How many universities are there in Kolkata?

16 universities in Kolkata are listed on ShikshaSphere — 12 government and 4 private, of which 2 are ranked in NIRF 2025.

Which is the top university in Kolkata?

By the ShikshaSphere Score, Jadavpur University (NIRF 2025 rank #9). The score's full formula is published on the methodology page.

Do universities in Kolkata offer hostels?

16 of the 16 universities in Kolkata list hostel accommodation.

What are the fees in Kolkata?

Annual tuition ranges from ₹0 to ₹40,000 across these universities. These are indicative figures for the prototype.

Universities in Kolkata — 16 listed with fees and NIRF ranks

JU

Jadavpur University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1955

NIRF #9NAAC A+UGCAICTENBA Verified

4.6(1,041) Compare

₹3 K – ₹15 K/yr

Median Package: 8 LPA
Top Programs: B.Tech, M.Tech, BA
Accepted Exams: University Entrance, JEE Main +2

Jadavpur University in Kolkata is widely regarded as the best state university in India.

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Presi

Presidency University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1817

NAAC AUGCUGC 2(f)&12B Verified

4.2(833) Compare

₹2 K – ₹10 K/yr

Median Package: 4.5 LPA
Top Programs: BA, MA, M.Sc
Accepted Exams: University Entrance, UGC-NET

Presidency University in Kolkata, formerly Presidency College (1817), is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Asia and became a state university in 2010.

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CU

University of Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1857

NIRF #39UGCAICTENBA Verified

4.2(979) Compare

₹2 K – ₹40 K/yr

Median Package: 4.5 LPA
Top Programs: BA, MA, M.Sc
Accepted Exams: University Entrance, JEE Main +2

The University of Calcutta, founded in 1857, is the first modern university in South Asia.

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West

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1995

UGCUGC 2(f)&12B Verified

0.0(0) Compare

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Median Package: —
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Brain

Brainware University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Private University · Estd. 2016

UGCUGC 2(f) Verified

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Adama

Adamas University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Private University · Estd. 2014

NAAC AUGCUGC 2(f) Verified

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Satya

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute SRFTI

Kolkata, West Bengal

Deemed University (Govt)

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The W

The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1999

NAAC A+ Verified

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Netaj

Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Open University · Estd. 1997

NAAC A Verified

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Rabin

Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1962

UGCUGC 2(f)&12B Verified

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Baba

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 2015

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Aliah

Aliah University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1880

NAAC B+UGCUGC 2(f)&12B Verified

0.0(0) Compare

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TCG C

TCG CREST University

Kolkata, West Bengal

Deemed University (Private)

UGCUGC Section-III Verified

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Techn

Techno India University, West Bengal

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Private University · Estd. 2012

NAAC B+UGCUGC 2(f) Verified

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India

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

Kolkata, West Bengal

Deemed University (Govt) · Estd. 1876

UGCUGC Section-III Verified

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The S

The Sanskrit College and University

Kolkata, West Bengal

State Govt University · Estd. 1824

UGCUGC 2(f) Verified

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Universities in Kolkata

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Jadavpur University

Presidency University

University of Calcutta

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

Brainware University

Adamas University

Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute SRFTI

The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences, Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata

Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University

Aliah University, Kolkata

TCG CREST University

Techno India University, West Bengal

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

The Sanskrit College and University

Universities in Kolkata — frequently asked