Presidency University Kolkata (PU KOLKATA) - Admission

State University

NAAC A, UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University

NAAC A, UGC

Kolkata, West Bengal

Presidency University Admission 2023 (Ongoing): UG, PG and PhD Courses Admission Details

Updated On - February 07 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Presidency University Kolkata Admission 2023 is based on candidate merit in West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Presidency University, Kolkata is also known as Hindu College and Presidency College. It is a public, state university located in college street, Kolkata. It is established on 20 January 1817 and it is the oldest institution in the world to have no religious connection. Presidency university received the A grade with a score of 3.04/4.00 by NAAC. BY the UGC the Presidency University is recognized as an " Institute of National Eminence". Presidency University has been widely known as the finest centres for higher education in India. It was one of the first institutes of western type higher education in Asia. Candidates can check more details related to admission at Presidency University from this article.

Latest Update:

  • Admission is closed for the session 2022-2023. All existing students will be registered. Registered candidates are not allowed to cancel their admission. 
  • Application form will be available soon in January 2023 through online mode. 

Presidency University Admission 2023 Highlights

Given below are some important highlights of Presidency University admission:

Presidency University AdmissionHighlights
University Type State / Government
Approved ByNAAC, UGC
Exam Conducted PUBDET, PUMDET
Accepted ExamPUBDET, WBJEE
Application ModeOnline
Total courses33 Courses across 2 streams
Official Websitehttps://www.presiuniv.ac.in/

Presidency University Admission 2023 UG

Presidency University Kolkata offers  UG courses in BA(H) and B.SC(H) in various specializations in full-time mode. Admission is offered based on marks scored in the entrance test. The minimum eligibility criteria and selection process are given below-

CoursesSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Process
B.A (Hons)

BengaliCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate and 65% in Bengali  from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
EnglishCandidate must pass intermediate with 65% marks in aggregate from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
HindiCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in Hindi from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
HistoryCandidate must pass intermediate with 65% marks in aggregate from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
SociologyCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate  from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Performing ArtsCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate  from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Political ScienceCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate  from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
PhilosophyCandidate must pass intermediate with 60% marks in aggregate and 65% in English from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
EconomicsCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
B.Sc (Hons)

ChemistryCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with physics, chemistry and mathematics and 80% in chemistry from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
GeographyCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with any 3 of 11 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Geology) from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
GeologyCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with physics, chemistry, and mathematics from a recognized board Merit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
MathematicsCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with 80% in mathematics from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Physics
Candidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with 80% in mathematics + physics from a recognized board
Merit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
StatisticsCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with 80% in mathematics or statistics from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Life SciencesCandidate must pass intermediate with 70% marks in aggregate with 80% any life science-related subject  from a recognized boardMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 

Some key points are for undergraduate courses-

  • Admission in the various specialization of BA (H) and B.Sc (H) courses is on the basis of candidates’ scores in Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) conducted by WBJEEB
  • At one time each candidate can apply for a maximum of two honors subjects in one go
  • To take admission the candidate needs to pass intermediate with at least five recognized subjects along with English
  • The candidate who is shortlisted for two subjects can choose their favorite at the time of counselling

Presidency University Kolkata UG Application Process 2023

Presidency university application form can be filled online by the following the list given below-

  • Applicants must fill out an online application form accessible on the university's official website
  • Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application form
  • upload all the required document
  • upload recent photograph 
  • pay the application fees of Rs 500 by credit/debit card or through Net banking
Documents required at the time of PUBDET counselling:
  • The hard copy of PUBDET-2023 Application form
  • Rank card of PUBDET-2023 
  • Recent 2 passport size colored photograph
  • Class 10 and 12 original marks sheet
  • Caste certificate for reserved category candidates

Presidency University Kolkata PG Admission 2023

Presidency University Kolkata offers  UG courses in MA(H) and M.SC(H) with a wide range of specialization in full-time mode. Admission is offered based on marks scored in the entrance test. The minimum eligibility criteria and selection process are given below-

 

CoursesSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Process
MABengaliCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in Bengali (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
EnglishCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in English (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
HindiCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in Hindi (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
HistoryCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in History (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
SociologyCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in  Sociology (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
PhilosophyCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in Philosophy (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
M.SC.ChemistryCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Chemistry (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
 GeographyCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Geography (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Applied Economics Candidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Economics (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Applied GeologyCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Geology (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
MathematicsCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in  Mathematics (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
PhysicsCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in Physics  (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
StatisticsCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in  Statistics (honors) from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 
Life SciencesCandidate must have a bachelor's degree with 60% marks in  B.Sc with honors in any branch of biological science from a recognized universityMerit-based on PUBDET score followed by counselling 

Presidency University Kolkata PG Application Process 2023

Presidency university application form can be filled online by the following the list given below-

  • Applicants must fill out an online application form accessible on the university's official website.
  • Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application form.
  • Fill in the required details in the application form and upload all the required documents.
  • Upload a recent photograph along with the signature.
  • Pay the application fees of Rs 500 by credit/debit card or through Net banking.
Documents required at the time of PUBDET counselling:
  • A hard copy of the PUMDET-2023 Application form
  • Rank card of PUMDET-2023 
  • Recent 2 passport size colored photograph
  • Class 10 and 12 original marks sheet
  • Caste certificate for reserved category candidates

Presidency University Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2023

Presidency University Kolkata offers Ph.D. in a wide range of specializations in full-time mode. Admission is offered based on marks scored in the entrance test. The minimum eligibility criteria and selection process are given below-

Presidency University Ph.D. Specialization
BengaliHistoryChemistry
PhilosophySociologyPhysics
HindiPolitical ScienceGeography
Life SciencesGeologyMathematics
Economics
Eligibility Criteria oh P.HD course-
  • The candidate those are qualified in UGC or UGC-CSIR- NET / NET -LS  only they are eligible for taking admission
  • Candidate must have a masters degree or professional degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade "B"
  • Candidate get relaxation of 5% who belongs to SC/ ST category
Selection criteria of P.Hd-
  • Selection is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview

Presidency University Kolkata Ph.D. Application Process 2023

Presidency university application form can be filled online by the following the steps given below-

  • Applicants obtain the application form the university campus or Download the same from the official website of the university
  • Fill the application form and send it to the university along with attested copies. After receiving the application form, the admission committee will call the shortlisted candidate for the further interview round.
Document Required at the time of Admission
  • 10th and 12th original marks sheet
  • All the marks sheets/grade cards 
  • Master's degree certificate 
  • NOC from employer
  • Proposed Research summary

Admission through Presidency University Ph.D. Entrance Test

University conducts its own Ph.D. Entrance Test for which candidates have to fill the application form after fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate, or the minimum equivalent grade decided by the university in the entrance test to be shortlisted for the interview.

Interview/Viva-Voce

  • After qualifying for the entrance test, candidates have to attend the interview conducted by the respective Departmental Ph.D. committee of the University.
  • The interview/viva-voce process shall consist of assessing the candidate on the basis of his/her brief research proposal (of about 500 words) to the interview panel.
  • The proposal should highlight the applicant’s area of interest and an overview of his/her intended direction of research.

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