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VISVA-BHARATI
SANTINIKETAN
Founded
by
Rabindranath Tagore
A Central University and an Institution of National Importance

(Established by the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951
(Central Act no. XXIX of 1951)
Prospectus 2023-24
(Admission Guidelines)
THE VISVA-BHARATI ACT, 1951
(NO. XXIX OF 1951)
An Act to declare the institution known as Visva-Bharati to be an

Institution of National Importance and to provide for its functioning as a
Unitary, teaching and residential university.
*[9 May 1951]
Incorporating the provisions of

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1961 No. 60 of 1961
as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1, No.
64 dated 20 December 1961

as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1,
dated 15 December 1971**
And of

as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1,
*** [21 May 1984]
* This Act came into force on the 14th day of May 1951 by Notification No. 40-5/50 G3 of the
Central Government. It has been referred to as the Principal Act, vide Sec. 2 of the
Amendment Act 1984.
** This Act came into force on the 15 December 1971 in the form of an Ordinance as
Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part-II-Section 1, dated 15 December 1971.
*** This Act came into force on the 8th day of August 1984 by Notification No. F. 12-3/84-
Desk-U, dated 7th August 1984 of the Central Government.
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CONTENTS
Sl. No. Particulars Page No.
1. Important Information 3
2. Visva-Bharati: Contact Information 4
3. Introduction 6
4. Objectives of Visva-Bharati 7
5. Other Information & Facilities 8
6. Code of Conduct 12
7. Student ID Allotment 14
8. University Fee Structure 15
9. Courses Offered 21
10. NEP 2020 22
11. Application Guidelines for Schools 23
12. Patha Bhavana 28
13. Siksha Satra 30
14. Application Guidelines for UG & PG Programme 32
15. Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) 48
16. Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences) 52
17. Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science) 56
18. Sangit Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) 61
19. Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts & Crafts) 65
20. Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) 69
21. Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) 75
22. Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education) 78
23. Application Guidelines & Vacancies of Ph.D. Programme 89
24. Application Guidelines & Vacancies of Certificate, Diploma, Adv. 99
Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Skill Development Course and Foreign
Casual Course
25. Information for International Students 109
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES FOR UG & PG

Particulars Information
Availability of forms (Online):CUET-UG 09 February 2023
CUET-PG 20 March 2023
Last date of submission of forms: CUET-UG 30 March 2023
CUET-PG 05 May 2023
CUET Online Application Portal: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Correction Window – CUET-UG 1st April – 3rd April 2023
CUET-PG Please Follow www.vbadmission.in
Visva-Bharati Registration/Application Portal : https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/
Date of registration after publication of UG &
PG CUET-2023 result to be announced in:
www.vbadmission.in
Details of Admission Test (Online/ Offline)
(wherever applicable) Date & Time etc. to be
announced in the University Admission Portal:
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VISVA-BHARATI
Paridarshaka (Visitor): Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India

Acharya (Chancellor): Sri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Pradhana (Rector): Sri C. V. Ananda Bose, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal
Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor): Professor Bidyut Chakrabarty
Director, CCR (Offg.): Professor Amal Kumar Pal
Director, PSNS (Offg.): Professor Amit Kumar Hazra
Director, Granthan Vibhaga (Offg.): Professor Amrit Sen
Director, IGC (Offg.): Professor Chowdhury Habibur Rahman
Director, IQAC: Professor Sudipta Maitra
Chair Professor, A.K Dasgupta Centre
for Planning & Development Professor Debasish Bhattacharya
Karma Sachiva (Registrar) (Offg.): Shri Ashok Kumar Mahato
Finance Officer (Offg.): Professor Prasanta Kumar Ghosh
University Librarian (Offg.): Dr. Nimai Chand Saha
ADHYAKSHA (PRINCIPAL) OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA
Bhasha Bhavana: Prof. Sabita Pradhan

Kala Bhavana: Prof. Sanjay Mallik
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga: Prof. Arabinda Mondal
Palli Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Arun Kumar Barik
Sangit Bhavana: Prof. Buddhadeb Das
Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Swapan Raha
Vidya-Bhavana: Prof. Bipasha Raha
Vinaya-Bhavana: Prof. Sumanta Kumar Mondal
Patha-Bhavana : Smt. Bodhirupa Sinha (Ganguly)
Siksha-Satra (Acting): Smt. Tamali Majumder
CONTACT ADDRESS
Santiniketan Campus: Sriniketan Campus:

Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal Sriniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal. India
India, Pin – 731235 Pin – 731236
University website: https://visvabharati.ac.in/

Visva-Bharati Admission Portal: www.vbadmission.in
CUET Online Application Portal: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
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CONTACT INFORMATION OF ADHYAKSHA / HEAD OF BHAVANA /
VIBHAGA /OFFICE
Adhyaksha (Principal) Registrar
Bhasha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O. – Santiniketan
Pin-731235 District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin-731235l
[email protected] [email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Proctor
Vidya-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Proctor, Visva-Bharati,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin-731235 Pin-731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) Dean of Students’ Welfare & Director of PSNS
Siksha-Bhavana P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum,
West Bengal, Pin-731235 West Bengal, Pin-731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) University Librarian
Sangit-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, West Bengal, Pin-731235
Pin-731235 [email protected]
[email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Chief Medical Officer
Kala-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Pearson Memorial Hospital, Visva-Bharati, P.O. –
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Santiniketan, District-Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin-731235 Pin – 731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) Academic & Research
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin District-Birbhum, West Bengal,
– 731236 Pin – 731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) Foreign Students Advisor
Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Indira Gandhi Centre
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
– 731236 District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) Public Relations Officer
Vinaya-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati PRO, Visva-Bharati,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O.- Santiniketan, District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin –
Pin-731235 731235
Adhyaksha (Principal) Coordinator, Admission Coordination Cell, Visva-
Patha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Bharati, P.O.-Santiniketan, District-Birbhum
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
Pin-731235 Mobile: +91-8967733446, 8967733447
Adhyaksha (Principal) Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee
Siksha-Satra, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O.-Santiniketan,
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
Pin-731236 [email protected]
[email protected]
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INTRODUCTION
Visva-Bharati is a pilgrimage for education and culture. It reflects the Tagorean ethos of making a complete human
being. It is a hallowed place of learning cradled in a serene environment in the lap of the Nature, where Rabindranath
founded a school for children at Santiniketan and it was round this nucleus that the structure of an unconventional
University developed through careful planning and meticulous execution of those ideas and ideals.
In 1863, on a 20 Bigha plot at the site of the present instruction, Debendranath Tagore, the poet’s father, had built a
small retreat for meditation, and in 1888 he dedicated, by a trust deed, the land and buildings, towards establishment of
an Asrama where seekers after truth irrespective of their formal religious affiliations, sect, creed and caste could come
and meditate in seclusion; a Brahmavidyalaya and library. Rabindranath’s school Brahmacharyasrama which started
functioning formally from December 22, 1901 with only five students on the roll, was, in part, a fulfilment of the
wishes of his father who was a significant figure of his time in the field of educational reforms. From 1925, this
school came to be known as Patha-Bhavana.
The school was a conscious repudiation of the system introduced in India by the British rulers, and Rabindranath
initially sought to realize the intrinsic values of ancient education in India. The school and its curriculum, therefore,
signified a departure from the way the rest of the country viewed education and teaching. Simplicity in externals was
a cardinal principle. Classes were held in open air in the shade of trees where man and nature entered into an
immediate harmonious relationship. Teachers and students shared the single integral socio-cultural life. The
curriculum had music, panting, dramatic performances and other performance-based practices. Beyond the accepted
limits of intellectual and academic pursuits, opportunities were created for invigorating and sustaining the manifold
faculties of human personality.
After Rabindranath was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913, he was invited on numerous visits all over the world and
came close to knowing a large part of the world and its people. By 1917, the range of his experience and the
restlessness of his exploration led to his own self-clarification regarding the idea of a centre of Indian culture at
Santiniketan. The centre, as conceived by him, was to provide “for the coordinated study of the different cultures”.
As “music and the fine arts are among the highest means of national self-expression… in the proposed centre of our
culture, music and art must have prominent seats of honour”. This centre should not lonely be a centre of the
intellectual life of India but the centre of economic life as well. Participating thus in all the major spheres of Indian
life, the institution would attain a representative character and enter into an encounter with the rest of the world.
The institution chose for its motto the Vedic text “Yatra visvam bhavatyekanidam” (where the world makes a home in
a single nest). On 23 December 1921, Visva-Bharati became a registered public body which adopted a constitution of
its own. The aims and objects as set forth on occasion have since then remained the objectives of Visva-Bharati.
In 1922, the Department of Higher Studies became Uttara Vibhaga to be renamed Vidya-Bhavana in 1925. Hindu
philosophy, medieval mysticism, Islamic culture, Zoroastrian philosophy, Bengali literature and history, Hindustani
literature, Vedic and Classical Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Persian, Arabic, German, Latin and Hindi
formed its areas of study and research.
Vidya-Bhavana was the manifestation of the ideal of the proposed centre of comprehensive studies in the cultures of
the East and the West. The centre was viewed principally as a community of scholars, Indian as well as foreign, who
would be engaged in the creation and dissemination of systematized and philanthropic reasoning. The concern was
epistemological. Those who visited included Moriz Winternitz, V. Lesny of Prague, Carlo Formichi and Giuseppe
Tucci of Rome, Sten Konow of Oslo. They added a new dimension to the work that was being carried on by a
remarkable group of Indian scholars and creative artists of rare dedication, the services of some of who Rabindranath
had secured even from the days of the Brahmacharyasrama.
In 1937, Cheena-Bhavana, the Department of Sino-Indian studies was established, and even today it remains, by any
standard, an exceptionally remarkable symbol of cultural collaboration. In 1938, the Hindi-Bhavana with certain
district projects of studies was founded. Kala-Bhavana, which was originally the institute for both Fine Arts and
Music, came into existence in 1919 but in 1933 it branched off into two independent institutions. Kala Bhavana and
Sangit Bhavana, are unique with each of its own distinct discipline. In generating more informed and cultured interest
and more inputs of educational components, these two institutions played pioneering roles in our country. ‘Rabibitan’
a Rabindra Sangit Research Centre was established under Sangit Bhavana.
The Institute of Rural Reconstruction was founded in 1922 at Surul at a distance of about three kilometres from
Santiniketan. It was formally inaugurated on February 6, 1922 with Leonard K. Elmhirst as its first Director. Thus,
the second but contiguous campus of Visva-Bharati came into existence in 1923 at a site which assumed the name of
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Sriniketan. The chief object was to help villagers and people to solve their own problems instead of a solution being
imposed on them from outside.
In consonance with the ideas about reconstruction of village life, a new type of school, meant mainly for the children
of neighbouring villages who would eventually bring the offering of their acquired knowledge for the welfare of the
village community, was also conceived. This school, Siksha-Satra, was started in Santiniketan in 1924 but was shifted
to Sriniketan in 1927. The Lok-Siksha Samsad, an organization for the propagation of non-formal education amongst
those who had no access to usual educational opportunities, was started in 1936. Siksha-Charcha for training village
school teachers followed next year.
A few more institutions were added after Rabindranath’s death on August 7, 1941. Rabindra-Bhavana, the archive on
Rabindranath and the institute exclusively devoted to study and research on him was established in 1942. In 1948,
Vinaya-Bhavana, a teachers’ training institution, came into being.
In May 1951, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a Central University and “An Institution of National Importance” by
an Act of Parliament. It was granted the status of unitary teaching and residential University. The status and function
of all the major institutions have been redefined in successive Amendment Acts and the University has continued to
grow by giving accreditation to new centres in response to the needs newly felt.
The old Vidya-Bhavana started Honours and M.A. courses of the usual type. Siksha-Bhavana, given originally the
responsibility of conducting under-graduate courses, was split off from Vidya-Bhavana. In 1972, when the institutes
were restructured faculty-wise, Vidya-Bhavana became the faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences. In
2010 Bhasha Bhavana separated from Vidya Bhavana and became the faculty of Languages. Besides that Visva-
Bharati established the Centre for endangered Languages. Siksha-Bhavana, the faculty of science. The erstwhile
departments of Sriniketan have been amalgamated into Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction),
with the exception of the independent faculty of Agriculture, Palli Siksha Bhavana, which came into existence in 1960.
The school has reshaped itself into a full-fledged modern University with diverse concerns and interests. The defining
maxim of excellence remains intact.
From the very beginning Rabindranath tried to foster a self-sufficient social life along with new values of creative as
well as participatory culture. The most joyful expressions of the community are the festivals which at different times
of the year celebrate the cycle of the seasons and the diverse manifestations of Nature. Dances and songs presented on
such occasions draw as much upon Rabindranath as other cultural resources of all parts of India. The community
comes together in these festivals and, for the young students in particular, it is an unobtrusive process of cultural
enrichment. Cultural events and festivals are a legacy from the inception of the institution. The open-air devotional
service that is held on 7th Poush (on or about 23 December) every year under the Chhatim tree where Maharshi
Debendranath once meditated is an occasion of particular significance for the institution since it is the foundation day
of the Asrama. In accordance with the trust deed, a mela (fair) popularly known as the Poushmela is held to mark the
occasion. Another three-day village fair, called Maghmela is held early in February every year at Sriniketan.
‘Vasanta Utsav’ (Spring Festival), Briksaropan (Tree Planting Ceremony) and Halakarsana (Ploughing) are not just
festivities but are curricular activities contributing to the core courses on Tagore Studies and Environmental Studies.
There is a prayer-hall, referred to a Mandir, where on every Wednesday a non-denominational community prayer
service is held. This prayer-hall is the place of congregation for all important occasions of commemoration for the
community. It was the founder’s belief that the moral influence radiating from here would afford a silent but constant
guidance to the members of the community.
OBJECTIVES OF VISVA-BHARATI
To study the mind of man in its realization of different aspects of truth from diverse points of view.
To bring into more intimate relation with one another, through patient study and research, the different cultures of the
East on the basis of their underlying unity.
To approach the West from the standpoint of such a unity of the life and thought of Asia.
To seek to realize in a common fellowship of study the meeting of the East and the West, and thus ultimately to
strengthen the fundamental conditions peace of world through the establishment of free communication of ideas
between the two hemispheres.
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And, with such ideals in view, to provide at Santiniketan, a centre of culture where research into and study of the
religion, literature, history, science and art of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Islamic, Sikh, Christian and other civilizations
may be pursued along with the culture of the West, with that simplicity in externals which is necessary for true
spiritual realization, in amity, good fellowship and co-operation between the thinkers and scholars of both Eastern and
Western countries, free from all antagonisms of race, nationality, creed or caste and in the name of One Supreme
Being who is Satyam, Shivam, Advaitam.
The objectives of the University shall also include harmonizing the cultures of India, the East and the West by, among
other things, the admission of students and appointment of adhyapakas from various regions of India and various
countries of the world and by providing incentive thereof.
OTHER INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
LOCATION
Visva-Bharati is ensconced in a setting in the district of Birbhum, about 160 km by road from Kolkata. The nearest
railway station is Bolpur-Santiniketan on the Eastern Railway and nearby air-terminal are Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport,
Durgapur & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, and Kolkata. The University campus at Santiniketan, about 3 km
from the railway station, can be reached in a little over two hours from Kolkata by rail or road. By train it is about 146
km. The University has two campuses, one at Santiniketan and the other at Sriniketan which is about 3km from
Santiniketan. The institutional Bhavanas and Departments are distributed among them.
CLIMATE
Placed on the fringe of the Chhotanagpur plateau, Santiniketan & Sriniketan have a hot dry summer followed by rains
from July to September with an average rainfall of 140 cm and a short bracing winter. The maximum temperature in
the summer exceeds 40o C and the minimum in the winter can be below 5o C. The region is known for its discernible
seasonal changes.
UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSES

The University has six Guest Houses with catering arrangement, in order to provide accommodation to individuals and
groups associated with official visits to Visva-Bharati or guests visiting our campus. The Guest houses are Rathindra
Atithi Griha, Ratan Kuthi, Purbapalli Guest House, International Guest House, SAIL Guest house and Sriniketan
Guest House.
University Guest Houses are equipped with fully furnished 44 standard AC Rooms, 21 Non-AC Rooms and 03 Suites.
All the rooms have attached bathrooms and other essential amenities.
Particulars about charges and other information may be obtained from the University Website. For further details,
kindly e-mail at: [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIP / STIPEND
University merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Stipends on the basis of merit-cum-means are
available for pre-degree, under-graduate and post-graduate students. Some government and private agencies also
award Scholarships for studying in different courses. Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Fellowship for Post Graduate
students is available.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
A number of research fellowships in different fields are awarded by the UGC, CSIR, ICAR, ICHR, DST, INSPIRE,
DAE, ICSSR, Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST/PWD and Maulana Azad Scholarship for minority students etc.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN SCHEME

The University offers selected number of part-time positions of Student Assistants in Library, Mess, and Hostel land in
the field of Physical Education with the monthly allowance of Rs. 250/- per month.
COMPUTER FACILITY
A full-fledged, well-equipped Computer Centre with Internet and software facilities is available for students,
researchers, teachers and administrative employees of the University, subject to the rules and regulations of the Centre.
The Computer Centre is open from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm (Saturday & Sunday closed). However, the campus-wide
WiFi-based internet service is available round-the-clock in support of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education is an integral part of education in Visva-Bharati. Students of Patha-Bhavana go through a
compulsory physical education programme conducted by the Sports Board at Santiniketan with Sub-units at
Sriniketan. It also arranges physical education activities for students throughout the year. Facilities for indoor games
are also available in the hostels. There is a swimming pool of international standard and state of the art gymnasium in
the Vinaya-Bhavana campus of the University. Yoga facilities are also available at Dwijabiram.
SPORTS BOARD
Sports have great importance in Education. Visva-Bharati has gradually developed sports infrastructure in six nodal
areas of sports by organizing inter class competitions, inter department, inter Bhavana and inter university
championships and through conducting various coaching camps for Inter University participation. Patha-Bhavana
and Siksha-Satra student go through compulsory sports activities conducted by the Sports Board for general fitness,
physical and mental health and identification of talented players in early age for higher level of performance.
NCC AND NSS

The University NCC unit has two Junior Division Boys’ Troops at Siksha-Satra, Patha-Bhavana and a Senior Division
Boys’ company and a Girls’ Wing. These wings undertake extra-curricular activities like excursions to army
contingents, cycle expeditions, social services etc.
Under the banner of NSS, the students of this University regularly undertake social welfare programms within and
outside the University. Each Bhavana has a Program Officer whose activities are coordinated by a coordinator.
STUDENTS’ AID FUND

The University operates a Students’ Aid Fund from which students get grants for purchasing books or for
reimbursement of expenditure incurred towards the purchase of medicines or medical check-ups which are not
available in the University hospital.
STUDENTS’ INFORMATION CENTRE

The centre displays information on different courses of studies as well as job-related information from time to time.
TRANSPORT
The University offers limited transport facilities to its students and employees within the campus. The university bus
runs between the two campuses from 6.00 am (every 40 minutes interval) to 6.30 pm.
COMMUNICATION
Nearest rail stations are Bolpur (Santiniketan) and Prantik on the Eastern Railway. Nearby air-terminal are Kazi
Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata.
POST OFFICE
There are two Post offices operating in Santiniketan and Sriniketan respectively offering all postal services including
savings bank facilities. The Sriniketan post office also has a passport information centre.
BANK
The State Bank of India operates a Branch with all services including ATMs, within the University campus. The State
Bank of India has also one branch with e-corner services at Sriniketan. Other National Banks facilities are also
available in Santiniketan/Bolpur.
VISVA-BHARATI PUBLICATION
There is a dedicated sales-counter for Visva-Bharati publications in Chatak Buildings, Santiniketan and Granthana
Vibhaga, Kolkata.
LIBRARY
The University has a well-equipped Central Library including 12 Sectional Libraries and 30 Seminar Libraries named
as Visva-Bharati Library Network (VBLN) which holds old and rare documents including multi-lingual and multi-
discipline books, reports, etc. It also has many important collections like Abanindranath Tagore, Prabodh Chandra
Bagchi, Pramatha Choudhuri, Humayun Kabir, Sati Kumar Chaottopadhyay, Lila Ray, Asok Rudra, and Bangladesh
Collections.
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The libraries in the system are connecting with the campus-wide MHRD WiFi. Cloud-based Library Management
Software LibSys-10 (Unicode web compliant) is being used for automating library activities and services. The Central
Library and most of the Sectional Libraries are wi-fi enabled.
RESOURCES
Sl Resources Total
1 Books 8,66,382
2 e-book 1,22,976
3 Digitized Book 29,911
4 Theses (Digitized) 3,106
5 Theses uploaded Sodhganga 1,274
6 Online Database 16
7 News Paper + Magazine 71
8 Print Journal* 126
9 Online Journals** 7034
(*List may be accessed through the website,
Link– http://visva-bharati-library.in/images/pdf/VBLN_Journals_2022.pdf); **Online Journals: 7,034
(from e-ShodhSindhu, link-http://visva-bharati-library.in/index.php/resources/journals/online-journals/subject-wise).
LIBRARY WEBSITE
The website of Visva-Bharati Library Network can be accessed at http://visva-bharatilibrary.in/ which is the gateway
to Visva-Bharati Library Resources, Services, Facilities and other related issues. All the online resources (from all
sources), Institutional Repository of Articles, Project Reports, Question Papers, Syllabus, Annual Reports, e-
Newsletter can be accessed through the digital library (https://vbudspace.lsdiscovery.in/xmlui), To search/discover
required resources from all resources with a single search through LSDiscovery with OPAC at
https://vbu.lsdiscovery.in/home/dashboard.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Remote Access: To facilitate global access to library resources round the clock.
Discovery Services: To search/discover required resources from all resources with a single search. Link-
https://vbu.lsdiscovery.in/home/dashboard
Plagiarism Detection – The level of plagiarism may be checked through URKUND plagiarism detection software.
Link – http://vusva-bharati-library.in/index.services.urkund-plagiarism-checker
Library Network e-Newsletter – The library has been publishing a monthly e-Newsletter to create awareness amongst
its clientele about the collections, services, activities, and developments. The access link is-
https://vbuspace.lsdiscovery.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/156
Inter Library Loan facility: from the reputed libraries in Indian universities. Link – http://visva-bharati-
library.in/index.php/services/inter-library-loan
Users Friendly Stack – Through bay wise and subject wise guides users can locate their target book(s) within
moments.
Article Delivery Services, Current Awareness Service, Newspaper Clipping Service, Scholarship Awareness, Career
Corner, Textbook Reading Corner, Braille Libraries, supply of Outreach & Publicity Materials, Orientation
Programmes cut out for varied groups, Special Sessions, Workshop/ Training/Demonstration for stakeholders etc. are
some other services rendered by the Library Network.
Visva-Bharati Library is also using Social Network to reach unreachable through YouTube Channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfv9MHVyWy0b0g_reOFaHpw), Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011039705523), WhatsApp Group. Telegram Group, etc.
Reading room service of the Central Library is available on all days of the year including holidays and weekly off-
days except few days.
VBLN is an institutional member of the DELNET, INFLIBNET, American Library Kolkata, ILA, BLA, IASLIC.
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UNIVERSITY HOSTEL FACILITY
There are 10 hostels for senior girls and 14 hostels for senior boys at Visva-Bharati at the university level (Bachelor
Degree onwards).
Students interested in availing hostel should click yes tab for hostel while filling online Visva-Bharati
SAMARTH application form.
It’s important to note that in-view of the limited hostel accommodation the candidates should understand that by
selecting hostel accommodation as ‘yes’ it does not confirm the hostel facilities for the applicants, it would be allotted
through the merit and distance score after the applicant gets the admission.
DURATION OF STAY IN THE HOSTEL

Accommodation is allowed initially for the current semester to be renewed subsequently subject to continuing
registration and fulfilling academic requirements. The final semester boarders will have to vacate the rooms within
seven days from the date of the last examination. Other boarders will also have to proceed on leave within seven days
from the date of last examination.
RESERVATION RULES: The percentage of reservation is strictly followed as per GOI rules for admission to hostels.
ALLOTMENT OF ROOMS TO JRF/SRF/RESEARCH ASSOCIATES WORKING ON PROJECTS IN THE
UNIVERSITY
 The maximum duration of stay is 3 years; one year extension can be availed only once.
 The monthly rent of the seats will be 10% of the monthly fellowship/HRA received by the JRF/SRF/RET
qualified candidates
DISCLIPINES FOR HOSTEL(S) BOARDER(S)

 The residents should be back to their respective hostels latest by 9.00 pm (it may change as per decision of
the authority on specific occasions).
 Non-resident visitors are allowed in the guest rooms only during the presence of the host boarders.
 The hostel resident(s) on account of harbouring unauthorized person(s) in his/her room would be fined Rs.
1000/- and Rs. 2000/- in the first and second instance. If found guilty for the 3rd time he/she will be evicted
from the hostel.
 Proctor/Dy. Proctor/Wardens/any other authorized university official can visit any hostel or individual
rooms without informing any border/warden to carry out surprise checks in the hostel.
EVICTION FROM HOSTEL

Hostel residents may be fined or evicted on the following grounds:
 Loss or damage to hostel property
 Acts of intimidation, drinking of alcoholic beverages and consumption of banned/addictive substances,
riotous behaviour, keeping of pets, cooking of food, gambling, harbouring of unauthorized persons,
ragging/hazing or abetment to ragging/hazing, non-payment of hostel dues, any other act deemed as against
the rules and regulations of the university, etc.
 Holding of meetings or staying out of the hostel without prior permission of the authority.
MESS FACILITIES
There are mess facilities in hostels of the university
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Indoor and outdoor games, Yoga, Meditation, Cable TV, Gymnasium facilities etc.
REFECTORY AND CANTEEN FACILITIES
There are altogether several hostel kitchens at Santiniketan and Sriniketan including one general kitchen for girls and
one girls’ kitchen at Patha-Bhavana (school section), besides, there are two general canteens in the campus.
Please visit the Visva-Bharati Hostel Website www.visvabharati-hostel.com for more details.
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UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE
Free medical treatment is provided to all students (both residential and day scholars) of the University at University
Hospitals: Pearson Memorial Hospital located at Santiniketan and C.F. Andrews Hospital located at Sriniketan.
Health Insurance at a nominal fee of Rs. 230/- per annum is mandatory for all Students. Sum insured for each student
is Rs. 50,000/- (yearly basis), terms and conditions to be applied.
POLICY COVERAGE:
 Section – I: Mediclaim: Sum Insured of each student – Rs. 50,000/- (Yearly Basis)
 Section – II: Personal Accident cover to students: On the event of Personal Accident of the student resulting
in Death the parent or Legal Guardian of the insured student will be paid an amount of Rs. 2.00 lacs as
compensation. For permanent disability of the student, the student will be paid an amount of Rs. 2.00 lacs as
compensation.
 Section – III: Personal Accident cover to parent: on the event of Personal Accident of the Parent or Legal
Guardian resulting in Death/Permanent disability, the parent or Legal Guardian of the insured student will be
paid an amount of Rs. 3.00 lacs as compensation.
 Section – IV: Education expenses after death of parent/Legal Guardian: Over and above Rs. 3.00 lacs
compensation, expenses incurred to study during the insurance policy period will be covered up to (Rs.
6,000/- to Rs. 36,000/-). This is applicable up to Master Degree.
 Age Limit: 4 to 30 years
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. Students enrolled at Visva-Bharati must recognize their responsibilities to this University, to the teachers, to the
officials and to fellow students bearing in mind the prestige and the reputation of the institution. Failure to
maintain appropriate standard of conduct, decency and decorum will attract disciplinary action. Students have to
participate in the monthly cleanliness drive in second Thursday of each month.
2. Students shall have to attend classes regularly. At least 75% attendance is required to appear in the examination.
Students who have attendance between 75% and 60% have to pay Rs. 500/- as fine to appear Semester
Examination. Students failing to have 60% attendance will not be allowed to appear in the Examination. In such
cases, those students have to repeat the course once again.
3. Attending University functions/festivals/scheduled events including weekly prayer (Mandir) is mandatory.
4. Formal dress for attending functions/festivals: white dhoti/pyjama & Punjabi/kurta for boys and white sari for
girls.
5. Students should not possess mobile phones or any other electronic device for communication in the
classrooms/seminar halls/examination halls/library/any other place of academic interest within the University.
6. Consequent upon the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on curbing Ragging in educational institutions,
it has been decided that, if any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, the student concerned shall
be given liberty to explain and it his/her explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority will expel him/her
from the university.
7. Visva-Bharati is committed to implementation of a ‘Zero Tolerance Policy towards sexual harassment’ and
maintenance of a campus free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual assault at all levels.
8. Misconduct: Student misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Disruption of classroom activities or hindering the learning of other students anywhere in the University,
b. Cheating on assignments or examinations,
c. Behaviour which interferes significantly with the normal operation of the University, disrupts education,
challenges the health or safety of staff or students, or damages University property,
d. The possession and/or use of intoxicating beverages on campus,
e. The possession of illicit drugs on the campus,
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f. Falsification of documents or the supply of false information in order to obtain admission,
g. The possession of weapons,
h. The failure to return loaned materials to settle debts with the University.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines as above shall invite strict disciplinary action.
9. All students are to attend the congregational service at the Mandir on Wednesday morning.
10. All students are to participate in the various co-curricular activities of the institution and actively share in the
corporate community life of the Ashrama. All students must attend the different functions and festivals of the
Ashrama.
11. Resident students, except foreign students who are permitted to take meals in the University Guest House, must
take their meals – principal and light meals in the Refectory at appointed hours, perform the duties allotted to them
by the Refectory Committee and observe general rules of courtesy and discipline in the Refectory.
12. Resident students must take care to keep their respective rooms clean and tidy.
13. They must not cause any damage to any University property and must not tamper with electric installations in their
hostels. Students will be liable to charge for any wilful damage of university property. Use of unauthorized fans,
heaters, electric stoves etc. is forbidden.
14. All students must return to their respective rooms after the last retiring bell and observe silence. They are not to
go into the rooms of other students after the last retiring bell. None will be allowed to go out of the premises after
the last retiring bell without the permission of the Adhyaksha/Proctor/Warden/Paridarsika.
15. Students returning to the hostels beyond the last retiring bell must sign the gate-book with the
Supdt./Warden/Paridarsika.
16. No outsider or day-scholar or resident of a different hostel will be allowed to visit the boarders of a dormitory
outside specified hours to be notified by the Adhyaksha//Proctor/Warden/Paridarsika. In particular, no male
student is allowed to remain within the premises of girls’ hostels after the evening Upasana.
17. Students are to take permission of the Warden/Paridarsika/Adhyaksha while going out of the campus of the
University and must obtain leave before they go out of station.
18. Students desirous of leaving station will be required to apply for leave in the prescribed form. All leave
applications must be submitted through the Warden/Paridarsika to the Adhyaksha. No student will leave station
before the leave prayed for is granted in writing.
19. Students are requested to maintain required minimum percentage of attendance in classes to be eligible to sit for
any examination under the semester or annual system.
20. Visva-Bharati has a separate Cell to protect the rights of SC/ST/OBC candidates of both students and employees.
The guidelines followed for this based on the link – https://tribal.nic.in/actRules/preventionofAtricities.pdf To
register complaints related to any act of discrimination by members of faculty/staff against SC/ST students on the
grounds of their social origin, SC/ST students may lodge their complaint by email at complaints.sct@visva-
bharati.ac.in
Students Grievance Cell is also there for taking care in any kind of grievance and University also has an Anti-
Ragging Committee (https://visvabharati.ac.in/files/400250522_University_Anti-
Ragging_Committee_2022_250522.pdf) based on the link –
https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/ragging/minuterag230409pdf. University has an Internal Complain Committee
(ICC) for taking special care on harassment of both female employees and girl students who are supposed to
submit their grievances through the mail [email protected]. The guideline from the link –
https://saksham.ugc.ac.in/content/downloads/7203627_UGC_regulations-harassment.pdf) is taken into
consideration to resolve the issues.
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ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE FEMALE
STUDENTS
1. Boarders of Girls’ Hostels with annexes must return straightway to their hostels after the evening Upasana and
also after taking meals in the Refectory.
2. Except in the Sangit-Bhavana Block, music and dance are strictly forbidden during the study period.
3. (a) On Saturday and Sunday and notified University holidays visiting hours at the girl's hostels will be observed
from 8.30 am to 10.00 am and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
(b) On other days visiting hours will be as specified by the respective controlling officer of the Hostels.
4. No outsider or day-scholar or resident male student will be allowed to visit girl boarders in their hostels outside the
hours as indicated above.
5. The female students will take permission from the Paridarsika while going out of the campus of the University and
must obtain leave in writing before they go out of the station.
6. Only such persons as having been approved by the natural guardians of students at the time of admission will be
allowed to visit the boarders of the Girls Hostels at appointed hours as mentioned in rule No. 4 above, except that
in case of emergency, special permission may be granted by the Paridarsika to any person to see the boarder
concerned at any time. Visitors are not allowed to visit the Girls’ Hostel ordinarily after 8.00 pm.
7. Boarders wishing to call at the house of their local guardians may be permitted to go and stay with their local
guardians on Sundays and on university holidays on the production of a letter of request from the local guardian to
that effect.
8. Female students shall not be allowed to meet visitors at the Guest House without the previous permission of the
Paridarsika. Female students shall not be allowed to go anywhere outside the Ashrama area without proper escorts
authorized by the Paridarsika or the Adhyaksha of the Bhavana concerned.
9. Permission of the Paridarsika will be required for keeping guests.
ID NUMBER ALLOTMENT
ID will be allotted to the newly admitted students in the following format.

