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 2024-25
(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

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

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

And of

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

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 8
5. Information & Facilities 8
6. Code of Conduct 13
7 Information for ICC& Grievance cell 16
8. Student ID Allotment 16
9. University Fee Structure 17
10. Courses Offered and their code numbers 23
11. NEP 2020 24
12. Application Guidelines for Schools 25
13. Patha Bhavana 30
14. Siksha Satra 32
15. Application Guidelines for UG Programme 35
16. Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) 46
17. Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences) 49
18. Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science) 52
19. Sangit Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) 55
20. Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts& Crafts) 57
21. Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) 59
22. Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) 63
23. Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education) 65
24. Application Guidelines for PG Programme 69
25. Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) 76
26. Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences) 78
27. Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science) 80
28. Sangit Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) 82
29. Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts& Crafts) 85
30. Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) 88
31. Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) 91
32. Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education) 93
Application Guidelines & Vacancies of Certificate, Diploma, Adv.
33. Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Skill Development Course and 101
Foreign Casual Course
34. Information for International Students 111

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES

Particulars Information
Visva-Bharati Admission Portal: www.vbadmission.in

Availability of forms (Online): CUET-UG 27th February 2024

Last date of submission of forms: CUET-UG 5th April 2024
Correction Window –CUET-UG 6-7th April 2024
Date of Application/Registration for To be announced in the University Admission Portal:
School/UG/PG/Certificate/Diploma: www.vbadmission.in
Date of Application of Ph.D.:

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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) (Acting): Professor Sanjoy Kumar Mallik
Director, CCR (Acting): Professor Amal Kumar Pal
Director, PSNS (Acting): Professor Amit Kumar Hazra
Director, IGC (Acting): Professor Chowdhury Habibur Rahman
Director, Granthan Vibhaga (Acting): Professor Sudip Basu
Karma Sachiva (Registrar) (Acting): Shri Ashok Kumar Mahato
Finance Officer (Acting): Professor Amit Kumar Hazra
University Librarian (Acting): Dr. Nimai Chand Saha

ADHYAKSHA (PRINCIPAL) OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA

Bhasha Bhavana: Prof. Manoranjan Pradhan

Kala Bhavana: Prof. Sanjoy Kumar Mallik
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga: Prof. Arabinda Mondal
Palli Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Arun Kumar Barik
Sangit Bhavana: Prof. Buddhadeb Das
Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Narayan Chandra Mondal
Vidya-Bhavana: Prof. Sirajul Islam
Vinaya-Bhavana: Prof. Samiran 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
Admission Helpline email:[email protected]
CUET Online Application Portal: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Admission Helpline No: - 8967733446, 8967733447

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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-731235
[email protected] [email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Proctor
Vidya-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin-731235 Pin-731235
[email protected] [email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Dean of Students‟ Welfare & Director of PESNSW
Siksha-Bhavana P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum,
Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin-731235 West Bengal, Pin-731235
[email protected] [email protected]
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
[email protected] [email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Academic & Research Section
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, District-Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin – 731236 Pin – 731235
[email protected] [email protected]
Adhyaksha (Principal) Foreign Students Advisor
Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Indira Gandhi Centre
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
Pin – 731236 District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
[email protected] [email protected]
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
[email protected] [email protected]
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
[email protected] [email protected]
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 fulfillment 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.

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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 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
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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.
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.

SANTINIKETAN AS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Mr. L.E. Assomo, Director, Culture Sector, World Heritage Culture Sector, World Heritage Centre of
UNESCO vide his memo no CLT/WHC/NOM/23/122 dated 25th October, 2023 informed the
Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of India to UNESCO that Santiniketan has been inscribed on
the World Heritage List of UNESCO as per decision taken by the World Heritage Committee of
UNESCO at its extended 45th session (Riyadh, 2023). The Asram and surrounding areas of the
Santiniketan campus of the University including the Upasana Griha, Chatimtala, Amrakunja, Hindi
Bhavana, China Bhavana, Kala Bhavana, Sangit Bhavana and Rabindra Bhavana are part of the core
area of the World Heritage Site, measuring approximately 36 hectare.
Inscription of this part of our campus is an excellent opportunity to draw the attention of visitors and
remind local residents and the students, teachers and staff of the outstanding universal value of
Santiniketan. Following the inscription, the University has initiated the process of conservation,
preservation and restoration of the heritage buildings, structures, artworks etc. by forming a World
Heritage Cell.

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 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.

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
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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‟ application for medical fitness certificate for swimming, NCC etc should get forwarded by the Principal
of respective Bhavana.

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.

The University has a well-equipped Central Library including 12 Sectional Libraries and 29 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.

The libraries in the system are connecting with the campus-wide MHRD WiFi. We are extremely happy to
inform that after using for more than twenty years, Visva-Bharati Library Network (VBLN) has successfully
migrated from subscription & Cloud-based Library Management Software “LibSys-10” to a newly platform which
is Open Source Cloud-based Library Management Software “Koha” as ILMS (Integrated Library Management
Software) for automating library activities and offering services from April 2024. The Central Library and most of
the Sectional Libraries are wi-fi enabled.
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RESOURCES

Sl Resources Total
1 Books 8,65,922
2 e-book (including 8368 purchased) 1,23,368
3 Digitized Book 29,894
4 Theses 3,388
5 Theses uploaded at Sodhganga 1,551
6 Online Database 20
7 News Paper + Magazine 87
8 Print Journal* 121
9 Online Journals** 7041
*List may be accessed through the website, Link –
https://vblibrarynetwork.in/images/pdf/VBLN_Journals_2023.pdf;

**Online Journals: 7,041 (from e-ShodhSindhu, link-

https://vblibrarynetwork.in/index.php/resources/journals/online-journals/subject-wise).

LIBRARY WEBSITE
The website of Visva-Bharati Library Network can be accessed at https://vblibrarynetwork.in/index.php which is
the gateway of 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 (http://dspace.vblibrarynetwork.in/),
To search/discover required resources from all resources with a single search through Discovery with OPAC at
https://vbu-opac.kohacloud.in/.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Remote Access: To facilitate global access of library resources round the clock.
Discovery Services: To search/discover required resources from all resources with a single search. Link-
https://vbu-opac.kohacloud.in/
Plagiarism Detection – The level of plagiarism may be checked through DrillBit (Plagiarism Detection Software).
Link – https://vblibrarynetwork.in/index.php/services/drillbit-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://vblibrarynetwork.in/index.php/publications/library-e-newsletter
Inter Library Loan facility: from the reputed libraries in Indian universities. Link –
https://vblibrarynetwork.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. To control the misplacing of the library books in the stack by the users (as it is open access stack),
subject wise colour code has been assigned at the spine of the books and arranged in the rack accordingly.
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 for varied groups, Special Sessions, Workshop/ Training/Demonstration for stakeholders, teaching
of Research and Publication Ethics paper etc. are some other services rendered by the Library Network.
Visva-Bharati Library is also using Social Network to reach unreachable though 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). Patha Bhavana has 3 boys and 4 girls hostels. Siksha Satra does not have any hostel.

Students interested in availing hostel should click “yes” tab for hostel while filling online Visva-Bharati
SAMARTH application form. No separate application for Hostel will be entertained.

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 6 years.
 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 harboring 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 five general canteens in the campus.

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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. 192/- 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:
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 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,
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.

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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 anytime. 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.
ITIONAL RUL
INFORMATION FOR ICC & GRIEVANCE CELL

 SC/ST/OBC Cell: 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.pdfTo 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
[email protected]
 Students Grievance Cell: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.
 Anti-Ragging Affidavits format (For all Students):
According to the UGC guidelines and orders of the supreme court of India, students
admitted in any course of the University need to submit Anti-Ragging undertaking through
the UGC portal (http://www.antiragging.in). The students are advised to provide the copy of

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 the registration slip and number to the concerned Department HOD‟s at the time of
commencement of class or physical verification. Failing to submit such a declaration may
lead to cancellation of admission.

 Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): 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 complaints.pshww@visva-
bharati.ac.in. 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.
*Visva-Bharati advocates zero tolerance Policy with respect to sexual harassment and Gender
Discrimination in campus.

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
Science Stream of Siksha Bhavana and Palli Siksha Bhavana UG Programmes of Palli UG Programmes of Palli
UG Programmes of Bhasha, Vidya,
Samgathana Vibhaga except B.Des Samgathana Vibhaga (B Des
Kala, Sangit and Vinaya Bhavana (Science/Agriculture)
programme programme)
2nd, 3rd& 4th 2nd, 3rd& 4th 2nd, 3rd& 4th 2nd, 3rd& 4th
1st Year 1st Year 1st Year 1st Year
year year year year
Gen, UR, Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, Gen, Gen, Gen, Gen,
SC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC,
OBC OBC OBC OBC OBC OBC OBC
Sl. ST & ST & ST & ST & ST & ST & ST &
FEES Head & & Science Agriculture Science Agriculture & & & & &
No. PWD PWD PWD PWD PWD PWD PWD
EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS
1 Tuition Fee 840 840 840 840 840 840 840 840 840
2 Admission Fee 2000 2000 2000 4000 2000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000
Registration/Renewal
3 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
of registration
4 Laboratory Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500
5 Library Admission Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
6 Examination Fee ****
7 Marksheet Fee****
8 Annual Fees 5000 5000 5000 5000
9 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Students Amenities
10 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Fee
11 Medical Fee 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243
12 Students Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
13 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
14 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
15 Field Work Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
16 Practice Teaching Fee
Caution Money
17 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
(refundable)
Library Caution
18 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Deposit (refundable)
Laboratory Caution
19 200 200 200 200
Deposit (refundable)
20 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
21 Residence Fee #
Medical Insurance
22 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Fee***
Grand Total 6045 5205 2045 1205 6745 8745 5905 7905 2545 1705 8545 7705 2545 1705 13545 12705 7545 6705
#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 J&MC) Science Stream Social Science Stream Teacher Education
(Arts/Fine Arts/ Music) (Science/ Agriculture) (Social Work/ Design) Physical Education (M.P.Ed) M.Ed Course
Sl No 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Fees Head
SC, SC, SC, SC, Gen, SC, Gen, SC, Gen, SC, Gen, SC, Gen, SC,
Gen, Gen, Gen, Gen,
ST & ST & ST & ST & OBC ST & OBC ST & OBC ST & OBC ST & OBC ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST &
OBC & OBC & OBC & OBC &
PW PW PW PW & PW & PW & PW & PW & PW & EWS PWD & EWS PWD
EWS EWS EWS EWS
D D D D EWS D EWS D EWS D EWS D EWS D
Agri
Agricult Scien
Science cultu
ure ce
re
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 registration 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
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 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 500 500 500 500 240 240 240 240
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 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 253 253 253 253
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 Course Fee (for two semesters) 5000 5000 5000 5000
17 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
18 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Laboratory Caution Deposit
19 200 200 200 200
(refundable)
20 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
21 Residence Fee #
22 Medical Insurance Fee*** 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
1032 1107 1088
Grand Total 7575 6375 2525 1325 8525 11525 7325 3275 2075 9875 3025 1825 9685 3035 1835 13585 13585 6335 6335
5 5 5

