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Best Universities in Kolkata

In Kolkata, there are 25 universities. Out of which 17 are government and the rest 8 are privately held. Some of the best universities are Jadavpur University, WBSU, Calcutta University, UEM, etc. The lowest fee offered by the best university is 1.80k. The highest offered fee is 28.3lakh. University fees depend upon the courses and universities. These universities specialized in all types of programs like UG, PG, Ph.D and others.

Universities in Kolkata accept scores from popular entrance exams like WBJEE, NEET, CUET, JEE Mains, etc. Some of the universities also provide part time courses.

Best Universities in Kolakata: Entrance Exams Accepted

To be eligible and get into one of the best universities in Kolkata, students must pass 10+2 with minimum of 50% from a recognised board. Popular courses available in various streams that are provided by the best universities in Kolkata are B.Sc., B.A. (Hons), B.Tech., M.Sc., B.A., B.B.A., B.Pharma, M.Pharma, and more. Popular entrance exams accepted by the best universities in Kolkata are NEET PG, NEET, MAT, CAT, GATE, JEE Mains, and WBJEE, and a few of the college admissions are also merit-based.

Top 10 Best Universities in Kolakata

Best Universities in Kolkata with NIRF Ranking 2023

National Institute of Ranking Framework, ranks universities every year. These rankings are based on several parameters like performance of universities, etc. List of some universities in Kolkata with their NIRF ranking 2023 is given in the table.

University Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

Jadavpur University

4

Calcutta University

12

Presidency University

101-150

Popular Entrance Exam for Top Universities in Kolkata

Most popular entrance exams accepted by the top universities of Kolkata and their description are mentioned in the table.

Name of Exam

Description

WBJEE

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam is the entrance exam conducted by WBJEEB to take admission in engineering and technology, pharmacy, and architecture.

JEE Mains

NTA conducts All India Joint Entrance Exam (Mains) every year to take admission in different colleges that provide degrees in engineering and technology.

CUET

Common University Entrance Test is a national level exam conducted by NTA to take admission in different UG courses.

NEET

National Eligibility cum Entrance test is the national level entrance test for the students who want to pursue higher education in medical and health science courses.

CAT

Common Admission Test is an entrance exam to get admission in IIMs and B- School.

GATE

GATE is an all India exam to get admission in engineering and technology for undergraduate courses.

CLAT

Common Law Admission Test is an LLB entrance exam for different UG and PG courses. 


Top 10 Universities in Kolkata with their Top Specialisation


Top Specialisation offered by Best Universities in Kolkata

These 25 Universities offer a variety of courses under different programs. A list of these courses are given below.

BA and BSc course

  • Bengali

  • Mass Communication

  • History

  • Psychology

  • Tourism and Administration

  • Education

  • Food and Nutrition

  • Life Science

  • Mathematics

  • Agricultural Science

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Aliah University, Kolkata

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Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt
B.Ed
  • Fees : 1.40 Lakhs
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Brainware University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

Brainware University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.5/5158 Reviews
D.Pharma
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

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IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/557 Reviews
Careers360 Ranking: 78
Careers360 Ranking: 78
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics
  • Fees : 25 Lakhs
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
3.9/54 Reviews
Public/Govt

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.9/54 Reviews
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Careers360 Ranking: 61
BS and MS Biological Sciences Dual Degree
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

ISI Kolkata - Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
4.5/54 Reviews
Public/Govt

ISI Kolkata - Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.5/54 Reviews
Careers360 Ranking: 49
Careers360 Ranking: 49
Bachelor of Mathematics Hons
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/5228 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 9Careers360 Ranking: 18
NIRF Ranking: 9Careers360 Ranking: 18
BE Civil Engineering
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

JIS University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

JIS University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.4/515 Reviews
M.B.B.S
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.9/519 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
B.Sc Life Sciences Hons
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
4.4/59 Reviews
Public/Govt

Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.4/59 Reviews
B.Ed
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300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.9/548 Reviews
BBA Digital Marketing
  • Fees : 1.82 Lakhs
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Techno India University, Kolkata

300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
4.3/53 Reviews
Public/Govt

The Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/53 Reviews
MA Sanskrit
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.2/557 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 18Careers360 Ranking: 28
NIRF Ranking: 18Careers360 Ranking: 28
BA
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

WBSU Kolkata - West Bengal State University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
3.7/52 Reviews
Public/Govt
BA
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

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