Bhavana Code Programme Code Subject Code Year of Admission Sl. No.
Example
Bhasha Bhavana- 01, BA-11, Chinese-101, Year of Admission-23, Sl No. 01: ID- 01111012301
Bhavana Code Programme Code Subject Code Year of Admission Sl. No.
0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 1
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UNIVERSITY FEE STRUCTURE
FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG/ DIPLOMA/ADVANCED DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE

UG Programmes of Bhasha, Vidya, Kala, Science Stream of Siksha Bhavana and Palli Siksha Bhavana UG Programmes of Palli Samgathana Vibhaga
Sangit and Vinaya Bhavana
(Science/Agriculture)
Sl. FEES Head 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year
No. Gen, SC, ST UR, SC, ST Gen, OBC & SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC SC, ST Gen, SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST
OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD EWS & EWS & PWD OBC & PWD & EWS & PWD
EWS EWS Scien Agricult Scien Agricult EWS
ce ure ce ure
1 Tuition Fee 840 840 840 840 840 840 840
2 Admission Fee 2000 2000 2000 4000 2000 4000 4000 4000
Registration/Renewal of
3 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
registration
4 Laboratory Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500
5 Library Admission Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
6 Examination Fee ****
7 Marksheet Fee****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Students Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Students Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee 500 500 500 500
15 Co-Curricular Fee
16 Games Fee
17 Practice Teaching Fee
18 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Library Caution Deposit
19 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
(refundable)
Laboratory Caution Deposit
20 200 200 200 200
(refundable)
21 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
22 Residence Fee #
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 6080 5240 2080 1240 6780 8780 5940 7940 2580 1740 8580 7740 2580 1740
#Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted in Hostel as per applicable fees.
***Medical Insurance fee is subject to change.
****Examination (Rs. 500) & Mark sheet (Rs. 100) fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination section.
Fees Structure applicable for Foreign Students: (a) Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table;
(b) Students admitted from NON-SAARC Countries have to pay five times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table.
Total Admission fee for Certificate / Skill development course (duration up to six months) amounts to Rs. 1,250/-
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR PG PROGRAMMES
Humanities Stream (except Science Stream Social Science Stream Teacher Education
Sl No J&MC)
(Arts/Fine Arts/ Music) (Science/ Agriculture) (Social Work) Physical Education (M.P.Ed) M.Ed Course
Fees Head 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Gen, Gen, SC, ST SC, ST
Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST OBC & OBC & & & Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST
OBC & & OBC & & EWS EWS PWD PWD OBC & & OBC & & OBC & & OBC & & OBC & & OBC & & OBC & &
EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD
Agricult Agricult
Science Science
ure ure
1 Tuition Fee 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
2 Admission Fee 3000 3000 3000 6000 3000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000
3 Registration/Renewal of 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
registration
4 Laboratory Fee 750 750 750 750 750 750
5 Library Admission Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
6 Examination Fee****
7 Mark sheet Fee****
8 Sports Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 250 250 250 250
11 Student's Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee 500 500 500 500
15 Co-Curricular Fee 250 250 250 250
16 Games Fee 500 500 500 500 60 60 60 60
18 Course Fee (for two 5000 5000 5000 5000
semesters)
19 Caution Money 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
(refundable)
20 Library Caution Deposit 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
(refundable)
21 Laboratory Caution 200 200 200 200
Deposit (refundable)
22 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
23 Residence Fee #
24 Medical Insurance 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Fee***
Grand Total 7610 6410 2560 1360 8560 11560 7360 10360 3310 2110 11110 9910 3060 1860 10920 9720 3070 1870 13440 13440 6190 6190
# Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted in Hostel as per applicable fees. Fees Structure applicable for Foreign Students:
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
*Students admitted from NON-SAARC Countries have to pay five times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
***Medical Insurance fees are subject to change.*
Only foreign students applying through ICCR will be allowed to pay their fees at par with Indian students.
**** Examination (Rs.500) (for M.Ed. Rs.1200) & Mark sheet (Rs.100) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG/PG PROGRAMMES (CJMC & ISERC)
Humanities Stream Science Stream
Sl No Fees Head (Journalism & Mass Communication) (Integrated Science)

1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year
Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST &
EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD
1 Tuition Fee 5000 5000 1500 1500
2 Admission Fee 5000 5000 3000 3000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 Laboratory Fee 5000 5000 5000 5000 600 600 600 600
5 Library Admission Fee 200 200 200 200
7 Mark sheet Fee ****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Student's Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee
16 Games Fee
18 Course Fee (for two semesters) 8000 8000 8000 8000
19 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500
20 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300
21 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable) 200 200
22 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50
23 Residence Fee #
24 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 26290 21290 19240 14240 8590 7090 3340 1840
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
***** Examination (Rs.500) & Mark sheet (Rs.100) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR B.P.Ed. AND B.Ed. PROGRAMMES
Teacher Education
Sl No Fees Head Physical Education (B.P.Ed) B.Ed Course

1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD
PWD
1 Tuition Fee 1200 1200 840 840
2 Admission Fee 4000 4000 6000 6000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 Laboratory Fee
5 Library Admission Fee 150 150 150 150
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120
9 Students Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 50 50 50 50
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 120 120 120 120
11 Students Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 100 100 100 100
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 50
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 100 100 100 100
14 Field Work Fee
15 Co-Curricular Fee 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
16 Games Fee 500 500 500 500
17 Practice Teaching Fee 600 600 600 600
18 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500
19 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable)
21 Residence Fee #
22 ID Card Fee 50 50 50 50
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 9070 7870 3070 1870 9660 8820 2460 1620
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
**** Examination (Rs.1000) & Mark sheet (Rs.400 Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Ph. D Course Ph. D Course
(Humanities/ Social Science) (Science/Agriculture)
(Sangit/Fine Arts)
Sl No Fees Head
1st year 2nd year - 6th year 1st year 2nd year - 6th year
Gen, OBC Gen, OBC & SC, ST & SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST &
PWD & EWS PWD
Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST & & EWS EWS PWD
EWS PWD EWS PWD
Science Agriculture Science Agriculture
1 Tuition Fee
2 Admission Fee 8000 8000 8000 10000 8000 10000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
4 Laboratory Fee 750 750 750 750 750 750
5 Library Admission Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500
6 Examination Fee****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Student's Aid Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
14 Field Work Fee
16 Games Fee
18 Caution Money (refundable) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
19 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300 300 300
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable) 200 200 200 200
21 Internet Fees 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
22 Course Work Fees 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
23 ID Card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50
24 Residence Fee #
25 Medical Insurance Fee *** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 15090 15090 1140 1140 16040 18040 16040 18040 1890 1890
**** Examination (Rs.1000) & Mark sheet (Rs.400 Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR SCHOOL
Humanities Stream Science Stream
SL NO Fees Head
Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students
IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII IX/X/XI Upto IX/X/X Upto Class IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII IX/X/X Upto IX/X/XI/ Upto
Class I/ VIII I/ Class VIII XII Class VIII
UR, SC, ST UR, SC, ST /XII UR, SC, ST UR, OBC SC, ST
VIII
OBC & & OBC & & XII OBC& & PWD & & PWD XII
EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS EWS
1 Tuition Fee 600 1200 1200 3000 3000 600 1200 1200 3000 3000
2 Admission Fee 1000 1000 3000 3000 5000 5000 1000 1000 2000 2000 5000 5000
3 Registration/Renewal of 250 250 500 500 1250 1250 250 250 500 500 1250 1250
registration
4 Laboratory Fee
5 Library Admission Fee 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 50 50 125 125
7 Marksheet Fee ****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 240 240 600 600 120 120 240 240 600 600
9 Student's Amenities Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
10 Medical Fee 120 120 240 240 600 600 120 120 240 240 600 600
11 Student's Aid Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
12 Development Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
13 Cultural Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
14 Magazine Fee 70 70 70 70 140 140 350 350 70 70 70 70 140 140 350 350
15 Dinalipi (School Diary) 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125
16 News Letter 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125
17 Ashram Sammilani 30 30 30 30 60 60 150 150 30 30 30 30 60 60 150 150
18 Caution Money (refundable) 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
19 Library Caution Deposit 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
(refundable)
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit 100 100 200 200 500 500
(refundable)
21 Residence Fee # 900 0 900 0 1800 1800 4500 4500 900 0 900 0 1800 1800 4500 4500
22 ID Card Fee 50 50 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 50 50 100 100 250 250
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 3845 2345 1330 430 8460 8460 18305 18305 3945 2445 1330 430 7660 7660 18805 18805
***Medical Insurance fees are subject to change.
**** Examination (Rs.100) & Mark sheet (Rs.50) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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LIST OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA/INSTITUTE WITH THE COURSE OFFERED AND CODE NUMBERS
Bhavana/Vibhaga Bhavana/Vibhaga Code Programme Programme Code No.
Bhasha-Bhavana (Institute of B.A. (Honours)
11
Languages, Literature & Culture) M.A.
12
Diploma
14
Advanced Diploma
01 15
Certificate
16
One Year Course for Foreign
17
Students
18
Ph.D.
Vidya-Bhavana (Institute of B.A. (Honours) 21
Humanities and Social Sciences) M.A. 22
02
One Yr. Course for Foreign Students 27
Ph.D. 28
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of B.Sc. (Honours)
31
Science) M.Sc. (Inclu. Five Year Integrated
03 32
M.Sc.)
33
Ph.D.
Sangit-Bhavana (Institute of B.P.A (Honours)
41
Music, Dance & Drama) M.P.A
42
Certificate
43
04 One Year Course for Foreign
45
Students
47
Skill Development Course in Esraj
46
Ph.D.
Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine B.F.A. (Honours)
Arts & Crafts) M.F.A. 51
Diploma 52
Advanced Diploma 53
Certificate 54
05 PG-Diploma leading to MFA in 55
History of Art 56
One Year Course for Foreign 57
Students 58
One Year Course for Indian Students 59
Ph.D.
Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga B.S.W. (Honours)
61
(Institute of Rural Reconstruction) M.S.W.
62
Bachelor of Rural Studies (Honours) 63
Master of Rural Studies
64
06 M.A. in Rural Management
65
B.Des. 66
M.Des.
68
Ph.D.
69
Skill development course in folk Music
Palli-Siksha Bhavana (Institute of B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
71
Agriculture) M.Sc. (Ag.)(Hort.)/M.Sc. Animal
07 72
Science (Poultry)
73
Ph.D.
Vinaya-Bhavana (Institute of B.Ed. 81
Education) M.Ed. 82
M.A. (Education) 83
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physical Education 85
B.P.E.D. 86
08
M.P.E.D. 87
B.Sc. (Hons.) Yoga 84
M.Sc. Yoga 80
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga 89
Ph.D. 88
Patha-Bhavana (Institute of Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Science)
91
Elementary, Secondary and 09 Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree
92
Higher Secondary Education) (Humanities)
Siksha-Satra (Institute of Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Science)
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Elementary, Secondary and 10 Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree
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Higher Secondary Education) (Humanities)
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NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY (NEP): 2020
Visva Bharati is introducing National Educational Policy: 2020 for the Undergraduate Programmes from the
academic session 2023-24. The curriculum for the four-year Undergraduate Programmes of Visva-Bharati, is
primarily based on the regulations of Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes by Visva-
Bharati under the guideline of UGC & MHRD, Govt. of India in light of National Education Policy: 2020
1. Structure of Course: Four Years Undergraduate course will be comprised of the following –
 Discipline-Specific Course - Major & Minor
 Multi-disciplinary course
 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
 Skill Enhancement Course
 Value Added Course
 Internship
 Research Project/Dissertation
2. Duration of Course:
Undergraduate (Honours) is a four-year duration program with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry
options, with appropriate certifications such as:
 An Undergraduate Certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters) of study in the chosen fields of
study.
 An Undergraduate Diploma after 2-years (4 semesters) program of study.
 An Undergraduate Degree after 3-years (6 semesters) program of study.
 An Undergraduate Honours after 4-year (8 semesters) program of study. If the student completes a
rigorous research project in their major area(s) of study in the 4th year of Undergraduate degree
(Honours with research).
3. Awarding Undergraduate Certificate, Undergraduate Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, Undergraduate
Honours Degree, Undergraduate Honours with Research Degree.
 Undergraduate Certificate: Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured
at-least 42 credits will be awarded an Undergraduate Certificate if, in addition, they complete one
vocational course of 4 credits. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree program within three
years and complete the degree program within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
 Undergraduate Diploma: Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured
at-least 82 credits will be awarded an Undergraduate Diploma if, in addition, they complete one
vocational course of 4 credits. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree program within three
years and complete the degree program within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
 3-years Undergraduate Degree: Students who wish to undergo a 3 years Undergraduate program will be
awarded Undergraduate Degree in major discipline after successful completion of three years, securing
at-least 128 credits.
 4-years Undergraduate Degree (Honours): A four years Undergraduate Honours Degree in the major
discipline will be awarded to those who completed four years degree program with at-least 168 credits.
 4-year Undergraduate Degree (Honours with Research): Student(s) who secure 75% marks and above in
the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the undergraduate level can choose a research
stream in the fourth year. They should complete a research project or dissertation under the guidance of a
faculty member having a Ph.D. The research project/dissertation will be in the major discipline. The
students who secure at-least 168 credits, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation are
awarded Undergraduate Degree (Honours with Research).
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES TO SCHOOLS FOR 2023-24
For the academic session 2023-24, Visva-Bharati will admit students in different classes under Schools of Visva-
Bharati.
1. MODALITIES FOR ADMISSION ARE SPECIFIED IN THE RELEVANT SECTION IN EACH
SCHOOLS/BHAVANA.
Students must apply through ONLINE: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
2. The modalities of Admission Test (wherever applicable), dates, notifications for the different classes will be
informed from time to time on Visva-Bharati Website/ Admission Portal/ School Notice Board.
3. Selection will be made for Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala and Santosh Pathshala through online/offline
lottery system or otherwise and details will be announced in due course through university admission
portal.
4. The qualifying marks of Admission Test shall be 30% for General & EWS candidates and 27% for OBC
candidates (wherever applicable). There shall be no qualifying marks in case of SC & ST candidates.
5. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.
6. Applicants must produce their original final mark sheet of previous examinations and other relevant
documents along with self-attested photo-copies at the time of application to various classes, failing
which his/her candidature will not be considered for admission. In case of online provisional admission,
the original documents will be verified by the Bhavana/ School concerned during new normal. If any
discrepancy is identified during verification, his/her provisional admission will be treated as cancelled.
7. In case of grading system in 10th board result, the applicants must obtain the percentage of marks for their
grades mentioned in the mark sheets otherwise the minimum marks in the range against the grade will be
considered for the calculation.
8. Candidates coming from other Institution/ Schools must submit Transfer Certificates / School Leaving
Certificates from their respective Institution/ Schools within 3(Three) months from the date of their admission
to the University as per rules; otherwise their admission are liable to be cancelled.
9. Candidates should collect, on their own, information about the exact dates of publication of the results of the
admission tests 2023-2024 from the University website/ Admission Portal /offices of the respective Schools.
10. Admission to Class XI for the Schools will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary Level
(Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2022 & 2023 (excluding the additional subject).
11. Total intake capacity printed in the Prospectus for class XI is applicable for the external (Day Scholar/
Residential) candidates only.
12. The candidates must bring Medical fitness certificate from any hospital or doctor with registration number at
the time of admission/ physical class during new normal.
13. The medical Insurance is mandatory. All candidates are requested to pay medical Insurance fee. Amount will
be taken as shown in the School Fee structure in the Prospectus.
14. It is mandatory for all admitted students to be presented in the class (Online/Offline) for first seven working
days from the commencement of class. Otherwise, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled.
15. 15% of intake capacity at the university level will be made available for international students/ foreign
students which will be calculated as supernumerary seats.5% of seats out of the 15% supernumerary seats for
admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and southeast Asia.
16. Applicants are advised to visit Visva-Bharati website: http://www.visvabharati.ac.in or Admission Portal:
https://www.vbadmission.in/ for any updates (inclusion/omission) at regular intervals.
17. Candidates must be very careful during entry of the marks obtained in the Class X board examinations on the
basis of which merit list will be prepared for class XI Admission. No claimed shall be entertained subsequently
for data entry mistake committed by the applicant at the time of online application.
18. A. Merit List for admission to class XI will be made based on the results of 10th or equivalent
examination.
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I. Merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of aggregate marks obtained at the secondary level
(Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2022 & 2023 (aggregate marks will be calculated
excluding additional subject).
II. If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list, preference will be given in the following order:
a) The candidate securing higher marks in English in class X board examination conducted by a recognized
Board/Council/University/Institute.
b)The candidate senior by date of birth.
Example Sample 1:
Marks obtained: English-90, Bengali-80, Physical Science-95, Mathematics-98, Life Science-90, Geography-
90, History -98, Additional Subject-89. The aggregate marks (English-90, Bengali-80, Physical Science-95,
Mathematics-98, Life Science-90, Geography-90, History -98) is equal to 641.
18. B Merit List for admission to class II - VIII will be made based on the results of Admission Test (Online/
Offline).
I) Merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of Admission Test.
II) If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list, preference will be given to the candidate senior by
date of birth.
19. Admit cards for Admission Tests (wherever applicable) to be collected from the respective Schools.
20. Applicants will have to report at least one and a half hours before the commencement of admission tests if it is
conducted through offline mode.
21. Students against whom disciplinary action has been taken for indiscipline/anti-institutional activities etc. shall
not be eligible for admission to the university academic programme.
22. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court, District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta High
Court.
23. Reservation Guidelines for admission
a. Reservation in admission to all courses of the University shall strictly be done as per Government of
India Rules.
b. Percentage of Reservation: Not less than 5% seats for PWD candidates, 15% seats for SC candidates, 7.5 %
seats for ST candidates, 27% seats for OBC candidates and 10% for EWS candidates.
c. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
[UGC (MHRD) order F.No.81-1/2019 (CU) dated 18th January. 2019] CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS:
i. Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family
has gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh) only are to be identified as EWSs for
benefit of reservation, Income shall also include income from all sources i.e., salary, agriculture, business,
profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application. Further candidates whose family owns
or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the
family income:
 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
 Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft and above;
 Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
 Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
ii. The property held by a “Family” in different locations places/cities would be clubbed while applying the
land of property holding test to determine EWS status.
iii. The term “Family” for the purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the and 18 years
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Income and Asset certificate issuing Authority and Verification of certificate:
a) The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate
issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and Asset certificate issued by any one of the following
authorities in the prescribed format only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS:
 District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy
Commissioner/1St class stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive
Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner;
 Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate;
 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
 Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides,
b) The officers who issue the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant documents
following due process as prescribed by the respective state/UT.
c) The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the closing
date for receipt of application.
iv. Relaxation of Marks: 5% marks for PWD candidates and 10% marks for OBC candidates in minimum
qualifying marks/standard. SC/ST candidates passed in qualifying examination shall be admitted in the
order of merit going down the interest merit list up to the point necessary to fulfil their reservation
percentage and no restriction of percentage shall be applicable in this regard.
v. Only ‘non-creamy non layer’ OBC candidates as per ‘Central list of OBC’ (http://www.ncbc.nic.in/user-
panel/centralliststateview.aspx)shall get the benefit of reservation in admission.
vi. PWD, SC, ST and OBC candidates shall have to produce original disability certificate/caste certificate
issued by competent authority at the time of admission.
vii. Any change in Govt. of India Reservation policy prior to the date of admission shall be applicable during
the admission process.
viii. Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates should be issued by appropriate
authorities authorized by the respective Government in this regard within their respective jurisdictions (e.g.
District Magistrate/District Collector/ Additional District Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Officer/Sub-
Divisional Magistrate)/ Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency
Magistrate/Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar/Deputy Commissioners/First Class Stipendiary
Magistrate/ Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/ Collector of Stamp Revenue, Calcutta/Deputy
Collector of Land Revenue, Calcutta). Certificates issued by an appropriate authority, who have been
authorized by the Government to issue such certificates in case of candidates claiming to be Scheduled
Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates and ordinarily residing within such jurisdictions, may only be accepted.
ix. Category Certificates (OBC Non Creamy layer/SC/ST/EWS/PWD), issued by competent authority.
Validity period of OBC Certificate is three (03) years (If the OBC certificate is older than (03) three years,
current year OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) issued by S.D.O or Equivalent officials is mandatory, for
EWS it is one (01) year and PWD certificate validity as mentioned in the certificate. No request for further
timing will be entertained
Differently Abled Persons (Divyangan)
(Certificates from at least Sub-Divisional level Govt. hospitals are necessary) Minimum degree of disability should
be 40% in order to be eligible for any benefits.
Orthopaedically Handicapped/Locomotor Disability/Cerebral palsy:
The Orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which cause an interference
with the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and joints. All cases of orthopedically handicapped persons
would be covered under this category.
Visually Handicapped (Bind and partially blind)
A person inflicted with any of the following disabilities shall be considered;
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 Total absence of sight
 With visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses
 With limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or worse
The Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates should possess the latest certificates issued by an authorized hospital
under the Govt. of India/State Governments.
Hearing Impairment/Deafness
The deaf are those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purposes of life. They do not hear
or understand sounds at all events with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having
hearing loss for more than 60 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss of hearing in both ears.
 Certificate of Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc.) must be produced during counselling. Panel and the next
candidate in the panel will be given the chance.
 Presence of Natural Guardian of a Candidate during admission is desirable.
The Differently abled (PWD) candidates with not less than 40% disability shall be given a relaxation in the
minimum eligibility in the qualifying examination of 5%
24. Application fees:
Category For first Application For 2nd Application to another

school, VB
For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
25. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates have to apply through our online application system http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in The
online application allows the candidate to provide all information and also to upload scanned photograph (4 cm x 3
cm) and signature.
26. The application fee in case of an online application may be paid by any one of the following ways:
 Candidate can make the payment online using any of the online payment methods of Net Banking, Debit
Card, Credit Card , payment through mobiles (A nominal TDR charge would be applicable). Candidates
would get INSTANT confirmation of their payments and submissions when they pay through online
payment methods as listed.
No Cash payment will be allowed
Prospective candidates are advised to visit Visva-Bharati website/ Admission portal (www.visva-bharati.ac.in or
https://www.vbadmission.in/) at regular intervals for updates.
27. Rights of cancellation or selection/admission lie with the Admission Committee of the Institute concerned: The
University reserves the right to limit the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test (wherever
applicable).
28. Admission Test Centres: Admission Tests for the school (wherever applicable) will be held at Santiniketan and
Sriniketan. The dates and venues will be notified on the University website/ Admission portal/Bhavana notice
board. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on the University website/ Admission
portal/Bhavana notice board. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on the University
website/ Admission portal/Bhavana notice board.
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29. Important Dates and Times:
Submission of Application (Online) Deadline of all courses
Online publication of Merit list /Rank list To be announced in the University Admission
Portal:(http://visvabharatiadmission,samarth.edu.in or
Admission from First Merit List https://www.vbadmission.in/
Admission from Second Merit List
Commencement of Classes Details of Counselling Process will be notified in due

course of time
*Not more than one type of relaxation shall be granted to any candidate.
30. The date and the time for admission test in mentioned are tentative and subject to change as per the decision of
the University considering Covid-19 pandemic.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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PATHA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
CODE NO: 09
Patha-Bhavana, the poets School, was originally founded as Brahmacharya Ashrama in 1901 by Rabindranath
Tagore in the model of Tapovana education. The idea of making it an institute ‘where the world meets in a ‘single
nest’ (yatra viswambhabatyekanidam) led to its growth as a University, Visva-Bharati in 1922. Brahmacharya
Ashrama was later renamed as Patha-Bhavana in 1924. Visva-Bharati was made a Central University an institution
of National Importance in 1951 by an act of the parliament.
Patha-Bhavana still upholds Tagore’s idea of education, which he conceived as a going beyond rote learning to add
to the complete development of an individual. It was, and still is a deviation from other conventional institutions.
Tagore tried to develop a curriculum which would be different from only text-based learning. Facilities are there to
let one’s sensitive heart feel a harmony that exists in nature and to be one with it. Joy, freedom mutual trust, co-
operation are the basic principles. At Patha-Bhavana classes are still held in open air under the trees. Various
activities are designed to help children learn the value of innovation and creativity. Along with the normal school
subjects, students are exposed paintings, Clay modelling, handicraft and other creative assignments. Every student
has to take part in music and dance. All these are given equal importance in learning process.
Till today, Ashram Sammilani (the students’ council), founded by the Poet himself in 1912 and important aspect of
his educational idea, aims at developing self-reliance, self-discipline and self-restraint among students. It has
several wings and notable among them are the activities Sahitya-Vibhaga (Literary Unit), Seva Vibhaga (Social
Service), Paribesh Vibhaga (Environment) and Vichar Sabha (Judiciary). Attending weekly prayer meetings at the
Upasana Griha, participating games and sports and different festivals of the University are part of life of a student
of Patha-Bhavana.
As was envisaged Patha-Bhavana is primarily a residential institution, though there is provision to study as a day-
scholar as well. It is a co-educational institution. It imparts education from K. G. to Class XII. The medium of
instruction is primarily Bengali. However, facilities of learning in English are provided to students whose mother
tongue is other than Bengali. Students appear in ‘School Certificate Examination’ after Class X and Pre-Degree
Examination after Class XII, both conducted by “Visva-Bharati”.
The academic session for Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala and Patha-Bhavana up to Class X is January to December
every year. The academic session for Pre-Degree course commences in June every year.
ADMISSION TO MRINLINI ANANDA PATHSHALA
Mrinalini Ananda Pathsala, established in memory of Rabindranath’s wife Mrinalini Devi, is the nursery unit of
Patha-Bhavana Children move on to Patha-Bhavana on completion of two years of learning at the Pathsala.
Children are admitted to Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala at 4+ years. An advertisement for admission to Mrinalini
Aananda Pathshala is generally published in the university website www.visva-bharati.ac.in in September every
year. Application can be done through online mode. Candidates are selected on the basis of computerized random
selection generally in December every year. Classes commence in January next year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLASS II
Residential Students and day scholars are admitted to Class II. The age of the candidates should be 7+ years. An
advertisement for admission to Class II is generally published in the university website: www.visva-bharati.ac.in in
September every year. Application Forms can be downloaded from the university website. Candidates are selected
on the basis of an admission test. The admission test is generally held in December every year. Classes commence
in January next year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO OTHER CLASSES
For admission to other classes [between classes III to VIII], admission will be opened subject to availability of
seats. Necessary notification will be published on the University admission portal in due time.
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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO PRE - DEGREE PROGRAMME (10+2)
Online applications are invited for Admission of students to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level). External residential
candidates are admitted to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level) in Patha-Bhavana. For external admission to class XI in
the academic year 2023-24, candidate who have successfully completed the class 10th level Board Examination
from any board in the year 2022 & 2023, will be eligible to apply (subject to fulfilment of eligibility marks).
Course Stream Eligibility Intake Capacity
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Tot
Pre-Degree Science 80% marks in 72% marks in 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level) aggregate and 80 % in aggregate and 72% in
Code: 911 mathematics in mathematics in
Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
or equivalent or equivalent
examination examination
Pre-Degree Humanities 70% marks in 63% marks in 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level) aggregate in aggregate in
Code: 912 Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination.
 Staff-wards may also apply if he/she fulfils the above-mentioned eligibility criteria.
 Integrated students from Patha Bhavan, Visva-Bharati who have successfully completed the School Certificate
Examination 2023 of Visva-Bharati will be admitted directly. The requisite percentage for Integrated students
is as follows:
Course Stream Eligibility

