Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Courses, Dates, Fees & Application Process

Calcutta University admission 2026-27 is currently open for MBA (Financial Management). Applications to be submitted by July 14, 2026. Moreover, undergraduate merit counselling for BA/B.Sc./B.Com. is under process through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP), with the second cut-off to be released on July 19, 2026

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Furthermore, Calcutta University admission for PhD (Cycle 1, 2026) has also opened separately, offline, across 32 subjects/departments. Since deadlines vary by course and are revised frequently, students must keep a track of the latest notifications.

Latest Update: Calcutta University MBA (Financial Management) admissions ongoing, apply here.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Important Dates

While the majority of the Calcutta University admission dates are closed for several courses, here is a list of the important upcoming dates.

Calcutta University Admission Dates 2026-27

Event Course Date
PG Entrance Test (Groups 302 – English, 312 – Journalism & Mass Communication) M.A./M.A.-M.Sc. (Arts, Economics, Archaeology, Museology) July 9, 2026
Admission to be completed by this date MBA (Financial Management) 2026-28 July 14, 2026
Tentative commencement of Semester I classes MBA (Financial Management) 2026-28 July 15, 2026
Second cut-off publication BA/B.Sc./B.Com. (WBCAP) July 19, 2026

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Merit List

Listed below are the important merit list links for Calcutta University M.Tech and UG Home Science and Music admissions 2026.

Calcutta University Provisional Admission List 2026-27

Course Merit List
M.Tech (Non-Self Financed) CLICK HERE
M.Tech (Self-Financed) CLICK HERE
M.Tech Interview Call List CLICK HERE
UG Home Science & Music (General)  – 1st list CLICK HERE
UG Home Science & Music (SC) CLICK HERE
UG Home Science & Music (General) – 2nd list CLICK HERE
UG Home Science & Music (General) – 3rd list CLICK HERE

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Courses & Eligibility Criteria

Listed below are the course-wise basic eligibility criteria that students must fulfil while applying for the Calcutta University admissions. 

Calcutta University Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

Course Level Eligibility
BA/B.Sc./B.Com 10+2 pass from a recognised board; merit-based
B.Tech 10+2 with PCM, minimum 60%/55% (reserved) + WBJEE rank
M.A./M.Sc./M.Com Relevant Bachelor’s degree (Honours or equivalent); 60% seats for CU graduates (merit), 40% for others (entrance)
M.Tech Relevant B.Tech/B.E. degree; GATE score preferred
MBA/MBA(HRD)/MBA(FM) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline + CAT/MAT/XMAT/JEMAT + GD-PI
Ph.D. Master’s degree with 55% marks, or equivalent as per UGC 2022 norms; RET/NET + interview

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Fees

Calcutta University admission fees vary significantly by course, faculty, and whether the programme is self-financed. 

Calcutta University BTech Fees 2026

Component 1st Semester (₹) 2nd–8th Semester (₹)
Tuition Fee 3,000 3,000
Laboratory Fee 1,500 1,500
Library Fee (per year) 800
Sessional charges 20 20
Identity Card Fee 75
Admission Fee 1,000
Total 6,395 4,520

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Application Fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (SC/ST/PWD). International students pay US$500 tuition per semester in addition to the standard fees.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – M.Tech Fees

Component Amount (₹)
Admission Fee 1,000 (one-time)
Session Fee 25-50 per semester/year
Library Fee 400 for 2 years
Laboratory Fee 450-1,000 per month (varies by branch)
Application Fee 1,000 (General) / 500 (SC/ST/PWD) per group
Identity Card Fee 75

Calcutta University Fee 2026-27 – M.Sc./M.A. Fees

Component Amount (₹)
Admission Fee 1,000 (one-time)
Tuition Fee 500 per month
Laboratory Fee 250 per month
Library Fee 200 per year
Sessional charges (Athletics/Union/Magazine/Aid/Health) 25 per semester (₹5 each)
Identity Card Fee 75
Application Fee 1,000 (General) / 500 (SC/ST/PWD) per group

