50%.
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    Anwesa Goswami Verified Icon
    B.A. in English - Batch of 2025
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    3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Our college has good faculty members, and it is worth studying.
    Placements: Placements are available for arts and science department students. I am a student of the English department, there is very little scope for placements. I do not have any idea about placements as my department does not offer placements.
    Infrastructure: Our university has very good infrastructure. There is Wi-Fi for students. Our classrooms are well-organised. Many classrooms are AV-enabled, which makes our learning better and more enjoyable. The library is vast and has many books on every subject. It is well-organised. The hostel in which I stay is quite good. The food served in the canteen is above average. We have sports equipment in the hostel. Medical facilities are available.
    Faculty: Professors in our department are a blessing to us. They are not only adept in their areas but also pay attention to every single query of ours. Texts are well chosen. They include important texts and theories of literature for English honours students. It would be great if Jane Austen were included in our syllabus as well. Exams are quite good. The pass percentage in our department is 98%. The overall pass percentage in the university is 85%.
    Other: I chose this course because I love studying English literature, and Presidency University offers a beautiful syllabus and excellent faculty. It would be great if we had more faculty members and different tutorials for weaker students. There are fests, events, and seminars, and we take part in them. I love to recite poems at these events.
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    B.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2025
    4.6
    4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    Going to your dream college.
    Placements: Placement opportunities around me are given for the science stream, where there are no such opportunities for the arts stream like sociology or political science. However, the placements offered are really great and helpful to students, as I have heard from my fellow seniors.
    Infrastructure: Classroom and library facilities are just beyond expectations; they are extremely well managed, and well organize and help us learn and study in a very active way. The food available in the canteen is also go-in while prepared but a few are very oily, like a roll and a chicken roll.
    Faculty: For faculty, members are very good and highly qualified. The teaching skills are extremely well organized and provide a lot of in-depth knowledge, which is enriching for students. The semester exams are moderately difficult; however, last-minute preparations wouldn't help score an SGPA of more than grade C or B.
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    B.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2022
    3.6
    1Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Our college does not provide placements, but it has good library.
    Placements: Our college does not provide placements, but students can try off-campus, pursue a master's, or appear for competitive exams like UPSC. It provides several research opportunities.
    Infrastructure: Our university has basketball and badminton courts, as well as football and cricket fields. Our campus consists of two libraries for science and art students, with plenty of books and journals but not digitised. Wi-Fi is available on the campus, which provides access to paid journals. Some books were not available in the library.
    Faculty: The course curriculum is updated as per the new CBCS. Faculty members are brilliant. We have 20 papers for 6 semesters. The first four semesters have general education courses apart from the honors, in which students of the humanities are supposed to take at least two science subjects and vice-versa. We have 2 practical papers for each semester in the last two semesters that teach students how to write an academic paper, conduct surveys, present a paper, and so on.
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    3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    It is a well developed university.
    Placements: Almost 40% of the students got placements. It is a well-developed university. Companies like TCS, Tesla, and Tata would take the students in their companies. The highest package offered was 7 LPA -9 LPA for the foreign students and any one can avail this and the lowest was 3 LPA -4 LPA.
    Infrastructure: Infrastructure is good. There are different types of labs like chemistry lab, biology, and physics. No university provides the best food in the canteen. It was average. Ragging is not allowed. Medical facilities are available, and the hostel is good. Almost everything is good on the campus.
    Faculty: Teachers are kind as well as strict. They were helpful and knowledgeable. The course curriculum is relevant and it makes students industry-ready. Almost 40% is the passing percentage. Questions in the exams are easier if we study otherwise it will be difficult. Questions are of moderate level.
    Other: While selecting the course, I didn't think much about this. I loved the subject so I chose to continue with this. There is a special consideration for the students who don't have enough money to pay the fees.
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    B.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2022
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    1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    What you must know about Presidency University, Kolkata before stepping in.
    Placements: I joined Presidency University in 2018 in the department of Bengali for graduation. The placement cell of the university has been inactive for quite a long time now. I have not seen any company to come to our campus for placement. So the condition of the placement is very poor. So is the condition of getting internship from the course I am pursuing. Students can try themselves to get a part-time or full-time job. But it is very rare to see companies to come and recruit employees from our campus.
    Infrastructure: Presidency University provides a very traditional and standard department for B.A. In Bengali. Other departments are also doing very well. Approximately 35 students can participate in a classroom in more or less every department. No commerce courses are available here. Departments are big enough, so are the classrooms. Some of those are even air-conditioned. Every department has their own library and computer classrooms to provide the best facilities to the students. Every student has their own secured Wi-Fi connection. Labs are also of excellent qualities. There are two hostels for male and female students respectively. Boys hostel is beside the campus but Girls hostel is at Salt Lake. Girl’s hostel provides buses for the female students for the travel. Both the hostels are pretty good and happening with adequate food, medical, water supplying and workout facilities. Students have to pay a minimum amount for the hostel.
    Faculty: Presidency University has the best of the professors for each department. Most of them are very helpful to their students. Also, they are all very sincere while teaching something. Exams are semester based. Below 5 CGPA, one is considered as failed. The course I am pursuing, has been relevant for years and will be so in future as well. We all know how powerful literature is. It helps to improve communication and creative skills.
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    Presidency University, Kolkata BA Admission 2024 FAQs

