Universities in Kolkata, India
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Kolkata
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with Jadavpur University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Kolkata.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking updated with University of Calcutta in position 901.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 7 universities from Kolkata.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Latest URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) from Urap . 34 universities from Kolkata appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Kolkata, India 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (20 reviews)
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  • #49 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #35 
  • #741 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #34 
  • #1935 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 17 more rankings of Jadavpur University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (493 reviews)
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  • #54 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #45 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #81 
  • #2979 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 17 more rankings of University of Calcutta and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #86 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #41 
  • #2198 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #33 
  • #1350 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of Indian Statistical Institute and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


#4
India

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

  • #164 
  • #2905 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #219 
  • #4870 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
India

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (41 reviews)
  • #224 
  • #4966 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
India

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • #251 
  • #6093 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
India

Rabindra Bharati University

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  • #381 
  • #11733 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
India

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
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#9
India

West Bengal University of Health Sciences

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (48 reviews)

#10
India

West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (17 reviews)

#11
India

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata


Highest subject rankings of universities in Kolkata

Law nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#5 
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
Engineering nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#11 
Jadavpur University
Pharmacy nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#18 
Jadavpur University
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Indian Statistical Institute
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Jadavpur University
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#401 
University of Calcutta
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
University of Calcutta

Kolkata Key Facts for International Students

7 out of 11 Universities in Kolkata Ranked in at least one ranking

22 Different Rankings list Universities in Kolkata (16 institution and 6 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Kolkata Among TOP 200

Population: 4632000

Time: GMT +5

District/province: West Bengal, Calcutta

Living costs for students in Kolkata:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 33* (67% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 22* (78% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 31* (69% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 198.60 INR
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type D
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type M
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Jadavpur University ranks #1 in Kolkata in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Kolkata Jadavpur University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 25 rankings where Jadavpur University is listed.

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences is ranked best in Kolkata for Law (Law). See all rankings for the The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences.

Jadavpur University is ranked best in Kolkata for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Jadavpur University.

Jadavpur University is ranked best in Kolkata for Medicine & Health (Pharmacy). See all rankings for the Jadavpur University.

Indian Statistical Institute is ranked best in Kolkata for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Indian Statistical Institute.

Jadavpur University is ranked best in Kolkata for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Jadavpur University.

University of Calcutta is ranked best in Kolkata for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of Calcutta.

University of Calcutta is ranked best in Kolkata for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Calcutta.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 20% Staff with a PhD 10% Papers per faculty 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Careers360

Criteria used in ranking -Careers360 Top Universities India:

Academic output Impact Intellectual Property (IP) Productivity Learning

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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National Institutional Ranking Framework

Criteria used in ranking -nirf: India Rankings - Overall:

Teaching, Learning and Resources 30% Research and Professional Practices 30% Graduation Outcomes 20% Outreach and Inclusivity 10% Perception 10%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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