# 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
(Journalism & Mass Communication) (Integrated Science)
Sl No Fees Head 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 & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & 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
6 Examination Fee ****
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 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243
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
15 Co-Curricular Fee
16 Course Fee (for two semesters) 8000 8000 8000 8000
17 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500
18 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300
19 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable) 200 200
20 ID card Fee 50 50 50 50
21 Residence Fee #
22 Medical Insurance Fee*** 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Grand Total 26255 21255 19205 14205 8555 7055 3305 1805

# 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) & 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
Physical Education (B.P.Ed) B.Ed Course
Fees Head 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Sl No
Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & 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
6 Examination Fee ****
7 Mark sheet Fee****
8 Sports Fee 500 500 500 500 120 120 120 120
9 Students Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 50 50 50 50
10 Medical Fee 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243
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 Co-Curricular Fee 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
15 Practice Teaching Fee 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
16 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500
17 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300
18 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable)
19 Residence Fee #
20 ID Card Fee 50 50 50 50
21 Medical Insurance Fee*** 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Grand Total 9635 8435 3635 2435 9745 8905 2545 1705
# 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 of 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.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)
1st year 2nd year - 6th year 1st year 2nd year - 6th year
Sl
Fees Head Gen, OBC Gen, OBC & SC, ST & SC, ST &
No Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST &
& EWS EWS PWD PWD
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****
7 Mark sheet Fee****
8 Annual Fees
9 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
10 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
11 Medical Fee 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243 243
12 Student's Aid Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
13 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
14 Cultural Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
15 Field Work Fee
16 Co-Curricular Fee
17 Caution Money (refundable) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
18 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300 300 300
Laboratory Caution Deposit
19 200 200 200 200
(refundable)
20 Internet Fees 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
21 Course Work Fees 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
22 ID Card Fee 50 50 50 50 50 50
23 Residence Fee #
24 Medical Insurance Fee *** 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Grand Total 15055 15055 1105 1105 16005 18005 16005 18005 1855 1855

# 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 of 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.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
Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students
SL
Fees Head IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII
NO
IX/X/XI Upto IX/X/XI/ Upto IX/X/XI/ Upto Upto
UR, UR, UR,
SC, SC, /XII Class XII Class UR, XII Class IX/X/XI/XII Class
OBC OBC SC, ST OBC SC, ST
ST & ST & VIII VIII OBC& VIII VIII
& & & PWD & & PWD
PWD PWD EWS
EWS 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
Registration/Renewal of
3 250 250 500 500 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
6 Examination Fee ****
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 123 123 123 123 243 243 603 603 123 123 123 123 123 123 603 603
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
Caution Money
18 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
(refundable)
Library Caution Deposit
19 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
(refundable)
Laboratory Caution
20 100 100 200 200 500 500
Deposit (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*** 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192 192
Grand Total 3810 2310 1415 515 8425 8425 18270 18270 3910 2410 1415 515 7505 7505 18770 18770
# 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 of 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
**Admission fees for X and XII are zero.
***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.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 COURSES OFFERED AND CODE NUMBERS:

Bhavana/ Programme
Bhavana/Vibhaga Programme
Vibhaga Code Code No.
Bhasha-Bhavana B.A. (Honours) 11
(Institute of Language, Literature M.A. 12
& Culture) Diploma 14
01 Advanced Diploma 15
Certificate 16
One Year Course for Foreign Students 17
Ph.D. 18
Vidya-Bhavana B.A. (Honours) 21
(Institute of Humanities and M.A. 22
Social Sciences) 02
One Yr. Course for Foreign Students 27
Ph.D. 28
Siksha-Bhavana B.Sc. (Honours) 31
(Institute of Science) 03 M.Sc. (Inclu. Five Year Integrated M.Sc.) 32
Ph.D. 33
Sangit-Bhavana B.P.A (Honours) 41
(Institute of Music, Dance & M.P.A 42
Drama) Certificate 43
04 One Year Course for Foreign Students 45
Skill Development Course in Esraj 47
Ph.D. 46
Kala-Bhavana B.F.A. (Honours) 51
(Institute of Arts & Crafts) M.F.A. 52
2 Year Skill Development course in textile design 55
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma leading to MFA in
05 50
History of Art
One Year Course for Foreign Students 57
One Year Course for Indian Students 58
Ph.D. 59
Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga B.S.W. (Honours) 61
(Institute of Rural M.S.W. 62
Reconstruction) Bachelor of Rural Studies (Honours) 63
Master of Rural Studies 64
M.A. in Rural Management 65
06 B.Des. 66
M.Des. 69
Ph.D. 68
Skill development course in folk Music 67
Diploma in disablility studies & social exclusion
70
and inclusive policy
Palli-Siksha Bhavana B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 71
(Institute of Agricultural Science) 07 M.Sc. (Ag.)/(Hort.)/Animal Science (Poultry) 72
Ph.D. 73
Vinaya-Bhavana B.Ed. 81
(Institute of Education) M.Ed. 82
M.A. (Education) 83
Bachelor of Pysical Education and Sports (BPES) 89
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 80
Ph.D. 88
Patha-Bhavana Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Science) 91
(Institute of Elementary,
09
Secondary and Higher Secondary Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Humanities) 92
Education)
Siksha-Satra Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Science) 96
(Institute of Elementary,
10
Secondary and Higher Secondary Pre-Primary to Pre-Degree (Humanities) 97
Education)

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 NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL POLICY (NEP): 2020

Visva Bharati has introduced 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 4thyear 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 anUndergraduate 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 anUndergraduate 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).
4. Visva-Bharati has also adopted the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) system. Keeping in view of this, 10% of
total seats in UG courses can be considered for lateral entry/exit if such application is received, subject to
admission eligibility criteria and availability of seats. The Academic Credit vis-à-vis level of entry and exit as
well as Credit Equivalence followed by the Examination department, Visva-Bharati should be verified at the
time of admission.

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 APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS: 2024-2025
For the academic session 2024-25, 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.
2. Students must apply through ONLINE L: visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/jan2024
3. 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.
4. Selection will be made for Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala and Santosh Pathshala through online
lottery system or otherwise and details will be announced in due course through university
admission portal.
5. The qualifying marks of Admission Test shall be 30% for UR & EWS candidates and 27% for OBC
candidates (wherever applicable). There shall be no qualifying marks in case of SC & ST candidates.
6. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.
7. 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 before the
commencement of class. If any discrepancy is identified during verification, his/her provisional
admission will be treated as cancelled.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Candidates should collect, on their own, information about the exact dates of publication of the results of
the admission tests 2024-2025 from the University website/ Admission Portal /offices of the respective
Schools.
11. 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 2023 & 2024 (excluding the additional subject).
12. Total intake capacity printed in the Prospectus for class XI is applicable for the external (Day Scholar/
Residential) candidates only.
13. The candidates must bring Medical fitness certificate from any hospital or doctor with registration number at
the time of admission/ physical class.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 25% of intake capacity will be made available for international students/ foreign students which will be
calculated as supernumerary seats. 5% of seats out of the 25% supernumerary seats for admission of foreign
students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
Foreign Applicants need to apply separately for the Schools at Visva-Bharati for their admission as their
admission process is not same for Indian nationals. They are requested to visit Visva-Bharati Admission
Portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/) regularly for updated information and filled up the form accordingly.

17. 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.

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18. 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.
The category declared in the registration form by the applicant shall be considered final while preparation of
merit list.
19. A. Merit List for admission to class XI will be made based on the results of 10th or equivalent
examination.
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 2023& 2024 (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:
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, and History 98) is equal to 641.
19.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.
20. Admit cards for Admission Tests (wherever applicable) to be collected from the respective Schools.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court, District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta
High Court.
24. 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.
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  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
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 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.

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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;
 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%
25. Application fees:

Category For first Application For 2nd Application to another school, VB

For GEN, OBC & EWS
Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
Candidates
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-

26. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates have to apply through our online application system www.vbadmission.in. The online application
allows the candidate to provide all information and also to upload scanned photograph (4 cm x 3 cm) and
signature.

27. 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.

28. 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).

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29. 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.

30. 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:https://www.vbadmission.in/
Admission from First Merit List
Details of Counselling Process will be notified in due
Admission from Second Merit List course of time
Commencement of Classes

*Not more than one type of relaxation shall be granted to any candidate.

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
„singlenest‟ (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/www.vbadmission.in
in September every year. Application can be done through online mode. Candidates are selected on the basis of
computerized random selectiongenerally 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/www.vbadmission.in in September every year. 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 September every
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year.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 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 2024-25, candidate who have successfully completed the class 10th level Board Examination
from any board in the year 2023& 2024, will be eligible to apply (subject to fulfillment of eligibility marks).
Eligibility Intake Capacity
Course Stream
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Tot
80% marks in 72% marks in
Pre- aggregate and 80 % in aggregate and 72% in
Degree mathematics in mathematics in
Science 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level) Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
Code: 911 or equivalent or equivalent
examination examination
70% marks in 63% marks in
Pre-
aggregate in aggregate in
Degree
Humanities Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level)
or equivalent or equivalent
Code: 912
examination examination
For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination.

 Staff-wards may also apply if he/she fulfills the above-mentioned eligibility criteria.