The self-financed M.Sc. in Reproductive Biology and Clinical Embryology follows a separate, higher fee structure — ₹53,100 in the first semester and ₹49,025 in each subsequent semester, inclusive of a refundable ₹5,000 caution deposit.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – M.A. / M.A.-M.Sc. Fees

Group Total Amount (₹) Includes
Groups 301-318, 322-326 3,340 Tuition ₹1,800 (Jul-Dec 2026), Admission ₹1,000, Library ₹400, sessional fees ₹40, ID card ₹100
Groups 319-321 (laboratory-based subjects) 5,140 Same as above, plus Laboratory Fee ₹1,800
Group 341 (Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc.-M.Lib.I.Sc.) 4,090 Same base structure, plus Departmental Library Workshop Fee ₹750

Calcutta University M.Com Fees 2026

Component Amount (₹)
Tuition Fee 1,800 (Jul-Dec 2026)
Admission Fee 1,000
Library Fee 400 for two years
Sessional charges 40
Identity Card Fee 100
Total 3,340

Calcutta University MBA Fees 2026

Course Total Fee (₹) Notes
MBA (Dual Specialisation) 1,20,000 for 2 years Plus refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000 (₹70,000 in Year 1, ₹60,000 in Year 2)
MBA (HRD) 21,688 for 2 years

Application Fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (SC/ST/PWD, West Bengal candidates only).

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – MBA (Financial Management) Fees

Component 1st Year (₹) 2nd Year (₹)
Course Fee 80,000 (Sem I & II) 80,000 (Sem III & IV)
Caution Deposit (refundable) 10,000
Study Material 8,000 8,000
Total 98,000 88,000

Application Fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (SC/ST, West Bengal only); Foreign students pay US$100 for the application and US$2,000/semester in course fees.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – UG Home Science Fees 

Component 1st Semester (₹) 2nd–8th Semester (₹)
Admission Fee 500
Tuition Fee 660 660
Laboratory Fee 600 600
Library Fee (per year) 800
Sessional charges 25 25
Identity Card Fee 75
Total 2,655 1,285

Application Fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (SC/ST/PWD) for single/both subjects.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – UG Music (B.Music) Fees

Component 1st Semester (₹) 2nd–8th Semester (₹)
Tuition Fee 3,000 3,000
Musical Equipment & Accessories Fee 1,500 1,500
Library Fee (per year) 800
Sessional charges 25 25
Identity Card Fee 75
Admission Fee 1,000
Total 6,400 4,525

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Application Fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (SC/ST/PWD) for single/three subjects.

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – M.Music (PG) Fees

Component 1st Semester (₹) 2nd–4th Semester (₹)
Tuition Fee 3,000 3,000
Musical Equipment & Accessories Fee 1,500 1,500
Library Fee (for 2 years) 400
Sessional charges 25 25
Identity Card Fee 75
Admission Fee 1,000
Total 6,000 4,525

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Calcutta University Application Process 2026-27

Step 1 – Visit the relevant official portal — www.caluniv.ac.in or www.caluniv-ucsta.net for most PG/UG-professional courses, or wbcap.in for BA/B.Sc./B.Com. admission to affiliated colleges.

Visit the relevant official portal

Step 2 – Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.

Step 3 – Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details, and select courses/departments in order of preference.

Step 4 – Upload scanned photograph, signature, and mark sheets from Class 10 onward, as specified for each course.

Step 5 – Pay the applicable application fee online (fee varies by course; WBCAP has no application fee).

Step 6 – Appear for the entrance test/GD-PI/interview where applicable, and track merit or selection lists on the respective portal.

Step 7 – Complete document verification and fee payment at the allotted department/college to confirm the seat.

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Calcutta University Scholarships 2026-27

Calcutta University offers 80+ scholarships. Here we have listed 20, please check the official portal for more scholarships.

