Visva Bharati University (VBU) Admission 2024: Courses, Fees, Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Criteria
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Visva Bharati University was founded by the first non-European Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Thakur (popularly known as Tagore) in 1921. Visva-Bharati is a pilgrimage for education and culture. It reflects the Tagorean ethos of making a complete human being. Visva Bharati University offers various Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG), M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses under various specialisations giving the students a pool of options for undertaking higher studies. There is a total of 9 departments offering UG, PG, M.Phil. and P.hD courses including Patha Bhavan for school education. The University also provides for certain specific courses specially designed for the foreign students. The admission procedure for all the UG and PG courses generally starts from May and ends in the third week of June. Admission for most of the courses is done based on the merit of the students.
- However, for some undergraduate courses of Sangit Bhavana, Kala Bhavana, Palli Samgathana Vibhaga and Vinaya Bhavana, separate admission test will be conducted
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC & DA(previously PWD) (Differently able) candidates is as per Govt. Rules
- Candidates can apply for more than one subject
- For General & OBC candidates Rs. 500/- + Rs. 200/- (For each additional subject)
- For SC, ST & PWD candidates Rs. 150/- + Rs. 75/- (For each additional subject)
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Viswa Bharati University Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2023 Application Form Release Date | February 9, 2023 |
| Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form | March 30, 2023 |
| CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window | April 01 – April 03, 2023 |
| Reopening of CUET UG 2023 Application Forms | April 09 – April 11, 2023 |
| Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card | Second Week of May 2023 |
| CUET UG 2023 Exam Date | May 21 – 31, 2023 Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023 |
| CUET PG 2023 Application Form Release Date | March 20, 2023 |
| Last day for submission of CUET PG 2023 Application Form | May 05, 2023 |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee | May 05, 2023 |
| CUET PG 2023 Application Form Correction Window | May 06 – May 08, 2023 |
| CUET PG 2023 Exam Date | June 1 – 10, 2023 |
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Visva Bharati University UG Admission 2023
The Viswa Bharati University offers 8 UG courses under a variety of specialisations for students who have cleared their 10+2 examination. All the BA courses are offered under honours subjects except for one pass course i.e. Vocational Functional Hindi. The University also offers BA in foreign languages viz. Tibetan, Chinese, Persian and Japanese. Such courses are for a period of 4 years including 1-year preparatory course. The rest of the BA courses are for a period of 3 years. The University also offers B.Fine Arts course of 5 years including 2 preparatory years.
According to Visva Bharati University Admission Criteria, the admission to UG courses is based on the merit of the student considering their 10+2 examination results. The students can check Viswa Bharati University merit list in order to confirm their admission. The merit list is made available through the university’s official website.
List of UG courses with seats under Viswa Bharati University
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Seats | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. (H) | Bengali | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in the specialisation subject (General/Elective) at + 2 level | 40 | 3 years |
| English | 40 | |||
| Hindi | 45% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in Hindi at least (half paper 50 marks) at the +2 level | 30 | ||
| Oriya | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in the specialisation subject (General/Elective) at + 2 level | |||
| Philosophy | 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Philosophy at +2 level | 40 | ||
| Comparative Religion | 55% marks in aggregate (In any stream) at +2 level | 40 | ||
