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Rabindra Bharati University Admission 2024: UG, PG, Distance Education, Eligibility, Application Process

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RBU is an affiliating university. It offers UG, PG and Doctoral courses in its Main campus and in Jorasanko & Salt Lake campuses also.RBU was established on 1962. At present, it has three faculties, namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts.

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Rabindra Bharati University Important Dates
Rabindra Bharati University UG Admission
Rabindra Bharati University PG Admission
Rabindra Bharati University M.Phil & PhD Admission
Rabindra Bharati University MA & MSW Admission
Rabindra Bharati University Application Process
Rabindra Bharati University Distance Education
Rabindra Bharati University FAQs
Rabindra Bharati University Fees & Eligibility

Apart from the regular UG, PG and Doctoral programs Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) also offers MA & MSW programs in Distance Education mode. For further information visit DDE, Rabindra Bharati University Admission. Students can download the application forms from the Online Admission Management System of the university.

BA & BFA Courses require a pass in 10+2 in the relevant group while for B.Li.Sc & B.Ed programs, a Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
Admission is offered on the basis of marks secured by a candidate in the qualifying examination.
A valid score in Written Test followed by an Interview is required for M.Phil and Ph.D. programs. This test is conducted by the respective departments of RBU.
RBU also offers Diploma in Tagore Literature and D. Litt in under the faculties of Arts, Visual Arts and Fine Arts.
Students can apply online for the courses offered by RBU on payment of application fee through SBI Collect (Credit/ Debit Card) or Challan.

Rabindra Bharati University UG Admission 2023: BA (Hons.), BFA, B.L.I.Sc & B.Ed

The university offers BA (Hons.), BFA, B.Li.Sc & B.Ed programs in various disciplines under the faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts. The basic eligibility for BA & BFA is a pass in 10+2 with relevant subjects. For B.Li.Sc and B.Ed courses, a Graduation degree is a must.

Admission is completely based on the marks in the qualifying examination. RBU releases the course-wise provisional merit lists for the shortlisted candidates.

Merit List Preparation: For B.A (Hons.) in Rabindra Sangeet, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Dance and Drama subjects, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of score in Admission test (out of 80) and marks in 10+2 (out of 20). The admission test will consist of 50 marks for Practical and 30 for Theory.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.)	Bengali	Pass in 10+2 with Bengali as the main subject	On the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
	Economics	Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics as the main subject
	English	A pass in 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject
	History	A pass in 10+2 with History as a compulsory subject
	Philosophy	A pass in 10+2 with Philosophy as a compulsory subject
	Political Science	The candidates must have passed 10+2 with Political Science as the main subject
	Sanskrit	The candidates must have passed 10+2 with Sanskrit as the main subject
-	Drama	Candidates should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with special aptitude in Drama	On the basis of Admission Test (Theory + Practical)
	Instrumental Music & Percussion	Candidates should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with special aptitude in Instrumental Music & Percussion
	Rabindra Sangeet	A pass in 10+2 with an aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet
	Vocal Music	A pass in 10+2 with an aptitude in Vocal Music
BFA	Applied Arts	A pass in 10+2 with an interest in the relevant field	On the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
	Graphics
	History of Arts
	Painting
	Sculpture
B.Ed	-	Candidates must have passed Graduation or Master’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories) in Science/ Social Science or Humanities. Or The candidates with a pass in B.E/B. Tech with 55% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply
B.Ed	Special Education
B.L.I.Sc..	-	For Freshers: Candidate must have completed Graduation with hons. or PG degree with hons. or hold a technical degree (Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, etc.) from any recognized university For Deputed Candidates: The candidate should hold a Graduation degree with hons. and job experience as some full-time salaried personnel by Govt./ Govt. aided Libraries/recognized institution (Govt. or semi Govt.). For Certificate holders in Library Science: The candidates should hold a Graduation degree with hons. with an additional mandatory certificate in Library Science.