 Integrated students from Patha Bhavan, Visva-Bharati who have successfully completed the School
Certificate Examination2023 & 2024 of Visva-Bharati will be admitted directly. The requisite percentage
for Integrated students is as follows:
Eligibility
Course Stream
For UR candidates For OBC candidates
Pre-Degree (+2 level) Science 70% marks in aggregate and 70% 63% marks in aggregate and
Code: 911 in mathematics in School 63% in mathematics in School
Certificate Examination Certificate Examination
Pre-Degree (+2 level) Humanities Pass marks in aggregate in School Pass marks in aggregate in
Code: 912 Certificate Examination School Certificate Examination
 For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in School Certificate Examination.
 Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and PWD will be as per GOI rules.

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)
I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics
Any one from Bengali/ Hindi II. Biology/ Statistics*
Pre-Degree Science
English(compulsory) III. Physics
IV. Chemistry
I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics / Political
Science
II. Geography / Philosophy / Statistics*
Pre-Degree Any one from Bengali/ Hindi
III. Economics / History
Humanities English(compulsory)
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 2023 & 2024 (except the additional subject) for external students, and
on the basis of marks obtained in the School Certificate/Madhyamik Examination, 2023& 2024 for integrated students.

Weekly Holidays: Wednesday & Sunday.

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 SIKSHA SATRA
INSTITUTE OF ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & HIGHER SECONDARY
EDUCATION

CODE NO: 10

(NON-RESIDENTIAL)
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.

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 institutions 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 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 first Principal
of Siksha-Satra, one of the most dedicated co-workers 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:https://www.visvabharati.ac.in&www.vbadmission.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 VI

The day scholar students are admitted to Class VI. The age of the candidates should be 11+ years.
Advertisement for admission to Class VI is generally published on the university
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website:https://www.visvabharati.ac.in&www.vbadmission.in, tentatively in September every year. Candidates
will have to apply Online through Visva-Bharati Website for the specified class mentioned in the advertisement.
Age is the basic eligibility for applying in the concerned class. 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. Academic session is January to December every year.

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TOPRE-DEGREEPROGRAMME (10+2) FOR EXTERNAL

STUDENTS:

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 Madhyamik Pariksha (10th level) or equivalent examination from any recognized board in
the year 2023 or 2024 will be eligible to apply (subject to fulfilment of eligibility marks) in the academic session
2024-2025.

Eligibility Intake Capacity

Course Stream
For UR Candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

Minimum 80% Minimum 72%

marks in aggregate marks in aggregate
and 80% marks in and 72% marks in
Pre-Degree
Mathematics in Mathematics in
(+2 Level) Science 5 3 2 1 1 12
Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
Code : 913
(10th Level) (10th Level)
or equivalent or equivalent
examination. examination.
Minimum 70% Minimum 63%
marks in aggregate in marks in aggregate in
Pre-Degree Madhyamik Pariksha Madhyamik Pariksha
Humaniti
(+2 Level) (10th Level) (10th Level) 5 3 2 1 1 12
es
Code : 914 or equivalent or equivalent
examination. examination.

For SC/ST Candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha (10th Level)or equivalent
examination in the year 2023 or 2024.

Integrated students of Siksha-Satra, Visva-Bharati, who have successfully passed the School
CertificateExamination, in the year 2023 or 2024 of Visva-Bharati will be admitted directly. Candidates
may contactSiksha-Satra Office for subject options. Limited number of integrated students of Siksha-
Satra will be offeredScience in Pre-Degree course according to marks obtained in the School Certificate
Examination, in the year 2023 or 2024.

The minimum requisite percentage of marks for integrated students is as follows:

Eligibility
Course Stream
For UR candidates For OBC candidates
70% marks in aggregate and 63% marks in aggregate
70% marks in Mathematics and
Pre-Degree (+2 Level) in School Certificate 63% marks in Mathematics
Science
Code : 913 Examination, inSchool Certificate
in the year 2023 or 2024 Examination, in
the year 2023 or 2024
Pass marks in aggregate in Pass marks in aggregate in
Pre-Degree (+2 Level) School Certificate School Certificate
Humanities
Code : 914 Examination, in Examination, in
the year 2023 or 2024 the year 2023 or 2024

For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in School Certificate Examination, in the year 2023 or
2024.

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Course of Study and subjects offered:
Course Core Compulsory Subjects Elective Subjects (one from each group to be chosen)
Pre-Degree 1. English. 1) Mathematics / Food and Nutrition
Science 2. Bengali / Hindi (Any 2) Biology / Statistics*
one). 3) Physics
4) Chemistry
Pre-Degree 1. English. 1) Mathematics / Political Science / Food and Nutrition
Humanities 2. Bengali / Hindi (Any 2) Statistics*/ Philosophy / Geography**
one). 3) Economics / History
4) Rabindra-Sangit / Painting / Tabla / Manipuri Dance
/ Japanese / Sanskrit/Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)
*For Statistics, Mathematics is compulsory.
** For Geography, Economics or Mathematics is compulsory.
In addition to the above-mentioned Core and Elective Subjects, the student will have to take a Vocational
Subject in Class XII from the list of available subjects.

 List of compulsory Vocational Subjects (Any one to be chosen in Class XII )

a) Batik Work
b) Library Science
c) Physical Education
d) Tabla***
e) Wood Work
f) Rabindra Sangeet***
g) Spinning and Weaving
h) Elements of Computer Science
i) Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) ***
j) Survey Training

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

Note:
Admission to Class XI for Siksha-Satra for external students will be solely on the basis of marks
obtained at the Madhyamik Pariksha (10th level) or an equivalent examination in the year 2023 or 2024
(except the marks of additional subject).
Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday

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 APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR UG PROGRAMMES: 2024-25
For the Academic session 2024-25, Visva-Bharati will admit students for different Under Graduate (UG) on the
basis of the score of CUET-2024 except for a few activity/performance-based subjects.

1. Criteria for admission are specified in the relevant section in each Bhavana.
2. Students should have applied 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
2024-25. 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 should have selected the Visva-Bharati
and concerned Honours Subject through CUET.
3. For step to step online application guidelines for UG programmes candidates should have followed
information bulletin: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/images/cuet-ug-ib.pdf .
4. After the publication of the CUET-2024 (UG) result, interested candidates (External & VB Integrated) must
register their candidature in the Visva-Bharati Admission Portal- https://www.vbadmission.in/

Registration Fee (Not Refundable)

Category Fee

For GEN, EWS & OBC Rs. 250/-

For SC, ST & PWD Rs. 100/-

5. Subject-wise rank list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate(s) in CUET-2024
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 where both CUET score as well as admission test conducted by the
concerned department will be considered.
6. 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.
The category declared in the registration form by the applicant shall be considered final while preparation of
merit list.
7. 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
(Online/Offline) 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.
8. 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
9. 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 cancelled.

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10. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 3 years (including the current
year i.e. 2022-2024) 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-2015-2024) 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 examinations during the last five years (including the
current year-2020-2024) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelors / Master‟s
Degree and other courses of Sangit- Bhavana.
iii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examination during 2023& 2024 will be considered
while seeking admission to BSW Course of the Department of Social Work.
iv. 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.
v. In this regard if anything mentioned for any particular programme under the Bhavana will be
considered as final criterion.
11. 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.
12. There shall be a separate notification for all entrance tests for UG conducted by different departments
(wherever applicable) on Visva-Bharati Admission Portal: https://www.vbadmission.in/

13. 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.
14. Applicants are advised to visit admission portal: https://www.vbadmission.in/ for any updates (inclusion/
omission) at regular intervals.
15. For CUET-2024(UG) examination, candidate had to select test paper(s) based on the following table:
Programme/ Course Test Paper to CUET - Programme/ Course
Test Paper to CUET -2024
offered 2024 offered
Biology/Biological
B.A. (Hons) in Bengali Bengali B.Sc(Hons) in Zoology
Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemi stry.
Biology/Biological
B.A. (Hons) in Chinese English/ General Test B.Sc(Hons) in Botany
Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry.
B.A. (Hons) in French General Test B.Sc(Hons) in Chemistry Chemistry
B.A. (Hons) in German General Test B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics Physics
B.Sc(Hons) in
B.A. (Hons) in Italian General Test Mathematics
Mathematics
B.A. (Hons) in Russian General Test B.Sc(Hons) in Statistics Mathmatics
B.Sc(Hons) in Computer Computer Science/ Informatics
B.A. (Hons) in English English/General Test
and System Science Practices/Mathematics
B.A. (Hons) in Hindi Hindi/ General Test The entrance test for this programme is
B.A. (Hons) in Indo Tibetan General Test a common test for all
languages.Candidates seeking admission
B.A. (Hons) in Japanese English/General Test to the Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. in
Five years integrated M.Sc
B.A. (Hons) in Persian General Test Visva-Bharati have to appear for CUET
UG-2024. They are required to opt any
Odia and General Test.
three out of the
B.A. (Hons) in Odia Both test will be considered
Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics and
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 Biology from Section-2 for admission
B.A. (Hons) in Sanskrit Sanskrit
to the Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. in
B.A. (Hons) in Santali General Test Visva-Bharati. Candidates who will not
appear in any three out of the four (viz.
Economics/ Business Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
B.A.(Hons) in Economics
Economics/ Mathematics Biology) from Section-2, will not be
considered for admission to Five-Year
B.A.(Hons) in Geography Geography Integrated M.Sc in Visva-Bharati.
Criterion for preparation of the Merit
B.A.(Hons) in History History list: Aggregate of the best three out of
B.A.(Hons) in Ancient Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Indian History Culture and History Biology.
Archaeology
B.A.(Hons) in Philosophy Philosophy/General Test The entrance test for this programme is
BA(Hons) in Comparative a common test for all languages.
General Test Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc
Religion
Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) Agriculture in Visva-Bharati
General Test have to appear for CUET (UG) 2024.
(Hons).
Bachelor of Rural Studies They are required to opt for Section II
General Test (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
(Hons).
Bachelor of Design OR Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR
General Test Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture) for
(Ceramics and Glass)
Bachelor of Design the admission in Visva-Bharati.
General Test B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
(Furniture and Interior) Candidates who will not appear in
Section II (Physics, Chemistry and
Bachelor of Design (Textile) General Test Mathematics OR Physics, Chemistry
Bachelor of Physical and Biology OR Physics, Chemistry and
Education and Sports General Test Agriculture), will not be considered for
(BPES). admission in Visva-Bharati. Remarks:
B.Sc. (Hons) in Yoga General Test Criterion for preparation of Merit list :
Score of Section II (Sum of the scores
Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts/ Visual Arts obtained in either of three subject
(Hons.) in Ceramic and Glass (Sculpture/ Painting) or combinations of Section II]
Design General Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts/ Visual Arts Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
(Hons.) in Graphic Art (Sculpture/ Painting) or Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
(Printmaking) General Test BPA(Hons) in Rabindra Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts Sangit (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(Sculpture/ Painting) or Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
(Hons.) in Painting
General Test Percussion)/General Test
Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts/ Visual Arts Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
(Hons.) in Sculpture (Sculpture/ Painting) or Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
General Test BPA(Hons) in Hindustani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Classical Music
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Instrumental)-Sitar
(Sculpture/ Painting) or Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
(Hons.) in Textile Design
General Test Percussion)/ General Test
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
(Sculpture/
(Hons.) in History of Art Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
Painting)/General Test BPA in Hindustani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Performing Arts- (i) Dance Classical Music
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
(Kathak/ (Instrumental)-Esraj
Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/ Percussion)/General Test
Oddisi (ii) Drama-Theatre)
BPA(Hons) in Hindustani
(iii) Music General
Classical Music (Vocal)
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabi
ndra Sangeet/ Percussion/
Non- Percussion)/General
Test Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
Performing Arts- (i) Dance Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
(Kathak/ BPA(Hons) in Kathakali Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/ Dance (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
Oddisi (ii) Drama-Theatre) Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
BPA in Hindustani Classical Percussion), General Test
(iii) Music General
Music (Instrumental)-Tabla
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabi
ndra Sangeet/ Percussion/
Non- Percussion)/ General
Test

