University of Calcutta

The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University , is a collegiate public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 24 January 1857 and was one of the first institutions in Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary, Western-style university. Presently, the university’s jurisdiction is limited to a few districts of West Bengal. 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's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Literature, and Economics. University of Calcutta’s most academically influential people include Mircea Eliade, Amartya Sen, and Swami Vivekananda.