Presidency University, West Bengal
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About Presidency University, West Bengal
Presidency University, West Bengal is a government university in Kolkata. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 7 programs, including MA (4), M.Sc (3). NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.13), valid until Jun 2029.
Presidency University is a government university located at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is recognised by the UGC and holds a NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid till 15 June 2029. It offers postgraduate programmes such as MA in Hindi, MSc in Chemistry and MSc in Statistics.
The university's programme list includes MA courses in Hindi, Performing Arts, Philosophy and Sociology, and MSc courses in Chemistry, Life Sciences and Statistics. Admission to undergraduate courses for 2026-27 is through an admission notification, an information brochure and an online application1.
On recognition, the UGC record shows the university as a state university covered under Section 2(f) and Section 12B. NAAC gave it a CGPA of 3.13 for the period from 16 June 2024 to 15 June 2029.
The main campus is at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata 7000732. The campus has an Arts Library and a Science Library, along with departmental libraries3. The Boys' Hostel was established in 18864.
Other campuses with this name
Each campus is a separate institution with its own approvals, fees and cutoffs. Check the campus before you apply.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc in Chemistry | — | — | — |
| M.Sc in Life Sciences | — | — | — |
| M.Sc in Statistics | — | — | — |
| MA in Hindi | — | — | — |
| MA in Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| MA in Philosophy | — | — | — |
| MA in Sociology | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
Presidency University lists eight programme entries in its record. These include one-year postgraduate courses with a duration of 12 months. The named postgraduate programmes are MA in Hindi, MA in Performing Arts, MA in Philosophy and MA in Sociology. In the sciences, you can look at MSc in Chemistry, MSc in Life Sciences and MSc in Statistics.
On costs, the hostel carries a one-time establishment charge of Rs. 2,000 for UG and PG students1. For the tuition fee of a specific course, check the university's admission brochure or contact the university office on (033)-405299992.
Admission
Admission to undergraduate courses for 2026-27 goes through an admission notification, an information brochure and an online application1. You should read the brochure carefully before applying so that you know the steps and requirements for your chosen course.
A counselling cum admission date of 14 September 2026 is announced, to be held at the office of the Secretary, Faculty Council at 1 PM2. If you have questions about the process, you can call the university on (033)-405299993 or write to vc.office@presiuniv.ac.in4.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Presidency University, West Bengal are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in West Bengal usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Presidency University, West Bengal has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Presidency University, West Bengal holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 16 June 2024 to 15 June 2029.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.13) | Jun 2024 – Jun 2029 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Presidency University in Kolkata is recognised by the UGC. The UGC record shows it as a state university covered under Section 2(f) and Section 12B. Its approval status is valid, with UGC as the approving body.
NAAC has accredited the university with grade A and a CGPA of 3.13, valid from 16 June 2024 to 15 June 2029. The university does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
To verify these yourself, search for the university in the list of universities on the UGC website and check the Section 2(f) and 12B status. For accreditation, look up the institution in the list of NAAC-accredited institutions with valid accreditation on the NAAC website and confirm the grade and validity dates. You can also check the UGC fake university list to confirm the name does not appear there.
Contact and location
- Address
- Presidency University, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073,Kolkata,Kolkata,West Bengal,700073
- PIN code
- 700073
- District
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Official website
- presiuniv.ac.in/web
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AISHE code
- U-0580
- UGC ID
- 574
How to reach
The main campus is at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata 700073, West Bengal1. Keep the pincode 700073 handy when using a map or booking a cab2. Note that another institution with the same name exists in Karnataka, so make sure you are heading to the Kolkata campus. For directions or queries, you can call (033)-405299993.
Campus and hostel
The main campus is at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata 7000731. The University Library has two main units, the Arts Library and the Science Library, along with individual departmental libraries2. An E-Class Room on the ground floor of the Science Library in the Central Library Building is used for awareness programmes on academic e-resources3.
For events and gatherings, the campus has the A. K. Basak Auditorium4, the P.C. Mahalanobis Auditorium5 and Derozio Hall6.
The Boys' Hostel was established in 18867. It can accommodate approximately 150 boarders, including UG and PG students and research scholars8. The hostel has a one-time establishment charge of Rs. 2,000 for UG and PG students9.
Frequently asked questions
What is Presidency University and where is it located?
Presidency University is a government university in Kolkata, West Bengal. Its main campus is at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata 7000731. Do not confuse it with another institution of the same name in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Is Presidency University recognised by UGC?
Yes. The university is UGC recognised and is a state university. It is covered under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act. You can confirm this on the UGC website under its list of universities.
Does Presidency University have NAAC accreditation?
Presidency University holds NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.131. The accreditation is valid from 16 June 2024 to 15 June 2029. You can verify this in the list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website.
Is Presidency University on the UGC fake university list?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. Checking that list on the UGC website is a sensible step before taking admission in any institution.
What courses can I find at Presidency University?
The university lists eight programmes, including MA in Hindi, MA in Performing Arts, MA in Philosophy and MA in Sociology. It also lists MSc in Chemistry, MSc in Life Sciences and MSc in Statistics, along with one-year postgraduate courses.
How do I apply for undergraduate admission for 2026-27?
Admission to undergraduate courses for 2026-27 is through the UG Admission Notification, the UG Admission Information Brochure and an online application1. Read the brochure carefully before you apply.
Is there a counselling date I should note?
A counselling cum admission date is set for 14 September 2026 at 1 PM at the office of the Secretary, Faculty Council1. Confirm the details in the official notification before attending.