The University of Kalyani, established in 1960, is a Government of West Bengal administered, UGC affiliated, NAAC accreditated, collegiate Public Research university in Kalyani, West Bengal, India. It offers courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral levels.
To encourage student enrolment from among weaker sections, even beyond the reservation limit. To establish a finishing school and training centre and exposure of the students passing out so that they become readily employable in specific fields. To introduce PG courses in non-conventional subjects and short-term utility courses having job potentiality. To establish a strong partnership between the university and industry houses.
Harmonising broader academic activity and the local community. Creating environmental awareness. Creating consciousness of basic human rights and entitlements. Focusing on rural economy and the need and aspirations of the youth in the region. Promoting inter-disciplinary research and a balance between basic and applied research programmes.