The University of Calcutta is a collegiate public state university located in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India established on 24 January
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Calcutta University offers admission in B. Tech while for M. CU candidates are free to choose between entrance and merit-based admission. Tech Entrance Test will consist total 50 questions of marks for the duration of One hour 30 minutes. Students must note that for some specializations, a valid GATE score is mandatory.
In case of M. Students must note that in case of M. The candidates can apply online as well as offline. The application forms can be downloaded from the official website of the university. The application fee of B. All Non-CU candidates have to qualify in the university entrance test followed by an interview although for few selected specializations, a valid GATE score is mandatory. Calcutta University offers various programs at UG level such as B. The candidates willing to take admission in any of these courses can apply online on the official website of the university.
The admission to BA-LL. Sc and Integrated B. Sc is based on the score in Admission Test. Com admission is completely merit-Based. CU offers admission to B. Ed programs for the categories of Deputed and Fresher candidates on the basis of their performance in academics. Minimum eligibility for B. There is no age limit for Deputed candidates.
Ed program , the minimum eligibility is a pass in B. Admission will be granted on the basis of University Entrance Test with special weightage to the marks in qualifying degree. Ed program is based on marks in Academics and Entrance Test. Preference of marks is tabulated below:. Calcutta University offers admission to MA, M. M in multiple disciplines at PG level. Application form can be filled in online or offline modes.
Com admission is completely merit-based. Com courses can be filled online by visiting the official website of Calcutta University. Follow these steps to fill the application form:. Category certificate issued by states other than West Bengal will be accepted only subject to the production of Domicile Certificate. The minimum eligibility is any UG degree from a recognized university. Application form can be downloaded the from the official website of university. Fill the form and send it to the university address along with the below-listed documents:.
The basic eligibility is a pass in the relevant PG degree from a recognized university. Students have to appear in total three papers for RET. Details of paper are given below:. Those students are also exempted from the university written test who have completed M.
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Pharm degree from a recognized university. Phil or equivalent exam. Download the application form from the official website of the university. Challan can be procured from the cash counter of Calcutta University. Application fee can also be paid through SBI Online. The application form for Ph.
For Diploma courses, the admission is completely merit-based while for PG Diploma courses, a valid score in university entrance test will be considered. Application form for PG Diploma in Media Studies can be obtained from the official website of the university. Application fee of INR can be paid through challan. The university also offers Course-wise reservation to different categories. Reservation criteria is tabulated below:. It was the first institution in Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary a.. I had an M. Sc entrance test where I was eligible for B.
Sc according to my rank. This college has a very enriched past and so I choose the legacy over my desire. I passed out from university in and started job life in MNC. But I miss my college day till now. The admission was based on the graduation marks only. I have pursued my graduation in Geology so it was obvious that I would opt for this course in this great and renowned university.
We had to apply to St. Xavier's College through it's own application system which takes into account one's higher secondary performance. Thus, we had to score above a certain cutoff to stand a chance for selection into this college. I had the following subject combination for my higher secondary education-Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. For admissions to my graduate course in Biotechnology, thi The admission is based on the marks in the Bachelor of Science level. There are 3 streams of B. I gave Entrance Test to get chance in the university to study.
I score in the Entrance test. Best infrastructure University, best Faculty in West Bengal. Good environment to study. I opted for this college because of its good learning environment and excellent faculty. No exam, merit based admission. And based on merit list, admission done. I passed CAT exam for this curriculum. I got 40 percentiles. The course is all about finance and I wanted to specialize over it from the beginning, so I had to choice this course.
In CU there was GD and personal interview had been held. I had to pass those two round before my admission in CU. I have completed M phil in history. Now i want to study P hd plz help me. I want to study In M. Sc botany for the session Since , the information technology IT services sector has revitalised Kolkata's stagnant economy. The city is also experiencing marked growth in its manufacturing base.
Spread roughly north—south along the east bank of the Hooghly River, Kolkata sits within the lower Ganges Delta of eastern India; the city's elevation is 1. Kolkata is located over the "Bengal basin", a pericratonic tertiary basin.