| Economics | 50% marks in aggregate at the +2 level | 40 | ||
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (A.I.H.C&A.) | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in History at +2 level or 70% marks in aggregate for students who did not have History as a subject at +2 level | 40 | ||
| Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% in the specialisation subject at the +2 level | 8 | ||
| History | 40 | |||
| Geography | 46 | |||
| Persian | H.S. or equivalent without Persian as a subject with 45% marks in aggregate | 18 | 3 years + 1 year preparatory (Optional) | |
| Japanese | Candidates should have 50% marks in aggregate with 45% marks in General English at 10+2 level | 39 | ||
| Tibetan | H.S. or its equivalent degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate | 24 | 3 years + 1 year preparatory | |
| Chinese | 45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in English at 10+2 level | 40 | ||
| B.A(Pass) | Vocational Functional Hindi | 45% marks in aggregate as well as in Hindi at +2 level | 3 years | |
| B.Sc. (H) | Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics at +2 level | 38 | 3 years |
| Physics | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in average in Physics and Mathematics at +2 level | 40 | ||
| Chemistry | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at +2 level | 38 | ||
| Botany | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Life Science/Biological Science at + 2 level | 34 | ||
| Zoology | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Life Science/Biological Science at + 2 level | 34 | ||
| Statistics | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics or/and in Statistics at +2 level | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in average in Physics and Mathematics at +2 level | 15 | ||
| Agriculture | 60% marks at + 2 level with pass marks in any four of the following subjects: Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/Agronomy at + 2 level | 46 | 4 years | |
| B.Mus.(H) | Rabindra Sangit | 45% marks in aggregate at +2 level and 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2 level for the SC/ST candidates | 38 | 3 years |
| Hindusthani Classical Vocal | 36 | |||
| Sitar | 10 | |||
| Esraj | 10 | |||
| Tabla | 12 | |||
| Pakhawaj | 12 | |||
| Kathakali Dance | 16 | |||
| Manipuri Dance | 24 | |||
| Rabindra Nritya | 10 | |||
| Drama & Theatre Arts | 20 | |||
| B.Fine Arts (H) | Painting | Pass in Class 10+2 or equivalent | 43 | 4 years (1-year foundation + 3-year Specialisation) |
| Mural | ||||
| Sculpture | ||||
| Graphic Art | ||||
| Design (Textiles/ Ceramics) | ||||
| History of Art | 65% marks in Class 10+2 or equivalent and 58.5% marks in Class 10+2 or equivalent (for OBC candidates) | |||
| B.P.E.(H) | Physical Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 45% Marks | 50 | 2 years |
| B.S.W.(H) | Social Work | 55% marks in Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination from recognised Board or Institute | 39 | 3 years |
| B.Des.(H) | Design | Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% marks in aggregate for general candidates and 54% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates. Relaxation for SC/ST as per Govt. rules | 36 | 4 years |
| B.Ed | Education | B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Mus ( Rabindra-Sangeet / Classical) Degree with 3-Year Honours/Major subject | 100 | 2 years |
Key Points:
- The B.Sc candidates need to clear the eligibility criteria in order to sit for the Entrance test
- However, for SC/ST candidates the minimum aggregate required to sit for the Entrance test is relaxed by 6% in all the specialisation
Visva Bharati University PG Admission 2023
The Visva Bharati University offers a variety of courses for the graduates willing to pursue higher education in their respective fields. The University offers the M.A. course under 17 different specialisations, all for a duration of 2 years. It also offers M.Sc. under 11 specialisations for a duration of 2 years except for M.Sc in Integrated Science which has a period of 5 years.
According to Visva Bharati University Admission Criteria, the candidate in order to join any PG course must have attained a bachelor’s degree in the respective field. The minimum percentage requirement varies from course to course.
