After completing school , Basu took an undergraduate degree in English literature honours from Presidency College , University of Calcutta .
While admitting him to school , Basu 's father shortened his name from Jyotirindra Basu to Jyoti Basu , and the shortened name stuck for life .
After completing school , Jyotirindra Basu took an undergraduate degree in English literature honours from Presidency College , University of Calcutta .
While admitting him to school , Basu 's father shortened his name from Jyotirindra Basu to Jyoti Basu , and the shortened name stuck for life .