The pursuit of higher education is a transformative journey, and the state of West Bengal stands as a testament to the diversity and excellence within its academic landscape. In 2024, the realm of education in West Bengal encompasses a dynamic tapestry of both government and private universities, each offering unique opportunities for students to unfold their potential.
We present a meticulously curated list, providing you with key details such as addresses, zip codes, and UGC status. Whether you are a prospective student, an academic enthusiast, or a keen researcher, join us on this journey as we unravel the tapestry of higher education in West Bengal for the year 2024
| Sr.No | Type | Name of the University | Address | Zip | state | Status |
| 1 | Private | Adamas University | Barasat – Barrackpore Rd, 24 Parganas North, Jagannathpur, Kolkata, West Bengal Barberia, PO JagannathpurPS Barasat, Kolkata | 700126 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 2 | State | Aliah University | IIA/27, New Town, KolkataNew Town, Kolkata | 700160 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 3 | State | Alipurduar University | P. O. – Alipurduar Court,Dist. – Alipurduar | 736122 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 4 | Private | Amity University | Rajarhat, New Town, Dist. North 24 Parganas | 700135 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 5 | State | Bankura University | Main Campus, Bankura Block-II, P.O.-PurandarpurPO Bhagabandh,Dist. Bankura | 722155 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 6 | State | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Mohanpur, Nadia, West BengalDistt. Nadia 741 252 (WB) | 741252 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 7 | State | Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay | Bolpur,Shantiniketan,Birbhum | 731204 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 8 | Private | Brainware University | 398, Ramkrishnapur Road,Barasat, KolkataNorth 4 Pgs., West Bengal | 700125 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 9 | State | Burdwan University | Burdwan Rajbati, Raiganj,Bardhaman | 713104 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 10 | State | Calcutta University | Calcutta University, College Square,Kolkata | 700073 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 11 | State | Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University | COOCH BEHAR PANCHANAN BARMA UNIVERSITY, Panchanan Nagar, Vivekananda Street, Cooch Behar – 736101, West Bengal, IndiaCooch Behar | 736101 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 12 | State | Dakshin Dinajpur University | North Chakbhabani (near LIC office)Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur | 733101 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 13 | State | Darjeeling Hills University | Jogighat MangpuDist.- Darjeeling, | 734313 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 14 | State | Diamond Harbour Women’s University | Sarisha, Diamond Harbour Road, South 24 Parganas, West BengalDiamond Harbour Road, District: South 24 paraganas, | 743368 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 15 | State | Harichand Guruchand University | North 24 parganas | 743245 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 16 | State | Hindi University | Howrah | West Bengal | 2(f) | |
| 17 | Deemed to be Universities | Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) | Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata | 700032 | West Bengal | null |
| 18 | State | Jadavpur University | 188, Raja S. C. Mallik Road, Jadavpur, KolkataKolkatta,PIN – 700 032. | 700032 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 19 | Private | JIS University | 81, Nilgunj Road, Agarpara, KolkataDistrict North 24 Parganas | 700109 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 20 | State | Kalyani University | Kalyani | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) | |
| 21 | State | Kanyashree University | Krishnanagar,Nadia | West Bengal | 2(f) | |
| 22 | State | Kazi Nazrul University | Nazrul Road, Kalla Bypass MorePO – Kalla, C. H., P. s. Asansol (North)Dist. Paschim Bardhman | 713 304 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 23 | State | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | BF-142, Sector-1, Salt Lake city,Sector-I, Kolkata | 700064 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 24 | State | Murshidabad University | 1,No. Sahid Surya Sen RoadP.O.-Berhampore,District Murshidabad | 742101 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 25 | State | Netaji Shubhash Open University | DD-26,Sector-I,Salt Lake,Kolkata-700 074Salt Lake, Sector-1,Kolkata. | 700064 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 26 | State | Presidency University | 86/1, College Street, KolkataKolkata | 700073 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 27 | State | Rabindra Bharati University | 56A, B.T. ROAD, KOLKATA – 700 050Kolkata – 700 050. | 700050 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 28 | State | Raiganj University | P.O. Raiganj,Dist. Uttar DinajpurWest Bengal | 733134 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 29 | Deemed to be Universities | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | PO Belur Math, Dist. Howrah | 711202 | West Bengal | Section-III & 12(B) |
