The Presidency University was earlier established in 1817 as ‘Hindoo College’ and later renamed to ‘Presidency College of Bengal’ in 1855. Later on, it started operations as a University in 2010. The State Public University located in Kolkata, West Bengal is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC.
The Presidency University is known for being one of the first Western-type higher education institutions in Asia, high quality education & its notable alumni. The University has around 16+ Departments such as English, Mathematics, Political Science, Life Sciences, and so on. Eligible students can take admission in the courses offered at UG, PG, and Doctoral Levels.
The Presidency University Kolkata ranking by NIRF is on a band of 151-200 in the ‘Overall’ category in 2024.
Vision: The Presidency University envisions becoming a centre of excellence & holistic education, and impart a balanced knowledge, research & innovation. It aims to create awareness among the students for being ethically responsible and nurture their intellectual minds to contribute to the growth of the society.
Mission: The mission of the Presidency University is to create advanced educational domains through interdisciplinary methods & analysis. It also desires to collaborate with the academic Institutes worldwide to facilitate International exposure to the students.
| Institute Name | Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Estd. Year | 2010 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Anuradha Lohia |
| Address | 86/1 College Street, Kolkata - 700073, West Bengal, India |
| Contact Number | 033-40529887, 40529999 |
| Official Website | https://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/ |
Go through the below-outlined table for details about the eligibility criteria of the Presidency University Kolkata Courses:
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Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A (Hons.) |
* Students who have an International ‘A’ Level / International Baccalaureate with English should have studied at least 3 subjects at IGCSE level or 3 subjects at ‘A’ Level. |
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B.Sc (Hons.) |
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M.A (English) |
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M.Sc (Life Sciences) |
* Students belonging to the SC / ST categories must have secured a minimum 41.25% / 4.50 CGPA, 49.5% / 5.40 CGPA for OBC - A & OBC - B, and 52.25% / 5.70 for PwD categories. |
Note: There is no minimum / maximum age limit for admission in the UG & PG courses. Additionally, for UG courses, students must have scored valid marks in the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET).
Admission Process
Candidates who wish to study in the programs offered by the Presidency University Kolkata can apply for admission through its online portal only. For UG courses, admission seats will be filled as per the merit list of the entrance test i.e., PUBDET conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB). Followed by this, counselling will be conducted.
For admission in PG programs, the General Merit Rank (GMR) of individual students & a General Merit List will be prepared on the basis of their marks in the respective qualifying exams.
* For admission in the PG programs, candidates are permitted to apply for one subject only.
Reservation Criteria
The Presidency University grants admission in the Undergraduate & Postgraduate programs according to the reservation norms of the West Bengal State Higher Education Institutions, Department of Higher Education, and the Government of West Bengal. Reservation seats are offered to the students belonging to the SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / PwD categories of West Bengal.
* For details regarding the eligibility requirements of the other programs and the reservation criteria, please visit the official website of the University.
Documents Required
The Presidency University awards different types of scholarship schemes to the students so that everyone can have access to equal educational opportunities. Eligible students can take benefits of the following scholarship schemes:
* For detailed information about the above-listed & other scholarships and their eligibility conditions, students can refer to the official website of the Presidency University.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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17 out of 50 | 2020 (State Private Universities) |
The University has a Placement Cell dedicated to grooming the students as per the current industrial trends & guiding them to choose the suitable career domain that aligns with their interests and skills.
The cell builds networks with various industries to conduct the Presidency University Kolkata Placement drives and facilitate employment offers, research projects, and Internship opportunities to the students.
Some of the activities organised by the University’s Placement Cell for the overall development of the students are listed below:
Students of the University have been previously hired by the leading companies such as HSBC, PWC, KPMG Global Services, Genpact, Deloitte, Wipro, Tata, Infosys, Federal Bank, IBM, etc.
The Presidency University Kolkata Campus is spread across a land area of approximately 9.15 acres. The University offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure including, Wi-Fi connectivity, smart classrooms, and friendly infrastructure specifically for the specially-abled students.
The other major amenities available in the campus premise for the students are given below:
