The University of Calcutta and the University of Burdwan have been ranked 11th and 101st respectively for overall by NIRF 2020. Calcutta University is considered as one of the biggest universities based on the no. of students. NAAC ranked the university as 'A’ grade in 2008.

Burdwan University is ranked 22 for its MBA by Business Today and 3rd among all West Bengal Universities.

There are certain factors that differentiate both the Calcutta University and Burdwan University from West Bengal.

Affiliated Colleges:

• There are 164 Colleges Affiliated to Calcutta University, among them 19 are self-financed.
• Burdwan University has 200+ affiliated colleges.

Courses:

• Calcutta University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of disciplines in Arts, Commerce, Law, Education, Journalism & Library Science, Science, Social Welfare, etc.

• Burdwan University offers 45+ undergraduate courses, 30+ postgraduate courses, 10+ M. Phil, and 17 PhD. programs.

Admission: Admission to both the institutes are mainly merit-based or based on the performance of the candidates in entrance examinations.

Facilities:

• Calcutta University offers facilities like libraries, hostels, Centre for Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, etc.
• Central Library, Computer Centre with internet facility, Science Instrumentation Centre and Central Instrumentation Facility, Health Centre, Museum and Art Gallery are some of the facilities provided at Burdwan University.

Scholarships:

Calcutta University- Multiple Scholarships are available at CU.

• Anil Chandra Gupta Memorial Studentship
• Bhupendranath Memorial Scholarship
• Nalinaksha Dutta Stipend
• Ganada Sundari Sarkar Memorial Scholarship
• Hasimohon Kr. And Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship
• Arati Bakshi Memorial Scholarship
• Dr Hensi Stephen Scholarship
• Bhunath Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship

Burdwan University- The university offers multiple scholarships options like Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship and Scholarship Schemes by Government of India and UGC including P.G Indira Gandhi Scholarship.

Placements:

Calcutta University- The placement cell collaborates with various industries and establishments for the placement of the scholars. It has already effectively placed a number of students in the industry. The top recruiters at the institute are TCS, Bhel, Wipro, NTPC.

Burdwan University- The university makes sincere efforts to arrange a number of interviews both on-campus and off-campus, where the students need to prove their merits to secure employment. Some of the major recruiters at the university are Cognizant, TCS, IBM, L&T.

As for which is better between CU or Burdwan University that depends on the specific course. The faculty should also be taken into consideration while choosing.

Calcutta University's syllabus is standard when compared to Burdwan University. However, it will not help you get good grades, instead, it will develop you in a better way. CU will provide the proper exposure as it is India's first state university with 150+ institutions. 

• If you study in CU and get a 50% or higher on your exams, you are considered to be a good student.
• Students generally choose Calcutta University over other institutions because there are few good colleges affiliated with universities. 
• The university has switched to a semester structure since last year. So, improved grades can be expected, with quality education. 
• More than 130 colleges are connected with CU. Not all of them are good. 
• Scottish Church, Bethune, Victoria, St. Pauls, Jaipuria, Vidyasagar, and Maulana Azad are just a few of the famous colleges affiliated with CU. 
• These colleges are available to you. You may expect high-quality education here. 

For achieving good academic scores, You can also enroll in other institutions such as Burdwan University (Chandannagar College is a great institution), Rabindra Bharati University, or private universities like Techno India or UEM. They are a bit expensive, yet they not only deliver good marks, but also placement prospects. So the choice is yours, if you want to go to CU opt for it or if not go for other colleges.

I have many friends who graduated from University of Burdwan and here is their advice. 

• Ask your lecturers and tutors questions. Meet with them during office hours and try to clarify a lecture note, inquire about an essay, etc. This way they will get to know you personally and it will also show that you are willing, devoted, and serious about their topic. 
• Learn about the services that are available to you. The Counselling and Psychological Resources (CAPS), the Faculty of Arts Support Services, and the SRC's free tax refund assistance are just a few of the services available on campus. It's essential to know where to get the services in case you get yourself into a pickle.
• Have a proper schedule. Get enough sleep daily. Stay healthy. Being sleep deprived during examinations does not help. 

These are a few of the things that you should keep in mind if you are planning to join University of Burdwan. 

One of my relatives is an alumnus of Burdwan University, and as per his experience, life at the university is average. You can do the following things during weekends:

• Visit Burdwan Arcade if you want to do some shopping or go to the movies.
• There is a science museum and planetarium just opposite the campus. You can give it a visit.
• If you are looking for food options then Curzon Gate is the best place
• You can also visit historical monuments or temples around the campus
• For a picnic or boating experience, visit Sadar Ghat
• For a fresh morning or evening walk, you can go to Ramanabagan Wildlife Sanctuary.

These are some of the activities you can do over the weekend. 

Faculty plays an important role before joining a college and one should do proper research beforehand. It is suggested to do a personal survey before enrolling in any university.

Both Calcutta University and Burdwan University are the premier universities of West Bengal. NAAC has awarded an ‘A’ grade to Burdwan University whereas Calcutta University received an ‘A++’.

For more information, the table gives a brief description of both universities:

Marks secured in the entrance exam also play an important factor in securing the seat. One can easily secure admission in Burdwan University with less marks but it is difficult to get into Calcutta University. 

While being in a capital city nearby Metro transportation is cheaper and convenient. Yet, the typical cost for basic items is relatively low near Burdwan University, but this limits the scope and facilities of the college.

The syllabus and the course curriculum of both the colleges are more or less the same. Kolkata offers a great opportunity for part-time jobs to the students. Therefore, if one has to choose a college they should do full research, take advice from teachers, friends and then apply for it.?

I have friends who completed their B.Com from Calcutta University and Burdwan University and according to them, it's difficult to get a BCom degree from any of these two universities. Because it is honors, and you must also manage a large syllabus. 

As far as the curriculum is concerned, Calcutta University and Burdwan University are identical. Even Burdwan University asks the same questions again and over. 

You will have to put in extra effort to do well in academics at both Burdwan University and Calcutta University. However, Calcutta University has a locational advantage. You will have better access to coaching. Calcutta University is also more recognized. 

I will suggest that you take all these factors into consideration, and choose an institute according to your convenience. 

Burdwan University, at present, has the largest number of B.Ed affiliated colleges in the state of West Bengal. However, all the B.Ed universities fall under the category of “The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education and Administration”. This procedure was started with CU, KU, etc.

So, it does not necessarily matter from where you pursue your B.Ed degree. The only important factor to ensure is whether or not the university you have enrolled in has come under the NCTE website (Eastern Zone) during and after your course period. It is because the courses often lose their course validity period which is exactly why you should be aware of your steps. 

Rest assured, Burdwan University is one of the most scoring universities for pursuing a B.Ed. 

It is not a good place if you want to pursue M.Sc as it falls short in faculty. The competition among students is very low. Everyone is just after the marks and not learning anything of substance.

The hostels are also very bad and seminars are held there. You will not be given exposure to the opportunities that your courses can bring about. Placement is an alien topic for them. The success rate at the national level is zero.

There are better options that you can apply for based on the tests that you took such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, and so on. I would recommend looking into another Tier 2 B-schools that have a national brand name. NITs (NIT Allahabad, NIT Trichy), IMS BHU, IIT Dhanbad, and others are among the few schools that accept lesser scores. 

I have a few friends who did their MBA from Burdwan University and according to them, the placement is not quite good. However, the tuition structure is extremely reasonable, and the faculties are excellent. Here are brief placement highlights for Burdwan University. 

It’s best if you look for options other than Burdwan University for your MBA.