Presidency University has a unique place in history. It was one of the first institutes of Western-type higher education in Asia. In 1817, a group of enlightened Indians and Englishmen set up the Hindoo College.This was taken over the British Government in 1855 as the College of the Bengal Presidency, and placed in 1857 under the newly founded Calcutta University.
Sixteen departments of Presidency University offer Sixteen Major/Honours subjects for undergraduate studies. The minimum duration of undergraduate course is 6 semesters or three years.
Available Subjects (Major/ Honours):
Bengali,
English,
Hindi,
History,
Performing Arts,
Philosophy,
Political Science,
Sociology
BSc in Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
A candidate can apply for maximum two subjects.
Eligibility
a) There is no upper or lower age limit.
b) Candidates must have passed (not before 2022) in the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2 system) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, West Bengal, or any equivalent examination from a recognised board/council.
c) Candidate must pass any of the aforementioned examinations, with at least five recognized subjects (full marks of each not less than 100), including English language and excluding compulsory Environmental Science. The Aggregate Marks is to be calculated considering score in best four recognized subjects.
d) Candidates with International ‘A’ level or International Baccalaureate qualifications must have at least three subjects at the IGCSE level and three subjects at the ‘A’ level, with English in either of the two levels.
e) The candidate must secure a minimum aggregate score in percentage as per the following table in his/her qualifying examination in (10+2) th standard.
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Important dates-
Application start date : 18th July, 2022 (from 12 noon# )
Application end date : 5 th August, 2022 (till 12 noon)
Publication of Provisional General Merit lists # : 12th August, 2022
1 st Online Reporting # : 13th August, 2022 to 16 th August, 2022
