Is CUET required for University of Calcutta admission 2026?

No. University of Calcutta does not accept CUET scores for any programme. UG BA/B.Sc/B.Com admissions use Class 12 merit through WBCAP. Professional programmes use WBJEE, CULET, and CAT/MAT/JEMAT.

What is the application fee for University of Calcutta UG admission through WBCAP?

There is no application fee. WBCAP registration is free for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. Students apply at zero cost at wbcap.in.

What are the eligibility criteria for BA/B.Sc/B.Com at University of Calcutta?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board. Most Honours programmes require a minimum 50% aggregate. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates need 45%. B.Com (Hons.) requires 45% in the best four subjects including English or Bengali.

Which entrance exams does University of Calcutta MBA accept?

University of Calcutta MBA accepts CAT 2025, MAT (April 2025 to March 2026), JEMAT 2026, and XMAT. Shortlisted candidates attend GD and PI at the Department of Business Management, Alipore Campus. Academics carry 100 of the 200 total marks.

How many BA LLB seats are available at University of Calcutta through CULET?

A total of 1,914 BA LLB seats are available across University of Calcutta and 14 affiliated law colleges through CULET 2026 counselling. The Faculty of Law at Hazra Road offers approximately 132 seats. Around 10,000 candidates compete for these seats each year.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at University of Calcutta?

No. University of Calcutta is a state government university and does not offer management or NRI quota seats. All admissions are merit-based through WBCAP, WBJEE counselling, CULET, or university-run selection processes.

How is the University of Calcutta MBA composite score calculated?

The MBA composite is out of 200 marks. Past academic achievements account for 100, entrance exam score for 50, Group Discussion for 20, Personal Interview for 20, and work experience for 10. Academics are the single largest factor at 50% of total merit.

Can candidates from outside West Bengal claim reserved category benefits at University of Calcutta?

No. Reserved category benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) under WBCAP and West Bengal reservation apply only to West Bengal domicile candidates. Candidates from other states are treated as General category for seat allotment at University of Calcutta affiliated colleges.

What is the PhD selection process at University of Calcutta?

Candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET/GATE/GPAT are called directly for a viva voce. Others take a university entrance test first, then appear for viva voce. For NET Category 2/3 candidates, final selection weighs 70% qualifying exam score and 30% interview score.

What is the WBCAP Phase 2 mop-up round and who can participate?

The Phase 2 mop-up round fills UG seats left vacant after Phase 1 and the Upgrade Round. Only candidates who received no seat allotment in earlier rounds are eligible. The Phase 2 merit list for 2026 releases on July 19, 2026 at wbcap.in.

University of Calcutta MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
First Semester Fee	INR 6,000
Subsequent Semesters (per semester)	INR 4,525
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 19,575

Component

Amount (INR)

First Semester Fee

INR 6,000

Subsequent Semesters (per semester)

INR 4,525

Total Fees (2 years)

INR 19,575

Calcutta University MCA Admission 2026

Event	Date
JECA 2026 Application Deadline	April 22, 2026
JECA 2026 Exam	June 14, 2026
JECA 2026 Result	July 26, 2026
Counselling and Choice Filling	July 2026
Document Verification	August 2026
Class Commencement	August to September 2026

JECA registration and counselling are processed through wbjeeb.nic.in.

Seat allotment across participating colleges is done through centralised JECA counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university with minimum 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates)

Mathematics must have been studied at 10+2 level or at graduation level with a minimum 50 percent score in the subject

A valid JECA 2026 rank is required for admission to University of Calcutta MCA

Admission Process

Pay the JECA application fee and download the admit card before the exam date

Appear for JECA 2026 held in Computer Based Test mode

Await the JECA result and rank declaration

Participate in centralised counselling and submit college and course preferences

Attend document verification at the allotted institution and pay the semester fee to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting IT roles in Kolkata or eastern India after an MCA degree
Science or Mathematics graduate wanting a computing qualification
Preferring a state-funded MCA at affordable fees in a central campus
Looking for a small cohort programme with focused academic attention