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 Performing Arts- (i) Dance
(Kathak/
Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
BPA in Hindustani Classical Oddisi (ii) Drama-Theatre)
BPA(Hons) in Drama & Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Music (Instrumental)- (iii) Music General
Theatre Arts (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
Pakhawaj (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabi
Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
ndra Sangeet/ Percussion/
Percussion)/General Test
Non- Percussion)/ General
Test
Performing Arts- (i) Dance
(Kathak/
Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/O
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
ddisi (ii) Drama-Theatre)
BPA(Hons) in Manipuri BPA(Hons) in Rabindra Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
(iii) Music General
Dance Nritya (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabi
Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
ndra Sangeet/ Percussion/
Percussion)/General Test
Non- Percussion)/ General
Test

16. Tie-break for UG programmes: If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list based on the
CUET 2024 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 below:
Following table will be consulted to find out the marks of the corresponding Honours Subject:
Hons. Subjects Marks of the subject which is Marks of the subject which is
Hons. Subjects offered
offered considered as Honours considered as Honours
Biology (Life Science). However, at +2
level, Zoology and Botany as a separate
All subjects of B.P.A.
Agriculture subject will not be considered. Marks Best of any subject
(Hons.) Sangit Bhavana
obtained in vocational subject will not be
considered in the preparation of merit list.
Best of History, English, Social Science Bachelor of Physical
AIHC&A and Science, Philosophy and Classical Education and Sports Best of any subject
Languages. Science
Bengali Bengali Japanese English
Botany Biology/Biological Science/ Life Science B.Des. English
Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics (B.Sc.) Mathematics
Chinese English Persian (Prep) English
Comparative
Best of any Subject Philosophy Best of any Subject
Religion
Computer Science Mathematics Physics Physics
Best of Economics/ Mathematics/ Best of concerned subjects (Subjects
Economics Business Economics including Business Rural Studies names are mentioned under
Mathematics Department description)
English English Odia Odia
French/German/
English Santali Best of any Indian Languages
Italian/Russian
Best of any subject except vocational
Geography Geography Social Work
subjects.
Hindi Hindi Statistics Best out of Statistics/ Mathematics

History History/English (If history not available) Yoga (B.Sc.) Best of any Subject

Indo-Tibetan English Zoology Biological Science/Life Science

Any other subjects not
Sanskrit Sanskrit Best of any subject
specified above
All subjects of
BFA (Hons.) Kala Best of any subject
Bhavana

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 iii. The candidate is senior by date of birth.

17. Minor courses under NEP: Under Graduate students can opt for minor courses (Sem I – Sem VIII) under
NEP curricula after confirmation of admission.
18. Some Undergraduate 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 2024 result.
19. 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.
20. All admissions will be based on these guidelines and subsequent notification published on the university
admission portal: https://www.vbadmission.in/. Application/request in other mode will not be entertained.
21. 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).
22. Multiple applications submitted by an applicant for a single subject/program, the latest application will be
considered for admission.
23. 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.
24. In case of Lost/damage of ID card, duplicate Identity card will be issued on application through proper
channel (HOD and Principal, Bhavana 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.
25. In case of online counselling/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.
26. 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% horizontal 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 (2023-24) 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;
 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.

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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 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.
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.

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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%.
27. Reservation for Outstanding Sports person (OSP):
In UG programmes, two (02) supernumerary seats per Bhavana will be reserved for outstanding sports
person who must have score in CUET-2024. 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.
28. Reservation for Jammu& Kashmir migrants (J&K):
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.
29. 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-2024
for UG. 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)
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:
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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

30. Reservation for staff-ward (who must have scored in CUET-2024 for UG):
i. 2% (two percent) of the existing seats in every Department in the undergraduate 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. 2024 from
any recognized Board other than Visva-Bharati only will be considered for admission as staff ward
at the Department where “Integrated” reservation exists for the candidates of two schools (Patha-
Bhavana & Siksha Satra) of Visva-Bharati.
b. But, Departments where there is no “Integrated”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. 2024 from Visva-Bharati Board will be considered for admission as staff ward if
such candidates do not apply in any courses where “Integrated” 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. The staff ward seeking admission must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for Visva-Bharati
admission including any specific departmental criteria.
v. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2024. 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-2024 and Departmental /Bhavana
Admission Test, with equal weightage (i.e. 50:50 ratios) of both the tests.

*The staff wards those are also eligible as integrated students will not be covered under staff ward
quota. Double benefit will not be allowed at any point of time.
Passing year of the qualifying examination should be the current year.
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 Reservation for Integrated students (two Schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-
Satra passing in the current year i.e. 2024 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,Vinaya Bhavana (Department of Yogic Art & Science), 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). 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. 2024):
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. 2024 from Visva-Bharati will only be considered
as Integrated Students of Visva-Bharati.
b) Integrated students must have to appear CUET-2024, as the merit list will be prepared on the basis of
the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2024. 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-2024 and Departmental /Bhavana Admission Test.
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.

31. Reservation for International/Foreign students:

25% 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 25% supernumerary seats for
admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South-
East Asia.

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-2024). They are
requested to visit Visva-Bharati Admission Portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/) regularly for updated
information and filled up the form accordingly.

32. 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.

33. 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).
34. The mode (online/ offline) of counselling/document verification for admission will be announced in due
course.
35. If online counselling:
a) The admission granted to the candidates based on the information furnished by the applicants
during online registration process will be purely provisional.
b) The information furnished by the applicants will be verified by the Departmental Admission
Committee/any other committee as notified by the university from time to time. The original
documents should match with the submitted documents at the time of physical verification. In case
of any aberration or misinformation, the candidateship of the applicant shall be cancelled/rejected.

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36. In case of non-production of caste certificate on the day of counselling, the applicant shall be treated under
unreserved category (UR) and the next applicant in the merit list, with valid caste certificate, shall be
considered for admission under the particular category.

In case of non-production of valid PWD certificate, on the date of counselling, the applicant shall be
treated as any other regular applicant and the next applicant in the merit list, with valid disability certificate,
shall be considered for admission under PWD category.

37. All applicants applying as “Integrated” in any programme will be considered as “Integrated” 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 2024-25.
38. To claim under “Integrated” category while applying for any programmes the applicant must be an
immediate (current year i.e. 2024) 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.
39. Students already studying in UG programme (i.e., admitted 2023 or before and UG student at present) at
Visva-Bharati will not be considered as integrated candidate for admission into another UG programme for
the year 2024.
40. Subjects having only PG programms and having no UG program at Visva-Bharati in the corresponding
subject, there will be no integrated reservation, except UG programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha
Bhavana (PSB), VB.
41. 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 counselling.
42. 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.
43. 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 fulfil minimum eligibility criteria of OBC/SC/ST.
If seats still remain vacant, the department may invite direct application and set a feasible entrance merit
procedure for merit list. In case seats still remain vacant, the minimum eligible passing criteria may be relaxed
not more than 10% for the respective category. If any seat still remains vacant, a first come first allot
procedure may be followed with proper notification.

44. It‟s mandatory to create individual Academic Bank Credits (ABC) IDs according to UGC Norms. (Except
foreign students).
45. All undergraduate students will be required to study Compulsory Foundation Courses in Tagore Studies and
Environmental Studies.
46. New Education Policy is offered by Visva-Bharati and students may opt for a range of minor and
multidisciplinary subjects across the Bhavanas subject to the fulfilment of departmental criteria.
47. The medical insurance is mandatory. All candidates are required to pay medical insurance fee.
48. 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.
49. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta
High Court.
50. Important Dates and Times:

Submission of Application (Online) Deadline for all courses:

To be announced by the NTA and will be displayed in the
University Admission Portal :
Online publication of results (UG)
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
https://visvabharati.ac.in/admissions/index.php
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Date of Entrance Tests, Publication of
Merit list of UG (wherever applicable).
Round wise counseling followed by Will be notified on https://www.vbadmission.in/
admission through Visva-Bharati
Admission Portal

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.

Registrar
Visva-Bharati

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 BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGE, 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.)

The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2024 score.

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% Ext
10 6 4 2 3 25
marks in Bengali at + 2 level. .
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and 54%
Bengali 106 marks in Bengali at + 2 level. 50
Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
SC&ST: Passed in 10+2 level or
equivalent
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60% Ext
marks in English at the 10 7 4 2 2 25
.
+2 level.
Chinese 101 50
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and 54%
marks in English at the Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
+2 level.

