Hey Sahil

The University of Calcutta, Kolkata is also known as Calcutta University is a public State University located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the first institution in South Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary and western style university.

The University was awarded 5 stars by NAAC in 2001 and in 2010 NAAC ranked the university as 'A’ grade in 2008, UGC declared Calcutta University as "University with Potential for Excellence".There are 164 colleges affiliated to Calcutta university which run graduation degree programs in various streams. Out of these 164 colleges, 19 are self-financed institutes.

It's placement are quite good but more for the post graduate degree and diploma. It's NIRF rank is 5th. So if you want to prefer for the b.tech placement you should look for some other good University.

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Hello Aspirant !

The University of Calcutta, Kolkata is also known as Calcutta University is a public State University located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established on 24 January 1857 by the Act of Legislative Council of British India. It is the first institution in South Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary and western style university. The University began functioning on the pattern of the University of London initially but eventually introduced its own modifications. The University still commands one of the top positions in the country providing quality education in UG, PG and Research Courses.

At present, the University is considered Asia’s largest University based on the strength of the students. The University was awarded 5 stars by NAAC in 2001 and in 2010 NAAC ranked the university as 'A’ grade in 2008, UGC declared Calcutta University as "University with Potential for Excellence".

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