Can I get direct admission at Calcutta University?

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10 months ago

No, depending on the programme a candidate wishes to apply for; the admission process varies. Admission to the majority of Calcutta University courses is determined by either merit or an entrance exam. BSc, BA, and BCom admission process is merit-based. Meanwhile, BTech and MBA programs use WBJEE, C

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Mallika Ahuja | Contributor-Level 9

a year ago

Although it depends on the course and programme you are enrolling for, straight admission to Calcutta University is possible. Merit-based undergraduate admissions usually take into account your results on qualifying exams, such as the Class 12 test. Calcutta University administers entrance tests for

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Abhishek Gaurav | Contributor-Level 9

10 months ago

No, for most courses in Calcutta University, the rules for admission are either by merit or an entrance examination, whichever the programme the candidate is seeking to apply for. WBJEE, CAT, MAT Exams, etc., in BTech and MBA, while BSc, BA, and BCom require merit. The university keeps 60% of the se

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