Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West BengalState UniversityEstd 2010
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About Presidency University Kolkata

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Presidency University Kolkata was established in 1817 and is recognised as an Institution of National Eminence by UGC. After functioning as a leading constituent college under Calcutta University for over a hundred years, the institution was established as a university in July 2010. Presidency University is accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade. The university has 17 departments that offers UG, PG and PhD programs in Arts and Science specialisations. Admission to all the courses offered by the Presidency University are based on marks scored in entrance examination or merit in the last qualifying exam.


Presidency University Kolkata Highlights

Established | type 2010 | State University
Approval UGC, NAAC, and AIU
Courses B. A/B.Sc./M.A./M.Sc./ PhD
Accepted Exam PUBDET/PUMDET/Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET)
Applications Available  Online 
Admission Criteria  Entrance-based
Official Website http://www.presiuniv.ac.in/

Presidency University Kolkata Ranking 2024

The university has acquired a prominent presence in multiple national and international rankings. Presidency University's ranking stood at 101-150 in the 'University (Overall)' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. 

Have a look at Presidency University Kolkata Ranking 2024

Ranking Agency Year Category Rank
NIRF (India) 2023 Universities 101
NIRF (India) 2023 Overall 151
QS Asian University Rankings 2024 Southern Asia 143
QS Asian University Rankings 2024 Asia 501-550

Presidency University Kolkata Courses & Fees

Presidency University offers courses like BA (Hons.), B.Sc (Hons.), MA, M.Sc & PhD. A brief information on these courses is tabulated below: 

Courses Eligibility Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.) Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 60%-65% from a relevant stream. Valid scores in PUBDET conducted by WBJEEB
B.Sc (Hons.) Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 70% from a relevant stream. Valid scores in PUBDET conducted by WBJEEB
MA Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% from a relevant stream. Valid Scores in PUMDET conducted by WBJEEB
M.Sc Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 60% from a relevant stream. Valid Scores in PUMDET conducted by WBJEEB
PhD Candidate must have passed PG with a minimum of 55% (50% for reserved category) from the same disciplinary field. Valid scores ion CSIR NET/ UGC NET.

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Presidency University Kolkata Admission

Admission at Presidency University Kolkata is based on entrance exams conducted by WBJEE like PUBDET for UG admission 2024 and PUMDET for PG admission 2024. Ph.D. Entrance Test is conducted within the university level for Doctoral course admission. Students must have a bachelor’s degree for PG admissions and master’s degree for research-level doctoral admission. Scoring a certain cut off will seal the admissions to the various courses offered here. 

The Presidency University application form and concerned entrance examination form can be filled online by following the given steps:

Application Procedure:

  • Visit the official portal of WBJEE.
  • Candidates opting for UG Programme will fill the application form of PUBDET and those opting for PG Programme will fill the PUMDET entrance exam application form.
  • For Ph.D. courses, visit the official portal of the university for more details. 
  • Register yourself by filling in all the particular details.
  • Upload scanned copies of documents, photograph, and signature as required.
  • The application fee is Rs. 500/- payable online through Net Banking/Credit card/Debit card.
  • Appear for the concerned exam to crack it.
  • Finalize your seat after verifying the originals and paying the fees. 

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Presidency University Kolkata Placements 2024

As per the NIRF Report 2024, a total of 101 students wer placed during the placement drive of 2023. Further, Presidency University median package offered to UG 3-year and PG 2-year students stood at INR 6 LPA and INR 7 LPA. 

The table given below shows major highlights on Presidency University Placement. 

Presidency University Kolkata UG Placement

Particulars 2023 2022 2021
No. of Students Placed 13 24 7
Median Package Offered INR 6 LPA INR 7 LPA INR 7 LPA

Presidency University Kolkata PG Placement 

Particulars 2023 2022 2021
No. of Students Placed 88 28 33
No. of Students Placed INR 7 LPA INR 7.24 INR 7 LPA

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Presidency University Kolkata Scholarships 

Presidency University provides many different scholarships to students for their higher studies. The students need to login to the portal of various scholarship sites in order to get the benefit. The official website provides access to different scholarships.

