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Calcutta University tops state-aided varsities with over 6.5L UG applications

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Kolkata 12July2025

TOTAL APPLICATIONS CROSS 19L ACROSS 17 STATE-RUN UNIVS

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KOLKATA: Calcutta University has emerged as the most sought-after higher education institution in Bengal, receiving a staggering 6,47,587 applications for undergraduate (UG) admissions through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) this year—the highest among all 17 state-aided universities.

According to data released by the state Higher Education department, 19,36,329 applications have been submitted so far for admission to 7,229 undergraduate courses offered by 460 colleges affiliated with these universities. Calcutta University alone accounted for over one-third of the total, with 33.44 per cent of all applications, underscoring its continued dominance in the state's academic landscape.

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