Presidency University UG Admission 2026: An Overview

Presidency University, Kolkata, has officially opened the application window for its prestigious 4-Year Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours with Research) programmes for the 2026-2027 academic session. Designed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, these courses offer a research-oriented curriculum for students who have completed their 10+2 examinations.

Key Highlights

Important Dates for 2026 Session

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination in 2025 or later. The university uses the 'Best of Four' subjects aggregate for calculation. English must be a compulsory subject.

• General: 60% (Most subjects) | 70% (Science subjects)
• OBC: 54% (Most subjects) | 63% (Science subjects)
• SC/ST: 45% (Most subjects) | 52.5% (Science subjects)
• PwD: 57% (Most subjects) | 66.5% (Science subjects)

Selection Process

Admission is split into two categories:

• Category A: Based on academic merit scores from Class 10th and 12th.
• Category B: Admission test for subjects like History, Political Science, Chemistry, Economics, Life Sciences, and Statistics. This test consists of 50 MCQs with negative marking (0.5 per wrong answer).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official admission portal at presiuniv.ac.in.
2. Register using a valid email and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application details carefully.
4. Upload necessary documents: Passport photo, signature, mark sheets, and category certificates.
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- online.
6. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Is there an age limit for Presidency University admission?
  A: No, there is no age limit for applying to these UG courses.
• Q: Can I apply if I passed 10+2 before 2025?
  A: No, the current notification specifies candidates must have passed in 2025 or later.
• Q: How is the merit calculated for Category A?
  A: It is based on academic scores from 10th and 12th exams with specific weightage assigned by the university.
• Q: What is the exam format for Category B?
  A: It is a 2-hour offline test using OMR sheets in English medium.
• Q: Where can I find the official brochure?
  A: Detailed instructions are available on the official Presidency University website under the admission section.