University of Calcutta M.Sc Human Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Calcutta University’s M.Sc in Human Development trains graduates in child development, family and community studies, developmental psychology, nutrition, and early childhood education. The two-year programme prepares students for careers in child welfare organisations, early education centres, research institutes, government schemes, and academic teaching.

Key Points

• Two-year M.Sc Human Development at Calcutta University
• Total fee: INR 21,000 over two years
• Admission via merit and CUET-PG score
• Careers in child welfare, early education, research, and teaching

University of Calcutta M.Sc Human Development Fees 2026

• Total fee: INR 21,000 for two years of M.Sc.
• Covers tuition, session, and laboratory charges as notified.
• SC, ST, OBC students eligible for WB Post-Matric Scholarship.

University of Calcutta M.Sc Human Development Admission 2026

• Apply via caluniv.ac.in, the University of Calcutta PG admission portal.
• Merit-based on qualifying marks. Some departments hold a CU admission test.
• Valid CUET-PG score accepted where the department has opted in.
• Confirm seat via counselling, document verification, and fee payment at the Department.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.Sc Honours degree in Human Development, Home Science, Child Development, or a closely allied discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
• Honours graduates in Human Development from the University of Calcutta receive priority weightage in the merit list as per the Department admission norms.
• Final selection is based on the merit list from qualifying degree marks and the CU PG admission test or CUET-PG score where applicable.

Admission Process

• Watch for the PG admission notification on the official University of Calcutta website at caluniv.ac.in or the dedicated PG admission portal of the relevant Department.
• Register on the PG admission portal with a valid email ID and mobile number and complete the online application form for the chosen subject.
• Pay the application fee online (INR 200 for General and OBC, INR 100 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates).
• Upload scanned copies of qualifying marks cards, identity proof, photograph, signature, category certificate, and any other documents specified in the admission brochure.
• Appear for the CU PG admission test or submit a valid CUET-PG score where applicable, and check the published merit list on the Department notice board.
• Attend counselling and document verification at the Department of the relevant subject and pay the admission and session fees to confirm the seat.

University of Calcutta M.Sc Human Development Scholarships 2026

• Apply for WB Post-Matric Scholarship at oasis.gov.in.
• Swami Vivekananda and Kanyashree K3 require 60 percent aggregate each semester.
• PwBD candidates receive additional fee concessions under the Rights Act.