List of Calcutta University Scholarships 2026-27

Scholarship Name Eligibility Benefits
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) WB domicile; minimum 60% marks (53–55% for PG, 45% for Kanyashree K3); family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh ₹1,000–₹8,000/month depending on course level
Kanyashree Scholarship WB resident, unmarried; family income ≤ ₹1.2 lakh (relaxed for disabled/orphaned girls) ₹500–₹800/month (K1); ₹25,000 one-time grant (K2); monthly stipend for UG/PG (K3)
Aikyashree Scholarship WB domicile; belongs to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain community; income ≤ ₹2–2.5 lakh Pre-Matric, Post-Matric & Merit-cum-Means components; amount varies by scheme
Premchand Roychand Studentship (PRS) M.A./M.Sc. graduates of CU; selected through a competitive research examination Historically ₹2,000/year for 5 years; current amount not publicly disclosed
Prof. Satyendranath Bose Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.Sc. Physics examination Cash award/stipend amount not publicly disclosed
Arati Bakshi Memorial Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.A./M.Sc. Economics examination
Dr. Hensi Stephen Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.A. English examination
Bhupendranath Memorial Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.A. Sanskrit examination
Ganada Sundari Sarkar Memorial Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.A. Bengali examination
Anil Chandra Gupta Memorial Studentship Top-ranking student in M.A. Philosophy (or Bengali) examination
Political Science Reunion ’94 Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.A. Political Science examination
Prof. P.C. Bhattacharyya Memorial Prize Top-ranking student in M.Sc. Chemistry examination
Satyendranath Dasgupta Merit Smriti Scholarship Top-ranking student in M.Com examination
Nalinakhya Dutta Stipend Top-ranking student in M.A. Pali examination
Need-cum-Merit Scholarship Awarded based on academic merit and financial need
Watmull Foundation (India) P.G. Scholarship Merit-based; available to postgraduate students
Uma Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship Top-ranking student in the concerned subject
Kalyan Sarkar Memorial Scholarship Top-ranking student in the concerned subject
J.N. Ganguly Poverty-cum-Merit Scholarship Awarded based on poverty and academic merit
Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship Top-ranking B.A. student (also has a separate Jagabandhu College variant)

Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – Documents Required

1. Class 10 and Class 12 (or Bachelor’s/Master’s, as applicable) mark sheets and certificates

2. School/college leaving certificate

3. Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature

4. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/PWD), if applicable

5. Aadhaar card and APAAR ID/ABC ID

6. Entrance scorecard (WBJEE/GATE/CAT/MAT/RET, as applicable)

7. Migration certificate (for non-Calcutta University graduates applying to PG courses)

8. Domicile certificate and anti-ragging/self-declaration undertakings (for UG technical and science courses).

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Calcutta University Admission 2026-27 – FAQs

Q1. Is Calcutta University admission 2026 still open for any course?

Yes. Calcutta University admission for MBA (Financial Management) 2026-28 is currently open for students. The last date to apply for this course is July 14, 2026. Most other PG entrance-based courses have closed applications and are in the selection/counselling stage.

Q2. How is BA, B.Sc. and B.Com. admission done at Calcutta University’s affiliated colleges?

Admission to affiliated government and government-aided colleges is handled through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP), not directly by the university. It is purely merit-based on Class 12 marks, with counselling and upgrade rounds continuing till the second cut-off on July 19, 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for Calcutta University PG courses?

Most PG courses under the Science, Arts and Commerce faculties charge ₹1,000 (General) or ₹500 (SC/ST/PWD) per group of application, while UG admission via WBCAP is free of cost.

Q4. Does Calcutta University B.Tech admission require a separate entrance exam?

No. Admission to the 4-year B.Tech programme is based on the WBJEE 2026 rank, followed by university-level counselling and document verification; JEE Main scores are not accepted for this route.

Q5. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. admission at Calcutta University in 2026?

Candidates need a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent qualifications under UGC 2022 norms) in the relevant subject. Those with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET/GATE or a valid M.Phil are exempted from the university’s RET but must still appear for an interview.

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