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TCG CREST, Kolkata : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

About

Established in 2020, TCG CREST is a deemed-to-be university located at Bengal Eco Intelligent Park, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded by The Chatterjee Group, the institution is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is dedicated to advancing research and education in science and technology. With Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee as Chairman and Prof. Swapan Bhattacharya as Director, the university operates with the motto “Inventing Harmonious Future.” TCG CREST offers specialized Ph.D. programs across diverse fields including Engineering, Architecture, Computer Applications, Food Science & Technology, Cancer Research, Quantum Engineering, and Sustainable Energy. The university hosts multiple research centers such as the Institute for Advancing Intelligence (IAI), Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE), Food Technology and Science Institute (FTSI), and CQuERE (Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research & Education), fostering cutting-edge innovation. The campus provides modern infrastructure with advanced laboratories, collaborative research spaces, digital libraries, and seminar facilities. Students benefit from strong industry collaborations, career opportunities in research and technology, and access to scholarship schemes supporting meritorious scholars. With its vision of driving impactful research and global partnerships, TCG CREST has quickly earned recognition as a hub for excellence in science and technology education in Eastern India.

Admissions Open 2026: Courses, Eligibility & Fees

TCG CREST was founded by Dr. Purnendu Chatterjee and achieved Deemed University status in 2025 under the Ministry of Education and UGC. It is a research-focused institution offering Ph.D. programs only, across specialized domains such as Quantum Information & Communication, Quantum Sensing, Cancer Research, Food Science & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Energy. Admissions are conducted through the TCG CREST Graduate School Entrance Exam, followed by interviews. Eligibility requires a master’s degree in a relevant discipline with strong academic performance. Fees are structured to be research-supportive, with most students receiving stipends, fellowships, or project-based funding.

Campus Life and Facilities

The TCG CREST campus in Kolkata, West Bengal, is designed as a research hub rather than a traditional teaching university. It houses multiple specialized institutes: CQuERE (Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research & Education) IAI (Institute for Advancing Intelligence) RISE (Research Institute for Sustainable Energy) FTSI (Food Technology & Science Institute) Facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, high-performance computing clusters, innovation centers, collaborative research spaces, and digital libraries. The campus emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and global partnerships, making it a hub for frontier science.
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Computer Lab

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Girls Hostel

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Library

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Medical Facilities

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Cls. Room

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Residential Institute

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Residential Zone

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Residential Faculty Zone

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Scholarships & Fee Concessions

As a research university, TCG CREST provides full financial support to admitted Ph.D. scholars. Students receive monthly stipends, tuition waivers, and contingency grants. Additional funding is available through government fellowships (CSIR, UGC, DST, DBT) and industry-sponsored projects. Nearly 100% of enrolled students benefit from financial assistance, ensuring accessibility for talented researchers.

Top Placements & Partner Companies

Graduates of TCG CREST are positioned for careers in academia, advanced research labs, global universities, and high-tech industries. Alumni secure opportunities in quantum computing firms, biotech companies, AI startups, and renewable energy organizations. While traditional placement packages are not the focus, postdoctoral fellowships and industry research roles often provide ₹10–20 LPA in India, with significantly higher opportunities abroad. The university also facilitates global collaborations, internships, and industry-linked projects.

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