Calcutta University offers various courses at certificate, diploma, undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and diploma levels. The University of Calcutta courses are offered in the stream of science, arts, commerce, technology, business management, education, journalism, law, agriculture, home science, music, and fine arts with the help of its 152 affiliated colleges. Admission to the majority of CU courses is based on merit. However, the Calcutta University Entrance Examination (CUEE) is conducted for admission to a few courses such as Pre-MA or BBA. Also, Research Eligibility Test (RET) is also conducted for admission to the Calcutta University PhD programme.
Students who are planning to enrol at the university can take a look at the below-mentioned table for the University of Calcutta courses and fee structure along with duration, eligibility criteria and exams accepted for admission.
Courses | Total Fees (In Rs) | Duration | Eligibility | Exams Accepted |
M.Sc | 1,68,000 | 2 years | Class 12: 45% | CBSE 12, WBCHSE |
MA | 68,000 | 2 years | Graduation: 40-55% | CUEE |
MBA/PGDM | 5,90,000 | 2 years | Graduation: 50% | CAT/CMAT/JEMAT |
B.Sc | 3,46,000 | 3 years | Class 12: 30-80% | CBSE 12, WBCHSE |
BA | 3,51,000 | 3 years | Class 12: 30-85% | CBSE 12, WBCHSE |
B.Com | 2,66,000 | 3 years | Class 12: 30-60% | |
BE/B.Tech | 40,500 | 4 years | Class 12: 60% | WBJEE |
B.Ed | 1,17,000 | 2 years | NA | CBSE 12, WBCHSE |
BA LLB | 3,22,000 | 5 years | Class 12: 45% | |
M.Com | 1,28,000 | 3 years | Graduation: 40% | NA |
PG Diploma | 45,000 | NA | Graduation: 45-50% | |
ME/M.Tech | 1,44,000 | 2 years | Class 12: 60%; Graduation: 60% | GATE |
BA (Hons) | 64,000 | 3 years | Class 12: 50-60% | CBSE 12, WBCHSE |
BBA | 1,61,000 | Class 12: 55-60% | CUEE | |
BBM/BMS | 2,35,000 | Class 12: 60% | CBSE 12, WBCHSE | |
M.Ed | 5,51,000 | 2 years | Graduation: 55% | NA |
Certificate | 3,26,000 | NA | Graduation: 50% | |
B.Lib.I.Sc. | 2,95,000 | 1 years | NA | |
M.Phil | 1,90,000 | 2 years | NA | CUEE |
PhD | NA | 3 years | Graduation: 55% | RET |
The University of Calcutta courses is approved by UGC and AICTE. Students can choose among various specialisations offered with the courses at the university. The courses offered by the University of Calcutta have an affordable fee structure. The faculties teaching these Calcutta University courses have distinguishable experience in their fields.
Below mentioned is the University of Calcutta fees structure for some of the popular courses:
Hostel Fees For UG Students
The table below will show the fees for Calcutta University hostels for UG students.
Parameters | Details |
Admission fee equivalent to 1 month’s seat rent | Rs 35/ Rs 40 |
Seat rent for the session i.e. July to June | Rs 35/ Rs 40 per month |
Furniture fee for the session | Rs 10 X 12 |
Utensil fee for the session | Rs 10 X 12 |
An electricity charge of Rs 80 per month from the month of publication of the admission list till the end of the session is to be deposited. |
Hostel Fees for Research Scholars
The table below will show the fees for Calcutta University hostels for PG students.
Parameters | Details |
Admission fee equivalent to 1 month’s seat rent | Rs 200 |
Seat rent | Rs 200 per month |
Utensil fee | Rs 10 per month |
Furniture fee | Rs 10 per month |
Electricity charge | Rs 80 per month |
Caution deposit (refundable) | Rs 500 (one-time) |
Students can pay fees for the University of Calcutta courses via both offline and online modes. All other types of payment can be done through the below-mentioned modes.
Modes of Payment:
Cash: Candidates can pay the different types of fees in cash to the college office.
Debit/credit card: Candidates can also pay the CU fees by using credit or debit cards.
UPI: Candidates can pay through the UPI apps.
Demand Draft: A demand draft can be sent in the name of the university.
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