In 2020, University of Calcutta BE/B.Tech programme recorded median package of INR 8.85 Lakhs.
Calcutta University Placement data is disclosed by the university under the NIRF framework and covers students from these university-administered departments. As per the NIRF 2026 disclosure, 3,059 students were placed during the 2024-25 cycle, compared to 3,095 placements recorded in 2023-24. PG 2-year programs accounted for the vast majority of placements, reflecting the university’s strong PG-level academic portfolio. Median salaries across program types ranged from INR 7 LPA for three-year UG graduates to INR 11.89 LPA for 4-year UG programs and INR 11.5 LPA for PG two-year graduates.
Calcutta University NIRF Placement Report 2026
Here's the course-wise breakdown of placement-related data:
UG 3-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 380 | 198 | 52.1% | INR 9.2 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 48 | 35 | 72.9% | INR 7 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 75 | 10 | 13.3% | INR 7 Lakh |
UG 4-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 289 | 199 | 68.9% | INR 10 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 237 | 140 | 59.1% | INR 10 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 312 | 142 | 45.5% | INR 11.89 Lakh |
UG 5-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 83 | 67 | 80.7% | INR 8 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 118 | 75 | 63.6% | INR 8.5 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 119 | 78 | 65.5% | INR 8.5 Lakh |
PG 2-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 5,125 | 3,985 | 77.8% | INR 10 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 4,814 | 2,808 | 58.3% | INR 11 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 4,786 | 2,796 | 58.4% | INR 11.5 Lakh |
PG 3-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 40 | 30 | 75.0% | INR 9.9 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 29 | 11 | 37.9% | INR 9 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 14 | 10 | 71.4% | INR 11.5 Lakh |
PG 5-Year
| Graduation Year | Graduated in Minimum Time | Placed | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 37 | 28 | 75.7% | INR 8.8 Lakh |
| 2023–24 | 38 | 26 | 68.4% | INR 8 Lakh |
| 2024–25 | 36 | 23 | 63.9% | INR 8 Lakh |
Four-Year Trend: Program-Wise Placements
The table below presents NIRF-disclosed placement counts and median salary figures across four academic cycles for each program type at Calcutta University:
Program Type |
Placed | Median Salary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
| UG 3-Year | 252 | 198 | 35 | 10 | INR 9.17 LPA | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 7 LPA | INR 7 LPA |
| UG 4-Year | 305 | 199 | 140 | 142 | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 11.89 LPA |
| UG 5-Year | 95 | 67 | 75 | 78 | INR 7.84 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8.50 LPA | INR 8.50 LPA |
| PG 2-Year | 4,201 | 3,985 | 2,808 | 2,796 | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 10 LPA | INR 11 LPA | INR 11.50 LPA |
| PG 3-Year | 85 | 30 | 11 | 10 | INR 9.80 LPA | INR 9.90 LPA | INR 9 LPA | INR 11.50 LPA |
| PG Integrated (5-Year) | 32 | 28 | 26 | 23 | INR 8.70 LPA | INR 8.80 LPA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| Total | 4,970 | 4,507 | 3,095 | 3,059 | – | – | – | – |
The PG two-year category continued to account for over 90% of total placements across all four academic cycles. Placements declined from 4,201 in 2021-22 to 2,796 in 2024-25, while the median salary increased steadily from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.50 LPA, indicating stronger salary outcomes despite lower hiring volumes.
UG four-year programs followed a different trend, with placements falling from 305 in 2021-22 to 140 in 2023-24 before remaining almost stable at 142 in 2024-25. During the same period, the median package improved from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.89 LPA, suggesting fewer but higher-paying campus recruitment opportunities for students in this category.
Placement Process at Calcutta University
Campus recruitment at Calcutta University follows a structured multi-stage process. Students first attend a pre-placement talk by the recruiting company, after which they are shortlisted through a written test covering aptitude, technical knowledge, or domain competency depending on the role. Shortlisted candidates proceed to a group discussion round before the final personal interview.
Registration with the university’s Placement Department is mandatory for any student wishing to participate in the campus recruitment process. The university’s Career Development and Placement Cell coordinates with companies across IT, banking, consulting, and core industry sectors to schedule recruitment drives. Students from management, computer science, economics, and commerce departments are among the most active participants in campus placement rounds.
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Top Recruiters at Calcutta University
Recruiters at Calcutta University span technology, banking, consulting, and core industry segments. The companies below have participated in campus recruitment across multiple recent seasons.
| Sector | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| Technology and IT Services | TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, L&T Infotech, IBM, Accenture |
| Banking and Financial Services | HSBC, Bandhan Bank |
| Consulting and Professional Services | Deloitte, EY |
| Core Industry and Conglomerates | CESC, Linde India |
| E-Commerce and Consumer Tech | Amazon |
| Diversified | Genpact |
IT services companies such as TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro are among the most active recruiters given the large number of PG computer science and management students eligible for campus drives. Banking and financial services firms tend to recruit from the MBA and economics programs, while consulting firms such as Deloitte and EY recruit across disciplines including finance, management, and quantitative sciences.
Calcutta University Placement FAQs
Ques. Does the Calcutta University placement data cover affiliated colleges?
Ans. No. The placement statistics published by the Calcutta University and reported under the NIRF framework cover only students enrolled in the university’s own teaching departments. The university has over 150 affiliated colleges across West Bengal, and placement outcomes at those institutions are tracked separately by each college. The 3,059 placements recorded in 2024-25 are from CU’s own campus programs only.
Ques. Which program type has the strongest placement outcomes at Calcutta University?
Ans. PG two-year programs dominate in placement volume, with 2,796 students placed in 2024-25 at a median salary of INR 11.50 LPA. However, UG four-year programs recorded the highest median salary of INR 11.89 LPA in 2024-25 despite a much smaller placement volume. PG programs in management, computer science, and economics continue to attract broad recruiter participation from IT services, banking, and consulting companies.
Ques. How have placement numbers at Calcutta University changed over the last four years?
Ans. Total placements declined from 4,970 in 2021-22 to 4,507 in 2022-23, 3,095 in 2023-24, and 3,059 in 2024-25. The decline was driven primarily by lower placement volumes in the PG two-year category, which fell from 4,201 in 2021-22 to 2,796 in 2024-25, although it continued to account for over 90% of all placements throughout the period. Despite lower hiring volumes, median salaries improved across several program types, with the PG two-year median rising from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.50 LPA, and the UG four-year median increasing from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.89 LPA.
Ques. What is the placement process for students at Calcutta University?
Ans. Students must register with the university’s Placement Department to be eligible for campus drives. The typical recruitment process includes a pre-placement talk by the company, a written aptitude or technical test, a group discussion round, and a final personal interview. The specific stages vary by company and role. Students from management, computer science, economics, and commerce departments are among the most common participants in these drives.
Ques. Which sectors recruit most actively from Calcutta University?
Ans. IT services is the largest recruiting sector by volume, with companies such as TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, and Accenture being regular participants. Banking and financial services firms (HSBC, Bandhan Bank) and consulting firms (Deloitte, EY) also recruit from management and economics programs. Industrial companies such as CESC and Linde India participate in drives for engineering and science graduates. The mix reflects the breadth of disciplines across CU’s teaching departments.
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