Presidency University will conduct its own undergraduate admissions once again after a decade of admissions through the West Bengal JEE Board. Applications open Monday and remain available until June 1.
Departments Conducting Entrance Examinations
Entrance Test Based Admissions
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- Life Sciences
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
Admissions Based on Board Marks
- English
- Bengali
- Hindi
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Performing Arts
- Geography
- Geology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Biotechnology
Eligibility Criteria
- Science Subjects: Minimum 70% aggregate marks
- Arts & Humanities: Minimum 60% aggregate marks
Entrance Examination Details
The entrance tests will take place from June 11 to June 14 at the College Street campus. Two examination slots will be held each day.
- OMR-based multiple-choice format
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking applicable
- Question papers reviewed by external academic experts
Subject-wise Evaluation Pattern
Chemistry
Questions will cover Mathematics, Physics, and Biology.
Statistics
The examination will mainly assess mathematical aptitude.
Political Science
Focus areas include politics, logical reasoning, analytical ability, and English comprehension.
Economics
Assessment will emphasize Mathematics and English skills.
Departments Using Board Marks Formula
English Department
- 25% - Class 10 aggregate
- 25% - Class 12 aggregate
- 50% - Class 12 English marks
Sociology Department
- 25% - Class 10 aggregate
- 25% - Class 10 Mathematics
- 25% - Class 12 aggregate
- 25% - Class 12 English
Science & Geology Formula
- 25% - Class 10 Mathematics marks
- 75% - Best three subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology in Class 12