Kalyani University: Admission to PG (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com.) Programs, 2026

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University of Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal

Admission to PG (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com.) Programs, 2026

University of Kalyani
Kalyani, West Bengal
Admission to PG (M.A./M.Sc./M.Com.) Programs, 2026

Online Application starts on 06^th July, 2026
Last date for Online Application 20^th July, 2026

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the Two-Year Postgraduate Programmes (under NEP 2020) offered by the various faculties, departments and affiliated colleges of the University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, for the academic session 2026–2027.

Programmes Offered & Seat Intake

Subject Code	Programme		Seat Intake
01	M.A. in Bengali	University of Kalyani	200
		Haringhata Mahavidyalaya	50
		Krishnagar Govt. College	93
		Berhampore Girls' College	125
		D.L. College	75
		Sripat Singh College	150
		Ranaghat College	70
02	M.A. in English	University of Kalyani	149
		Haringhata Mahavidyalaya	50
		Berhampore Girls’ College	75
03	M.A. in Hindi	University of Kalyani	50
03	M.A. in Hindi	Kanchrapara Colleg	100
04	M.A. in Sanskrit	University of Kalyani	66
04	M.A. in Sanskrit	Nabadwip Vidyasagar College	40
05	M.A. in History	University of Kalyani	140
05	M.A. in History	Berhampore Girls’ College	75
06	M.A. in Political Science		149
07	M.A. in Philosophy	University of Kalyani	66
07	M.A. in Philosophy	Krishnagar Govt. College	83
08	M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics		73
09	M.A. in Sociology		50
10	M.A. in Folklore		35
11	M.Com.		85
12	Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)		35
13	M.A. in Lifelong Learning & Extension		18
14	M.Sc. in Botany		69
15	M.Sc. in Chemistry		81
16	M.Sc. in Environmental Science		40
17	M.Sc. in Mathematics		117
18	M.Sc. in Microbiology		36
19	M.Sc. in Physics		80
20	M.Sc. in Physiology		29
21	M.Sc. in Statistics		59
22	M.Sc. in Zoology	University of Kalyani	71
22	M.Sc. in Zoology	Krishnagar Govt. College	32
23	M.Sc. in Biochemistry		27
24	M.Sc. in Biophysics		18
25	M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology		27
26	M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography	University of Kalyani	50
26	M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography	Krishnagar Govt. College	44
27	M.Sc. in Environmental Management		35
28	M.A. / M.Sc. in Education		90
29	Master in Rural Studies (MRS)		21
30	M.Sc. in Computer Science		27
31	M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition		40
32	M.A. in Santali		18

