How can I get admission to Presidency University Kolkata?

Necessary steps to the admission process of Presidency College:Visit the official WBJEEB portal and fill the application formUpload scanned copies of the desired documentsPay the application fee of INR 500 by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking

Is Presidency University Kolkata private or government?

Presidency University Kolkata, formerly known as Hindu College and Presidency College, is a public state university. The institution was elevated to university status in 2010 after functioning as a top constituent college of the University of Calcutta for about 193 years.

Is there any entrance exam for Presidency University Kolkata?

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct common entrance test PUBDET-2021 and counseling for admission into various three-year B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) Undergraduate Courses in the Presidency University.

Can I get direct admission to Presidency University Kolkata?

The university is providing direct admission to Presidency College through management quota seats. Up to 60% of the following seats will be filled in through direct admission of the candidates (Securing 6.5 CGPA in Science or 5.5 CGPA in Humanities) from Presidency University strictly on a merit basis. The rest of the seats will be filled in from the merit list based on the marks obtained in the Admission Test.

Is Presidency University Kolkata good for MBA?

It is a very good B-School for MBA. Around 85% of the students from MBA have been placed. In an MBA course, the main roles are offered in finance and HR.

Is Presidency University Kolkata good?

Presidency University has a very rich heritage and culture. It is a top educational institute in itself. Presidency University is known for its academic excellence. Students of Presidency University are mostly seen in literary and scientific fields.

Is there Commerce in Presidency University Kolkata?

The School of Commerce of Presidency University offers Programmes in B.Com and B.Com (Honours) to those aspiring to become leaders in the field of Commerce and Trade. The focus is on creating a talent pool of accounting-centric professionals whose credentials as Professionals in its true sense of the term is sacrosanct.

Is Presidency University Kolkata good for Commerce?

Most colleges and students treat commerce like an unimportant subject that people use just to get a degree, but not a Presidency University's School of Commerce. Here, the course is taught excellently by well-learned and experienced professors. Absolutely. This is a good place to complete your education.

Presidency University Kolkata Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Program	Entrance Exam	Selection Process	Admission Dates (Tentative)
B.A. B.Sc (Hons) (4 Years)	University Test	Selection based on entrance exam score, merit list, and document verification	Application: Feb-Mar 2026 Exam: May 2026 Counselling: Jun–Jul 2026
M.A. M.Sc (2 Years)	University Criteria	Merit based on entrance score followed by department-wise counselling	Application: Dec 2025–Jan 2026 Exam: Mar 2026 Counselling: Apr–May 2026
Ph.D (5 Years)	University Entrance / UGC NET	Written test followed by interview	Application: Feb–Mar 2026 Test & Interview: Apr–May 2026

Event	Date (Tentative)
UG Admission Notification Release	March 2026
Application Start	March 2026
Entrance Test (PUBDET/Dept)	To be notified later
Result / Merit List	After exam completion

Course	Course Details
B.Sc. {Hons.}	Duration: 4 years Specializations: Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, and More… Programme Type: Full-time
BA {Hons.}	Duration: 4 years Specializations: English, Political Science, History, Hindi, and More… Programme Type: Full-time
M.Sc	Duration: 2 years Specializations: Life Science, Molecular Microbiology, Biotechnology, and More… Programme Type: Full-time
MA	Duration: 2 years Specializations: English, Political Science, History, Hindi, and More… Programme Type: Full-time
Ph.D.	Duration: 5 years Specializations: Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, English, Bengali, and More… Programme Type: Full-time
B.Sc. (Research)	Duration: 4 years Specializations: Biotechnology Programme Type: Full-time

Program Type	Application Fee
Application/Registration Fee	INR 500 - INR 1,000 (one-time)
Entrance Exam Fee	INR 500 - INR 800
Provisional Admission Fee	INR 1,000 - INR 2,000 (at offer acceptance)

For admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) [Hons.] in Life Science at Presidency University, candidates must clear the Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Eligibility requires passing Class 12 with a minimum of 70-75% in relevant subjects. Admissions are based mainly on PUBDET scores, while Class 12 marks are considered as qualifying criteria. The application process typically begins in January, with deadlines around March, and examinations held between June and July.

The General Merit Rank (GMR) plays a crucial role in the admission process, with a moderate cutoff level for science programs. The application fee for PUBDET is approximately INR 500-800. Reserved category candidates benefit from reduced application fees and increased seat availability. There is no direct admission or management quota mentioned, and candidates must adhere to the stipulated timelines for application submission. The admission fees are considered reasonable compared to other institutions.

It is advisable for candidates to regularly check the university website for specific updates and timelines regarding the admission process. The exams are deemed to be moderately challenging, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation especially on questions akin to WBJEE standards.

