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Calcutta University BA Admission 2024: Fees, Eligibility, Application Form, Dates, Syllabus

Kolkata, West Bengal
State University

Bachelor of Arts [BA]


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Course Duration

3 Years

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Calcutta University BA admission 2024 will begin soon. Admissions to BA courses at Calcutta University will be based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have completed higher secondary (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized board are eligible for admission. Check Calcutta University Admission 2024

Calcutta University B.A Key Highlights 

  • Calcutta University is ranked 12th in NIRF Ranking 2023.
  • Accredited Grade A by NAAC.
  • The average salary of a B. A graduate comes to INR 1,50,000.
  • Several scholarships like Hasimohon Kr. and Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarships, Kartick Chandra Maity Scholarship, Manindra Memorial Scholarship are provided to students.

Read More: Calcutta University Faculty

Calcutta University B.A Eligibility Criteria 

Specializations Eligibility
B.A in Linguistics
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in History
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in Geography
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in Urdu
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in Political Science
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
B.A in Economics
  • The candidate should have cleared the Higher Secondary Examination by a recognized Board
  • A minimum of an aggregate of 50% marks should be attained in the previous qualifying exam.
  • The candidate should have passed in Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Business Economics

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Candidates are selected based on their eligibility criteria and document verification.

How to apply for Calcutta University B.A?

  • Download the application form from the official website on https://www.caluniv.ac.in/.
  • Click on B.A Application form.
  • Download and fill in all the necessary details, this includes both personal and academic details.
  • Finally, send the filled in application form along with the necessary documents.

Documents to be sent along with the application form are:

  • Bank Challan or online payment receipt
  • Original School leaving Certificate from the Principal / Head of the School / last attended.
  • Fitness Medical certificate 
  • Self-attested copies of 10th and 12th mark sheets.
  • Self-attested copy of the Birth certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Two copies of passport size color photographs
  • Self-attested photocopy of aadhar card

Read More: Calcutta University Courses & Fees 

Calcutta University B.A Course Details 

  • The B.A course at Calcutta University consists of 6 semesters (3 years)
  • In B.A. Honors program a student shall have to study 14 Core courses of the Honours Subject as specified for each of the 6 semesters.
  • In B.A. general program a student shall have to study 4 Core Courses of which 2 subjects can be chosen
  • The dissertation project is a course to attain knowledge about a real-life situation. Such a project will carry 6 credits.
  • The B.A program will consist of the Skill Enhancement Program and the Ability Enhancement Compulsory Program. The Skill Enhancement Program is designed to increase the students’ competencies and value-based knowledge. The Ability Enhancement Compulsory Program is compulsory and leads to knowledge enhancement.
  • For the B. A course the total theory course is 26 and the total credit is 96. The total practical course is 22 and the credit score is 44.
  • Each semester will consist of at least 15-18 weeks of academic work.

The total duration of the B.A course is 3 years which is divided into 6 semesters. The maximum time to complete the course is 5 years. If the candidate is not able to clear the exams in 5 years, then the enrollment will be canceled.

Course Evaluation

The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) follows a 10 point grading system. The grades will be awarded as follows:

Percentage Grades Numerical Value
90-100 A++ 9.0-10
80-89 A+ 8.0-8.9
70-79 A 7.0-7.9
60-6.9 B+ 6.0-6.9
50-59 B 5.0-5.9
40-49 C+ 4.0-4.9
30-39 C 3.0-3.9
Below 30 F 0
Absent AB 0

Semester Grade Point Average- This is the weighted average of the numerical value of all the papers in one given semester.

Cumulative Grade Point Average- This is the weighted average of all the 6 Semester Grade Point Average. 

Attendance Requirement 

A student should have a minimum of 75% of attendance to be eligible for the exams. If a student has at least 60% attendance, they are eligible for the exams provided they pay the prescribed fee. A student who has below 60% attendance will not be allowed to take the examinations and will have to pursue the same admission in the next year.

