Darjeeling Universal Campus (DUC) was founded in 2012 and is situated in Takdah Cantonment, West Bengal. Recognized by NCTE, DUC offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as Teachers Training, Hospitality, Paramedical, Management, and Healthcare Science.
Admissions to these courses are conducted annually, and DUC has established partnerships with international universities and colleges worldwide. With its Virtual Campus Innovation Centre in Kolkata, DUC is now offering online courses through its Institute of Advanced Education & Research (IAER).
DUC is dedicated to becoming a world-class institution by fostering knowledge creation and dissemination while providing students with a unique learning experience. It also hosts several Centers of Excellence, including those for Startup Development & Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, IT & Application Development, and Yoga & Holistic Development.
Recognitions received by DUC include being named the Best Teachers Training College in Darjeeling at the Regional Educator Awards 2020, the Best Innovative IT College in Eastern India at the IT Startup Excellence Awards 2020, and the Best Emerging e-Business School of the Year at the Virtual Education & Technology Awards 2020.
Courses at University
Darjeeling Universal Campus offers various degree programs with different specializations. Here are the details:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
- Specializations: Bengali, English, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Music, Fine Arts
- Eligibility: 50% for General Candidates, 45% for reserved categories
- Intake: 100 seats
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
- Specialization: Not specified
- Eligibility: Pass in Class XII
- Intake: 60 seats
3. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Specialization: Not specified
- Eligibility: Pass in Class XII
- Intake: 60 seats
- BBA in Hospital Management
- Specialization: Not specified
- Eligibility: Pass in Class XII
- Intake: 60 seats
- BBA in Accountancy, Taxation & Auditing
- Specialization: Not specified
- Eligibility: Pass in Class XII
- Intake: 60 seats
- B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
- Specialization: Not specified
- Eligibility: Pass in Class XII
- Intake: 60 seats
Placements at University
Darjeeling Universal Campus is committed to providing excellent placement opportunities and professional training to its students through its active placement cell. Here are the placement highlights:
- Total Students Registered: Over 1220
- Total Students Placed: Over 844
- Total Offers Made: Over 1064
- Average Salary: Rs 4.7 Lakhs per annum
- Average International Salary (if applicable): Rs 17.20 Lakhs per annum
- List of Recruiters (at least 10): JW Marriot, ITC Hotels, Taj, Ramada, Spicejet, MakeMyTrip, Sinclairs, Hyatt, Westin, Novotel, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Max Healthcare, ICICI Prudential, ING Visa, Star Health, Peerless, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, etc.
Facilities at University
Darjeeling Universal Campus offers a range of modern facilities to enhance the learning experience of its students:
- Well-equipped Library with modern amenities
- Computer Centre & ICT Lab for digital learning
- Language Lab for language proficiency development
- Science & Arts Lab for practical experiments
- Food Production Lab for culinary skills training
- F & B Service Lab for hospitality training
- Student Accommodation with amenities like Satellite Television, Residential Library, Wi-Fi, Multi-cuisine Mess, Medical Centre, and Sports facilities
- College Guesthouse for visiting faculty and guests
- Yoga Centre for physical and mental well-being
- Gymnasium for fitness enthusiasts
- Cafeteria offering a variety of food options
- Open Air Amphitheater for events and gatherings
The fees and eligibility details for courses offered at DUC:
- MBA: First-year fees Rs 83,000; Eligibility: Graduation
- B.Ed: First-year fees Rs 90,000; Eligibility: Graduation
- B.Sc: Total fees Rs 3.5 Lakhs; Eligibility: 10 + 2
- BBA: First-year fees Rs 1.15 Lakhs; Eligibility: 10 + 2
- M.Sc: Total fees Rs 2.5 Lakhs; Eligibility: Graduation
- M.H.A [Hospital]: Total fees Rs 2.5 Lakhs; Eligibility: Graduation
- BCA: First-year fees Rs 1.15 Lakhs; Eligibility: 10 + 2