List of Universities in West Bengal in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in West Bengal
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, there are top 10 universities in West Bengal (WB) which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
Based on the NIRF 2025 rankings (released in September 2025), here are the top universities and institutions in West Bengal.
The list includes institutions ranked under the Overall, University, and Engineering categories to provide a comprehensive view, as some top-tier institutions (like IITs) are ranked under “Overall” or “Engineering” rather than the standard “University” list.
Top Universities & Institutes in West Bengal (NIRF 2025)
| Rank | Institution | NIRF 2025 Rank (Category) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | #6 (Overall) #5 (Engineering) | Kharagpur |
| 2 | Jadavpur University | #9 (University) #1 (State Public Univ.) | Kolkata |
| 3 | Calcutta University | #39 (University) #15 (State Public Univ.) | Kolkata |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur | #54 (Engineering) #101-150 (Overall) | Howrah |
| 5 | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur | #49 (Engineering) | Durgapur |
| 6 | Visva-Bharati University | #151-200 (University) | Santiniketan |
| 7 | Presidency University | #151-200 (University) | Kolkata |
| 8 | Amity University, Kolkata | #151-200 (University) | Kolkata |
| 9 | The University of Burdwan | #151-200 (University) | Bardhaman |
| 10 | Vidyasagar University | #151-200 (University) | Midnapore |
Key Highlights for 2025
- Jadavpur University secured the #1 rank in the country under the State Public University category, cementing its status as the premier state-run university in India.
- IIT Kharagpur remains the top institution in the state overall, ranking 6th in India across all institutions.
- Calcutta University saw a decline in its overall standing compared to previous years but remains the second-best state university in West Bengal.
- Top Colleges: In the College category (distinct from Universities), Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College (Rahara) ranked #6, and St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata) ranked #8 nationally.
Note: Institutions like Kalyani University and North Bengal University were ranked in the 51-100 band under State Public Universities.
List of Universities in West Bengal
There are more than 55 universities in West Bengal as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 39.
- There is only one Central University.
- State Universities are 38.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 11.
- Total No. of Deemed Universities are 5.
Central Universities in West Bengal
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Visva Bharati | Central |
Vishwa Bharati University
🌐 Website: www.visvabharati.ac.in
📅 Established: 1951
📞 Contact:
☎️ +91 3463 261531
☎️ +91(3463) 262751 to 262756
✉️ Email: info@visva-bharati.ac.in, registrar@visva-bharati.ac.in
📍 Address: Santiniketan 731235, West Bengal, India
State Universities in West Bengal
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Aliah University | State |
| Alipurduar University | State |
| Bankura University | State |
| Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | State |
| Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay | State |
| Burdwan University | State |
| Calcutta University | State |
| Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University | State |
| Dakshin Dinajpur University | State |
| Darjeeling Hills University | State |
| Diamond Harbour Women’s University | State |
| Harichand Guruchand University | State |
| Hindi University | State |
| Jadavpur University | State |
| Kalyani University | State |
| Kanyashree University | State |
| Kazi Nazrul University | State |
| Mahatma Gandhi University | State |
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | State |
| Murshidabad University | State |
| Netaji Shubhash Open University | State |
| Presidency University | State |
| Rabindra Bharati University | State |
| Raiganj University | State |
| Rani Rashmoni Green University(formerly West Bengal Green University.) | State |
| Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu University of Jhargram( formerly Jhargram University) | State |
| Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University | State |
| The Bengal Engineering & Science University | State |