Program Structure

The credit structure of the B.A program is as follow:

Course Type and Credit Theory Practical
Core Course 14×4 =56  14×2=28
Generic Elective  4×4=16  4×2=8
Discipline-Specific Elective 4×4=16  4×2=8
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course 2×2=4  0
Skill Enhancement Course 2×2=4  0

Examination Regulation

  • The semester-end examinations for semester 1, semester 3, and semester 5 are held in December - January. The semester-end examination for semester 2, semester 4, and semester 6 will be held in June- July.
  • The semester-end examination will amount to 80% of the total marks. The internal assessment marks will be for 20% of the marks.
  • Marks will also be awarded to students based on their class attendance. For attending 60% or above classes, but less than 75% classes 6 marks will be awarded. Those who attend more than 75% but less than 90% of classes will be given 8 marks. Those students who attend 90% or more classes will be given 10 marks.

Calcutta University B.A Syllabus 

B.A Political Science Syllabus

Part-1 Part-2
Political Theory Comparative Politics and Government
Part-3 Part-4
Government and Politics in India International Relations
Part-5 Part-6
Western Political Thought Indian Political Thought and Movement
Part-7 Part-8
Political Sociology Public Administration

B.A Journalism and Mass Communication Syllabus

Part-1 Part-2
Reporting Mass Communication
Editing Media Management and Law
History of Indian Journalism
Part-3
National and International Affairs
Visual Media
Radio Journalism
Television Journalism
Advertising
Public Relation

B.A Psychology Syllabus 

Part-1 Part-2
Introduction to Psychology Psychometry
Basic Psychological process Methodology
The biological base of behavior Development and educational psychology
Practical Practical
Part-3
Social Psychology
Health and Counselling Psychology
Practical
Industrial Psychology and Organizational Behaviour
Psychopathology
Practical

B.A Philosophy Syllabus

Part-1 Part-2
Indian Philosophy History of Western Philosophy
Psychology, Social and Political Philosophy Logic
Part-3
Indian Logic and Epistemology
Philosophy of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics
Ethics and philosophy of religion
Optional Paper(Any one)
  • An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding: David Hume 
  • Western Logic 
  • Ethics 
  • Contemporary Indian Philosophy 

B.A Sociology Syllabus

Part-1 Part-2
Introductory Sociology Sociological Theory
Western Sociological Thought Research Methods and Social Statistics 
Part-3
Social & Sociological Thought in India
Social Institutions 
Indian Social Structure and Process
Contemporary Indian Social Problems and Field Work-based Dissertation

B.A History Syllabus 

Part-1 Part-2
History of India from the Earliest Times until up to 600 CE  Transformation of Europe (15th – 17th Centuries)
History of India from C 600 to C1500 History of India from C1500 to C1800
Part-3
History of East Asia from 1839 to 1950
Aspects of Antiquity

B.A Education Syllabus 

Part-1 Part-2
The philosophical foundation of education and contributions of great educators Development of education in India
Sociological Foundation of education and educational organization of management
Part-3
Psychology of adjustment and educational guidance counseling
Evaluation in education
Educational curriculum and technology
Comparative education and practical

B.A Economics Syllabus 

Year-1 Year-2
Microeconomic Principles Microeconomics
Macroeconomic Principles Macroeconomics 
Statistics for Economics  Development Theory
Mathematics for Economics  Indian Economy Since Independence 
Year-3
International Economics 
Public Economics 
Comparative Development Experience 
Contemporary Economic Issues: India and West Bengal
Applied Economics 
Indian Economic History 

Check More: Calcutta University Result

Calcutta University B.A Scholarships

Some of the scholarships available for B.A students are:

  • Hasimohon Kr. And Tulsi Mani Kr. Scholarship
  • Arati Bakshi Memorial Scholarship
  • Dr. Hensi Stephen Scholarship 
  • Political Science Reunion 94 Scholarship
  • Swati Bose Memorial Scholarship
  • Anita Memorial Scholarship
  • Banipada Majumdar Memorial Prize
  • J.N. Ganguly Poverty cum Merit Scholarship
  • Kartick Chandra Maity Scholarship
  • M.K. Sengupta Memorial Prize

 Read More: Calcutta University Scholarship

Calcutta University B.A Placements

The Calcutta University has its very own placement officer who oversees the placement programs in this University.

