Is Calcutta University better than Presidency University?

The table given below gives a brief overview of both institutes:

Calcutta University has earned many recognitions and honours to its name; it was awarded the 1st position among the state universities in QS BRICS & QS India University Rankings 2019. Scholarly and eminent personalities like Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Dr. Rajendra Prasad are alumni of this prestigious university. Key features about placement statistics:

• Highest salary package offered was 8LPA, in the last academic session.

• Median salary package offered was 4LPA, in the last academic session.

• Tie-ups with foreign universities like Oxford University, Princeton, University of Glasgow among many others.

• Top recruiters being Samsung, TCS, HSBC, Wipro and government agencies like ONGC, BSNL, CSIR.

In 2010, Presidency University formally received status of a distinguished university and since then has earned many recognitions like the Institute of Eminence by UGC. The diverse culture brought along with international students enables the holistic development of an individual and the collaboration with over 19 foreign universities helps increase the global outlook and aids in higher studies and fellowship programmes abroad. It is known that this institution has a very vibrant social and cultural life which in general helps improve soft skills, leadership and management skills. Key highlights of the placement statistics with around 70% average placement rate are:

• Highest salary package offered was 13LPA

• Average salary packages offered is 8LPA

• Tie-ups with foreign universities like Georgia State, University of Cambridge, Trinity college Dublin roll out scholarships and fellowship opportunities.

• Top recruiters are MU Sigma, Deloitte, Big Bazaar among many others.