Presidency University, Kolkata
A historic public university strong in the sciences and humanities.
Overview
Formerly Presidency College, one of India's oldest institutions with a distinguished record in physics, economics and the humanities.
Highlights
- NIRF · University · NAAC A
- 4 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1817 · Kolkata, West Bengal
Courses offered
4 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc — Physics (Hons) | UG · 3 yrs | 60 |
| B.A — Economics (Hons) | UG · 3 yrs | 80 |
| M.Sc — Physics | PG · 2 yrs | 40 |
| M.A — Economics | PG · 2 yrs | 40 |
Admission process
Admission to Presidency University is merit-based — through a national or state entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling and seat allotment.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process (JoSAA / CSAB / state / institute, as applicable).
- Fill & lock your programme and college choices in order of preference.
- Seats are allotted over multiple rounds — accept and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Eligibility and amounts vary each year — verify on the institute's financial-aid page.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary —, placement rate —.
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1817, Presidency University is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, with a student community of around .
On campus
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Modern laboratories & research centres
- Sports complex, gymnasium & student clubs
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
Facility details are indicative — confirm specifics on the official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for Presidency University — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report) rather than an unverifiable "average" — these are institute-level across all programmes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 4 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc — Physics (Hons) | ₹9,000 / yr | 60 |
| B.A — Economics (Hons) | ₹8,000 / yr | 80 |
| M.Sc — Physics | ₹12,000 / yr | 40 |
| M.A — Economics | ₹11,000 / yr | 40 |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is Presidency University the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh Presidency University against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Presidency University located?
Presidency University, Kolkata is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What courses does Presidency University offer?
Presidency University offers 4 programmes across levels — see the Courses tab above for the full list with fees and seats.
When was Presidency University established?
Presidency University was established in 1817.
Is Presidency University accredited?
Accreditation: NAAC A. Always verify current status with the accrediting body.
How do I get admission details for Presidency University?
Use the enquiry form on this page for admission information, or contact the institution's admission cell directly. Figures here are indicative — confirm the detail that applies to you.
Verify against: UGC·AICTE·NIRF · the institution's official website