Kolkata, West BengalEst. 1817State University — awards its own degrees
Founded as Hindu College in 1817, Presidency is one of India's oldest institutions and a leading choice for sciences and humanities in Kolkata.
Flagship programmes and indicative annual fees.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Indicative fee |
|---|---|---|---|
BA (Hons.) Economics · English · History · Political Science | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Low — state university fee |
B.Sc (Hons.) Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Statistics | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Check official site |
MA / M.Sc | Postgraduate | 2 years | Check official site |
BA (Hons.)
Economics · English · History · Political Science
B.Sc (Hons.)
Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Statistics
MA / M.Sc
Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Typical eligibility, entrance exams and how admission works.
This institution runs its own admission process — see the application note below.
Presidency runs its own admission test — watch the official website for dates.
Limited hostel seats.
A heritage campus on College Street, Kolkata, with a second campus in New Town.
Deep intellectual tradition, debates and the College Street book district on the doorstep.
Graduates largely pursue research, postgraduate study, civil services and academia.
Outcomes vary by programme and individual. Refer to the institution's official reports.
Presidency University
Quick answers about fees, admission and life at Presidency University. Always confirm details with the official institution.
The indicative annual fee for the main programme is ₹3K – ₹15K. Indicative figures from recent academic years — verify with the official college before applying.
Presidency University runs its own admission process. Presidency runs its own admission test — watch the official website for dates.
Class 12 with subject requirements for the chosen department. Qualifying in the university's undergraduate admission test. Criteria can change each year, so check the official prospectus.
Yes. Limited hostel seats.
Options include: West Bengal state scholarships; Central scholarships.
That depends on the student's interests, likely exam performance, budget and career goals. A counsellor can compare it with realistic alternatives and help you build a balanced shortlist.
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