UR: 75% marks in aggregate & 75%

marks in General English at the +2 level. Ext
10 7 4 2 2 25
.
OBC: 67.5% marks in aggregate &
English 67.5% marks in General English at the 50
107 +2 level.
SC&ST: Passed in 10+2 level or Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
equivalent

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 UR: 45% marks in aggregate and 45%
marks in Hindi at least (half paper 50
marks) at the +2 level. Ext 10 6 4 1 2 23
OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate and .
Hindi 45
108 40.5% marks in Hindi (half paper 50
marks) at the +2 level.
9 6 3 2 2 22
SC&ST: Passed in 10+2 level or Int.
equivalent.
UR: 45% marks in aggregate and 45%
marks in Hindi at least (half paper 50 Ext 5 4 0 0 1 10
marks) at the +2 level. . 20
Indo-Tibetan
105 OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate and
40.5% marks in Hindi (half paper 50 4 3 1 1 1 10
marks) at the +2 level. Int.

UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60% Ext 10 7 4 2 2 25

in General English at the +2 level. .
Japanese 50
103 OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and
54% in General English at the +2 10 6 4 2 3 25
level. Int.

UR: 65% marks in aggregate at +2 level

And 65% marks in English at +2 level. Ext
Persian 4 2 2 1 1 10
112 . 20
OBC:58..5% marks in aggregate at +2
level and 58.5% marks in English at +2
level. Int. 4 3 1 1 1 10

UR: 60% marks in aggregate and 60%

in Sanskrit at +2 level or 60% marks in Ext
10 7 4 2 2 25
aggregate at +2 level with Diploma in .
Sanskrit having 60% marks.
Sanskrit 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 6 4 2 3 25
Diploma in Sanskrit having 54% marks.

Ext
French 6 4 2 1 2 15
. 30
115
UR: 60% marks in aggregate & 60% Int. 6 4 3 1 1 15
marks in General English at the +2
level. Ext
German 6 4 2 1 2 15
110 OBC: 54 % marks in aggregate & 54 % . 30
marks in General English at the +2 level. Int. 6 4 3 1 1 15
SC&ST: Passed in 10+2 level or Ext
Italian equivalent. 4 2 2 1 1 10
125 . 20
* Students do not require any prior
knowledge in French/ German/ Int. 4 3 1 1 1 10
Italian/Russian as these languages will Ext
Russian be taught from the zero level. 6 4 2 1 2 15
155 . 30
Int. 6 4 3 1 1 15
UR: 50% marks in aggregate and 50 %
mark in Odia subject at +2 level
Odia 109 OBC: 45% marks in aggregate and 45 Ext
% mark in Odia subject at +2 level 7 4 2 1 1 - 15
.
SC&ST: Passed in 10+2 level or
equivalent
UR: 50% marks in aggregate and 50%
marks in Santali Subject at +2 level. Ext
Santali 114 8 5 3 2 2 - 20
OBC: 45% marks in aggregate and .
45% marks in Santali Subject at +2
level
TOTAL 195 127 74 37 47 445 480

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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 2024 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfilment of departmental requirements
will be considered for admission strictly in order of merit of CUET-2024 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)]

PROGRAMMECODE: BA PROGRAMME CODE NO: 21

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONS.)] COURSES

The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2024 score.

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.
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Eligibility Criteria Intake

For UR Candidates & Int.

Subject Code
OBC Candidates / UR OBC SC ST EWS Total TOTAL
Ext.

UR: 60% marks in

aggregate and 60% in
History at +2 level or70%
marks in aggregate for Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
students who have English,
Social Science, Science,
Ancient Indian Philosophy, Indian
Classical Languages at +2
History, Culture level 50
& Archaeology 201 OBC: 55% marks in
(AIHC&A) aggregate and 55% in
History at +2 level or63%
marks in aggregate for
students who have English,
Social Science, Science, Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
Philosophy, Indian
Classical Languages at +2
level

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 UR: 60% marks in
aggregate in any stream at
+2 level Ext
10 7 4 2 2 25
.
Comparative *for Integrated students
202 55% marks in aggregate at 50
Religion
+2 Level
OBC: 54% marks in
aggregate in any stream at Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
+2 level
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate with pass marks
in Mathematics at +2 level.
OBC: 54% marks in
aggregate with pass marks Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
in Mathematics at +2 level.
But if a student did not
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Economics 203 have Mathematics as a
subject at the HS level or
did not pass in the said
examination in
Mathematics, she/he will Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
not be admitted in the
Economics Honours
Course.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate and 60% marks
in Geography*. Ext
12 8 4 2 3 29
OBC: 54% marks in .
aggregate and 54% marks
Geography 204 in Geography*. 58
SC&ST: Passed
Geography* at 10+2 level
*Geography should be Int. 11 8 5 2 3 29
core/ major subject, not an
additional or optional
subject.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregateand 60%in
History at the +2 level. Or
60% in English for those Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
who do not have History at
History 205 the +2 level.
OBC: 54%marks in 50
aggregate and 54% in
History at the +2 level. or 6 4 2 3 25
Int. 10
54% in English for those
who do not have History
at the +2 level.
UR: 65% marks in
aggregate and 60% marks
in Philosophy or 70 % 25
marks in aggregate in any Ext. 10 7 4 2 2
Philosophy 206 stream at +2 level.
OBC: 58.5% marks in 50
aggregate and 54% marks
in Philosophy at or 63 % Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
marks in aggregate in any
stream at +2 level.
TOTAL 123 81 49 24 31 - 308

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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 2024 ofVisva-Bharati subject to fulfilment of departmental
requirements will be considered for admission strictly in order of merit of CUET-2024 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)-2024 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 & Integrated)

Eligibility Criteria for UR, OBC, SC & ST
Subject Code
Candidates Ext./
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Total
Int. Seat

UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60%

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

UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60%

marks in Statistics and pass marks in
Mathematics
Ext 5 3 1 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. 4 3 2 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 in Ext
6 4 3 1 1 15
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 in 30
Science
10+2 examination; (ii) Must have Mathematics
as a paper in 10+2 examination and qualified in
the paper; (iii) Minimum 58.5% marks in Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
Mathematics or 67.5% marks in Computer
Science/ Information Technology
SC & ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level

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 UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60%
marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at
10+2 level Ext
8 7 3 1 2 21
.
OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and
Botany 306 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

UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60%

marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at
Ext
10+2 level 9 5 3 2 2 21
.
OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and
Zoology 307 54% marks in Life Science/ Biological Science 42
at 10+2 level
SC & ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Int. 8 6 3 2 2 21
Science at 10+2 level

TOTAL 121 81 45 23 29 - 299

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO B.Sc. (HONOURS) COURSES FOR INTEGRATED

STUDENTS

Integratedstudents from two Schools of Visva-Bharati seeking admission to under graduate courses should pass
the pre-degree Examination‟ 2024 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)-2024 score.

FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED M.Sc.

PROGRAMME CODE: MSC PROGRAMME CODE NO: 32
DURATION: FIVE YEARS (TEN SEMESTERS)
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 below. The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2024 score.
Eligibility Eligibility Intake
Eligibility
Subject Code Criteria for OBC Criteria for SC &
Criteria for UR UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Candidates ST Candidates
Candidates
UR: Regular Science students secured at least 60% marks in
aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2) examination.
OBC: Regular Science students secured at least 54% marks in
Five-Year
317 aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2) examination.
Integrated
M.Sc. SC&ST: Regular Science students passed in Pre- degree or 13 8 5 2 3 31
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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 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
Sangit, Dance and Intake Capacity
Drama (RSDD) & Code Eligibility
Hindustani Classical
Music (HCM) UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2

level
For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at
+2 level (Pass Mark at +2 level for Sitar,
Esraj, Tabla & Pakhwaj).
For SC & ST, pass mark at +2 level.
The students appearing at the H.S.
(10+2) or equivalent examination
in the last 5 years may apply for B.
Rabindra-Sangit 401 19 13 7 4 5 48
P. A. (Hons.) course with a proper
document(s) for admission and
appear at the admission test. If
selected, the said candidates may
be admitted only on production of
H.S. (10+2) mark sheet with
requisite marks as stipulated above.
Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST &
PWD candidates.

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 For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2
level
Manipuri Dance 402 For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at 12 8 5 2 3 30
+2 level (Pass Mark at +2 level for Sitar,
Esraj, Tabla & Pakhwaj).
For SC & ST, pass mark at +2 level.
Kathakali Dance 403 The students appearing at the H.S. 8 5 3 2 2 20
(10+2) or equivalent examination
in the last 5 years may apply for B.
P. A. (Hons.) course with a proper
document(s) for admission and
Drama & Theatre Arts 404 appear at the admission test. If 11 6 4 2 2 25
selected, the said candidates may
be admitted only on production of
H.S. (10+2) mark sheet with
requisite marks as stipulated above.
Rabindra Nritya 405 Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST & 14 9 5 3 4 35
PWD candidates.
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2
406 level 12 8 5 2 3 30
HCM Vocal
For OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate at
+2 level (Pass Mark at +2 level for Sitar,
Sitar 407 Esraj, Tabla & Pakhwaj). 5 3 2 1 1 12
For SC & ST, pass mark at +2 level.
The students appearing at the H.S.
Esraj 408 (10+2) or equivalent examination 5 3 2 1 1 12
in the last 5 years may apply for B.
P. A. (Hons.) course with a proper
document(s) for admission and
Tabla 409 11 6 4 2 2 25
appear at the admission test. If
selected, the said candidates may
be admitted only on production of
H.S. (10+2) mark sheet with
Pakhawaj 410 requisite marks as stipulated above. 6 4 2 1 2 15
Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST &
PWD candidates.
TOTAL 103 65 39 20 25 252

Modalities followed for admission:

1. CUET- UG 2024 qualified candidates will be eligible for the admission test for B.P.A.( Hons.) in the
Department of HCM and RSDD, Sangit Bhavana.
2. The Performance skill test (the date and venue will be notified on www.vbadmission.in. in due time) 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-2024 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 2024& 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 following disabilities (previously PwD) are not
eligible to apply for-
a. Vocal Music (Hindustani Classical Vocal & Rabindra Sangit) Deaf & Dumb.
b. Instrumental Music (Sitar, Esraj, Tabla & Pakhawaj) Deaf & Hand Disable.
c. 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- www.vbadmission.in.
3. Admission of foreign National/International candidates in all regular courses will be supernumerary

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 KALA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF 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
Ceramics & Glass Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or
Design
508
equivalent equivalent
5 3 2 1 1 12
Graphic Art Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or
(Printmaking)
504
equivalent equivalent
4 3 1 1 1 10
65% marks in Class 10 58.5% marks in Class 10 +
History of Art 505
+ 2 or equivalent 2 or equivalent
4 3 1 1 1 10
Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or
Painting 506
equivalent equivalent
5 3 2 1 1 12
Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or
Sculpture 507
equivalent equivalent
4 3 1 1 1 10
Pass in Class 10 + 2 or Pass in Class 10 + 2 or
Textile Design 509
equivalent equivalent
4 2 2 1 1 10
TOTAL 26 17 9 6 6 64

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-2024 is compulsory.