Eligibility Criteria

Name of the Programme	Eligibility
M.A. in Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Santali, M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics (80-20% category applicable)	Bachelor degree in Arts (B.A.) with 3 years Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in the respective subject from any UGC recognized University. For M.A. / M.Sc. in Economics B.A. / B.Sc. with 3 years Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Economics from any UGC recognized University.
M.A. in Folklore (80-20% category not applicable)	Graduate [B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Mus. / B.Fine)] with 3 years Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) subjects in Folklore, Bengali, Sanskrit, Hindi, Santali, English, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, History, Sociology, Tribal Studies, Culture Studies, Indigenous Culture Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, Anthropology, Geography, Archeology, Museology, Tourism, Journalism & Mass Communication, Women Studies, Dance, Drama, Vocal Music, Folk Music, Rabindra Sangeet, Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art, Graphics and History of Art.
M.Com. (80-20% category applicable)	Students, who have completed three years bachelor degree in Commerce (B.Com.) with Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020).
Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years Bachelor Degree with Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) or its equivalent in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Technology and allied subjects including B.E. / B.Tech., MCA, MBA, etc.
M.A. in Lifelong Learning & Extension (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years Bachelor Degree with Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in any subject (Other than BFA).
M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology (80-20% category applicable)	3 years Bachelor degree in Science with Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in the respective subject from any UGC recognized University.
M.Sc. in Biochemistry (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Physiology / Zoology from any UGC recognized University.
M.Sc. in Biophysics (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Zoology / Physiology / Microbiology& Molecular Biology from any UGC recognized University.
M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (80-20% category applicable)	3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology for HOME UNIVERSITY (80% category) and 3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Botany / Chemistry / Physiology / Microbiology / Zoology / Biochemistry for OTHER UNIVERSITY. Candidates must have Chemistry or Biochemistry either as honours or general paper in undergraduate course. Chemistry students must have Biological Science at HS level. (20% category).
M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography (80-20% category applicable)	3 years B.A. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) or B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Geography from any UGC recognized University.
M.Sc.in Environmental Science (80-20% category applicable)	3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Environmental Science for HOME UNIVERSITY (80% category) and 3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Environmental Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Botany / Chemistry / Food & Nutrition / Microbiology / Physics / Physiology / Geography / Geology / Zoology for OTHER UNIVERSITY (20% category). Kalyani University students in above mentioned Honours subjects excepts Environmental Science may also apply under this 20% category.
M.Sc. in Environmental Management (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) graduates in Science (Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Nutrition, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics; Microbiology, Anthropology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science), Social Science (Geography, Economics) and Applied Science (Agricultural Science, Horticulture, Sericulture, Fisheries Science, Aquaculture Management, Veterinary Science)
MA/M.Sc. in Education (80-20% category applicable)	3 years Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) degree in Education OR B.Ed. and Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in any School Subject.
Masters in Rural Studies (MRS) (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years B.A./B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) / B.Com. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in any subject from any UGC recognized University.
M.Sc. in Computer Science (80-20% category applicable)	M.Sc. in Computer Science (Home University–80% and Other University – 20%) Eligibility for 80% category (Home): 3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Computer Science. Eligibility for 20% category (Other): 3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) in Computer Science Or BCA.
M.Sc. in Food & Nutrition (80-20% category not applicable)	3 years B.Sc. Honours (other than NEP) / Major(under NEP 2020) in Food&Nutrition,Physiology, Biochemistry, Home Science, Human Development, Chemistry, Microbiology 50% of seats are reserved for applicants with honours in Food & Nutrition from Kalyani University. If such seats remain unfilled, will befilled up by other applicants on the basis of merit.

Programmes for Online Admission

Applicants should possess 3 years Undergraduate Honours (other than NEP) / Major (under NEP 2020) Degree.
Appearing candidates may also apply. The final result should be published on or before 2nd August, 2026.

Merit List Preparation Criteria

Merit List for 80% category (Home University) and 20% category (Other University) will be based on average SGPA. In case of tie, aggregate marks of best five subjects, obtained in Higher Secondary Examination, will be taken into consideration.
In cases where the results of the 6th Semester examinations are not published on or before the date of online application, applicants shall be permitted to submit their applications onthe basis of the marks/SGPA obtained up to the 5th Semester.
For candidates whose 6th Semester results are not available at the time of application, the provisional merit score shall be calculated on the basis of the average SGPA obtained in the first five semesters.
For candidates whose 6th Semester results are available on the date of submission of application form, will submit their 6th Semester results, and the merit score shall be calculated on the basis of the average SGPA obtained across all six semesters, and the final merit list shall be prepared accordingly.
For all the Postgraduate programmes one seat is reserved for the candidates applying under "SPORTS QUOTA", available only for home university students. The seat of Sports Quota will be allotted from the available seats of the particular category in which the selected candidate belongs to.
Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination before 2024 are not eligible to apply.

Important Dates

Online Application starts on	06/07/2026
Last date for Online Application	20/07/2026
Publication of provisional Merit Lists	24/07/2026
Publication of Admission List	28/07/2026
Submission of fees	30/07/2026 & 31/07/2026
Physical Verification of Documents and Commencement of class	03/08/2026
Second counseling for admission and submission of fees (if required)	Will be notifiedlater