UG First Semester
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
The UG (undergraduate) students need to study four types of courses in their FIRST semester – TWO MAJOR courses of 6 credits each, ONE AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course) of 4 credits, ONE MC (Minor Course) of 6 credits and ONE MDC (Multi Disciplinary Course) of 3 credits.
All types of courses offered in the First Semester will be covered under the comprehensive registration.
The courses offered by various departments for the Odd Semester 2025-26 are listed below. The UG FIRST semester students are requested to choose and register for the courses, as per the requirement, in the stipulated timeline.
The entire registration process is done ONLINE. It is recommended to use Computer System instead of mobile to apply for registration of courses. Please use your OWN VALID email ID and mobile no. for the registration.
The steps of the registration process are as follows:
1) Online Registration of Courses shall be preceded by an online facility of opening of an account of Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) by the student/s (at NAD Digilocker Portal) which is mandatory.
2) After opening of ABC account, the students shall select and register for four types of courses on the university portal.
3) The students shall crosscheck their names in the list of applicants to ensure that the registration is done.
4) Registration of courses shall be completed with online payment of semester fees, examination fees etc. (as applicable) by the students.
5) The students shall download registration cards.
Major Courses: 6 credits
‘Major’ is a compulsory course studied by a student from his/her own major department.
The list of MAJOR courses offered by various departments for Odd Semester 2025-2026 session is given below. The UG FIRST SEMESTER students are requested to register for their respective MAJOR courses.
AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course): 4 credits
AECC (Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course) is a course in language communication. For the students of Humanities and Social Sciences, MIL (Modern Indian Language) is the compulsory AECC in the UG first semester. The students of Humanities and Social Sciences are requested to choose ANY ONE of the following courses offered by various departments in Odd semester 2025-2026 session:
| Department | Paper code | Paper | To offer to students of |
| Bengali | BENG103AECC01 | Bangla Byakaran O Nirmiti | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Hindi | HIND103AECC01 | Hindi Vyakaran Aur Sampreshan | Humanities and Social Sciences |
For the students of natural and mathematical sciences, English Communication is the compulsory AECC in the UG first semester.
| Department | Paper code | Paper | To offer to students of |
| Guest | LANG103AECC01 | English Communication | Natural and Mathematical Sciences |
MC (Minor Course): 6 credits
‘Minor Course’ is a course to be chosen by a student from a discipline/subject OTHER THAN his/her major department, with an intention to seek exposure beyond his/her major discipline/ subject.
The list of MC (Minor Course) courses offered by various departments for Odd Semester 2025-2026 session is given below. The UG FIRST SEMESTER students are requested to choose ANY ONE of these courses EXCEPT THE COURSE OFFERED BY THEIR MAJOR DEPARTMENT. Please note the seat limit and other prerequisites of the course while choosing.
| Department | Paper code | Paper | To offer to students of (Arts/Science Faculty) | Seat Limit | Occupied | Status |
| Bengali | BENG104MC01 | Bangali Sangskritir Itihas | Both | 60 | Open | |
| Centrally Offered | LANG104MC01A | Japanese Language and Culture 1 | Both | 30 | Open | |
| Centrally Offered | LANG104MC01C | French Language and Culture 1 | Both | 30 | Open | |
| Chemistry | CHEM104MC01 | Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry, Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | Science | 52 | Open | |
| Economics | ECON104MC01 | Introductory Microeconomics | Both | No Limit | Open | |
| English | ENGL104MC01 | Contemporary India: Women and Empowerment | Both | 40 | Open | |
| Geography | GEOG104MC01 | Geography in Daily Life | Both | 30 | Open | |
| Geology | GEOL104MC01 | Essentials Of Geology | Science | 30 | Open | |
| Hindi | HIND104MC01 | Sarjnatmak Lekhan Ke Vividh Chhetra | Both | 30 | Open | |
| History | HIST104MC01 | Understanding Early South Asian Cultures | Both | 50 | Open | |
| IHS | BITG104MC01 | Chemistry-1 | Science | 40 | Open | |
| Life Sciences | LISC104MC01 | Macromolecules of Life | Science | 80 | Open | |
| Mathematics | MATH104MC01 | Differential Calculus | Science | 70 | Open | |
| Performing Arts | PFAR142MC01 | Overview of Indian Performing Arts | Both | 20 | Open | |
| Philosophy | PHIL104MC01 | Philosophy of Psychology | Both | No Limit | Open | |
| Physics | PHYS104MC01 | Mechanics and Relativity | Science | 60 | Open | |
| Political Science | POLS104MC01B | Japan: The Emerging Power in the Asian Century | Both | 50 | Open | |
| Sociology | SOCL104MC01 | Indian Society: Images & Realities | Both | 50 | Open | |
| Statistics | STAT104MC01 | Statistical Methods | Both | 30 | Open |
MDC (Multi Disciplinary Courses): 3 credits
MDC is a course from Other Discipline intended to broaden the intellectual experience and forms a part of liberal art and science education.
