Ques. Is CUET required for University of Calcutta admission 2026?
Ans. 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.
Ques. What is the application fee for University of Calcutta UG admission through WBCAP?
Ans. 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.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BA/B.Sc/B.Com at University of Calcutta?
Ans. 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.
Ques. Which entrance exams does University of Calcutta MBA accept?
Ans. 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.
Ques. How many BA LLB seats are available at University of Calcutta through CULET?
Ans. 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.
Ques. Is there a management quota or direct admission at University of Calcutta?
Ans. 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.
Ques. How is the University of Calcutta MBA composite score calculated?
Ans. 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.
Ques. Can candidates from outside West Bengal claim reserved category benefits at University of Calcutta?
Ans. 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.
Ques. What is the PhD selection process at University of Calcutta?
Ans. 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.
Ques. What is the WBCAP Phase 2 mop-up round and who can participate?
Ans. 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.
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The entrance test usually have questions related to subjects and topics covered during Graduation. You can contact the college to know more about it.
UGC has now recognized Company Secretary as equivalent to post graduate degree. Those who have completed a Company Secretary program can now apply for admission in Ph.D in Commerce and its allied disciplines.