| 30 | State | Rani Rashmoni Green University(formerly West Bengal Green University.) | At the premises of Singur General Degree College, Singur, Hooghly, West Bengal | 712409 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 31 | State | Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu University of Jhargram( formerly Jhargram University) | Jhargram Raj College, Jhagram | 721507 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 32 | Private | Seacom Skills University | Village-Kendradanga,PO – Sattore,PS – Panrui, Dist – Birbhum | 731236 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 33 | State | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Rachi Road, PO- Sainik School, Dist.- Purulia, PIN-723104, West BengalRanchi Road Campus,Near Sainik School,Purulia | 723104 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 34 | Private | Sister Nivedita University | DG-1/2, ACTION AREA-I, NEWTOWN, KOLKATARajarhatKolkata | 700156 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 35 | Private | St. Xavier’s University | Action Area III-B, Newtown, Kolkata, West BengalAction Area IIIB,P.S. New Town, Kolkata | 700160 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 36 | Private | Swami Vivekananda University | Sewli, Telinipara, Bara Kanthalia, Barasat – Barrackpore Rd., Kolkata, West BengalNorth 24 Paraganas, Barrackpore, Kolkata | 700121 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 37 | Private | Techno India University | EM 4, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091Salt LakeKolkata | 700091 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 38 | State | The Bengal Engineering & Science University | ShibpurHowrah | West Bengal | 2(f) | |
| 39 | Private | The Neotia University | Jhinga, Sarisa,D.H.Road24 Parganas(S) | 743368 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 40 | State | The Sanskrit College and University | Bankim Chaterjee StreetKolkata | 700073 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 41 | State | The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science | Aranya Bhavan,10A LA Blk.,S.L City,Calcutta | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) | |
| 42 | State | The West Bengal University of Health Sciences | DD-36, Secotor-1 Salt LakeKolkata | 700064 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 43 | Private | University of Engineering and Management | UNIVERSITY AREA, PLOT NO. III – B/5, NEW TOWN, ACTION AREA – III, KOLKATA – 700 160, KOLKATA, KOLKATA, West Bengal, 700160Main Arterial Road (East-West),New town, Action Area-III, Kolkata | 700160 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 44 | State | University of Gour Banga | Post Office – Mokdumpur, District – Malda, West Bengal, Pin Code – 732103Distt. Malda | 732103 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 45 | State | University of North Bengal | PO: North Bengal University, Dist: Darjeeling, West BengalPO North Bengal University,District Darjeeling | 734013 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 46 | State | Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | P.O. Pundibari, Dist. Coochbehar, PIN- 736165Cooch Behar, West Bengal-736165 | 736165 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
| 47 | State | Vidya Sagar University | PO. -Vidyasagar UniversityMidnapore-721102,Dist.-paschim Mediripur, (W.B.) | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) | |
| 48 | Central | Visva Bharati | PO : Santiniketan,Birbhum | 731235 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 49 | State | West Bengal State University | Berunanpukuria,Malikapur,Barasat, 24 Parganas(North),Kolkata – 700126Building 10knc, Kolkata-700124 | 700126 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 50 | State | West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | 37 & 68, ksudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata-700037 | 700037 | West Bengal | 2(f) & 12(B) |
| 51 | State | West Bengal University of Teachers, Training, Education Planning and Administration | 25/2 & 25/3, Ballygunge Circular RoadKolkata | 700019 | West Bengal | 2(f) |
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Top University in West Bengal
Top University in West Bengal
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2023, there are top 4 universities in West Bengal (WB) which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
| NIRF Ranking 2023 | Name of University | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata |
| 12 | Calcutta University | Kolkata |
| 86 | The University of Burdwan | Bardhaman |
| 97 | Visva Bharati | Santiniketan |
Top University in West Bengal
List of Universities in West Bengal
There are more than 48 universities in West Bengal as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 35.
- There is only one Central University.
- State Universities are 34.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 11.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 2.
