Major Universities
In West Bengal there are one central university, twenty state universities and one deemed university.
| University | Location | Type | Established | Specialization | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliah University | Kolkata | State | 2007 | General | |
| Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur | Shibpur | State | 1856 | Technology | |
| Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya | Haringhata | State | 1974 | Agriculture | |
| Jadavpur University | Kolkata | State | 1955 | General | |
| Netaji Subhas Open University | Kolkata | State | 1997 | Distance education | |
| Presidency University, Kolkata | Kolkata | State | 2010 | General | |
| Rabindra Bharati University | Kolkata | State | 1962 | General | |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University | Belur | Deemed | 2005 | General | |
| Sidho Kanho Birsha University | Purulia | State | 2010 | General | |
| University of Burdwan | Bardhaman | State | 1960 | General | |
| University of Calcutta | Kolkata | State | 1857 | General | |
| University of Gour Banga | Malda | State | 2007 | General | |
| University of Kalyani | Kalyani | State | 1960 | General | |
| University of North Bengal | Siliguri | State | 1962 | General | |
| Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Cooch Behar | State | 2001 | Agriculture | |
| Vidyasagar University | Medinipur | State | 1981 | General | |
| Visva-Bharati University | Santiniketan | Central | 1951 | General | |
| West Bengal State University | Barasat | State | 2007 | General | |
| West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | Kolkata | State | 2004 | Legal | |
| West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | Kolkata | State | 1995 | Veterinary science | |
| West Bengal University of Health Sciences | Kolkata | State | 2002 | Medical | |
| West Bengal University of Technology | Kolkata | State | 2001 | Technology |
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