  • Some of the major recruiters are: Accenture, Azim Premji Foundation Cognizant Technology Solutions, Emami Ltd, EXL Service, Finomial Software Private Ltd, KAIVALYA Education Foundation, Genpact India, HSBC India, Hewlett-Packard, Orange Tree Global 
  •  The Calcutta University organized an Industry-Academia Interaction program, where students got to experience the nuances of the corporate world. 

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Calcutta University B.A FAQs

Ques. Does Calcutta University have hostel facilities for B.A students?

Ans. Yes, separate hostel facilities are available for both male and female students. These hostels are with top-notch infrastructure facilities

Ques. Has Calcutta University collaborated with foreign institutions?

Ans. Yes, Calcutta University has collaborated with several institutions intending to exchange academic research, faculty, and students. Some of the institutions are Dagon University, Pittsburgh University, Concordia University, Metropolitan University, California State University, and so on.

Ques. Are workshops held frequently at Calcutta University?

Ans. Yes, workshops and seminars are held to enlighten both the students and faculty members about the industry. In light of the recent events, webinars are held to make sure that students do not fall back in their education.

Ques. What is the reservation category at University of Calcutta?

Ans. The University offers reservations to different categories. Reservation criteria are tabulated below:

Category Reservation
SC 22%
ST 6%
PWD 3%
OBC-A 10%
OBC-B 7%
Sports Quota 8 seats are reserved for Arts stream and 4 for M. Com students
Military Quota 5 seats are reserved for Children of Ex-Servicemen
Foreign Quota 15&, Out of 15%, 5% seats are reserved for the children of Indian Worker in Gulf

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University of Calcutta: 32 answered questions

TG

Tiyasha Ghosh

24 Jun 21

Between Calcutta University and Presidency University for a PG, you should opt for Presidency University. Having studied in Calcutta University, I suggest you go for Presidency instead.

  • Calcutta University is known to provide low marks to students.
  • The teachers are part of the board or question setter which doesn't give good marks and a student has to study under them.
  • Apart from this, there are certain colleges that, to improve their grades, give good marks to the students.
  • Both of these cases are not good. Along with this, the marks get worse as the answer sheets are not checked by the college faculty and are instead checked by someone else.
  • The Presidency won over these things. A student scores good marks in Presidency.
  • The teachers are not that strict and they only check the answers sheets.
  • As it's only the college teachers who do the questions and answers work in the exam, once getting familiar with them will help a student score well.

Therefore, it's better to opt for Presidency University. Due to its better faculty, facilities and overall experience.

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Taneesha Mitra

13 Oct 21

One of my friends was a student of the IEM thus, he had his reasons to make a choice among all the given options which might help you choose a college for yourself. 

Instead of enrolling for any college under WBJEE, you can try to go for IITs. If you have no luck there, then you should opt for government colleges such as CU, JU, and KGEC.

Talking about IEM, you should know IEM provides a good opportunity for the students with all the favorable benefits. 

Apart from this, Heritage Institute of Technology is not a good choice as the crowd of students doesn’t have any standards. Most of them are enrolled by the management quota. You may also go to other colleges like Techno Main Saltlake otherwise, you can also choose GCETT Serampore, near Kolkata, as it is also a good college. 

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Subhankar Mukherjee

20 Sept 22

University of Calcutta is better for ECE. The faculty, placement opportunity, research scope, and exposure offered is much better at CU compared to Kalyani Govt. Engineering College.

According to the highlights of Calcutta University placement in recent years, the average CTC for ECE students is around INR 8 LPA. The highest CTC goes up to INR 21 LPA.   

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Ashmita Saha

30 Nov 21

The cutoff for colleges in Kolkata is quite high. With 85-90%, you should get into good colleges under Calcutta University. But here are some things that you should keep in mind.

