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 |
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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:
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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.
- 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 |
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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:
- 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.
- 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?
- 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
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