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Rabindra Bharati University - [RBU], Kolkata - Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]

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Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]

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4 Years

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Latest Update: Merit lists for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) Kolkata have been published on the official website. Currently, the university has declared the schedule for physical verification of documents for selected candidates.

Rabindra Bharti University offers numerous courses across three departments- Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts. The Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) course offered is a full- time 4 year course.

Rabindra Bharti University provides BFA Course in 7 different verticals- Dance, Drama, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Musicology and Mass Communication & Videography.
The minimum requirement to apply for the B.F.A program at RBU Kolkata is 10+2.
Selection of candidates is based on the merit list released by the university based on qualifying examination scores.

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BFU Kolkata Eligibility
BFU Kolkata Admission Guidelines
BFU Kolkata Course Details
BFU Kolkata FAQ

BFU Kolkata BFA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to seek admission for the B.FA. program offered at RBU Kolkata shall have passed the minimum eligibility criteria for each program as mentioned below:

Dance: The desired candidate should have passed 10+2 with special aptitude in Dance.
Drama: Candidates who wish to enroll should have passed 10+2 with special aptitude in Drama.
Rabindra Sangeet: For getting admission into this course, the candidate should have cleared 10+2 with special aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet.
Vocal Music: For enrollment into this course, the candidate should hold 10+2 or its equivalent degree with special aptitude in Vocal music.
Instrumental Music: Candidate must have a 10+2 certificate with special aptitude in Instrumental music.

RBU Kolkata BFA Admission Guidelines

The selection criteria for admissions to the B.F.A. program is based on 10+2 qualifying marks followed by the drafted merit list.

For applying to the BFA course, the candidates are required to visit the official website of Rabindra Bharti University.

How to Apply?

Desired candidates may visit the admission section on the official website of the university.
Candidates need to fill their personal and academic details in the application form.
Submit self-attested copies of mark sheets and other certificates of their academics according to the prescribed format.
Foreign/ NRI students who are willing to take admission in this course will be required to appear for the written test/viva which will be conducted by their respective departments.

Documents required for physical verification are:

10th, 12th marksheets
Certificate of Proof of Age
10th, 12th Passing Certificate
Aadhar Card or Driving License
Two recent colored passport size photographs

RBU Kolkata BFA Course Details

RBU Kolkata offers full-time B.F. A. program in 7 specializations for the duration of 4 years. Tabulated below are the details of the specializations offered in the B.F.A program and subjects offered.

Specialization	Core areas	Groups	Electives
Dance	Bharatnatyam	A	Rabindra sangeet, Instrumental music, Political science
	Kathak	B	Drama, Mass comm. & videography, Philosophy & economics
	Odissi	C	English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Dance
	Kathakali	D	History, Mathematics (Only for the Economics honors students), Vocal Music and Percussion (cannot take Instrumental Music any more)
	Kuchipudi
	Manipuri
Drama	Mass communication
	Videography
	Kavya Sangeet
	Natya Sangeet
Vocal Music	Khayal
	Folk song
	Kirtan
	Dhrupad
Instrumental Music	Western Classical music
	Hindustani music
	Raga and tala
	Karnatak music

Students can choose only one elective subject. Elective subjects need to be chosen within 2 months of course commencement and cannot be changed later.
The coursework extends for 8 semesters across 4 years.
Students need to fulfill the required credits to pass the course successfully.

RBU Kolkata BFA FAQs

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide a BFA distance learning course?

Ans. The BFA course provided by RBU Kolkata is a full time, on campus course. RBU Kolkata provides several distance learning courses in the post-graduation level across the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Fine Arts departments.

Ques. How to contact RBU Kolkata for any inquiry?

Ans. Candidates can email their inquiries at the registered email ID of RBU Kolkata, registrar@rbu.ac.in. Candidates can also contact the administrative office through telephone, (033) - 23584016.

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide placements after the completion of the BFA course?

Ans. No. RBU Kolkata does not provide any placement for fine arts students at the graduation level. However, BFA graduates can opt to be art teachers, poets, fine designers, actresses, directors of art, and many other career choices.

Ques. What is the reservation criterion at RBU Kolkata for the BFA course?

Ans. The university holds a certain percentage of seats in all the courses for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBCB/PWD (PH) candidates as per State Government rules. The distribution is as follows-

SC=22%
ST=6%
OBC-A=10%
OBCB=7%
PWD (PH)=3%

Ques. Does RBU Kolkata provide any scholarships for students?

Ans. No. RBU Kolkata does not provide any institute based scholarship for students. However, meritorious students can apply for fee concessions through the university board. Students from West Bengal are also eligible for the numerous scholarships provided by the state government on the basis of 10+2 qualifying results, annual family income and reservation category.

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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.