Visva Bharati University Birbhum (VBU BIRBHUM) - Admission
Central University
NAAC B, UGC
Bolpur, West Bengal
Central University
NAAC B, UGC
Bolpur, West Bengal
Visva Bharati Admission 2023 (Ongoing): Application Form, Eligibility Criteria
Updated On - February 14 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
Visva Bharati University Admission 2023 is purely based on an admission test conducted by the university. The admission process at this university usually starts in the month of April every year and the classes commence in July. The institution was founded by Rabindranath Thakur (popularly known as Tagore) in 1921. It is a pilgrimage for education and culture. It shows the Tagorean ethos of making a complete human being. University offers various Under Graduate, Post Graduate, M.Phil. and PhD courses under various specializations giving the candidates many options for undertaking higher studies. There are a total of 9 departments offering UG, PG, M.Phil. and P.hD courses including school education. The University also provides for certain specific courses specially designed for foreign candidates. Read the complete article to know more about Visva Bharati University Admission 2023.
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Visva Bharati Admission 2023 Application form is available.
Visva Bharati Admission 2023 Highlights
Given below is the vital points regarding admission at Visva Bharati University:
Year of Establishment | 1921 |
|---|---|
University Type | Central University |
Approved by | UGC (University Grants Commission) |
Total Departments | 10 |
Admission process | Through university exam |
Official website | |
Location | Santiniketan, West Bengal, India, Pin 731235 |
Candidates can also check the Visva Bharati University courses and fee.
Visva Bharati UG Courses Admission 2023
University offers 8 UG courses under a variety of specializations for candidates who have cleared their 10+2. All the BA courses are offered under honors subjects except for one pass course i.e. Vocational Functional Hindi. The University also offers BA in foreign languages like Tibetan, Chinese, Persian and Japanese for 4 years including 1-year preparatory course. The rest of the BA courses are for 3 years.
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (H) | Bengali | Candidate must have cleared 10+2 with 60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject (General/Elective). |
| English | ||
| Hindi | Applicants must have secured 45% marks in aggregate and in Hindi at least (half paper 50 marks) in 10+2. | |
| Oriya | Applicants must have secured 60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject (General/Elective) in 10+2. | |
| Philosophy | Applicants must have secured 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Philosophy at 10+2. | |
| Comparative Religion/Economics | 55% marks in aggregate (In any stream) 10+2 | |
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (A.I.H.C&A.) | Candidates with 60% marks in aggregate and in History at 10+2 level or 70% marks in aggregate without History as a subject are eligible | |
| Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject at the 10+2 level | |
| History | ||
| Geography | ||
| Persian | H.S./equivalent without Persian as a subject with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate | |
| Japanese | Candidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate along with 45% marks in General English at 10+2 level | |
| Tibetan | H.S. or its equivalent degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate | |
| Chinese | 45% marks in the aggregate along with 45% marks in English at 10+2 level from any recognized board. | |
| B.A(Pass) | Vocational Functional Hindi | 45% marks in aggregate as well as in Hindi at 10+2 level from any recognized board |
| B.Sc. (H) | Mathematics | 60% marks in aggregate along with Mathematics at +2 level |
| Physics | 60% marks in aggregate along with average in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized board. | |
| Chemistry | 60% marks in aggregate along with Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized board. | |
| Botany/zoology | 60% marks in aggregate along with Life Science/Biological Science at 10+ 2 level from any recognized board. | |
| Statistics | 60% marks in aggregate along with Mathematics or/and in Statistics at +2 level from any recognized board. | |
| Computer Science | 60% marks in aggregate and on average in Physics and Mathematics at +2 level | |
| Agriculture | 60% marks at + 2 level with pass marks in any four of the following subjects: Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/Agronomy at + 2 level | |
| B.Mus. (H) | Rabindra Sangit | 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level and 40.5% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level for the SC/ST candidates |
| Hindusthani Classical Vocal | ||
| Sitar | ||
| Esraj | ||
| Tabla | ||
| Pakhawaj | ||
| Kathakali Dance | ||
| Manipuri Dance | ||
| Rabindra Nritya | ||
| Drama & Theatre Arts | ||
| B.Fine Arts (H) | Painting | Candidate must have Passed in Class 10+2 or equivalent |
| 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 from any recognized university |
| B.S.W.(H) | Social Work | 55% marks in Higher Secondary/equivalent examination from any recognized Board or Institute |
| 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. |
| B.Ed | Education | B.Sc/B.A./B.Mus ( Rabindra-Sangeet / Classical) Degree with 3-Year Honours/Major subject |
Relaxation to candidates belonging to SC/ST will be given as per the Government rules.
