Amrita Banerjee's Review on Presidency University, Kolkata

Most of the economics graduates go for post graduate in various prestigious institutions like ISI, DSE and JNU. Quite a few of the students go abroad as well. The placement rate is also quite high with many MNCs offering jobs to the students.

Food in the college is pretty cheap. One can have a fulfilling meal at just INR 50. All classrooms are air conditioned and there are classrooms. The central library has a huge stock of books and is easily accessible. The entire campus has Wi-Fi as well.

An entrance exam is conducted. Admissions is based purely on the rankings of the entrance exam. The only other requirement for the economics course is to have studied mathematics in the plus 2 level.

Classes usually begin at 10 AM and end at 5 PM in the evening. The professors usually give a 1 and a half hours lecture which is followed by tutorial classes. There are mid semester exams called IA and end semester exams. The professors are all very experienced. We also have visiting professors from other universities.

A minimal fee of 4200 INR is charged per semester with separate examination fees. Scholarships are available to those who come from a economic poor background. Loans are hardly needed.

There are various clubs like the debating club, drama club, economics association. There are student unions as well for those who wish to take part in political activities. Almost every sport is played. All festivals are celebrated with Durga Pooja being the most important one. College life is fun but there's a whole lot to study as well.