Few scholarships provided are:

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship/K3 Scholarship
  • Minority Scholarships 
  • Priyamvada Birla Scholarship
  • Sambhava Foundation Scholarship
  • Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation
  • Kanyashree Scholarship

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Presidency University Kolkata Facilities 

The University has a very well-maintained Infrastructure. It provides various facilities to be used by students & faculty members as follows:

  • Laboratory- The University provides discipline-based laboratory facilities to the students. Some of which include, Chemistry lab, Computer lab, Physics lab, and Biology lab. 
  • Hostel Facility- The Hostel provisions are for both girls as well as boys separately with basic amenities like mess facility, library, Wi-Fi, indoor sports, and transportation, etc. The hostel will be provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Corporate Society- The Presidency University operates Co-operative society is a voluntary organization of persons to look after each other's mutual cooperation. 
  • Miscellaneous Facilities- Other Facilities include Library, E-Classroom, Auditorium, Medical Facilities, Cafeteria, Wi-Fi facility, Virtual Labs, Sports Complex, and IT Infrastructure, etc. 

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Presidency University Kolkata Faculty 

Presidency University, Kolkata has 17 departments and each department has very well renowned, highly educated and encouraging faculty members. The staff stats are:

  • Administrative staff: 220
  • Doctorate holders: 3

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Presidency University Kolkata FAQs

Ques. How is the Mathematics Department in Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The Presidency University Kolkata provides highly educated teachers and professors in every respective field. The Department deals with pure mathematics. The teachers give lecture and doubt clearance session is also scheduled for the students. The department provides various facilities to the students such as labs, Wi-Fi, AC, and Library.

Ques. What are the entrance exams scheduled for the UG and PG programs at Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The entrance exam scheduled for the UG program is PUBDET & for the PG program is PUMDET AT Presidency University Kolkata. The exams are conducted by WBJEE board.

Ques. Does Presidency University Kolkata provide on-campus or off-campus hostel accommodations?

Ans. The Presidency University Kolkata provides off-campus hostel accommodations for girls and for boys it is just behind the University. It also provides a free transport facility to the campus and back.

Ques. What is the highest package of Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. Presidency University Kolkata offers the highest package of INR 13 LPA.

Ques. How is student life at Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The Presidency University Kolkata gives a liberal, open-minded, & positive thinking environment. The study pattern here includes English pronunciation by both teachers and students. It maintains the decorum of the University. The students get a friendly environment which feels like home and get access to various campus facilities.

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Presidency University Kolkata Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}
8 Courses
2,050 - 2,125 (1st Year Fees) 10+215 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
BA {Hons.}
8 Courses
2,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+215 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
M.Sc
12 Courses
2,295 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
MA
8 Courses
2,220 - 5,100 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
Ph.D
17 Courses
6,700 - 14,500 (Total Fees) Post Graduation20 Feb 2024

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Courses Offered By Presidency University Kolkata 2024

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EnglishPolitical ScienceGeographical SciencesEconomicsHistoryStatisticsSocial SciencePhysicsChemistryMathematicsHindiPhilosophyBengaliGeographyChemical ScienceApplied EconomicsBiotechnologyCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation TechnologyElectrical & ElectronicsElectronics & CommunicationGeneralHealth Care ManagementLife SciencesMechanical EngineeringMicrobiologyPerforming ArtsPetrochemical EngineeringPublic Administration
Degree :
B.Sc {Hons.}BA {Hons.}BEBE {Hons.}BE {Lateral}B.TechMAM.ScPh.D
Program Type :
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Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,050 - 2,125
8 Courses4 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

15 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
Master of Arts [MA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,220 - 5,100
8 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation
8 Courses4 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

15 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
Master of Science [M.Sc] 
1st Yr Fees:₹2,295
12 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation
Ph.D 
Fees:₹6,700 - 14,500
17 Courses3 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

Application Date:

20 Feb 2024

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Presidency University Kolkata Rankings 2024

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Presidency University Kolkata NIRF Ranking

#151out of 200 in India 2023
#9 in West Bengal
NIRF

Presidency University Kolkata Outlook Ranking

#17out of 50 in India 2020
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Presidency University Kolkata QS I-GAUGE Rating

Rated Gold in 2023
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Presidency University Kolkata Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of Presidency University Kolkata

director
Prof. Anuradha Lohia
Assistant Professor
Dr. Moloy Rakshit
Department of Bengali
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mostak Ahamed
Department of Bengali
Associate Professor
Dr. Rabindranath Bhattacharyya
Department of Biological Science
Professor
Dr. Bijan Das
Department of Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Dr. Adity Bose
Department of Chemistry
Professor
Dr. Pradip Basu
Department of Political Science
Associate Professor
Dr. Abdus Samad Gayen
Department of Political Science
Assistant Professor
Zaad Mahmood
Department of Political Science
Gitashree Mondal
Assistant Professor
Anjan Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Arpita Barua
Assistant Professor
Sana Rahaman
Assistant Professor

Presidency University Kolkata College Details

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86/1 College Street
Kolkata - 700073
West Bengal, India
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