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These sediments are sandwiched between two clay beds: The Kolkata metropolitan area is spread over 1, East Kolkata is also a section. North Kolkata is the oldest part of the city. Characterised by 19th-century architecture, dilapidated buildings, overpopulated slums, crowded bazaars , and narrow alleyways, it includes areas such as Shyambazar , Hatibagan , Maniktala , Kankurgachi , Rajabazar , Shobhabazar , Shyampukur , Sonagachi , Kumortuli , Bagbazar , Jorasanko , Chitpur , Pathuriaghata , Cossipore , Sinthee , Belgachia , Jorabagan , and Dum Dum.
Central Kolkata hosts the central business district. Bagh , formerly known as Dalhousie Square, and the Esplanade on its east; Strand Road is on its west. East Kolkata is largely composed of newly developed areas and neighbourhoods of Saltlake , Rajarhat , Tangra , Beliaghata , Ultadanga , Phoolbagan etc. Two planned townships in the greater Kolkata region are Bidhannagar , also known as Salt Lake City and located north-east of the city; and Rajarhat , also called New Town and sited east of Bidhannagar. The southern suburban areas like Narendrapur, Sonarpur, Baruipur are also within the city of Kolkata as metropolitan structure.
Fort William, on the western part of the city, houses the headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army ; [72] its premises are under the jurisdiction of the army.
According to a United Nations Development Programme report, its wind and cyclone zone is "very high damage risk". The annual mean temperature is The highest recorded temperature is Often, in April—June, the city is struck by heavy rains or dusty squalls that are followed by thunderstorms or hailstorms, bringing cooling relief from the prevailing humidity. The highest monthly rainfall total occurs in July and August. In these months often incessant rain for days brings live to a stall for the city dwellers. Pollution is a major concern in Kolkata.
As of [update] , sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide annual concentration were within the national ambient air quality standards of India, but respirable suspended particulate matter levels were high, and on an increasing trend for five consecutive years, causing smog and haze. Once India's leading city, Kolkata experienced a steady economic decline in the decades following India's independence due to steep population increases and a rise in militant trade-unionism , which included frequent strikes that were backed by left-wing parties.
Kolkata is home to many industrial units operated by large public- and private-sector corporations; major sectors include steel, heavy engineering, mining, minerals, cement, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, electronics, textiles, and jute. Kolkata hosts the headquarters of three major public-sector banks: Adoption of the "Look East" policy by the Indian government; opening of Sikkim 's Nathu La mountain pass, which is located on the border between India and China , to bi-directional international trade; and the interest shown by Southeast Asian countries in expanding into Indian markets are factors that could benefit Kolkata.
The demonym for residents of Kolkata are Calcuttan and Kolkatan. Bengali Hindus form the majority of Kolkata's population; Marwaris , Biharis and Muslims compose large minorities. Bengali , the official state language, is the dominant language in Kolkata. Hindi and Urdu are spoken by a sizeable minority. As of [update] , about one-third of the population, or 1. Kolkata is administered by several government agencies. Each borough has a committee of councillors, each of whom is elected to represent a ward.
By means of the borough committees, the corporation undertakes urban planning and maintains roads, government-aided schools, hospitals, and municipal markets. The Kolkata Port Trust, an agency of the central government, manages the city's river port. Kolkata's administrative agencies have areas of jurisdiction that do not coincide. Listed in ascending order by area, they are: Kolkata district ; the Kolkata Police area and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area, or "Kolkata city"; [] and the Kolkata metropolitan area , which is the city's urban agglomeration.
The agency overseeing the latter, the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority , is responsible for the statutory planning and development of greater Kolkata. As the seat of the Government of West Bengal , Kolkata is home to not only the offices of the local governing agencies, but also the West Bengal Legislative Assembly ; the state secretariat, which is housed in the Writers' Building ; and the Calcutta High Court. Most government establishments and institutions are housed in the centre of the city in B.
Bagh formerly known as Dalhousie Square. Kolkata has lower courts: A Deputy High-Commission of Bangladesh also located in the city. Public transport is provided by the Kolkata Suburban Railway , the Kolkata Metro , trams , rickshaws , and buses. The suburban rail network reaches the city's distant suburbs. According to a survey conducted by the International Association of Public Transport , in terms of a public transport system, Kolkata ranks among the top of the six Indian cities surveyed.
Buses , which are the most commonly used mode of transport, are run by government agencies and private operators. Water-logging, caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon , can interrupt transportation networks. Almost all of Kolkata's taxis are antiquated Hindustan Ambassadors by make; newer air-conditioned radio taxis are in service as well. Due to its diverse and abundant public transportation, privately owned vehicles are not as common in Kolkata as in other major Indian cities.