For UR candidates For OBC candidates
Pre-Degree (+2 level) Science 70% marks in aggregate and 63% marks in aggregate and 63% in
Code: 911 70% in mathematics in School mathematics in School Certificate
Certificate Examination Examination
Pre-Degree (+2 level) Humanities Pass marks in aggregate in Pass marks in aggregate in School
Code: 912 School Certificate Examination Certificate Examination
For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in School Certificate Examination.
Course of Study and subject offered:

A candidate will have to select two core subjects (with English as one of the subjects) and four elective subjects from the list
given below:
Course Core Subjects Elective Subjects (one from each group)
Pre-Degree Science Any one from Bengali/ Hindi I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics
English(compulsory) II. Biology/ Statistics*
III. Physics
IV. Chemistry
Pre-Degree Any one from Bengali/ Hindi I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics / Political Science
Humanities English(compulsory) II. Geography / Philosophy / Statistics*
III. Economics / History
IV. Esraj / Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) / Japanese /
Manipuri Dance / Painting /Rabindra Sangit / Sanskrit /
Sitar / Tabla
* For Statistics, Mathematics is compulsory
In addition to the above-mentioned core and elective subject the student will have to take a vocational subject in Class XII from
the list of available subject. (The list will be notified later)Note:
Admission to Class XI for Patha-Bhavana will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary Level (Madhyamik
Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2022 & 2023 (except the additional subject) for external students, and on the basis of
marks obtained in the School Certificate/Madhyamik Examination, 2023 for integrated students.
Weekly Holidays: Wednesday & Sunday
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SIKSHA SATRA
INSTITUTE OF ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
CODE NO: 10
Siksha-Satra, an integral part of Visva-Bharati, was established on July 1, 1924 as an experimental School at Santiniketan. The
School was later shifted to Sriniketan in the year 1927. Rabindranath had conceived that Siksha-Satra would perform the most
significant function of Sriniketan, in helping students to the attainment of manhood complete in all its various aspects. The
primary objective of Siksha-Satra is to educate one’s limb and mind not merely to be in readiness for all emergencies, but also to
be in perfect tune in the symphony of response between life and the world.
The poet confesses, “… I myself attach much more significance to the educational possibilities of Siksha-Satra than to the school
and college at Santiniketan which are everyday becoming more and more like so many schools and colleges of this country:
borrowed cages that treat students’ minds as captive birds whose sole value is judged according to the mechanical repetition of
lessons prescribed by an educational dispensation foreign to the soil”. He had visualized that the ‘poet’s school’ would one day
realize his dreams.
Mahatma Gandhi came to visit Siksha-Satra in 1925 and became so pleased with its activities that he wanted to borrow
the services of the Headmaster of Siksha-Satra for giving shape of his own plan of Basic Education. The Basic Education
of Mahatma Gandhi started in the year 1937. The activities of the students of Siksha-Satra and the ideals of Rabindranath
inspired Gandhi to think in terms of Basic Education.
In 1982 Siksha-Satra became an independent Unit of Visva-Bharati gaining its complete administrative control (earlier it
was a part of Palli SamgathanaVibhaga). The junior division NCC unit was opened at Siksha-Satra in 1982. In 1988,
Santosh Pathshala, the Kindergarten School at Sriniketan was opened under the administrative control of Siksha- Satra
which later became an integral part of the School. The students of Santosh Pathshala move on to Siksha-Satra after
successful completion of two years of pre-primary schooling.
In 1976, when the 10+2 system of education was introduced all over India, Uttar Siksha Sadana came into existence as a separate
unit of Visva-Bharati for classes XI and XII. However, in 2009 the Academic Council of Visva-Bharati decided that the students
will benefit more if they remain within the careful guidance of their respective schools after completing Class X. As a result,
Uttar Siksha Sadana was merged with Siksha-Satra and Patha-Bhavana and, at present, both the schools offer Pre-Degree course
for Science and Humanities Stream.
In respect to objective, curriculum, pedagogy and methodology, Siksha-Satra today functions as a Non-residential Institution
parallel to the other School in Visva-Bharati offering several subjects of study unique to its nature. The students of Siksha-Satra
appear in the School Certificate Examination after Class X and Pre-Degree Examination after Class XII conducted by Visva-
Bharati.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO SANTOSH PATHSALA
In 1988 Santosh Pathshala was established in the memory of Sri Santosh Chandra Majumder, the most dedicated co-worker of
Gurudev Rabindranath, the pioneer, in forming and developing Sriniketan. Children are admitted to Santosh Pathshala at the age
of 4+ years. Advertisement for admission to Santosh Pathshala is generally published on the university website, www.visva-
bharati.ac.in, tentatively in September every year. Candidates will have to apply Online through Visva-Bharati Website.
Candidates are selected on the basis of Computerized Random Selection (Lottery). Classes normally commence in January every
year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLASS II / CLASS V/ CLASS VI
The day scholar students are admitted to Class II/ Class V/ Class VI. The age of the candidates should be 7+ years/ 10+ years /
11+ years respectively. Advertisement for admission to Class II/ Class V/ Class VI is generally published on the university
website, www.visva-bharati.ac.in, tentatively in September every year. Candidates will have to apply Online through Visva-
Bharati Website for the specified classes mentioned in the advertisement. Age is the basic eligibility for applying in the
concerned classes. Candidates are selected on the basis of Admission Test. The Admission Test is generally held, tentatively in
December every year. Classes normally commence in January every year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME (10+2)
Online applications are invited for Admission of students to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level). External Day-Scholar candidates
are admitted to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level) in Siksha-Satra. The candidates who have successfully passed the class 10th level
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Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination from any recognized board in the year 2022 & 2023 will be eligible to apply
(subject to fulfilment of eligibility marks) in the academic session 2023-2024.
Course Stream Eligibility Intake Capacity
For UR Candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Tota

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Pre-Degree Science 80% marks in 72% marks in 6 4 2 1 2 15
(+2 Level aggregate in aggregate in
Code : 913 Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
Pre-Degree Humanities 70% marks in 63% marks in 6 4 2 1 2 15
(+2 Level) aggregate in aggregate in
Code : 914 Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
For SC/ST Candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination in the year
2022 and 2023.
Integrated students of Siksha-Satra, Visva-Bharati, who have successfully passed the School Certificate Examination 2023
of Visva-Bharati will be admitted directly. For requisite percentage of marks and subject options, candidates are asked to
contact Siksha-Satra Office. Limited number of integrated students of Siksha-Satra will be offered to take admission in
Pre-Degree Science stream according to marks obtained in the School Certificate Examination, 2023.
Course Core Subjects Elective Subjects (one from each group to be chosen)
Pre-Degree Science 1.English (Compulsory) 1) Mathematics / Food and Nutrition
2. Bengali / Hindi (Any one) 2) Biology / Statistics*
3) Physics
4) Chemistry
Pre-Degree Humanities 1.English (Compulsory) 1) Mathematics / Political Science / Food and Nutrition
2. Bengali / Hindi (Any one) 2) Statistics*/ Philosophy / Geography**
3) Economics / History
4) Rabindra-Sangit / Painting / Tabla / Manipuri Dance /
Japanese / Sanskrit
*For Statistics, Mathematics is compulsory.
** For Geography, Economics or Mathematics is compulsory.

 List of compulsory Vocational Subjects (Any one to be chosen in Class XII )
a) Batik
b) Library Science
c) Physical Education
d) Tabla***
e) Wood Works
f) Rabindra Sangit***
g) Weaving
h) Elements of Computer Science
***Cannot be Chosen if already opted as an Elective subject.
Note:
Admission to Class XI for Siksha-Satra will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary Level (Madhyamik
Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2022 & 2023 (except the additional subject).
Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR UG, PG, PROGRAMMES: 2023-24
For the Academic session 2023-24, Visva-Bharati will admit students for different Under Graduate (UG) and Post
Graduate (PG) programmes on the basis of the score of CUET-2023 except for a few activity/performance-based
subjects.
1. Criteria for admission are specified in the relevant section in each Bhavana.
2. Students must apply through ONLINE PORTAL: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ & for instructions visit
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/index.php/app/registration/instructions. CUET score is mandatory (EXCEPT
FOREIGN NATIONAL) to get admission in any UG program at Visva-Bharati for the session 2023-24. Other
applications/requests will not be entertained, in any way. Indian applicants those who are interested to take
admission in any UG programme at Visva-Bharati must select the Visva-Bharati and concerned Honours
Subject through CUET failing which they will not be considered for admission.
3. Subject-wise rank list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate(s) in CUET-2023 for
the admission to different UG programmes except, for some activity/performance-based subjects, like Kala
Bhavana, Sangit Bhavana, B.Sc. (Honours) in Physical Education & Sports Sciences and Yogic Art & Science
under Vinaya Bhavana and B.Des in Silpa-Sadana under Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga, where 50:50 weightage
will be given for the preparation of merit list on both CUET score as well as admission test conducted by the
concerned Department/Bhavana.
4. Candidates willing to get admission in UG programmes at Visva-Bharati, must select the name of the
University i.e. Visva-Bharati and the concerned subject during filling up the form of CUET-2023 and are
requested to see the eligibility criteria too before submission of the online application.
5. For the Pre-Degree students of Visva-Bharati during form fill-up, they are requested to select the ‘Other’ and
then type the name of the ‘Visva-Bharati’ as Board of Examination.
6. Step to Step Online application guidelines for UG programmes: https://cbnasb.samarth.ac.in/site/CUET 2023
ApplicationGuide.pdf
7. After the publication of the CUET-2023 (UG & PG) result, interested candidates (External & VB Integrated)
must register their candidature in the Visva-Bharati Admission Portal.
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Registration Fee (Not Refundable)
Category Fee
For UR, EWS & OBC Rs. 250/-
For SC, ST & PWD Rs. 100/-
8. Step to step online application guidelines for UG, PG, Ph.D., (For foreign applicants only), Certificate,
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and other programmes including Class-XI:
https://visvabharati.ac.in/file/Step%20by%20Step%20Guidelines.pdf
9. Candidates must be very careful during the entry of the data/information. No claim shall be entertained
subsequently for data entry mistakes committed by the applicant at the time of the online application.
Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected summarily.
10. Applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of all previous public examinations and other relevant
documents along with self-attested photo-copies at the time of counselling/admission to various courses failing
which his/ her candidature will not be considered for admission. If any discrepancy is identified during
verification, his/her provisional admission will be treated as cancelled. This should also be noted that the date of
counselling/admission may be announced 24-48 hrs before, including holidays. Applicants must be careful to
ensure their candidature(s) for counselling/document verification for confirming the admission.
11. In the case of the grading system in 10+2 result, the applicants must obtain the percentage of marks for their
grades mentioned in the mark sheets and mention the same on the form properly
12. Candidates coming from other Universities/Institutions/Schools must submit Migration Certificates / School
Leaving Certificates from their respective Universities/Institutions/ Schools within 3 (three) months from the
date of their admission to this University as per rules otherwise their provisional admissions are liable to be
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cancelled.
13. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 3 years (including the current
year i.e. 2021-2023) will only be considered while seeking admission to UG/PG programmes, with the
following exceptions;
i. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last ten years (including the
current year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelors / Master’s Degree and other courses
of Kala- Bhavana. Foreign students, however, are exempted.
ii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examination during 2022 & 2023 will be considered while
seeking admission to BSW and MSW Courses of the Department of Social Work.
iii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 05 years (including the
current year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelor programme of Silpa Sadana.
iv. In this regard if anything mentioned for any particular programme under the Bhavana will be considered as
final criterion.
13. All undergraduate students will be required to study Compulsory Foundation Courses in Tagore Studies and
Environmental Studies.
14. Choice based credit system is offered by Visva-Bharati and students may opt for a range of allied subjects
across the Bhavanas subject to the fulfilment of departmental criteria.
15. Two seats under supernumerary quota are reserved at Bhavana level for admission of students from Jammu &
Kashmir (as per Govt. of India Rules). Relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum
eligibility requirement will be provided to the wards of Kashmiri migrants as per Govt. of India Rules.
16. Total intake capacity in different UG courses (Except a few courses) is mentioned in the Prospectus for both
external and integrated candidates (i.e. two schools) of Visva-Bharati. After the admission of integrated students
to UG programmes from two schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra, the remaining
integrated seats will be made available for external applicants under different categories i.e. PWD, UR, EWS,
OBC, SC and ST.
17. Total intake capacity in different PG Programmes (except a few Programmes) are in the prospectus in the
prospectus for both External and Integrated candidates of Visva-Bharati. After the admission of integrated
students, the remaining integrated seats will be made available for external applicants under different categories
i.e. PWD, UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST.
18. There shall be a separate notification for all entrance tests (UG/PG/Ph.D/Certificate/Diploma/Advanced
Diploma) conducted by different departments (wherever applicable) on Visva-Bharati Admission Portal:
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or https://www.vbadmission.in/
19. The medical insurance is mandatory. All candidates are required to pay medical insurance fee.
20. It is mandatory for all admitted students to be present in the class for the first ten working days from the
commencement of class. Otherwise, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled and candidates from the waiting
list will be considered for admission.
21. 15% of intake capacity at the university level will be made available for international students/foreign students
including NRI on supernumerary basis. 5% of seats out of the 15% supernumerary seats for admission of
foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South-East Asia.
22. Applicants are advised to visit admission portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or
https://www.vbadmission.in/ for any updates (inclusion/ omission) at regular intervals.
23.a) For CUET-2023(UG) examination, candidate has to select test paper(s) based on the following table:
Programme/ Programme/ Course
Test Paper to CUET -2023 Test Paper to CUET -2023
Course offered offered
B.Sc in Zoology Biology B.Sc. in Yoga General Test
B.Sc in Botany Biology B.Sc. in Physics Physics
BPA in Hindustani Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/ The entrance test for this
Classical Music Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme is a common test for
(Vocal) Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General all languages. Candidates
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(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/ seeking admission to B.Sc
Percussion/ Non- Percussion)/General (Hons) Agriculture in Visva-
Test Bharati have to appear for CUET
(UG) 2023. They are required to
opt for Section II (Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics OR
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
OR Physics, Chemistry and
Agriculture) for the admission in
Visva-Bharati. Candidates who
will not appear in Section II
(Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics OR Physics,
Chemistry and Biology OR
Physics, Chemistry and
Agriculture), will not be
considered for admission in
Visva-Bharati. Remarks:
Criterion for preparation of
Merit list : Score of Section II
(Sum of the scores obtained in
either of three subject
combinations of Section II]
Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
BPA in Hindusthani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Classical Music B.A. in Persian (Prep) General Test
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
(Instrumental)-Sitar
Percussion/ Non- Percussion)/ General
Test
BPA in Hindusthani
Classical Music B.A. in Bengali Bengali
(Instrumental)-Esraj
Percussion/ Non- Percussion)/General
Test
BPA in Hindusthani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General B.A. in Chinese Language
Classical Music English/ General Test
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/ and Culture (Prep)
(Instrumental)-Tabla
Test
BPA in Hindusthani Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
Classical Music Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in French General Test
(Instrumental)- (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
Pakhawaj Percussion/ Non- Percussion)/ General
Test
BPA in Rabindra Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in German General Test
Sangit (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
Test
BPA in Manipuri Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in Italian General Test
Dance (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
Test
BPA in Kathakali Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in Russian General Test
Dance (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
Percussion/ Non- Percussion), General
Test
BPA in Drama & Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/ B.A. in English English/General Test
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Theatre Arts Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
Test
BPA in Rabindra Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in Hindi Hindi/ General Test
Nritya (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/
Test
B.A. in Indo Tibetan (Prep
B.Sc in Chemistry Chemistry General Test
followed by Hons.)
BFA Bachelor in
Fine Arts
(Specialization:
Ceramic and
Glass/Design
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/
(Textile)/Graphic B.A. in Indo Tibetan (Hons.) General Test
Painting)/ General Test
Art (Printmaking)/
Painting/ Sculpture),
4 years (1 year
foundation + 3 years
specialization)
BFA in History of
Art, 4 years (1 year Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/
B.A. in Japanese (Hons) Japanese/English/General Test
foundation + 3 years Painting)/General Test
specialization)
B.Sc in Computer Computer Science/ Informatics B.A. in Japanese (Prep
General Test
and System Science Practices/Mathematics followed by Hons.)
Economics/ Business Economics/
BA in Economics B.A. in Odia Odia, General Test
Mathematics
BA in Geography Geography B.A. in Sanskrit Sanskrit
BA in History History B.A. in Santali General Test
BA in Ancient
Indian History
History Bachelor of Social Work General Test
Culture and
Archaeology
BA in Philosophy General Test Bachelor of Rural Studies General Test
BA in Comparative
General Test Bachelor in Design General Test
Religion
Applicants are required to opt any three
out of the Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Mathematics and Biology from Section-II
in CUET (UG) 2023 for admission to the
Business Mathematics and Statistics/
B.Sc in Mathematics Five years integrated M.Sc Five-Year Integrated M. Sc. in Visva-
Business Mathematics/ Maths A + Maths Bharati. Criterion for preparation of the
B/ Mathematics (Commerce/ Science) Merit list: Aggregate of the best three out
of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Biology.
Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Diploma in Fine Arts (4
Business Mathematics and Statistics/ years (1 year Foundation + 3
B.Sc in Statistics General Test
Business Mathematics/ Maths A + Maths years Specialization (Other
B/ Mathematics (Commerce/ Science) than History of Art))
B.Sc. (Hons) In
General Test
Physical Education
23. b) Following table will be consulted to find out the marks of the corresponding Honours Subject.
Hons. Subjects Marks of the subject which is considered Marks of the subject which is
Hons. Subjects offered
offered as Honours considered as Honours
Biology (Life Science). However, at +2 level,