(2) Applicants opting for the abovementioned Undergraduate programmes after CUET UG-2024 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-2024 results.
(3) The Date, Time and other details of this admission test will be duly announced in the University
Admission Online Portal- www.vbadmission.in

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DETAILS OF THE POST-CUET ADMISSION TEST (UG) TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE BHAVANA & THE LATERAL ENTRY CRITERIA

Department of Ceramics & Glass Design: Post-CUET-2024, Departmental Admission Test will be a Practical
test followed by a Viva-voce (both 100 marks). The weightage of CUET-2024 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, 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 Graphic Art (Printmaking): CUET-2024-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-2024 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-2024, 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: The weightage of
CUET and the admission test will be in the ratio of 50:50; where the marks of the CUET-2024 will be taken as
100. The departmental test (total: 100 marks) will be distributed as- Written test: 40%; Viva-voce: 60%.
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines.

Department of Painting: CUET-2024 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-2024 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-2024 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 %.

For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines

Department of Textile Design: Post-CUET-2024, Departmental Admission Test will be a Practical test
followed by a Viva-voce (both 100 marks). The weightage of CUET-2024 and the Departmental Test will be in
the ratio of 50:50; where the marks of the CUET-2024 will be taken as 100. The Applicants are required to bring
their portfolio at the time of interview.
For Lateral entry: As per NEP guidelines

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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, intellectualand 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
examination during 2023 and 2024
with 60 % marks (for UR) & 54%
BSW (Honours) marks (for OBC) in Science/ 16 11 6 3 4 40
Commerce/ Humanities except
Bachelor Degree 601 vocational stream of Education.
in Social Work
Relaxation will be given SC/ST&PWD
candidates as per Govt. of India rules.
Integrated Candidates from 4 2 1 1 1 9
Visva-Bharati Schools

Modalities followed for admission for External Applicants and Integrated Students of Visva-Bharati:
Candidates who qualify in the CUET 2024 examinations are required to appear in the Personal Interview of 100 marks in
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 CUET-2024, Higher
Secondary (10+2 or equivalent) examination and Personal Interview conducted by the Department with 50:25:25
weightage respectively.

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 4 years (eight 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.

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 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) are
BRS eligible to apply.
(Honours) Qualifying marks
1. 603 For UR Candidates: 11 6 4 2 2 25
Bachelor Passed Higher Secondary level
of Rural examinations with 50% Aggregate and
Studies 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 11 6 4 2 2 25

Modalities followed for admission:
2. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in
the Pre-Degree (PD) Examination 2024 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-2024.
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.
2024 only will be considered as an Integrated Student.

DEPARTMENT OF SILPA SADANA

UNDERGRADUATE (B-DES)
PROGRAMME CODE: B.DES. PROGRAMME CODE NO: 66
ELIGIBILITY CRITERA FOR ADMISSION TO FOUR YEAR UG PROGRAMS IN SILPA-
SADANA, 2024-25

Intake capacity
Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Passed 10+2 or equivalent
examination with 60% marks in
aggregate for UR candidates
and 54% marks in aggregate for
Bachelor of Design- 613 OBC candidates. SC&ST: 7 4 2 1 1 15
Ceramic & Glass Passed in 10+2 level or
equivalent.
Relaxation will be given to
SC/ST & PWD candidates as
per Govt. of India rules.
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 Passed 10+2 or equivalent
examination with 60% marks in
aggregate for UR candidates and
54% marks in aggregate for OBC
Bachelor of Design- 614 candidates. SC&ST: Passed in 6 4 2 1 2 15
Furniture & Interior 10+2 level or equivalent.

Relaxation will be given to SC/ST

& PWD candidates as per Govt.
of India rules.

Passed 10+2 or equivalent

examination with 60% marks in
aggregate for UR candidates and
54% marks in aggregate for OBC
Bachelor of Design- candidates. SC&ST: Passed in
615 6 4 2 1 2 15
Textile 10+2 level or equivalent.

Relaxation will be given to SC/ST

& PWD candidates as per Govt.
of India rules.

Modalities followed for admission:

The admission will strictly be in order of merit of CUET (UG)-2024 score.

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 PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA (PSB)
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
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,
Agricultural economics , Plant Physiology 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

60% marks at +2 level with a 54% marks at +2 level with a

combination of Physics, combination of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology (Life Chemistry, Biology (Life
Science) and any one of the Science) and any one of the
B.Sc
following subjects: following subjects:
(Hons.) 701 22 15 8 4 5 54
Mathematics/Agronomy/
Agriculture Mathematics/Agronomy
Modern computer
application/Computer /Modern computer application/
Science/Statistics/ Computer Science
Informatics Practices /Statistics/Informatics Practices

Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School System 2 1 1 1 1 6

ICAR 17

Jammu & Kashmir(Supernumerary) 2

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GENERAL CRITERIA FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Modalities followed for admission:
1. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate
in the Pre Degree (PD) Examination 2024 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-2024
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. 2024
only will be considered as an Integrated Student.

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 VINAYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
CODE: 08
Established in 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, Bachelor of
Physical Education and Sports (BPES), B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed, B.Sc.Yoga, M.Sc.Yoga, Post Graduate Diploma in
Yoga (PGDY) 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, CBSE & ICSE.

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 4-yar
BPES. 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 BPES, 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.

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 UNDER-GRADUATE [BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION & SPORTS]
PROGRAMME CODE: BPES DURATION: 4 YEARS
PROGRAMME CODE NO.:89 SUBJECT CODE NO: 899
SEMESTER- EIGHT
Intake capacity: 50
Programme Intake Capacity Total
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Integrated 10 6 4 2 3 25
B.P.E.S. 50
External 10 7 4 2 2 25

1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Minimum Qualification: Educational Qualification: 50% marks in aggregate at +2 level for UR & 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, 2024.

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.

Modalities of Admission:
1. The admission criteria for BPES in Physical Education will be based on Common University Entrance Test
(CUET-2024) with 50% weightage and Departmental Entrance Test (DET) on Physical Fitness with 50%
weightage.
2. In addition to score obtained by candidates in CUET-2024, 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:

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) www.vbadmission.in

B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport

Science
C Sport Skill Test 20 Marks Reporting Time: 6.30. a.m.
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

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6 8 7 6 5
KVS/NVS/DAV/Schools Regional
7 KVS/NVS/DAV/ Inter-Schools 4 3 2 1

3. Choice of Sports for Skill Test as per the following list:

Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming,
Table-Tennis, Volleyball & Yoga.
4. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in Physical performance tests.
5. Appearance in Practical Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for admission.
6. Sports achievement/participation certificate must be of within three (3) years.
7. Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.

Notes:

 The applicants aspiring for admission in different academic programmes in the department of
Physical Education and Sport Science, Vinaya Bhavana, Visva-Bharati are required to perform
vigorous physical activities and sports in admission test as well as in their respective academic
programme.
 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) Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed
2) Date of Birth Certificate
3) Current Medical Fitness Certificate
4) Reservation Certificate, where applicable
5) Highest Sports achievement Certificate. This certificate must have its affidavit, failing which the
certificate will not be accepted for awarding the marks.

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.

UNDER-GRADUATE [B.SC. (HONOURS) IN YOGA]

PROGRAMMECODE: BSY PROGRAMME CODE NO: 84
SUBJECT CODE: 809
Modalities followed for admission: Minimum Qualification: The candidate should have completed 12th
standard in any Discipline from a recognized board or equivalent and having score in CUET-UG 2024.
a) In addition to score obtained by a candidate in CUET-UG 2024, one is required to appear in the
Departmental Entrance Test (DET) of 50 marks which will consist of two sections as below:
i. Demonstration/Performance (Basic Asanas, Pranayamas, Shatkarmas, etc.) - 40 marks

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The date and venue of DET will be notified on www.vbadmission.in after the publication of CUET-2024 score.
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score obtained by the candidate both in CUET-UG
2024 and DET (Departmental Entrance Test) conducted by the Department with 50:50 ratio i.e. with equal
weightage.
Intake Capacity: 50 seats
Course Intake Capacity

UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Foreign Students

B.Sc.(Hons.) in Yoga 20 14 7 4 5 50 Supernumerary

Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the
Government of India.

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 APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR PG PROGRAMMES: 2024-25

For the Academic session 2024-25, Visva-Bharati will admit students for different Post Graduate (PG)
programmes (except B.Ed.) on the basis of the score of Admission Test to be conducted by the Visva-Bharati.

