What is Presidency University's website (presiuniv.ac.in)?

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presiuniv.ac.in is the official website of Presidency University, a university in Kolkata, India. It is the central online hub for the institution, serving prospective students, current students, staff, alumni, and visitors. The site provides admissions information, academic resources, notices, event listings, and institutional history.

What you can find on the site

The homepage is organized around a few main areas, each aimed at a different audience:

Section What it covers
About Presidency Introducing the University, its history, and giving to Presidency
Prospective Students Admissions and application information for future students
Students Academic, library, and research resources for current students
Departments Links to individual academic departments
Library Library notices, e-resources, and access platforms
Research Research-related information and resources
Alumni Information for former students
Giving to Presidency Donation and support information
How to Find Us Campus location and directions

Admissions and applications

The site carries current admission notices, including:

  • Notification for Casual Enrolment for the session 2026–2027
  • New Admission Notice for One Year (two semesters) Master Degree Courses (Home Quota), Session 2026–2027
  • New PhD Admission 2026–2027 (Odd Cycle)
  • An online application form for a Migration Certificate

There is also a dedicated Application and Admission Portal for online applications.

Notices, events, and public resources

The site publishes a running list of notices and events open to the public, including:

  • University events and public lectures
  • Departmental events, such as an ICSSR-sponsored international conference on "Archives as Living Memory in the Indian Knowledge Ecosystem" (3–5 February 2027)
  • Colloquia, including a School of Astrophysics colloquium and a monthly colloquium organized with the RNA India Kolkata Chapter and the Institute of Health Sciences

An academic calendar is also available.

Library resources

The library section lists notices and access platforms, including:

  • Guidelines for Payment of Article Publishing Charges (APC) under One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
  • Access to the Turnitin plagiarism detection platform
  • Online payment of library fines
  • E-access resources, including the World e-Book Library and the South Asia Archive (SAA)

Online museum

Presidency University, in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, presents "Towards Swaraj: Presidency during the independence movement of India" — an online museum exhibiting unpublished confidential government reports, letters, orders, and circulars.

Who the site is for

  • Prospective students — admissions notices, application portal, and program information
  • Current students — academic calendar, library access, and student resources
  • Staff — staff login and departmental pages
  • Alumni — alumni information and giving options
  • Visitors — campus directions and public event listings

If you are looking for a specific notice, admission form, or library resource, the Quick Links and Notices sections on the homepage are the fastest starting points.