Raiganj University is the first Unitary University in North Bengal offering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in its own Campus.Established in 2015, the campus is over 13.62 acres of land and has 22 departments at the undergraduate level, 23 departments in postgraduate level and 17 departments offering Ph.D. & M.Phil. The university was established under West Bengal Act XXVI of 2014 and is located at the district headquarter of Uttar Dinajpur that is Raiganj in West Bengal. The admission is offered on the basis of merit, entrance test, counselling and personal interview. 

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Raiganj University Highlights

Established | Type  2015 | State University 
Recognised by NAAC, UGC, AIU 
Courses offered  46 courses across 8 streams
Departments  UG: 22 PG: 23 Ph.D. & M.Phil: 17
Campus 25.14 Acres of land
Total Strength UG: 7386 PG: 1428 Doctoral: 404
Total Faculty  90
Application mode Online
Admission Criteria  UG & PG: Merit based MBA programme, MPhil & PhD: Entrance Test & Personal Interview 
Location Raiganj, Dist- Uttar Dinajpur. West Bengal, PIN-733134
Website raiganjuniversity.ac.in

Raiganj University Important Dates

Event Dates
Publication of the Merit List (PG) Oct 14, 2022
1st Round Online Admission (PG) Oct 14, 2022 – Oct 16, 2022
2nd Round Online Admission (PG) Oct 19, 2022 – Oct 20, 2022
3rd Round Online Admission (PG) Oct 25, 2022 – Oct 26, 2022
Date for Documents verification& Commencement of Classes (PG) Nov 1, 2022- Nov 7, 2022
Personal Interview (PI) (For MBA) Phase I Sep 22, 2022- Sep 23, 2022
Personal Interview (PI) (For MBA) Phase II Oct 12, 2022 – Oct 13, 2022
1st Round Online Admission (For MBA) Phase II Oct 14, 2022 – Oct 16, 2022
2nd Round Online Admission (For MBA) Phase II Oct 19, 2022 – Oct 20, 2022

Raiganj University Courses

Course Details
B.A Specialization: English, Sociology, Education, History, Geography, Economics, etc.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
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B.Com  Specialization: Accountancy
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
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B.Sc. Specialization: Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Sericulture, Physics, etc.
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board in the chosen subject
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M.Com Subjects: Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, etc.
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the related subject
M.A.  Specialization: Education, History, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Sociology
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree from recognised university
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PhD  Specialization: Chemistry, Zoology, Sanskrit, Political Science, Law, Botany
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks
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M.Phil Specialization: Economics, CIS, Sanskrit, Philosophy
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with at least 55% marks
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MBA Subjects: Marketing, Business Management, Statistics, Economics, etc.
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduates from a recognised university with a valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT/ XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT
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LLM 

Subjects: Law and Social Transformation in India, Indian Constitutional Law, Judicial Process, Legal Education and Research Methodology
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 5-year integrated B.A. LL. B (Hons.) / BBA LL. B, B.A LL. B/ BCom LL. B & 3-year LL. B (Hons.)/ LL.B. examination from any UGC recognised university.
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Raiganj University Admission

COURSE MODE OF SELECTION
B.Com Honors Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination (Merit-Based)
B.Sc Honors
B.A Honors
MA
M.Com
LLM On the basis of the merit lists released
PhD Written Entrance Test followed by interview/viva-voce or valid score in UGC- NET (including JRF) / UGC – CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET/ SET/ GATE
MPhil
MBA Admission will be based on the valid score in CMAT/ MAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ JMAT /XAT/ WBJEMAT/ RUMAT

How To Apply?

The application form of Raiganj University can be filled online through the official website of the College. The application fee can be paid through the online mode of Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.

  • Visit the official website of the College: raiganjuniversity.ac.in
  •  Click on the Apply tab.
  • Fill the application form with all the required information and academic details.
  • Scan and upload photograph and signature along with the supporting documents.
  • Pay the application fees and Submit the filled application form.

Documents Required:

  • 10th and 10+2 marks sheet along with the passing certificate
  • Migration and Character Certificate
  • UG Degree Marks Sheet (for PG programmes).
  • Caste/Community/Disability Certificate, if applicable.

Raiganj University Placement

The university has set up a Business Incubation and Innovation Centre (BIIC) to help students to take a step forward towards the corporate world. The university organizes training programmes, seminars and workshops for the students to enhance their skills and get an insight of the corporate culture. The centre lso aims at creating job makers rather than job seekers and motivates the students for the same. The university also serves as a guiding light for the students who want to pursue higher studies.The median salary of the graduates placed in the academic year 2018-19 was INR 540000 and 39 students were also selected for higher studies. 

Raiganj University Scholarships

Students are provided a number of scholarships and fellowships. A huge number of Ph.D. and M.Phil. Scholars are getting Government Scholarship from the Government of West Bengal and from UGC as well. 

