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University of Calcutta Advancement of Learning. Affidavit Format for University Registered Students who will pursue to change their former Name/Middle Name/Surname after 1994-1995
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The University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University; abbreviated asCU) is a public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate colleges and 16 institutes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
The Court of Directors of the East India Company sent a despatch in July, 1854 to the Governor-General of India in Council, suggesting the establishment of the Universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. In pursuance of that despatch, the University of Calcutta was founded on JANUARY 24, 1857.
Calcutta University is the oldest multidisciplinary university in India and South East Asia, offering 150+ courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Learn about its eligibility, selection criteria, fees, campus, facilities, affiliated colleges, placements, scholarships, and alumni.
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University of Calcutta third best institution in West Bengal : uni Rank 2021. University of Calcutta has been honoured with the ‘Education Excellence Award’ 2021 by ZEE 24 Ghanta. University of Calcutta has been awarded ‘Education Eminence Award’ 2021 by News 18 Bangla.
The University of Calcutta was modelled on the University of London when it was founded in 1857. Initially, the university was an overarching examining body, with all teaching taking place at affiliated colleges. Today the institution has 10 campuses spread across the city and its suburbs.
University of Calcutta is the first university in British India, established in 1857. It offers a range of academic programs in literature, humanities, social sciences, basic sciences and emerging areas. See its rankings, campus locations, admission requirements and scholarships.