University of Calcutta (Calcutta University or CU) is a public state university established in 1857 in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and holds NAAC Grade A++ accreditation. The university affiliates over 150 colleges across West Bengal, making it one of the largest affiliating universities in India. As per NIRF 2025, University of Calcutta is ranked 39 in the University category and 47 in the Overall category. In the Research category, NIRF 2025 places the university at rank 48. The university spans four campuses across Kolkata: College Street, Rajabazar, Alipore, and Hazra. It maintains 17 hostels accommodating over 1,550 students. The central Ratan Tata Library holds over 10 lakh books and 2 lakh bound journals. Arts, Commerce, and Law: BA (30+ subjects including Economics, History, Political Science, and English), B.Com, LLB (3-year and 5-year integrated), MA (30+ subjects), LLM, M.Com Science and Engineering: B.Sc Honours and Gener