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 typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — CSAS / university counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
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 .
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for Presidency University — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's 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), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; 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 |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. 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
How do I get admission to Presidency University Kolkata?
Undergraduate admission is through the PUBDET entrance test and postgraduate through PUMDET, both conducted by WBJEEB. You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with the required subjects. Check current dates and cut-offs on the official Presidency University website.
What is the fee structure at Presidency University Kolkata?
Presidency is a state university, so fees are modest compared with private colleges, running to a few thousand rupees in registration and admission charges plus low per-semester fees. Exact amounts vary by programme; verify with the university.
What is the cut-off for Presidency University Kolkata?
Admission is merit-in-entrance based (PUBDET/PUMDET), so cut-offs shift each year by course and category. Science honours generally need strong Class 12 marks (often 70%+). Check the official counselling list for the current year rather than relying on estimates.
What courses does Presidency University Kolkata offer?
It offers BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MA, MSc and PhD programmes across arts, science and social science disciplines. It is a compact, research-oriented university rather than a large multi-stream campus.
Is Presidency University Kolkata good for placements?
Presidency is known for academics and research rather than a placement-driven model; many students pursue higher studies, research or civil services. It does not run large corporate placement drives like engineering colleges, so weigh it on academic strength, not packages.
What is the eligibility for BSc at Presidency University Kolkata?
You need to have passed Class 12 with the relevant science subjects and qualify PUBDET. Honours programmes typically expect fairly high Class 12 aggregates. Confirm the exact subject and percentage requirement on the official admission page.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF · the institution's official website