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Visva Bharati University is located in a small town in West Bengal, popularly known as a university town, Shantiniketan. The university was established by Rabindranath Tagore, with the money received for his literature with the noble prize, he used it to expand and rename as Visva-Bharati University. To get admissions in any college, one has to apply for the same through different modes, and at Visva Bharati University, the admission form has to be filled online. When candidates visit the college website according to their choice of interest, they can opt and click to apply.

  • Visva Bharati University, admission, considers their previous education marks based on merit. There is no management quota or direct admissions available at the university, and course duration differs.
  • Visva Bharati University, a fee of admission form has to be filled when submitting the application form. The Visva Bharati University's hostel fee differs based on the rooms shared and facilities provided.

The university is student-friendly in every aspect, like education-wise, standards, and the fee structure. Visva Bharati University, the fee differs based on category. Still, then even in general, the fee for any course offered at the university is not so high as every candidate would be able to afford if they are eligible enough.

Like other universities, there is a department called placement cell at Visva Bharati University, and this is to set a bond between the technology and the corporate world. The opportunities one gets at the campus drives are more where students are placed at top organizations with the highest packages.

Visva Bharati University, placement cell trains students highly and completely to get a secured job either in govt. Or private sectors. Some experienced faculties and officers have high contacts and can maintain a long-lasting relationship with top organizations.

Motto

Where the world makes a home in a single nest

Established

1921

Recognized

UGC

Type of Institute

Public/Government

Gender accepted

Co-Ed

Founders

Rabindranath Tagore

University Ranking

AAA+

Accredited

NAAC B-grade

University Type

Central University

Campus Area

1127 acres

Chancellor

Prime Minister of India

Admission form

Online

Admission Criteria

Merit-based

Courses offered

BA, MA
B.Sc., B.Sc. (Ag), M.Sc.
B.Mus., M.Mus.
BFA, MFA
 BPE, MPE
BSW, MSW
B.Ed., M.Ed.
MCA
Diploma, Advanced Diploma
Bridge Course
Certificate Programs
Ph.D.

No. of Students

5908 students

No. of Faculties

481+ faculties

Fee for Hostel

INR 22.1K - 31.1K

Recruiters

Oracle
Bank of India
UBI
ADM Agro
Amazon
Axis Bank
Central Bank of India

A fee of Application form

INR 500

Infrastructure

Transport
Cafeteria
Sports Board
Placement Cell
Hospital
Museums
Lecture halls
Auditorium
Students welfare

Library

Books - 8.54 lakhs
Theses - 2496
e-Books - 1.19L
e-Journals - 7082

Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Bidyut Chakraborty

Scholarships

UGC NET JRF/SRF
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST candidates
Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Postgraduate students (single girl child)
For women post-doctoral fellowship
Merit-based scholarships

Location

P.O. Santiniketan Birbhum - 731235 West Bengal, India

 

Visva Bharati University Important Dates:

Affairs

Dates

Start date of Application form

1st week of May

The end date of the Application form

2nd week of June

 

Visva Bharati University under Graduate Courses:

Visva Bharati University BA(H):

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Tibetan

Philosophy

Persian

Oriya

Mathematics

Japanese

History

Hindi

Geography

English

Economics

Comparative Religion

Chinese

Bengali

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (A.I.H.C&A.)

At the +2 level, candidates should have passed with a minimum of 55% - 60% aggregate from the relevant stream.

Merit-Based

 

Visva Bharati University B.Sc.(H):

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Zoology

Statistics

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Chemistry

Botany

Agriculture

Basically, the candidate should be from a science background in their +2 level with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Based on merit

 

Visva Bharati University B.Mus.(H):

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Tabla

Sitar

Rabindra Sangit

Rabindra Nritya

Pakhawaj

Manipuri Dance

Kathakali Dance

Hindusthani Classical Vocal

Esraj

Drama & Theatre Arts

At least 45% marks in intermediate level

Based on marks in the intermediate level

 

Visva Bharati University B.Fine Arts(H):

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Sculpture

Painting

Mural

History of Art

Graphic Art

Design (Textiles/ Ceramics)

XII passed out or any equivalent

Based on marks in XII

 

Visva Bharati University BPE(H):

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Physical Education

with at least 45% marks in Physical education in their Bachelor's degree

Based on the performance in previous education

 

Visva Bharati University BSW(H):

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Social Work

In HSC, one must have 55% marks from a reputed board.

