Public state university in Kolkata, West Bengal
According to Wikipedia, The University of Calcutta is a collegiate public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 24 January 1857 and is the first multidisciplinary and Western-style institution in Asia. Today, the university's jurisdiction is limited to a few districts of West Bengal, but at the time of establishment it had a catchment area, ranging from Lahore to Myanmar. Within India, it is recognized as a "Five-Star University" and accredited an "A" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council . The University of Calcutta was awarded the status of "Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area" and "University with potential for excellence" by the University Grants Commission .
University of Calcutta is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
University of Calcutta's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Social Work, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Calcutta's most famous alumni:
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