Zoology and Botany as a separate subject will
All subjects of B.P.A. (Hons.)
Agriculture not be considered. Marks obtained in Best of any subject
Sangit Bhavana
vocational subject will not be considered in the
preparation of merit list.
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Best of History, English, Social Science and B.Sc. Physical Education and
AIHC&A Best of any subject
Science, Philosophy and Classical Languages. Sports Science
Bengali Bengali Japanese (Hons) Japanese
Botany Biology/Biological Science/ Life Science B.Des. English
Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics (B.Sc.) Mathematics
Chinese (Prep.
followed by English Persian (Prep) English
Hons)
Comparative
Best of any Subject Philosophy Best of any Subject
Religion
Computer
Mathematics Physics Physics
Science
Best of concerned subjects
Best of Economics/ Mathematics/ Business
Economics Rural Studies (Subjects names are mentioned
Economics including Business Mathematics
under Department description)
English English Sanskrit Sanskrit
French/German/
English Odia Odia
Italian/Russian
Geography Geography Santali Best of any Indian Languages
Best of any subject except
Hindi Hindi Social Work
vocational subjects.
Best out of Statistics/
History History/English (If history not available) Statistics
Mathematics
Indo-Tibetan
Indo-Tibetan Yoga (B.Sc.) Best of any Subject
(Hons)
Indo-Tibetan
English Zoology Biological Science/Life Science
(Prep)
All subjects of
Any other subjects not
BFA (Hons.) Best of any subject Best of any subject
specified above
Kala Bhavana
23. c) For CUET-2023 (PG) examination, candidate has to select test paper(s) based on the following table:
Programme/ Course Test Paper to
Paper Pattern ELIGIBLITY
offered CUET -2023
The candidates shall have studied any of the
following subjects in combination at under-
graduation level, one of which is Honours/Major
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 subject: Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali,
B.Ed. Education Domain Specific Knowledge Economics, Geography, History (Ancient/
Questions-) Modern), Music (Rabindra-Sangeet/ Classical-
Vocal), Philosophy, Mathematics, Statistics,
Education, Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry)
and Life Science (Botany/Zoology).
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Candidates seeking admission to M.Ed. in
M.Ed. Education Domain Specific Knowledge B.Ed./BA. B.Ed. /B.Sc. B.Ed./B. El. Ed./D. El. Ed.
Questions-) from any recognized University/Institution.
B.A. (Honours/Major) in Education or Visva-
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Bharati integrated candidates passing with three-
M.A. in Education Education Domain Specific Knowledge
year B.A. (Honours) in any other discipline with
Questions-)
Education as a Subsidiary Subject or B.Ed.
Pattern 3 (PGQP40) ( 100
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline having at least
comprising of English, General
Physical participation in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/
B.P.Ed. Knowledge, Computer Basics,
Education District/ School competition in sports and games as
General Aptitude & Logical
recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/ Govt. of India.
Reasoning)
1. Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. Ed.).
Or
Physical Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Health and
M.P.Ed. Domain Specific Knowledge
Education Physical
Questions-)
2. As per the rules of the Central Government and
NCTE guidelines.
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M.Sc. in Yoga Yoga Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. (Honours) / Major in Yoga
Questions)
Pattern 2 ( 25 General -
Comprising of GK, Logical
M.A. in Bengali Bengali Reasoning & Quantative B.A. Hons. in Bengali
Aptitute + 75 Language
Specific Questions)
M.A. in Chinese Chinese Reasoning & Quantative B.A. Hons. in Chinese
Specific Questions)
Consisting of Language
Comprehension/Verbal Ability,
General
M.A. in English English Awareness, B.A. Hons. in English
Mathematical/Quantitative
ability and Analytical Skill +
75 Language Specific
Questions)
Consisting of Language
Comprehension/Verbal Ability,
M.A. in General
Comparative B.A. Honours in any subject,
Comparative Awareness,
Literature
Literature Mathematical/Quantitative
ability and Analytical Skill +
75 Language Specific
Questions)
M.A. in Hindi Hindi Reasoning & Quantative B.A Hons. in Hindi or B.A. 3-years degree course
Specific Questions)
M.A. in Japanese Japanese Reasoning & Quantative B.A Hons. in Japanese
Specific Questions)
B.A. Hons. in French
or
Pattern 2 ( 25 General - B.A. Hons. in any subject along with at least B2
Comprising of GK, Logical level or minimum continuous 2 years course in
M.A. in French French Reasoning & Quantative language concerned.
Aptitute + 75 Language or
Specific Questions) 3-year undergraduate course in any subject along
with at least B2 level or minimum continuous 2-
years in language concerned
B.A. Hons. in German
or
Pattern 2 ( 25 General - B.A. Hons. in any subject along with at least B2
Comprising of GK, Logical level or minimum continuous 2 years course in
M.A. in German German Reasoning & Quantative language concerned.
Pattern 2 ( 25 General - B.A. Hons. in Italian
Comprising of GK, Logical or
M.A. in Italian Italian Reasoning & Quantative B.A. Hons. in any subject along with at least B2
Aptitute + 75 Language level or minimum continuous 2 years course in
Specific Questions) language concerned.
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or
3-year undergraduate course in any subject along
B.A. Hons. in Russian
or
Pattern 2 ( 25 General - Hons. in any subject along with at least B2 level or
Comprising of GK, Logical minimum continuous 2 years course in language
M.A. in Russian Russian Reasoning & Quantative concerned.
B.A. Hons. in Odia
M.A.in Odia Odia Reasoning & Quantative
Specific Questions)
M.A. in Tamil Tamil Reasoning & Quantative B.A/B.Lit in Tamil Literature
Specific Questions)
B.A. Hons. in History (Ancient, Medieval or
M.A.in History History Domain Specific Knowledge
Modern)
Questions)
M.A. in Ancient B.A. Hons. in AIHC&A, or B.A. Hons. in History
Ancient Indian Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Indian History, or B.A. Hons. in any other Social science subject
History, Culture Domain Specific Knowledge
Culture & or B.Sc. Hons. in any Science subject or B.A.
& Archaeology Questions)
Archaeology Hons. in any Indian classical language.
M.A. in Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Comparative B.A. Hons. in Comparative Religion
Comparative Domain Specific Knowledge
Religion
Religion Questions)
M.A. in Philosophy Philosophy Domain Specific Knowledge B.A. Hons. in Philosophy
Questions)
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 (Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or an
MPA in Rabindra
Rabindra Sangit Domain Specific Knowledge equivalent Degree in Rabindra Sangit from a
Sangit
Questions) recognized University OR any equivalent degree
recognized by UGC.
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.) in any Indian
MPA in Manipuri Classical Dance/ Indian Dance from this
Manipuri Dance Domain Specific Knowledge
Dance University or an equivalent degree from a
Questions)
recognized University.
MPA in Kathakali Classical Dance/ Indian Dance from this
Kathakali Dance Domain Specific Knowledge
Dance University or an equivalent degree from a
Questions)
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA (Hons.) in Drama & Theatre
MPA in Drama & Drama & Theatre
Domain Specific Knowledge Arts from this University or an equivalent Degree
Theatre Arts Arts
Questions) from a recognized University.
MPA in Rabindra Classical Dance/ Indian Dance from this
Rabindra Nritya Domain Specific Knowledge
Nritya University or an equivalent degree from a
Questions)
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.) in Vocal Music
MPA in Hindustani Hindustani Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 (Hindustani Classical Vocal Music) from this
Classical Music Classical Music Domain Specific Knowledge University. B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or an
(Vocal) (Vocal) Questions) equivalent Degree in HCM Vocal subject from a
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA (Hons.) in Tabla subject from
MPA in Tabla Tabla Domain Specific Knowledge this University or an equivalent Degree from a
Questions) recognized University.
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Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA (Hons.) in Pakhawaj subject
MPA in Pakhawaj Pakhawaj Domain Specific Knowledge from this University or an equivalent degree from
Questions) a recognized University
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA (Hons.) in Sitar subject from
MPA in Sitar Sitar Domain Specific Knowledge this University or an equivalent degree from a
Questions) recognized University.
B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA (Hons.) in Esraj subject from
this University or an equivalent degree from a
MPA in Esraj Esraj Domain Specific Knowledge
recognized University
Questions)
MFA in Bridge Bridge Course in
Course in History of History of Arts Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Bachelor (or Master) degree level from any
Arts leading to leading to MFA Domain Specific Knowledge discipline other than Art history/ Art Criticism
MFA (3 years PG (3 years PG Questions) from a recognized University/ Institution.
programme) programme)
Corresponding grade in BFA in History of Art or
MFA in History of equivalent degrees like Visual Culture, Visual
History of Art Domain Specific Knowledge
Art Studies etc. (minimum 4 years course)from a
Questions)
recognized University / Institution
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Corresponding grade in BFA ( Specialization in
MFA in Painting Painting Domain Specific Knowledge Painting) or equivalent degree (minimum 4 years
Questions) course)from a recognized University / Institution.
Corresponding grade in BFA or equivalent degree
(minimum 4 years course) from a recognized
MFA in Mural Mural Domain Specific Knowledge
University / Institution.
Questions)
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Corresponding grade in BFA or equivalent degree
MFA in Graphic Art Graphic Art
Domain Specific Knowledge (minimum 4 years course) from a recognized
(Print Making) (Print Making)
Questions) University / Institution.
MFA in Design Design (Ceramic
Domain Specific Knowledge (minimum 4 years course) from a recognized
(Ceramic & Glass) & Glass)
Corresponding grade in BFA or equivalent degree
MFA in Design (minimum 4 years course) from a recognized
Design (Textile) Domain Specific Knowledge
(Textile) University / Institution.
Questions)
MFA in Sculpture Sculpture Domain Specific Knowledge (minimum 4 years course) from a recognized
Pattern 3 (PGQP40) ( 100
M.Des in Textile Textile (Two comprising of English, General Textile Design/ Textile Technology/Product
(Two years Master years Master Knowledge, Computer Basics, Design (Textile)/ Fine Arts (Textile) from any
degree) degree) General Aptitude & Logical University/Institution recognized by UGC/AICTE.
Reasoning)
Pattern 3 (PGQP40) ( 100 Candidate having graduation of 4-year (8-
M.Des in Ceramic Ceramic & Glass comprising of English, General Semester) Technology/Product Design (Ceramic)/
& Glass (Two years (Two years Knowledge, Computer Basics, Fine Arts (Ceramic)/Industrial Design
Master degree) Master degree) General Aptitude & Logical (Ceramic)/Accessories Design (Ceramic) from any
Reasoning) University/Institution recognized by UGC/AICTE.
Pattern 3 (PGQP40) ( 100 Candidate having graduation of 4-year (8-
M.Des in Furniture Furniture and
comprising of English, General Semester) Architecture/Furniture/Interior
and Interior (Two Interior (Two
Knowledge, Computer Basics, Design/Product Design (Furniture)/ Fine Arts
years Master years Master
General Aptitude & Logical (Sculpture) from any University/Institution
degree) degree)
Reasoning) recognized by UGC/AICTE.
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Hons. subject concerned or equivalent Sanskrit
M.A. in Sanskrit Sanskrit Domain Specific Knowledge Degree
Questions)
M.A. in Santali Santali Reasoning & Quantative Hons. in the subject concerned
Specific Questions)
M.A. in Geography Geography Domain Specific Knowledge Hons. in Geography
Questions)
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Passed Bachelor degree (Honours) or equivalent
during 2022 and 2023. Candidates should be from
any one of the following streams: Social
Work/Science/
Commerce/Humanities.
The candidates from Humanities stream must have
MSW in Social any one of the following subjects: History, Ancient
Social Work Domain Specific Knowledge
Work Indian & World History, Economics, Sociology,
Questions)
Anthropology, Nutrition and Home
Science,Psychology, Political Science, Geography,
Philosophy, Religion, Management, Human
Development, Education, Journalism and Mass
Communication, English, Rural Studies & Physical
Education.
Pattern 3(PGQP38) Honours graduates- Science; Political Science;
(100 Questions comprising of Geography, Economics, Sociology, Management,
MRS in Rural English /Verbal Ability, Maths Commerce and Technology graduates; Rural
Rural Studies
Studies /Quatitative Ability, Data studies; Rural development; Social work;
Interpretation& Logical Development studies; graduate from Agriculture.
Reasoning)
MRM in Rural Rural 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized University in
Domain Specific Knowledge
Management Management Social Science / Science/ Technology/ Commerce /
Questions)
Humanities / Management stream
B.Sc. Zoology (Hons.)
M.Sc. in Zoology Zoology Domain Specific Knowledge
Questions)
M.Sc. in Botany Botany Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. Botany (Hons.)
Questions)
M.Sc.(Hort.) in Horticulture
Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Horticulture (Fruit (Fruit Science &
Domain Specific Knowledge /B.Sc.(Honours) Horticulture
Science & Vegetable
Questions-)
Vegetable Science) Science)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Soil Science Domain Specific Knowledge
Science
Questions-)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Domain Specific Knowledge
Extension Education Education Questions-)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Pattern 1 (25 General + 75 equivalent OGPA in four years B.Sc.(Honours)
Genetics & Plant
Genetics & Plant Domain Specific Knowledge Agriculture
Breeding
Breeding Questions-)
M.Sc. in Animal Animal B.V.Sc. & A.H. /B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture
Domain Specific Knowledge
Science(Poultry) Science(Poultry) /B.Sc.(Zoology) Honours /B.F.Sc. / B.Sc. Fisheries
Questions-)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Entomology Domain Specific Knowledge
Entomology
Questions-)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Plant Pathology Domain Specific Knowledge
Pathology
Questions-)
M.Sc. (Ag.) in Four years B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture
Agronomy Domain Specific Knowledge
Agronomy
Questions-)
M.Sc. in Chemistry Chemistry Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. (Honours) / Major in Chemistry
Questions)
M.Sc. in Computer Computer
Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. Hons. / Major in Computer Science
Science Science
Questions)
M.Sc. in B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics / Major in
Mathematics Domain Specific Knowledge
Mathematics Mathematics
Questions)
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M.Sc. in Physics Physics Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. (Honours) / Major in Physics
Questions)
M.Sc. in Statistics Statistics Domain Specific Knowledge B.Sc. (Honours) / Major in Statistics
Questions)
M.Sc. in Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Environmental B.Sc. (Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Tech./B.Pharm in any
Environmental Domain Specific Knowledge
Sciences subject
Sciences Questions)
M.A. in Indo-
Indo-Tibetan Reasoning & Quantative B.A. (Honours) / Major in Tibetan / Sastri
Tibetan
Specific Questions)
M.A. in Persian Persian Reasoning & Quantative B.A. (Honours) / Major in Persian.
Specific Questions)
M.A./M.Sc in Honours graduation in Anthropology or its
Anthropology Domain Specific Knowledge
Anthropology equivalent
Questions)
M.A. in Mass Mass Pattern 1 (25 General + 75
Communication and Communication Domain Specific Knowledge Hons/Major/Equivalent to Honours in any subject
Journalism and Journalism Questions)
M.A. in Economics Economics Domain Specific Knowledge B.A. (Honours) / Major in Economics.
Questions)
23. d) Tie-break for UG programmes: If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list based on the
CUET 2023 score, preference will be given in the following order:
i. the candidate securing higher % in aggregate marks of all subjects at 10+2 level in the previous public
examination conducted by a recognized Board/Council/University/Institute.
ii. The candidates securing higher % of marks in the relevant subject corresponding to the concerned honours
subject at UG level in the previous public examination conducted by a recognized
Board/Council/University/Institute which is mentioned in the table (b) above.
iii. The candidate is senior by date of birth.
24. Minor courses under NEP: Under Graduate students can opt for minor courses (Sem I – Sem VIII) under NEP
curricula after confirmation of admission.
25. Some Undergraduate and Post Graduate Programme of Sangeet Bhavana, Kala Bhavana, Palli Samgathana
Vibhaga and Vinaya Bhavana, a separate skill tests (online/offline) shall be conducted. Date, time and details of
which will be published in the University admission portal after the declaration of CUET 2023 result.
26. The applicants are advised to use their own/parents/guardians or relative’s bank account for payment of
admission/application fee. In case of cancellation/subject change or otherwise, an automated refund will be
processed to the same account from where payment was made.
27. Foreign Applicants need to apply separately for the Under Graduate programmes at Visva-Bharati for their
admission as their admission process is not same for Indian nationals (through CUET-2023). They are requested
to visit Visva-Bharati Admission Portal (https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or
https://www.vbadmission.in/) regularly for updated information and filled up the form accordingly.
28. All admissions will be based on these guidelines and subsequent notification published on the university
admission portal: https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or https://www.vbadmission.in/.
Application/request in other mode will not be entertained.
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29. In general maximum three rounds counselling/document verification will be done to fill up the intake capacity.
In case of considerable vacancies even after the third round, then it is the discretion of the university to arrange
another round(s).
30. The merit list of PG programmes for external applicants will be made on the basis of CUET- PG 2023 Score
and Skill Test. However, if two or more candidates obtain same score in merit list, then tie-break will be done
in the following sequence;
i) For PG admission, the candidate securing higher percentage in corresponding honours subject marks in last
qualifying examination i.e. corresponding UG examination conducted by the recognised University/ Institute.
ii) The candidate is senior by date of birth.
31. Multiple applications submitted by an applicant for a single subject/program, the latest application will be
considered for admission.
32. It is advised to all the applicants to use email ID and mobile number (preferably WhatsApp) either of the
candidates for his/her parents for direct/easy contact from the VB admission cell. Better not to use any contact
number and mail ID of others or cyber cafe. VB admission cell may not be responsible for improper/incorrect
mail ID and mobile number noted during online form fill up by the applicant.
33. The intake capacities for all the PG programmes are noted in this prospectus are combination of Internal and
External seats. After the admission of internal students (those will pass UG programmes in the concerned
subject from Visva-Bharati in 2023 only including back and repeat candidates), Category wise (UR, PWD,
EWS, OBC and ST) external seats will be calculated and circulated during counseling/document verification.
Therefore, number of intakes published in this prospectus is not only for external applicants. However, for PG
programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha Bhavana (PSB) 25 number of seats will be admitted through
ICAR and 22 numbers of seats will be admitted from the integrated students those will pass the UG programme
current year i.e. 2023 only from PSB, VB. Rest of the seats will be admitted from external candidates.
34. At least eight (08) seats following the reservation rules of GOI shall be filled-up from the external applicants
through admission test for each of the PG programme/subject except PG programmes in Agriculture under Palli
Siksha Bhavana (PSB).
35. In case of Lost/damage of ID card, duplicate Identity card will be issued on application through proper channel
(HOD and principal or as the case may be) and money receipt for deposition of rupees 150/- to the Accounts
Office Visva-Bharati as fee for duplicate ID card.
36. In case of online counseling/document verification, documents will be physically verified by the Department
during physical class and if document is found incorrect the provisional admission will be treated as cancelled.
Further, students have to submit the different undertaking forms, affidavits, and medical fitness certificates to
the department during physical verification of the documents. All the related formats will be made available
through the admission portal so that candidates may download to submit.
37. RESERVATION GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION
i. Reservation in admission to all courses of the University shall strictly be done as per government of India
rules.
ii. Percentage of Reservation: Not less than 5% seats for PWD candidates, 15% seats for SC candidates,
7.5% seats for ST, 27% seats for OBC candidates and EWS 10 %.
iii. Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)
[UGC (MoE) Order F.No. 81-1/2019 (CU) dated 18th January, 2019] CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS:
a) Candidates who are covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family
has gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh) only are to be identified as EWSs for the
benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e., salary, agriculture, business,
profession, etc. for the financial year (2022-23) prior to the year of application. Further candidates whose
family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS,
irrespective of the family income:
 5 acres of agriculture land and above;
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 Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft and above;
 Residential plot of 100 sq. ft yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
b) The property held by a “Family” in different location or different places/cities would be clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
c) The term “Family” for the purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18
years.
Income and Asset certificate issuing Authority and Verification of certificate:
a) The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate
issued by a Component Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the following
authorities in the prescribed format only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to
EWS:
 District Magistrate/additional District Magistrate/ Collector / Deputy Commissioner / additional
Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate /Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka
Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra assistant Commissioner;
 Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency magistrate;
 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
 Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
b)The officers who issue the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant documents
following due process as prescribed by the respective state/UT.
c) The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the closing
date for receipt of application.
iv. Relaxation of marks: 5% marks for PWD candidates and 10% marks for OBC candidates in eligibility
criteria set by the Department/Vibhaga/Bhavana. SC/ST candidates passed in qualifying examination
shall be admitted in the order of merit going down the inter-se merit list up to the point necessary to fulfill
their reservation percentage and on restriction of percentage shall be applicable in this regard.
v. Upper Age Relaxation: for SC/ST – 05 years; for OBC – 03 Years; for PWD of UR/EWS – 05 Years; for
PWD of SC/ST – 10 years and for PWD of OBC – 08 Years.
vi. Only ‘non-creamy layer’ OBC candidates as per ‘Central list of OBC’
(http://www.ncbc.nic.in/user_panel/centralliststateview.aspx) will get the benefit of reservation in
admission.
vii. PWD, SC, ST, OBC & EWS candidates shall have to produce original disability certificate/caste
certificate issued by competent authority at the time of admission. In case of provisional online
admission, the original certificates will be verified by the Bhavana concerned during the new normal. If
any discrepancy is identified during verification, his/her provisional admission will be treated as
cancelled.
viii. Any change in Govt. of India reservation policy prior to the date of admission shall be applicable during
the admission process.
ix. Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates should be issued by appropriate
authorities designated by the respective Government in this regard within their jurisdictions (e.g. District
Magistrate/ District Collector/ Additional District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Officer/ Sub Divisional
Magistrate/ Deputy Collector/Executive Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/ Stipendiary Assistant
Commissioner (not below the rank of First Class Magistrate)/ Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional
Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate/Revenue Officer not below the rank of
Tehsildar/Deputy Commissioners/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Chief Metropolitan Magistrate,
Calcutta/Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/ Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/
Collector of Stamp Revenue, Calcutta/Deputy Collector of Land Revenue, Calcutta). Certificates issued
by an appropriate authority, who have been authorized by the Government to issue such certificates in
case of candidates claiming to be Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates and ordinarily residing
within such jurisdictions, may only be accepted.
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x. Category Certificates (OBC Non Creamy layer/SC/ST/EWS/PWD), issued by competent authority.
Validity period of OBC Certificate is three (03) years (If the OBC certificate is older than (03) three
years, current year OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) issued by S.D.O or Equivalent officials is mandatory,
for EWS it is one (01) year and PWD certificate validity as mentioned in the certificate. No request for
further timing will be entertained.
xi. Variation of category wise intake break-up may arises (within the same intake capacity) due to
adjustment of fraction for distribution of seats as per GOI reservation norms.
Differently-abled Persons (Divyangjan)
(Certificates from at least Sub-Divisional level Govt. hospitals are necessary) Minimum degree of disability should
be 40% in order to be eligible for any benefits.
Orthopedically Handicapped/ Locomotors disability/ Cerebral Palsy:
The orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which causes an interference
with the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and joints. All cases of orthopedically handicapped persons
would be covered under this category.
Visually Handicapped (Blind and partially blind)
A person inflicted with any of the following disabilities shall be considered:
i. Total absence of sight
ii. With visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
iii. With limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or worse, the Visually
Handicapped (VH) candidates should possess the latest certificates issued by an authorized hospital under
the Govt. of India/State Governments.
Hearing Impairment/Deafness
The deaf is those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purposes of life. They do not hear or
understand sounds at all events with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having
hearing loss for more than 60 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss of hearing in both ears.
 Certificate of Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc) must be produced during counseling. If a candidate fails
to produce the above certificate, he/she will be dropped from the panel and the next candidate in the panel
will be given the chance.
 Presence of Natural Guardian of a Candidate during admission is desirable. The Differently abled
(PWD) candidates with not less than 40% disability shall be given a relaxation in the minimum eligibility
in the qualifying examination of 5%.
38. Outstanding Sports person

In UG programmes, two (02) seats per Bhavana will be reserved for outstanding sports person who must have
score in CUET-2023. Outstanding sports persons are required to submit their Inter-University / Inter-State /
International level certificates of achievement in games and sports mentioning the year of the tournament &
position there of i.e. 1st/2nd/3rd place holder in the above-mentioned level of participation within the last three
years only.
39. Reservation for Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)

Program-wise maximum one (01) supernumerary seat is reserved for candidates under this category.
Candidates desirous of taking admission under the CW quota of the University must appear in CUET-2023 for
UG and PG. In all the cases admission modalities and the eligibility criterion of the concerned
Bhavana/Department need to be satisfied.
All such candidates have to upload the Educational Concession certificate issued by any of the following
authorities on the proper letterhead:
 Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board,
 Secretary, Rajya Zila Sainik
 Officer-in-Charge, Record Office.
 1st Class Stipendiary
 Ministry of Home Affairs (For Police Personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards)
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No other format shall be permissible. Proofs of the CW category in the form of ID card of parent or dependent,
Medical card, Ration card, CSD card, etc. are not admissible in lieu of certificate in correct format. The priority
must be clearly mentioned in the certificate. Certificates that do not mention the relevant priority will not be
considered.
Admission may be offered to the Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (Priority to IX) including
Para-Military Personnel (only Priority I to V), in the following order of preference:
Priority I Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action;

Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service with disability
Priority II
attributable to military service;
Widows/Wards of Defence Personnel who died while in service with death attributable to
Priority III
military service;
Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to
Priority IV
military service;
Wards of Ex-servicemen and Serving personnel, including personnel of police forces who are in
receipt of Gallantry Awards;
i) Param Vir Chakra
ii) Ashok Chakra
iii) MahaVir Chakra
iv) Kirti Chakra
Priority V v) Vir Chakra
vi) Shaurya Chakra
vii) President’s Police Medal for Gallantry/President Gallantry Medal for the fire services
personnel
viii) Sena Medal (Gallantry), Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry), Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)
ix) Mention-in-Despatches
x) Police Medal for Gallantry/Gallantry Medal for fire services
Priority VI Wards of Ex-Servicemen.
Wives of:
i. Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
Priority VII ii. Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to
military service
iii. Ex-servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Priority VIII Wards of Serving Personnel
Priority IX Wives of Serving Personnel
40. Reservation for staff-ward (who must have scored in CUET-2023 for UG and PG programmes)
i. 2% (two percent) of the existing seats in every Department in both the undergraduate and postgraduate
level will be marked as supernumerary staff ward quota subject to a minimum of 1(one) seat in each
Department.
ii. The staff concerned must be a permanent employee having Visva-Bharati Employee ID card who is in
service at the time of admission of the ward.
iii. For UG-
a. The ward of the Staff should have passed the 10+2 Examination in the current year i.e. 2023 from any
recognized Board other than Visva-Bharati only will be considered for admission as staff ward at the
Department where internal reservation exists for the candidates of two schools (Patha-Bhavana &
Siksha Satra) of Visva-Bharati.
b. But, Departments where there is no internal reservation for the candidates of two schools (Patha
Bhavana & Siksha Satra), the ward of the staff who has passed the 10+2 examination in the current
year i.e. 2023 from Visva-Bharati Board will be considered for admission as staff ward if such
candidates do not apply in any courses where internal reservation exists.
c. In any course if there are staff-wards applicants from both Patha Bhavana/Siksha Satra and other
boards, the admission preference will be given to the ward of staff passed from other board.
iv. For PG –
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a. The ward of the staff should have passed the UG examination in the current year i.e. 2023 from any
recognized University/Institute other than Visva-Bharati will be considered for admission as staff-
ward.
b. But departments where there is no internal reservation for the candidates of Undergraduate
programmes of Visva-Bharati, the ward of the staff that has passed UG examination in the current
year i.e. 2023 from Visva-Bharati will be considered as staff-ward if such candidates do not apply in
his/her UG Major Course.
c. In any course if there are staff-wards applicants from UG courses of both Visva-Bharati and other
University/Institution, the admission preference will be given to the ward of staff passed from other
University/Institution.
v. The staff ward seeking admission must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for Visva-Bharati
admission including any specific departmental criteria.
vi. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2023. But, in
case of some activity/performance based Subjects / Bhavanas where merit list will be prepared on the
basis of combined score obtained by the candidate from CUET-2023 and Departmental /Bhavana
Admission Test, with equal weightage (i.e. 50:50 ratios) of both the tests.
* Double benefits for the integrated students will not be allowed at any point of time. Passing year of the
qualifying examination should be the current year.
41. Reservation for Integrated students (two Schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra
passing in the current year i.e. 2023 including back students will be considered for the reservation as integrated
students for admission to different UG programmes as applicable.)
Up to a maximum of 50 % seats are reserved for integrated students (students studying in the two Schools of
Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra) in all undergraduate courses except Sangit Bhavana, Kala
Bhavana, Palli Siksha Bhavana (only 6 seats are reserved), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (only 9 seats are reserved
in BSW), Vinaya Bhavana (Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Yogic Art &
Science). Un-filled integrated seats will automatically be converted to external vacancy.
* Not more than one type of relaxation shall be granted to any candidate. Modalities followed for admission for
integrated students (two Schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra passing in the current
year i.e. 2023):
a) Integrated students from two schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra passing Pre-
Degree (PD) Examination in the current year i.e. 2023 from Visva-Bharati will only be considered as
Integrated / Internal Students of Visva-Bharati.
b) Integrated students must have to appear CUET-2023, as the merit list will be prepared on the basis of the
score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2023. But, in case of some activity/performance based Subjects
/ Bhavana where merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined score obtained by the candidate
from CUET-2023 and Departmental /Bhavana Admission Test, with equal weightage (i.e. 50:50 ratios) of
both the tests.
c) Integrated students shall have to fulfill the departmental requirements, as noted for respective UG
program(s).
d) Reservation (SC, ST, OBC, EWS. PWD) in admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati schools
system will be considered as per GOI rules.
42. In case of any seat is lying vacant in any subjects in VBU integrated intake those seat(s) will be filled up by the
external candidates (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST), and if any seat is lying vacant in any subjects in any external intake
(UR/ OBC/ SC / ST), the seat(s) will be filled up from the VBU integrated (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST) candidates.
43. Rights of cancellation or selection/admission lie with the Admission Committee of the Institute concerned. The
University reserves the right to limit the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test (wherever
applicable).
44. The mode (online/ offline) of counseling/document verification for admission will be announced in due course.
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45. All applicants applying as “Internal” in any programme will be considered as “Internal” if they are registered in
a programme and not migrated or pursuing a programme on the respective date of closure of submission of
application for admission during the session 2023-24.
46. To claim under “Internal” category while applying for any programmes the applicant must be an immediate
(current year i.e. 2023) pass-out student of the corresponding last qualifying examination (like for UG
admission, applicant has to pass Pre-Degree programme from two schools i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra
of Visva Bharati during the current year, and for PG Admission, applicant has to pass UG programme from the
concerned Department of the Bhavana of the Visva Bharati during the current year i.e. 2023.
47. Subject already studying in UG programme (i.e. admitted 2022 or before and UG student at present) at Visva-
Bharati will not be considered as internal candidate for admission into another UG programme for the year
2023.
48. Subjects having only PG programms and having no UG program at Visva-Bharati in the corresponding subject,
there will be no internal reservation, except UG programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha Bhavana (PSB),
VB.
49. Once the merit list is published, candidates must keep all the documents (both original and photocopy) ready for
verification prior to the declaration of date of counseling.
50. All foreign students applying to any course in Visva-Bharati will have to appear for an admission test conducted
by the Department concerned. The candidate passing the admission test will be considered for admission to the
University subject to compliance of all other admission eligibility criteria.
51. If any seat remains vacant in any programmes even after exhaustions of combined/UR list, the vacant seat/s
may be filled up on merit from the OBC/SC/ST. The unfilled seat/s in UR category may be filled with such
candidates who fulfill minimum eligibility criteria of OBC/SC/ST.
52. Students against whom disciplinary action has been taken for indiscipline/anti-institutional activities etc. shall
not be eligible for admission to the university academic programme.
53. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta High
Court.
54. Application fees:
For first
Category For 2nd Application to another school, VB
Application
For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
Submission of Application (Online) Deadline for all courses:

To be announced by the NTA and will be displayed in the
Online publication of results (UG) University Admission Portal :
Online publication of results (PG) https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
https://visvabharati.ac.in/admissions/index.php
Date of Entrance Tests, Publication of Merit
list of UG (wherever applicable), PG, Ph.D.
Class XI and other programmes
Will be notified on https://www.vbadmission.in/ or
Round wise counseling followed by
https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
admission through Visva-Bharati Admission
Portal
Commencement of Classes
Note: Visva-Bharati remains closed on Saturday and Sunday, Rabindra Bhavana (Wednesday and Thursday)
and Patha-Bhavana (Wednesday and Sunday). However all the Bhavanas (Institutes)/Administrative offices
work from 9.30 am 6.00 pm. School (Patha-Bhavana) have their own working hours.
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Registrar
Visva-Bharati
BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND CULTURE)

CODE: 01
In a bid to promote interaction among various language departments, the University has set up Bhasha Bhavana
(Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) in the campus. Bhasha Bhavana houses English and other European
languages and various Asian Languages, i.e., Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Arabic & Persian, and Indian Languages
like Sanskrit, Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Santali, Assamese, Marathi, Tamil, Pali, and Prakrit. Bhasha Bhavana offers
Ph.D. programmes in various subjects.
All these departments offer regular programmes of study at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as
research facilities in their constituent department of languages. Bhasha Bhavana also offers Certificate, Diploma &
Advance Diploma courses in languages mainly for regular students and members of staff of Visva-Bharati as well
as the residents of the locality.
Visiting Professors and scholars from all over the world regularly visit Bhasha-Bhavana, where exchanges of ideas
open up new areas of research to which significant contributions have been made. Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of
Languages, Literature & Culture) holds the promise of upholding Tagore’s excellent idea of establishing national
integration and harmony through the dissemination of learning and the values of self-sacrifice and universal
brotherhood.
UNDER-GRADUATE
PROGRAMME CODE: BA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 11

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE B.A. (HONS.)
1. UR and OBC Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary Examination under 10+2 patterns or its
equivalent, subject to fulfillment of the requirements for subject combinations and marks in respect of
the department concerned as shown in the following table.
2. SC & ST Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary Examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent,
subject to fulfillment of the requirement regarding subject combinations of the department concerned.
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Intake Capacity
Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Ext./ Total
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL Seat
Int.
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and
60% marks in Bengali Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
Bengali (General/Elective) at + 2 level
106 50
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and
54% marks in Bengali Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
(General/Elective) at + 2 level
60% marks in English at the Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25 50
Chinese +2 level.
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101 OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and
54% marks in English at the Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
+2 level.
UR: 75% marks in aggregate & 75%
marks in General English at the +2
level. Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
English 107 50
OBC: 67.5% marks in aggregate &
67.5% marks in General English at
the +2 level. Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
45% marks in Hindi at least (half
paper 50 marks) at the +2 level. Ext. 7 5 3 2 2 19
Hindi 38
108 OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate
and 40.5% marks in Hindi (half
Int. 8 5 3 1 2 19
paper 50 marks) at the +2 level.
UR: 50% marks in aggregate and 5 3 1 0 1 10
Indo-Tibetan English at the +2 level. Ext.
20
105 OBC: 45% marks in aggregate and
English at the +2 level. 4 4 0 1 1 10
Int.

Japanese 103 60% in General English at the +2 10 6 4 2 3 25
Ext.
level. 50
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate
and 54% in General English at the 10 7 4 2 2 25
Int.
+2 level.
UR: 45% marks in aggregate at the
Persian +2 level. Ext. 9 6 2 1 2 20
112 40
OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at
Int. 8 6 3 1 2 20
the +2 level.
60% in Sanskrit at +2 level or 60%
marks in aggregate Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
at +2 level with Diploma in Sanskrit
Sanskrit having 60% marks.
113 50
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and
54% in Sanskrit at +2 level or 54%
marks in aggregate at +2 level with Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
Diploma in Sanskrit having 54%
marks.
French UR: 60% marks in aggregate & Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15
115 30
60% marks in General English at the Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
+2 level.
German OBC: 54 % marks in aggregate & 54 Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15
110 30
% marks in General English at the +2 Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
level.
Italian Ext. 4 3 2 1 1 11
125 * Students do not require any prior 20
knowledge in French/ German/ Int. 4 3 1 0 1 9
Italian/Russian as these languages
Russian will be taught from the zero level. Ext. 6 4 2 2 1 15
155 30
Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
UR: 50% marks in aggregate and 50
% mark in Odia subject at +2 level
Odia 109 OBC: 45% marks in aggregate and Ext. 7 4 2 1 1 - 15
45 % mark in Odia subject at +2
level
UR: 50% Marks in aggregate at +2
level and 50% Marks in any Indian
Language
Ext. 8 5 3 2 2 - 20
Santali OBC: 45% Marks in aggregate at
114 +2 level and 45% Marks in any
Indian Language
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TOTAL 200 133 74 37 49 - 493
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES B.A. (HONS.) FOR

INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in
the Pre-Degree (PD) Examination 2023 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfilment of departmental requirements
will be considered for admission strictly in order of merit of CUET score.
POST-GRADUATE [M.A.]
PROGRAMME CODE: MA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 12
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE COURSES [M.A.]
UR and OBC Candidates: Honours Graduates of recognized universities under 10+2+3 pattern or its
equivalent in relevant discipline are eligible to apply for admission, subject to fulfilment of departmental
criteria (separate for UR and OBC candidates) as detailed on the table below.
SC & ST Candidates: Honours Graduates of recognized universities under 10+2+3 patterns or its equivalent.
Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

Subject Code
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Bengali 121 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject

concerned with 55% concerned with 49.5% 23 16 9 4 6 58
marks in aggregate marks in aggregate
Chinese 122 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject
22 15 8 4 6 55
concerned concerned
Comparative 132 Honours Graduate in Honours Graduate in
8 5 3 1 1 18
Literature any subject. any subject.
English 123 60% in Honours. in 54% in Honours. in the
23 16 9 4 6 58
the subject concerned subject concerned
Hindi 124 B.A. with Hons. in B.A. with Hons. in
Hindi or B.A. 3-years Hindi or B.A. 3-years
degree course with degree course with
45% marks in Hindi 40.5% marks in Hindi
as well as in as well as in aggregate 22 16 8 4 6 56
aggregate (where (where there is no
there is no provision provision for Hons.
for Hons. course) course)
Indo-Tibetan 126 i)50% marks in 3- 45% marks in 3-year

year B.A. in Tibetan / B.A. in Tibetan / Sastri
Sastri 45% marks in 3 year
ii)50% marks in 3 B.A. in Buddhist
8 5 2 2 2 19
year B.A. in Buddhist Studies and one paper
Studies and one in Tibetan (at least 100
paper in Tibetan (at marks)
least 100 marks)
Japanese 127 B.A. in Japanese with B.A. in Japanese with
a minimum of 50% a minimum of 45% 20 13 8 4 5 50
marks in aggregate marks in aggregate
Odia 128 50% in Odia Hons in 45% in Odia Hons in
3-year Degree 3-year Degree courses 23 15 8 4 5 55
courses
50
Persian 129 45% in Hons subject 40.5% in Hons subject
8 6 2 1 2 19
concerned concerned
Sanskrit 130 55% in Hons subject 49.5% in Hons subject
concerned or 60% in concerned or 54% in
23 16 9 4 6 58
equivalent Sanskrit equivalent Sanskrit
Degree Degree
Santali 131 Hons in the subject Hons in the subject
13 8 5 2 3 31
concerned concerned
Tamil 192 B.A./B.Lit in Tamil B.A./B.Lit in Tamil
Literature with 55% Literature with 49.5%
marks / Any UG marks / Any UG 5 3 2 1 1 12
Degree with Tamil as Degree with Tamil as a
a Part I Language Part I Language
Modern European Languages, Literatures and Culture
French 133 Hons in the subject Hons in the subject

concerned concerned 8 5 3 2 2 20
Or Or
German 134 Hons in any subject Hons in any subject
along with at least B2 along with at least B2 8 5 3 2 2 20
level or minimum level or minimum
Russian 135 continuous 2 years continuous 2 years
course in language course in language 8 5 3 2 2 20
concerned concerned
Italian 136 Or Or
3-year undergraduate 3-year undergraduate
course in any subject course in any subject
along with at least B2 along with at least B2 8 5 3 2 2 20
level or minimum level or minimum
continuous 2-years in continuous 2-years in
language concerned language concerned
TOTAL 230 154 85 43 57 569
Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.A. will be strictly in order of merit of CUET-PG 2023
score subject to fulfilment of Departmental criteria as shown in the above table.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Honours) examination of Visva-Bharati, 2023 are eligible for taking
admission to the corresponding M.A. courses. No provisional admission will be allowed.
Merit list for Admission for Integrated Students will be prepared strictly in order of merit of CUET-PG 2023
score.
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VIDYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Code: 02
Vidya Bhavana the keystone of Tagore’s concept of Visva-Bharati as a centre of Indian Culture, is now the major
faculty of the University with eight major departments, one women’s study centre and one subsidiary unit are
functioning under it. It offers regular courses of study both at the under-graduate, and post-graduate levels as well
as research facilities in its constituent Departments of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Bhavana has one
archaeological museum.
Visiting Professors and scholars from all over the world regularly visit Vidya-Bhavana where exchanges of ideas
open up new areas of research to which significant contributions have been made. Thus, Vidya-Bhavana holds the
promise of going ahead towards establishing National Integration and world peace through religious and cultural
harmony, dissemination of learning and values of human dignity, self-sacrifice and universal brotherhood.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONOURS)]
PROGRAMME CODE: BA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 21
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONS.)] COURSES
UR and OBC Candidates : Passed Higher Secondary examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent, subject to
fulfilment of the requirements regarding subject combinations and marks in respect of the department concerned as
shown in the table in next page.
SC & ST Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent, subject to
fulfilment of the requirements regarding subject combinations of the department concerned.
Intake
Eligibility
Subject Code
Criteria
Int./
For UR Candidates & UR OBC SC ST EWS Total TOTAL
OBC Candidates Ext.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate and 60% in
Ancient Indian History at +2 level or 70%
History, marks in aggregate for Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
Culture & students who have
Archaeology English, Social Science,
(AIHC&A) Science, Philosophy,
201 Indian Classical
Languages at +2 level 50
OBC: 55% marks in
History at +2 level or 63%
marks in aggregate for
students who have Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
English, Social Science,
Science, Philosophy,
Indian Classical
Languages at +2 level
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UR: 60% marks in
aggregate in any stream at Ext. 11 7 3 1 3 25
Comparative +2 level
Religion 202
*for Internal students
55% marks in aggregate 50
at PD Level
Int. 11 7 3 2 2 25
OBC: 54% marks in
aggregate in any stream at
+2 level
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate with pass marks
in Mathematics at +2
level.
OBC: 54% marks in Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
Economics 203 aggregate with pass marks
in Mathematics at +2
level.
50
But if a student did not
have Mathematics as a
subject at the HS level or
did not pass in the said
examination in Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
Mathematics, she/he will
not be admitted in the
Economics Honours
Course.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate and
60% marks in Geography
with pass marks in
Economics/ Statistics or
Mathematics at +2 level. Ext. 12 8 4 2 3 29
OBC: 54% marks in
Geography 204 aggregate and 54% marks
in Geography with pass
marks in Economics/
Statistics or Mathematics 58
at +2 level.
*Geography should be
core/ major subject, not
an additional or optional
subject.
Students from Science
Stream must have Int. 11 8 5 2 3 29
Geography in their +2
level as major subject
having 54% marks and
54% marks in aggregate
with pass marks in
Mathematics/ Statistics.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate
and 60%in History at the
History 205 +2 level. Or 60% in Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
English for those who do
not have History at the +2
level.
OBC: 54%marks in 50
History at the +2 level. or
Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
54% in English for
those who do not have
History at the +2 level.
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UR: 65% marks in
aggregate and 60% marks
in Philosophy or 70 % 25
Ext. 10 6 4 2 3
marks in aggregate in any
Philosophy 206 stream at +2 level.
OBC: 58.5% marks in 50
aggregate and 54% marks
in Philosophy at or 63 % Int. 10 8 3 2 2 25
marks in aggregate in any
stream at +2 level.
TOTAL 125 83 46 23 31 - 308
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES [B.A. (HONS.)]

FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Integrated Students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in
POST-GRADUATE (M.A.)
PROGRAMME CODE: MA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 22
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE [M.A.] COURSES THROUGH

ADMISSION TESTS
UR and OBC Candidates: Honours Graduate of recognized universities under 10+2+3 or its equivalent in
relevant discipline are eligible to apply for admission, subject to fulfilment of departmental criteria (Separate for
UR and OBC Candidates) as detailed in the table below.
SC & ST Candidates: Honours Graduate of recognized universities under 10+2+3 patterns or its equivalent.
Eligibility Criteria Intake

Subject
Code For UR Candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
55% marks in Hons. 49.5% marks in Hons.
Ancient Indian History, Subject Subject concerned
Culture & Archaeology 55% marks in Hons. in 49.5% marks in Hons. in
History History
(AIHC&A) 208 60% marks in Hons in any 54% marks in Hons. in any
other Social Science Social Science subject 23 16 9 4 6 58
subject 63% marks in Hons. in
70% marks in Hons. in Science subject
any Science subject 70% 63% marks in Hons in any
marks in any Indian Indian Classical Languages
Classical Languages
Comparative Religion 209 55% Marks in Hons. 49.5% Marks in Hons.
20 13 7 5 5 50
Subject Subject
Economics 210 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject
concerned with at least concerned with at least 45 20 13 8 4 5 50
50% marks % marks
Geography 211 60% marks in the Hons. 54% marks in the Hons.
Subject concerned Subject concerned 27 17 10 5 6 65
55% marks in B.A. Hons. 49.5% marks in B.A. Hons.
History 212 in History (Ancient, in History (Ancient,
Medieval or Modern) Medieval or Modern) 23 16 9 4 6 58
Philosophy 215 60% marks in Hons. 54% marks in Hons. Subject
Subject 23 16 9 4 6 58
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Honours Graduates in Honours Graduates in
Anthropology with at Anthropology with at least
least 50% marks from a 45% marks from a
Anthropology 216 recognized University recognized University under 14 9 4 2 3 32
(M.A./M.Sc) under (10+2+3) pattern or its
(10+2+3) pattern or its equivalent
equivalent
Communication & 213 Honours/Major/Equivalen Honours/Major/Equivalent
Journalism t to Honours with 60% to Honours with 54% marks 23 16 9 4 6 58
marks in any subject in any subject
TOTAL 173 116 65 32 43 429
Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.A. will be strictly in order of merit of CUET-PG 2023 score
subject to fulfilment of Departmental criteria as shown in the above table.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Honours) examination of Visva-Bharati, 2023 are eligible for taking admission
to the corresponding M.A. courses. No provisional admission will be allowed.
Merit list for Admission for Integrated Students will be prepared strictly in order of merit of CUET-PG 2023 score.
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SIKSHA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES
CODE: 03
Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science) was originally an undergraduate college for teaching Humanities subjects,
which during 1961-1963 was expanded to include in its curriculum B.Sc. (Honours) courses in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany. The M.Sc. programme in these subjects was introduced during 1963-
1964. Finally, due to reorganization of the courses of studies in the Humanities and Science subjects, all the
Departments in Science teaching undergraduate and post graduate courses were brought under Siksha- Bhavana
(Institute of Science) in 1972.
Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science), consists of nine Departments and two Centres, viz. the Department of
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, Computer & System Sciences, Biotechnology
and Environmental Studies, Integrated Science Education & Research Centre and the Centre for Mathematics
Education. All these Departments run both teaching and research programme and have been awarding B.Sc.
(Honours) degree in seven subjects, M.Sc. degree in ten subjects as well as Ph.D. degrees in the aforementioned
subjects.
Students of Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme are admitted from regular science stream only having
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in their XI and XII classes. Fifteen (15) out of thirty one (31)
students admitted to the course will be provided (according to merit) DST INSPIRE scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-
per month along with mentorship support of Rs. 20,000/- annually for carrying out summer research internship
during vacation period as per the following guidelines. According to Department of Science and Technology
(DST), Govt. of India (www.online-inspire.gov.in), INSPIRE scholarship is provided to a student who is either
top 1% in XIIth standard examination of any state/Central Board or within 10,000 all India rank (AIR) in JEE
(Main)/JEE (Advanced) or KVPY Scholar/International Olympiad Medalist/ JBNSTS Medalist/NTSE Scholar
and pass-out of current year.
Siksha Bhavana has earned national and international recognition over the last decades due to the sincere efforts
of its dedicated teachers and brilliant students. Several research projects in the front line areas of science funded
by agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST, BNRS, ICAR, ICMR, DBT, MNES and DAE are in progress.
Department of Zoology has been awarded with the Centre for Advanced Study programme of the UGC and
COSIST grant for improvement of infrastructural facilities. DST has awarded the FIST grant to the
Departments of Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Environmental Studies, Biotechnology and
Integrated Science. The Departments of Mathematics, Chemistry and Botany were awarded with Special
Assistance Programme of UGC. The Department of Mathematics has been receiving NBHM Library grants for
more than twenty years. National and international seminars, symposia and workshops are organized regularly
by various departments under Siksha Bhavana with support from DST, UGC, INSA, CSIR, DAE and other
national agencies.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (HONOURS)]

PROGRAMME CODE: BSC PROGRAMME CODE NO: 31
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (HONS.)]
1. All candidates seeking admission to under graduate courses should pass the pre-degree or equivalent
examination under 10+2 pattern with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life
Science/ Biological Science, Statistics and Computer Science and fulfil the Departmental criteria as
shown in Table 1. The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2023 score.
2. NTS Scholars: Regular NTS Scholars (Certificate issued by the NCERT, New Delhi) may be admitted
directly on supernumerary basis to B.Sc. (Honours), subject to fulfilment of the Departmental criteria as
shown in the Table 1.
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TABLE 1: DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Total Intake (External & Internal)

Eligibility Criteria for UR, OBC, SC & ST
Subject Code Ext./ Total
Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Int. Seat
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and

60% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in
Ext
Mathematics at +2 level 11 8 4 2 3 28
.
OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and
Chemistry 301 55
54% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in
Mathematics at +2 level
Sc& ST: Passed in Chemistry & Mathematics Int. 11 7 4 2 3 27
at 10+2 level
UR: Minimum 70% in aggregate and 75%
marks in average of Physics and Mathematics Ext
at +2 level 10 6 4 2 3 25
.
OBC: Minimum 63% in aggregate and 67.5%
Physics 302 50
marks in average of Physics and Mathematics
at +2 level
Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
SC & ST: Passed in Physics & Mathematics at
10+2 level
60% marks in Mathematics at +2 level Ext
12 8 4 2 3 29
.
Mathematics 303 OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 58
54% marks in Mathematics at +2 level
Int. 11 8 5 2 3 29
SC & ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level

60% marks in Statistics and pass marks in
Mathematics
Ext 4 3 2 1 1 11
OR 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in
Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2
level
Statistics 304 OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 22
54% marks in Statistics and pass marks in
Mathematics
OR 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in Int. 5 3 1 1 1 11
Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2
level
SC & ST: Passed in mathematics at 10+2 level
UR: (i) Minimum 65% marks in aggregate in
10+2 examination; (ii) Must have Mathematics
as a paper in 10+2 examination and qualified Ext
6 4 2 1 2 15
in the paper; (iii) Minimum 65% marks in .
Mathematics or 75% marks in Computer
Science/ Information Technology
Computer
305 OBC: (i) Minimum 58.5% marks in aggregate 30
Science
in 10+2 examination; (ii) Must have
Mathematics as a paper in 10+2 examination
and qualified in the paper; (iii) Minimum Int. 6 4 3 1 1 15
58.5% marks in Mathematics or 67.5% marks
in Computer Science/ Information Technology
SC & ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level
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60% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science
Ext
at 10+2 level 9 6 3 1 2 21
.
Botany 306 54% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science 42
at 10+2 level
SC & ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Int. 9 6 3 1 2 21
Science at 10+2 level

60% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science
Ext
at 10+2 level 8 6 3 2 2 21
.
Zoology 307 54% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science 42
at 10+2 level
SC & ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Int. 9 5 3 2 2 21
Science at 10+2 level
TOTAL 121 81 45 22 30 - 299
B. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO B.Sc. (HONOURS) COURSES FOR INTEGRATED

STUDENTS
Integrated students from two Schools of Visva-Bharati seeking admission to under graduate courses should pass
the pre-degree Examination’ 2023 of Visva-Bharati, with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Life Science/Biological Science, Statistics and Computer Science and fulfill the Departmental
criteria as shown in Table 1. The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2023 score.
FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED M.Sc.

PROGRAMME CODE: MSC PROGRAMME CODE NO: 32
Instructions to the candidates for Five-Year (Ten Semester) Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Earth &
Environmental Science/ Life Science/ Mathematics/ Physics at ISERC
Eligibility criteria for admission to Five-Year (Ten Semester) Integrated M.Sc. at ISERC: Candidates
seeking admission to Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme should pass the pre-degree or equivalent
examination under 10+2 pattern with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in their XI and XII
classes and fulfill the Departmental requirements as shown in Table 2. The admission will strictly be in
order of merit of CUET (UG)-2023 score.
TABLE 2:
Eligibility Eligibility Intake

Eligibility
Subject Code Criteria for Criteria for SC &
Criteria for UR UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
OBC ST Candidates
Candidates
Candidates
UR: Regular Science students secured at least 60% marks in
aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2)
examination.
Five-Year
317 OBC: Regular Science students secured at least 54% marks in
Integrated
aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2) 13 8 5 2 3 31
M.Sc.
examination.
SC&ST: Regular Science students passed in Pre- degree or
equivalent examination under 10+2 pattern.
*Also the students should have passed in each of the four
subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
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POST-GRADUATE [M.Sc.]
PROGRAMME CODE: MSC PROGRAMME CODE NO: 32
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. COURSES
All candidates seeking admission to M. Sc. courses should be B.Sc. (Honours) graduate in the respective subject
(except Biotechnology & Environmental Science) under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent examination, subject to
fulfilment of Departmental requirements as shown in Table 3.
Eligibility criteria for admission to M.Sc. Course [Two-years (Four Semesters)]:
Admission to M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics,
Statistics, and Zoology will strictly be in order of merit of CUET-PG 2023 score. Applicants should see the general
guidelines for details.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology Course: Admission will be on the basis of panel of successful candidates list from GAT-B
test 2023 conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad under DBT (GOI) subject to fulfilment
of the departmental criteria as shown in Table 3. This year, RCB, Faridabad has entrusted the conduct of GAT-B
2023 to National Testing Agency (NTA). Applicants should frequently check the RCB website
https://rcb.res.in/GATB/ for updated information.
General criteria for admission to M.Sc. courses for Integrated Students: Candidates qualified in the B.Sc.
(Honours) Examination of Visva-Bharati’ 2023 and appeared in the CUET-PG 2023 Entrance Test are eligible for
taking admission to the corresponding M. Sc. courses. No provisional admission will be allowed.
TABLE 3. DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Eligibility Criteria Intake
Subject Code For OBC For SC & ST

For UR Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Candidates Candidates
50% marks in Hons. 45% marks in Passed in B. Sc
Physics 308 26 17 10 5 7 65
subject Hons. subject Honours
B.Sc. (Honours) B.Sc. (Honours) B.Sc. (Honours)
with Chemistry as with Chemistry as with Chemistry
Chemistry the Major Subject the Major Subject as the Major
309 26 17 10 5 7 65
with 50% marks with 45% marks Subject with pass
marks
60% marks in 54% marks in Passed in
Mathematics Hons. Mathematics Mathematics
Mathematics 310 subject / Major in Hons. subject / Hons. subject / 29 19 11 6 7 72
Mathematics Major in Major in
Mathematics Mathematics
45% marks in 40.5% marks in Passed in B. Sc
Statistics 311 Hons./ Major in Hons./ Major in Hons./ Major in 11 8 4 2 3 28
Statistics Statistics Statistics
55% marks in Hons. 49.5% marks in Passed in B. Sc
Zoology 312 22 14 8 4 5 53
subject Hons. subject Honours
50% marks in Hons. 45% marks in Passed in B. Sc
Botany 313 subject Hons. subject Honours 22 14 8 4 5 53
Minimum 50% Minimum 45% Passed in B. Sc
marks in aggregate marks in aggregate Honours in
Computer 18 13 7 3 4 45
in B.Sc. Hons. in in B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science
Science 314
Computer Science Computer Science
Graduation in any Graduation in any Graduation in any
Science subject Science subject Science subject
[B.Sc. [B.Sc. [B.Sc.
Environmental 14 10 4 2 3 33
(Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.)/B (Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.) (Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.
Science 315
.Tech./BPharm] /B.Tech./BPharm] )/B.Tech./BPharm
with 55% marks with 49.5% marks ] with pass marks
Minimum 55% in Minimum 49.5% in Passed in any
Biotechnology any branch of Life any branch of Life branch of Life 8 5 3 2 2 20
Science. Marks must Science. Marks Science. Marks
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be based on honours must be based on must be based on
subject in case of honours subject in honours subject
B.Sc.(Hons.) and case of in case of
316 aggregate in case of B.Sc.(Hons.) and B.Sc.(Hons.) and
B.Sc. (Pass course) aggregate in case aggregate in case
candidates. of B.Sc. (Pass of B.Sc. (Pass
course) course)
candidates.. candidates.
TOTAL 176 117 65 33 43 434
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SANGIT BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA
CODE: 04
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore always acknowledged the rightful place of Music and Dance in his scheme of
education. He regarded the language of sound and movement to be the highest means of self-expression without
which people remain inarticulate. Himself being a composer of great originality, he wrote Music Drama, Dance-
Drama and more than 2000 songs to fit where human emotions come to play.
At present Sangit-Bhavana imparts training in Rabindra Sangit, Hindustani Classical Music Vocal and
Instrumental (Esraj, Sitar, Tabla, Pakhawaj), Manipuri Dance, Kathakali Dance, Rabindra Nritya, Drama and
Theatre Arts. For exceptionally qualified post-graduates, there is scope for research. Sangit-Bhavana has been
participating and performing regular functions and festivals like Bengali New Year’s Day, Tagore Week
(Rabindra-Saptaha), Varshamangal, congregational services of Poush, Spring Festivals etc.
Sangit-Bhavana tries to carry on the rich traditions ushered by Dinendranath Tagore, Bhimrao Shastri, Indira
Devi Chaudhurani, Santidev Ghosh, V. V. Wazelwar, Dhruva Tara Joshi, Sushil Kumar Bhanja Choudhuri and
Sailajaranjan Majumdar. Some of the noted exponents from Sangit Bhavana–-Asesh Bandyopadhayay, Kanika
Bandyopadhyay, Nimai Chand Boral, Suchitra Mitra, Nilima Sen, Kelu Nair, Haridas Nair, Arambam Amubi
Singh, Indranil Bhattacharya, Ranadhir Roy , K. Jatindra Singh and other eminent personalities.
UNDER-GRADUATE (BACHELORS IN PERFORMING ARTS)

PROGRAMME CODE: BPA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 41
PROGRAMME WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Department of Rabindra
Intake Capacity
Sangit, Dance and
Drama (RSDD) & Code Eligibility
Hindustani Classical
Music (HCM) UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2

Rabindra-Sangit
401 level. 19 14 7 3 5 48
Manipuri Dance 402 For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at 12 8 5 2 3 30

+2 level
Kathakali Dance 403 8 5 3 2 2 20
The students appearing at the H.S.
Drama & Theatre Arts 404 (10+2) or equivalent examination in the 10 7 4 2 2 25
Rabindra Nritya 405 last 3 years may apply for B. P. A. 14 9 5 3 4 35
(Hons.) course with a proper
406 document(s) for admission and appear at 12 8 5 2 3 30
HCM Vocal
the admission test. If selected, the said
Sitar 407 candidates may be admitted only on 5 3 2 1 1 12
production of H.S. (10+2) mark
Esraj 408 sheetwith requisite marks as stipulated 5 3 2 1 1 12
above.
Tabla 409 11 7 3 2 2 25
Relaxation is applicable for PwD, OBC
and SC/ST candidates as per university
Pakhawaj 410 rules. 6 4 2 1 2 15
TOTAL 102 68 38 19 25 252
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Modalities followed for admission:
1. The candidates having CUET-UG 2023 score will be eligible for the admission TEST for B.P.A. (Hons.) in the
Department of HCM and RSDD, Sangit Bhavana.
2. The Sangit Bhavana General Admission test marks in Music, Dance, and Drama will be based on the performance skill
test conducted by the Bhavana. The performance skill test will be evaluated out of 100 marks.
3. The final admission will be given as per the merit list prepared on the combined score of CUET-UG 2023 and
performance skill test conducted by the Sangit Bhavana with 50:50 ratio i.e., equal weightage.
4. The qualifying marks for admission (CUET-UG 2023 & Performance skill test’s combined marks) are 30%. Relaxation
for reserve category will remain as per GOI and university rules & regulations.
5. Differently abled persons (Divyangan) -Candidates with DA (previously PwD) are not eligible to apply for-
1. Vocal Music (Hindustani Classical Vocal & Rabindra Sangit) Deaf & Dumb.
2. Instrumental Music (Sitar, Esraj, Tabla & Pakhawaj) Deaf & Hand Disable.
3. Drama and Dance subjects – Visually, verbally and physically Disabled.
Note:
1. The original documents and their photocopies must be produced at the time of admission.
2. The merit list for admission will be notified on the University website/Sangit-Bhavana notice board.
3. Admission of foreign National/International candidates in all regular courses will be supernumerary
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN PERFORMING ARTS)

PROGRAMME CODE: MPA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 42
PROGRAMME WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Department of Rabindra Sangit , Dance and Drama (RSDD) & Hindustani Classical Music (HCM)
Intake Capacity
Programme Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A. (Hons.) or an
equivalent Degree in Rabindra Sangit from a recognized
Rabindra- Sangit 425 20 13 8 4 5 50
University securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR Category
and 45% for OBC OR any equivalent degree recognized by UGC.
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or an
equivalent degree in any Indian Classical Dance/ Indian Dance
from a recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks
for UR Category and 45% for OBC. OR any equivalent degree
recognized by UGC.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized
University provided the candidate has also passed one of the
Manipuri Dance 426 following examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for 14 9 6 2 4 35
UR Category and 45% OBC in any Indian Classical Dance/ Indian
Dance –Diploma/ Prabhakar/ Visharad/ Vid from Prayag Sangeet
Samiti, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh; Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth,
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai; IKSV
Khairagarh, (Chhattisgarh); Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh,
Bangiya Sangeet Parishad, West Bengal, etc, or any equivalent
degree.
recognized by UGC.
Kathakali Dance 427 following examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for 9 6 3 2 2 22
degree.
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B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA (Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A. (Hon.)/B.A. or an
equivalent Degree in Drama & Theatre Arts from a recognized
University securing a minimum of 50% marks (for UR Category)
Drama & Theatre and 45% OBC, OR B.Mus./BPA/B.A. (Hon.)/B.A. in
428 12 8 5 2 3 30
Arts Music/Dance/Arts/Literature or an equivalent Degree from a
recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR
Category and 45% for OBC OR any equivalent degree recognized
by UGC.
recognized by UGC.
Rabindra Nritya 429 following examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for 14 9 5 3 4 35
degree.
equivalent Degree in HCM Vocal subject from any recognized
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University
HCM Vocal 430 provided the candidate has also passed one of the following 14 9 6 3 3 35
examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR Category
and 45% for OBC in HCM Vocal music–Diploma/ Prabhakar/
Visharad/ Vid from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj, Uttar
Pradesh; Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh; A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai; IKSV Khairagarh,
(Chhattisgarh); Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, Bangiya
Sangeet Parishad, West Bengal etc, or any equivalent degree
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA (Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or an
equivalent degree in Sitar subject from a recognized University
securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR Category and 45% for
OBC OR any equivalent degree recognized by UGC.
OR
provided the candidate has also passed one of the following
Sitar 431 7 4 2 1 1 15
and 45% for OBC in Sitar – Diploma/ Prabhakar/ Visharad/ Vid
from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh;
Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh;
A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai; IKSV Khairagarh, (Chhattisgarh);
Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, Bangiya Sangeet Parishad,
West Bengal etc, or any equivalent degree.
B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA (Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or
an equivalent degree in Esraj subject from a recognized University
securing a minimum of 50% marks (for UR Category) and 45%
for OBC. OR any equivalent examination recognized by UGC.
OR
Esraj 432 examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR Category 6 5 2 1 1 15
and 45% for OBC in Esraj subject – Diploma/ Prabhakar/
Sangeet Parishad, West Bengal etc, or any equivalent degree.
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an equivalent degree in Tabla subject from a recognized
University securing a minimum of 50% marks (for UR Category)
and 45% for OBC. OR any equivalent examination recognized by
UGC.
OR
Tabla 433 provided the candidate has also passed one of the following 7 5 2 1 2 17
and 45% for OBC in Tabla subject – Diploma/ Prabhakar/
Sangeet Parishad, West Bengal etc, or any equivalent degree.
an equivalent degree in Pakhawaj subject from a recognized
OR
7 5 2 1 2 17
Pakhawaj 434 examinations securing a minimum of 50% marks for UR Category
and 45% for OBC in Pakhawaj– Diploma/ Prabhakar/ Visharad/
Vid from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh;
Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh;
A.B.G.M.V. Mandal, Mumbai; IKSV Khairagarh, (Chhattisgarh);
Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, Bangiya Sangeet Parishad,
West Bengal etc, or any equivalent degree.
TOTAL 110 73 41 20 27 271

1. The candidates having CUET-PG 2023 score will be eligible for the admission TEST for M.PA. In the Department of
HCM and RSDD, Sangit Bhavana.
2. The general admission test (for internal and external candidates) marks in Music, Dance, and Drama will be based on
the performance skill test conducted by the Bhavana. The performance skill test will be evaluated out of 100 marks.
3. The final admission will be given as per the merit list prepared on the combined score of CUET-PG 2023 and
performance skill test conducted by the Sangit Bhavana with 50:50 ratio i.e., equal weightage.
4. The qualifying marks for admission (CUET & Performance skill test’s combined marks) are 30%. Relaxation for
reserve category will remain as per GOI and university rules & regulations.
5. Differently abled persons (Divyanga) - Candidates with DA (previously PwD) are not eligible to apply for-
a. Vocal Music (Hindustani Classical Vocal & Rabindra Sangit) Deaf & Dumb.
b. Instrumental Music (Sitar, Tabla & Pakhawaj) Deaf & Hand Disable.
c. Drama and Dance subjects – Visually, verbally and physically Disabled.
6. All candidates qualified in the B.Mus. (Hons.) examination of Visva-Bharati, in the current year are eligible to apply
for admission in M.P.A. they should qualify the minimum marks, which is atleast 30% of the combined score (CUET-
PG 2023) and performance skill test).
Note:
1. The original documents and their photocopies must be produced at the time of admission.
2. The merit list for admission will be notified on the University website/Sangit-Bhavana notice board.
3. Admission of foreign National/International candidates in all regular courses will be supernumerary.
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KALA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS)
CODE: 05
Kala-Bhavana is an internationally well-known and distinguished institute for Visual Arts training and research in
India. This institute, which gave shape to the culture-specific modernism initiated by Rabindranath Tagore and
carried forward by the commitment and wisdom of Nandalal Bose, Benode Behari Mukherjee, Ramkinkar Baij and
their contemporaries, has richly contributed in giving a valid direction to individual art activity in contemporary
social space. More recently several eminent artists and scholars attached to Kala Bhavana have been keeping the
tradition alive by their personal visual experience, fresh exposure and openness for experiments.
Its academic programme is broad-based; it introduces the students to a vast repertoire of techniques and art forms
backed by the knowledge of history of art. The studio practice, lectures, discussions and exhibitions keep the art
atmosphere of the faculty alive, where the students get ample opportunity to sharpen their individual sensibilities
and future prospectus.
UNDER-GRADUATE (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS)

PROGRAMME NAME: BFA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 51
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BFA (HONS.) (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS)
PROGRAMME Minimum Eligibility Intake Capacity
Code
NAME
For UR applicants For OBC applicants UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Design (Ceramics &
502
Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or 04 03 01 01 01 10
Glass) equivalent equivalent
Design (Textiles) 503
equivalent equivalent
Graphic Art Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or 04 02 02 01 01 10
504
(Printmaking) equivalent equivalent
History of Art 505
65% marks in Class 10 58.5% marks in Class 10 03 02 02 00 01 08
+ 2 or equivalent + 2 or equivalent
Painting 506
Sculpture 507
TOTAL 27 16 9 5 6 60
Intake capacity for Lateral Entry/Exit at the even semesters will be as per NEP guidelines.
GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS (UG)
(1) Admission through CUET UG-2023 is compulsory.