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Targeting top-tier IT companies with aggressive campus recruitment
Looking for NIT MCA programmes with higher placement packages
Needing a programme with dedicated industry interface and internships
Preferring a B.Tech route over an MCA for a software engineering career

Calcutta University MCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship	Up to INR 10,000 per year	SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2,50,000
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means (PG)	INR 18,000 per year	Minimum 60 percent in qualifying degree and income below INR 2,50,000
Kanyashree K3	INR 2,000 per month	Unmarried female students enrolled in postgraduate programmes
Minority Community Scholarship	Up to INR 20,000 per year	Students from minority communities

Scholarship applications are submitted through the West Bengal e-District portal.

Minimum 75 percent attendance is required to retain scholarship eligibility.

Calcutta University MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MCA at Calcutta University?

Ans. The total programme fee for MCA at Calcutta University is INR 19,575 for the 2-year duration. The first semester fee is INR 6,000, with subsequent semesters charged at INR 4,525 each. An application fee of INR 500 is paid separately at the time of JECA registration. Hostel charges are not included and depend on campus availability.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MCA at Calcutta University?

Ans. Admission to MCA at Calcutta University is through JECA, the Joint Entrance for Computer Applications conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board. JECA 2026 was held on June 14, 2026, and the result was declared on July 26, 2026. Applications and counselling are processed through the WBJEEB portal at wbjeeb.nic.in. University of Calcutta does not accept NIMCET or CUET-PG scores for this programme.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MCA at Calcutta University?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years from a recognized university with at least 50 percent aggregate, relaxed to 45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Mathematics must have been studied either at the 10+2 level or at the graduation level with a minimum 50 percent score in the subject. A valid JECA rank is required for admission consideration to CU’s MCA programme.

Ques. How many seats are available in MCA at Calcutta University?

Ans. The MCA programme at University of Calcutta has an intake of 40 seats. This small cohort size ensures focused teaching, closer faculty interaction, and a more structured academic experience compared to programmes with larger intakes. Seats are allotted through centralised JECA counselling based on rank and college preferences submitted during the choice-filling round.

Ques. Is Mathematics at 10+2 mandatory for MCA at Calcutta University?

Ans. No. Mathematics at 10+2 is not strictly mandatory if a candidate has studied Mathematics at the graduation level with a minimum 50 percent score in the subject. This makes the MCA programme accessible to students from a range of bachelor’s backgrounds including BCA, B.Sc Statistics, B.Com with Mathematics, and similar programmes that include Mathematics as a graduation-level subject.

Ques. What career options are available after MCA from Calcutta University?

Ans. MCA graduates from Calcutta University can pursue careers in software development, database administration, system analysis, IT consulting, network management, and web development. Roles are available at IT services firms, technology startups, public sector units, and government IT departments. Many graduates also appear for state and central government competitive exams or pursue M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes in Computer Science for research and teaching roles.

University of Calcutta: 1 Answered Question

Which is better Calcutta university or Presidency university for a PG course in economics?

Tiyasha GhoshStudied at the University of Calcutta (2018)

Between Calcutta University and Presidency University for a PG, you should opt for Presidency University. Having studied in Calcutta University, I suggest you go for Presidency instead.

Calcutta University is known to provide low marks to students.
The teachers are part of the board or question setter which doesn't give good marks and a student has to study under them.
Apart from this, there are certain colleges that, to improve their grades, give good marks to the students.
Both of these cases are not good. Along with this, the marks get worse as the answer sheets are not checked by the college faculty and are instead checked by someone else.
The Presidency won over these things. A student scores good marks in Presidency.
The teachers are not that strict and they only check the answers sheets.
As it's only the college teachers who do the questions and answers work in the exam, once getting familiar with them will help a student score well.

Therefore, it's better to opt for Presidency University. Due to its better faculty, facilities and overall experience.

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