University of Calcutta

University of Calcutta - University of Calcutta, Courses, Admissions, Campus, Results, Alumni, Fees, Eligibility, Studies, Exams, 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.

The University adopted in the first instance, the pattern of the University of London and gradually introduced modifications in its constitution

Glorious though it is, the University of Calcutta is not simply a prisoner of its past. Instead of basking in the reflected glory of its early achievements, it is always surging ahead, breaking new grounds and setting high standards. This is amply testified by the conferring of the coveted ‘Five Star’ status by NAAC in 2001, followed by other recognitions from India and abroad. The latest achievement is its recognition as the ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the University Grants Commission. These are indeed fitting tributes to the ceaseless quest for excellence by the University of Calcutta.