Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) started in 1972 and has a good B++ grade from NAAC. Located at a distance of 100 km from Ranchi, VBU is headquartered in Hazaribag, North Chotanagpur division of the state of Jharkhand. The state-owned university has a lush green campus spread over 67.17 acres. Vinoba Bhave University is also funded by Indian government agencies.

VBU is connected to around 70 undergraduate colleges and other professional institutions in the entire state. It's also a part of two important associations, AIU in Delhi and ACU in London. VBU offers traditional, vocational courses in streams like Commerce, Psychology, Humanities, Medicine, and more. VBU is known for its flagship courses MBA, M.Sc, MCA, M.Ed, M.B.B.S, etc. Admission to university courses is based on the CUET examination or entrance examination conducted by the university. However, for its flagship MBA course, Vinoba Bhave University accepts the CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ ATMA or CET exam. 

Furthermore, the university’s placement cell is quite active. In the year 2021-2022, out of 180 graduates, 80 students were placed with a median salary of INR 4 LPA. The top recruiters that the university sees are Mahindra finance, Indusland Bank, Birla Sun Life Mutual Funds, HDFC Bank, JIO, Airtel, and more. 

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Highlights

Institute name Vinoba Bhave University
Location Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Established in 1992
Accredited by UGC & B++ grade by NAAC
Courses UG, PG, Doctorate
Course type Full time
University State University
Admission Criteria Merit based/ Entrance based
Entrance exams accepted JCECE/JEE/GATE/NEET/DEET/ University entrance test
Application mode Online
Facilities Hostel, Lab, Library, Disable-friendly infrastructure, Health Care
Official website vbu.ac.in

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
UG 
Starting date for filing application form online September 9, 2023
Last date for filing application form online October 4, 2023 (6 pm)
Publication of 4th provisional merit list October 7, 2023
Dates of off-line certificate verification in college/university department October 9 - October 14, 2023
Dates of Online Admission  October 10 - October 15, 2023
PG 
Last date of filling application form online September 29, 2023 ( 6 pm)
Publication of Provisional Merit List October 4, 2023
Date of offline counselling and certificate verification in university/colleges October 5 - October 9, 2023
Date of online admission October 6 - October 11, 2023
MCA 
Date of filling in online application forms September 10 - September 24, 2023
Date of entrance exam September 27, 2023
Venue and time MCA Deptt, Jagdish Chandra Bose Bhawan, 11 AM
Publication of entrance exam result September 29, 2023
Date of counselling October 3 - October 4, 2023
Provisional selection list October 6, 2023
Date of admission October 7 and October 9, 2023
Commencement of classes October 10, 2023
M.Ed
Online application dates September 9 - October 6, 2023
Date of offline counselling and certificate verification in university/colleges October 9 - October 10, 2023
Publication of Provisional Merit List October 11, 2023
Online Admission dates October 12 - October 16, 2023
Commencement of Classes October 17, 2023
Vocational Courses 
( BCA, BBA, Biotech, BCS, BFD, BJMC, BMLT, B. Voc- SD)
Dates for online applying September 23 - October 2, 2023
Dates for offline test/ counselling  October 3, 2023
Publication of merit list October 5, 2023
Dates of online admission October 6 - October 9, 2023 hello Siri
LLB
Application dates August 22 - September 16, 2023
Admission Test Date September 21, 2023
publication of provisional merit list September 30, 2023
offline certificate verification in college/University October 3 - October 6, 2023
dates of online admission October 4 - October 9, 2023

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Courses and Fees

Spread across numerous fields and faculties, Vinoba Bhave University in Jharkhand offers more than 50 UG, PG and Diploma courses. Students can check the flagship courses’ eligibility criteria below.

