University of Calcutta: News
Kolkata: Outrage after college denies admission to non-English medium students
Loreto College, a leading educational institute in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is experiencing a massive backlash after it allegedly denied admission to students from Hindi and Bengali-medium schools.
Varsities should have autonomy on holding entrance tests: Teachers' bodies
Several teachers' associations of the state-run universities of West Bengal on Monday said that varsities should be given the autonomy to decide on the issue of holding entrance tests at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
Noted fashion designer Sharbari Datta found dead at Kolkata home
Eminent fashion designer Sharbari Datta was found dead inside a washroom at her residence late on Thursday night in Kolkata. She was 63.
Five Chartered Accountant entrepreneurs in India to know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses.
Most successful chartered accountant-turned-entrepreneurs in India
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most in-demand professional programs in India.
This Kolkata college allows students to pick 'Humanity' as religion
College applications often involve a whole lot of anxiety, filling up a bunch of boring (albeit, mandatory) forms, and more anxiety. It's a ritual!
#AmitShahRoadShow: Wouldn't have escaped unhurt without CRPF's protection, says Shah
BJP President Amit Shah on Wednesday said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress were responsible for the violence, arson, and vandalism at his roadshow held in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Former SC-judge to be India's first Lokpal, official announcement soon
Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose will be India's first Lokpal and an official announcement about the same could be made on Monday, claimed reports.
WB: Minister raps students for blocking roads over attendance rule
Taking strong exception to road blockades staged by college students over attendance mandate, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has asserted the government will be forced to take action if the agitators cause inconvenience to the public for "personal benefit".
Calcutta University students without 60% attendance cannot appear for exams
The Calcutta University authorities on Saturday asked affiliated colleges to ensure that students were not allowed to appear for examinations if their attendance is below 60%.
Deadline to fill vacant seats in Calcutta University colleges extended
The last date of admission in some Calcutta University-affiliated colleges has been extended to August 20 from July 10 to fill up the vacant seats, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said today.
Calcutta University to implement CBCS in all affiliated UG colleges
Calcutta University on Monday said it will implement the "choice-based credit system" (CBCS) from the next academic session in affiliated undergraduate colleges.
NIRF 2018 ranking: IIT-Kharagpur ranks in top-list of five categories
Figuring in the top list in all five categories in NIRF 2018 ranking, IIT Kharagpur Director Partha Pratim Chakrabarti has said it is great to see the institution tops in architecture and law.
Kolkata: Sanskrit College to showcase College Street's history through gallery
A gallery, showcasing the history of Kolkata's College Street area and the world-famous book market there, will come up at the 194-year-old Sanskrit College and University in the city.
Calcutta University rocked by protests after 50% students fail
Calcutta University has been rocked by students' protest after a sharp dip in pass percentage in the Part I exam.