Presidency University Kolkata Admission 2024

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Established in 1817, Presidency University is a public state university situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. It offers BA (H), B.Sc (H) courses at the UG level and MA, M.Sc courses in various specializations at the PG level in full-time mode. Application form for all the courses offered by Presidency University, Kolkata can be filled online by visiting the official West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) portal.

  • Admission to BA (H) and B.Sc (H) courses is based on candidates’ scores in Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) conducted by WBJEEB.
  • For MA and M.Sc courses, candidates’ scores in Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET). PUMDET is also conducted by WBJEEB.
  • Final admission is subject to candidates’ merit in PUBDET/ PUMDET followed by counselling rounds for the shortlisted candidates. The merit list is prepared by WBJEEB for PU candidates.
  • Presidency University also offers admission to Ph.D. courses on the basis of candidates’ performance in CSIR NET/ UGC NET.
  • Final admission to Ph.D. is subject to an interview round conducted by the admission committee for the shortlisted candidates.

Presidency University, Kolkata has released the Call List for 1st Online Reporting for PG courses. Candidates can check the list online through the official website. During the admission process candidates have to upload necessary documents for verification purpose.

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Presidency University Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the University Presidency University
Type of University State University
Application Mode Online
Application Fee INR 500
Entrance Exam UG: PUBDET
PG: PUMDET
Ph.D: Ph.D Entrance Test
Counselling Yes

Presidency University Kolkata Important Dates 

Events Dates
Application Deadline for PhD program January 09, 2023
Last Date of Receiving Hard Copy for PhD program January 16, 2023

Presidency University Kolkata BA & B.Sc Admission 2023

Presidency University, Kolkata provides BA (H) and B.Sc (H) courses in different streams at the UG level in full-time mode. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission is 10+2 in the relevant subject group from a recognized university. 5% relaxation will be offered to the candidates belonging to reserved categories.

Admission is offered on the basis of candidates’ scores in PUBDET organized by WBJEEB. WBJEEB finalizes the admission after conducting counseling rounds for the selected candidates as per the PUBDET merit list.

Course Name Specialization Intakes Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BA (H) Bengali 38 10+2 with 60% in aggregate and 65% in Bengali PUBDET score followed by counselling
English 38 10+2 with 65% Marks in aggregate
Hindi 30 10+2 with 60% in aggregate and 60% in Hindi
History 46 10+2 with 65% in aggregate
Philosophy 20 10+2 with 60% in aggregate and 65% in English
Sociology 32 10+2 with 60% in aggregate
Performing Arts 15
Political Science 31
B.Sc (H) Economics 53 10+2 with 70% in aggregate with Physics & Chemistry + (Mathematics or Statistics) + Biology PUBDET score followed by counselling
Chemistry 53 10+2 with 70% in aggregate (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) and 80% in Chemistry
Geography 28 10+2 with 70% in aggregate with any 3 of 11 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Geology)
Geology 31 10+2 with 70% in aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Mathematics 53 10+2 with 70% in aggregate and 80% in Mathematics
Physics 53 10+2 with 70% in aggregate and 80% in Physics + Mathematics combined
Statistics 28 10+2 with 70% in aggregate and 80% in Mathematics or Statistics
Life Sciences 116 10+2 with 70% in aggregate and 80% any Life Science related subject

Key Points:

  • Each candidate can apply for a maximum of two Honours subjects in one go.
  • For admission, the candidate needs to pass 10+2 with at least five recognized subjects along with English.
  • The finalized merit list will be declared based on the summation of the aggregate percentage marks of the top four subjects, excluding Environmental Science/Education), received at the 10+2 level as well as the marks obtained in the University entrance test.
  • Candidates who get shortlisted for two subjects can choose their favorite subject at the time of counselling.

Presidency University, Kolkata PUBDET 2021

For the academic year 2021-21, WBJEEB is going to conduct a common entrance examination (PUBDET) to offer admission in BA/ B.Sc (H) courses offered by Presidency University, Kolkata.

Candidates have to answer 50 MCQs of 100 marks for the duration of 90 minutes. Each correct response will yield two marks while a wrong answer will result in the deduction of 1/2 mark.

Presidency University, Kolkata PUBDET Merit list: WBJEEB will publish a merit list on the basis of candidates’ marks in the entrance test. Final rank list can be availed from the official website of WBJEEB portal only.

Those who will maintain a position in the General Merit Rank (GMR) List will be called for the counselling rounds at:

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board,
Aq-13/1, Sector – V, Saltlake, Kolkata– 700091
Land Mark: Near Technopolis /215a Bus Stand

Note: Final admission on the basis of counselling is subject to rules prescribed by Presidency University, Kolkata.

Documents required at the time of PUBDET counselling:

  • Downloaded copy of ‘Registration Form of PUBDET-2021”
  • Downloaded copy of Rank Card of PUBDET 2021
  • Two recent Passport size colour photography
  • Original Mark Sheet of 10+2 or equivalent
  • Caste certificate for reserved categories

Note: Admission fee is required to be paid at the time of final counselling round in the form of DD drawn in favour of “West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board” payable at Kolkata.

