University of Calcutta, Kolkata
- Fees / year
- ₹5,000 - ₹50,000
- Median salary
- ₹10 LPA
- Placed
- 59.1%
- NIRF Overall
- #47
- Established
- 1857
About University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1857
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Affiliation
- State University (UGC)
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #47 Overall, #39 University, #15 State Public University
- Median salary
- ₹10 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 59.1%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 11,2512023–24
- Website
- caluniv.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Calcutta University.
- #15State Public UniversityScore 62.75 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #39UniversityScore 55.17 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #47OverallScore 55.91 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #48ResearchScore 45.83 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
59.1%
Placement rate
₹10 LPA
Median salary
140
placed of 237 graduates
70
went on to higher studies
140 of the 237 students who graduated from University of Calcutta, Kolkata's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (59.1%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. 70 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
61.4%
of students reimbursed
6,909
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 6,909 of 11,251 students at University of Calcutta, Kolkata (61.4%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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(10)University of Calcutta, Kolkata: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of University of Calcutta, Kolkata?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, University of Calcutta, Kolkata is ranked #15 among state public universities, #39 among universities, #47 overall and #48 for research. NIRF lists it as Calcutta University.
How are placements at University of Calcutta, Kolkata?
In the data University of Calcutta, Kolkata submitted to NIRF 2025, 140 of the 237 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (59.1%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. Another 70 went on to higher studies.
Is University of Calcutta, Kolkata a government or private institution?
University of Calcutta, Kolkata is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1857. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).
Which bodies approve or accredit University of Calcutta, Kolkata?
University of Calcutta, Kolkata lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
Do students at University of Calcutta, Kolkata get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 6,909 of its 11,251 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 5,260 through state and central government schemes and 1,649 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at University of Calcutta, Kolkata?
11,251 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 60.1% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for University of Calcutta, Kolkata on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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