Calcutta University (also known as University of Calcutta) [CU], Kolkata established in 1857 is a State University, currently having 26th position in NIRF Ranking 2024 and 179 score out of 0 in QS Asia 2025. CU Kolkata is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in Calcutta University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level.
| Institute Name | Calcutta University, Kolkata |
| Also Known As | University of Calcutta, Kolkata |
| Estd. Year | 1857 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Chancellor | Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar |
| Address | 87/1 College Street, Senate House, Kolkata - 700073, West Bengal, India |
| Contact Number | 033-22410071, 22410074, 22414984, 22414989, 22412850 |
| Official Website | https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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26 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 23 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 15 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 11 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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2 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 1 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 2 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) | |
 |
771-780 | 2026 (World) |
| 751-760 | 2025 (World) | |
| 187 | 2024 (Asia) | |
| 801-1000 out of 1500 | 2023 (World) | |
| 801-1000 out of 1500 | 2022 (World) | |
| 801-1000 out of 1500 | 2021 (World) | |
 |
1001-1200 out of 2345 | 2023 (World) |
| 1201+ out of 2112 | 2022 (World) | |
| 1001+ out of 1526 | 2021 (World) |