List of PG courses with seats under Viswa Bharati University
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Seats | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Bengali | Hons. in the subject concerned with 55% marks in aggregate and Hons. in the subject concerned with 49.5% in aggregate for OBC candidates | 46 | 2 years |
| English | 46 | |||
| Hindi | B.A with Hons. in Hindi or B.A. 3-years degree course with 45% marks in Hindi as well as in aggregate and B.A. with Hons. in Hindi or B.A. 3-years degree course with 40.5% marks in Hindi as well as in aggregate for OBC candidates | 44 | ||
| Indo-Tibetan | 50% marks in 3-year B.A. in Tibetan /Sastri (45% for OBC) | 15 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 55% marks with Hons. at UG Level (49.5% for OBC) | 15 | ||
| Odia | 45% in Odia Hons (OBC 40.5%) | 44 | ||
| Sanskrit | 55% in the Hons. subject concerned or 60% in equivalent Sanskrit Degree and 49.5% in the Hons. subject concerned or 54% in equivalent Sanskrit Degree for OBC | 46 | ||
| Santali | Hons. in the subject concerned | 25 | ||
| Japanese | 40 | |||
| Chinese | 45 | |||
| Persian | 45% in the Hons. subject concerned | 15 | ||
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | 55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned (49.5% OBC) | 46 | ||
| Comparative Religion | 40 | |||
| Economics & Politics | Hons. in the subject concerned | 40 | ||
| Philosophy | 60% marks in Hons. subject (54% OBC) | 46 | ||
| Medieval & Modern History | 55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned (49.5% OBC) | 46 | ||
| Rural Development | Passed Bachelor degree (H) or equivalent from any recognised University with 50% marks in Social Science / Science /Commerce / Humanities / Management stream (45% OBC) | 30 | ||
| M.Sc | Biotechnology | Admission will be from the qualifying list in the combined Entrance Examination conducted by JNU | 19 | 2 years |
| Botany | 50% marks in Hons. subject (45% OBC) | 43 | ||
| Chemistry | 45% marks in Hons. Subject (40.5% OBC) | 52 | ||
| Computer Science | 50% marks in Hons. subject (45% OBC) | 23 | ||
| Environmental Studies | B.Sc. (Hons.) graduates under 10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent with at least 55% (under 49.5%) | 23 | ||
| Integrated Science | Merit List of NEST | 21 | 5 years | |
| Mathematics | 55% marks in Hons. subject (49.5% OBC) | 49 | 2 years | |
| Physics | 52 | |||
| Statistics | 45% marks in Hons. Subject (40.5% OBC) | 23 | ||
| Zoology | 55% marks in Hons. subject (49.5% OBC) | 43 | ||
| Agriculture | 60% marks or equivalent OGPA in four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Honours or equivalent (54%) | 61 | ||
| MSW | Social Work | Passed BSW(H) from any recognised University with 50% (45% marks for OBC and pass marks for SC, ST, PWD candidates) | 39 | 2 years |
| M.Music | Rabindra-Sangit | 55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses (49.5% OBC) | 46 | 2 years |
| Manipuri Dance | 28 | |||
| Kathakali Dance | 18 | |||
| Rabindra Nritya | 3-Years Honours Degree in any Indian Dance form | 10 | ||
| Drama & Theatre Arts | 55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses (49.5% OBC) | 24 | ||
| Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal) | 44 | |||
| Sitar | 12 | |||
| Esraj | 12 | |||
| Tabla | 14 | |||
| Pakhawaj | 14 | |||
| M.Ed | Education | At least 50% marks in B.Ed or BA. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed | 50 | 2 years |
| MAE | Arts | B.A. ( Hons / Major ) in Education with at least 50 % marks for General, 45 % marks for OBC and Pass Marks for SC and ST candidates | 39 | 2 years |
| M.P.E.D. | Physical Education | Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.) or Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with at least 50% marks | 40 | 2 years |
| M.F.A. | Painting | 55% marks/ corresponding grade in B.F.A. or equivalent degree (49.5% OBC) | 20 | 2 years |
| Graphic Art (Print Making) | 16 | |||
| Design [Ceramic & Glass] | 8 | |||
| Design [Textile] | 8 | |||
| History of Art | 22 | |||
| Sculpture | 10 | |||
| M.Des | Design | Candidates having Graduation of 4-years securing at least 60% marks for General Candidates and 54% marks for OBC Candidates | 14 | 2 |
Key Points:
- Admission in M.Sc. Integrated Science is based on the candidate’s performance in NEST
- Minimum aggregate marks required for the PG courses is relaxed by around 5% in all the PG courses
- Reservation for SC/ST/DA candidates as per Govt. rules
Visva Bharati University M.Phil. & PhD Admission 2023
Viswa Bharati University also offers M.Phil. and Ph.D courses for research on a pool of subjects. The University offers the M.Phil. course for 11 different subjects and the Ph.D. course in 20 different fields for research. The University also offers the Integrated M.Phil./Ph.D. course under 10 different specialisations related to art.
