Calcutta University (CU KOLKATA) - Admission

State University

NAAC A, UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University

NAAC A, UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

Calcutta University Admission 2023: UG & PG Application

Updated On - February 17 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Calcutta University provides admission in various undergraduates, postgraduates, and Ph.D. courses into its affiliated colleges. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria have to fill the online application form. University provides admission into some courses on the basis of its entrance exams and for some courses, admission is provided on the basis of merit list on the qualifying exam for the selection procedure. Candidates can check more information about the University Of Calcutta Admission 2023 courses, eligibility criteria, entrance exam from this article.

Calcutta University Application Form 2023

The University of Calcutta will release the online registration form for admission into various courses such as B.Sc., BA LLB, B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Com, MA/M.Sc, M.Ed, and B.Ed. Candidates have to fill in details like personal details, academic details and have to upload the scanned photograph and signature. To completely submit the application form, after filling in all the details candidates have to pay the application fee as per the course through online mode. 

How To Fill Calcutta University 2023 Application Form?

Given below are the steps to fill the application forms for University of Calcutta Admission 2023:

  • Step 1: Visit the Calcutta University official website.
  • Step 2: Click on the "Admission 2023" tab and register by providing the email ID, name, date of birth, and password of at least 8-16 characters.
  • Step 3: Login again with the password and email id provided at the time of registration to access the application form.
  • Step 4: After that, fill all the following required information:
    • Personal Information
    • Academic Information
    • Employment Information (if required)
    • Payment Information
  • Step 5:  Candidates have to fill in the details and upload the images in their prescribed format on the personal information page
  • Step 6: On the academic information and employment information page, candidates have to fill in the qualification details and employment information (if required) and then proceed to the payment option.
  • Step 7: Candidates are advised to check the details once after the payment of the application fee.
  • Step 8: Print out the fee receipt and application form for future use.

Documents To Be Sent Along With University Of Calcutta 2023 Application Form

Candidates applying for B.Tech, B.Sc (Food & Nutrition &Human Development), have to send the application form to the University along with documents given below:

For B.Sc (Food & Nutrition &Human Development)
  • Class X Certificate/ Marksheet
  • SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PWD/BPL certificate
  • Aadhar Card Photocopy
For B.Tech
  • Allotment letter from WBJEEB Board
  • Candidate's fitness medical certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner with his/her Height, measurement of the chest, condition of eye-sight and hearing, bodily infirmities etc.
  • Class X and XII Mark-sheets
  • Birth Certificate
  • Admit Card Copy as generated by WBJEEB Board
  • Category certificates for SC/ST/OBC- A/OBC-B/PWD /TFW candidates.
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Two recent color passport size photo
  • Copy of Aadhar Card

Calcutta University 2023 Application Fee

After filling the details in the University of Calcutta application form 2023, candidates have to pay the registration fee which varies according to the course and category of candidates. Candidates can check the registration fee for the different courses from the table given below:

University of Calcutta Registration Fee 
CoursesFee for General/OBCFee for SC/ST/PWD
M.ComRs. 200Rs. 100
B.Ed & M.EdRs. 300Rs. 150
M.Tech.Rs. 400Rs. 200
LLMRs. 400Rs. 200
B.TechRs. 200Rs. 100
M.A & M.ScRs. 200Rs. 100
B.A. L.L.BRs 500Rs.250
 Mode of Payment: 
University of Calcutta registration fee can be paid in the online mode via credit card, debit card, net banking etc.

Calcutta University Result 2023

The University of Calcutta will release entracne exam results along with the merit list for the various courses on the official website caluniv.ac.in. The merit list will be released in pdf format. University will release the merit list of all the courses of only qualified candidates. Such candidates will have to report at the counseling centre for the document verification process. A merit list carries information such as the qualified candidates' rank, as seats will be allotted on the basis of their ranks and choice of preferences. In any two candidates are supposed to get the same rank then such candidates will get rank on the basis of tie-breaking criteria.

How to Check Calcutta University 2023 Result?

Candidates can check the result of the entrance exam by following the mentioned below steps:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website and select the course applied for.
  • Step 2: Click on the result and open the merit list.
  • Step 3: Press Ctrl + F and search name in the merit list.

