What is the NIRF ranking of Presidency University, Kolkata?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Presidency University, Kolkata is placed in the 51–100 band among state public universities and in the 151–200 band among universities.

Is Presidency University, Kolkata a government or private institution?

Presidency University, Kolkata is a government institution in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 2010. It is affiliated to Affiliated University, West Bengal.

Which bodies approve or accredit Presidency University, Kolkata?

Presidency University, Kolkata lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

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Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal300 IntakeofflineFounded 2010Affiliated University, West Bengal

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Established: 2010
Institution type: Government
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Affiliation: Affiliated University, West Bengal
Approvals: UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025: 151–200 University, 51–100 State Public University
Website: presiuniv.ac.in/web

About Presidency University, Kolkata

Presidency University was founded in the year 1817. It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was the first ever in the state for western type higher education in the continent. At that time the name of the college was Hindoo College. Presidency University was established in the year 2010. Presidency University has been recognized by UGC and approved by NAAC. The university offers multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs in English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Chronology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, and some other science subjects. Admissions at Presidency University are conducted through common entrance examinations conducted separately for UG and PG courses by WBJEE. Presidency University has been widely known as one of the finest centers for higher education in India. It was one of the first institutes of Western-type higher education in Asia.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking list	Rank	Score
State Public University	51–100 band	—
University	151–200 band	—

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.

Admission 2027

Admission to Presidency University, Kolkata is highly competitive and primarily based on performance in national and state-level entrance examinations. Candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by the institution for each program. The general admission process involves submission of the application form along with required documents, verification of eligibility, and final admission based on merit or entrance test scores. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website of Presidency University, Kolkata for the latest admission notifications, important dates, and detailed eligibility requirements for each program.

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