Presidency University Kolkata BA (West Bengal State, Autonomous)
Overview
Presidency University, Kolkata (formerly Presidency College) is one of India's oldest higher education institutions (est. 1817). Now an autonomous state university with strong BA Honours programmes. Admission via CUET-UG.
Exam Pattern
Mode:CUET-UG + interview
Duration:Per CUET
Total Marks:CUET composite + interview
Marking Scheme:+5 correct, -1 wrong
Sections
CUET
Per CUET Questions•Per CUET Marks
Syllabus
Per CUET-UG
- Domain + Language + General Test
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 with subject prereqs
- Strong CUET percentile
Important Dates
Admissions
July 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- CUET-UG + apply on presiuniv.ac.in
- Attend interview
💡 Preparation Tips
- Bengali culture & intellectual heritage
- Strong feeder for IAS prep and JNU MA
❓ FAQs
Presidency vs Jadavpur?
Both Kolkata elite. Presidency has older legacy; Jadavpur has stronger engineering. For BA, both are excellent.