Key Points:

46 seats are available in B.Li.Sc program.
Candidates applying under foreign or NRI categories need to appear in the written test followed by viva-voce conducted by the respective department of RBU.
The candidates with a gap in studies in two successive sessions will not be considered eligible for admission process.
No candidate will be allowed to pursue two-degree courses at the same time in the university or any other university simultaneously. Only Diploma or Certificate courses can be considered as exceptions.
Those candidates who are employed in (Govt./ Govt. Aided) are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ or an ‘approval letter’ from the employer to be considered eligible for admission.

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) PG Admission 2023: M.A, MFA & M.Li.Sc

M.A, MFA & M.Li.Sc courses are offered in various disciplines. A relevant UG degree is a must to secure admission in MA course. BFA/ BVA degree holders can apply for MFA while B.Li.Sc or any Master’s degree holders are eligible to apply for the M.Li.Sc program.

Admission in MA (Human Rights) and Mass Communication is granted on the basis of performance in the Admission Test. For other courses, RBU releases the separate merit list as per the marks in Graduation degree.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MA	Bengali	BA (Hons.)) in Bengali from a recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Economics	The candidates must have passed BA/B.Sc (Hons.) in Economics from a university recognized by UGC
	Education	B.A (Hons.) in Hindi or Education Or Graduation in any subject with B.Ed from any recognized university
	English	The candidates with a B.A (Hons.) degree in English are eligible to apply
	History	The candidates with a B.A (Hons.) degree in History are eligible to apply
	Mathematics	BA (Hons.) or B.Sc (Hons.) degree with Mathematics as the main subject
	Philosophy	B.A (Hons.) with Philosophy as the main subject
	Political Science	B.A (Hons.) in Political Science is required
	Sanskrit	B.A (Hons.) in Sanskrit is required
	Social Work	The candidates must have passed BA (Hons.) in Sociology/ Political Science from any recognized university
	Hindi	The candidates must have passed BA (Hons.) in Hindi from any recognized university
	Environmental Science (ENYS)	A pass in B.A/ B.Sc/ B.Com (Hons.) in any discipline from a recognized university
	Geography	B.A/ B.Sc (Hons.) in Geography
	Human Rights & Human Development	B.A/ B.Sc (Hons.) in any subject belonging to the field of Social Science are eligible to apply	On the basis of Admission Test
	Drama	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Drama with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Dance	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Dance with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Instrumental Music & Percussion	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Instrumentation Music with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Mass Communication & Videography	The candidates must have passed M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.) in any discipline from a recognized university	On the basis of Admission Test (Minimum 40% marks)
	Rabindra Sangeet	M.A. or B.A. (Hons./Spl.)in Rabindra Sangeet from any recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Vocal Music	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.)in Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Musicology	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.) in Musicology from any recognized university
M.L.I.Sc.	-	The candidates must have completed Graduation degree followed by B.Li.Sc Or Master’s degree with Hons. in any discipline are also eligible to apply
MFA	Applied Arts	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in Applied Arts or in a related subject from a university recognized by UGC
	Graphics	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in Graphics or an allied subject from a university recognized by UGC
	History of Arts	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in an allied subject from a university recognized by UGC
	Painting	BFA or BVA degree in the relevant field
	Sculpture	BFA or BVA degree in the relevant field

Note: M.Li.Sc program has an intake of 13 students.

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2023

The Faculty of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts also offers courses at the doctoral level. Those students who have passed Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply for M.Phil & Ph.D. programs. Admission is offered on the basis of Written Test followed by an interview. Candidates have to score minimum 40% marks in the written test and 45% marks in the interview.

