University of Calcutta: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1006 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #217 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #15 of 876 | In India |
| #2 of 42 | In West Bengal |
| #1 of 16 | In Kolkata |
| #122 of 1,708 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.caluniv.ac.in
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent, and competitive entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to May |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for University of Calcutta based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Calcutta is a world-class research university with 32,290 scientific papers published and 451,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Materials Science.
University of Calcutta majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 210 | 1004 |
| 1994 | 212 | 981 |
| 1995 | 193 | 1036 |
| 1996 | 216 | 1115 |
| 1997 | 204 | 1138 |
| 1998 | 212 | 1230 |
| 1999 | 225 | 1355 |
| 2000 | 200 | 1449 |
| 2001 | 210 | 1554 |
| 2002 | 285 | 1880 |
| 2003 | 254 | 2126 |
| 2004 | 311 | 2171 |
| 2005 | 309 | 2791 |
| 2006 | 387 | 3252 |
| 2007 | 449 | 3939 |
| 2008 | 514 | 4769 |
| 2009 | 702 | 5614 |
| 2010 | 778 | 6881 |
| 2011 | 913 | 8653 |
| 2012 | 1078 | 10916 |
| 2013 | 1189 | 12811 |
| 2014 | 1446 | 15281 |
| 2015 | 1415 | 16632 |
| 2016 | 1507 | 18173 |
| 2017 | 1454 | 20278 |
| 2018 | 1519 | 22597 |
| 2019 | 1485 | 26472 |
| 2020 | 1777 | 32576 |
| 2021 | 1871 | 39656 |
| 2022 | 1810 | 41964 |
| 2023 | 1756 | 43307 |
| 2024 | 1398 | 44273 |
| 2025 | 782 | 39608 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Calcutta gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 3 years | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 3 years | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 3 years | 20,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 2 years | 25,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 2 years | 30,000 |
| Master of Commerce (MCom) | 2 years | 35,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years | 50,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 3-5 years | 10,000 per year |
The University of Calcutta has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Calcutta.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Calcutta alumni
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Subhas Chandra Bose
- Occupations
- writerfreedom fighterrevolutionarypolitician
- Biography
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Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist whose defiance of British authority in India made him a hero among many Indians, but his wartime alliances with Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan left a legacy vexed by authoritarianism, antisemitism, and military failure. The honorific 'Netājī' (Hindustani for "Respected Leader") was first applied to Bose in Germany in early 1942—by the Indian soldiers of the Indische Legion and by the German and Indian officials in the Special Bureau for India in Berlin. It is now used throughout India.
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Swami Vivekananda
- Occupations
- philosopherspiritual leaderoratorwriterpoet
- Biography
-
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Vivekananda was a major figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness and elevating Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.
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Mithun Chakraborty
- Occupations
- film actorpolitician
- Biography
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Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian actor, film producer and entrepreneur and politician. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 350 films, mostly in Hindi and Bengali languages, and a few in Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Punjabi. Referred to as "Mahaguru" (Bengali for "The Great Teacher"), he is a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament. He is the recipient of three National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. In January 2024, Chakraborty was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour by the Government of India. He was also awarded India's highest accolade in the field of cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022, whose announcement came from the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in September 2024.
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Occupations
- translatoruniversity teacherphilosopherpoliticianhistorian
- Biography
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian academic, philosopher and statesman who served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was the ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952. He was also the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948 and the vice-chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936. Radhakrishnan is considered one of the most influential and distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, he held the King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta from 1921 to 1932 and Spalding Chair of Eastern Religion and Ethics at University of Oxford from 1936 to 1952.
University of Calcutta faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Languages, Arabic, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Economics, English, Heritage Preservation, Hindi, History, Indic Languages, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Museum Studies, Persian, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sanskrit, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Urdu |
| Faculty : Commerce, Social Welfare and Business Management | Business Administration, Business and Commerce |
| Faculty : Education, Journalism and Library Science | Education, Educational Administration, Film, Journalism, Library Science, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Applied Physics, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Meteorology, Optics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Power Engineering, Radiophysics, Rubber Technology, Technology |
| Faculty : Fine Arts, Music and Home Science | Fine Arts, Home Economics, Music, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Criminal Law, Law |
| Faculty : Science | Analytical Chemistry, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrument Making, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Physics, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Solid State Physics, Statistics, Toxicology, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | CU कोलकाता विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Motto | Advancement of Learning |
| Colors | sky blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Senate House 87/1 College Street Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 073 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,497,000 |