Central Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vishwa Bharati University | www.visvabharati.ac.in | 1951 | Phone No: +91 3463 261531, +91(3463) 262751 to 262756 E-mail: info@visva-bharati.ac.in, registrar@visva-bharati.ac.in Address: Santiniketan 731235, West Bengal, India |
List of Central Universities
State Universities
| University Name | Website | Year | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alipurduar University | www.alipurduaruniversity.ac.in | 2021 | Phone No: (03564) 255045 E-mail: info@alipurduaruniversity.ac.in Address: Sobhaganj, West Bengal 736123, India |
| Aliah University | www.aliah.ac.in | 2007 | Phone No: 03323416444 E-mail: info@aliah.ac.in Address: Action Area II, Plot No.- IIA/27, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700156 |
| Bankura University | www.bankurauniv.ac.in | 2014 | Phone No: +91 9735889759 E-mail: contact@bankurauniv.ac.in Address: Beside NH 60, Bankura, Block II, Purandarpur, West Bengal 722155 |
| Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | www.bckv.edu.in | 1947 | Phone No: 03473 222 269 E-mail: registrar@bckv.edu.in, regbckv@gmail.com Address: P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Dist – Nadia, West Bengal, India, Pin-741252 |
| Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University | www.cbpbu.ac.in | 2012 | Phone No: +91-9476468333 E-mail: info@cbpbu.ac.in Address: Panchanan Nagar, Vivekananda Street, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India – 736101 |
| Dakshin Dinajpur University | www.dduniv.ac.in | 2021 | Phone No: 03522-796202, +91-70478-92539 E-mail: ddusuggestions@gmail.com Address: Balurghat, Dist. – Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal – 733101 |
| Diamond Harbour Women’s University | www.dhwu.ac.in | 2013 | Phone No: +91 03174 245 801 | 3174 245 802 E-mail: office.dhwu@gmail.com Address: Diamond Harbour Road Sarisha South 24 Parganas, West Bengal- 743368. India |
| Harichand Guruchand University | www.harichandguruchanduniversity.com | 2021 | Phone No: +91 8961672736 E-mail: registrarhguniv@gmail.com Address: P. R. Thakur Sarani, Ganti, West Bengal 743287 |
| Hindi University | www.hindiuniv.org.in | 2021 | Phone No: +91 82749 91949 E-mail: hindiunivwb@gmail.com Address: 37/2 Bhairab Dutta Lane, Nandibagan, Salkia, PS: Golabari, Bus/Auto Stoppage: Pilkhana More, Howrah, 711106. |
| Jadavpur University | www.jaduniv.edu.in | 1955 | Phone No: 033-2457-2227, 033-2414-6666 E-mail: registrar@jadavpuruniversity.in Address: 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata 700032 |
| Kanyashree University | www.kanyashreeuniversity.ac.in | 2020 | Phone No: +91 92339 91522 / +91 9038793718 E-mail: kanyashreeuniversity@rediffmail.com Address: Krishnagar Government College Campus, Krishnagar, Dist- Nadia, West Bengal, Pin-741101 |
| Kazi Nazrul University | www.knu.ac.in | 2012 | Phone No: 0341 2270456 E-mail: contact@knu.ac.in Address: Nazrul Road, Kalla Bypass More, P.S, North, Dist, P.O, C H Kalla, Asansol, West Bengal 713340 |
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | www.makautwb.ac.in | 2001 | Phone No: (033) 2321 0731 / 1327 E-mail: registrar@makautwb.ac.in Address: NH-12 (Old NH-34) Simhat, Haringhata Farm, West Bengal 741249, India |
| Murshidabad University | www.murshidabaduniversity.ac.in | 2021 | Phone No: +91-70748-13298, 234874 965478 E-mail: office.murshidabaduniversity@gmail.com Address: 1, Surjyasen Rd, Gora Bazar, Berhampore, West Bengal 742101 |
| Netaji Subhash Open University | www.wbnsou.ac.in | 1997 | Phone No: 033 4066 3220, 033 4066 3223 (BDP), 033 4066 3215 (PG) E-mail: nsou@wbnsou.ac.in Address: DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700 064 |
| Presidency University | www.presiuniv.ac.in | 2010 | Phone No: 033)-40529987 E-mail: registrar@presiuniv.ac.in Address: 86/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073 |
