University of Calcutta

Formally established on the 24 January 1857, the University of Calcutta (also known as Calcutta University) was the first modern university in the Indian subcontinent. It has its main campuses in College Street, Rajabazar, Alipore and a host of affiliated colleges in greater Calcutta .

Notable alumni/faculty

Two past presidents of India:

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• Dr. Rajendra Prasad and
• Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

were associated with this University, as were three Nobel Laureates:

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• Rabindranath Tagore,
• Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman and
• Amartya Sen.

Burmese politician Dr.Ba Maw, who in 1937, became the first Burmese premier under British rule and was head of state in the first sovereign (although pro-Japanese) government during World War II (August 1943-May 1945) is an alumnus.

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In 1883 Kadambini Ganguly and Chandramukhi Basu became the first women graduates from the University.

Related Topics:
Kadambini Ganguly - Chandramukhi Basu

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India's first female physician, Dr. Kadambini Basu received her medical degree from the University.

Related Topics:
Kadambini Basu - Medical degree

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For a fuller list of the University's famous alumni, see the List of University of Calcutta people.

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