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Best Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata is important commercial, business, financial and educational centre of eastern India. Kolkata is one of the best  education centre of India with many  oldest and prestigious educations institutions and colleges of our country.  Top 10 Colleges in Kolkata offers courses in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Management and Business Administration, Medicine and allied sciences, Education and Pharmacy. Top Colleges in Kolkata offers courses in distance, full time and part-time mode. The colleges in Kolkata are owned both by the government and private bodies. Admission to the top 10 colleges of Kolkata is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, WBJEE, GATE, NEET PG,CAT, MAT, WB PGET, JEMAT, CMAT. 

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Why to do a course from top college of Kolkata ?

Kolkata is home to many of the manufacturing companies and many big companies like ITC Limited, Berger Paints, Britannia, Philips, Tata Global Beverages, Birla corporations have their headquarters in the city. It is one of the major IT hub and major banking centre of our nation. Kolkata has numerous colleges and universities of academic excellence. Top 5 colleges in Kolkata provides necessary facilities like well stocked library, well equipped classrooms, clubs, societies, theatre, sports facilities, health and welfare benefits to its students. Kolkata is well connected with all modes of transport like metro, railways, bus transport system, light rail or tram, roadways and expressways along international airport.

How affordable is Kolkata?

Kolkata is comparatively cheaper than other metropolitans in India. Kolkata is quite affordable in terms of housing, food and travelling for students. The top colleges in Kolkata provide fee concessions and scholarships to its students. The top 10 colleges in Kolkata assist with scholarships provided by West Bengal government, AICTE, MHRD, national scholarship portal. The course fee of the top 10 colleges in Kolkata ranges from Rs. 3,780 to Rs. 31,00,000 depending upon the type of the course and level of the course. 

List of 10 Top Colleges in Kolkata

College Name

Course offered

Fees in Rs.

Jadavpur University, Kolkata 

B.E/B.Tech

N.A

M.E/M.Tech

Rs 48,000 to Rs1,44,000

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

B.A (Hons.)

Rs. 3,970 to Rs. 18,180

B.Sc (Hons.)

Rs 9,330 to Rs 43,720

B.Com (Hons.)

Rs 3,780 to Rs 74,000

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata


M.S

NA

Ph.D

NA


Indian Institute of Management,Calcutta


M.B.A

NA

P.G.D 

Rs 25,00,000

Executive M.B.A

Rs 31,00,000

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata



B.A (Hons.)

Rs 1,29,000

B.Sc (Hons.)

Rs 1,29,000 to Rs 1,44,000

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata

B.A (Hons.)

NA

B.Sc (Hons.)

NA

P.G.D (Post Graduate Diploma)

Rs 42,000 to Rs 52,000

Interational Management Institute, Kolkata


PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)

Rs 14,50,000

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

MD

NA

DM

NA


Guru nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Kolkata

B.D.S

Rs 9,31,000

M.D.S

Rs 9,31,000

NUJS Kolkata

B.A. LLB

Rs 15,47,000

L.L.M

Rs 2,11,000

Top Colleges/Universities Courses in Kolkata - Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required as compulsory subjects with a valid score in JEE Main/WBJEE/TJEE.

M.Tech

B.Tech/B.E degree and/or master’s degree in sciences in a relevant discipline  and valid score in GATE.

M.B.A

Candidates must have competed bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/JEMAT

B.Sc (Hons.)

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer science/

B.A (Hons.)

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with relevant subjects

List of Top Colleges/Universities in Kolkata - Careers360 rank wise

Careers360 is an online platform with data on educational institutions, courses, and related information in all streams and disciplines of education and higher studies. Every year Careers360 releases rankings and grades of top colleges in India such as engineering, management, law, and other disciplines. The rankings and grades are given to top 10 colleges of Kolkata without bias and transparency based on the information given by the college sources, which are related to cutoff, campus life, faculty, infrastructure, placements and research. The rankings for the top colleges in Kolkata for the year 2022 are mentioned below: 

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank

NIRF Score

Jadavpur University, Kolkata 

University

4

65.37

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

University

8

62.23

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

Overall

40

52.35

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Management

3

78.64

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata

College

8

69.54

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata

College

19

65.17

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata

Medical

21

57.02

Medical College, Kolkata

Medical

43

49.73

The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences, Kolkata

Law

5

70.72

Guru nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Kolkata

Dental

40

48.80

Top 5 Colleges/Universities in Kolkata: Admission Process 2023

College Name

Admission process 2023

Jadavpur University, Kolkata 

Jadavpur University Admission is based on WBJEE (B.E/B.Tech/BPharm/B.Arch), GATE (M.Tech/M.E/M.Arch), WB JECA (MCA).