Presidency University, Kolkata PUBDET Application Form 2021

PUBDET application form can be filled online only form WBJEEB portal by following the below-listed steps:

  1. Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application form.

  2. Upload scanned copies of the desired documents.
  3. Pay the application fee of INR 500 by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.
  4. After completing all the application related formalities, download the ‘Confirmation Page’ for further usage.

In the case, any admission related queries contact to:

Controller of Examinations,
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board,
AQ-13/1, Sector –V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
Examination Helpdesk: 1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050

Presidency University Kolkata MA & M.Sc Admission 2023

At the PG level, Presidency University Kolkata offers full-time MA and M.Sc courses in multiple electives at the PG level. For admission to MA and M.Sc program candidates should have a BA(Hons) and B.Sc(Hons) in the relevant discipline for MA and M.Sc courses respectively.

Admission is offered on the basis of candidates’ score in PUMDET organized by WBJEEB. WBJEEB finalizes the admission after conducting counselling rounds for the selected candidates as per PUMDET merit list.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MA Bengali  Bachelor's degree with 50% in Bengali (Honours) PUMDET score followed by counselling
English Bachelor's degree with 50% in English (Honours)
Hindi Bachelor's degree with 50% in Hindi (Honours)
History Bachelor's degree with 50% in History (Honours)
Philosophy Bachelor's degree with 50% in Philosophy (Honours)
Sociology Bachelor's degree with 50% in Sociology (Honours)
Political Science Bachelor's degree with 50% in Political Science (Honours)
M.Sc Life Sciences Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in B.Sc. with Honours in any branch of Biological Sciences PUMDET score followed by counselling
Chemistry Bachelor's degree with 60% in Chemistry (Honours)
Geography Bachelor's degree with 60% in Geography (Honours)
Applied Economics Bachelor's degree with 60% in Economics (Honours)
Applied Geology Bachelor's degree with 60% in Geology (Honours)
Mathematics Bachelor's degree with 60% in Mathematics (Honours)
Physics Bachelor's degree with 60% in Physics (Honours)
Statistics Bachelor's degree with 60% in Statistics (Honours)

Presidency University Kolkata PUMDET 2021

For the academic year 2021-21, WBJEEB is going to conduct a common entrance examination (PUMDET 2021) to offer admission in MA/ M.Sc (H) courses offered by Presidency University, Kolkata.

Candidates have to answer 50 MCQs of 100 marks for the duration of  2 Hours. Each correct response will yield two marks while a wrong answer will result in the deduction of 1/2 mark.

Presidency University, Kolkata PUMDET Merit list: WBJEEB will publish a merit list on the basis of candidates’ marks in the entrance test. Final rank list can be availed from the official website of WBJEEB portal only.

Those who will maintain a position in the General Merit Rank (GMR) List will be called for counselling rounds at:

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board,
Aq-13/1, Sector – V, Saltlake,Kolkata– 700091
Land Mark: Near Technopolis /215a Bus Stand

Note: Final admission on the basis of counselling is subject to rules prescribed by Presidency University, Kolkata.

Documents required at the time of PUMDET counselling:

  • Downloaded copy of ‘Registration Form of PUMDET-2021”
  • Downloaded copy of Rank Card of PUMDET 2021
  • Two recent Passport size colour photography
  • Original Mark Sheet of 10+2 or equivalent
  • Caste certificate for reserved categories

Note: Admission fee is required to be paid at the time of final counselling round in the form of DD drawn in favour of “West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board” payable at Kolkata.

Presidency University, Kolkata PUMDET Application Form 2021

PUMDET application form can be filled online only form WBJEEB portal by following the below-listed steps:

  1. Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application form.
  2. Upload scanned copies of the desired documents.
  3. Pay the application fee of INR 500 by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.
  4. After completing all the application related formalities, download the ‘Confirmation Page’ for further usage.

In the case of any admission related queries contact to:

Controller of Examinations,

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board,
AQ-13/1, Sector –V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
Examination Helpdesk: 1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050

Presidency University, Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2023

Presidency University, Kolkata invite application from UGC or UGC – CSIR NET / NET – LS qualified candidates for admission to the Ph.D. University provides a Ph.D degree under 13 specializations. Admission to the Ph.D course will be conducted on the basis of entrance examination/interview conducted by the university. The university offers the following specializations in Ph.D. program:

Bengali History
Philosophy Sociology
Hindi Political Science
Chemistry Geology
Physics Life Sciences
Geography Economics
Mathematics

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Ph.D research program are as follows:

  • Only UGC or UGC-CSIR NET/NET-LS qualified candidates will be eligible for admission.
  • Master’s Degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory, regulatory body, with a minimum of 55% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’.
  • M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 – point scale in the M.Phil. Program coursework.
  • A relaxation of 5% of marks will be given to the students belongs to SC/ST category.

Selection Criteria

Selection to the Ph.D program will be on the basis of the entrance test followed by an interview. 

