University of Kalyani is one of the most prominent institutes in the country and is featured among top ranked universities by NIRF in both university and overall category. The university offers several courses among which B.Tech is the flagship course of the university. Admissions to BTech are based on rank obtained in the WBJEE entrance exam. However, a candidate’s performance in 10+2 is also taken into consideration. 

Kalyani University has various academic departments and research centers that offer postgraduate and undergraduate programs in distinct disciplines of Engineering, Technology, and Pure Sciences, Management etc. The university also offers Postdoctoral research courses, namely. DSc and DLitt to eligible candidates

University of Kalyani Quick Facts

  • University of Kalyani has been ranked by recognized platforms for its excellence in several fields.
  • University of Kalyani is popularly known for its courses in various disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Management etc.
  • Admission to various such as BCA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, M.Phil etc are based on the marks secured in the entrance exams as well as merit of the candidate in last qualifying examinations.
  • Apart from providing regular courses, the university also imparts distance education to graduates in the Science and Arts stream.
  • The fees for various courses offered by Kalyani University is much more affordable as compared to other institutes in the country. The B.Tech program fee for a duration of 4 years is approximately INR 60,000. However, scholarships are also provided to meritorious and deserving candidates.
  • B.Tech admissions at University of Kalyani are based on WBJEE rank followed by counselling.
  • For MBA admissions, CMAT/MAT/CAT/JEMAT scores are taken into consideration whereas for MCA and M.Tech, GATE and JECA scores are considered respectively.
  • Kalyani University provides internship facilities to students during the final year of their study in NGOs and several other reputed firms. Moreover, the university has a great alumni network and IBM, TCS, ITC, Wipro, Nicco Group, Emami, Axis Bank Pvt Ltd are among the top recruiters.
  • The Faculty of Kalyani University is experienced and expertise in their area of knowledge dedicated to impart quality knowledge to the students.

University of Kalyani Ranking

  • Ranked 101 for Overall by NIRF 2020
  • Ranked 101 for Overall by NIRF 2019
  • Ranked 97 for Overall by QS 2020

University of Kalyani Courses & Fees

University of Kalyani offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in streams like Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Management. Given below is a brief introduction about the programs with their eligibility:

PROGRAM PROGRAM DETAILS SELECTION BASIS
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Specializations: Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology
  • Fees: INR 60,000
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Computer Application as one of the subjects with 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
 WBJEE
B.Ed
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 35,010
  • Eligibility: Graduate in any relevant discipline with 50% aggregate marks
 Entrance Test conducted by the university
Integrated M.Sc
  • Duration: 5 Years
  • Specialization: Statistics
  • Fees: INR 74,370
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 60% marks in aggregate
 Merit based
MA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Bengali Language & Literature, English, Economics, Folkloristics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sociology, Hindi, Geography, Education
  • Fees: INR 6,270
  • Eligibility: BA Hons in relevant subject
 Entrance Test conducted by the university
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Accounting & Finance, Marketing
  • Fees: INR 6,270
  • Eligibility: B.Com Honours in Commerce
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Biochemistry, Botany, Biophysics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology, Education, Genome Science, Data Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Environmental Management
  • Fees: INR 7,870
  • Eligibility: B.Sc in respective subject
M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Computer Science & Engineering
  • Communication Engineering
  • Fees: INR 53,420
  • Eligibility: BE/ B.Tech in relevant discipline
 Entrance Test conducted by the university followed by interview
MCA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 45,570
  • Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects
 WB JECA
MBA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 75,370
  • Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
 CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ JEMAT followed by GD & PI
PhD
  • Duration: 3-5 Years
  • Specializations: Commerce, Economics, Folklore, History, Library & Information Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology, Business Administration, Engineering, Education, Physical Education
  • Fees: INR 41,950
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% aggregate marks in relevant subject
 KURET/ KURAT/ EEARP/ NET / SLET/ SET/ GATE

University of Kalyani FAQs

Ques. Is Kalyani University a good University?

Ans. Kalyani University is excellent in many fields of research and development and postgraduate courses are outstanding. In engineering, Computer Science is also good. The Biochemistry and Biophysics department is an excellent venue for MSc & PhD studies and research works. The campus is surrounded by greenery which gives a fresh environment to the students within the campus.

Ques. How many marks should I score in WBJEE 2017 to get admission in Kalyani University in the Computer Science branch?

Ans. If you are interested in the Computer Science branch at Kalyani University, your rank must be within 2000 and marks greater than 92 accordingly. Securing marks not less than 85 in the upcoming WBJEE would strengthen your chances of getting Computer Science Engineering at Kalyani University.

Ques. What are the rules for the supplementary examination in B.Sc courses under Kalyani University?

Ans. You have to give supplementary examinations in the Hons subject if you get less than 40% in that subject and for pass-course subjects the minimum marks is 30%.If you’re an hons. student, you can only afford only one supplementary examination in the respective year. If you get two supplementary in two out of any three subjects (Hons and two pass-course) then you’ll be considered as ‘not promoted’ to the next year.

Ques. How much do I have to score in JECA to get a chance at Kalyani University for an MCA?

Ans. For the general category students, one needs to have a GMR below 500. For other category students, the seats are mostly vacant after the 1st and 2nd day of counselling procedure. You should look into the cutoff trends from the past few years and prepare yourself accordingly to secure more marks.