Privacy Policy

The University of Calcutta is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while accessing our admission website. It is important for you to understand how we handle the data received during this process. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices to ensure the confidentiality and security of your personal details.

Definitions

• "You" / "Yourself": Refers to you, the User of the Application Portal or the Applicant.
• "We" / "Us" / "Our": Refers to the Admission Administration, University of Calcutta.
• "Users": Refers to all users of the website and admission portal collectively or individually.

Payment Data Exclusion

The University of Calcutta does not store any secured financial data related to payments made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. All transactions are processed through secure, authorized third-party payment gateways.

Security and Liability

We implement industry-standard security procedures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your user information. To safeguard your data, we utilize secure data storage infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

While we employ advanced technical safeguards, no digital infrastructure can completely guarantee absolute immunity against data breaches or cyber threats. By submitting your information, you acknowledge this inherent digital risk and agree that data is provided with full consciousness of these parameters. This Privacy Policy is governed by and operated in accordance with the laws of India. Any legal disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kolkata.

1. Data Collection & Purpose

• Data Types: We collect personal, academic, biometric, and contact details during the application process.
• Eligibility Assessment: This information is used exclusively to determine eligibility for In-House UG and PG courses.
• Administrative Processing: Data helps facilitate admissions, generate merit lists, and issue official institutional communications.

2. Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Guarantee

• Strict Protection: The University of Calcutta strictly protects applicant privacy and data confidentiality.
• Secure Environment: Collected information remains restricted within the secure boundaries of the University Admission Portal.
• Commercial Restriction: We do not sell, rent, share, lease, or trade your personal data.
• Zero Marketing Exposure: No external third parties or marketing agencies will receive your data for promotional purposes.

3. Authorized Exceptions

Your data will not be disclosed to external entities except under the following specific statutory obligations:

• Academic Verification: Authorized verification agencies may receive data strictly for academic credential checks and examination validations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Government regulatory bodies, education departments, and statutory councils will receive data when legally mandated.
• Legal Enforcement: Law enforcement agencies can access data only upon presenting valid legal orders.

Applicant Acknowledgement & Consent

By clicking the "I Agree" checkbox, you formally confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy.
• All data and documents submitted by you are accurate, authentic, and complete.
• You explicitly authorize the University of Calcutta to process your data strictly for admission and academic enrollment purposes.