Presidency University traces to Hindu College, founded in Kolkata in 1817, renamed Presidency College in 1855, and functioning for most of its history as a constituent college of the University of Calcutta before becoming an independent state university in 2010. Its historic College Street campus remains its primary identity, alongside a newer New Town campus that opened in 2019.
Presidency University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across its Natural and Mathematical Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences faculties, plus specialised programmes in Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Earth Sciences, Public Policy, and Data Informatics.
Undergraduate admission runs through PUBDET, the university's own entrance test conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, with Class 12 marks used as a qualifying rather than primary ranking criterion. Postgraduate admission runs through a separate open-quota process for its two-year master's programmes.
Presidency University ranked in NIRF 2025's University category, 151-200 band, and in the State Public University category, 51-100 band, both confirmed directly on nirfindia.org. It holds a NAAC grade of A with a CGPA of 3.13, Cycle 2, valid from 16 June 2024 through 15 June 2029.
Presidency University Kolkata has earned NAAC grade A+ with a CGPA of 3.55, placing it among accredited institutions recognised for teaching quality, research output, and campus infrastructure.
Programs at Presidency University Kolkata are approved by UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
Founded in 1817, Presidency University Kolkata brings 209+ years of institutional experience, strong alumni networks, and mature placement processes built over decades.
With 3,500 students and 200 faculty members (~17.5:1 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.
Presidency University's alumni include Amartya Sen and Abhijit Banerjee, both Nobel Memorial Prize laureates in Economic Sciences; Satyajit Ray, Academy Award-winning filmmaker; Subhas Chandra Bose, leader of the Indian independence movement; Satyendra Nath Bose, physicist known for Bose-Einstein statistics; Meghnad Saha, astrophysicist known for the Saha ionization equation; and Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India.
8 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