(2) Applicants opting for the abovementioned Undergraduate programmes after CUET UG-2023 will have to
appear in an additional test conducted at Kala-Bhavana, as per the departmental criteria mentioned
below. This test will be conducted after the date of publication of CUET UG-2023 results.
(3) The Date, Time and other details of this additional test will be duly announced in the University
Admission Online Portal.
DETAILS OF THE POST-CUET ADMISSION TEST (UG) TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE

DEPARTMENTS OF THE BHAVANA & THE LATERAL ENTRY CRITERIA
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Department of Design (Ceramics & Glass): Post-CUET, Departmental Admission Test will be a Practical test
followed by a Viva-voce (both 100 marks). The weightage of CUET and the Departmental Test will be in the ratio
of 50:50; where the marks of the CUET will be taken as 100.
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines
Department of Design (Textiles): Post-CUET, Departmental Admission Test will be a Practical test followed by a
Viva-voce (both 100 marks). The weightage of CUET and the Departmental Test will be in the ratio of 50:50;
where the marks of the CUET will be taken as 100.
Department of Graphic Art (Printmaking): CUET-qualified applicants have to appear before an admission test,
consisting of a practical evaluation and a viva-voce (100 marks each). The weightage of CUET and the admission
test will be in the ratio of 50:50; where the marks of the CUET will be taken as 100.
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines, the evaluation will be conducted by the respective department with a
portfolio of works submitted by the candidate followed by a viva-voce evaluation, both of 100 marks each
Department of History of Art: Post CUET, the department will conduct an Admission Test in the form of a
written test, followed by a viva -voce. The weightage between the two will be as follows: Written test: 40%; Viva-
voce: 60%
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines.
Department of Painting: CUET-qualified applicants have to appear before an admission test, consisting of a
practical evaluation and a viva-voce (100 marks each). The weightage of CUET and the admission test will be in
the ratio of 50:50; where the marks of the CUET will be taken as 100.
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines, the evaluation will be conducted by the respective department with a
portfolio of works submitted by the candidate followed by a viva-voce evaluation, both of 100 marks each.
Department of Sculpture: The Department will admit students to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture based on
a merit list prepared on the basis of the combined score of CUET 2023 evaluation and an admission test conducted
by the Department of Sculpture, where the weightage will be in the ratio of 50:50. The admission test will
comprise of a practical test of 60 % and a viva-voce of 40 %.
POST GRADUATE (MASTERS IN FINE ARTS)

PROGRAMME NAME: MFA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 52
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE
PROGRAMME
Minimum Eligibility Intake Capacity
NAME Code
(MFA) For UR applicants For OBC applicants UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding

Design (Ceramics grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
and Glass 517 degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 05 03 02 01 01 12
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
grade in BFA/BVA in grade in BFA/BVA in
Textile Design or Bachelors Textile Design or Bachelors
in Fashion Technology in Fashion Technology (with
Design (Textiles) 518 05 03 02 01 01 12
(with Textile Design) Textile Design) (minimum 4
(minimum 4 years course) years course) from a
from a recognized recognized
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grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
Graphic Art 516
degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 08 05 03 01 02 19
(Printmaking)
55% marks/correspondig 49.5% marks/correspondig
grade in BFA specialization grade in BFA specialization
in History of Art/Art History in History of Art/Art History
History of Art 519 06 04 02 01 01 14
(minimum 4 years course) (minimum 4 years course)
from a recognized from a recognized
grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
Mural 514 degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 03 02 01 01 01 08
grade in BFA specialization grade in BFA specialization
in Painting (minimum 4 in Painting (minimum 4
Painting 515 06 05 02 01 02 16
years course) from a years course) from a
recognized recognized
520 grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
Sculpture degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 05 03 02 01 01 12
TOTAL 38 25 14 07 09 93
Note: The total intake indicated in the last column to the right of the table includes one (1) seat each assigned to
the top-scoring student from the disciplines of Design (Ceramics & Glass), Design (Textiles), Graphic Art
(Printmaking), History of Art, Painting and Sculpture, such that these six students from Kala-Bhavana are
provided admission as direct-admission internal students. Such students are exempted from the Admission Test
conducted at Kala-Bhavana; however, they will obtain a CUET score by appearing for the said national-level
evaluation.
ONE-YEAR POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA LEADING TO MFA IN HISTORY

OF ART
PROGRAMME CODE: PGDH PROGRAMME CODE NO: 56
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE
PROGRAMME
Minimum Eligibility Intake Capacity
NAME Code
(MFA) UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
For UR applicants For OBC applicants
One-year Post- 535 55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
Graduate Diploma grade in Bachelors or Masters grade in Bachelors or Masters
leading to MFA in degree level from any degree level from any
History of Art discipline other than Art discipline other than Art 06 04 02 01 01 14
History/Art Criticism from a History/Art Criticism from a
recognized recognized
Note: Successful completion of both semesters of the One-year Post-Graduate Diploma course qualifies the student
to continue with the regular, two-year MFA in History of Art from the next semester onwards.
GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS (PG)
(1) Admission through CUET PG-2023 is compulsory.

(2) Applicants opting for the abovementioned Post-Graduate programmes after CUET PG-2023 will have to
appear in an additional test conducted at Kala-Bhavana, as per the departmental criteria mentioned
below. This test will be conducted after the date of publication of CUET PG-2023 results.
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(3) The Date, Time and other details of the additional test will be duly announced in the University
Admission Portal.
DETAILS OF THE POST-CUET ADMISSION TEST (PG) TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE

DEPARTMENTS OF THE BHAVANA
Department of Painting: (a) Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the Department of Painting
are required to submit an online portfolio of images of their original artworks (not more than 6 images). The
Department will duly inform on the university admission portal, of the link to the online platform where the
portfolio is to be submitted.
(b) The submission of an online portfolio will be followed by an offline viva-voce evaluation, during which the
applicants are requested to be present with at least three original artworks.
Department of Graphic Art (Printmaking): Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the
Department of Graphic Art (Printmaking) are required to appear before an offline viva-voce evaluation, during
which the applicants are requested to be present with a portfolio of original artworks.
Department of Sculpture: (a) Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the Department of
Sculpture are required to submit an online portfolio of images of their original artworks (not more than 6 images).
The Department will duly inform on the university admission portal, the link to the online platform where the
portfolio is to be submitted.
(b) The submission of an online portfolio will be followed by an offline viva-voce evaluation, during which the
applicants are requested to be present with at least three original artworks.
Department of Design (Textiles): Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the Department of
Design (Textiles) are required to appear before an offline viva-voce evaluation, during which the applicants are
requested to be present with a portfolio of original artworks.
Department of Design (Ceramics & Glass): Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the
Department of Design (Ceramics & Glass) are required to appear before an offline practical evaluation, followed
by an offline viva-voce evaluation, during which the applicants are requested to be present with a portfolio of
original artworks
Department of History of Art: Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the Department of
History of Art are required to appear before an offline written as well as viva-voce evaluation. It will be
appreciated if the applicants bring along a portfolio of original essays (published or otherwise) during the viva-
voce evaluation.
DETAILS OF THE POST-CUET ADMISSION TEST OF THE ONE-YEAR POST-GRADUATE
DIPLOMA COURSE TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF HISTORY OF ART
Following the declaration of CUET results, applicants to the Department of History of Art are required to appear
before an offline written as well as viva-voce evaluation. It will be appreciated if the applicants bring along a
portfolio of original essays (published or otherwise) during the viva-voce evaluation.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS

(1) All applications should be made through the Joint Registrar (Academic and Research), Visva-Bharati, in
the prescribed format available on the Visva-Bharati website. They may also apply through ICCR
(Indian Council for Cultural Relations) along with their portfolio of artworks.
(2) Foreign applicants are requested to apply before the stipulated dates as instructed by the Academic and
Research cell.
(3) Foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries applying for History of Art in BFA (Code 505),
MFA in History of Art (Code 519) as well as the One-year Post-Graduate Diploma leading to MFA in
History of Art (Code 535) should submit a qualifying score card in any one of the internationally
recognized and accepted English Language Test (IELTS, TOEFL, TEPS, etc)
MODALITIES FOR PREPARING MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO DIFFERENT COURSES

THROUGH ADMISSION TESTS
Selection and admission of applicants to all programmes run in the Departments of Kala-Bhavana will be based on
the merit list prepared on the basis of the combined score of CUET 2023 evaluation and the admission test
conducted at Kala-Bhavana, in the ratio of 50:50, ie, equal weightage.
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PALLI SAMGATHANA VIBHAGA
INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION
CODE: 06
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga was established at Sriniketan by Rabindranath Tagore in 1922 with the primary
objective to bring back life into villages making the rural folk self-reliant, self-respectful, acquainted with the
cultural tradition of their own country and competent to make efficient uses of modern resources for the
improvement of their physical, intellectual and economic conditions.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
The Department of Social Work is situated at Sriniketan under Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (PSV) (Institute of
Rural Reconstruction).The Department offers BSW (Hons.), MSW, Ph.D and Diploma programmes. The
Department also conducts research and evaluation studies including training on specific themes as and when
required by Government and other agencies.
There is a placement Cell in the Department over the past 20 years, and the Department has been successfully
organizing placement for MSW students in development and corporate organizations in India.
PALLI CHARCHA KENDRA (DEPARTMENT OF RURAL STUDIES)

Palli Charcha Kendra was founded as a teaching department in 1977 under the Institute of Palli Samgathana
Vibhaga. It offers courses at UG and P.G. level in Rural Studies. The course has curriculum of compulsory
field-work in villages. It conducts research on various aspects of life of the rural people and also has a Ph.D.
programme.
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING (RURAL EXTENSION CENTRE)
The Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (Rural Extension Centre, REC) is one of the oldest and
vibrant departments under Visva-Bharati. It has been actively engaged in improving the condition of the
villagers since its inception from 1922 by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore himself. The objective of the
Department is “to bring back life in its completeness into the villages, making them self-reliant and self-
respectful, acquainted with the cultural traditions of their own country and competent to make an efficient use
of modern resources for the improvement of their physical, intellectual and economic conditions” as envisaged
by Gurudev Tagore. Considering the growing demands of the society, Department of Lifelong Learning &
Extension (REC) has adopted an integrated approach to work in three vital areas viz. Teaching, Research and
Extension & Field Outreach Programme.
SILPA-SADANA
Silpa-Sadana, a Department under Palli Samgathana Vibhaga at Sriniketan is a pioneering institute in India in
developing and revitalizing cottage industries and craft. It was set up in 1922 as an integral part of Tagore’s
Sriniketan experiment on Rural Re-construction. It is well known for its technical training and production
activities in craft based trades for benefit of the rural sector since its inception. The Department has workshop
facilities, classroom, library, basic computer facilities, laboratories, studio etc. required for the training
programmes. It also has a sales emporium to sell the products made by the trainees, staff and workers of Silpa-
Sadana. The department offers courses in Bachelor of design, Masters of design, PhD, Certificate and Short-
term courses.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
UNDER-GRADUATE [BSW (HONOURS)]
PROGRAMME CODE: BSW PROGRAMME CODE NO: 61
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO BSW COURSE

Intake
Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
Passed Higher Secondary or equivalent
BSW (Honours) examination during 2022 and 2023 with
60 % marks (for UR) & 54% marks (for 16 11 6 3 4 40
601
Bachelor Degree OBC) in Science/ Commerce/
in Social Work Humanities except vocational stream of
Education. Candidate will be selected on
the score of CUET-2023.
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School system 4 2 1 1 1 9

Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK)

PROGRAMME CODE: MSW PROGRAMME CODE NO: 62
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MSW COURSE
Intake
Subject Code Eligibility UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL

during 2022 and 2023 with 50% marks (for UR) &
45% (for OBC).
Candidates should be from any one of the

following streams: Social Work/ Science/
MSW Commerce/ Humanities.
The candidates from Humanities stream must have

any one of the following subjects: History, Ancient
Two years Master
Indian & World History, Economics, Sociology,
degree in Social 22 15 8 4 6 55
Anthropology, Nutrition and Home Science,
Work
Psychology, Political Science, Geography,
Philosophy, Religion, Management, Human
Development, Education, Journalism and Mass
602 Communication, English, Rural Studies & Physical
Education.
BSW students of Visva-Bharati with complete

results are eligible for admission to MSW course
as an integrated part of Social Work Education
offered by the department.
Modalities of Admission: As per CUET-PG 2023
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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL STUDIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Palli Charcha Kendra (Department of Rural Studies) erstwhile running only MA in Rural Development has
introduced two courses Bachelor of Rural Studies and Master of Rural Studies (According to Government of
India, MHRD, NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, JULY 5 - JULY 11, 2014 (ASADHA 14, 1936) gazette
notification.)
(1) BRS is an undergraduate course for 3 years (six semesters) to receive Degree of Bachelor in Rural Studies
(BRS); (2) MRS is a postgraduate course for 2 year (Four semesters) to receive Post graduate degree of Master
in Rural Studies (MRS)
This programme is primarily meant for all those who would like to acquire higher education and are interested
to work in the field of rural studies. Students completing these courses would not only be self-sufficient but will
be well equipped to compete with students of various disciplines of Development Studies.
UNDER-GRADUATE [BRS (HONOURS)]

PROGRAMME CODE: BRS PROGRAMME CODE NO: 63
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO BRS COURSE
Intake
Sl.
capacity
No. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Candidates from Science stream, Commerce
stream and Social Science stream (having
pass marks at least in three subjects from the
followings: Economics, Political Science,
History, Geography, Sociology,
Anthropology, Philosophy, Education,
Psychology, Home Science and Agriculture)
BRS are eligible to apply.
(Honours) Qualifying marks
For UR Candidates:
Bachelor Passed Higher Secondary level examinations 10 6 4 2 3 25
of Rural
1. Studies 603 with 50% Aggregate and with minimum
50% in English
For OBC Candidates:
Passed Higher Secondary level examinations
with 45% Aggregate and with minimum
45% in English
In case of SC/ST candidates, admission will
be as per university rules.
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School system 10 7 4 2 2 25

2. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in the Pre-
Degree (PD) Examination 2023 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfillment of departmental requirements.
3. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2023.
4. SC & ST reservation quota for admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati School system will be considered as per
rules.
5. A student who has passed the school leaving Examination from Visva-Bharati Board, in the current year i.e. 2023 only will
be considered as an Integrated Student.
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POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN RURAL STUDIES)
PROGRAMME CODE: MRS PROGRAMME CODE NO: 64
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MRS COURSE
Sl.No. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake capacity
Honours graduates – Science; Political
Science; Geography, economics,
Master of Rural Sociology, Management, Commerce and
1. Studies (MRS) 604 Technology graduates; Rural studies;
Rural development; Social work;
Development studies; graduate from 20 13 8 4 5 50
Agriculture.
All candidates qualified in BRS Honours
examination of Visva-Bharati 2023 are
eligible for admission directly
DEPARTMENT OF LIFE LONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION (REC)
POST- GRADUATE (M.A. IN RURAL MANAGEMENT)

PROGRAMME CODE: MRM PROGRAMME CODE NO: 65
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MRM COURSE
Sl.No Subject Code Eligibility Intake capacity
.
1. M.A in Rural Passed Bachelor degree (Honours)

Management or equivalent with 50% marks for
(MRM) UR Candidates and 45% marks for
OBC candidates & pass marks for
605 15 10 6 3 4 38
SC/ST candidates in 10+2+3
pattern from any recognized
University in Social Science/
Science/Technology/Commerce/
Humanities/ Management stream.

Admission of Foreign students will be made as per University rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF SILPA SADANA
UNDERGRADUATE (B-DES)
PROGRAMME CODE: B.DES. PROGRAMME CODE NO: 66
ELIGIBILITY CRITERA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO B.DES COURSE
Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 05 years (including the current
year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelor Programme of Silpa-Sadana.
Intake capacity
B.Des. (Bachelor of Passed 10+2 or equivalent

Design) examination with 60% marks in
aggregate for general
Four years (Eight
Semesters) candidates and 54% marks in
aggregate for OBC candidates.
Specialization offered:
606 18 13 7 3 4 45
Relaxation will be given to
1. Ceramic and Glass SC/ST & PWD candidates as
2. Furniture and interior per Govt. of India rules.
3.Textiles

Candidates who qualify in the CUET -2023 examinations are required to appear in the Creative Aptitude Test of
100 marks on physical mode to be conducted by the department.
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score obtained by the candidate in both CUET and
Creative Aptitude Test Conducted by the department with 50:50 i.e. equal weightage.
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN DESIGN)

PROGRAMME CODE: M.DES PROGRAMME CODE NO: 69
ELIGIBILITY CRITERA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO M.DES COURSE
Intake capacity
M. Des. Two Years master 626 Candidate having graduation of 4-

degree in Textile year (8-Semester) securing at least
60% marks for general candidates
and 54% marks for OBC candidates
or its equivalent CGPA in Textile
Design/ Textile
Technology/Product Design 6 4 2 1 1 14
(Textile)/ Fine Arts (Textile) from
any University/Institution
recognized by UGC/AICTE.
Relaxation will be given to SC, ST,
EWS & PWD candidates as per
Govt. of India rules.
M. Des. Two Years master 627 Candidate having graduation of 4-

degree in Ceramic & Glass year (8-Semester) securing at least 6 4 2 1 1 14
60% marks for general candidates
and 54% marks for OBC candidates
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or its equivalent CGPA in Ceramic
Design/ Ceramic
Technology/Product Design
(Ceramic)/ Fine Arts
(Ceramic)/Industrial Design
(Ceramic)/Accessories Design
(Ceramic) from any
University/Institution recognized by
UGC/AICTE. Relaxation will be
given to SC, ST, EWS & PWD
candidates as per Govt. of India
rules.
M. Des. Two Years master 628 Candidates having Graduation of 4-

degree in Furniture and years (8- Semester) securing at least
Interior 60% marks for General Candidates
and 54% marks for OBC
Candidates or its equivalent CGPA
in Architecture/Furniture/Interior
Design/Product Design 6 4 2 1 1 14
(Furniture)/Fine Arts (Sculpture)
from any University/Institution
recognized by UGC/AICTE.
Relaxation will be given to SC, ST,
EWS& PWD candidates as per
Govt. of India rules.
Modalities of Admission Test:
Candidates who qualify in the CUET -2023 examinations are required to appear in the Creative Aptitude Test of 100 marks on
physical mode to be conducted by the department.
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score obtained by the candidate in both CUET and Creative
Aptitude Test Conducted by the department with 50:50 i.e. equal weightage.
Category-wise seat distribution of Palli Samgathana Vibhaga
Intake capacity
Programme
Under-Graduate Programme 58 39 22 11 14 144

(BSW+BRS+BDES)
Post-Graduate Programme 75 50 28 14 18 185
(MSW+MRS+MRM+MDES)
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PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA (PSB)
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
CODE: 07
Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) was established on September 1, 1963 as Palli Siksha Sadana and
later renamed as Palli Siksha Bhavana in the Visva-Bharati Act. as amended in 1984.
Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) imparts education in Agricultural Sciences both at under graduate
and post -graduate levels. It offers four years (eight semesters) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture course and two years
M.Sc.(Ag.)/M.Sc.(Hort.)/M.Sc. course in Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture (Fruit Science/Vegetable Science),
Agricultural Extension Education, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Animal Science
(Poultry).
There are facilities for research leading to Ph.D. degree in all branches of Agricultural Sciences. Apart from
teaching and research, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) is also engaged in extension activities in the
field of agriculture in the surrounding villages and elsewhere. Rural Agricultural work experience and agro-
industrial attachment (RAWE &AIA) and Experiential Learning (EL) Programmes are compulsory and a part of
the academic curriculum for under graduate students. Other academic support units are Agricultural Farm.
Horticultural Farm, Dairy and Poultry Farm, Soil Testing Laboratory, Library and Rathindra Krishi Vigyan
Kendra. The institute has its own placement cell.
“If a true school is to be founded in India, The school must be from the beginning group. The School will make use
of best methods in agriculture, the breeding of livestock and development of village crafts. The teachers, students
and people of the surrounding countryside will be related to each other with the strong and intimate ties of
livelihood. They shall co-operate to produce all the necessities of their own existence.”
Rabindranath Tagore
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture]

PROGRAMME CODE: BSG PROGRAMME CODE NO: 71
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA &INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO B.Sc. (Hons.) AGRICULTURE COURSE
Eligibility Intake Capacity

Course Code
For UR candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
B.Sc 701 60% marks at +2 level with a 54% marks at +2 level with a
(Hons.) combination of Physics, combination of Physics,
Agriculture Chemistry, Biology (Life Chemistry, Biology (Life
Science) and any one of the Science) and any one of the
following subjects: following subjects:
Mathematics/Agronomy/Mode 22 15 8 4 5 54
rn computer Mathematics/Agronomy
application/Computer /Modern computer
Science/Statistics/ Informatics application/Computer
Practices Science/Statistics/Informatics
Practices
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School System 2 1 1 1 1 6
ICAR 15
Jammu & Kashmir Supernumerary-2
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GENERAL CRITERIA FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
1. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in
the Pre Degree (PD) Examination 2023 of Visva- Bharati subject to fulfillment of departmental requirements.
2. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET UG-2023
3. SC & ST reservation quota for admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati School system will be
considered as per rules.
4. A student who has passed the school leaving examination from Visva-Bharati in the current year i.e. 2023
only will be considered as an Integrated Student.
POST-GRADUATE [M.Sc. (Ag.)/ M.Sc.(Hort.)/M.Sc. Animal Science (Poultry)]

PROGRAMME CODE: M. Sc (Ag)/Animal Science (Poultry) PROGRAMME CODE NO : 72
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. COURSES
All candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. courses [except M.Sc. Animal Science (Poultry)] should be B.Sc.
(Honours) Agriculture/Horticulture graduate in the respective subject under 10+2+4 pattern or equivalent
examination, subject to fulfilment of Departmental requirements as shown in table below.
General criteria to M.Sc. courses for internal students qualified in B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Examination of
Visva-Bharati’- 2023 are eligible for taking admission to the corresponding M.Sc. courses subject to satisfy the
eligibility criteria of the respective subject. No provisional admission will be allowed. Un-filled seats under
internal quota will be filled-up from the external applicants.
Course Code Eligibility Intake Capacity

For UR candidates For OBC Candidates Ext/
UR OBC SC ST EWS Tot.
Int
60% marks of 54% marks of
Ext 3 2 1 1 1 8
equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in
Agronomy 702
four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
Int 1 1 1 1 1 5
(Honours) Agriculture. (Honours) Agriculture.
Horticulture 60% marks of 54% marks of
(Fruit equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in Ext 2 2 1 0 1 6
Science/Vege 703 four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
table (Hons.)Agriculture/Ho (Hons.)Agriculture/Ho Int 1 1 0 0 1 3
Science) rticulture rticulture
Ext 3 2 1 0 0 6
Soil Science 704
60% marks of 54% marks of Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
Agricultural equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
Extension 706 four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
Education (Honours) Agriculture (Honours) Agriculture Int 1 1 0 1 0 3
Genetics and Ext 2 1 0 0 1 4
Plant 707
Breeding Int 1 0 1 0 0 2
60% marks of 54% marks of
equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in
Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
Animal B.V.Sc &. A.H/ B.Sc B.V. Sc. & A.H/ B.Sc
Science 708 (Honours)Ag./B.Sc (Honours)Ag./B.Sc
(Poultry) (Zoology) Honours/ (Zoology) Honours/
B.Sc. (Fisheries) / B.Sc. (Fisheries) / Int 2 1 0 0 0 3
B.F.Sc B.F.Sc
60% marks of 54% marks of Ext 2 1 1 0 0 4
Entomology 709
equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
Plant four years B.Sc four years B.Sc Ext 2 0 1 0 0 3
710
Pathology (Honours) Agriculture (Honours) Agriclture Int 1 0 1 0 0 2
Total 27 18 10 5 7 67
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Admission from ICAR
Course Code Intake capacity

Agronomy 702 6
Horticulture (Fruit Science/Vegetable Science) 703 4
Soil Science 704 5
Agricultural Extension Education 706 3
Genetics and Plant Breeding 707 2
Entomology 709 2
Plant Pathology 710 3
Total 25
NOTE:
Students satisfying (a) or (b) or (c) are eligible to apply
(a) Students passed out from State Universities/Central Universities /State Agricultural Universities/Central
Agricultural Universities/ICAR Institutes.
(b) Students passed out from private universities or affiliated colleges under private /state /central universities or
institutes having ICAR accreditation for the UG programme in Agriculture/Horticulture.
(c) Exemption norms of ICAR
Modalities of selection for admission:

The admission to different M.Sc. (Ag.)/(Hort.) Course and M.Sc. in Animal Science (Poultry) course will be
made strictly on the basis of separate applications made for the subjects concerned.
Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.Sc. (Ag.)/(Hort.) Course and M.Sc. in Animal Science
(Poultry) will be strictly in order of merit of CUET PG-2023 score.
PWD candidates are also eligible to apply. They should be able to independently carry out the following:
(a) to handle different farm tools & implements, laboratory equipments etc. (b) to carry practical classes. (c) to
attend RAWE&AIA programmes at different villages and organizations which is also an integral part of B.Sc.
(Hons.) agriculture Degree. (d) to follow classroom instructions and lessons normally. If any specialized aids are
required, the expenditure for the same has to be borne by the candidate concerned.
Candidates claiming reservation in any category must attach required proof/ evidence along with application.
All the original marks sheet and testimonials along with accreditation certificate of the students passed out from
private universities or affiliated colleges under private /state /central universities or institutes with one set of self-
attested photocopies are to be produced during the time of counselling /admission.
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VINAYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
CODE: 08
Established in 26th December 1946 as Art Craft and Music Teachers Training Centre and subsequently developed
as a full- fledged Teachers Training College in 1951. Vinaya Bhavana has the objective of training teachers’
secondary schools as well as academicians committed to the cause of education in its various forms. Vinaya
Bhavana has adopted Tagore’s integrated system of education through which education, cultural sensitivity and
service can be provided to a motley of communities that vary from one another.
Vinaya Bhavana has three departments i) Department of Education ii) Department of Physical Education & Sport
Science iii) Department of yogic Art and Science. It offers B.Ed, M.Ed. M.A., in Education, B.Sc (Hons.) in
Physical Education, B.P.Ed. M.P.Ed ,B.Sc.(Hons.)in Yoga, M.Sc.Yoga, Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and
research programmes leading to Ph.D. degree.
The institute has always been a committed participant in the ongoing debate on national /New Education Policies
through its Extension services. It attempts to participate and meaningfully engage with communities and
neighbourhood schools for mutual exchange of progressive, innovative and best practices of education.
The students of this Institute is provided with a very rigorous, serious, guided and supervised internship
programme under the guidance and supervision of experienced and able mentors in the twin schools of Visva-
Bharati as well as other neighbourhood secondary schools and selected schools of Visva Bharati adopted villages
affiliated to West Bengal Board’s CBSE & ICSE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
B.Ed. PROGRAM
PROGRAMME CODE: BED PROGRAMME CODE NO: 81 SUBJECT CODE: 801
Two-year B.Ed. is a regular full time professional program of four-semester recognized by National Council for
Teacher Education, New Delhi
Student Intake: 100

Eligibility:
1. Pre-service candidates (internal and external) and in-service candidates seeking admission to B.Ed. program shall have
50% marks in aggregate [45% marks for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates] in
three-year B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Mus. (Rabindra-Sangit/Classical-Vocal) degree with Honours/ Major from a recognized
University/Institution.
2. The candidates shall have studied any of the following subjects in combination at under-graduation level, one of which
is Honours/Major subject: Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali, Economics, Geography, History (Ancient/
Modern), Music (Rabindra-Sangeet/ Classical-Vocal), Philosophy, Mathematics, Statistics, Education, Physical
Science (Physics/Chemistry) and Life Science (Botany/Zoology).
3. In-service candidates shall have at least three years continuous experience as a full time approved regular teacher in
any secondary school recognized by the Central or any State Government.
4. Preference shall be given for direct admission to those in-service candidates with at least three years continuous
teaching experience as a full-time teacher from the intern school (not more than one teacher from each intern school)
that has provided facility for internship at least for last three consecutive years to the B.Ed. interns of the Department.
In case of more than one applicant from a particular intern school, selection will be done on the basis of service
seniority.
Admission Procedure:
Pre-service Candidates
1. External candidates who have passed their Under Graduate examination on or after 2014 shall be eligible to apply.
Under Graduate final Semester appearing candidates will be eligible to apply as an External candidate.
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2. Candidates who have qualified their Under Graduate/Post Graduate examination from 2021 to 2023 from Visva-
Bharati shall be treated as internal candidate.
3. Selection shall be made on pedagogy subject-wise taking CUET PG-2023 marks into consideration.
4. In case of tie the following tie-breaking sequence will be followed: Aggregate/ CGPA marks then followed by DOB.
5. Pedagogy subject-wise separate merit list for UR, OBC, SC, and ST will be prepared.
6. General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be prepared separately.
7. In case of any pre-service seat is lying vacant in any pedagogy subject in any VBU or external category (UR/ OBC/
SC / ST), the seat will be filled up first from the same pedagogy subject and from the same VBU or external category
(UR/ OBC/ SC / ST) If the vacancy is not filled up in any category within a pedagogy subject, it will be transferred to
category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ ST), merit list irrespective of pedagogy subject.
8. Pre-service OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non- availability of OBC candidate(s). SC
seat(s) will be filled up from ST waiting list in case no SC candidates are available and vice-versa.
In-service Candidates
1. Selection of in-service candidates will be done on the basis of CUET PG-2023 marks as well as fulfilment of eligibility
conditions 1 & 2.
2. In case any in-service seat remains vacant, the same will be filled-in on merit basis irrespective of Honours/Major
subjects from among the external candidates.
DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS
Pre-service: VBU Student
Sl No. Pedagogy Subject Code UR OBC SC ST Total
01 Bengali 821 3 1 1 0 5
02 English 822 3 1 1 0 5
03 Hindi 823 2 1 0 0 3
04 Sanskrit 824 2 1 1 0 4
05 Santali 825 0 1 0 2 3
06 Economics 826 2 1 0 0 3
07 Geography 827 2 1 1 1 5
08 AIHCA 828 2 2 1 0 5
09 Modern History 829 2 1 1 1 5
10 Rabindra Sangit 830 1 1 0 0 2
11 Classical Vocal 831 1 0 0 0 1
12 Philosophy 832 2 1 0 0 3
13 Mathematics 833 3 1 1 0 5
14 Statistics 834 2 1 0 0 3
15 Education 835 2 1 0 0 3
16 Physics 836 3 1 1 0 5
17 Chemistry 837 2 1 1 1 5
18 Botany 838 2 1 1 1 5
19 Zoology 839 2 2 1 0 5
Total 38 20 11 6 75
Seats will be increased for EWS candidates after getting approval from NCTE.
Pre-service: External
Sl.No. Pedagogy Subject Code UR OBC SC ST Total
1 Bengali 855 0 1 0 1 2
2 English 856 1 1 0 0 2
3 Hindi 857 1 0 0 0 1
4 Sanskrit 858 1 0 0 0 1
5 Economics 859 0 0 1 0 1
6 Geography 860 1 1 0 0 2
7 History 861 1 1 0 0 2
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8 Music (Rabindra-Sangit & Classical- 862 1 0 0 0 1
Vocal)
9 Philosophy 863 0 0 1 0 1
10 Mathematics 864 1 1 0 0 2
11 Statistics 865 1 0 0 0 1
12 Education 866 0 0 1 0 1
13 Physical Science 867 1 0 0 0 1
14 Life Science 868 1 1 0 0 2
Total 10 6 3 1 20
In-service
UR OBC SC ST Total
2 1 1 1 5
Pre-service Internal + Pre-service External + In-service = 75+20+05 = 100
Documents to be uploaded with the Application Form

