Visva Bharati University is a public central university situated in Shantiniketan, West Bengal. The University was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was ranked 97 by NIRF in 2023 and has been accredited by NAAC with a B grade. 

 

The courses offered by the Institute are B.A, M.A, B.F.A, B.Des, B.Sc, M.S.W, and many more. The mode of admission to the Institute is CUET or other entrance exams. An educational and cultural pilgrimage is Visva-Bharati. The Tagorean philosophy of creating a whole human being is reflected in it. There are nine departments in all, including Patha Bhavan for school instruction, that offer undergraduate, graduate, master's, and doctoral programmes. Check Visva Bharati University Admission 

 

The median package offered for PG courses of 2 years at the Visva Bharati University is INR 3 LPA, and the median package offered for UG courses is INR 2 LPA.

   

Visva Bharati University, West Bengal Courses & Fees 

 

Given below is the information regarding the courses and fees for the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal 

 
Programs  Details  Fees 
B.A Duration – for 3 years – 5 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 50 % or more than 50 % in school.
Selection criteria –CUET, etc
No. of courses offered - 36 courses are offered		 INR 2.50K – INR 7.5K
M.A Duration – for 2 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 45 % or more than 45 % in graduation.
No. of courses offered – 39 courses are offered		 INR 2.5K – INR 10K
B.Sc Duration – for 3 years – 5 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 50 % or more than 50 % in school.
Selection criteria – CUET, NEST, etc.
No. of courses offered – 16 courses are offered		 INR 2.50K – INR 7.5K
M.Sc Duration – for 2 years – 5 years
Eligibility criteria - Candidates should score 45% or more than 45 % in graduation.
Selection criteria – CUET, etc
No. of Courses offered – 25 courses are offered		 INR 1.70K – INR 7.5K
B.F.A

Duration – for 4 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 65 % or more than 65 % in school.
Selection criteria – CUET
No. of courses offered – 6 courses offered

 INR 3.60K – INR 4K
M.F.A Duration – for 2 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 50 % or more than 50 % in graduation.
No. of courses offered – 7 courses offered		 INR 2.4K
B. Des Duration – for 4 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 60 % or more than 60 % in school.
Selection criteria – CUET
No. of courses offered – 1 course is offered		 INR 3.30K – INR 3.40K
M.Des Duration – for 2 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 60 % or more than 60 % in graduation.
No. of courses offered – 3 classes are offered		 INR 1.60K – INR 1. 70K
B.P.A Duration – for 3 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 45 % or more than 45 % in school.
Selection criteria – CUET No. of courses offered – 9 classes are offered		 INR 2.50K – INR 3K
B. P. Ed. Duration – for 2 years
No. of courses offered – 1 course is offered		 -
M. P. Ed. Duration – for 2 years
Eligibility criteria – candidates should have scored 50 % or more than 50 % in graduation.
No. of courses offered – 1 course offered		 INR 2K – INR 3K

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Also, the university offers a few particular courses that are especially created for international students. In general, the application process for all UG and PG programmes begins in May and lasts until the third week of June. Most courses base admission on a student's ability to succeed.

As per government regulations, there is a reservation for candidates who are SC, ST, OBC, and DA (formerly PWD) (Differently Abled).

Given below is the application process for the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal for the year 2023 –

  • Candidates interested in applying at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal should visit the online application system of the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal that is visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in.
  • Candidates can fill out the application form.
  • Candidates are then required to upload the latest scanned passport – size photo and their signature.
  • Then, candidates are required to pay the application fees.
 

Documents Required

  • Passport – size photo
  • Birth certificate
  • Transfer certificate (TC)
  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Caste certificate, etc.
 

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Viswa Bharati University Important Dates

Events Dates
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 to May 31, June 1, 2, 5 to 23, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Result Date July 15, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date June 5, 2023 to June 30, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Result Date July 20, 2023
Last Date to apply for PG Admission August 10, 2023

Viswa Bharati University Merit List 2023

Course Merit List
BA Check Here
BFA Check Here
BA (Hons.) Check Here

B.S.W./B.R.S/B.DES. HONS.

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BSc Check Here
BSc (Hons.) Check Here
BPA Check Here

B.SC/B.P.ED.

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Visva Bharati University Placement 

 

Given below is the information regarding 2022 placements for the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

  • The median package offered for PG courses of 2 years at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was INR 3 LPA.
  • The median package offered for UG courses of 3 years at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was INR 2 LPA.
  • The median package offered for PG courses of 3 years at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was INR 4.20 LPA.
  • The median package offered for UG of 4 years at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was INR 4.20 LPA.
  • The median package offered for the PG – Integrated course at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was INR 4.50 LPA.
Particulars Details (2021)
The median package offered for PG (2 years) INR 3 LPA
Total students PG (2 years) 49 students
Students placed PG (2 years) 6 students
The median package offered for UG (3 years) INR 2 LPA
Total students UG (3 years) 1085 students
Students placed UG (3 years) 171 students
The median package offered for PG (3 years) INR 4.20 LPA
Total students PG (3 years) 1820 students
Students placed PG (3 years) 36 students
The median package offered for UG (4 years) INR 4. 20 LPA
Total students UG (4 years) 255 students
Students placed UG (4 - years) 45 students
PG – Integrated course INR 4. 50 LPA
Total students PG – Integrated 21 students
Students placed PG – integrated 3 students
 

