## University of Calcutta, Kolkata

`college/university-of-calcutta-kolkata` · College · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-09-28 · as listed, not verified yet

State institution · Kolkata, West Bengal · NIRF 2025 #39 University · University

Founded in 1857, Calcutta University is one of the three oldest modern universities in India and the academic parent of most of Bengal's famous colleges. It is best known for the extraordinary run of scientists and public figures attached to it, including C. V. Raman, who did his Nobel-winning work in its laboratories. Undergraduate study happens across more than 150 affiliated colleges, while its own campuses at College Street, Rajabazar and Ballygunge concentrate on postgraduate and research work.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Type | State institution · Government | as listed, not verified yet |
| Where | Kolkata, West Bengal | as listed, not verified yet |
| NIRF 2025 | #39 University | verified |
| Founded | 1857 | as listed, not verified yet |
| UG fee a year (listed) | ₹2,314 | as listed, not verified yet |
| PG fee a year (listed) | ₹1,604 | as listed, not verified yet |
| Placed (listed) | 76.5% | as listed, not verified yet |
| Median salary (listed) | ₹8.5 L a year | as listed, not verified yet |
| Website | https://www.caluniv.ac.in/ | verified |
| Shiksha rating | 3.96/5 (6,062 reviews) | as listed, not verified yet |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #220 Science | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Campus Binge college data (campusbinge.in)](https://campusbinge.in/colleges/University%20of%20Calcutta%2C%20Kolkata), 2026-09-28
2. Listed on Shiksha, via Campus Binge, 2026-09-28
3. Checked by the Campus Binge data team, 2026-09-28
4. [NIRF rankings (nirfindia.org)](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings)
5. Campus Binge editorial description
6. [University of Calcutta, Kolkata (official website)](https://www.caluniv.ac.in/)
7. Rankings as listed on Shiksha, via Campus Binge