Students can obtain the application forms from the sales counter on payment of INR 300 as application fee.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M.Phil	Bengali	Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with 55% (50% marks for reserved categories) marks in aggregate	On the basis of written test for the duration of two-hours followed by an interview
	Education
	English
	History
	Philosophy
	Sanskrit
	Political Science
	Women Studies
	Economics	Candidate must hold a postgraduate (MA/M.Sc) degree in Economics with a minimum 55% passing marks ( 50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Human Development Studies	Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in any field of Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Rabindra Sangeet	Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate
	Vocal Music	Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate
Ph.D.	Bengali	Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with 55% (50% marks for reserved categories) marks in aggregate	Written test followed by an interview
	Economics	Candidate must be a postgraduate (MA/M.Sc) in the respective or allied subject with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Political Science	Candidate must be a postgraduate (MA) in the respective or allied subject from a UGC recognized university with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Mass Communication & Videography
	Sanskrit
	History of Arts
	Education
	English
	Sanskrit	Candidates must have completed their post graduation in the concerned or related subject with 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST). The candidates must also have completed graduation with Honours in the concerned subject.
	Political Science
	Instrumental Music & Percussion
	Painting	Candidates must have completed their MFA/MVA in the concerned or related subject with 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST). The candidates must also have completed graduation with Honours in the concerned subject.
	Sculpture
	Graphics
	Applied Arts
	Drama
	Musicology

Key Points:

NET/ GATE, CSIR, Teacher Fellowship or M.Phil degree holder candidates will be exempted from the written test.
Relaxation of 5% marks will be given to those candidates who have completed their Master’s degree prior to September 19, 1991.

RBU M.Phil & Ph.D. Entrance Test: Admission is based on Written test (total 100 marks) of three hours duration followed by an interview. The written test will consist of two papers of 50 marks each.

First paper (Common Research Aptitude Test) is common for the faculties of Arts & Fine Arts and it is based on Research Methodology. This paper will consist total 50 MCQs of one marks each for the duration of one and a half hour.

Second paper will be subject oriented. It will consist Objective and short answer type questions for 10 and 20 marks respectively and an essay writing test (minimum 300 words) for 20 marks.

Rabindra Bharti University (RBU) Distance MA & MSW Admission 2023

The Directorate of Distance Education, Rabindra Bharati University, was established during the academic session of 2001-2003 with the approval of Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. RBUDDE imparts education through Open and Distance Learning System and serves as a platform of guidance for the students who might have been deprived of education.

The admission to MA (Geography) and MSW have only limited seats and admissions are offered on the basis of merit only. DDE also offers Diploma in Tagore Literature.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MA	Bengali	Candidates must have completed Graduation with Honors/General or pass (10+2+3) in the respective subject with full 300 marks at the Graduation level.	On the basis of marks in the last qualifying degree
	English
	History
	Political Science
	Sanskrit
	Education	The candidates must have completed Graduation with Hons. /General or pass mode (10+2+3) in the respective subject with full 300 marks at graduation level or he/she holds a B.Ed or Spl. B.Ed.
	Geography	Hons. in Geography
	Environmental Studies	Any UG or PG degree in any of the General/ Pass or Honors mode
	Rabindra Sangeet
	Vocal Music
Diploma	Tagore Literature	Any Graduate or equivalent degree
MSW	-	Any UG or PG degree in any of the General/ Pass or Honors mode

Key Points:

Distance Education courses are offered in Semester as well as Annual Modes.
RBUDDE admissions are usually started in the month of August-September.
MA Part-I result is declared in the month of January-February while M.A Part-II result is released in the month of March-April.
Students are advised to check the official website of RBU Distance Education in order to check the course-wise results.
In order to confirm the admission in M.A (Geography) course, the students have to bring the mark sheets of qualifying examination along with application fee receipt of INR 200 and have to submit the same at

DDE, RBU, Rabindra Bhavan

EE- 9 & 10, Sector-II,

Salt Lake, Kolkata- 700091

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) Application Process 2023

The application forms can be filled online by following the below-listed steps:

Visit the official website of RBU and create the User ID.
Fill the application form with respect to the academic and professional details.
Upload the photograph and signature (size not more than 100 KB).
Pay the application fee of INR 250 with additional bank charges of INR 150 through SBI collect by Credit or Debit Card.