| Rabindra Bharati University | www.rbu.ac.in | 1962 | Phone No: +91 76058 66191, +91 76058-66207 E-mail: registrar@rbu.ac.in, rbuadmissionupload001@gmail.com Address: 56A, B.T. Road, Kolkata – 700 050 |
| Raiganj University | www.raiganjuniversity.ac.in | 2015 | Phone No: 03523-242577 E-mail: registrar@raiganjuniversity.ac.in Address: University Road, College Para, Raiganj, West Bengal 733134, India |
| Rani Rashmoni Green University | www.rrgu.org | 2018 | Phone No: 9433904830 E-mail: rrgu18@gmail.com Address: At the Premises of Singur Government Gerenal Degree College, Singur-712409, WB, India |
| Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu University of Jhargram (Formerly Jhargram University) | www.srcmuj.org | 2021 | Phone No: +913221 299915 E-mail: srcmuj@gmail.com Address: Jhargram, West Bengal 721507 |
| Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University | www.skbu.ac.in | 2010 | Phone No: 03252-202422 E-mail: : controllerskbu@gmail.com Address: Dist-Purulia, P.O.-Sainik School, Ranchi Road, Purulia-723104, West Bengal |
| The Sanskrit College and University | www.sansuniv.ac.in | 2016 | Phone No: 2241-3611/2241-1906 E-mail: reg.scu2016@gmail.com Address: 1, Bankim Chatterjee Street, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science | www.nujs.edu | 2004 | Phone No: +91 -33 – 25694700 – 30 E-mail: info@nujs.edu Address: 12, LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City Kolkata – 700106 |
| The West Bengal University of Health Sciences | www.wbuhs.ac.in | 2002 | Phone No: 6289800244, 6289039327, 033 2321 3461, 033 2334 6602 E-mail: info@wbuhs.ac.in Address: DD 36, 2nd Avenue, DD Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064 |
| The West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training | www.wbuttepa.ac.in | 2015 | Phone No: 033-24750033, 033- 4088 3465 E-mail: wbuttepa@gmail.com, vc@wbuttepa.ac.in Address: 25/2 and 25/3, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata – 700019 |
| University of Burdwan | www.buruniv.ac.in | 1960 | Phone No: +91 34226-34975 E-mail: webmaster@buruniv.ac.in Address: Rajbati, Bardhaman – 713 104, West Bengal, India |
| University of Calcutta | www.caluniv.ac.in | 1857 | Phone No: 033 22410071-74, 033-22413288 E-mail: registration@caluniv.ac.in Address: 87/1, College Street, Kolkata-700 073 |
| University of Gour Banga | www.ugb.ac.in | 2007 | Phone No: 03512-223664 E-mail: registraroffice@ugb.ac.in Address: NH-34, P.O-Mokdumpur, Dist-Malda, West Bengal |
| University of Kalyani | www.klyuniv.ac.in | 1960 | Phone No: (033) 2582-8750, 033 2582-8378 E-mail: kuhelpdesk@klyuniv.ac.in Address: Block C, Nadia, Kalyani, West Bengal 741245 |
| University of North Bengal | www.nbu.ac.in | 1962 | Phone No: +91 0353-2776331/ 2699008 E-mail: regnbu@nbu.ac.in Address: Raja Rammohunpur, N.B.U., Darjeeling |
| Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | www.ubkv.ac.in | 2001 | Phone No: 03582-270012/ 95939 43726 E-mail: registrar@ubkv.ac.in Address: Pundibari, West Bengal 736165 |
| Vidyasagar University | www.vidyasagar.ac.in | 1981 | Phone No: +91 – 3222 – 276554, 276555, 276557, 276558 E-mail: vidya295@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in Address: idnapore, Dist – Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India, Midnapore-721102 |
| West Bengal State University | www.wbsubregistration.org | 2007 | Phone No: 25241975, 25241976, 25241978, 25241979 E-mail: registrar.wbsu@gmail.com Address: Berunanpukuria, P.O. Malikapur, North 24 Parganas, PIN 700126 |
| West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | www.wbuafscl.ac.in | 1995 | Phone No: 033 2556 3450 E-mail: wbuafs1995@gmail.com Address: 37 & 68, Kshudiram, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Belgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037 |