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Visva Bharati University Alumni 

 

Given below is the list of alumni of the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

 
Name of the Alumni  Designation 
Dr. A. M. Malik Embassy of Pakistan Piking, China
Dr. Amartya Sen Economics Deptt. Harvard University
Sri Alakananda Bandyopadhyay Department of Sanskrit Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
Sir Ashok Kumar Saha Headmaster Bharat M P High School
Dr. Amares Chattopadhyay Asstt. Prof. Deptt. Of Applied Mathematics Indian School of Mines
Smt. Arpana Ghosh Asstt. Teacher Kusumi high school
 

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Visva Bharati University Ranking

 

Given below are the rankings of the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

 
Ranking Body  Ranking/ Grade
NIRF (Overall) 149
NIRF (University) 97
 

Visva Bharati University Scholarship 

 

Given below are the scholarships available at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

  • INSPIRE Scholarship –

INSPIRE Scholarship is offered to the students of the integrated five – year M. Sc. Course.

  • Government of India Scholarship for International and foreign students –

The Indian Council awards the government of India Scholarship for International and Foreign students for Cultural Relations.

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Visva Bharati University FAQs

 

Ques. What is the ranking of Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal is ranked 97th by N I R F for 2021 and 64th in the University category. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal was ranked 69th by NIRF for 2020 and 50th in University Category.

Ques. What is the median salary for a 3 years UG course at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. The median salary for a 3 years UG course at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal for 2021 was INR 2 LPA. It was INR 4. 35 LPA less compared to last year’s which was INR 6.35 LPA (2020).

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Ques. How many students were placed from the PG Integrated course at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. 3 students got placed in the P G – Integrated course at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal in 2021. The total number of students was 21 in 2021. 4 students got placed last year (2020) and the total number of students was 15 (2020).

Ques. How many total students got placed in the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal in 2021?

Ans. Only 261 students got placed in 2021 from the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal whereas 775 students got placed in 2020 at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal.

Ques. What documents are required for the application process at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. The following documents are required for the application process at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

  • Passport – size photo
  • Birth certificate
  • Transfer certificate (TC)
  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Caste certificate, etc

Ques. What is the application process at Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. The application process at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal as follows –

  • Candidates interested in applying at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal should visit the online application system of the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal that is visvabhartiadmission.samarth.edu.in.
  • Candidates can fill out the application form. Then, candidates are required to pay the application fees

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Ques. Are there any scholarships offered at Visva Bharati University, West Bengal?

Ans. The following scholarships are awarded at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal –

  • Government of India Scholarship for International and foreign students –

The Indian Council awards the government of India Scholarship for International and Foreign students for Cultural Relations.

  • INSPIRE Scholarship-

INSPIRE Scholarship is offered to the students of the integrated five–year M. Sc. Course.

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Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for UG courses at Visva Bharati University?

Ans. The admission takes place based on the merit list. The candidates who have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply. They are also required to have a minimum 60% score in the concerned subject in +2.

Ques. Does Visva Bharati University offer scholarships to the reserved category students?

Ans. Yes, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship is provided to the SC/ST candidates. The college also offers merit-based scholarships to students of all courses.

Ques. What is the format of Journalism in Mass Communication Entrance conducted by VBU?

Ans.  The test carries 50 marks. The duration is 1 hour. Candidates have to write four subjective questions. The qualifying marks are 30/100 for the general category, 27/100 for OBCs. There are no such marks boundation for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. How many seats and specializations are available in M.Sc program at VBU?

Ans. A total of 25 seats are available in the course. The specializations are offered in the following 15 domains- Agriculture, Botany, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Plant Protection, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Anthropology, Horticulture, Soil Science, Social Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Extension Education.

Ques. What is the fee for applying to more than one subject?

Ans.  For General and OBC candidates Rs. 500/- + Rs. 200/-( for each additional subject).

  • For ST/SC and PWD candidates Rs. 150/- + Rs. 75/- ( for each additional subject)

Ques. Does VBU offer foreign language courses?

Ans.  Yes, the university offers a BA in foreign language courses like Tibetan, Chinese, Persian, Japanese. These courses are of a 4 year time period including a 1-year preparatory course.

Ques. How many domains are available for the M.Phil./Ph.D. courses? Can anybody apply to the integrated M.Phil./Ph.D. course in Visva Bharati University? 

Ans. The university offers M.Phil. course in 11 subjects and a Ph.D. course in 20 fields of research. It also offers an integrated M.Phil./ Ph.D. course in 10 specializations. Students from any discipline can apply for the integrated course. 

Ques. What is the fee structure and eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) course in VBU?

Ans.  The fee for the entire course is Rs. 15,550/-. The candidate must have at least 55% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or the institute must possess any of the subjects prescribed according to the university.

Ques. Are the faculties of the Visva Bharati University helpful?

Ans.  Yes, the faculty is well experienced and helpful. Individual attention is given to all students. The staff has ample knowledge of the concerned subjects.