Courses Details Fees
BA Eligibility: 10+2 / intermediate/equivalent examination from recognised board/Council Minimum marks 33% in the qualifying examinations 
Selection Criteria: CUET UG		 –
B.Sc Eligibility: 10+2 / intermediate/equivalent examination from recognised board/Council Minimum marks 33% in the qualifying examinations 
Selection Criteria: CUET UG		 –
B.Com Eligibility: 10+2 / intermediate / equivalent examination from recognised board/Council Minimum marks 33% in the qualifying examinations 
Selection Criteria: CUET UG		 –
BTech Eligibility: 10+ 2 with Science stream with 50% for general and 45% for reserved categories.
Selection Criteria: JCECE or JEE Main 		 –
BBA Eligibility: 10 + 2 in any discipline, minimum 50% in the qualifying exam and 45% for reserved category
Selection: Offline test and counselling followed by merit list		 INR 60,000 (First Year Fee)
BCA Eligibility: 10+ 2/ intermediate passed in any subject from recognised board/council 
Selection Criteria: University entrance aptitude test followed by counselling		 –
BALLB Eligibility: 10+2/ Intermediate in any subject from recognised board/Council Minimum marks, 45% for general and EWS, 42% for OBC, 40% for ST/SC
Selection Criteria: VBU Entrance test 		 –
B.Ed Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any disciple from a recognised university.
Selection Criteria: Merit-based		 –
MA Eligibility: Bachelor’s in related subject with 40%, marks or equivalent grade or 60% marks in aggregate in B.A. General
Selection Criteria: CUET PG		 –
M.Sc Eligibility: Bachelor’s in related subject with 40%, marks or equivalent grade or 60% marks in aggregate in B.A. General
Selection Criteria: CUET PG		 INR 50,000 (First year fee)
M.Com Eligibility: B.Com/ BBA/ BCS/ BTLP with 40%, marks or equivalent grade or 60% marks in aggregate in B.A. General
Selection Criteria: CUET PG		 –
M.Ed Eligibility: 50% in B.Ed/ B.El.Ed/ B.A. B.Ed 5% relaxation for reserved categories. 
Selection criteria: Merit-based		 INR 85,000 (First year fee)
MBA Eligibility: graduation in a discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% marks for general, 45% marks for SC/ST/ VH/ physically handicapped
Selection criteria: CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ ATMA or CET exam scores, followed by group discussion and personal interview. 		 INR 82,000 (First year fee)
MCA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in any discipline (with mathematics at 10+2)
Or BCA/B.Sc (IT)/ B.Sc. (CS) 
Selection criteria: Entrance test followed by counselling		 INR 68,000 (First year fee)
LLB Eligibility: Graduation in any subject from recognised university with minimum 45% for General and EWS candidates, 42% for OBC, 40% for ST/SC 
Selection Criteria: University-based Entrance Test		 –
PhD Eligibility: Post- Graduation in related subjects
Selection Criteria: VBU Entrance exam 		 –

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Vinoba Bhave University offers more than 50 courses in the field of Humanities, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Medical Sciences and more. Students can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. degrees from the institution. The admissions are done online for all the courses. Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) admissions for 27 UG courses such as UG program in Humanities English, Hindi, Anthropology, etc are based on applicant’s CUET scores and the rest with merit scores from the previous degree.  

Courses Entrance Exams
BA/B.Sc/B.Com CUET UG 
MA/M.Sc/M.Com CUET PG 
B.Tech  JCECE or JEE Main 
MBBS NEET UG/PG exams
M.Tech program GATE scores or PG entrance exam conducted by the university.
MBA courses CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ ATMA or CET exam. 
Ph.D.
 		 NET Qualified or passed with 55% marks in relevant discipline.  Merit scores in UGC NET/CSIR NET

Check more:  Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Admissions

How to Apply for Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Admission?

Candidates can submit the duly filled applications online. Students should frequently visit the official website for updates as application forms are available therein. To apply for the UG and PG programs, applicants can follow the steps below:

  1. Applicants desirous of VBU programs can apply through the chancellor’s website @jharkhanduniversities.nic.in.
  2. Sign-up or Log in with the credentials like name, email address, phone number etc.
  3. The student dashboard will show up. Now select the course and year.
  4. Proceed further and students will find the option to fill the admission/application form. 
  5. Add previous academic details and entrance exam results.
  6. Upload necessary documents on the same portal.
  7. Preview application form.
  8. End with the payment of the application form.   

Documents Required

Candidates are required to bring the following original documents at the time of counselling :

  • All original certificate and marksheets - Matriculation onwards
  • Original certificates (Caste & Domicile)
  • Original College Leaving Certificate (CLCY/ Transfer Certificate).
  • Original Score Card (CUET / NEET/ CMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT/CET etc.)
  • Self-attested photocopy of above documents and printout of VBU application form.
  • Three coloured recent Passport Size photographs.

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Results

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) conducts semester exams twice a year. The same semester exams add up to the final results. The official VBU portal has information on VBU semester results, VBU syllabus, and VBU exam schedule. Students need to follow the below-mentioned steps to check and download VBU Results 2023.

  • Visit the official website of Vinoba Bhave University.
  • Scroll down on the website page, look for Notices, Vacancy, Seminars, and Results, under the Recent Tabs header.
  • As applicants click on the Results tab, a screen with results from every department and course, shows up.
  • Click on any courses and the results’ pdf will download. 

Check: Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Result & Exam Schedule

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Placement

The placement cell of Vinoba Bhave University is very active. It not only helps students get placed but also helps in summer internships. VBU placement cell invites reputable companies like the Indusland Bank, Mahindra finance, reliance and Airtel. In the year 2021-2022, the university concluded its placement drive with 80 students placed with a median salary of INR 4 LPA.