| The Sanskrit College and University | State |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science | State |
| The West Bengal University of Health Sciences | State |
| University of Gour Banga | State |
| University of North Bengal | State |
| Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | State |
| Vidya Sagar University | State |
| West Bengal State University | State |
| West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | State |
| West Bengal University of Teachers, Training, Education Planning and Administration | State |
Alipurduar University
🌐 www.alipurduaruniversity.ac.in
🗓️ 2021
📞 (03564) 255045
✉️ info@alipurduaruniversity.ac.in
📍 Sobhaganj, West Bengal 736123, India
Aliah University
🌐 www.aliah.ac.in
🗓️ 2007
📞 03323416444
✉️ info@aliah.ac.in
📍 Action Area II, Newtown, Kolkata, WB 700156
Bankura University
🌐 www.bankurauniv.ac.in
🗓️ 2014
📞 +91 9735889759
✉️ contact@bankurauniv.ac.in
📍 NH 60, Bankura, West Bengal 722155
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
🌐 www.bckv.edu.in
🗓️ 1947
📞 03473 222 269
✉️ registrar@bckv.edu.in, regbckv@gmail.com
📍 Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, 741252
Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University
🌐 www.cbpbu.ac.in
🗓️ 2012
📞 +91-9476468333
✉️ info@cbpbu.ac.in
📍 Cooch Behar, West Bengal 736101
Dakshin Dinajpur University
🌐 www.dduniv.ac.in
🗓️ 2021
📞 03522-796202, +91-7047892539
✉️ ddusuggestions@gmail.com
📍 Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur, WB 733101
Diamond Harbour Women’s University
🌐 www.dhwu.ac.in
🗓️ 2013
📞 +91 03174 245801 / 245802
✉️ office.dhwu@gmail.com
📍 Sarisha, South 24 Parganas, WB 743368
Harichand Guruchand University
🌐 www.harichandguruchanduniversity.com
🗓️ 2021
📞 +91 8961672736
✉️ registrarhguniv@gmail.com
📍 Ganti, West Bengal 743287
Hindi University
🌐 www.hindiuniv.org.in
🗓️ 2021
📞 +91 8274991949
✉️ hindiunivwb@gmail.com
📍 Salkia, Howrah, WB 711106
Jadavpur University
🌐 www.jaduniv.edu.in
🗓️ 1955
📞 033-24572227, 033-24146666
✉️ registrar@jadavpuruniversity.in
📍 Kolkata 700032
Kanyashree University
🌐 www.kanyashreeuniversity.ac.in
🗓️ 2020
📞 +91 9233991522, +91 9038793718
✉️ kanyashreeuniversity@rediffmail.com
📍 Krishnagar, Nadia, WB 741101
Kazi Nazrul University
🌐 www.knu.ac.in
🗓️ 2012
📞 0341 2270456
✉️ contact@knu.ac.in
📍 Asansol, WB 713340
MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology)
🌐 www.makautwb.ac.in
🗓️ 2001
📞 (033) 23210731 / 1327
✉️ registrar@makautwb.ac.in
📍 Haringhata Farm, WB 741249
Murshidabad University
🌐 www.murshidabaduniversity.ac.in
🗓️ 2021
📞 +91 7074813298
✉️ office.murshidabaduniversity@gmail.com
📍 Berhampore, WB 742101
Netaji Subhash Open University
🌐 www.wbnsou.ac.in
🗓️ 1997
📞 033 4066 3220 / 3223 / 3215
✉️ nsou@wbnsou.ac.in
📍 Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700064
Presidency University
🌐 www.presiuniv.ac.in
🗓️ 2010
📞 033-40529987
✉️ registrar@presiuniv.ac.in
📍 College Street, Kolkata 700073
Rabindra Bharati University
🌐 www.rbu.ac.in
🗓️ 1962
📞 +91 7605866191 / 66207
✉️ registrar@rbu.ac.in
📍 B.T. Road, Kolkata 700050
Raiganj University
🌐 www.raiganjuniversity.ac.in
🗓️ 2015
📞 03523-242577
✉️ registrar@raiganjuniversity.ac.in
📍 Raiganj, WB 733134
Rani Rashmoni Green University
🌐 www.rrgu.org
🗓️ 2018
📞 9433904830
✉️ rrgu18@gmail.com
📍 Singur, WB 712409
Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu University of Jhargram
🌐 www.srcmuj.org
🗓️ 2021
📞 +91 3221 299915
✉️ srcmuj@gmail.com
📍 Jhargram, WB 721507
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
🌐 www.skbu.ac.in
🗓️ 2010
📞 03252-202422
✉️ controllerskbu@gmail.com
📍 Purulia, WB 723104
The Sanskrit College and University
🌐 www.sansuniv.ac.in
🗓️ 2016
📞 2241-3611 / 2241-1906
✉️ reg.scu2016@gmail.com
📍 College Square, Kolkata 700073
WB National University of Juridical Sciences
🌐 www.nujs.edu
🗓️ 2004
📞 +91 33 25694700-30
✉️ info@nujs.edu
📍 Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106
WB University of Health Sciences
🌐 www.wbuhs.ac.in
🗓️ 2002
📞 6289800244, 6289039327, 033 23213461
✉️ info@wbuhs.ac.in
📍 Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064
WB University of Teachers’ Training (WBUTTEPA)
🌐 www.wbuttepa.ac.in
🗓️ 2015
📞 033-24750033, 033-40883465
✉️ wbuttepa@gmail.com, vc@wbuttepa.ac.in
📍 Ballygunge, Kolkata 700019
University of Burdwan
🌐 www.buruniv.ac.in
🗓️ 1960
📞 +91 34226-34975
✉️ webmaster@buruniv.ac.in
📍 Bardhaman 713104, WB
University of Calcutta