The city's main bus terminals are located at Esplanade and Babughat. In , the airport was upgraded to handle increased air traffic. The Port of Kolkata , established in , is India's oldest and the only major river port. The route from North Bengal to Kolkata is set to become cheaper and more efficient for people travelling by bus. According to the Indian National Family Health Survey, only a small proportion of Kolkata households were covered under any health scheme or health insurance.
As of , because of higher air pollution , the life expectancy of a person born in the city is four years fewer than in the suburbs. Kolkata's schools are run by the state government or private organisations, many of which are religious. Bengali and English are the primary languages of instruction; Urdu and Hindi are also used, particularly in central Kolkata. Vocational programs are also available.
James' School Kolkata , St. Xavier's Collegiate School , and Loreto House , have been ranked amongst the best schools in the country. Aliah University which was founded in as Mohammedan College of Calcutta is the oldest post-secondary educational institution of the city.
Jadavpur University is known for its arts, science, and engineering faculties. Kolkata also houses the prestigious Indian Institute of Foreign Trade , which was started here in the year Raman , [] and Amartya Sen. Nobel laureate Sir C. Kolkata is known for its literary, artistic, and revolutionary heritage; as the former capital of India, it was the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought. Kolkata has many buildings adorned with Indo-Islamic and Indo-Saracenic architectural motifs.
Several well-maintained major buildings from the colonial period have been declared "heritage structures"; [] others are in various stages of decay. The Victoria Memorial , a place of interest in Kolkata , has a museum documenting the city's history. The National Library of India is the leading public library in the country while Science City is the largest science centre in the Indian subcontinent. The popularity of commercial theatres in the city has declined since the s.
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Kalighat painting originated in 19th century Kolkata as a local style that reflected a variety of themes including mythology and quotidian life. The city is recognised for its appreciation of Rabindra sangeet songs written by Rabindranath Tagore and Indian classical music , with important concerts and recitals, such as Dover Lane Music Conference , being held throughout the year; Bengali popular music, including baul folk ballads , kirtans , and Gajan festival music; and modern music, including Bengali-language adhunik songs.
Bengal's large repertoire of seafood dishes includes various preparations of ilish , a fish that is a favourite among Calcuttans. Though Bengali women traditionally wear the sari , the shalwar kameez and Western attire is gaining acceptance among younger women. Durga Puja , held in September—October, is Kolkata's most important and largest festival; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations and artistic decorations.
Dance accompanied by Rabindra Sangeet , a music genre started by Rabindranath Tagore. Sandesh , a typical Bengali sweet made from chhena. A murti , or representation, of the goddess Durga shown during the Durga Puja festival. Durga Idol of Bagbazar Sarbojanin—first public puja of Kolkata, that would celebrate its th year in The first newspaper in India, the Bengal Gazette started publishing from the city in All India Radio , the national state-owned radio broadcaster, airs several AM radio stations in the city. The most popular sports in Kolkata are football and cricket.
Unlike most parts of India, the residents show significant passion for football. As in the rest of India, cricket is popular in Kolkata and is played on grounds and in streets throughout the city. Tournaments, especially those involving cricket, football, badminton , and carrom , are regularly organised on an inter-locality or inter-club basis. Eden Gardens , which has a capacity of 68, as of [update] , [] hosted the final match of the Cricket World Cup.
It is home to the Bengal cricket team and the Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata's Netaji Indoor Stadium served as host of the Asian Basketball Championship , where India's national basketball team finished 5th, ahead of teams that belong to Asia's basketball elite, such as Iran. The city has three hole golf courses. The Royal Calcutta Turf Club hosts horse racing and polo matches. It was founded in , making it one of the oldest rackets clubs in the world, and the first in the Indian subcontinent. The Calcutta Rowing Club hosts rowing heats and training events.
Kolkata, considered the leading centre of rugby union in India , gives its name to the oldest international tournament in rugby union, the Calcutta Cup. Banerjee , and Subrata Bhattacharya. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the city. For other uses, see Kolkata disambiguation. For other uses, see Calcutta disambiguation. Victoria Memorial , St. Environmental issues in Kolkata. Ethnic communities in Kolkata. Civic administration of Kolkata. Health care in Kolkata. Kolkata in the media and List of Bengali-language television channels. Football in Kolkata , Kolkata Marathon , and Kolkata derby.
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