  • Emeritus Fellowship.
  • Dr.S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language) for the year 2008-2009 .
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
  • UGC new scheme of providing special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC.
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
  • Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
  • Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
  • Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level
  • Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
  • Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. (Hindi Version) 

Raiganj University Facilities

  • Campus: The Campus is spread over 25.14 Acres of land, containing Departments, Administrative Buildings, Guest-house, Pond, Canteen, Playground, a Garden of rare medicinal plants and a mulberry garden.
  • Hostel: The university has two hostels. The boys hostel has 66 seats and the women hostel has 68 seats. The university also has one guest house. There are also a number of amenities centres like a common girl’s room and two boy’s common room. 
  • Library: The library has over 62855 books, 50 journals and approximately 3000 International journals with subscription to 7 daily leading newspapers.The Central Library is equipped with 100 mbps ILL from BSNL and also a seating capacity of 88 students at a time. 
  • Canteen: The canteen is one of the hubs where students are found at all hours, enjoying the food and interacting with each other. The canteen provides healthy snacks and meals for the students.
  • Computer Lab: The university has a computer lab with about 205 total computers in the university and an Internet Bandwidth of 20 Mbps.
  • Classrooms: The university has well airy classrooms with comfortable seating arrangements for the students to focus and study. The university also has 23 smart classrooms. 
  • Centres: The university has Business Incubation and Innovation Centre, Environment Conservation Centre, Centre for Folklore Studies, the centre for Differently Abled Students, the Centre for Buddhist Studies, the Centre for Women’s Studies, Centre for Film and Media Studies, centre for Nanotechnology Sciences, Centre for Applied Biological Sciences, etc. 
  • Games and Sports: The university organizes both indoor and outdoor games frequently. Some of the games organised are Chess, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Table Tennis, Kho-Kho, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Athletics, Weight & Powerlifting, Yoga, etc.The university encourages students to take part in games at both national and international level.

Raiganj University Faculty

The university has a faculty of around 110 faculty members with specialization in their relative subject.The faculty members continuously engage in conferences, workshops, seminars and attend refresher and orientation courses to upskill themselves. There are 90 permanent members out of whom 58 have Ph.D. and 11 have M. Phil. Degrees. There are 3 Visiting Professors, 15 adhoc/contractual and around 85 regular teachers. The university also appoints Guest Teachers and Part Time teachers time to time for the development of the students. 

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Raiganj University FAQs

Ques. What grading system does Raiganj University follow?

Ans. The College follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as laid down under the guidelines of University of Mumbai. The College has a 10-Point Grading Scale, consisting of a Semester Grade Point (Performance) Average (SGPA) and a final Cumulative Grade Point (Performance) Average (CGPA). 

Ques. What are the affiliated institutions and courses to Raiganj University?

Ans.

  • College: GOURAV Institute of Management Science

Course: BBA (Hons) in Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • College: EASTERN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED LEARNING IN MANAGEMENT

Courses:

  1. B.B.A. (Hons)
  2. B.B.A. Hons in Hotel & Hospitality Management
  3. M.B.A. in various specialization
  • College: DURGAPUR WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Course:

Various U.G. Courses

Ques. How many departments are there at the UG level of Raiganj University?

Ans. There are a total of 22 departments at the UG level:

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Economics
  • Education
  • History
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Management
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Sanskrit
  • Commerce
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer & Information Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Sericulture
  • Statistics
  • Zoology

Ques. Does Raiganj University have any publications of its own?

Ans. Yes, the university has publications of its own:

  • Raiganj University journal of History
  • Raiganj University Law Journal

Ques. How can a student from abroad join the M.Phil. Programme at Raiganj University?

Ans. Students from abroad are welcomed to join the M.Phil. programme at Raiganj University. The students must comply with the norm to pass the 10+2+3+2 system to get admission. Before joining the programme they must obtain clearance from the Government of India/ or other appropriate authorities for studying in India. They should apply early so that all the formalities can be completed before the commencement of the programme and they do not face any sort of delay or difficulty.

Ques. Is Raiganj University approved by UGC and NAAC?

Ans. Yes, Raiganj University is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC, NAAC and AIU.

Ques. What are the PG Courses offered at Raiganj University?

Ans. Raiganj University offers MA, M.Com, M.Sc and MBA program under its PG Courses. Candidates can apply for these courses from the official website of the varsity.

Ques. How is the faculty at Raiganj University?

Ans. Raiganj University has around 110 faculty memebers with specialization in their concerned subject. The faculty at the varsity regularly attend workshops, seminars to gain insights and benefit the students.

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted during the time of admission at Raiganj University?

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents at the time of admission: 10th and 10+2 marks sheet along with the passing certificate, Migration and Character Certificate, UG Degree Marks Sheet (for PG programmes), Caste/Community/Disability Certificate, if applicable.