| Subject | QS | THE | ARWU | U.S. News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | #151-200 | — | — | — |
| English Language & Literature | #201-250 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | #351-400 | — | — | — |
| Economics & Econometrics | #401-450 | — | — | — |
| Physics & Astronomy | #451-500 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | #501-550 | — | — | — |
| Biological Sciences | #651-700 | — | — | — |
University of Calcutta ranks #771-780 in QS 2026, #901-1000 in ARWU 2025 and #1372 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #1137 globally.