 B.A./B.Sc./ B.Mus. (Rabindra Sangit/ Classical Vocal) degree with Honours/ Major consolidated (Final) mark sheet
and certificate.
 Mark sheet of all the semesters in case final mark sheet does not reflect complete marks of honors/ major in a single
pdf format.
 Caste/PWD certificate, if applicable.
 A copy of No Objection certificate from the competent authority/ Managing committee Resolution regarding their
deputation and approval letter from D.I./ equivalent competent authority.
 A copy of the certificate from the competent authority stating that they will be given study leave during the entire
duration of study for in-service candidates.
M.Ed. PROGRAM
PROGRAMME CODE: MED PROGRAMME CODE NO: 82 SUBJECT CODE NO: 802
Two-year M.Ed. is a regular full time professional program of four-semester recognized by National Council for Teacher
Education, New Delhi.
Student Intake: 50
Eligibility:
Candidates seeking admission to M.Ed. program shall have 50% marks [45% marks for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and
pass marks for SC/ST candidates] in one of the following degrees/diplomas from a recognized University/Institution:
A. B.Ed.
B. BA. B.Ed. /B.Sc. B.Ed.
C. B. El. Ed.
D. D. El. Ed.
1. External candidates who have passed their B.Ed. examination on or after 2014 shall be eligible to apply.
2. Candidates who have qualified their B.Ed. examination from 2021 to 2023 from Visva-Bharati shall be treated as
internal.
3. Selection shall primarily be made on the basis of CUET- PG 2023 marks and then group of subjects-wise (Social
Science, Science and Language) taking into consideration the pedagogy subject in B.Ed., or B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed., or /
B. El. Ed., or /D. El. Ed.
5. Group of subjects-wise merit list for UR, OBC, SC, and ST will be prepared.
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6.General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be prepared separately.
7.OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR wait list in case of non- availability of OBC candidate(s). SC seat(s) will be filled
up from ST wait list in case no SC candidates are available and vice-versa.
8. In case of any seat is laying vacant in any group of subjects-wise in any internal or external category (UR/ OBC/ SC /
ST), the seat will be filled up first from the same group and from the same internal or external category (UR/ OBC/ SC /
ST). If the vacancy is not filled up in any category within a group, it will be transferred to category-wise (UR/ OBC/ SC
/ ST), merit list irrespective of group.
Pedagogy Group Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST Total
Internal 4 2 2 0 8
Social Science 871
External 4 3 1 1 9
Internal 4 2 1 1 8
Science 872
External 4 2 2 0 8
Internal 5 2 1 1 9
Language 873
External 4 2 1 1 8
Total 25 13 8 4 50
Seats will be increases for EWS candidates after getting approval from NCTE.
Documents to be uploaded with the Application Form

 B.Ed., or B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed., or / B.El.Ed., or /D.El.Ed. consolidated (final) mark sheet and certificate
 Caste/PWD certificate, if applicable
POST-GRADUATE: M.A. (EDUCATION) PROGRAM

PROGRAMME CODE: MAE PROGRAMME CODE: 83 SUBJECT CODE: 803
M.A. (Master of Arts) in Education is a full time regular four-semester program.
Student Intake: 50
Eligibility:
1. For External Candidates: The external candidates seeking admission to M.A. (Education) program shall have passed
three-year B.A. (Honours/Major) in Education with at least 50 % marks for UR and EWS, 45 % marks for OBC (non-
creamy layer), and pass marks for SC and ST candidates.
2. For Visva-Bharati University Candidates: The VB candidates seeking admission to M.A. (Education) program shall
have passed three-year B.A. (Honours) in any other discipline with Education as a Subsidiary Subject/ B.Ed. each
with 50 % marks for UR and EWS, 45% marks for OBC (non-creamy layer) and pass marks for SC and ST
candidates.
1. Selection shall primarily be made on CUET- PG 2023 marks.
2. OBC & EWS seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non- availability of OBC candidate(s). SC seat(s)
will be filled up from ST waiting list in case no SC candidates are available and vice-versa.
Program Code Intake Capacity
M.A.(Education) 803 20 14 7 4 5 50
Documents to be attached with the Application Form

 B.A. (Honours/Major) in Education consolidated mark sheet and certificate for external candidates
 B.A.(Honours/Major)in any other discipline with Education as subsidiary subject/ B.Ed. consolidated (Final) mark
sheet and certificate for VB students
 Caste/EWS/PWD certificate, if applicable
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND
SPORT SCIENCE
The traditional programmes of Physical Education activities offered in Santiniketan since the inception of the
Brahmaharyashram underpins the degree programmes in Physical Education in Visva-Bharati. The Department of
Physical Education & Sport Science now boasts at two strong Bachelor Degree courses, namely, a 3-yar B.Sc.
(Honours) in Physical Education and a 2-year B.P. Ed. (Teacher Training) followed by a 2-year Master of Physical
Education (M.P.Ed.) course and Ph.D. Programmes.
The objective of the Department in producing honours graduates in Physical Education is to provide strong
foundation in knowledge and skill to the future teachers and at the same time to extend opportunities to the
aspirants for opting for Exercise and Sport Science-related career opportunities B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. Degree
programmes are offered at par with guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), India.
Further, the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science has made noteworthy progress in the areas of
research in Exercise and Sports Physiology, Exercise and Sports Biomechanics, Exercise and Sports Psychology
etc. in addition to other studies in the fields of Physical Education and Sports. Due to increasing importance in
Physical Education and Sport for the society, the Department also emphasizes extension programs in Physical
Education offered in the form of recreational Sport or fitness sport or traditional sport.
The mission of the Department of Physical Education is to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable Physical
Education professionals with a holistic understanding of physical, mental and spiritual benefits of human
movement activities.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (Hons.) PHYSICAL EDUCATION]

PROGRAMME CODE: BSP PROGRAMME CODE NO.:85 SUBJECT CODE: 805
Intake capacity: 50
Programme Intake Capacity Total
B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physical Internal 10 7 4 2 2 25
Education 50
External 10 6 4 2 3 25
Minimum Qualification: Educational Qualification: 50% marks in aggregate at +2 level for General & EWS
candidates, 45% marks in aggregate for OBC candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates in aggregate from
any recognized Council/Board/University. Age: 21 year as on 1st July, 2023.
Note: Reservation for female candidates-
Up to maximum of Ten (10) seats are reserved for female candidates. Un-filled of reserved seats for female
candidates will automatically be converted to male candidates
Modalities of Admission:
1. The admission criteria for B.Sc (Honours) in Physical Education will be based on Common University
Entrance Test (CUET UG - 2023) with 50% weightage and Departmental Entrance Test (DET) on
Practical with 50% weightage.
2. In addition to scores obtained by candidates in CUET UG - 2023, they are required to appear in the
Departmental Entrance Test (DET).
3. Distribution of marks in Departmental Entrance Test (DET) (maximum 100 marks) will be made on the
basis of:
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Physical Fitness Test
(Candidates are to appear at their Date of Entrance test:
A own responsibility and in sports 50 Marks To be announced in the
attire) visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport
B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks Science
Reporting Time: 6.30. a.m.
C Sport Skill Test 20 Marks
1. Physical Fitness Test Items:
a) 50 mts Dash (Speed)
b) Standing Broad Jump (Power)
c) 4X10mts Shuttle Run (Agility)
d) Over Head Back Medicine Ball Throw (Strength) [Men-3Kg, Women-2Kg]
e) 1000mts Run (Endurance)
2. Distribution of marks for Sports Achievement/Participation as per criteria below:
Sl Participation Level 1st position 2nd position 3rd position Only Participation
1 International 30 30 30 29
2 National, Khelo India University & University 28 27 26 25
3 State championship 24 23 22 21
4 Junior & Youth Games/ SGFI/Khelo-India 20 19 18 17
5 KVS/NVS/All CBSE/ Schools national 16 15 14 13
District(Inter-subdivision),
6 8 7 6 5
KVS/NVS/DAV/Schools Regional
7 KVS/NVS/DAV/ Inter-Schools 4 3 2 1
Note: Sports participation certificate recognised by AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India will only be accepted for
awarding marks.
1. Choice of Sports for Skill Test as per the following list:
2. Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi,
Swimming, Table-Tennis, Volleyball & Yoga.
3. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in Practical tests.
4. Appearance in Practical Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for admission.
5. Sports achievement/participation certificate must be of within three (3) years.
6. Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.
Note:
 Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily many vigorous physical and
sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of
the total credits.
 All applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of previous public examinations and other
relevant documents along with attested photo-copies thereof on verification, failing which an applicant
will not be permitted to appear in the Practical test.
Documents to produce on Entrance Test (Original proof and a set of copies):

1) VBU Application Form for id verification
2) Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed
3) Date of Birth Certificate
4) Current Medical Fitness Certificate
5) Reservation Certificate, where applicable
6) Highest Sports achievement Certificate. This certificate must have its affidavit, failing which the
certificate will not be accepted for awarding the marks.
7) 1 (one) Recent Passport Size Photo.
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B.P.Ed.
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)
PROGRAMME CODE: BPD PROGRAMME CODE NO. : 86 SUBJECT CODE: 806
Intake Capacity: 50
Programme Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST Total
B.P.Ed. 806 25 14 7 4 50
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Minimum Qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-
College/Inter-Zonal/ District/ School competition in sports and games as recognized by the
AIU/IOA/SGFI/ Govt. of India.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 45% Marks.
3. Or
4. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied Physical Education as
compulsory/elective subject
5. Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks and having participated in National/ Inter University/State
Competitions or secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/District/School
competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India.
6. Bachelor’s degree with participation in International competitions or secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in
National/Inter-University Competition in sports and games as recognized by respective
federations/AIU/IOA/ SGFI/Govt. of India.
Graduation with 45% marks and at least three years of teaching experience (for deputed in-service
candidates i.e. trained physical education teachers/coaches).
Reservation:
The relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and in the reservation of
seats for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central
Government. Admission of Physically Challenged candidates is not permissible as candidates of this
course are required to perform vigorous physical activities and sports.
Up to maximum of Ten (10) seats are reserved for female candidates. Un-filled of reserved seats for female
candidates will automatically be converted to male candidates.
1. The admission criteria for B.P.Ed will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET-PG 2023)
with 50% weightage and Departmental Entrance Test (DET) on Practical with 50% weightage.
2. In addition to score obtained by candidates in CUET-PG 2023, they are required to appear in the
3. Distribution of marks in Departmental Entrance Test (DET) (maximum 100 marks) will be made
on the basis of:
Physical Fitness Test Date of Entrance test:

(Candidates are to appear at their own To be announced in the
A 50 Marks
responsibility and in sports attire) visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Venue: Department of Physical Education &
B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks Sport Science

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e) 1000mts Run (Endurance)
Only
Sl Participation Level 1st position 2nd position 3rdposition
Participation
2 National, Khelo India University & University 28 27 26 25
5 KVS/NVS/All CBSE/Schools national 16 15 14 13
6 8 7 6 5
Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi,
Swimming, Table-Tennis, Volleyball & Yoga.
7. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in Practical tests.
11. General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be prepared
separately.
Note: Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily many vigorous physical and
sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of the total
credits.
1. VBU Application Form for id verification

2. Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed
3. Date of Birth Certificate
4. Current Medical Fitness Certificate
5. Reservation Certificate, where applicable
6. Highest Sports achievement Certificate. This certificate must have its affidavit, failing which the
certificate will not be accepted for awarding the marks.
7. 1 (one) Recent Passport Size Photo.
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M.P.Ed.
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)
PROGRAMME CODE: MPED PROGRAMME CODE NO: 87 SUBJECT CODE: 807

Intake Capacity: 40
Programme Code Intake Capacity

UR OBC SC ST Total
M.P.Ed. 807 20 11 6 3 40
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) Or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
Or
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with at least 50% marks.
2. Reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST/ OBC/PWD and other categories
shall be as per the rules of the Central Government and NCTE guidelines.

Up to maximum of Eight (8) seats are reserved for female candidates. Un-filled of reserved seats for female
candidates will automatically be converted to male candidates.
1. The admission criteria for M.P.Ed will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET-
PG 2023) with 50% weightage and Departmental Entrance Test (DET) on Practical with 50%
weightage.
2. In addition to score obtained by candidates in CUET-PG 2023, they are required to appear in the
3. Distribution of marks in Departmental Entrance Test (DET) (maximum 100 marks) will be made
on the basis of:
Physical Fitness Test Date of Entrance test:

(Candidates are to appear at their own 50 Marks To be announced in the
A
responsibility and in sports attire) visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport
B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks Science
e) 1000 mts Run (Endurance)
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Only
Sl Participation Level 1st position 2nd position 3rd position
Participation
National, Khelo India University &
2 28 27 26 25
University
5 KVS/NVS/All CBSE/ Schools national 16 15 14 13
6 8 7 6 5
7. Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming,
Table-Tennis, Volley ball & Yoga.
8. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in physical performance tests.
12. General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be prepared separately.
Note:
 Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily many vigorous physical and sports
activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of the total credits.
 All applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of previous public examinations and other relevant
documents along with attested photo-copies thereof on verification, failing which an applicant will not be permitted
to appear in the Practical test.

1. VBU Application Form for id verification
2. NCTE Recognition Certificate of the Institute
3. Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed (As per NCTE)
4. Date of Birth Certificate
5. Current Medical Fitness Certificate
6. Reservation Certificate, wherever is applicable
7. Highest Sports achievement Certificate. This certificate must have its affidavit, failing which the certificate will not be
accepted for awarding the marks.
8. 1 (one) Recent Passport Size Photo.
DEPARTMENT OF YOGIC ART AND SCIENCE

Yoga is an ancient holistic wisdom of India and a practical science which signifies a harmonious
Integration at all levels of human existence. The essence of yoga is first available in Vedic literatures. All traditional Indian
schools of Yoga advocate a movement towards the perfection of body and mind which lead to the soul and the almighty.
Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge of classical Indian traditional yoga.
2. To provide scientific knowledge of yoga and to prepare qualified yoga professionals for the world society.
3. To prepare excellent yoga teachers and researchers.
4. To promote health, fitness and wellness.
5. To apply the knowledge of yoga for the prevention, care and rehabilitation of psychosomatic diseases.
6. To apply the knowledge of yoga for the development of Indian Culture, value Education, peace Education and Harmony within
the world society.
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UNDER-GRADUATE [B.SC. (HONOURS) IN YOGA]
PROGRAMME CODE: BSY PROGRAMME CODE NO: 84 SUJECT CODE: 809
Duration: The minimum duration of the programme will be 3 years (six semesters) and the maximum duration will be 6 years.
Intake Capacity: 50
Course Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Foreign Students
B.Sc.(Hons.) in Yoga 20 14 7 4 5 50 Supernumerary
Modalities followed for admission

Minimum Qualification: The candidate should have completed 12th standard in any discipline from a recognized board or
equivalent and having a score in CUET-UG 2023.
In addition to the score obtained by a candidate in CUET-UG 2023, they are required to appear in the Departmental Entrance Test
(DET) of 50 marks which will consist of two sections as below:
a) Demonstration/Performance (Basic Asanas, Pranayamas, Shatkarmas, etc.)– 40 marks

b) Viva – 10 marks
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score by the candidate in both CUET-UG 2023 and Departmental
Entrance Test conducted by the department with 50:50 ratio i.e., with equal weightage.
Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Government of India.
POST GRADUATE [MSC IN YOGA]

PROGRAMME CODE: MSY PROGRAMME CODE: 80 SUBJECT CODE: 874
Intake Capacity: 30
M.Sc. in Yoga 12 8 5 2 3 30 Supernumerary
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum Qualification: The candidate should have completed B.Sc. in Yoga from UGC recognized University or equivalent
Institutions and having a score in CUET-PG 2023.
In addition to the score obtained by a candidate in CUET-PG 2023, they are required to appear in the Departmental Entrance Test
(DET) of 50 marks which will consist of two sections as below:
a) Demonstration/Performance (Basic Asanas, Pranayamas, Shatkarmas, etc.) – 40 marks

b) Viva – 10 marks
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score by the candidate in both CUET-PG 2023 and Departmental
Entrance Test conducted by the department with 50:50 ratio i.e., with equal weightage.
Category-wise seat distribution of Vinaya Bhavana

Intake capacity
Programme
Under-Graduate Programme
40 27 15 8 10 100
(B.Sc.Phy.Edu.+B.Sc.Yoga)
Post-Graduate Programme
(M.A. Edu. + M.Sc. Yoga) 32 21 13 6 8 80
Teacher Training Programme
75 41 22 12 N/A 150
(B.Ed. + B.P.Ed.)
Teacher Training Programme
45 24 14 7 N/A 90
(M.Ed. + M.P.Ed.)
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME:
2023-24
Online applications are invited from eligible candidates willing to take admission to Ph.D.
Programmes of the university.
1. Eligibility for Admission to Ph.D. Programmes

(a) (i) Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master’s degree or a
professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory
regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-
point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an
equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and
Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established
or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country
for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational
institutions.
(ii) A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade,
may be allowed to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled and
other categories of applicants as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for
those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility
marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)
and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the
qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. However, a Differently-abled
applicant belonging to either of the reserved categories (SC/ ST/OBC (non-creamy layer))
shall not get the double benefit of being SC/ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) as well as
Differently-abled in the above relaxations.
(iii) Applicants who have cleared the M. Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a
point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil.
Degree shall be eligible to apply for admission to the Ph. D. Degree. as per norm.
(iv) Applicants possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M. Phil. Degree of an Indian
Institution, or a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and
Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority,
established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in
that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of
educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. programme.
(v) Category Certificates (OBC Non Creamy layer/SC/ST/EWS/PWD), issued by competent
authority. Validity period of OBC Certificate is three (03) years (If the OBC certificate is
older than (03) three years, current year OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) issued by S.D.O or
Equivalent officials is mandatory, for EWS it is current year and PWD certificate validity as
mentioned in the certificate. No request for further timing will be entertained
(b) In addition to the above, an applicant must also fulfil any one of the following conditions
i) Qualified in any of the following examinations: UGC-NET/UGC-NET (JRF)/ UGC-
CSIR NET /UGC- CSIR NET (JRF)/SLET/SET/GATE/ICAR/Teacher Fellowship.
ii) Obtained an M. Phil. degree of Visva-Bharati or any other university recognized by the UGC
that also follows the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for awards of M. Phil. and
Ph.D. Degree), Regulation 2016 and regulations of Visva-Bharati.
(iii) An applicant who’s M. Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva-voce is pending,
may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the University.
iii) Candidates who have not fulfilled any of the conditions mentioned above will have to
qualify in the Ph.D. Entrance Test to be conducted by the concerned Department of
Visva-Bharati.
2. Modalities of Entrance Test
The University shall admit applicants by a two stage process through:
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(a) An Entrance Test which is to be qualified with qualifying marks of 50%. A relaxation of 5% of
marks (from 50% to 45 % shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy
layers)/ Differently-abled category in the entrance examination. The syllabus of the Entrance Test
consists of 50% of research methodology and 50% will be subject-specific.
(b) An interview/viva-voce, which is mandatory for all applicants, to be organized by the
department/centre when the applicants are required to discuss their research interest/area through a
presentation before the Departmental Research Committee.
The interview/viva-voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz., whether:
(i) The applicant possesses the competence for the proposed research;
(ii) The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Department/Centre;
(iii) The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
3. Duration of the programme: Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three
years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
4. Date of Entrance Test/Interview: The date of Entrance test/interview will be finalized by the concerned
Department. Date, time and venue will be notified in the University Admission Portal.
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in)
5. Venue of Examination: Respective Department / Centre of each Bhavana / Vibhaga (Institute) or as
otherwise notified. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on University
website/admission portal/Bhavana notice board in due course of time.
6. Reservation of Seats: Reservation of seats for OBC, SC, ST, EWS and Differently abled candidates will
be made as per the rules of the Government of India.
7. Declaration of List of Eligible Candidates: The Department/Centre of Bhavana/Vibhaga (Institute) will
publish the list of eligible candidates on the Notice Board of the Department/ Centre and in the University
website at least seven days before the date of examination/ interview.
8. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lie
with the Admission Committee of the Bhavanas / Vibhaga (Institute) concerned. The University reserves
the right to restrict the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test/interview.
9. Applicants are advised to visit our website for any update (inclusion/omission) in connection with the
admission test/interview at regular intervals.
10. Students against whom disciplinary action has been taken for indiscipline/anti-institutional activities etc.
shall not be eligible for admission to the university academic programme. .
11. Application Fee: (Non-Refundable)

Category For first subject For each additional subject
For UR, OBC & EWS candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
12. Online Application Procedure: Candidates have to apply through our online application system
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in). The Online application allows the candidate to provide all
information and also to upload scanned photograph (4 cm x 3 cm) and signature.
*For In-Service candidate, a copy of No Objection certificate from the employer/competent authority is to be
uploaded at the time of application.
Details of the courses, eligibility criteria and relevant information are available in the University
Admission Portal.
The application fee in case of an online application may be paid by any one of the following ways:
Candidate can make the payment Online using any of the Online payment methods of Net Banking, Debit
Card, Credit Card, Cash Card, Payment through mobiles (A nominal TDR charge would be applicable).
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Candidates would get INSTANT confirmation of their payments and submissions when they pay through
online payment methods as listed.
In case a candidate does not have access to an online payment method he or she can deposit the required
amount at the different HDFC branches using a Bank Challan generated online. Details of the Bank will
be printed in the Challan.
No Cash payment will be allowed

Prospective candidates are advised to visit our website: www.visvabharati.ac.in as well admission portal:
vbadmission.in at regular intervals for updates.
Note: Visva-Bharati remains closed on Saturday and Sundays, Rabindra Bhavana (Wednesday and Thursday) and
Patha-Bhavana (Wednesday and Sunday). However, all the Bhavanas (Institutes)/Administrative offices work from
9.30 am 6.00 pm.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & CULTURE)
PROGRAME CODE: PHD DURATION: 3-6 YEARS PROGRAME CODE NO: 18
INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. COURSES
Name of the Code Area of Specialization (If Any) Total Intake

Department (Code) UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Assamese 190 Assamese Language, Literature,
Culture/ Language, Literature,
0 0 1 0 0 1
culture of North-East
India/Comparative Study
Bengali 193 - 3 2 1 1 1 8
Chinese 185 - 1 0 0 0 0 1
Centre for Modern 117 French 1 0 0 0 0 1
European Languages, Russian 2 1 0 0 0 3
Literatures and Culture Italian (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Studies German 1 1 0 0 0 2
Comparative Literature 116 Literatures of Latin America,
Feminist Literary Criticism, 0 1 0 0 0 1
Reception Studies
Dept. of Arabic, Persian, 118 Persian
3 2 1 1 1 8
Urdu & Islamic Studies
English 119 Eighteenth Century Studies /
Postcolonial Studies / Indian
Graphic
Novels & Comics / Detective
& 2 2 0 1 1 6
Crime Literature / Theatre Studies
/
Uncanny & Victorian
Culture
Japanese 175 - 2 1 1 0 1 5
Sanskrit 177 - 1 1 1 0 0 3
Hindi 120 -
6 4 2 1 1 14
Tamil 199 Tamil Literature & Grammar
(Classical & Modern),
Comparative Literature,
0 0 1 0 0 1
translation Studies, Tamil History,
Tamil Music, Tamil art &
Architecture
Total 22 15 8 4 5 54
Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to Ph.D. Programme:

As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline section.
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VIDYA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Sl. Name of the Department Area of Specialization (If any) Total Intake
No. (code)
1. Economics (252) Agriculture or development Issues;
Macroeconomics of development
countries; Livelihood, development and
environmental sustainability;
International Trade theory; Health 4 3 2 1 1 11
economics; Public economics; Growth
theory; Social sector; Empirical open
economy macroeconomics/
development macroeconomics
2. Anthropology (256) - 3 1 1 - - 5
3. Centre for Journalism & Development Communication with
Mass Communication special thrust on application of Indian
(257) Communication perspectives/Tagorean
Communication Approach: 02 (Two
Seats)
Gender, media and society with special
thrust on mobile telephony, gender and
society/ queer and digital media: 02
3 2 1 0 1 7
(Two Seats)
Online media and online
communication with special thrust on
online political communication and
digital post-humanism/International
communication: 02 (Two Seats)
Audio-visual media/Print media/Films:
01 (One Seat)
4. Ancient Indian History, Archaeology (Theoretical, Lithic
Culture & Archaeology technology, Ethno archaeology &
(AIHC&A) (251) heritage studies)- 04 (Four seats)
Epigraphy & Numismatics (Ancient
India)- 03 (Three Seats) 5 4 2 1 1 13
Arts and Architecture (Ancient India)-
03 (Three Seats)
Social and Economic History- 03
(Three Seats)
5. History (254) - 2 1 1 1 1 6
6. Philosophy & The Concept of Agency in Indian
Comparative Religion Philosophy and related Issues : 01 (One 1 0 0 0 0 1
(255) Seat)
7. Women’s Studies (258) Gender & Development, Gender &
0 1 0 0 0 1
Space
Total 18 12 7 3 4 44
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SIKSHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE)

Instructions to the candidates for admission to Ph.D. Programme at different departments / Centres:
Candidates seeking admission to different departments should fill-up separate application forms.
Eligibility criteria for admission to Ph. D. Programme:
All candidates seeking admission to Ph. D. programme should have a M.Sc. degree or a professional degree
declared equivalent to the M.Sc. degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or
incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions and qualified in the Ph.D.
Entrance Test (PET) conducted at the level of individual Departments/Centres under Siksha Bhavana. However,
candidates who have qualified UGC- NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher
fellowship holder or who have passed M. Phil programme at Visva-Bharati are exempted from the entrance test.
The qualifying marks in the entrance test will be 50% and the syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of
research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those
belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of applicant’s as per the
decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th
September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are
permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace marks procedures. However, a
differently-abled applicant belonging to either of the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)) shall
not get double benefit of being SC/ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) as well as differently-abled in the above
relaxation.