Course Name	Application Fee (INR)
BA (Hons.)/ BFA/ MA/ MFA	250 + 150
B.Li.Sc/M.Li. Sc	250 + 150
B.Ed	300 + 180
M.Phil & Ph.D.	300 + 180
MA (Geography) /MSW Distance)	200

The application fee can also be paid through by downloading the SBI Challan available on the official website.
Click on Submit and Save & take the printout of the duly filled application form.

For B.Ed program, submit the duly filled application form with relevant documents in person or through the post to

The office of the secretary,

Faculty Councils, 56A, B.T Road,

E.B Campus, RBU, Kolkata

Note: The application fee for B.Ed/ B.Ed (Special Education) is INR 300 with additional bank charges of INR 180.

Rabindra Bharati University Distance Education

The distance center of RBU Kolkata offers major PG courses, i.e., MA and MSW. The MA program offers subjects such as Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, and Education. Programs such as MA in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Rabindra Sangeet, and Vocal Music are offered in semester mode, whereas, MA in History, Political Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, and MSW is offered in annual mode. Admission of the candidate is confirmed only after thorough verification of the original testimonials like Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates, etc. that are to be produced at the respective Learner Support Centre (LSC) / Study Centre and subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

FAQ

Ques. Does Rabindra Bharati University provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, Rabindra Bharti University provides scholarships based on merit-cum-need, the university has a broad range of programs to provide financial assistance to students. The following fellowships/ scholarships are being run with the support of State and Central Government.

Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
Online application for Scholarship to SC, ST and OBC students
Post Matric and Merit cum Means Scholarship

Ques. How is the accommodation facilities of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. The university has five students’ hostels at present, two for the boys (one for SC/ST boys), and three for the girls. The total intake capacity in the boys’ hostel is 145 and the girls’ hostels can accommodate 50 boarders. The university does not guarantee hostel accommodation to each and every outstation student.

Ques. What academic programs are offered in the visual arts department of RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The vocational department of the offers BFA, MFA, Ph.D., and D.Litt. in Applied Art, Graphics, History of Art, Painting, Sculpture, and Museology.

Ques. How can I download study material?

Ans. To download the RBU Kolkata study material:

Visit the official website
Go to the “Academics” tab.
Click on the tab, select “study material” from the drop-down menu.
Click on the option. Links with course-wise study material will appear on the screen.
Download the study material for the desired course.

Ques. How is the hostel facility of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. RBU Kolkata has three hostels for boys and two hostels for girl students for students coming from far away places. However, the university does not guarantee hostel accommodation for each student. The boy's hostel has a capacity of 145 students and the girl’s hostel can accommodate up to 80 students.

Ques. What is the admission course fee for the BA program at RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The admission course fee structure for the BA program at RBU Kolkata is as follows:

Application processing fee: INR 250 (General)/ INR 150 (PWD Candidates) + additional bank charge
Total Course fee: INR 5945 (excluding examination fee)
Course fee to be paid at the time of admission to the 1^st semester: INR 1665 (excluding examination fee)

Ques. What is the admission course fee for the BFA program at RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The admission course fee structure for the BFA program at RBU Kolkata is as follows:

Application processing fee: INR 250 (General)/ INR 150 (PWD Candidates) + additional bank charge
Total Course fee (8-semesters): INR 7860 excluding examination fee)
Course fee to be paid at the time of admission to the 1^st semester: INR 1665 (excluding examination fee)

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility required for M.Phil in Santali Language, Literature, and Culture?

Ans. The minimum eligibility required for M.Phil in Santali Language, Literature, and Culture includes M.A. in Santali with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ ST) marks in aggregate. Or M.A. in Tribal and Regional Language/Adibasi Language with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate having Honours in Santali.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. The top recruiters of Rabindra Bharati University include TCS, Cognizant, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Capgemini, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Ques. Is there any reservation criteria for the B.Ed program?

