Calcutta University placement data is released under the NIRF 2026 format for students in the university-run teaching departments. In the 2024-25 placement cycle, 3,059 students were placed, while 3,095 students were placed in 2023-24.

PG 2-year courses made up most of the total placements because the university has a large PG-level academic base. The reported median salaries went from INR 7 LPA for UG 3-year students to INR 11.89 LPA for UG 4-year students and INR 11.5 LPA for PG 2-year students.

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Calcutta University NIRF Placement Report 2026

The course-wise placement details reported for Calcutta University are given below.

UG 3-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 75 10 13.3% INR 7 Lakh
2023-24 48 35 72.9% INR 7 Lakh
2022-23 380 198 52.1% INR 9.2 Lakh

UG 4-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 312 142 45.5% INR 11.89 Lakh
2023-24 237 140 59.1% INR 10 Lakh
2022-23 289 199 68.9% INR 10 Lakh

UG 5-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 119 78 65.5% INR 8.5 Lakh
2023-24 118 75 63.6% INR 8.5 Lakh
2022-23 83 67 80.7% INR 8 Lakh

PG 2-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 4,786 2,796 58.4% INR 11.5 Lakh
2023-24 4,814 2,808 58.3% INR 11 Lakh
2022-23 5,125 3,985 77.8% INR 10 Lakh

PG 3-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 14 10 71.4% INR 11.5 Lakh
2023-24 29 11 37.9% INR 9 Lakh
2022-23 40 30 75.0% INR 9.9 Lakh

PG 5-Year

Graduation Year Graduated in Minimum Time Placed Placement Rate Median Salary
2024-25 36 23 63.9% INR 8 Lakh
2023-24 38 26 68.4% INR 8 Lakh
2022-23 37 28 75.7% INR 8.8 Lakh

Four-Year Trend: Program-Wise Placements

Calcutta University has released program-wise placement counts and median salary data for four academic cycles under the NIRF format.


Program Type		 Placed Median Salary
2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22
UG 3-Year 10 35 198 252 INR 7 LPA INR 7 LPA INR 9.20 LPA INR 9.17 LPA
UG 4-Year 142 140 199 305 INR 11.89 LPA INR 10 LPA INR 10 LPA INR 9.20 LPA
UG 5-Year 78 75 67 95 INR 8.50 LPA INR 8.50 LPA INR 8 LPA INR 7.84 LPA
PG 2-Year 2,796 2,808 3,985 4,201 INR 11.50 LPA INR 11 LPA INR 10 LPA INR 9.20 LPA
PG 3-Year 10 11 30 85 INR 11.50 LPA INR 9 LPA INR 9.90 LPA INR 9.80 LPA
PG Integrated (5-Year) 23 26 28 32 INR 8 LPA INR 8 LPA INR 8.80 LPA INR 8.70 LPA
Total 3,059 3,095 4,507 4,970 - - - -

PG 2-year courses contributed more than 90% of total placements in each of the four academic years. This category moved from 4,201 placements in 2021-22 to 2,796 in 2024-25, while its median salary rose from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.50 LPA.

For UG 4-year courses, the placement count reduced from 305 in 2021-22 to 140 in 2023-24, and then stayed nearly the same at 142 in 2024-25. In the same period, the median package improved from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.89 LPA.

Placement Process at Calcutta University

Calcutta University runs campus placements through a step-by-step process. A company first holds a pre-placement talk. Students are then shortlisted through a written test, which may check aptitude, technical knowledge, or subject skills based on the job role.

After the test, selected students move to a group discussion round and then attend the final personal interview. Students must register with the university's Placement Department before they can take part in campus recruitment.

The Career Development and Placement Cell connects with companies from IT, banking, consulting, and core industry fields to arrange recruitment drives. Students from management, computer science, economics, and commerce departments take part actively in these placement rounds.

Top Recruiters at Calcutta University

Calcutta University receives recruiters from technology, banking, consulting, and core industry areas. The following companies have visited the campus for recruitment in recent seasons.

Sector Key Recruiters
Technology and IT Services TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, L&T Infotech, IBM, Accenture
Banking and Financial Services HSBC, Bandhan Bank
Consulting and Professional Services Deloitte, EY
Core Industry and Conglomerates CESC, Linde India
E-Commerce and Consumer Tech Amazon
Diversified Genpact

TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro are active recruiters because many PG computer science and management students are eligible for campus drives. HSBC and Bandhan Bank usually hire from MBA and economics programs, while Deloitte and EY recruit from areas such as finance, management, and quantitative sciences.

Calcutta University Placement FAQs

Ques. Is affiliated college placement data included in Calcutta University placement figures?

Ans. No. The NIRF placement data for Calcutta University includes only students from the university's own teaching departments. More than 150 affiliated colleges in West Bengal maintain their own placement records separately. The 3,059 placements reported for 2024-25 are only from CU's own campus programs.

Ques. Which program type performs best in Calcutta University placements?

Ans. PG 2-year programs had the highest placement count, with 2,796 students placed in 2024-25 and a median salary of INR 11.50 LPA. UG 4-year programs had the highest median salary at INR 11.89 LPA in 2024-25, though the number of placed students was lower. Recruiters from IT services, banking, and consulting continue to visit for PG programs in management, computer science, and economics.

Ques. What has been the placement trend at Calcutta University in the last four years?

Ans. Total placements were 4,970 in 2021-22, 4,507 in 2022-23, 3,095 in 2023-24, and 3,059 in 2024-25. The main fall came from PG 2-year placements, which reduced from 4,201 in 2021-22 to 2,796 in 2024-25. This category still formed more than 90% of all placements during the period. Median salaries rose in several categories, including PG 2-year programs from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.50 LPA and UG 4-year programs from INR 9.20 LPA to INR 11.89 LPA.

Ques. How does the Calcutta University placement process work?

Ans. Students need to register with the university's Placement Department to join campus drives. The usual process includes a company pre-placement talk, a written aptitude or technical test, a group discussion, and a final personal interview. The rounds can change according to the company and job role. Students from management, computer science, economics, and commerce departments commonly join these drives.

Ques. Which sectors hire actively from Calcutta University?

Ans. IT services has the strongest hiring presence, with TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, and Accenture joining recruitment drives. HSBC and Bandhan Bank hire from banking and financial services, while Deloitte and EY recruit from consulting. CESC and Linde India take part for engineering and science graduates. This recruiter mix matches the wide range of subjects taught in CU's departments.