Ph.D Entrance Test

University will conduct Ph.D. Entrance Test for the candidates who have successfully filled the application form and fulfill the eligibility criteria. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, or the minimum equivalent grade decided by the university in the entrance test to qualify for the interview.

Interview/Viva-Voce

Qualification in the entrance test will be followed by an interview conducted by the respective Departmental Ph.D committee of the University.

The interview/viva-voce process shall consist of assessing the candidate on the basis of his/her brief research proposal (of about 500 words) to the interview panel.

The proposal should highlight the applicant’s area of interest and an overview of his/her intended direction of research.

Presidency University, Kolkata Ph.D. Application Form 2021

Obtain the application form from the university campus. OR Download the same from the official website of the university.

Fill the application form and send it to the university along with attested copies of the required testimonials. After receiving the application form, the admission committee will call the shortlisted candidates for further interview round.

The completed application form must be sent to:

Secretary,
Faculty Councils,
Presidency University, 86/1,
College Street, Kolkata-700073

Documents Required at the time of Admission

  • 10th or Equivalent Marks Card
  • All Marks Sheets / Grade Cards
  • Master’s Degree Certificate
  • NOC from Employer
  • Proposed Research Summary

Presidency University FAQs

Ques. How can I get admission to Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. Necessary steps to the admission process of Presidency College:
  • Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application form
  • Upload scanned copies of the desired documents
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500 by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking

Ques. Is Presidency University Kolkata private or government?

Ans. Presidency University Kolkata, formerly known as Hindu College and Presidency College, is a public state university. The institution was elevated to university status in 2010 after functioning as a top constituent college of the University of Calcutta for about 193 years.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct common entrance test PUBDET-2021 and counseling for admission into various three-year B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) Undergraduate Courses in the Presidency University.

Ques. Can I get direct admission to Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The university is providing direct admission to Presidency College through management quota seats. Up to 60% of the following seats will be filled in through direct admission of the candidates (Securing 6.5 CGPA in Science or 5.5 CGPA in Humanities) from Presidency University strictly on a merit basis. The rest of the seats will be filled in from the merit list based on the marks obtained in the Admission Test.

Ques. Is Presidency University Kolkata good for MBA?

Ans. It is a very good B-School for MBA. Around 85% of the students from MBA have been placed. In an MBA course, the main roles are offered in finance and HR.

Ques. How many seats are there in Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The total seat intake for UG programmes is 619 while for PG programmes it is 526 students.

Ques. Is Presidency University Kolkata good?

Ans. Presidency University has a very rich heritage and culture. It is a top educational institute in itself. Presidency University is known for its academic excellence. Students of Presidency University are mostly seen in literary and scientific fields.

Ques. Is Presidency University Kolkata under UGC?

Ans. Presidency University Kolkata is a public state university located in College Street, Kolkata. The presidency has been recognized as an "Institute of National Eminence" by the UGC.

Ques. Is there Commerce in Presidency University Kolkata?

Ans. The School of Commerce of Presidency University offers Programmes in B.Com and B.Com (Honours) to those aspiring to become leaders in the field of Commerce and Trade. The focus is on creating a talent pool of accounting-centric professionals whose credentials as Professionals in its true sense of the term is sacrosanct.

Ques. Is Presidency University Kolkata good for Commerce?

Ans. Most colleges and students treat commerce like an unimportant subject that people use just to get a degree, but not a Presidency University's School of Commerce. Here, the course is taught excellently by well-learned and experienced professors. Absolutely. This is a good place to complete your education.

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Presidency University Kolkata Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}
8 Courses
2,050 - 2,125 (1st Year Fees) 10+215 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
BA {Hons.}
8 Courses
2,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+215 Feb - 18 Mar 2024
M.Sc
12 Courses
2,295 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
MA
8 Courses
2,220 - 5,100 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
Ph.D
17 Courses
6,700 - 14,500 (Total Fees) Post Graduation20 Feb 2024

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Presidency University Kolkata: 2 Answered Questions

What is the admission procedure at Presidency University, Calcutta?

Veda Burman
Rashmi PathakPhysics at Bethune College, (2019)

The admission procedure followed at Presidency University for Post Graduation is through the entrance examination. As per the government of West Bengal, 60% of seats are reserved for internal students. The rest of the seats are open to all students.

Departments like Political Science, English, History, and Physics conduct separate admission examinations. But for the finalized ranking, the examination scores and the aggregate percentage of board exams are taken and combined together.

Hindi and Philosophy departments consider the marks of the board examination. But, a final combination of the subject and the aggregate score is generally accepted to declare admission.

However, if you want to get further into the details about it, you can visit the webpage of the institute to run a check on how their admission process goes by and their subject-specific norms.

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Are 2022 Presidency University (Kolkata) for BA Hons(English) admission done ?

Sayantan Ghosestudied B.Sc in Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata

No, Presidency University (Kolkata) admission 2022 for BA (English) isn’t done. The admission notification and application form will be released around the first week of June 2022, tentatively. The entrance test is most likely to take place during July. You will find the regular updates regarding admission on the official website of Presidency University, i.e. presiuniv.ac.in. 

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