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University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Placements at Calcutta University

Every year, various reputed companies visit Calcutta University for Calcutta University placement drive. Students from technical, non-technical, professional and non-professional courses participate in Calcutta University placements. The placement cell of Calcutta University primarily focuses on students development by introducing them to training sessions. Calcutta University placement cell conducts mocks test and interview, group discussion, and workshops. The Placement Cell of Calcutta University organises Industry-Institute Interaction Programmes with an objective to provide students with industrial exposure placement services.

According to the Calcutta University placement record for the academic year 2018-19, for UG courses (4-years), out of 302 eligible students, 265 got job offers from reputed companies, while 37 students opted for higher studies. For PG programmes, a total of 5838 students were eligible for placements, out of which 4216 got placement offers, while 1622 opted for higher studies. The median salary offered to students for Calcutta University placement was for UG 4-years course- 6.24 lakhs and PG 2-year course- 8.34 lakhs. Some of the notable recruiters of Calcutta University are Satyam Computer Service Ltd., VXL Technologies Ltd., Sarang Infotech & Software Ltd., The West Bengal Power Development Corp. Ltd., Syngene International Pvt. Ltd., Tega Industries Ltd., Nelco Ltd., Tata Refecat, Berger Paints, Jubliant Organisation Ltd, Accenture India etc.

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - UG 3-Years Courses)

Total number of students eligible for placements	262
Total students placed	133
Median salary	INR 8,26,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	129

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - UG 4-Years Courses)

Total number of students eligible for placements	302
Total students placed	265
Median salary	INR 6,24,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	37

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - UG 5-Years Courses)

Total number of students eligible for placements	116
Total students placed	86
Median salary	INR 7,56,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	30

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - PG 1-Year Programmes)

Total number of students eligible for placements	173
Total students placed	147
Median salary	INR 4,56,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	26

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - PG 2-Years Programmes)

Total number of students eligible for placements	5838
Total students placed	4216
Median salary	INR 8,34,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	1622

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - PG 3-Years Programmes)

Total number of students eligible for placements	84
Total students placed	73
Median salary	INR 9,66,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	11

Calcutta University Placements (2018-19 - PG 5-Years Programmes)

Total number of students eligible for placements	40
Total students placed	33
Median salary	INR 7,72,000
The number of students who opted for higher studies	7

Calcutta University Major Recruiters

Aditya Birla Group	DUCKBACK
Tata Motors	Deloitte
TCS	PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Genpact	Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd
Cognizant Technology Solution India Pvt. Ltd	Sasken Communications Technology Ltd
SRMB Steel	Corporation Bank
Dabur India Ltd	Relience Telecom Ltd.

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Source: NIRF

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Management Aptitude Test

Application Date - Online Mode

Nov 30, 2022

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Joint Entrance Management Aptitude Test

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Xavier Aptitude Test

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Aug 10, 2022 - Dec 11, 2022

GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Admit Card Date - Online Mode

Jan 3, 2023

ATMA
AIMS Test for Management Admissions

Exam Date - Online Mode

Feb 27, 2023

WBJEE
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam

Exam Date - Offline Mode

Apr 30, 2023

CMAT
Common Management Admission Test

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JEE Main
Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

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which is better to choose among NSEC kolkata, ILEAD kolkata, MSIT kolkata, TINT newtown, NIMAS barasat, NSHM kolkata, MAKAUT in-house for non-engeenering specially for bsc data science and cyber security? in terms of placement, education,learnings, high qualified and friendly faculties?

NIKHIL KUMAR GUPTA 26th Aug, 2020

Hey Dear,

You can either choose NSEC Kolkata & MAKAUT in house for non Engineering Speciallly for b.sc data Science & Cyber security. MAKAUT is an Top university of West Bengal. You can also go for Makaut University. Decision is yours.

Hope this information is helpful for you.

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How is the MA in English course? is there any placement for the English department?

Mayank Sinha 27th Dec, 2019

Hello there

University of Calcutta is ranked 5th by nirf among all Universities across India and M.A in English language and literature is among the top MA courses .The department there host to several celebrated faculties and speakers every year and also UGC assisted international conference is organised every year.In addition to these the course fee is also very nominal.
However on the other hand there is not much of strong placement scenario in literature or language subjects over there.
Hope this helps

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Calcutta University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: Can you name some of the major recruiters of Calcutta University?

Answer:

Some of the major recruiters of Calcutta University are Satyam Computer Service Ltd., VXL Technologies Ltd., Sarang Infotech & Software Ltd., The West Bengal Power Development Corp. Ltd., Syngene International Pvt. Ltd., Tega Industries Ltd., Nelco Ltd., Tata Refecat, Burger Paints, etc.

Question: What was the median salary offered to students at Calcutta University after UG 4-years programmes?

Answer:

The median salary offered to UG graduates at Calcutta University for the academic year 2018-19 was 6.24 lakhs.

Question: How many students opted for higher studies after graduation at Calcutta University?

Answer:

Around 37 students opted for higher studies after the completion of their 4 years UG programme.

Question: What was the median salary offered to students at Calcutta University after 2- years postgraduate programme?

Answer:

The median salary offered to PG graduates at Calcutta University for the academic year 2018-19 was 8.34 lakhs.

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Calcutta University Placements - Salary Trends, Highest, Average & Median Salary, Top Companies

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Placements at Calcutta University

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