🌐 www.caluniv.ac.in
🗓️ 1857
📞 033 22410071-74
✉️ registration@caluniv.ac.in
📍 College Street, Kolkata 700073
University of Gour Banga
🌐 www.ugb.ac.in
🗓️ 2007
📞 03512-223664
✉️ registraroffice@ugb.ac.in
📍 Malda, WB
University of Kalyani
🌐 www.klyuniv.ac.in
🗓️ 1960
📞 (033) 2582-8750
✉️ kuhelpdesk@klyuniv.ac.in
📍 Kalyani, Nadia, WB 741245
University of North Bengal
🌐 www.nbu.ac.in
🗓️ 1962
📞 +91 0353-2776331
✉️ regnbu@nbu.ac.in
📍 Darjeeling, WB
Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
🌐 www.ubkv.ac.in
🗓️ 2001
📞 03582-270012
✉️ registrar@ubkv.ac.in
📍 Pundibari, WB 736165
Vidyasagar University
🌐 www.vidyasagar.ac.in
🗓️ 1981
📞 +91 3222 276554
✉️ vidya295@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
📍 Midnapore, WB 721102
West Bengal State University
🌐 www.wbsubregistration.org
🗓️ 2007
📞 25241975 / 25241976
✉️ registrar.wbsu@gmail.com
📍 North 24 Parganas, WB 700126
WB University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
🌐 www.wbuafscl.ac.in
🗓️ 1995
📞 033 2556 3450
✉️ wbuafs1995@gmail.com
📍 Belgachia, Kolkata 700037
Private Universities in West Bengal
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Adamas University | Private |
| Amity University | Private |
| Brainware University | Private |
| JIS University | Private |
| Seacom Skills University | Private |
| Sister Nivedita University | Private |
| St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata | Private |
| Swami Vivekananda University | Private |
| Techno India University | Private |
| The Neotia University | Private |
| University of Engineering and Management | Private |
Adamas University (2014)
🌐 www.adamasuniversity.ac.in
📞 –
✉️ admissions@adamasuniversity.ac.in
📍 Barasat-Barrackpore Road, Barbaria, Kolkata – 700126
Amity University (2015)
🌐 www.amity.edu/kolkata
📞 033-71020-304, 18001023320 (Toll Free)
✉️ admissions@kol.amity.edu
📍 Major Arterial Road, Newtown, Kolkata – 700135
Brainware University (2016)
🌐 www.brainwareuniversity.ac.in
📞 +91 70444 47723
✉️ info@brainwareuniversity.ac.in
📍 398, Ramkrishnapur Road, Barasat, Kolkata – 700125
JIS University (2015)
🌐 www.jisuniversity.ac.in
📞 +9133 2563 6677, +91 8697743361/62, +91 9073322509
✉️ admissions@jisuniversity.ac.in, info@jisuniversity.ac.in
📍 81 Nilgunj Rd, Agarpara, Kolkata – 700109
Seacom Skills University (2014)
🌐 www.seacomskillsuniversity.org
📞 9836295315 / 7890502451
✉️ info_ssu@seacomgroups.com
📍 Kendradangal, near Santiniketan, Birbhum – 731236
Sister Nivedita University (2018)
🌐 www.snuniv.ac.in
📞 +91 7595044470 / 71 / 72
✉️ info@snuniv.ac.in
📍 DG Block, Action Area I, Newtown, Kolkata – 700156
St. Xavier’s University (2017)
🌐 www.sxuk.edu.in
📞 033-66249881 / 7044345040
✉️ enquiry@sxuk.edu.in
📍 30 Mother Teresa Sarani, Park Street, Kolkata – 700016
Swami Vivekananda University (2019)
🌐 www.swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in
📞 +91-8910554937
✉️ info@swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in
📍 Telinipara, Barasat-Barrackpore Rd, West Bengal – 700121
Techno India University (2012)
🌐 www.technoindiauniversity.ac.in
📞 +91 9836544419 / 18 / 17 / 16
✉️ info@technoindiauniversity.ac.in
📍 EM-4, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091
The Neotia University (2015)
🌐 www.tnu.in
📞 +91 7044446999, 7044446888, 9748731800
✉️ admission@tnu.in
📍 Diamond Harbour Rd, Sarisha, West Bengal – 743368
University of Engineering and Management (2015)
🌐 www.uem.edu.in
📞 8010700500, 033 2357 2059 / 2995
✉️ admissions@iemcal.com
📍 GN-34/2, Sector V, Saltlake, Kolkata – 700091
Deemed Universities in West Bengal
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) | Deemed to be Universities |
| National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) | Deemed to be Universities |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | Deemed to be Universities |
| Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) | Deemed to be Universities |
| TCG CREST | Deemed to be Universities |
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
🌐 www.iacs.res.in
📅 Established: 2018
📞 Phone: +91-33-2473 4971 / 5374 / 3073 / 3372
📧 Email: helpdesk@iacs.res.in
📍 Address: 2A & 2B Raja S C Mullick Road, Kolkata 700032
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
🌐 www.rkmvu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2005
📞 Phone: (033) 2654-9999
📱 Mobile: 6291060148
📧 Email: mail@gm.rkmvu.ac.in, rkmveri@gmail.com
📍 Address: G. T. Road, PO Belur Math, Howrah, West Bengal 711202
