Aliah University, also known as AU, is a government university established in the year 2008. Located in Kolkata, West Bengal, the university is administered under the Government of West Bengal. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute has not been ranked by NIRF in recent years according to available data. Aliah University offers a total of over 50 courses at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) levels. At the undergraduate level, the university offers courses like BTech, BSc, BA, and BBA, while at the postgraduate level, it offers MTech, MSc, MA, MBA, and MCA. Doctoral programmes are also available. The university provides admission primarily on the basis of the AUAT entrance exam.
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| Course Name | Entrance Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
| BTech | AUAT/ WBJEE/ JELET/ JEE Main |
| BSc | AUAT |
| MBA | AUAT |
| MSc | AUAT |
| MA | AUAT |
| MCA | AUAT |
Admission at Aliah University includes online application, appearing for the entrance exam, and seat allotment based on merit. Admission to its courses is generally based on entrance exam (AUAT) scores. Students must appear for AUAT for admission to most programmes. The university accepts 12th scores for undergraduate and UG scores for postgraduate courses, but also requires AUAT performance.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| WBJEE Results | August 7, 2025 |
| Admission starts | March 2026 |
| AUAT Application | March–April 2026 |
| AUAT Exam (UG/PG) | May 2026 |
| Result Declared | June 2026 |
| Counseling | June–July 2026 |
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| BCA | Applicants must have completed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, achieving a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. | Selection for the BCA programme is done strictly on a merit basis, evaluating candidates' academic performance in the qualifying examination. |
| LLM | Candidates should possess an LLB degree from a recognized university with at least 45% aggregate marks. | Admission to the LLM course is merit-based, considering marks obtained in the qualifying LLB degree. |
| BE/BTech | Aspirants must have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. | Selection is based on performance in the Aliah University Admission Test (AUAT) or through ranks obtained in WBJEE |
| BA (Hons) | Candidates are required to have passed Class 12 in a relevant stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. | Admission to the BA (Hons) programme is offered on a merit basis, judged by candidates' marks in the qualifying examination. |
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata (West Bengal)