Gour Banga University is recognized by the University Grants Commission. Gour Banga University, Malda was founded in 2008. At the undergraduate level, Gour Banga University offers degrees in BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BCA, B.Ed., and LLB. There are 23 postgraduate programmes offered by the university, including MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MLIS, and LLM programmes. Gour Banga University also provides Doctorate programmes across a variety of fields. The selection process for admission to the various programmes is based on merit, which is determined by the qualifying test scores. Entrance to the PG and PhD programmes is determined by an entrance exam, which is followed by an interview. The application is available in both offline and online modes.

Gour Banga University, status has risen to new heights after receiving UGC 12(B) status, NAAC certification, and ranking among the top 200 Indian universities according to the NIRF in 2016. According to EduRank 2021, Gour Banga University, Malda is ranked 1 overall in Malda, 18 overall in West Bengal, 350 overall in India, 3104 overall in Asia, and 8365 overall in the world. Check: Gour Banga University Admission

The university offers final-year students placement possibilities as well as internships.Gour Banga University students are placed in prominent companies with an average compensation package of INR 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies that visit the campus are PhonePe pPrivate Limited, Eureka Forbes, Royal Enfield and others. 

Gour Banga University Courses & Fees

Gour Banga University, Malda, offers a variety of courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and higher research levels. The following are the university programmes and their details:

Program Details Selection Criteria Fees
BA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST)
Specializations: Bengali, Arabic, English, Education, Hindi, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Economics, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sanskrit, Sociology		 Merit Basis -
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST)
Specializations: Chemistry, Botany, Home Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Computer Science, Information Technology		 Merit Basis -
B.Com Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST)		 Merit Basis -
BCA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 having Mathematics or Computer Science or Computer Application with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST)
Specializations: Database, Networking, Data Structures and Programming Languages		 Merit Basis -
LL.B Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST)		 Merit Basis -
B.Ed Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: The candidate must have a graduation degree in any field with a minimum of 45% marks.		 Merit Basis -
MA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: The candidate must have a BA degree with a minimum of 45% marks. Specializations: Education, Geography, English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Sociology, Arabic, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics		 Merit and Entrance Exam INR 6,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have a B.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks Specialization: Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Physiology, Botany, Physics		 Merit and Entrance Exam INR 8,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.Com Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have B.Com. degree.		 Merit and Entrance Exam INR 6,000 (1st Year Fees)
M.Lib.I.Sc Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Candidate must have B.Lib.I.Sc. degree.		 Merit and Entrance Exam INR 6,000 (1st Year Fees)
LLM Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: The candidate must have an LLB degree with a minimum of 45% marks.		 Merit and Entrance Exam INR 6,000 (1st Year Fees)
PhD Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Specializations: English, Education, Bengali, Geography, History, Zoology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Economics, Commerce, Botany, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Physics, Arabic, Chemistry		 Entrance exam followed by an interview. INR 27,000 (Total Fees)

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Admissions for undergraduate courses and selection will be based on merit, while postgraduate course selection will be based on merit plus entrance tests. Entrance exams and interviews will be used to select students for doctoral programmes.

Gour Banga University Online Application Process

The process of online application is described below-

  • The application form will be available on the University's official website. All classes will have an application form.
  • Fill out all of your personal and educational information in the registration form first. On your phone number, you will receive an SMS with your ID and password.
  • Check in with your ID and select the Course type. The registration price would be INR 200, and the late fee would be INR 300.
  • You will be given an application form.
  • Fill out all of the relevant information carefully and send all of the appropriate documents.
  • The application fees must be submitted in addition to the application fees. The general category fee for a UG course is INR 700. The fee for the PG course is INR 400, and the charge for the reserved category is INR 150. The fee for the PhD course is INR 500, while the charge for the restricted category is INR 300.
  • Applicants must preserve the acknowledgement slip, challan receipt, and a printed copy of the application form for future reference.

Gour Banga University Offline Application Process

The process of offline application is described below-

  • The University will have the application form available. The general category price for a UG course is INR 700 Plus INR 40. The fee for the PG course is INR 400, and the charge for the reserved category is INR 150. The fee for the PhD course is INR 500, while the charge for the restricted category is INR 300.
  • Fill in all of the relevant information and double-check it.
  • Send all required documents along with the application form.
  • Applicants must save a printed copy of the application form for future reference.
  • The form will be available at the Registrar Office of the university.

Documents Required

The list of documents that are required during admission is given below-

  • 12th Marksheet
  • 10th Marksheet
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • University Registration Certificate
  • Admit Card
  • Migration Certificate
  • Additional Certificate for SC/ST/OBC Candidates

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Gour Banga University Important Dates

Important dates for entrance exams have not been declared yet.

Events Dates
Clat Examination To be notified
UG Admission Last Date 26 August 2023(Tentative)
PG Admission Starting Date 01 September 2023

Gour Banga University Exams

Gour Banga University Exam Schedule 2023 will be made available in the upcoming days. Interested candidates can check the official portal https://www.ugbonlineexam.net/ for the latest updates. Candidates can also check this portal for Gour Banga University results updates. 