Ans. Yes, there are certain seats reserved for different categories of students applying for admission. Out of a total of 50 seats available for the B.Ed course, 25% of seats are reserved for teachers teaching for class IX onwards and 75% seats are reserved for fresher candidates. Also, 75% of seats reserved for fresher candidates, 10 seats are reserved for the students belonging to the universities of other states, and 90% for the home university.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
B.Ed, BA (Hons.) Bengali, B.Lib.I.Sc, M.Phil. Bengali, MA Education, MSW	Admission Link

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Rabindra Bharati University - [RBU]: 5 answered questions

How good is Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata?

Sushmita Chatterjee

30 Nov 21

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) in Kolkata is one of the oldest and the most reputed. The ambience of this institute is slightly different from the usual institutions. It has a more cultural vibe, as it is heavily inspired by the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore.

The admission here is completely merit based. The faculty members are highly experienced in their respective fields, some even having 20 years of teaching experience. The departments have an air of politics. Here students are encouraged to be more culturally active and should blend in with the crowd.

The college is very active when it comes to cultural fests, events, etc. Dancing, singing, acting and recitation are the ways they convey their creativity and authenticity to everyone. Academically, they prefer students to mug up theories rather than actually understanding the concept. The curriculum is not updated considering latest trends.

If you are a very creative and cultural person you can join RBU. But if you expect placements in reputed companies based more on technical works then this is not the right place for you.

Are Rabindra Bharati University, Vishwa Bharati University the same?

Moupiya Sen

30 Nov 21

No. Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) and Vishwa Bharati University are not the same. They are two separate universities.

RBU is a state university whereas Visva Bharati is a central university. They are not related to each other in terms of administration but share the same ideologies and culture.

RBU main campus is situated in Jorasanko, the ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore. Visva Bharati was founded by Tagore in an estate of Bolpur owned by his father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore.

For English Honours, which university is better between Rabindra Bharati University and Calcutta University? Calcutta University has started the semester system from this season.

Tanisha Sanyal

30 Nov 21

Choosing between Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) and Calcutta University (CU), is not justified, as they are both reputed institutions and have more or less the same performance.

Their curriculum will be different, along with their teaching style. But both will provide you with similar opportunities after graduation.

CU students claim that it is very difficult to score good marks here, but since the semester system started in CU, it has become manageable.

So choose the college you feel suits all your requirements, then go for the one. The one thing better in CU is the environment, because RBU has been in constant disputes and political turmoil, which sometimes hampers regular classwork.

Is Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata good for MA English?

Himangshu Chakraborty

30 Nov 21

The admission in Rabindra Bharati University is merit based. They demand a higher percentage in your 12th exam, to get qualified for admission. It usually becomes very competitive as there are a limited number of seats.

It is one of the most reputed educational institutions in Kolkata. It has been graded A by NAAC in 2016 for its overall development, campus life and studies.

It is definitely good for an MA in English and other subjects as well. It is definitely worth it as it will provide the best college life.

Is the scoring system of Rabindra Bharati University as hard as Calcutta University?

Deboleena Sengupta

30 Nov 21

Comparing universities is not a very good idea. Calcutta University (CU) and Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) are reputed institutions.

The faculties here are well experienced but not punctual, they often leave most of the topics for the students to figure it out themselves.
The administration of these institutions are slow and most of the time do not cater to the students' demands.
Students who genuinely wanted to learn something will be disappointed, as seeking knowledge is not encouraged.
Students are said to mug up theories than to actually understand the concepts.
Booth colleges are infamous for their scoring system. Students claim their answer sheets are not checked properly.

So, if you are willing to study in any one of the institutions, you should remember that your effort and dedication will finally matter and not the name of the college.