University of Calcutta

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Ranking

Admission

Courses

Seats

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Fees

Placements

Overview

Institute Name University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Also Known As UCSTA CU Kolkata
Institute Type Government
Established 1857
Location Kolkata, West Bengal

Address

University College of Science and Technology, Calcutta University Technology Campus, JD–2, Sector–III, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700106

Nearest Airport and Railway Station

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata : 13.5 km

     

    Sealdah Railway Station : 6.5km

     

    Howrah Junction Railway Station : 10 km

Campus Facilities







Medical | Sports | Boys Hostel | Girls Hostel | Canteen | Wi-Fi | Bank

Ranking

Body Category Rank (Year)
Latest Previous
International Ranking
QS World University Rankings 751-760 (2025) 801-850 (2024)
QS Asia University Rankings 179 (2025) 187 (2024)
THE World University Rankings 1001–1200 (2024) 1001–1200 (2023)
THE World University Rankings – Engineering 801–1000 (2024) 801–1000 (2023)
THE Asia University Rankings 351–400 (2024) 351–400 (2023)
Academic Ranking of World Universities 901-1000 (2024) 901-1000 (2023)
National Ranking
NIRF Overall Rankings 26 (2024) 23 (2023)
NIRF University Rankings 18 (2024) 12 (2023)
NIRF Research Rankings 36 (2024) 35 (2023)

Mode of Admission

  • One needs to take the WBJEE examination.
  • Admissions are done on the basis of rank in WBJEE through WBJEEB Counselling.
  • Candidate needs to satisfy additional eligibility requirements for admission to University of Calcutta including 60% marks (55% for Reserve Category students) in PCM subjects taken together.
  • 80% of the General category seats are reserved for Domicile students and 20% of the General category seats are open for All India students.

COURSES OFFERED

B.E./B.Tech. – 4 Years

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Technology
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Optics and Optoelectronics
  • Polymer Science and Technology

Fee Structure

INSTITUTE FEE

INSTITUTE FEE

Particulars Amount
One Time Fees ₹1,950
Tuition Fee (per Semester) ₹3,000
Other Fees (per Semester) ₹1,122
Total ₹6,072

HOSTEL FEE

Particulars Amount
Hostel Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) ₹300
One Time Fees ₹40
Hostel Seat Rent (per Year) ₹480
Electricity Charges (per Year) ₹960
Other Fees (per Year) ₹240
Total ₹2,020
Note: Mess charges to be paid as actual.

PLACEMENTS

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