Why is Calcutta University famous?

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    Muskan | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    Calcutta University is famed for being Asia's first institution to teach European classics, English literature, European and Indian philosophy, and Occidental and Oriental history. It has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1857, with notable accomplishments such as affiliating Asia's first medical school, Calcutta Medical College, and being associated with Nobel laureates Rabindranath Tagore, C.V. Raman, Amartya Sen, and Abhijit Banerjee. The university has a great impact on academics, generating scientists, engineers, world leaders, and instructors, as well as a strong record of remarkable firsts in numerous subjects, makin

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    Anmol Chauhan | Contributor-Level 9

    8 months ago

    Calcutta University is famous for being the first university in Asia to impart European classics, English literature, European and Indian philosophy, and Occidental and Oriental history. It has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1857, with notable achievements such as affiliating the first medical school in Asia, Calcutta Medical College, and being associated with renowned personalities like Rabindranath Tagore, C.V. Raman, Amartya Sen, and Abhijit Banerjee, who are Nobel laureates. The university has a significant impact on academia, producing scientists, engineers, world leaders, and teachers, and has a strong legacy

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    Saumya Srivastava Professional writer | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    Established in 1857, Calcutta University is one of the first multidisciplinary and Western-style foundations in Asia. 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. Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the University category by NIRF 2023. Calcutta University is a public state University that is accredited with a Grade A by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

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