1. Criteria for admission are specified in the relevant section in each Bhavana.
2. All admissions will be based on these guidelines and subsequent notification published on the university
admission portal: https://www.vbadmission.in/. Application/request in other mode will not be entertained.
3. Students must apply through ONLINE PORTAL: visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/2024
4. Step to Step Online application guidelines for PG programmes:
visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/2024/test.php
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Multiple applications submitted by an applicant for a single subject/program, the latest application will be
considered for admission.
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.
The category declared in the registration form by the applicant shall be considered final while preparation of
merit list.
8. 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
(Online/Offline) 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.
9. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 3 years (including the current
year i.e. 2022-2024) will only be considered while seeking admission to PG programmes, with the following
exceptions:
i. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last ten years (including the
current year i.e. 2015-2024) will only be considered while seeking admission to Master‟s Degree and other
courses of Kala- Bhavana. Foreign students, however, are exempted.
ii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examination during 2023& 2024 will be considered
while seeking admission to MSW Courses of the Department of Social Work.
iii. External candidates who have passed their qualifying examination during 2015-2023 shall be eligible to
apply in B.Ed. & M.Ed. programme in department of Education. Candidates who have qualified their
B.Ed. examination during 2022-2023 from Visva-Bharati shall be eligible to apply as internal students for
the admission into M.Ed. programme of department of Education.
iv. In this regard if anything mentioned for any particular programme under the Bhavana will be considered
as final criterion.
v. There will be no restriction in year of passing the qualifying public examinations while seeking admission
to Master‟s Degree of Silpa-Sadana.
10. The intake capacities for all the PG programmes are noted in this prospectus are combination of Integrated
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 and External seats. After the admission of integrated students (those will pass UG programmes in the
concerned subject from Visva-Bharati in 2024 only including back and repeat candidates), Category wise
(UR, PWD, EWS, OBC and ST) external seats will be calculated and circulated during
counselling/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) 27
number of seats will be admitted through ICAR and 24 numbers of seats will be admitted from the
integrated students those will pass the UG programme current year i.e. 2024 only from PSB, VB.
11. 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).
12. There shall be a separate notification for PG entrance tests conducted by different departments on Visva-
Bharati Admission Portal: https://www.vbadmission.in/
13. General Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to PG courses through Visva-Bharati Admission
Test (offline): Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared on the marks secured (Out of 100) in the
relevant admission test, subject to fulfilment of departmental criteria. The qualifying marks in admission test
shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates. There shall be no eligibility marks in case of
SC/ST candidates. Different modalities may follow in some performance-based subjects, the details of
admission tests of those are given in respective departments‟ pages.
14. The merit list of PG programmes for external applicants will be made on the basis of Visva-Bharatl
Admission 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.
15. 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.
16. 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).
17. 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.
18. Candidates coming from other Universities/Institutions must submit Migration Certificates / School
Leaving Certificates from their respective Universities/Institutions within 3 (three) months from the date of
their admission to this University as per rules otherwise their provisional admissions are liable to be
cancelled.

19. 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.

20. The medical insurance is mandatory. All candidates are required to pay medical insurance fee.

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21. 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.
22. 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 (horizontal reservation), 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 (2023-24) 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;
 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:
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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

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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.
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%.

23. 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 Visva-Bharati
admission 2024 PG. In all the cases admission modalities and the eligibility criterion of the concerned
Bhavana/Department need to be satisfied.
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 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)
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
Priority IV
to 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

24. Reservation for staff-ward (PG programmes)

i. 2% (two percent) of the existing seats in every Department in 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
a. The ward of the staff should have passed the UG examination in the current year i.e. 2024 from any
recognized University/Institute other than Visva-Bharati will be considered for admission as staff-
ward.
b. But departments where there is no integrated 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. 2024 from Visva-Bharati will be considered as staff-ward if such candidates do not apply in
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 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.
iii. The staff ward seeking admission must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for Visva-Bharati admission
including any specific departmental criteria.
iv. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in Visva-Bharati
admission test 2024.
*The staff wards those are also eligible as integrated students will not be covered under staff ward quota.
Double benefit will not be allowed at any point of time.
Passing year of the qualifying examination should be the current year.
25. Reservation for International/Foreign students:
25% 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 25% supernumerary seats for
admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South-East
Asia.
Foreign Applicants need to apply separately for the Post Graduate programmes at Visva-Bharati for their
admission as their admission process is not same for Indian nationals. They are requested to visit Visva-
Bharati Admission Portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/) regularly for updated information and fill up the
form accordingly.
26. Reservation for Jammu & Kashmir migrants (J&K):
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.

27. 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).

28. 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).
29. The mode (online/ offline) of counselling/document verification for admission will be announced in due
course.
30. If online counselling:
 The admission granted to the candidates based on the information furnished by the applicants during
online registration process will be purely provisional.
 The information furnished by the applicants will be verified by the Departmental Admission
Committee/any other committee as notified by the university from time to time. The original
documents should match with the submitted documents at the time of physical verification. In case of
any aberration or misinformation, the candidateship of the applicant shall be cancelled/rejected.
31. All applicants applying as “Integrated” in any programme will be considered as “Integrated” 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 2024-25.
32. Subjects having only PG programms and having no UG program at Visva-Bharati in the corresponding
subject, there will be no “Integrated” reservation, except UG programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha
Bhavana (PSB), VB.
33. 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 counselling.
34. 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
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 If seats still remain vacant, the department may invite direct application and set a feasible entrance merit
procedure for merit list. In case seats still remain vacant, the minimum eligible passing criteria may be relaxed
not more than 10% for the respective category. If any seat still remains vacant, a first come first allot
procedure may be followed with proper notification.

35. 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.

36. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta
High Court.
37. Application fees:
For first
Category For 2nd Application to anotherBhavana, VB
Application
For GEN , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-

38. Important Dates and Times:

Submission of Application (Online) Deadline for all courses:

Online publication of results (PG) https://visvabharati.ac.in/admissions/index.php

Date of Entrance Tests, Publication of Merit
list of PG programmes
Round wise counseling followed by
Will be notified on https://www.vbadmission.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.

Registrar
Visva-Bharati

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 BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE)
CODE: 01
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.

DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

Subject Code
For UR For OBC
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
candidates candidates
Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject
Bengali 121 concerned with 55% concerned with 49.5% 23 16 9 4 6 58
marks in aggregate marks in aggregate
Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject
Chinese 122 22 15 8 4 6 55
concerned concerned
Comparative Honours Graduate Honours Graduate in
132 8 5 3 1 1 18
Literature in any subject. any subject.
60% in Honours. in 54% in Honours. in
English 123 the subject the subject concerned 23 16 9 4 6 58
concerned
B.A. with Hons. in B.A. with Hons. in
Hindi or B.A. 3- Hindi or B.A. 3-years
years degree course degree course with
with 45% marks in 40.5% marks in Hindi
Hindi 124 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)
i)50% marks in 3- 45% marks in 3-year
year B.A. in Tibetan B.A. in Tibetan /
/ Sastri Sastri
ii)50% marks in 3 45% marks in 3 year
Indo-Tibetan 126 8 5 3 1 2 19
year B.A. in B.A. in Buddhist
Buddhist Studies and Studies and one paper
one paper in Tibetan in Tibetan (at least
(at least 100 marks) 100 marks)
B.A. in Japanese B.A. in Japanese with
with a minimum of a minimum of 45%
Japanese 127 20 13 8 4 5 50
50% marks in marks in aggregate
aggregate
50% in Odia Hons 45% in Odia Hons in
Odia 128 in 3-year Degree 3-year Degree courses 23 15 8 4 5 55
courses
65% marks in 58.5% marks in
Persian 129 aggregate at B.A. aggregate at B.A. 8 5 3 1 2 19
(Hons.) in Persian. (Hons.) in Persian.
55% in Hons subject 49.5% in Hons
concerned or 60% in subject concerned or
Sanskrit 130 23 16 9 4 6 58
equivalent Sanskrit 54% in equivalent
Degree Sanskrit Degree
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 Hons in the subject Hons in the subject
Santali 131 13 8 5 2 3 31
concerned concerned
B.A./B.Lit in Tamil B.A./B.Lit in Tamil
Literature with 55% Literature with 49.5%
Tamil 192 marks / Any UG marks / Any UG 8 5 3 2 2 20
Degree with Tamil Degree with Tamil as
as a Part I Language a Part I Language
Modern European Languages, Literatures and Culture
55% in Graduation 49.5% in Graduation
in language in language concerned
French 133 8 5 3 2 2 20
concerned or in or in continuous two
continuous two year‟s course in
year‟s course in language concerned
language concerned (along with graduation
German 134 8 5 3 2 2 20
(along with in any subject) or B2
graduation in any in
subject) or B2 in French/German/Itali
Russian
135 French/German/Ita an/Russian (along 8 5 3 2 2 20
lian/Russian (along with graduation in any
with graduation in subject), whichever is
any subject), applicable.
Italian 136 whichever is 8 5 3 2 2 20
applicable.
TOTAL 233 155 88 43 58 577

Dates of admission tests (offline) will be notified on the University admission portal and on the Bhavana notice
board.

Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.A. courses through admission tests
(online/offline): Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (out of 100)
in the relevant written Admission Test, subject to fulfillment of the Departmental criteria as shown in the above
table. The qualifying marks in Admission Test shall be 30% for general candidates and 27% for OBC candidates.
There shall be no eligibility marks in case of SC/ST candidates.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS

All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Hons) examination of Visva-Bharati, 2024 are eligible for admission. No
provisional admission will be allowed.

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 VIDYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Code: 02

POST-GRADUATE (M.A.)
PROGRAMMECODE: MAP ROGRAMME 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.
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Eligibility Criteria Intake

Subject
Code ForURCandidates ForOBCCandidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
55% marks in Hons. Subject 49.5% marks in Hons.
or Subject concerned or
55% marks in Hons. in 49.5% marks in Hons. in
History or History or
AncientIndian
60% marks in Hons in any 54% marks in Hons. in
History,Culture
208 other Social Science subject any Social Science subject 23 16 9 4 6 58
&Archaeology
or or
70% marks in Hons. in any 63% marks in Hons. in
(AIHC&A)
Science subject or 70% Science subject or
marks in any Indian Classical 63% marks in Hons in any
Languages Indian Classical Languages
49.5% Marks in Hons.
Comparative Religion 209 55% Marks in Hons. Subject 20 14 7 4 5 50
Subject
Hons.in the subject Hons.in the subject
Economics 210 concerned with at least 50% concerned with at least 45 20 14 7 4 5 50
marks % marks
60% marks in the 54% marks in the Hons.
Geography 211 27 17 10 5 6 65
Hons.Subject concerned Subject concerned
55% marks in B.A. 49.5% marks in B.A.
History 212 Hons.inHistory (Ancient, Hons.in History (Ancient,
23 16 9 4 6 58
Medievalor Modern) Medievalor Modern)
54% marks in Hons.
Philosophy 215 60% marks in Hons. Subject 23 16 9 4 6 58
Subject
Honours Graduates in any Honours Graduates in any
subject with at least 50% subject with at least 45%
marks from arecognized marks from arecognized
Anthropology 216 13 9 5 2 3 32
Universityunder University under
(M.A./M.Sc)
(10+2+3) pattern or its (10+2+3) pattern or its
equivalent equivalent
Honours/Major/Equivalent Honours/Major/Equivale
Communication
213 to Honours with 60% marks nt to Honours with 54% 23 16 9 4 6 58
&Journalism
in any subject marks in any subject

TOTAL 172 118 65 31 43 429

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MODALITIES FOR PREPARING MERIT LISTS FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES
THROUGH ADMISSION TESTS

Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (Out of 100) in the relevant
Admission Test subject to fulfillment of Departmental criteria as shown in above Table. The qualifying marks in
Admission Tests shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates. There shall be no eligibility
marks in case SC/ST candidates.

