Is Calcutta University government or private?

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  • Calcutta University is a public state University that is accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university offers over 150+ courses at both UG and PG levels in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Technology, and many more. It also offers Ph.D. Certificate and Diploma courses. Interestingly, Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the University category by NIRF 2023.

  • Calcutta University is a public state university and not any private institution. The university was established in 1857, and founded by the then British Government in India. Unlike private universities which use to rely on tuition fees, the university of Calcutta receives government funding for its operations.

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    Saumya Srivastava Professional writer | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago

    Calcutta University is a public state University that is accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university offers over 150+ courses at both UG and PG levels in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, Management, Technology, and many more. It also offers Ph.D. Certificate and Diploma courses. Interestingly, Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the University category by NIRF 2023.

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