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.

Latest Update

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:

Overview for Visva 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

http://visvabharati.ac.in

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. 

Eligibility for UG Courses
CourseSpecialisationEligibility Criteria
B.A. (H)BengaliCandidate must have cleared 10+2 with 60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject (General/Elective).
English
HindiApplicants must have secured 45% marks in aggregate and in Hindi at least (half paper 50 marks) in 10+2.
OriyaApplicants must have secured 60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject (General/Elective) in 10+2.
PhilosophyApplicants must have secured 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Philosophy at 10+2.
Comparative Religion/Economics55% 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
Mathematics60% marks in aggregate and in the specialization subject at the 10+2 level
History
Geography
PersianH.S./equivalent without Persian as a subject with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate
JapaneseCandidates must have at least 50% marks in aggregate along with 45% marks in General English at 10+2 level
TibetanH.S. or its equivalent degree with at least 45% marks in aggregate
Chinese45% marks in the aggregate along with 45% marks in English at 10+2 level from any recognized board.
B.A(Pass)Vocational Functional Hindi45% marks in aggregate as well as in Hindi at 10+2 level from any recognized board
B.Sc. (H)Mathematics60% marks in aggregate along with Mathematics at +2 level
Physics60% marks in aggregate along with average in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized board.
Chemistry60% marks in aggregate along with Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level from any recognized board.
Botany/zoology60% marks in aggregate along with Life Science/Biological Science at 10+ 2 level from any recognized board.
Statistics60% marks in aggregate along with Mathematics or/and in Statistics at +2 level from any recognized board.
Computer Science60% marks in aggregate and on average in Physics and Mathematics at +2 level
Agriculture60% 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 Sangit45% 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)PaintingCandidate must have Passed in Class 10+2 or equivalent
Mural
Sculpture
Graphic Art
Design (Textiles/ Ceramics)
History of Art65% 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 EducationBachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 45% Marks from any recognized university
B.S.W.(H)Social Work55% marks in Higher Secondary/equivalent examination from any recognized Board or Institute
B.Des. (H)DesignPassed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% marks in aggregate for general candidates and 54% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates. 
B.EdEducationB.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:

Eligibility Criteria for PG Courses
CourseSpecialisationEligibility Criteria
M.A.BengaliCandidates must have completed Hons. in the respective subject concerned along with 55% marks in aggregate.
English
HindiB.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-Tibetan50% marks in 3-year B.A. in Tibetan /Sastri
Comparative Literature55% marks with Hons. at UG Level
Odia45% in Odia Hons
Sanskrit55% in the Hons. the subject concerned or 60% in equivalent Sanskrit Degree
SantaliHons. in the respective subject.
Japanese
Chinese
Persian45% in the bachelor with respective subject.
Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned
Comparative Religion
Economics & PoliticsHons. in the related subject concerned
Philosophy60% marks in Hons. subject (54% OBC)
Medieval & Modern History55% marks in the Hons. subject concerned (49.5% OBC)
Rural DevelopmentCandidate must have passed Bachelor degree (H) or equivalent from any recognized University with 50% marks in Science /Commerce /Social Science/Humanities / Management stream 
M.ScBiotechnologyAdmission will be from the qualifying list in the CEE conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Botany50% marks in Hons. subject
Chemistry45% marks in Hons. Subject
Computer Science50% marks in Hons. subject
Environmental StudiesB.Sc. (Hons.) graduates under 10+2+3 pattern/its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks.
Integrated ScienceMerit List of NEST
Mathematics55% marks in Hons. subject
Physics
Statistics45% marks in Hons. Subject 
Zoology55% marks in Hons. subject 
Agriculture60% marks in four years B.Sc. (Ag.) Honors/equivalent
MSWSocial WorkPassed BSW(H) from any recognized University with 50% (45% marks for OBC and pass marks for SC, ST, PWD candidates)
M.MusicRabindra-Sangit55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses
Manipuri Dance
Kathakali Dance
Rabindra Nritya3-Years Honours Degree in any Indian Dance form from any recognized university.
Drama & Theatre Arts55% marks in three-year B.Music (Hons.)/ B.A. (Hons.) in Music Courses 
Hindusthani Classical Music (Vocal)
Sitar
Esraj
Tabla
Pakhawaj
M.EdEducation50% marks in B.Ed or BA. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed
MAEArts B.A. ( Hons/Major ) in Education with at least 50 % marks for General category candidates.
M.P.E.D.Physical EducationBachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.)/ Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with 50% marks
M.F.A.Painting55% marks/corresponding grade in B.F.A. or equivalent degree
Graphic Art (Print Making)
Design [Ceramic & Glass]
Design [Textile]
History of Art
Sculpture
M.DesDesignCandidates 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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