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Events	Dates
Date of Reporting/Enrollment for EVEN Session 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Arts)	Feb 25, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
Date of Reporting/Enrollment for EVEN Session 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Science)	Feb 25, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026
Publication of Second Selection List for EVEN Session 2025-26 [Ph.D] (Arts)	Feb 20, 2026

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Joytri Pal

4.0Helpful

B.Sc {Hons.}, Life Science

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

How is it like to be a part of Presidency University!

Admission:

I applied to other colleges of Kolkata which are under Calcutta University. But Presidency definitely stands out among all since it provides a good academic and social life. The admission process includes an entrance examination and the students can take admission through counselling based on their respective ranks.

Swasteek

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B.Sc {Hons.}, Economics

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Presidency University Kolkata: where legacy meets learning

i applied for du, bhu, vbu, dgc, pu and got confirmation from each colleges but choose pu because of it's academic legacy, strong economics department and research oriented curriculum. the entrance test for ug is pubdet and for pg is pumdet and eligibility is minimum 75% in class 12 exam

Shreya Haldar

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BA {Hons.}, History

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

More than a campus: The Presidency University experience

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I had applied to other colleges under CU, got selected and did get admitted to Lady Brabourne College but I chose Presidency Univeristy over other colleges because of its rich legacy in the history of SouthAsia. Presidency University which was formerly known as the Hindu College has a decorated list of alumni, with the names of Satyajit Ray, Abhijit Banerjee, Amartya Sen, Swami Vivekananda, Jyoti Basu, Jadunath Sarkar, R.C. Majumdar and so on. There is an entrance exam held, PUBDET for admission in the UG courses while for the PG courses PUMDET exam is available. The eligibility for UG courses are 12th pass with an aggregate of 75% minimum required for the board exams. The admission process takes place smoothly, without any hassle as the seniors help the students in case of a query and are really helpful in making the students understand the nuances of the admission process.

Arindam Bar

MA, Sociology

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

Presidency in brief details

I've chosen this university for it's groundbreaking background. Every course has its theoretical and practical aspect which attracts me and several students. No, haven't gotten any rejection from the colleges so far.i wanted to study here and got in here. For BA and MA there are several entrance exam. PUBDET for undergraduation and PUMDET for postgraduation both are conducted by WBJEE. Cutoff depends on the performance and the ratio of students. For further information one can go through the WBJEE website and Presidency University website as well. After one get selected there's a counselling round which is done by the university and then one gets into the program

Sangita Saha

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B.Sc {Hons.}, Statistics

Reviewed on May 13, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

PRESIDENCY: THE DREAM LIFE

I have applied to other colleges also, like Asutosh, Xaviers , Bravon and got chances in all. But all of them have higher fees than Prsidency and poor(though there are few good faculties) faculty than presi. In all presidency seems the best combo for me, in terms of fees, education,campus life.

Bidusha Pariyar

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025(Enrolled 2021)

KALIMPONG TO KOLKATA: A BLEND OF LEARNING AND CITY LIVING.

I had applied to Delhi Universities, Lady Brabourne, Jadavpur University, Visva Bharati University and Presidency University. I got selected in all the given universities except Delhi Universities. I chose Presidency University amongst all of the colleges due to its prestige alumni and reputaution . Due to top cutoffs , I could not pass the Delhi University entrance exam.The admission process of my college is thorugh merit and entrance exams based.

Anmol Gupta

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All About Presidency University

I had applied to and got confirmation from Xaviers College and Jadavpur University. I chose to go to Presidency Due to to its heritage and strong economics department and also due to its affordability. There is a competitive peer group and the location is a plus point. The eligibility reuires minimum of 60% in 10+2 for General category and 55% for SC/OBC/ST/PWD Maths has to be a mandatory subject ( for B,Sc Economics) THey accept admission through PUBDET though mine was direct admission due to COVID 19. The process of admission is to register for PUBDET then give the xam and then wait for merit list and finally if selected go for document verification. The cutoff ranges usually from 150 - 250.

Saint Dutt

M.Sc, Life Science

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Comprehensive Review of MSc Life Sciences in Presidency University, Kolkata.

It is one of the best University in Kolkata, and in the country. MSc in Life Sciences as an integrated course is offered only by limited institutions. Also Presidency is very reputed for it's legacy and almuni including Noble Laureates.

Tanisha Hansda

BA {Hons.}, English

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Amazing life of college

I don't applied for other colleges or universities. I gave PUBDET and get a chance to study in presidency. For it I don't feel any regret. In the university admission process is not so difficult. There are some basic rules for admission. Qualifying the PUBDET exam to admission. There are limited seat and also for reservation category. Three rounds are held for admission. Total experience of my admission in university is quite good.

Anjali Rajak

Master of Arts [MA] Hindi

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025(Enrolled 2018)

Presidency University is the best.

I choose this college becuase it is my dream college. So i wanted to take admission only in this college. The other reasons are Low fees, good environment, discipline and famous in kolkata so i choose this college over other colleges.

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