How many universities are listed in Kolkata on AskEducation?

AskEducation lists 27 universities in Kolkata. Filter by state, NAAC grade, UGC/AICTE approval, or ownership type to find the right match.

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All States Uttar Pradesh 116 Gujarat 109 Karnataka 95 Madhya Pradesh 94 Maharashtra 94 Rajasthan 94 Tamil Nadu 69 West Bengal 61

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JIS University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Private University Live

Courses82

Visible82

Established2014

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Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University NIRF 18th Live

Courses158

Visible158

Established1955

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Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Institute of National Importance NIRF 101 Live

Courses39

Visible39

Established1931

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Institute of National Importance NIRF 67th Live

Courses21

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Established2006

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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Kolkata, West Bengal

Private University NIRF 7th Live

Courses33

Visible33

Established1961

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Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Deemed University Live

Courses15

Visible15

Established1876

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Brainware University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Private University Live

Courses89

Visible89

Established2016

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Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University Live

Courses689

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Established2015

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Aliah University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University Live

Courses97

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Established2008

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