Aliah University is a state, minority-status university in Kolkata, West Bengal, tracing its heritage to Calcutta Madrasah, founded in 1780 by Warren Hastings as the first government-established educational institution in British India. It was elevated to full university status under the Aliah University Act, 2007, with classes beginning in the 2008-09 academic session.
Aliah University's degrees span Engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech), an Integrated MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, and B.Ed.
Undergraduate B.Tech admission uses WBJEE scores. Most other undergraduate and postgraduate programmes admit via the university's own Aliah University Admission Test (AUAT), an offline, objective-type test. Standard eligibility requires 50% marks in Class 12 for undergraduate programmes (45% for reserved categories) and 55% in a bachelor's degree for postgraduate programmes (50% for reserved categories).
Aliah University ranked in NIRF's 2024 India Rankings, Overall category, 101-150 band, and has continued submitting NIRF data through the 2026 cycle. It holds a NAAC grade of B+ with a CGPA of 2.64, Cycle 1, declared 29 November 2024.
Aliah University has earned NAAC grade B+ with a CGPA of 2.88, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Aliah University are approved by UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
With 5,000 students and 250 faculty members (~20:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Kolkata, West Bengal gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
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16 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | — | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | — | — |
| B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Electrical Engineering | — | 78 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | — | 18 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Electronics & Communication Engineering | — | 60 | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | — | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Civil Engineering | — | 78 | — | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.063L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.373L | — |
| Diploma in Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering | — | 18 | — | — |
| Diploma in Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | — | 78 | — | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.056L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
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