University of Calcutta Admission Process

Candidates will be selected and seats will be allotted on the basis of the following details for all the courses:

  • B.Ed  – Candidates will be selected on the basis of his/her rank in the merit list and the choices fill the at the time or registration.
  • MA/M.Com/M.Sc. – 60% of seats will be allotted on the basis of the qualification degree marks. Whereas rest of 40% of seats will be allotted to the Non- Candidates and the rest of the CU candidates on the basis of his/her rank in the entrance exam. Candidates need to provide choices at the time of registration.
  • B.Sc. (FN & H.D) – On the basis of the qualifying examination, a merit list will be provided by the University of Calcutta. Selected candidates have to appear in the counseling process at the date and time, the venue provided in the call letter along with the documents required by the authority and the written application of choices of colleges and courses.
  •  B.Tech – On the basis of the score and rank in the WBJEE exam, candidates will be selected. For admission, candidates have to fill the choices of college and courses in the application form in the order preferences.
  • M.Tech – 60% seats will be allotted to the B.Tech/MCA graduates of Calcutta University and rest of the 40% seats will be filled on the basis of the entrance exam. Candidates must need to appear in the interview along with the documents for verification. On the basis of candidate's performance in exam and interview, University will release the list of qualified candidates who will be provided admission in the desired college.
Documents required at the time of M.Tech interview –
  1. Online generated application form with e-receipt of Challan..
  2. Date of Birth and Age Certificate
  3. Original Mark Sheet and Certificates of all preceding examinations
  4. GATE/GPAT scorecard (based on the data provided by the candidates)
  5. Photocopy of Aadhar Card
  6. Physically disabled certificates issued by the Government of West Bengal
  7. Employees have to bring with them “No Objection Certificate / Sponsorship Certificate” (as per prescribed format)

Calcutta University 2023 B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Calcutta University 2023 B.Tech is mentioned in the below points.

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to be admitted to B.Tech (Regular) courses.
  • Candidates must have completed B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science / B.Sc. Hons. in Mathematics (C.U. current year) with Physics / Statistics / Computer Science as one of the Genl. Subjects / B.Sc. Hons. in Statistics (C.U. current year) with Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science as one of the General subjects for admission to
  • B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering.
  • Candidates must have a B.Sc (Hons.) degree in Physics to be admitted to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electrical Engineering/ Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Applicants must have a B.Sc (Hons.) degree in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics to be admitted to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Chemical Engineering.
  • Applicants must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) degree in the relevant area to be admitted to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Radio Physics & Communication/ Information Technology/ Jute and Fibre Technology.

Calcutta University 2023 UG Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Calcutta University 2023 UG mentioned in the below points.

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 to be admitted to BA (General)/ B.Sc (General)/ BA + B.Li.Sc/ B.Sc + B.Li.Sc/ B.Sc + B.Li.Sc.
  • Candidates must have completed 10+2 with English as a necessary subject in order to be admitted to B.Com.
  • Candidates for admission to B.Sc (Hons.) in Food & Nutrition must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in Chemistry.
  • Candidates must have a 50 percent aggregate in Sociology/Psychology/Education/Home Management/Physics & Chemistry/Chemistry & Biology to be admitted to B.Sc (Hons.) in Human Development.
  • Candidates must have a 50 percent aggregate in 10+2 to be admitted to BA (H).
  • Candidates for admission to BA.LLB. must have a 10+2 grade point average of 45 percent or higher.

Calcutta University 2023 PG Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Calcutta University 2023 PG mentioned in the below points.

