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The University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University or CU) is a public state university located in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India. It was created on 24 January 1857. Within India it is recognized as a "Five-Star University" and a "Centre with Potential for Excellence" by the University Grants Commission and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

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  • The Calcutta University by Francis Frith

    Calcutta University between 1850s and 1870s, by Francis Frith

  • Senate Hall, University of Calcutta

    Senate Hall of University of Calcutta, early 1910s

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Universidad de Calcuta para niños

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