  • As the number of students applying is way more than the number of colleges, chances are you won’t get selected through the first or second round. 
  • The colleges release multiple counseling lists. So, you need to wait. As many students withdraw their admission, leaving seats vacant.
  • If you aren’t confident about getting admission, apply to as many colleges as you can to keep your options open.
  • You can always take admission at a college you are easily getting into and withdraw when you get selected in your preferred college.

Also, you always have the option to get admission into private universities.

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Damayanti Halder

13 Oct 21

Calcutta University offers some of the best education possible in the country. It consistently maintains an admirable ranking among the top universities in India. 

  • Your CV can get a big boost if you opt for the University of Calcutta.
  • There are other institutes in Kolkata that are just as good as CU such as Presidency University, Jadavpur University St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous). Keep an eye on them as well and do not restrict yourself only to CU. 
  • Engage yourselves in the various activities that will take place wherever you end up getting admission. 
  • The more proactive you are, the more your resume will attract potential employers.

Vidyasagar University has more expertise in tribal culture and literature. It is not the focus of urban academics. Keep in mind that the marking scheme of the University of Calcutta is very rigid.

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Prashant Gupta

22 Mar 23

No, You cannot take M.A. in Journalism at Calcutta University without an Entrance Examination. Admission is through counseling based on the marks obtained in Calcutta University Entrance Exam.

The eligibility criteria for MA in Journalism at Calcutta University are as follows

  • Students have to qualify for Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized college or university.
  • 5% relaxation is given to those students belonging to the Reserved Category
  • Students from any stream can apply
  • No receptacle is accepted in any subject. Students should be fully qualified in every subject.
  • Some colleges or universities have different eligibility criteria as a common entrance test for admission.

To get admission to the course, students are required to clear entrance exams conducted by respective colleges and universities. Calcutta University too conducts its own entrance exam and unless you clear that, you cannot get admission to MA Journalism.

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Shashank Arora

01 Oct 21

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.

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Tanisha Sanyal

30 Nov 21

Choosing between Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) and Calcutta University (CU), is not justified, as they are both reputed institutions and have more or less the same performance. 

Their curriculum will be different, along with their teaching style. But both will provide you with similar opportunities after graduation.

CU students claim that it is very difficult to score good marks here, but since the semester system started in CU, it has become manageable. 

So choose the college you feel suits all your requirements, then go for the one. The one thing better in CU is the environment, because RBU has been in constant disputes and political turmoil, which sometimes hampers regular classwork.

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Shivangi Batra

04 Oct 21

University of Calcutta and Kalyani Government Engineering College are both terrific colleges. There are certain precise points that draw out the best in these institutes.

  • Faculty: Both the institutes have well-established faculty units. Kalyani Government Engineering College has around 9 faculty members in electrical engineering whereas the University of Calcutta has more than 12 faculty members in the chemical engineering department.
  • Academics: The academics at KGEC is decent and the labs are well equipped too. The electrical department is one of the most relaxed branches and does not burden students with assignments. The students are provided with higher marks in practical papers in comparison to other branches. The major GATE rankers at KGEC are from the electrical engineering department.
  • Higher Studies: Electrical engineering being a core branch provides better offers to you than chemical engineering. This branch makes available more seats in the government sector.
  • Placement: CU provides more placement opportunities than KGEC. The 4-year B. Tech course even provides an almost similar level of placements and sometimes even better.

Since this concerns your career, you must take some time before concluding a decision. Whichever branch you opt for it is you who has to study for 4 years, therefore, make a wise choice that you would not regret later.

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Saugata Roy

26 Oct 21

Calcutta University is far better than North Bengal University for studying law. 

  • CU has more national recognition as compared to North Bengal University.
  • The exposure you will get at CU is unparalleled.
  • CU is an older university compared to North Bengal University.

Although you can excel in your academics from any university, choosing a better one will provide you with more exposure. So, if you are interested in pursuing a degree in Law, I will suggest that you choose CU. 

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