Calcutta University ranks 2nd in ARWU Rankings – India Today

Calcutta University has secured the second rank in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated all teachers, administration staff, and students of Calcutta University.

Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter and wrote, “Extremely pleased to share that the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities has informed the Government of West Bengal that Calcutta University is one of the top-ranking universities in India! Congratulations to all teachers, administration staff, and our dear students.”

Calcutta University ranks 2nd

According to a notification issued by Calcutta University, the Shanghai Ranking – Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 2021 has adjudged Calcutta University as the best among all universities across India.

“Among all the Universities and Institutes in the country, the University of Calcutta is second only to the prestigious Indian Institute of Science. This success and international recognition should be seen as a result of the sustained efforts of our brilliant members of faculty, our dedicated researchers, our sincere non-teaching colleagues as well as our bright students,” the notification read.

According to a notification issued by Calcutta University, the Shanghai Ranking — Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 2021 has adjudged Calcutta University as the best among all universities across India.

“Among all the Universities and Institutes in the country, the University of Calcutta is second only to the prestigious Indian Institute of Science. This success and international recognition should be seen as a result of the sustained efforts of our brilliant members of faculty, our dedicated researchers, our sincere non-teaching colleagues as well as our bright students,” the notification read.

Extremely pleased to share that 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities has informed the Government of West Bengal that Calcutta University is one of the top ranking universities in India!

Congratulations to all teachers, administration staff and our dear students.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 15, 2021