Students are not allowed to take the same courses studied in the 12th class under the MDC category.
The list of MDC (Multi Disciplinary Courses) courses offered by various departments for Odd Semester 2025-2026 session is given below. The UG FIRST SEMESTER students are requested to choose ANY ONE of these courses.
| Department | Paper code | Paper | Open for | Seat Limit | Occupied | Status |
| Bengali | BENG105MDC01 | Sahitya O Anyanya Bidya : Itihas, Samaj, Darshan, Chalacchitra, Bijnan, Sangit | Open to all students | 60 | Open | |
| Chemistry | CHEM105MDC01 | Chemistry in Daily Life | Open to all other students(including Chemistry Major) | No Limit | Open | |
| Economics | ECON141MDC01B | Visulizing Place: A Beginner's Guide to Spatial Analysis and Mapping | Open to all students | 30 | Open | |
| English | ENGL105MDC01 | Literature and the Other Arts | Open to all Students | 30 | Open | |
| Geography | GEOG105MDC01 | Soil and Water Analysis | Open to all students | 30 | Open | |
| Geology | GEOL105MDC01 | Geochemical thermodynamics | Open to all science faculty students | 30 | Open | |
| Hindi | HIND105MDC01 | Media | Open to all students | 30 | Open | |
| History | HIST105MDC01 | Ecology and Environment in South Asian History | Open to all Arts Faculty Students | 50 | Open | |
| IHS | BITG141MDC01A | Science for Human Welfare | Only for Students of Science Faculty | 40 | Open | |
| IHS | BITG141MDC01B | Musics for Mental Health | Open to all students | 40 | Open | |
| IHS | LANG105MDC01 | Basic Japanese 1 | Only for IHS Students. | 30 | Open | |
| Life Sciences | LISC105MDC01 | World of Animals | Open to all Students | 80 | Open | |
| Mathematics | MATH141MDC01 | Joy of Numbers 1 | Open to all Students | 50 | Open | |
| Performing Arts | PFAR143MDC01 | Interdisciplinary Live Arts | Open to all Students | 20 | Open | |
| Philosophy | PHIL105MDC01 | Man and Machine | Open to all students | No Limit | Open | |
| Physics | PHYS105MDC01 | Machines used in Everyday Life | Open to all Students | 30 | Open | |
| Political Science | POLS105MDC01A | Introduction to Gender Studies | Open to all students | 50 | Open | |
| Sociology | SOCL105MDC01 | Development & Policy | Open to all students | 50 | Open | |
| Statistics | STAT105MDC01B | Introductory Data Analysis | NOT open for students of Statistics dept. Open to all other students | 45 | Open |
Timeline for ODD Semester 2025-2026 (for UG FIRST Semester):
Course registration of UG FIRST semester students for ODD Semester 2025-2026 will commence from 1.00 pm of 29th October. All the students shall register latest by 5.00 pm of 5th November. The students can pay their fees during 29th October to 5th November 2025 to complete the entire course registration process. The students can also change their MC/MDC/AECC course from 7th October – 10th October 2025. No changes will be allowed after this period. The classes for MC/MDC/AECC courses will begin from 30th Octobber 2025.