Gour Banga University Placements

At Gour Banga University placement drive, companies offer the maximum package of 300000/year, the average package of 250000/year, and the lowest package of 180000/year. More than 40% of students intern at large corporations such as State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Reliance. Top recruiting companies are: 

Vodafone Careers Aditya Birla Group  Google Samsung
Maruti Suzuki Bajaj Allianz Nestle India Berger
Apollo Tyres Honda Lava HCL
Coca-Cola India Amway India Yatra Nokia

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Gour Banga University Alumni

Here is the list of a few notable alumni from Gour Banga University.

Avijit Roy Dwip Narayan Chakraborty Budhrai Tudu
Tapan Sikdar Bhaswati Chakraborty Abu Nazar Khan

Gour Banga University Rankings

Various rankings given to the Gour Banga University is mentioned in the below table:

Organization Rank
NIRF 453 in 2022
Overall in Malda Rank 1
West Bengal overall rank 17 out of 42
India rank 300 out of 876

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Gour Banga University Scholarships

Gour Banga University students can apply for several scholarships granted by the state or federal government based on their category, academic merit, eligibility, financial background, economic situation, and other factors. Below is the list of available scholarships:

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Meaning Minority Scholarship: This is a performance-based scholarship for West Bengal students that gives a monthly stipend of INR 8,000 to selected scholarship recipients. To be eligible, applicants must have received at least 75% of their grades in the 12th grade and have an annual household income of less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
  • Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship: This award is available to female candidates pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Medicine. Those who are chosen will receive a monthly award of INR 3,000.
  • West Bengal Hindi Scholarship Program: This award provides financial support for further studies up to the research level. Qualified candidates would receive a monthly stipend of INR 3000 to INR 10000 from the West Bengal government.
  • Vidyashree Scholarship: This award provides financial assistance to meritorious minority students. The minimum annual stipend granted is INR 1100.
  • West Bengal Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ ST/ OBC Students: Students from the SC/ ST/ OBC categories will receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 160 to INR 1,200 as the scholarship amount.

Gour Banga University FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for Gour Banga University?

Ans. Gour Banga University has a low application fee. The application price for UG programmes is INR 700, and the fee for PG courses is INR 400 for general applicants and INR 150 for reserved applicants. The INR programme has application fees of INR 500 for the general category and INR 300 for the reserved category.

Ques. Are there any seats reserved at Gour Banga University?

Ans. Seats at Gour Banga University shall be reserved for SC (22%), ST (6%), OBC-A (10%), OBC-B (7%), and Physically Handicapped/ Challenged (3%) candidates. Gour Banga University follows the central regulations for seat reservations. 

Ques. Is NET mandatory for PhD at Gour Banga University?

Ans. This is a significant issue for any UGC NET aspirant. Those who wish to pursue a PhD for higher study or a career as a Research Scholar must meet the UGC NET qualifying standards. Therefore, at Gour Banga University also, interested candidates must meet the qualifying criteria for admission to PhD courses. 

Ques. How does one apply for postgraduate admission to Gour Banga University?

Ans. Gour Banga University has made an application form available on its official website for candidates interested in UBG PG courses. The postgraduate admissions procedure is conducted online and is based on a merit list. The institution will create a merit list based on candidates' bachelors grades.

Ques. What is the closing date for PG admission at Gour Banga University?

Ans. Entrance to the Gour Banga University will begin on September 1, 2023. The application form will be available on the official website. The form must be submitted before September 15, 2023.

Ques. How much is the application fee at Gour Banga University, Malda?

Ans. The application fee at the Gour Banga University, Malda is minimal. The application fee for UG courses is INR 700 and for the PG course INR 400 for the general category and INR 150 for the reserved category. The application fees for the INR program is INR 500 for the general category and INR 300 for the reserved category.

Ques. Is Gour Banga University, Malda a good university?

Ans. Gour Banga University, Malda is a State Aided University and it is overall ranked 1 in Malda and ranked 18 in West Bengal. Its status was scaled up in the year 2016 when this University came under UGC 12(B) status and ranked among the top 200 Indian Universities. It focuses on post-graduation programs and research level programs as well as provides good placements to the students through campus placements.

Ques. What are the facilities provided by Gour Banga University, Malda?

Ans. Gour Banga University, Malda provides various facilities to the students such as Science Laboratories, Smart Class Rooms, free WiFi in the campus as well as other amenities such as Placement Cell, Anti Ragging Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Hostel facilities, Sports Board, Gymnasium, ST/SC Cell and many more other facilities that help the students in various ways.

Ques. What is the specialization in different undergraduate courses?

Ans. The undergraduate program offers various specializations in different courses such as BA has 13 specialization courses, B.Sc. Has 8 specialization courses, BCA has 3 specialization courses and LLB has 2 specialization courses.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission to Gour Banga University, Malda?

Ans. At the time of admission, students are required to submit the following documents for verification as Intermediate Mark-sheet, 10th Mark-sheet, Passport size photograph, University Registration Certificate, Admit Card, Migration Certificate, and Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates.