Presidency University - Kolkata: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2933 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #929 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #87 of 876 | In India |
| #7 of 42 | In West Bengal |
| #4 of 16 | In Kolkata |
| #679 of 2,713 | For Petrology and Geochemistry |
| Top50% | For 61 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- presiuniv.ac.in
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* Presidency University - Kolkata is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Presidency University - Kolkata has published 8,469 scientific papers with 88,527 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Presidency University - Kolkata majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 128 |
| 1992 | 22 | 135 |
| 1993 | 16 | 153 |
| 1994 | 22 | 128 |
| 1995 | 22 | 168 |
| 1996 | 24 | 184 |
| 1997 | 20 | 142 |
| 1998 | 22 | 186 |
| 1999 | 21 | 176 |
| 2000 | 25 | 215 |
| 2001 | 31 | 252 |
| 2002 | 31 | 288 |
| 2003 | 46 | 359 |
| 2004 | 47 | 384 |
| 2005 | 60 | 483 |
| 2006 | 87 | 614 |
| 2007 | 109 | 633 |
| 2008 | 155 | 927 |
| 2009 | 125 | 937 |
| 2010 | 140 | 1070 |
| 2011 | 196 | 1450 |
| 2012 | 218 | 1692 |
| 2013 | 241 | 1789 |
| 2014 | 275 | 2206 |
| 2015 | 321 | 2749 |
| 2016 | 290 | 3095 |
| 2017 | 320 | 3606 |
| 2018 | 377 | 4086 |
| 2019 | 485 | 5142 |
| 2020 | 673 | 7643 |
| 2021 | 812 | 11317 |
| 2022 | 1095 | 13873 |
| 2023 | 1010 | 16717 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Presidency University - Kolkata gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | 3 years | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) | 3 years | 120,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | 4 years | 240,000 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) | 3 years | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Education (Honours) | 2 years | 100,000 |
| Master of Arts | 2 years | 120,000 |
| Master of Science | 2 years | 120,000 |
| Master of Engineering | 2 years | 240,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years | 200,000 |
| Master of Education | 2 years | 120,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Presidency University - Kolkata.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Presidency University - Kolkata alumni
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Swami Vivekananda
- Occupations
- writerauthororatormonkspiritual leader
- Biography
-
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta ( Bengali: [nɔrendronatʰ dɔto]), was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and the father of modern Indian nationalism who is credited with raising interfaith awareness and bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.
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Subhas Chandra Bose
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianrevolutionaryfreedom fighter
- Biography
-
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose defiance of British authority in India made him a hero among many Indians, but his wartime alliances with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan left a legacy vexed by authoritarianism, anti-Semitism, and military failure. The honorific Netaji (Bengali: "Respected Leader") was first applied to Bose in Germany in early 1942—by the Indian soldiers of the Indische Legion and by the German and Indian officials in the Special Bureau for India in Berlin. It is now used throughout India.
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Satyajit Ray
- Enrolled in Presidency University - Kolkata
- In 1939 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- poetfilm producerchildren's writerfilm directorpainter
- Biography
-
Satyajit Ray was an Indian director, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and composer. Ray is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors in world cinema. He is celebrated for works including The Apu Trilogy (1955–1959), The Music Room (1958), The Big City (1963) and Charulata (1964) and the Goopy–Bagha trilogy.
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Rajendra Prasad
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Rajendra Prasad was an Indian politician, lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first president of India from 1950 to 1962. He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar and Maharashtra. A supporter of Mahatma Gandhi, Prasad was imprisoned by British authorities during the Salt Satyagraha of 1930 and the Quit India movement of 1942. After the constituent assembly 1946 elections, Prasad served as 1st Minister of Food and Agriculture in the central government from 1947 to 1948. Upon independence in 1947, Prasad was elected as President of the Constituent Assembly of India, which prepared the Constitution of India and served as its provisional Parliament.
Presidency University - Kolkata faculties and divisions
| Centre : Bioinformatics | Biological and Life Sciences, Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Centre : North-Eastern Languages, Bengali, Santali and Hindi | Hindi, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Arts | Arts and Humanities, English, Hindi, History, Indic Languages, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Science | Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Economic and Finance Policy, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | প্রেসিডেন্সি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1817 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission |
| Motto | Excellence since 817 |
Location and contacts
| Address | 86/1 College Street Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 073 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,497,000 |