Particulars Placement Statistics (2021-22)
No. of students graduated 180
No. of students placed 80
Median salary of placed graduates INR 4 LPA

Read more:  Vinoba Bhave Univesity (VBU) Placement

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Affiliated Colleges

Vinoba Bhave University has 33 affiliated colleges located in the state of Jharkhand. The admission criteria are the same for every college. Affiliated institutions are located in Hazaribag, Chatra, Ramgarh, Giridih and Koderma district. The most popular affiliated colleges are listed below: 

Annada College, Hazaribag University College of Engineering and Technology, VBU., Hazaribag Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital - [HCDSH], Hazaribagh
 
Chitarpur College, Chiparpur, Ramgarh Parasnath College, Ishri Bazar, Giridih Ramesh Prasad Yadav Degree College, Domchanch
D.A.V. Evening College, Giridih Jhumritelaiya Commerce College, Koderma Jharkhand College, Dumri, Giridih
Gulmohar Evening Degree College, Hazaribag Simaria Degree Mahavidayalaya, Simaria Sahyog Evening College, Giridih
K.K. Verma Evening, College, Bergi, Giridih Holy Cross College (Evening) Hazaribag Vananchal College, Tandwa, Chatra

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Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Campus & Facilities

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) has a campus that sprawls across 67.17 acres of land in the state of Jharkhand. It offers facilities like hostels, laboratories, fests, activities, exhibitions, and more. Furthermore, VBU has one of the meritorious faculty members with doctoral degrees. 

Health: The university offers its students access to a variety of medical facilities.

Fests and activities: The university also hosts a number of events and fests to inspire students to participate and display their untapped talents and abilities.

Laboratories: The laboratories are accessible to students for the conduct of worthwhile research, as well as for the correct management of the infrastructure, apparatus, and instruments.

Vehicles & transportation: The institution has a sufficient number of staff cars, buses and ambulances on hand in the unlikely event of a medical emergency.

Library: The library is entirely computerised and furnished with all necessary manual and electronic resources.

Classrooms: Each department has a reasonable number of classrooms and labs, all of which have decent, comfortable furniture that allows for student seating.

Sports complex: Students have access to both an indoor arena and an outdoor field or gazebo. Students can also take advantage of an athletic club.

Hostel Facilities : VBU provides hostel facilities for needy students. Applicants can read more about the eligibility criteria for hostels below. 

Read more:  VBU Hostels

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Ranking

Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) is recognised by the following agencies too.

Ranking Agency Rank Category
EduRank 1 State University 
NAAC Accredited Grade B University recognition
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) 149 Overall
UniRank 433 Nation-wide category 
Bar Council of India Successfully accredited University recognition
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Approved University recognition
Ministry of Education Successfully certified  University recognition

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Scholarships

Vinoba Bhave University students can apply for the following scholarships: 

Scholarship name Eligibility Benefits
National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students.
(previously known as Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
  • Open to Scheduled Tribe students
 
  • Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme
 
  • Student must be enrolled in full time M.Phil and Ph.D degree in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology
 Fellowship of INR 25,000 annually  for initial two years
INR 28,000/-pa for remaining tenure (5 years or till viva)
Reader’s assistance - INR 2000 per month in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates
Minorities' Maulana Azad Gandhi Fellowship 
  • Student should pursue to pursue M. Phil and Ph.D from a recognized university.
 
  • Student should belong to one of the minority communities (Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, Zoroastrian/ Parsi)
 
  • Prior clearance of UGC-NET or Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination 
 
  • Incom ceiling of the applicant’s family should be INR 6 Lakh per annum
 Fellowship in Humanities and Social Science and in Engineering & Technology  -  
INR 31,000 per month for initial two years.
INR 35,000 per month. for remaining tenure (SRF)
Escorts/Reader assistance- Escorts/Reader assistance - NR 2000 per month in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates.
30% of the fellowship shall be earmarked for women students

Read more: VBU Scholarship

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) FAQs

Ques.How much does the Vinoba Bhave University course cost?

Ans. The fee for different courses varies for Vinoba Bhave University. For an MBA the fee is INR 82,000 for the first year. Similarly for M.Ed the first year fee is INR 85,000. 

For a detailed course, fee and eligibility distribution, click here. 

Ques.What are the UG courses offered in Vinoba Bhave University (VBU)?

Ans. VBU offers UG courses in more than 30 subjects. Some of the UG courses VBU offers are Anthropology, History, Economics, Geography, Political Science,  Labor and Social Welfare, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics and more. 

Ques.Is Vinoba Bhave University a private university?

