B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University: overview

B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of arts honours family. Each year's batch has 55 seats.

Calcutta University is a other institute, founded in 1857. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Calcutta University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.A. (Hons.) in English fees at Calcutta University

Calcutta University has not published a fee for B.A. (Hons.) in English on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

B.A. (Hons.) in English eligibility

For admission to B.A. (Hons.) in English, you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at Calcutta University are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Calcutta University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University

The admission process usually runs like this:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
  3. Apply to Calcutta University on its website (www.caluniv.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.A. (Hons.) in English placements at Calcutta University

Going by the latest placement record (2022) show a median package of ₹9.2 lakh at Calcutta University. 4,201 of 5,975 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.A. (Hons.) in English specifically, the average salary on record is ₹10.57 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other BAH specialisations at Calcutta University

Calcutta University runs 2 BAH specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

Is B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University right for you?

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

  • Do the subjects of B.A. (Hons.) in English genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
  • What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does Calcutta University compare with other colleges offering BAH in and around Kolkata?

B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University: FAQs

How long is B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University?

B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University (University of Calcutta) is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.A. (Hons.) in English at Calcutta University?

Calcutta University (University of Calcutta) has 55 seats in B.A. (Hons.) in English each year.

What is the eligibility for B.A. (Hons.) in English?

You usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Which other BAH specialisations does Calcutta University offer?

Besides B.A. (Hons.) in English, Calcutta University offers B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Is Calcutta University a government or private college?

Calcutta University (University of Calcutta) is a other institute, founded in 1857, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.