About Presidency University, Kolkata
Presidency University on College Street, Kolkata is a West Bengal public university that runs four-year BA and BSc honours-with-research programmes in 17 subjects, master’s courses and PhD research.
Presidency University traces its history to the Hindu College of Kolkata and today runs from its main campus at 86/1 College Street, with a second campus in New Town near the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre. Its undergraduate offer is a four-year, eight-semester BA or BSc (Honours with Research). Arts subjects include Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology, while science subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Biotechnology (taught at the New Town campus). In 2026 the university offered 764 UG seats. It also runs one-year and two-year master’s courses and admits PhD scholars, and has departments such as the School of Astrophysics and the Institute of Health Sciences.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Accepts: Presidency University Admission Test |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science Accepts: Presidency University Admission Test |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit, Entrance test
Students apply online for the BA or BSc (Honours with Research); in 2026 the window ran from 19 May to 1 June with a Rs 500 application fee. For Category A subjects, merit is based on an academic score worked out from Class 10 and Class 12 marks, while Category B subjects (such as Chemistry, Economics, History, Life Sciences, Political Science and Statistics) use a two-hour MCQ admission test. General candidates need at least 60% in arts or 70% in science in the best four Class 12 subjects. Master's and PhD admissions have separate notices.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Kolkata
Rabindra Bharati University
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata
Department of Applied Optics and Photonics, University of Calcutta
Department of Law, University of Calcutta
Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta
Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics, University of Calcutta
Frequently asked questions
How long is the undergraduate programme at Presidency University?
Four years (eight semesters), as BA or BSc Honours with Research.
Is there an entrance test?
Only for Category B subjects such as Economics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, History, Political Science and Statistics
What marks do I need to apply?
General candidates need 60% (arts) or 70% (science) in their best four Class 12 subjects.
Where is Biotechnology taught?
Only at the second campus in New Town.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Presidency University home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Departments · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- UG Admission Information Brochure 2026 · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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