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    Compare BHU Varanasi vs Presidency University Kolkata

    Compare BHU Varanasi B.Sc Zoology Hons vs Presidency University, Kolkata B.Sc Life Sciences Hons on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. BHU Varanasi is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 579 verified students while Presidency University, Kolkata is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 20 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.Sc.(Hons) Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.
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    B.Sc Zoology Hons

    via BHU Varanasi

    B.Sc Life Sciences Hons

    via Presidency University, Kolkata

    Quick Facts

    Location

    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    Kolkata, West Bengal

    Ownership

    Government
    Government

    Type Of Institute

    Central University, Institute of Eminence
    State University

    College Type

    University
    University

    Establishment Year

    1916
    2010

    Campus Size

    1,300 Acres
    14 Acres

    Total Courses Offered

    421
    51

    Ranking & Accreditations

    Careers360 University Rank

    7

    -

    NIRF Rank
    (Overall)

    10
    151-200 (Universities)

    Approvals

    UGC
    UGC

    Accreditations

    NAAC
    NAAC

    Other Ranked Domain

    60 (Management) - NIRF 2025
    6 (Medical) - NIRF 2025

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    Placement Statistics

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students Placed
    (In Sciences)

    29

    -

    Graduating Students
    (In Sciences)

    189

    -

    Placement Percentage
    (In Sciences)

    85%

    -

    Median Salary LPA
    (In Sciences)

    ₹5 LPA

    -

    Student Going Higher Studies

    155
    -

    Graduating Students
    (overall)

    1054

    -

    Total Students Placed
    (overall)

    531

    -

    Placement Percentage
    (overall)

    73%

    -

    Median Salary Lpa
    (overall)

    ₹ 13.64 LPA

    -

    Student Going Higher Studies
    (overall)

    333
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    Placement Statistics

    The average salary of BHU Varanasi stands highest at 5 LPA.

    Source: NIRF

    Course & Fees Details

    Course Credential

    Degree
    Degree

    Degree

    B.Sc.(Hons)
    B.Sc.(Hons)

    Branch

    Zoology
    Life Science

    Duration

    4 years
    3 years

    Mode

    Offline
    Offline

    Approved Intake

    -

    116

    Fees

    ₹ 16 Thousand
    ₹ 25.2 Thousand

    Exams Accepted

    Admission Details

    Admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) Semester I programme of study shall be made on merit in the UET.

    For the academic session, the Board is going to conduct the Common Entrance Examination (PUBDET) for admission to Undergraduate Courses in the Presidency University.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science subjects with Physics, Chemistry plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography.

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    a) Candidates must have passed in the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2 system) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, West Bengal, or any equivalent examination.

    b) Candidate must pass any of the aforementioned examinations, with at least five recognized subjects (full marks not less than 100), including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated considering score in best four recognized subjects.

    c) Candidates with International ‘A’ level or International Baccalaureate qualifications must have at least three subjects at the IGCSE level and three subjects at the ‘A’ level, with English in either of the two levels. 

    d) The candidate must secure a minimum aggregate score in percentage

    • General- 70
    • SC/ST- 52.50
    • OBC-A/B- 63.00 
    • PwD- 66.50
    ... read more

    Fees

    Total Fees

    ₹ 16,000
    ₹ 25,200

    Class Profile

    Data presented for the year 2024

    Total Students

    959

    -

    Total Faculty

    1273

    -

    Total Male Students

    521

    -

    Total Female Students

    438

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    Total Students Outside State

    599

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    Class Profile

    BHU Varanasi has a better faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 1 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 9 students per faculty.

    Facilities

    Facilities

    Facilities Count

    Alumni Associations

    Auditorium

    Banks/ATMs

    Boys Hostel

    Cafeteria

    Classrooms

    Convenience Store

    Girls Hostel

    Guest Room/Waiting Room

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Parking Facility

    Sports

    Alumni Associations

    Boys Hostel

    Girls Hostel

    Gym

    I.T Infrastructure

    Laboratories

    Library

    Medical/Hospital

    Sports

    Transport Facility

    Wifi

    College Reviews & Perception

    College Infrastructure

    Campus Life

    Academics

    Placements

    Value for Money

    Total Reviews

    573
    20

    Individual Reviews

    Banaras Hindu University is tradition meets innovation"

    posted on 1 year ago by Pawan Kumar Gupta

    Grateful for being here.

    posted on 2 years ago by Jagriti Tripathi
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    I had a very good experience.

    posted on 1 year ago by Agnibha De

    Oldest university in kolkata

    posted on 1 year ago by Satyam

    Experience is tedious and too many words required.

    posted on 1 year ago by praneet surana
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    College Reviews & Perception

    Presidency University, Kolkata has received the lowest rating for placements whereas BHU Varanasi has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.

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