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Calcutta University Admission is based on WBJEE/JEE Main for B.Tech courses. Admission to B.A LLB and PG courses is based on marks obtained in entrance examination. M.Phil and Ph.D is based on Research Eligibility Test (RET).

Indian Institute of Management,Calcutta

IIM Calcutta Admission is based on scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/ GATE followed by personal interview. 

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

IISER Kolkata Admission for UG courses is based on JEE Advanced/  Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)/ State and Central Board (SCB). M.S Physics admission is based on GATE/JEST.

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata Admission is based on educational qualification, work experience and personal interview.

Top Colleges in Kolkata: Placements Wise

Top colleges in Kolkata have placement cells that looks after the placement activities and students with mock interview, aptitude test, group discussion, training sessions and industry interaction programmes. Major recruiters from top 5 colleges of Kolkata are Microsoft, Adobe, Airtel, Bajaj Auto,  Bennett Coleman, Berger Paints, Jubliant Organisation Ltd, Accenture India, Wipro, Honeywell, Amazon, Capegemini, GE Digital, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte, HCL technologies and ICICI Bank. As per IIM Calcutta placement report 2022, the highest package was Rs 42,50,000 and the average package offered was Rs 29.71.000. The placement link for some of the top colleges of Kolkata are mentioned below : 

Placement Link of Top College in Kolkata

Median Salary (UG 2020-21)

Median Salary (PG 2020-21)

Jadavpur University, Kolkata Placements

Rs 9,75,000

Rs 8,00,000

IIM Calcutta Placements

NA

Rs 27,67,000

Calcutta University  Placements

Rs 9,22,000

Rs 9,76,000

IISER Kolkata Placements

Rs 6,00,000

Rs 7,20,000

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata

Rs 5,80,000

Rs 5,75,000

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FAQs 

Q. What are the courses offered by Jadavpur University, Kolkata?

A.  Jadavpur university offers total of 24 degree courses. Some of the courses offered by Jadavpur university are B.E/B. Tech, B.Pharma, BBA,B.Arch, B.A, B.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Arch,M.Phil and Ph.D courses. 

Q. What is the ranking given to Calcutta University?

A. As per NIRF ranking 2022, Calcutta University has been ranked 15 in overall category and ranked 8 in university category.

Q. Which are the top recruiters from IIM Calcutta?

A. The top recruiters from IIM Calcutta are Amazon, Accenture strategy, Adobe, Airtel, Barclays, Axis Bank, Bank of America, BCG, HSBC, Infosys, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, ICICI Bank, ITC Limited, Flipkart, JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, D E Shaw& Co., P&G and Morgan Stanley.

Q. What is the mode of admission for IISER Kolkata?

A. The admission to IISER Kolkata is based on Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY), Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Advanced) of the Indian Institutes of Technology and State and Central Boards Channel (SCB).

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Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/5212 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 13
NIRF Ranking: 13
B.Com Hons
  • Fees : 3.77 Lakhs
2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/553 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 23
NIRF Ranking: 23
BA
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.9/517 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 99
NIRF Ranking: 99
Ph.D Management
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Presidency University, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Public/Govt

    Presidency University, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.8/513 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    NIRF Ranking: 151-200
    B.Sc Life Sciences Hons
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Adamas Institute of Technology, North 24 Parganas

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    2.4/54 Reviews
    Private
    B.Tech Civil Engineering
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    BCDA College of Pharmacy and Technology, Hridaypur

