Universities in West Bengal

Universities in West Bengal 

West Bengal is home to a vibrant higher education landscape combining colonial-era prestige with modern innovation. It hosts several central and state universities like the University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University, and Visva-Bharati University, offering programs across arts, science, engineering, law, and more. The state also features numerous private and deemed institutions such as St. Xavier’s, Brainware, and the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Institute. Additionally, technically-focused and specialized institutes—including IIT Kharagpur, ISI Kolkata, and NLU Kolkata—enhance its academic diversity. 

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Central & Deemed Universities

• Visva-Bharati University

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

• Aligarh Muslim University, Murshidabad Campus

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (deemed) 

State Universities

• University of Calcutta

• Jadavpur University

• Presidency University

• Rabindra Bharati University

• West Bengal State University

• University of Kalyani

• Vidyasagar University

• University of Burdwan

• Bankura University

• Sidho Kanho Birsha University

• Kazi Nazrul University

• University of Gour Banga

• University of North Bengal

• Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University

• Diamond Harbour Women’s University

• Sanskrit College & University

• Raiganj University

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

• Rani Rashmoni Green University

• Netaji Subhas Open University

• West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning & Administration 

Private Universities

• Techno India University

• Seacom Skills University

• Adamas University

• JIS University

• Brainware University

• Amity University (Kolkata)

• Sister Nivedita University

• The Neotia University

• University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata

• St. Xavier’s University

• Swami Vivekananda University 

Specialized and Institutes Under State Purview

• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

• West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

• National University of Juridical Sciences (NLU Kolkata)

• Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

• West Bengal University of Health Sciences

• Aliah University 

Institutes of National Importance and Top Technical Institutions

• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

• Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata

• National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani

• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata

• University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) 

Newly Established/Public Universities (2020s)

• Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay (Bolpur)

• Darjeeling Hills University (Mungpoo)

• Harichand Guruchand University

• Hindi University

• Kanyashree University

• Mahatma Gandhi University (Purba Medinipur)

• Murshidabad University

• Sadhu Ramchand Murmu University of Jhargram

• Dakshin Dinajpur University

• Alipurduar University

Whether students seek tradition or contemporary disciplines, the range of universities in West Bengal ensures rich educational opportunities.