  • Applicants must hold a Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline to be admitted to (MA/M.Sc) / MA / M.Sc / M.Sc (Ag.).
  • Candidates must have a B.Sc (H) in Chemistry with a minimum of 55 percent to be admitted to M.Sc in
  • Chemistry / Environmental Science.
  • Applicants must have a B.Sc. with Honors (Major) in all Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, B.Agr, B.Tech (Biotechnology), and MBBS to be admitted to the M.Sc. in Biotechnology programme.
  • Applicants for admission to the M.Sc. in Genetics programme must have a minimum of 50% in their B.Sc. (Hons.) and a minimum of 60% in their average in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or its equivalent.
  • Applicants must have at least 55 percent honours in a relevant subject and 60 percent in 10+2 to be admitted to M.Sc in Atmospheric Science / Biophysics & Molecular Biology.
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 40% in their qualifying degree to be admitted to MA (Education).
  • Applicants must have a BA (Hons.) degree or a Pre-MA grade of 45 percent to be admitted to MA (French).
  • Applicants for M.Com admission must have a B.Com. or a graduation from IGNOU, NSOU, or other distance education programmes from West Bengal universities.
  • Candidates must have completed a B.A. L.L.B (Hons.) / B.A. L.L.B. / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B (Hons.) / L.L.B (Hons.) /
  • Applicants for admission to M.Li.Sc must have a B.Ed / B.Li.Sc / BA-B.Ed/ B.Li.Sc/ BA-B.Ed/ B.Sc-B.Ed or equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent in aggregate. OR D.El. Ed/ D.Ed with Honors in BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com with an aggregate of 55 percent. OR a Special B.Ed. with an overall grade of 55 percent. OR Regular MA / M.Sc / M.Com. OR Honors MA / M.Sc / M.Com.
  • Applicants must hold a graduate degree to be considered for admission to the Integrated MLIS programme.
  • Applicants for admission to the M.Ed programme must have a B.Ed with a minimum of 50% in the undergraduate degree / B.Sc-B.Ed / BA-B.Ed / B.El.Ed with a minimum of 55 percent in the aggregate. As of June 30 of the entrance year, you must be 55 years old (50 years for SC/ST/PWD). Candidates with a D.Ed/ D.El.Ed and a 55 percent UG Hons. degree are eligible.

Calcutta University 2023 Selection Procedure

B.Tech
  • Applicants must have taken the West Bengal Board of Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) to be admitted to B.Tech (Regular) programmes. The ultimate decision will be made based on the results of the WBJEE exam, which will be followed by counselling.
  • The JELET score is used to determine admission to B.Tech (Lateral Entry).
  • CU and non-CU applicants must take the University Level Entrance Test to be admitted to B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering.
UG Courses
  • Admission to BA (General), B.Sc. (General), BA (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.), and B.Com is based on merit in the qualifying examination.
  • The university administers an Entrance Test for admission to the BA.LLB programme.
PG Courses
  • Admission to the M.Sc programme at CU will be based on the results of an Entrance Test.
  • Admission to CU's MA / (MA/M.Sc) / M.Com programmes will be based on academic performance in qualifying exams.
  • Admission to CU's MA / M.Sc in Human Rights will be based on the results of a written test.
    Acceptance into M.
  • Admission to LL.M. / M.Sc (Ag.) is based on merit obtained in a university-conducted Entrance Test.
  • Admission to the Integrated M.Li.Sc programme is based on academic merit, with an Admission Test following.

Calcutta University 2023 Seat Details

Given below are the total seats offered by the Calcutta University of all the courses that candidate must be familiar with:

University Of Calcutta Seat Matrix
CourseSeats
M.A./M.Com257
BA LLB120
M.Ed50
M.Com ( CU Candidates)251
M.Com (40% SEATS FOR C.U, NON-C.U candidates)168

Courses Offered by the University of Calcutta

Given below are the list of courses provided by University of Calcutta. Candidate must check the eligibility criteria before applying for any course:

  • M.Tech
  • MLIS
  • BA LLB
  • B.Ed
  • BLIS
  • MA
  • M.Sc
  • M.Com
  • B.Tech
  • LLM
  • M.Ed
  • B.Sc.
  • M.Phil
  • Ph.D

Calcutta University Admission Highlights

 Given below are the highlights of University of Calcutta Admission process:

University of Calcutta Admission Highlights 
Name of the UniversityCalcutta University
Type of the UniversityState University
Basic Admission Criteria

WBJEE: B.Tech

University Entrance+ Interview: M.Tech, MA, M.Sc, M.Ed, LL.M

Merit-Based: MA, M.LiSc, B.Ed

M.Phil/ Ph.D: RET+ Interview

MBA: CAT/ MAT

Application ModeBoth Online & Offline
CounsellingCounselling by WBJEEB for B.Tech course
ReservationYes

About Calcutta University

The University of Calcutta was established on 24 January 1857 and was the first institution that was established as multidisciplinary in Asia. In India, it is considered as a ‘Five Star University’. It was ranked as 12th in the NIRF ranking of India in 2019 and in QS world rankings 2023 of Top 1000 universities, Calcutta University is ranked between 801-1000. Currently, the university has 18 research centers, 136 affiliated colleges across West Bengal, and 11,000 post-graduate candidates. 

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