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Best Government Universities in Kolkata

In Kolkata there are a total of 17 government universities that provide a wide range of courses. Some of the known Universities are IIM, IISER, Jadavpur University, Presidency University and others. Fees of these best universities range Rs.1.80k to 25 lakhs depending on the courses. These universities provide education in various streams like B.A, B.Sc., M.com, Law, Medical, Engineering, etc. NEET PG, WBJEE, JEXPO are the entrance exams to get admission in the universities.

There are also 2 universities among them that also provide distance education.

Best Government Universities in Kolkata in NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institute of Ranking Framework ranks colleges based on their performance. NIRF changes its ranking every year. Among those universities, there are 3 such universities that are listed in NIRF Ranking 2023. List of 3 such kolkata universities according to NIRF Ranking 2023.

Top 10 Government Kolkata Universities with Their Fees

Universities' fees depend upon the different courses offered by the various universities.

Top Universities Admission Process

Name of Exam

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PUMDET

PUMDET exam is conducted every year by the Presidency University to get admission in the Post Graduate courses

JEXPO

West Bengal State Council of Technical Education conducts state level exam JEXPO for the 12 pass out candidates to take admission in engineering Diploma courses in Polytechnic institute.

NEET PG

National Entrance cum Eligibility Test- Post Graduate is the national level entrance exam to get admission to medical courses.

NIPER JEE

National Institute of Pharmaceutical and Research conducts NIPER JEE for the admission in Masters and Ph.D programmes. 

WBJEE

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam is the state level exam conducted by the West Bengal to get admission in the engineering colleges of the state.

Top Specialization of the Best Kolkata Universities

These Universities offer courses in various branches like MA, MSC, BA, Bcom and others. List of the courses are mentioned below.

  • M.Com

  • MA Bengali

  • Diploma in civil engineering

  • PGD educational management

  • MS space Physics

  • Diploma in veterinary pharmacy

  • LLD

  • MS Pharma medicinal chemistry

  • Diploma in business analytics

  • Advance diploma in english language teaching.

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Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata

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Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata

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IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/557 Reviews
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IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
3.9/54 Reviews
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IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.9/54 Reviews
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Ph.D Computational and Data Sciences
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ISI Kolkata - Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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ISI Kolkata - Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.5/52 Reviews
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Bachelor of Mathematics Hons
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Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/5227 Reviews
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Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata

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Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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B.Sc Life Sciences Hons
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Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.5/58 Reviews
B.Ed
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The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/53 Reviews
MA Sanskrit
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Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt
B.V.Sc and Animal Husbandry
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