    Q:   Can I take admission in BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    Yes, if the candidate meet the latest eligibility criteria for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata. The eligibility for the course is Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate. However, the selection criteria for the course is PUBDET. Candidates interested to appear in PUBDET exam are required to check the eligibility criteria for the exam mentioned below. Check out the academic qualification below:

    • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination Class 12 that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
    • The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
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    Q:   What are the good marks to get BA admission in Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    The university has not released any set of marks required for admission at Presidency University, Kolkata. However, students who are looking for admission need to meet the last educational qualification. The eligibility for the course is to pass Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate and the selection criteria is through PUBDET. 

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    Q:   Can I choose the PUBDET exam centre?

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    Yes. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.

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    Q:   When will PUBDET 2025 be conducted?

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    The exam body, WBJEEB, has not announced the dates of PUBDET 2025 yet. However, it is likely that the exam will be coducted in the first week of July 2025. For 2024, this state-level entrance exam was conducted on July 7. Applications for the same were open from February 15, 2024 to March 18, 2024. 

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    Q:   Who is eligible for BA at Presidency University, Kolkata?

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    Presidency University, Kolkata admissions 2024 for BA course will start soon. The university offers eight BA courses in two streams, i.e., Humanities and Social Science and Science. The eligibility for the course is to pass Class 12 with 60% to 65% aggregate and the selection criteria is through PUBDET. Students can check the common eligibility and selection criteria from the table presented below:

    CourseCommon EligibilitySelection Criteria
    BAClass 12 with 60% to 65% aggregatePUBDET,  CBSE 12
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    Q:   Is Presidency University good for B.A.?

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    Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's what we found:

    * Teaching: The faculty members are well-qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable. They use effective teaching methods, including presentations, lectures, and in-depth research.
    * Course Curriculum: The course curriculum is relevant, up-to-date, and industry-ready. Students appreciate the emphasis on general education courses, particularly for Humanities students.
    * Infrastructure: The university has modernized infrastructure, including well-stocked libraries, spacious classrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus.
    * Campus Life: The campus life is vibrant, with regular academic and extracurricular activities. The university has a strong focus on sports, with facilities like football, basketball, and volleyball courts.
    * Placements: Unfortunately, the university doesn't offer direct placements for arts students (including B.A.). However, students can explore off-campus opportunities, pursue further studies, or appear for competitive exams like UPSC.
    * Career Options: While there aren't many job opportunities directly related to the B.A. program, graduates can consider roles in industries like human resources, marketing, or journalism.

    In summary, Presidency University seems to excel in providing quality education, infrastructure, and campus life for its students. However, the lack of direct placements for arts students might be a concern for some students. Overall, students who prioritize academic excellence and personal growth may find Presidency University a suitable choice for their undergraduate degree in B.A.
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    Q:   Can I submit the application form in offline mode?

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    No. Candidates were required to fill and submit the PUBDET application forms in online mode only. Offline applications are not accepted. PUBDET 2024 online application process concluded on March 18, 2024. Eligible and interested candidates were supposed to apply for the exam by visiting the official website of WBJEE. PUBDET 2024 application form was released at the official website of the exam. 

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    Q:   What is the specifications of documents to be uploaded during PUBDET registration?

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    The candidate is required to upload scanned images of their passport-sized photographs and signature.

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