Merit-based

 

Visva Bharati University B.Des.(H):

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Design

One needs to have a minimum of 60% in XII level from a reputed board.

Merit-based

 

Visva Bharati University B.Ed.:

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Education

Degree from a relevant stream with 3-year honors

Based on merit

 

Visva Bharati University Post Graduate Courses:

Visva Bharati University MA:

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Santali

Sanskrit

Rural Development

Philosophy

Persian

Odia

Medieval & Modern History

Japanese

Indo-Tibetan

Hindi

English

Economics & Politics

Comparative Religion

Comparative Literature

Chinese

Bengali

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology

Background must be BA with a minimum of 55% marks from the relevant stream.

Based on merit in BA

 

Visva Bharati University M.Sc.:

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Zoology

Statistics

Physics

Mathematics

Integrated Science

Environmental Studies

Computer Science

Chemistry

Botany

Biotechnology

Minimum 50-55% marks should be there in B.Sc. Or any equivalent discipline

Merit-based

 

Visva Bharati University MSW:

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Social Work

With 50% should have passed from BSW from a recognized university

based on BSW marks

 

Visva Bharati University M.Mus.:

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Tabla

Sitar

Rabindra-Sangit

Rabindra Nritya

Pakhawaj

Manipuri Dance

Kathakali Dance

Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal)

Esraj

Drama & Theatre Arts

From B.Mus. The candidate should have at least 55% marks.

Merit in B.Mus.

 

Visva Bharati University M.Ed.:

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Education

B.Ed. Passed out with minimum 50% marks

Merit

 

Visva Bharati University MPED:

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Physical Education

BPED or B.Sc. Cleared from a relevant stream with at least 50% marks

based on merit in BPED or any relevant degree

 

Visva Bharati University MFA:

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Sculpture

Painting

History of Art

Graphic Art (Print Making)

Design [Textile]

Design [Ceramic & Glass]

BFA passed out with a minimum of 55% marks

Merit-based

 

Visva Bharati University Ph.D.:

Specializations

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

Tabla

Social Work

Sitar

Santali

Sanskrit

Rural Development

Rabindra-Sangit

Rabindra Nritya

Philosophy

Persian

Pakhawaj

Odia

Medieval & Modern History

Manipuri Dance

Kathakali Dance

Japanese

Indo-Tibetan

Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal)

Hindi

Esraj

English

Economics & Politics

Drama & Theatre Arts

Doctorate in Fine Arts

Comparative Religion

Comparative Literature

Chinese

Bengali

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology

at least 55% in master level in relevant stream from a recognized board

Based on entrance and merit

 

Visva Bharati Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
BA - History 18090 3 years
BSc - Zoology science 20230 3 years
BSc - Physics 20230 3 years
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Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

+913463262672

Email ID:

info@visva-bharati.ac.in

Address:

Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, India

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Asked question

This is July 17, 2022; can I still apply for admission to VBU?
Asked by Bisakha Sen
replied on 18-Jul-2022 11:02:48

No, as the deadline for applying for the entrance test is over, and currently, the CUET UG 2022 exam is going on. Applicants need to have applied before the deadline to get B.Sc. admission to VBU.

What is the registration process for B.Sc. program?
Asked by Chayanika Samajdar
replied on 18-Jun-2021 12:50:02

Students trying for admissions in VBU must apply online except for B.Ed. And M.Ed. Courses. For the selected candidates, admit cards will be generated at the university website. The applicants must take up the admission test and must report themselves an hour before the test. They have to submit their necessary photos and documents with the original marks sheet in scanned format.