Name of the Area of Specialization (If Any) Total Intake

Department (code)
Infection and Cancer, Genomics of Plant

Biotechnology (331) Stress Biology, Biology of Ageing, Rice 3 2 1 1 1 8
Biotechnology
Mycology & Plant pathology,
Microbiology, Plant-microbe Interactions,
4 2 1 1 1 9
Botany (332) Floristic, Palynology & Plant reproductive
Biology and Botany
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Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Natural Products
Theoretical Organic Chemistry and
Reaction Modeling
Polymer Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry, Hydoro- and
Chemistry (333) metallogels 17 12 6 3 4 42
Physical Chemistry
Computational Chemistry and Catalysis
Solvation Thermodynamics
Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
Surface Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Photochromatic Materials
-
Computer Science (334) 3 2 1 1 1 8
Environmental Geology, Aerosol

Environmental Science (335) Geochemistry 1 1 1 0 0 3
Molecular Spectroscopy
Electrochemistry /Inorganic Chemistry/
Integrated Science (340) 2 2 1 1 1 7
Material Science/Molecular Biology and
Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Mathematical Biology
Nonlinear Dynamics Bifurcation and Chaos
Magneto hydrodynamics
Mathematical Pharmacology,
Mass Transport
Fuzzy Functional Analysis
Nonlinear Differential Equations
Mathematics (336) 6 4 2 1 1 14
Stochastic Differential Equations
Fluid Dynamics,
Complex Analysis,
Algebra
Measure on Topological Group
Theoretical Aspects of Non-linear Elliptic
and Parabolic PDEs.
Quantum Optics/Laser theory/Nonlinear
Optics/Optical quantum metrology/cavity
optomechanics.
Gravitational Physics/Astrophysics
Condensed Matter Physics/ Nano-science-
Physics (337) Experiment 7 4 2 1 1 15
Nuclear Physics - Experimental
Cosmology
Observational Astronomy
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
(Numerical/simulation)
Reliability Analysis, Industrial Statistics,
Bayesian Inference, Bayesian Computation,
Statistics (338) Statistical methodologies, circular statistics, 2 2 1 0 1 6
Bayesian earth science, Geo-Astro stat,
paleo-bio stat.
Fish Biology & Toxicology, Aquatic
Biology, Development Biology,
Zoology (339) 2 1 1 0 1 5
Parasitology and Insect Proteomics and
Genomics.
Total 47 32 17 9 12 117
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SANGIT BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA)

Name of the Department (Code) Area of Specialization (If Any) Total Intake
Rabindra Sangit (485) - 5 3 2 1 1 12
Drama & Theatre Arts (488) - 2 2 0 1 1 6
Manipuri Dance (486) - 1 1 1 0 1 4
Rabindra Nritya (494 ) - 1 1 1 0 0 3
Tabla (493) - 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 10 7 4 2 3 26
KALA BHAVANA
PROGRAME NAMEE: PHD DURATION: 3-6 YEARS PROGRAME CODE NO: 59
INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME
NET, JRF in respective subject or any other equivalent Research Eligibility test
Name of the Department (Code) Area of Specialization (If Total Intake
Any)
Design (Ceramic, Glass & Textile) (564) - 3 2 1 1 1 8
Department of History of Art (563) - 2 1 1 0 0 4
Department of Graphic Art (Printmaking) The exploration of 1 0 0 0 0 1
(565) the Intaglio Printmaking
process
& Viscosity Process
in the field of Indian
Contemporary
Printmaking
Total 6 3 2 1 1 13

As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline section.
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(INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION)
INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME
Total Intake
Sl. Name of the Area of Specialization (If Any)
No. Department (code)
Public Choice, Fuzzy and Crisp Choice (01)
Department of 2 1 0 0 0 3
1 Sociology and Social Anthropology (01)
Rural Studies (641)
Statistics (01)
Department of 1 1 1 0 1 4
2 -
Social Work (642)
Silpa Sadana (650) Ph.D. in Design 3 2 1 1 1 8
3
Total 6 4 2 1 2 15

As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline Section.
PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE

INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D PROGRAMME
Name of the Department Code Total Intake

UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
Department of Agricultural Economics 722 1 1 0 0 0 2
Department of Agricultural Statistics 731 1 0 0 0 0 1
Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry 723 3 2 1 1 1 8
Department of Agricultural Entomology 724 1 1 0 0 1 3
Department of Plant Pathology 732 1 1 1 0 0 3
Department of Agronomy 726 4 3 2 1 1 11
Department of Horticulture & Post -Harvest Technology 729 4 2 1 1 1 9
Department of Agriculture Extension 725 1 1 1 0 0 3
Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding 727 1 1 1 0 1 4
Department of Crop Physiology 733 1 1 0 0 0 2
Department of Animal Science 721 0 0 0 0 0 0
Department of Agricultural Engineering 728 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 19 13 7 3 5 47

As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline Section.
In addition to the guidelines for admission to Ph.D. programme given in clause 1 (b) (i). ICAR -NET qualified
candidates are also exempted from taking admission test.
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VINAYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO PHD PROGRAMME
Sl. Name of the Department (Code) Area of Specialization UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
No.
Department of Physical
1. Education and Sports Science - 3 2 1 0 1 7
(852)
Instructional Technology,
2 Department of Education (851) 1 1 0 1 0 3
ET & ICT
Total 4 3 1 1 1 10
Eligibility will be as per University Guidelines for Ph. D. As mentioned in this prospectus.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR
CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, ADVANCE DIPLOMA, POST
GRADUATE DIPLOMA, SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSE &
FOREIGN CASUAL COURSE
1. Only current students of all Bhavana of Visva-Bharati will be eligible (Except
Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma Courses of Kala Bhavana and all Post-Graduate Diploma and
Skill Development Courses) for admission to Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma Courses.
2. The following categories of persons shall be eligible to apply for admission to Certificate, Diploma and
Advanced Diploma Courses in languages if they fulfil the below conditions
(i) Full time regular students of Post-graduate, Under-graduate, Pre-degree Course and
registered Ph.D. students of Visva-Bharati.
(ii) Regular full-time members of the Staff of Visva-Bharati.
(iii) Other persons of the following specifications, if approved by the Upacharya, Visva-
Bharati, on the basis of the recommendation of the Adhyaksha, Bhasha-Bhavana.
(iv) Note: Since all the courses mentioned above are part-time language courses, students
admitted to such courses shall be treated as “PART TIME”.
3. Students against whom disciplinary action has been taken for indiscipline/anti-institutional activities etc.
shall not be eligible for admission to the university academic programme.
4. Date of Entrance Test/Interview: The date of Entrance test/interview will be finalized by the concerned
Department. Date, time and venue will be notified in the University Admission Portal.
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in)
5. Venue of Examination: Respective Department / Centre of each Bhavana / Vibhaga (Institute) or as

otherwise notified. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on University
website/admission portal/Bhavana notice board in due course of time.
3. Qualifying marks for admission is 30% for General and 27% for OBC Candidates. No qualifying marks
are required for SC & ST candidates. Qualifying marks for PWD as per Govt. of India rules.
4. Reservation of Seats: Reservation of seats for OBC, SC, ST, EWS and Differently abled candidates will be
made as per the rules of the Government of India.
5. Declaration of list of eligible Candidates: The Department/Centre of Bhavana/Vibhaga (Institute) will

publish the list of eligible candidates on the Notice Board of the Department/ Centre and in the University
website at least seven days before the date of examination/ interview.
6. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lie
with the Admission Committee of the Bhavanas / Vibhaga (Institute) concerned. The University reserves
the right to restrict the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test/interview.
7. Applicants are advised to visit our website for any update (inclusion/omission) in connection with the
admission test/interview at regular intervals.
8. Application Fee: (Not refundable)
Category For first subject For each additional subject

For UR, OBC & EWS candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
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9. Online Application Procedure: Candidates have to apply through our online application system
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in). The Online application allows the candidate to provide all
information and also to upload scanned photograph (4 cm x 3 cm) and signature.
10. No Cash payment will be allowed
11. Prospective candidates are advised to visit our website: www.visvabharati.ac.in as well admission
portal: vbadmission.in at regular intervals for updates.
12. Candidates must be very careful during the entry of the data/information. No claim shall be
entertained subsequently for data entry mistakes committed by the applicant at the time of the
online application. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected summarily.
13. Applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of all previous public examinations and
other relevant documents along with self-attested photo-copies at the time of
counselling/admission to various courses failing which his/ her candidature will not be considered
for admission. If any discrepancy is identified during verification, his/her provisional admission
will be treated as cancelled. This should also be noted that the date of counselling/admission may
be announced 24-48 hrs before, including holidays. Applicants must be careful to ensure their
candidature(s) for counselling/document verification for confirming the admission.
14. 15% of intake capacity at the university level will be made available for international
students/foreign students including NRI on supernumerary basis. 5% of seats out of the 15%
supernumerary seats for admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian
workers in the Gulf and South-East Asia.
15. The applicants are advised to use their own/parents/guardians or relative’s bank account for
payment of admission/application fee. In case of cancellation/subject change or otherwise, an
automated refund will be processed to the same account from where payment was made.
16. In case of online counseling/document verification, documents will be physically verified by the
Department during physical class and if document is found incorrect the provisional admission
will be treated as cancelled. Further, students have to submit the different undertaking forms,
affidavits, and medical fitness certificates to the department during physical verification of the
documents. All the related formats will be made available through the admission portal so that
candidates may download to submit.
Online Application Date (Notice) To be announced in the University Admission

Portal:(http://visvabharatiadmission,samarth.edu.in or
Online publication of Merit list /Rank list https://www.vbadmission.in/
Admission from First Merit List
Admission from Second Merit List Details of Counselling Process will be notified in due
course of time
Commencement of Classes
18. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of
Calcutta High Court.
Note: Visva-Bharati remains closed on Saturday and Sundays, Rabindra Bhavana (Wednesday and Thursday) and
Patha-Bhavana (Wednesday and Sunday). However, all the Bhavanas (Institutes)/Administrative offices work from
9.30 am 6.00 pm.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & CULTURE)
CERTIFICATE COURSE
COURSE CODE: CRT DURATION: 2 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 16
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO CERTIFICATE COURSES
Two-year Certificate Courses: The Certificate Courses in languages shall be open to person(s) (i) who have passed
at least the Pre-Degree Examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognized University or
Board and (ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for study.
INTAKE CAPACITY
Sl. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

No.
1. Arabic 137 5 3 2 1 1 12
2. Bengali 138 8 5 3 2 2 20
3. Hindi 143 17 12 6 3 4 42
4. Odia 144 Should have passed at Should have passed at 4 3 1 1 1 10

least the Pre-Degree least the Pre-Degree
5. Pali 145 Examination or its Examination or its 5 3 2 1 1 12
equivalent examination equivalent examination
6. Prakrit 146 of a recognized of a recognized 5 3 2 1 1 12
University or Board and University or Board and
7. Sanskrit 147 5 3 2 1 1 12
whose first language is whose first language is
other than the language other than the language
8. Santali 149 5 3 2 1 1 12
selected for study selected for study
9. Tamil 150 5 3 2 0 2 12
10. Marathi 151 8 6 3 1 2 20
11. Assamese 152 4 3 1 1 1 10
12. Tibetan 154 10 7 4 2 3 26
Total 81 54 30 15 20 200
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DIPLOMA COURSE
COURSE CODE: DIP DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 14
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO DIPLOMA COURSES
One-year Diploma Courses: The Diploma Courses in languages shall be open to person(s) (i) who have passed at
least the Higher Secondary Examination/10+2 of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognized
University or Board (ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for study and (iii) 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.
INTAKE CAPACITY
Sl. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

No.
1. Arabic 157 Candidates who have Candidates who have 5 3 2 1 1 12

passed a two years passed a two years
2. Bengali 158 Certificate course in the Certificate course in the 7 6 3 2 2 20
language concerned or language concerned or
3. Hindi 163 an equivalent an equivalent 8 6 3 1 2 20
examination from any examination from any
4. Odia 164 4 3 1 1 1 10
other recognized other recognized
Universities or Universities or
5. Pali 165 5 3 2 1 1 12
Institutions Institutions
6. Prakrit 166 5 3 2 1 1 12
7. Sanskrit 167 5 3 2 1 1 12
8. Persian 168 5 3 2 1 1 12
9. Santali 169 5 3 2 1 1 12
10. Marathi 171 6 4 2 1 2 15
11. Assamese 172 4 3 1 1 1 10
12. Urdu 173 5 3 2 0 2 12
13. Tibetan 174 10 7 3 2 3 25
14. Tamil 170 5 3 2 1 1 12
15. Art and 187 Higher Secondary Pass Higher Secondary Pass
Architectu or equivalent or equivalent
re of 5 3 2 1 1 12
Tamil
Nadu
16. Theatre 188

Traditions
5 3 2 1 1 12
in Tamil
Nadu
Total 89 59 33 17 22 220
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ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSE
COURSE CODE: ADP DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO:15
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSES
One-Year Advance Diploma Course (Code: ADP): The Advance Diploma Courses in Language shall be open to
person(s) (i) who have passed at least the Higher Secondary Examination /10+2 of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent
examination of a recognized University or Board (ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for
study and (iii) who have passed the Diploma Examination of Visva Bharati in the same language or an equivalent
examination in the language concerned of a recognized university/ Board/ Institution.
Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity
Sl Subject Code For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
1 Pali 180 Candidates who have Candidates who have 5 3 2 1 1 12

passed a one year passed
2 Sanskrit 181 Diploma course in the 5 3 2 1 1 12
a one year Diploma
Language concerned or course in the language
3 Santali 182 5 3 2 1 1 12
an equivalent concerned or an
examination from any equivalent
4 Marathi 183 other recognized examination from any 6 4 2 1 2 15
Universities or other recognized
5 Arabic 954 Institutions. Universities or
5 4 1 1 1 12
Institutions.
Total 26 17 9 5 6 63
ONE-YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

COURSE CODE: CFS DURATION: 1YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 17
ONE-YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS UNDER BHASHA BHAVANA
There is a provision for one-year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary
Examination/10+2 or its equivalent and satisfy certain criteria, set for admission to the course concerned. The
courses are offered in the following subjects:
Bengali: (Code: 194)
Hindi: (Code: 195)
Odia: (Code: 196)
Tibetan: (Code: 197)
Sanskrit language and literature: (Code: 198)
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VIDYA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES)
ONE YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

COURSE CODE:CFS DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 27
There is a provision for one year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination
or its equivalent and satisfy certain criteria, set for admission to the course concerned. The courses offered in the
following subjects.
 Survey of Ancient Indian Culture (I and II) (Code: 231) by Department of AIHC&A.
 Modern Indian Culture with special reference to Rabindranath and Mahatma Gandhi (Code: 232) by
Department of History
 Ancient Indian Philosophy and Culture (Code: 234) by Department of Philosophy & Comparative
Religion.
SANGIT BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA)
CERTIFICATE COURSE
COURSE CODE: CR COURSE CODE NO: 43 DURATION: TWO YEARS
General Eligibility Criteria for admission to Two-year Certificate Course in Rabindra Sangit/Manipuri Dance/Kathakali
Dance/Rabindra Nritya/Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)/ Hindustani Classical Music (Instrumental) in Sitar/Esraj/Tabla.
 Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination,
 Staff, Staff-ward and Students of Visva-Bharati
Two-year Certificate Course Code Intake Capacity
Rabindra Sangit 441 24 16 9 5 6 60
Manipuri Dance 442 13 8 5 2 3 31
Kathakali Dance 443 12 9 5 2 3 31
Rabindra Nritya 444 13 8 5 2 3 31
Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) 446 10 7 4 2 2 25
Sitar 447 4 3 1 1 1 10
Esraj 448 6 4 2 1 2 15
Hindustani Classical Music (Instru.) in:
449 6 4 2 1 2 15
Tabla
Total 88 59 33 16 22 218
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ONE YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
COURSE CODE : CFS DURATION : 1YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 45
There is a provision for one-year Course for Foreign students who have passed Higher Secondary examination or its equivalent
examinations and satisfy certain criteria set for admission to the course concerned. The courses are offered in the following
subjects:
Rabindra Sangit (455), Manipuri (456), Kathakali Dance (457), Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) (460),
Sitar (461), Esraj (462), Pakhawaj (463), Tabla (464)
Course Total intake
One-Year Course for Foreign 15
Students
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN ESRAJ

COURSE CODE NO: 47
Skill Development Course in Esraj (code. 411) at Centre for Esraj under Sangit Bhavana
Eligibility: Any educational qualification is not mandatory
The practical courses are offered for
30 days, 90 days, 180 days, One year, Two years.
a) The candidate seeking admission to any of the above courses can go through the requisite admission test(s)
b) The foreign nationals seeking admission to any of the above regular courses can go through the require Admission
Tests(s) or can send video recording (in electronic digital format) of performance in the related field for assessment.
Admission of Foreign Nationals/International candidates to all regular courses will be supernumerary.
KALA BHAVANA
TWO-YEAR SKILL-DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN DESIGN (TEXTILES)
COURSE CODE: SDC DURATION: 2 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 55
Intake Capacity for Indian
Minimum eligibility
Students All
Name of the Course Code
For UR For OBC total
UR OBC SC ST EWS
candidates candidates
Two-year Skill-Development 10th pass 10th pass
Course (Craft Design: or or
532 10 6 4 2 2 24
Textile/Floor/Festival/Stage equivalent equivalent
Decoration)
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ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR INDIAN STUDENTS
COURSE CODE : CIS DURATION : 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 58
Name of the Code Minimum eligibility Intake capacity Modalities of
subject selection
For UR For OBC Total

UR OBC SC ST EWS
applicants applicants Intake
Painting 546 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2 For codes 546

2 0 0 1 0 3
or equivalent or equivalent to 549 & 551:
Evaluation will
Graphic Art 547 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2 be based on an
1 1 0 0 1 3 offline
(Printmaking) or equivalent or equivalent
practical test
Design 548 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2 followed by a
(Ceramics & or equivalent or equivalent 1 1 0 0 1 3 viva-voce
Glass) For code 550:
Evaluation will
Design 549 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2 be based on an
1 1 1 0 0 3 offline written
(Textiles) or equivalent or equivalent
test followed
by a viva-voce
History of Art 550 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2
1 1 1 0 0 3
Sculpture 551 Pass in 10 + 2 Pass in 10 + 2

1 1 1 0 0 3
Total 7 5 3 1 2 18
ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

COURSE CODE: CFS COURSE CODE NO: 57 DURATION: ONE YEAR
Name of the subject Code Minimum eligibility Intake Modalities of

selection
For UR applicants For OBC applicants
Painting 540 Pass in 10 + 2 or Pass in 10 + 2 or 3 in each Based on

equivalent equivalent Department portfolio of
Graphic Art 541 works for codes
(Printmaking) 540 to 543 &
545
Design (Ceramics & 542
Glass)
Based on
Design (Textiles) 543 portfolio of
original
History of Art 544 writings/essays
for code 544
Sculpture 545
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(INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION)
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISABILITY STUDIES
COURSE CODE: PGDDS COURSE CODE NO: 70 DURATION: 1 YEAR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO PGD COURSE
Intake
Code Eligibility
Subject UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Two Semester Post Graduate Passed graduation or equivalent

Diploma leading to PGD in examinations with 45% marks in any
Disability Studies 619 discipline. Admission of SC/ST/OBC
6 4 2 1 2 15
and Persons with Disability will be as per
GOI rules of relaxation for such
category.
Modalities of Admission
Personal Interview. Date of Interview will be published in the University Website/University admission portal.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL EXCLUSION & INCLUSIVE POLICY

COURSE CODE: PGDEIP COURSE CODE NO: 70 DURATION: 1 YEAR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO PGD COURSE
Intake
Two semester Post Passed graduation or equivalent
Graduate Diploma 620 examinations with 45% marks in any
leading to PGD in discipline. Admission of SC/ST/OBC and 6 4 2 1 2 15
Exclusion and Persons with Disability will be as per GOI
Inclusive Policy rules of relaxation for such category.
Personal Interview. Date of Interview will be published in the University Website/University admission portal.
MUSIC UNIT OF PSV

SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSE (FOLK MUSIC & RABINDRA SANGIT)
COURSE CODE: SDC DURATION: 6 MONTHS COURSE CODE NO: 67
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO CRT COURSE
Subject Code Eligibility Intake capacity
Skill Development Course Passed minimum class 8 (eight.)

(Folk music and Rabindra
Sangit) Candidates for this course will
come from villages. The
629 students & Employees of 9 6 3 2 2 22
different departments of Visva-
Bharati at Sriniketan Campus
are also eligible.
Admission test 50 marks (through Viva-Voce). Qualifying marks for admission is 30% for General and 27% for OBC
Candidates. No qualifying marks are required for SC & ST candidates. Qualifying marks for PWD as per Govt. of India rules.
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VINAYA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION)
DEPARTMENT OF YOGIC ART AND SCIENCE
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA
COURSE CODE: PGDY COURSE CODE NO: 80 SUBJECT CODE: 808
Duration: The minimum duration of the course will be 1 year (two semesters and maximum duration will be 2
years.
Intake Capacity: 20

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga 8 5 3 2 2 20 Supernumerary
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidate should have completed Graduation (Bachelor Degree) in any stream from a UGC recognized
university or equivalent.
Method of Selection:
The candidates will be selected on the basis of their merits in graduation marks.
Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the
Government of India.
Date, time and details of Admission Test Conducted by the Department will be announced in the University
Admission Portal in due course: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students from abroad are welcome at Visva-Bharati. They may join any regular course of the University or certain
specific course specially designed for the foreign students. Before joining any course of the University they must
satisfy the academic requirements set for the course. They should apply through online
(http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in) based on the concerned admission notification published/uploaded
on the university admission portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/).
There is a provision for one-year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary examination
or its equivalent and satisfy certain criteria set for admission to the course concerned. The courses are offered in
the following subjects:
• A survey of Indian History and Culture
• Culture Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Linguistics
• Modern Indian Culture with special reference to Rabindranath and Gandhi
• Indian Philosophy
• Ancient Indian Philosophy and Culture
• Bengali / Hindi / Odia / Tibetan / Sanskrit language and literature
• Rabindra Literature
• Indian Classics
• Rabindra Sangit
• Dance
• Drama and Theatrical Arts
• Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal or Instrumental :Sitar/ Esraj/Tabla/ Pakhawaj)
• Indian Art(Painting / Sculpture / Graphic Art / Design (Textile) / Design (Ceramic)
• History of Art (Applicant should possess a graduate degree)
Details for admission requirements may be had from the Adhyakshas (Principals) of Bhasha-Bhavana
(Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya-Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social
Sciences), Sangit-Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) and Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts)
for the courses offered.
Research programmes are also open for foreign students. The candidates must obtain clearance from the
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, for studying (especially for research) in India.
Research students recommended by any Government or University and with specific programmes for
investigation approved by proper authorities and accepted by Visva-Bharati are provided with research
facilities and guidance. 15% of intake capacity is made available for international students (i.e., Foreigners,
Non-resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin) as supernumerary seats. The admission is governed by
the rules of the University and the Government of India and subject to availability of hostel seats and
eligibility criteria for the course/subject concerned. The foreign students should submit or mail their
completed applications to the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan-
731235, Birbhum, West Bengal.
For all foreign transactions: State Bank of India, Branch-Santiniketan,
Branch Code-2121, IFSC-
SBIN0002121, SWIFT CODE: SBIN
IN BB343
MICR: 731002003
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES
INTRODUCTION
Candidates from all over the world are welcome to Visva-Bharati where the whole world makes its home in a
Single Nest.
Every year foreign nationals are admitted to various programmes of study offered by Visva-Bharati.
For details of programme/Course and their eligibility criteria please check e-prospectus uploaded on the
website of Visva-Bharati.
AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

The admission of foreign national students is subject to fulfilling minimum eligibility requirement as
prescribed for Indian general candidates and subject to equivalence of qualification at par with Indian
standard. In case, at a later stage, if it is found that the eligibility requirements are not fulfilled, the offer of
admission will be treated as cancelled at once.
a) The candidate must have adequate knowledge of English/ Hindi/ Bengali as per the requirements
of the course.
b) The applicant should have completed at least 17 years of age; there is no maximum age limit for
foreign national in the UG & PG level.
FILLING UP OF ADMISSION FORM
htpp://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
For admission related matters you may contact:
Joint Registrar (Academic & Research)

Visva-Bharati, P.O.- Santiniketan
District- Birbhum, West Bengal
Pin- 731235, Telephone- +91 3463 261853
E-mail: [email protected]
Please go through the departmental criteria’s and uploaded general instructions before filling up the form.
SUBMISSION OF FORM
Through University Admission Portal. https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/
The fee structure is as follows

SAARC Countries NON-SAARC Countries
Rs. 5,000 or equivalent USD Rs. 10,000 or equivalent USD
BEFORE SUBMITTING THE FORM PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING

a) The deadlines for submitting the form.
b) All the required documents are uploaded.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Online Applications received will be forwarded to the admission committee constituted by the
concerned department/ faculty for screening of applications for foreign nationals. The committees will short
list the applications according to the eligibility requirement, merit and number of seats.
All foreign students applying to any course in Visva-Bharati will have to appear for an admission test
conducted by the Department concerned. The candidate passing the admission test will be considered for
admission to the University subject to compliance of all other admission eligibility criteria.
All foreign nationals with foreign qualifications are required to submit the Equivalence certificate from
Association of Indian Universities(AIU) with the application form. Detailed Guidelines of AIU, New Delhi,
for International Admission are available on: htpp://www.aiuweb.org/Evaluation/evaluation.asp
AIU address is given below:
AIU House
110
16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg,
New Delhi- 110002, India
Phone- (91)-11-23230059, (91)-11-23232429
Fax : (91)-11-23232131
E-mail : [email protected] Website: htpp://www.aiuweb.org
Candidates may visit www.visva-bharati.ac.in for the detailed information regarding the eligibility
requirements.
SCHOOLING FROM INDIAN & INDIAN UNIVERSITIES

Those foreign nationals who have appeared for Grade 12th examination from an Indian Board or passed their
last qualifying examination from an Indian University will come under the category of 15% quota for
admission to various programmes.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION LETTER

Only those applicants who have fulfilled the eligibility requirements and qualified in the admission test
prescribed by the department concerned of respective Institute will be issued a provisional admission letter
by the Joint Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva-Bharati.
The provisional admission letter is sent to the applicant’s Embassy in New Delhi, Indian High Commission
in applicant’s Home Country and a scanned copy of the letter to the applicant’s email address.
Therefore, applicants are advised to write their email address and other details clearly on the application
forms. All foreign students should report to the office of Joint Registrar (Academic Research), Visva-Bharati
by the date mentioned in provisional admission letter.
AFTER ARRIVAL
All foreign students who secure admission to any course in Visva-Bharati should obtain a valid visa and
Bring all original documents to complete the registration process, without which no admission shall be
granted
The Visa must be endorsed in the name of Visva-Bharati, No other endorsement will be acceptable.
a) Student visa: Student Visa is required to join Undergraduate Programme, Post-Graduate
Programme, Certificate or Diploma Course Programme etc.
b) Research Visa: Research Visa is required to join Ph.D. programme in Visva-Bharati.
ADMISSION FORMALITIES
Candidates are required to report at the office of the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva-
Bharati, within the prescribed date.
He/ She undergoes the following formalities
a) Verification of Valid Visa, Visa endorsement passport, Original Educational Documents.
b) Payment or Admission Fee at the University Accounts Section, Central Administrative Building
(ground-floor), Visva-Bharati.
c) Report back to Academic & Research section with the fee receipt.
d) Students with admission letter will move to allotted Bhavana / Department. After finishing all the
admission procedure, the student has to visit the Foreign Students’ Assistance Cell, at India Gandhi
Centre, Visva-Bharati within 2 days (as per rules).
a) Student has to fill up the S-Form at the foreign Students’ Assistance Cell, Visva-Bharati
b) After filing up the S-Form the student has to register himself / herself (Online) for getting an
appointment date for reporting to the Foreigners’ Registration office at Suri, This procedure has to be
completed within two weeks of arrival in India.
COURSE FEES
See page No: 17-22
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TRANSFER & CHANGE OF COURSE
No request for any Change of Course and / or Bhavana will be entertained admission to the course of study.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SCHOLARSHIP
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR offers, Scholarships to International /Foreign students to study
in India, The students interested to apply for this scholarship may contact:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for detailed information on address given below;
Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR) Azad Bhawan,

Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002, India
Contact no.- (91) 011-23379309, (91) 011-23379310, (91) 01123376315
Website: www.iccrindia.net
Email: [email protected]
DISCIPLINE
The international students will abide by the rules of the Visva-Bharati and the code conduct as applicable to
Indian students doing same courses.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
All the Foreign Students medical Insurance will be done at the University after their admission.
HOSTELS
There are separate hostels for boys and girls, However hostel accommodations are provided according to the
availability of hostel seats.
HEALTH CARE
Free medical treatment is provided to all students (both residential and day scholars) of the University at
University Hospitals: Pearson Memorial Hospital, Santinketan with extended dispensary and C.F. Andrews
Hospital, Sriniketan.
COMPUTER FACILITY
A full-fledged, well-equipped Computer Centre located at Santiniketan with Internet and Software facilities
is available for students, researchers, teachers and administrative employees of the University, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Centre. The Computer Centre is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
COMMUNICATION
Nearest Rail stations are Bolpur (Santiniketan) and Prantik respectively of the Eastern Railway. Nearest air-
terminal is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
POST OFFICE
There are two Post Offices operating at Santiniketan and Sriniketan respectively, offering all postal services
including saving bank facilities.
BANK
The State Bank of India has two branches one located at Santiniketan and another at Sriniketan with all
banking services including ATMs.
NOTE:
1. Applicants seeking admission to Visva-Bharati are strongly advised not to use the services of third
party/ agents/ admission service firms.
2. Visva-Bharati has not authorized any agency/ individual/ agent to act on its behalf and/or to
charge any fee from prospective students.
3. Applications/Inquiries received through middleman/third party/agent will not be entertained
under any circumstances and will be summarily rejected.
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Admission Coordination Cell Visva-Bharati
visvabharati.acc@visva-bharati. ac.in
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
https://visvabharati.ac.in/index.html
https://www.vbadmission.in/
Helpline Numbers:
+91-8967733446 / +91-8967733447
Timing to contact: 10:30 AM to 5:30PM (Weekdays)
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VISVA-BHARATI

A Central University and an Institution of National Importance

An Act to declare the institution known as Visva-Bharati to be an

*[9 May 1951]

Incorporating the provisions of

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1971 No. 57 of 1971

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1984 No. 31 of 1984

*** [21 May 1984]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES FOR UG & PG

Paridarshaka (Visitor): Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India

ADHYAKSHA (PRINCIPAL) OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA

Bhasha Bhavana: Prof. Sabita Pradhan

Santiniketan Campus: Sriniketan Campus:

University website: https://visvabharati.ac.in/

OTHER INFORMATION AND FACILITIES

UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSES

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN SCHEME

NCC AND NSS

STUDENTS’ AID FUND

STUDENTS’ INFORMATION CENTRE

(*List may be accessed through the website,

Link– http://visva-bharati-library.in/images/pdf/VBLN_Journals_2022.pdf); **Online Journals: 7,034

(from e-ShodhSindhu, link-http://visva-bharati-library.in/index.php/resources/journals/online-journals/subject-wise).

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

DURATION OF STAY IN THE HOSTEL

DISCLIPINES FOR HOSTEL(S) BOARDER(S)

EVICTION FROM HOSTEL

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

ID will be allotted to the newly admitted students in the following format.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG/ DIPLOMA/ADVANCED DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE

Humanities Stream Science Stream

Sl No Fees Head (Journalism & Mass Communication) (Integrated Science)

Sl No Fees Head Physical Education (B.P.Ed) B.Ed Course

Humanities Stream Science Stream

Category For first Application For 2nd Application to another

For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-

For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-

25. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

No Cash payment will be allowed

Submission of Application (Online) Deadline of all courses

Commencement of Classes Details of Counselling Process will be notified in due

ADMISSION TO MRINLINI ANANDA PATHSHALA

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLASS II

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO OTHER CLASSES

Course Stream Eligibility

Course of Study and subject offered:

Weekly Holidays: Wednesday & Sunday

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO SANTOSH PATHSALA

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLASS II / CLASS V/ CLASS VI

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME (10+2)

Course Stream Eligibility Intake Capacity

For UR Candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Tota

** For Geography, Economics or Mathematics is compulsory.

***Cannot be Chosen if already opted as an Elective subject.

Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday

Biology (Life Science). However, at +2 level,

38. Outstanding Sports person

39. Reservation for Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)