All the students should download their Course registration card from 13th November – 17th November 2025, get it signed by the respective (major) Departmental Coordinator and Head of the Department and keep it with themselves till the end of the semester. The students may be asked to produce the registration card during the examinations, therefore, they must keep the card properly.
The students must stick to the registration and change schedule. No request for registration/ change can be entertained after the stipulated dates.
The students should check the notice board/ contact the office (of the respective VAC/MC department) for exact class routine and other details.
The entire registration process is done ONLINE. It is recommended to use Computer System instead of mobile to apply for registration/ change of courses. To ensure that your registration is done, crosscheck your name in the list of applicants.
Registration of courses shall be completed with online payment of semester fees, examination fees etc. (as applicable) by the students.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Course Registration: 29th October – 5th November 2025
Payment of Fees: 29th October – 5th November 2025
MC/MDC/AECC Classes Begin: 30th October 2025
MC/MDC/AECC Change: 7th November – 10th November 2025
Card Download: 13th November – 17th November 2025
Card Submission Last Date: 18th November 2025
COORDINATORS:
The students may contact the faculty coordinator(s) if they need any help. The names of the departmental coordinators are as follows:
|
Department |
Coordinator |
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Bengali |
Sandip Kumar Mandal |
sandip.beng@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Biotechnology |
Subhra Mukherjee |
subhra.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Chemistry |
Dibyendu Mallick; Debajyoti Pramanik |
dibyendu.chem@presiuniv.ac.in; debajyoti.chem@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Economics |
Prithviraj Guha ; Jayeeta Deshmukh |
prithvi.econ@presiuniv.ac.in ; jayeeta.econ@presiuniv.ac.in |
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English |
Anirban Ray ; Debanjana Nayek ; Mahitosh Mandal |
anirban.eng@presiuniv.ac.in ; debanjana.eng@presiuniv.ac.in ; mahitosh.eng@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Geography |
Joy Sanyal |
joy.geog@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Geology |
Utsab Ghosal |
utsab.geol@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Hindi |
Rishi Bhusan Choubay |
rishi.hindi@presiuniv.ac.in |
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History |
Deepa Khakha; Kishan Sirswal |
deepa.his@presiuniv.ac.in; kishan.his@presiuniv.ac.in |
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English Communication (AECC) |
Madhura Damle (Political Science) |
madhura.polsc@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Life Science |
MD Nur Alam ; Ayan Das |
nur.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in ; ayan.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Mathematics |
Pampa Paul |
pampa.maths@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Performing Arts |
Debaroti Chakraborty |
debarati.dpa@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Philosophy |
Nusrat Jahan; Dibyendu Mondal |
nusrat.phil@presiuniv.ac.in ; dibyendu.phil@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Physics |
Subhendu Rajbanshi ; Abhishake Sadhukhan |
subhendu.physics@presiuniv.ac.in ; abhishake.physics@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Political Science |
Madhuchanda Ghosh |
madhuchanda.polsc@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Sociology |
Sumita Saha ; Sana Rahman |
sumita.soc@presiuniv.ac.in ; sana.soc@presiuniv.ac.in |
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Statistics |
Saurav De |
saurav.stat@presiuniv.ac.in |
IMPORTANT Steps:
Step 1: Create ABC ID (or if already have an ABC account then go to Step 2)
Step 2: Course Registration
Step 3: Fees Payment
In case of further queries, the students may contact Course Registration Cell Joint Convenors:
Dr. Priyank Pravin Patel, Department of Geography
priyank.geog@presiuniv.ac.in
Dr. Jayeeta Deshmukh, Department of Economics
jayeeta.econ@presiuniv.ac.in
Dr. Nusrat Jahan, Department of Philosophy
nusrat.phil@presiuniv.ac.in
Dr. Debanjana Nayek, Department of English
debanjana.eng@presiuniv.ac.in
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Controller of Examinations