Presidency University

This university spreads across a wide campus on College Street with neoclassical buildings, expansive lawns, and a prominent entrance area. Inside, there are lecture halls, laboratories, library spaces, and administrative offices for different faculties.

The institution was founded in 1817 as a college and operated under the supervision of a nearby university for nearly two centuries. In 2010, it gained the status of an independent university with its own academic authority.

The name recalls the era when British governors supported the growth of this educational institution. Students today use its halls and courtyards for lectures, discussions, and academic gatherings.

The campus opens its gates on weekdays when classes are in session and allows visitors to access public areas such as corridors and outdoor grounds. Entering libraries or certain building sections may require prior permissions.

A small memorial structure at the entrance honors a guard named Ram Eqbal Singh who defended the grounds during past disturbances. His name is engraved on a simple plaque that few visitors notice.

Location: Ward No. 44, Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Inception: January 20, 1817

Website: https://presiuniv.ac.in

GPS coordinates: 22.57632,88.36320

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04