Visva Bharati PG Courses Admission 2023
University offers a variety of PG courses to pursue higher education in their respective fields. Check the eligibility criteria and specialization for various courses:
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. | Bengali | Candidates must have completed Hons. in the respective subject concerned along with 55% marks in aggregate. |
| English | ||
| Hindi | B.A Hons. in Hindi or B.A. 3-years degree course with a minimum of 45% marks in Hindi as well as in aggregate | |
| Indo-Tibetan | 50% marks in 3-year B.A. in Tibetan /Sastri | |
| Comparative Literature | 55% marks with Hons. at UG Level | |
| Odia | 45% in Odia Hons | |
| Sanskrit | 55% in the Hons. the subject concerned or 60% in equivalent Sanskrit Degree | |
| Santali | Hons. in the respective subject. | |
| Japanese | ||
| Chinese | ||
| Persian | 45% in the bachelor with respective subject. | |
| Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology | 55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned | |
| Comparative Religion | ||
| Economics & Politics | Hons. in the related subject concerned | |
| Philosophy | 60% marks in Hons. subject (54% OBC) | |
| Medieval & Modern History | 55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned (49.5% OBC) | |
| Rural Development | Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree (H) or equivalent from any recognized University with 50% marks in Science /Commerce /Social Science/Humanities / Management stream | |
| M.Sc | Biotechnology | Admission will be from the qualifying list in the CEE conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University. |
| Botany | 50% marks in Hons. subject | |
| Chemistry | 45% marks in Hons. Subject | |
| Computer Science | 50% marks in Hons. subject | |
| Environmental Studies | B.Sc. (Hons.) graduates under 10+2+3 pattern/its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks. | |
| Integrated Science | Merit List of NEST | |
| Mathematics | 55% marks in Hons. subject | |
| Physics | ||
| Statistics | 45% marks in Hons. Subject | |
| Zoology | 55% marks in Hons. subject | |
| Agriculture | 60% marks in four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Honors/equivalent | |
| MSW | Social Work | Passed BSW(H) from any recognized University with 50% (45% marks for OBC and pass marks for SC, ST, PWD candidates) |
| M.Music | Rabindra-Sangit | 55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses |
| Manipuri Dance | ||
| Kathakali Dance | ||
| Rabindra Nritya | 3-Years Honours Degree in any Indian Dance form from any recognized university. | |
| Drama & Theatre Arts | 55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses | |
| Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal) | ||
| Sitar | ||
| Esraj | ||
| Tabla | ||
| Pakhawaj | ||
| M.Ed | Education | 50% marks in B.Ed or BA. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed |
| MAE | Arts | B.A. ( Hons/Major ) in Education with at least 50 % marks for General category candidates. |
| M.P.E.D. | Physical Education | Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.)/ Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with 50% marks |
| M.F.A. | Painting | 55% marks/corresponding grade in B.F.A. or equivalent degree |
| Graphic Art (Print Making) | ||
| Design [Ceramic & Glass] | ||
| Design [Textile] | ||
| History of Art | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| M.Des | Design | Candidates must have a Graduation degree of 4-years securing 60% marks |
Note: Admission in M.Sc. Integrated Science will be based on the candidate’s performance in NEST. Relaxation to the reserved category candidates will be given as per the govt. rules.
Download Visva Bharati Admission 2023 Prospectus Pdf
Visva Bharati Admission 2023 for Diploma Courses
The University offers the following diploma courses for a duration of 1 year:
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Marathi
- Oriya
- Pali
- Persian
- Russian
- Sanskrit
- Santali
- Tamil
- Tibetan
- Urdu
Eligibility Criteria for Visva Bharati Diploma Courses
The candidate must have passed at least the School certificate examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognized University or Board.
Candidates who have passed the Certificate examination of Visva-Bharati in the same language or an equivalent examination in the language concerned of a recognized University/ Board/ Institution can apply.
Visva Bharati Application Form 2023
Candidates can apply for admission from the official website except for B.Ed. and M.Ed. course. Visva Bharati Admission form 2023 is available.
- Admit cards will be made available on the university website.
- Candidates will have to report at least one and a half hours before the commencement of the admission test.
- The Admission Tests for courses will be conducted in Sriniketan and Santiniketan by the respective department.
- Applicants must produce their original mark sheets of previous examinations and other relevant documents along with attested photocopies at the time of admission to various courses failing which their candidature will not be considered for admission in the university.
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