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    3.0/51 Reviews
    Private
    B.Pharma
    • Exams : WBJEE
    • Fees : 3.35 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    4.8/54 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.8/54 Reviews
    MBBS
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    3.1/54 Reviews
    Private
    BDS
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Institute of Child Health, Calcutta

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Public/Govt

    Institute of Child Health, Calcutta

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt
    Diploma in Child Health
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Public/Govt

    Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt
    BDS
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Dr B C Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Future Business School, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    3.5/51 Reviews
    Private

    Future Business School, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 3.5/51 Reviews
    BBA
    • Fees : 2.65 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    5.0/51 Reviews
    Private
    BHMCT
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    J D Birla Institute Department of Management, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Private
    BBA
    • Fees : 5.40 Lakhs
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Private

    Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.1/525 Reviews
    B.Com Major Morning Shift Only for Girls
    • Fees : 7.30 K
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    3.6/56 Reviews
    Private

    Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 3.6/56 Reviews
    B.Com Accountancy Hons
    • Fees : 50.79 K
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Seth Soorajmull Jalan Girls College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    3.0/52 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Seth Soorajmull Jalan Girls College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.0/52 Reviews
    B.Com
    • Fees : 33.66 K
    Brochures downloaded so far
    Brochures downloaded so far

    Loreto College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Private

    Loreto College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.2/514 Reviews
    B.Ed
    • Fees : 50.54 K
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Victoria Institution, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    4.4/54 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Victoria Institution, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.4/54 Reviews
    BA Morning
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Private

    Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.3/519 Reviews
    B.Sc Economics Hons
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    City College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    4.0/58 Reviews
    Private

    City College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.0/58 Reviews
    B.Com Hons
    • Fees : 63.03 K
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    St Paul's Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    4.2/53 Reviews
    Private
    B.Sc
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal
      3.6/57 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.6/57 Reviews
      B.Com Hons
      • Fees : 32.40 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      David Hare Training College, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal
      Public/Govt
      B.Ed
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

        MSME Central Tool Room and Training Centre, Kolkata

        Kolkata, West Bengal
        Public/Govt
        Diploma in Tool and Die Making
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          JB Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          Public/Govt
          BAMS
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Sister Florence College of Nursing, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          Private

          Sister Florence College of Nursing, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Private
          B.Sc Nursing
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Neotia Academy of Nursing, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          4.0/51 Reviews
          Private

          Neotia Academy of Nursing, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.0/51 Reviews
          B.Sc Nursing
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Metropolitan Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          Private
          BHMS
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Barasat Government College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          4.3/56 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Barasat Government College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.3/56 Reviews
          BA Bengali Hons
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Charuchandra College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          3.8/54 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Charuchandra College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.8/54 Reviews
          B.Sc
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Chittaranjan College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          Public/Govt

          Chittaranjan College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt
          BA Bengali Hons
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Surendranath College For Women, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          5.0/51 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Surendranath College For Women, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
          B.Com
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Women's College, Calcutta

            Kolkata, West Bengal
            4.2/54 Reviews
            Private

            Women's College, Calcutta

            Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.2/54 Reviews
            BA Bengali Research and Hons
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Panchur College, Kolkata

            Kolkata, West Bengal
            Private

            Panchur College, Kolkata

            Kolkata, West Bengal Private
            BA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              HBS Kolkata - Heritage Business School, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              Private
              MBA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Amity Global Business School, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              Private

              Amity Global Business School, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal Private
              PGPM and MBA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Barasat College, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              4.0/54 Reviews
              Private

              Barasat College, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.0/54 Reviews
              BA
              • Fees : 6.33 K
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              SCM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              3.8/52 Reviews
              Private
              Diploma in Automobile Engineering
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Maharani Kasiswari College, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              4.0/53 Reviews
              Private

              Maharani Kasiswari College, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.0/53 Reviews
              BA
              • Fees : 18.93 K
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Adyapeath Annada Polytechnic College, Kolkata

              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Dr Jadunath College, Rasalpur

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              Private

              Dr Jadunath College, Rasalpur

              Kolkata, West Bengal Private
              BA
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Syamaprasad Institute of Education and Training, Kolkata

                Kolkata, West Bengal
                Private
                B.Ed
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  NIMAS, Kolkata

                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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