Vinoba Bhave University (VBU): Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoff, Placements

Q: What documents are required for VBU admission?

Students should carry all the mentioned below documents:Original mark sheets of the previous academics.Vinoba Bhave University application form.Original caste certificate and residence proof.Score cards from CUET or the required entrance exam.Self-attested copies of all the mentioned documentsPassport sized photographs of the applicant.

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.

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Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Highlights

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Courses and Fees

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Admissions

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

Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Results
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Placement
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Affiliated Colleges
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Campus & Facilities
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Ranking
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) Scholarships
Vinoba Bhave University (VBU) FAQs

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) 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 (VBU) Admissions

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

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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:

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

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.

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

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:

Original mark sheets of the previous academics.
Vinoba Bhave University application form.
Original caste certificate and residence proof.
Score cards from CUET or the required entrance exam.
Self-attested copies of all the mentioned documents
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.