CU Applied Optics & Photonics Kolkata: Courses 2026

About Department of Applied Optics and Photonics, University of Calcutta

Created in 2005 from the optics wing of Applied Physics, this University of Calcutta department offers a B.Tech in Optics and Optoelectronics, two M.Tech courses and PhD.

The Department of Applied Optics and Photonics was formed in 2005 from the Optics and Optoelectronics division of the Department of Applied Physics, whose optics teaching goes back to an M.Sc (Tech) started in 1951. It is based at the Salt Lake technology campus of the University of Calcutta. Students can join an 18-seat B.Tech in Optics and Optoelectronics Engineering through WBJEE, or an M.Tech in Optics and Optoelectronics or in Biomedical Instrumentation (18 seats each). An integrated M.Tech-PhD in Astronomical Instrumentation is run with IIA Bangalore and ARIES Nainital, and a PhD (Tech) is also available.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: WBJEE	Full-time	4 yrs	18	—	—
Master of Technology	Full-time	2 yrs	36	—	—
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: Entrance test, Interview

Four-year B.Tech seats are filled on the basis of WBJEE rank, and applications are made on the University of Calcutta UCSTA admission portal. M.Tech applicants need a relevant B.Tech/B.E. (or M.Sc for some branches); outside candidates generally need a valid GATE score. PhD (Tech) admission follows the University of Calcutta PhD regulations.

Typical eligibility

Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
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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