Presidency University, Kolkata

Presidency University Kolkata is a government university that was established in the year 2010. The courses at Presidency University Kolkata is offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. To be eligible for the Presidency University programmes, students must meet the required admission eligibility criteria as per the course chosen.

Presidency University Rankings 2025: As per the NIRF ranking 2025, Presidency University has secured the 15th rank in the colleges category and is ranked in the rank band of 151-200 in the university category and 51-100 in the state public universities category. Presidency University Kolkata is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Presidency University courses are BA Hons , B.

Sc (Hons), MA , M. Sc, and Ph. D . Admission to Presidency University Kolkata is done based on students' performance in the entrance examinations that include PUBDET / PUMDET/ CSIR UGC NET/ UGC NET . Some of the top recruiters of Presidency University Kolkata placements are Tata Consultancy Services, KPMG and many more.

Presidency University Kolkata has an active placement cell that offers strong placement assistance to final-year students. According to the latest placement drive, students have been recruited by leading companies such as Citibank, IBM, Ernst & Young, HSBC Bank, and several other reputed organisations.

The university also provides students with several scholarship opportunities such as National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students, Minority Scholarship, Priyamvada Birla Scholarship, along with several others.

Students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to avail the benefits of the Presidency University Kolkata scholarships Other Top Colleges VJIM Hyderabad Praxis Business School Kolkata Delhi School of Business IPE Hyderabad Presidency University Alumni Presidency University alumni have excelled across diverse fields such as law, engineering, management, entrepreneurship, and public service.

Mentioned below are the notable alumni of the Presidency University.

Krisha Kamal — Senior Legal Analyst Harsh Kumar — Entrepreneur / General Manager turned Founder Pavithra K — Founder, Dream Zone India Trehan Sangpriya — Founder, Createxp (Creative Studio) Hemanth Kumar V — Executive Manager (Special Projects), Karnataka Skill Development Corporation Chethan K A — Co-founder, Skillbind Education Likitha U K — Founder, Nruthya Kutira (Dance Institution) Nanda Kishore Reddy Rachamala — Founder, Regis Exim Pvt.

Ltd.

Bibang Basumatary — Co-founder, Bibang & Kartik Drone Solutions Yash Upadhayay — Founder, Digitopedia Solutions Syed Yunus — Founder, Plentra Technologies Private Limited Noor Fathima — Software Engineer / Author Anirudh Iyengar Mohan — Hardware Engineer (Spire Global) Presidency University Kolkata NIRF Ranking 2025 Presidency University Kolkata secured a position in the rank band of State Public Universities and University categories as per the NIRF ranking 2025.

Presidency University NIRF Ranking Comparison Category 2025 2024 Colleges 15 13 University 151-200 101-150 State Public Universities 51-100 51-100 Presidency University Kolkata 2026 Placement Highlights Presidency University highest package stood at Rs 16. 42 LPA, and the average package is Rs 12 LPA in 2026 placements. Check details of the Presidency University placements in 2026 below.

Presidency University Placements 2026 Particulars Statistics Placement Rate 99% Average CTC Rs 12 LPA Highest CTC Rs 16. 42 LPA Presidency University Location Presidency University Kolkata is situated at 86/1 College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal.

Presidency University, Kolkata provides scholarships for meritorious and deserving students. To avail Presidency University, Kolkata scholarships, candidates have to fulfill all eligibility requirements. The scholarships offered by Presidency University Kolkata help meritorious students to pursue higher education without any financial limitations.

Students at Presidency University can also apply for central and state government scholarships such as Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship/K3 Scholarship, NSP Scholarship, National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students, Minority Scholarship, Priyamvada Birla Scholarship, Sambhava Foundation Scholarship, Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation and Kanyasharee Scholarship.

Candidates can check the below table for Presidency University scholarships. Presidency University Admission Presidency University Kolkata Scholarships Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Priyamvada Birla Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to a total of 25 students pursuing full-time degree courses (Graduation) in general discipline at any college or institution in West Bengal.

Annual family income from all sources is Rs. 75,000 or less are eligible to apply for the Priyamvada Birla Scholarship. Sambhava Foundation Scholarship Candidates should have a minimum of 80% marks in aggregate (best of five) and respective subject obtained at HS/ISC/CBSC or 60% at UG for those who are pursuing postgraduation. The total income of the family should not exceed Rs. 1. 2 lakhs per year.

Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation This foundation presents scholarships to support meritorious students from weaker sections of society to pursue their higher education. This scholarship is for students pursuing XI, XII, graduation, or post-graduation. For this scholarship, candidates selection will be based on a screening process and an interview.

This scholarship is for girl students who have obtained above 80% and boys above 85% in Class X and XII. Family income less than Rs. 4 lakhs per annum. Note: For more details on Presidency University Kolkata scholarships, candidates have to visit the presiuniv. ac. in.