Ans. Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) is a state owned university and it’s also funded by the agencies of government of India. 

Ques.Is there any scholarship for VBU students?

Ans. Yes, there are various scholarships for students. Vinoba Bhave University students can benefit from  minority scholarships. JRF and SRF candidates can apply for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for financial aid. 

Ques.What is the location of the main campus of Vinoba Bhave University (VBU)?

Ans. Vinoba Bhave University is headquartered in Hazaribag, North Chotanagpur division of the state of Jharkhand. The exact address is Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, NH 33, Sindoor, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, 825301.

Ques.How many colleges are there in VBU?

Ans. Vinoba Bhave University has 70+ affiliated colleges with law, education, and engineering fields of study. However, the constituent colleges are restricted to 12 for VBU.

Ques.Is the infrastructure of Vinoba Bhave University disabled-friendly?

Ans. Yes, there are staircases for disabled students, and 60% of the buildings of Vinoba Bhave University are disabled-friendly.

Ques.What documents are required for VBU admission?

Ans. Students should carry all the mentioned below documents:

  1. Original mark sheets of the previous academics. 
  2. Vinoba Bhave University application form.
  3. Original caste certificate and residence proof.
  4. Score cards from CUET or the required entrance exam.
  5. Self-attested copies of all the mentioned documents 
  6. Passport sized photographs of the applicant.

Ques.What is VBU university contact number?

Ans. Students may contact the university via email, phone Email: ce@vbu.ac.in, registrar@vbu.ac.in. Phone: 06546-270982 Mobile No: +91-8987791007

Ques.Where can I get VBU Hazaribagh admit card?

Ans. Students can download the admit card from the official website of Vinoba Bhave University. On the website, students can find examination’s box with admissions on the side. Right below the examinations students can click to download from the Admit Card link.. 

Ques.What is the application fee for VBU MBA program? 

Ans. The application fee for MBA program at Vinoba Bhave University is INR 1000 for General/ OBC and EWS category. Whereas for the SC/ST/VH/PH categories, the fee is INR 750.

Ques.What is the passing marks for UG in VBU?

Ans. The passing marks as decided by the university is at least 40% in internals, semester examinations. Moreover, students must get at least 40% in the dissertation and other tests. 

Ques.Is there any mandatory attendance at VBU?

Ans. Yes, in order to appear for the examinations, a student must get at least 75% of attendance in one semester. Further, there are marks allotted to the attendance as well. 

Ques.  Is there any girl-student reservations at VBU?

Ans. Yes, the girl students will get 2% relaxation in the desired discipline. It is a part of the university’s scheme to encourage the female population to study. 

Ques.How do I check my VBU merit list?

Ans. Students can check the merit list for VBU on the Chancellor’s website. On the website, the students must scroll down to look for the notice section. Moreover, from the homepage, look for the notifications bar. 

  • Now select the academic year, notice type - merit list and university name select search.
  • Students will see the merit list  for all the colleges and universities affiliated with VBU.

Ques.What is the rank of VBU All India?

Ans. According to EduRank, VBU stood at number one in the state university category. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has ranked the university at 149th place overall.

Ques.What is the dress code for VBU?

Ans. The dress code for girls is white top and black salwar or trousers. Whereas, boys will have to wear white shirt and black pants.

Ques.Can blind students get admission in VBU?

Ans. Yes, blind students can apply under the physically handicapped category to apply for admissions in Vinoba Bhave University. Physically handicapped students will get 5% relaxation in the admissions eligibility criteria. 

Ques.Are there any student-exchange programs at VBU?

Ans. No, there are no student exchange programmes at Vinoba Bhave University at the moment. However, the university is working on it. 

Ques.Is VBU UGC approved?

Ans. Vinoba Bhave University is University Grants Commission (UGC) approved. It is recognised and registered under section 12 (B) of the UGC Act 1956. 

Ques.How is VBU College Hazaribagh?

Ans. Established in 1972, Vinoba Bhave University is one of the premier institutes of Jharkhand. It offers more than 50 UG, PG and professional courses. The  university’s placement drive for 2021-2022 concluded with 80 students being placed with a salary of INR 4 LPA. Overall VBU ranks at 149th place in the overall category by MHRD. Therefore, VBU is a respectable institution. 

Ques.Does Vinoba Bhave University have a home state cutoff?

Ans. No, VBU does not have any home state quota. The eligibility criteria for the courses are mentioned above. The admission process is done through VBU entrance exams, CUET, and merit list basis

Ques.Does VBU have hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, VBU has hostel facilities for its students who are in need of it. Moreover, students have to present proof of residence and need to apply for VBU hostels. Check this out for detailed information for VBU hostels.