The Admission procedure for M.Phil. and Ph.D courses generally start from the end of October and lasts until January. The admission dates may vary from courses to courses. Complete information about admission dates will be communicated through Visva Bharati University Notice which is displayed on the campus notice board and the university website.
Key Points to note:
- Students from any discipline can apply for the Integrated M.Phil./Ph.D. courses
- The UGC NET, JRF or VBRET results are considered for selecting students for Ph.D. in Fine Arts
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Phil | Odia | 55% marks at PG Level in the concerned/ allied subject and 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD student | 14 |
| Hindi | 14 | ||
| Sanskrit | 14 | ||
| English | 14 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 07 | ||
| Cultural Studies | 07 | ||
| Bengali | 14 | ||
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | 14 | ||
| Economics | 14 | ||
| History | 14 | ||
| Centre for Women Studies | 20 | ||
| Integrated M. Phil. /Ph.D. | Rabindra-Sangit | Students from any discipline can apply | |
| Manipuri Dance | |||
| Kathakali Dance | |||
| Rabindra Nritya | |||
| Drama & Theatre Arts | |||
| Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal) | |||
| Sitar | |||
| Esraj | |||
| Tabla | |||
| Pakhawaj | |||
| Ph.D. | Bengali | 55% marks in any of the disciplines of social sciences, geography, philosophy, literature and social work at the Masters level | 20 |
| English | |||
| Hindi | |||
| Indo-Tibetan | |||
| Comparative Literature | |||
| Odia | |||
| Sanskrit | |||
| Santali | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Chinese | |||
| Persian | |||
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | |||
| Comparative Religion | |||
| Economics & Politics | |||
| Philosophy | |||
| Medieval & Modern History | |||
| Rural Development | |||
| Rabindra-Sangit | As per extent Ph.D. Ordinance of Visva-Bharati | ||
| Manipuri Dance | |||
| Kathakali Dance | |||
| Rabindra Nritya | |||
| Drama & Theatre Arts | |||
| Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal) | |||
| Sitar | |||
| Esraj | |||
| Tabla | |||
| Pakhawaj | |||
| Doctorate in Fine Arts | NET, JRF or VBRET results | 6 | |
| Social Work | As per extant Ph.D. Ordinance of Visva-Bharati |
Visva Bharati University Application Process 2022
- Students must apply online only except B.Ed. and M.Ed. course
- Admit cards (wherever applicable) to be generated at the university website
- Applicants will have to report at least one and a half hours before commencement of the admission test
- The Admission Tests for courses (wherever applicable) will be conducted in Santiniketan and Sriniketan by the respective department
- Applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of previous public examinations and other relevant documents along with attested photocopies at the time of admission to various courses failing which his/her candidature will not be considered for admission
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Visva Bharati University Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B.Ed 1 Course | ₹9,610 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
B.Sc {Hons.} 8 Courses | ₹6,730 - 8,730 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 27 Feb - 31 Mar 2024 | |
M.Sc 15 Courses | ₹8,510 - 11,510 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
MA 19 Courses | ₹7,560 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
BA {Hons.} 16 Courses | ₹6,030 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 27 Feb - 31 Mar 2024 | |
B.F.A {Hons.} 6 Courses | ₹6,030 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 27 Feb - 31 Mar 2024 | |
PG Diploma 1 Course | ₹26,240 (Total Fees) | - | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
M.Ed 1 Course | ₹13,390 (1st Year Fees) | B.Ed. | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
Diploma 23 Courses | ₹5,641 - 6,730 (Total Fees) | 10th pass | - | |
MFA 4 Courses | ₹7,560 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 |
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