Admission to MA in Communication and Journalism will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the
marks secured in the written test (50 marks) and Viva (50 marks) put together. Attendance in both written test
(50 marks) and Viva is compulsory for all the candidates.

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS

All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Hons.) Examination of Visva-Bharati, 2024 are eligible for admission. No
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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES
CODE: 03
POST-GRADUATE [M.Sc.]
PROGRAMME CODE: MSC PROGRAMME CODE NO: 32
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. COURSES:
All candidates seeking admissionto M.Sc.courses should be B.Sc.(Honours) graduate (except Biotechnology &
Environmental Science) in the respective subject under 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent examination, subject to
fulfillment of Departmental requirements as shown in table below.
Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to M.Sc.courses:
M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and
Zoology:Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (Outof100) in the
relevant written Admission Test, subject to fulfillment of the Departmental criteria as shown in Table below. The
qualifying marks in Admission Test shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates.There shall be
no eligibility marks in case of SC/ST candidates.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology Course: Admission will be on the basis of panel of successful candidates list solely from
GAT-B test 2024 conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad subject to fulfillment of
the departmental criteria as shown in table below. This year, RCB, Faridabad has entrusted the conduct of GAT-
B 2024 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‟ 2024 are eligible for taking admission
to the corresponding M.Sc. courses. No provisional admission will be allowed.
TABLE 3. DEPARTMENTWISEELIGIBILITYCRITERIA&INTAKE CAPACITY:

EligibilityCriteria Intake
For OBC For SC & ST
Subject Code For UR Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Candidates Candidates
50% marks in 45% marks in Passed in B.Sc
Physics 308 27 17 10 5 6 65
Hons.subject Hons.subject Honours
B.Sc. (Honours) with B.Sc. (Honours) with B.Sc. (Honours)
Chemistry as the Chemistry as the with Chemistry as
Chemistry
309 Major Subject with Major Subject with the Major Subject 27 17 10 5 6 65
50% marks 45%marks with pass marks
60% marks in 54% marks in Passed in
Mathematics Hons. MathematicsHons. Mathematics Hons.
Mathematics 310 29 20 11 5 7 72
subject / Major in subject / Major in subject / Major in
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
45% marks in Hons./ 40.5% marks in Passed in B.Sc
Statistics 311 Major in Statistics Hons./ Major in Hons./ Major in 11 8 4 2 3 28
Statistics Statistics
55% marks in 49.5% marks in Passed in B.Sc
Zoology 312 22 14 8 4 5 53
Hons.subject Hons.subject Honours
50% marks in Hons. 45% marks in Hons. Passed in B.Sc
Botany 313 subject subject Honours 22 14 8 4 5 53
Minimum 50% marks Minimum 45% marks Passed in B.Sc
in aggregate in in aggregate in Honours in
Computer 18 12 7 3 5 45
B.Sc.Hons. in B.Sc.Hons. in Computer Science
Science 314
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 Graduation in any Graduation in any Graduation in any
Science subject [B.Sc. Science subject [B.Sc. Science subject
(Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.)/B. (Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.)/B. [B.Sc.
Environmental 14 9 5 2 3 33
Tech./BPharm] with Tech./BPharm] with (Hons)./B.Sc.(Ag.)/
Science 315
55% marks 49.5% marks B.Tech./BPharm]
with pass marks
B.Sc graduation in any B.Sc graduation in any Passed in any
branch of Life Science branch of LifeScience branch of Life
(Hons. is not (Hons. is not Science. Marks
mandatory). Marks mandatory). Marks must be based on
must be based on must be based on honours subject in
Biotechnology 8 5 3 2 2 20
316 honours subject in honours subject in case of B.Sc.(Hons.)
case of B.Sc(Hons.) case of B.Sc.(Hons.) and aggregate in
and aggregate in case and aggregate in case case of B.Sc. (Pass
of B.Sc. (Pass course) of B.Sc. (Pass course) course) candidates.
candidates. candidates.
TOTAL 178 116 66 32 42 434

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 SANGIT BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA
CODE: 04
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.)/B.P.A (Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.
(Hons.) or an equivalent Degree in Rabindra Sangit from a
Rabindra- Sangit 425 recognized University securing a minimum of 50% marks 20 14 7 4 5 50
for UR Category and 45% for OBC OR any equivalent
degree recognized by UGC.
B.Mus.(Hons.)/B.P.A
(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
Manipuri Dance 426 the following examinations securing a minimum of 50% 15 9 5 3 3 35
marks for 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.
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Ho
ns.) 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 following examinations securing a minimum of 50%
Kathakali Dance 427 9 6 3 2 2 22
marks for 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.
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) and 45% OBC, OR
Drama & Theatre 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
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 B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Ho
ns.) 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 following examinations securing a minimum of 50%
Rabindra Nritya 429 15 9 5 3 3 35
marks for 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.
B.Mus.(Hons.)/BPA(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Ho
ns.) or an equivalent Degree in HCM Vocal subject from
any 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
HCM Vocal 430 University provided the candidate has also passed one of 15 9 5 3 3 35
the following 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
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized
Sitar 431 University provided the candidate has also passed one of 7 4 2 1 1 15
the following examinations securing a minimum of 50%
marks for UR Category 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
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized
University provided the candidate has also passed one of
the following examinations securing a minimum of 50%
Esraj 432 7 4 2 1 1 15
marks for UR Category and 45% for OBC in Esraj
subject – 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.

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 B.Mus. (Hons.)/BPA
(Hons.)/B.Mus./BPA/B.A./B.A.(Hons.) or 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
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized
University provided the candidate has also passed one of
Tabla 433 7 5 2 1 2 17
the following examinations securing a minimum of 50%
marks for UR Category and 45% for OBC in Tabla
subject – 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 Pakhawaj 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
Bachelor‟s Degree in any subject from a recognized
University provided the candidate has also passed one of 7 5 2 1 2 17
Pakhawaj 434
the following 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 114 73 38 21 25 271
Modalities followed for admission:
1. The general admission test (for integrated 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Applicants who have passed the qualifiying public examinations during the last 5 years (including the
current year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelor‟s/Master‟s Degree and other
courses of Sangit Bhavana. Foreign students, however, are exempted.
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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(INSTITUTE OF ARTS & CRAFTS)
CODE: 05
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) UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
For UR applicants For OBC applicants
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
Ceramics & Glass
517 degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 05 03 02 01 01 12
Design
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution. University/Institution.
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in BFA or equivalent grade in BFA or equivalent
Graphic Art 516
degree (minimum 4 years degree (minimum 4 years 05 03 02 01 01 12
(Printmaking)
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution. University/Institution
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in BFA specialization grade in BFA specialization
in History of Art/Art in History of Art/Art
History of Art 519 06 04 02 01 01 14
History (minimum 4 years History (minimum 4 years
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
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
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in BFA specialization grade in BFA specialization
Painting 515 in Painting (minimum 4 years in Painting (minimum 4 years 06 04 03 01 02 16
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
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
course) from a recognized course) from a recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in BFA/BVA in grade in BFA/BVA in
Textile Design or Bachelors Textile Design or Bachelors
in Fashion Technology (with in Fashion Technology (with
Textile Design 518 05 03 02 01 01 12
Textile Design) (minimum 4 Textile Design) (minimum 4
years course) from a years course) from a
recognized recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
TOTAL 35 22 14 07 08 86

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 Ceramics & Glass Design, Textile Design,
Graphic Art (Printmaking), History of Art, Painting and Sculpture, such that these six students from
Kala-Bhavana are provided admission as direct-admission integrated students. Such students are
exempted from the Admission Test conducted at Kala-Bhavana.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS (PG)

(1) Applicants opting for the above mentioned Post-Graduate programmes after will have to appear in a
test conducted at Kala-Bhavana, as per the departmental criteria mentioned below.

(2) The Date, Time and other details of the test will be duly announced in the University Admission
Portal.

DETAILS OF THE ADMISSION TEST (PG) TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENTS

OF THE KALA BHAVANA:
Department of Ceramics & Glass Design: Applicants to the Department of Ceramics & Glass Design 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 and a portfolio of his/her
artworks authenticated by a competent authority (Either the teacher of the previous institute or any renowned
artist).
Department of Graphic Art (Printmaking): 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 History of Art: 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.
Department of Painting: (a) Applicants in MFA Painting and Mural are required to submit an online portfolio
of images of their original artworks (not more than 10 images, overall file size not more than 10 mb as a pdf).
The portfolio may be submitted through the link in the online platform provided by the Department on the
University Admission Portal.
(b) On the basis of the online portfolio submission, the Department of Painting Admission Committee will
shortlist the name of the candidates for the physical Viva-voce to be held in Department of Painting, Kala
Bhavana (Date and time of the Viva-voce to be announced on the University Online Portal).
(c) During the offline Viva-voce evaluation, the applicants are requested to be present with at least three original
artworks and the hard copy of the portfolio of works.
Department of Sculpture: (a) Applicants to the Department of Sculpture are required to submit their portfolio
of
original artworks (not more than 6 images) (Size: 8x11inches) duly attested by the department where you did
your
Under-Graduate and along with it 150 words of your statement explaining your reasons/intent of studying
Sculpture at Kala-Bhavana, VisvaBharati in hard copy to the given address;
Head of the Department of Sculpture,
Kala-Bhavana,
VisvaBharati,
Santiniketan 731235

(b) The submission of portfolio will be followed by an off-line Practical test, and off-line Viva-Voce evaluation,
during which the applicants are requested to be present with at least three original art works.
Department of Textile Design: 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.

MODALITIES FOR PREPARING MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO DIFFERENT COURSES

THROUGH ADMISSION TESTS:

1. Selection and admission of applicants to PG Master of Fine Arts programmes run in the Departments
of Kala-Bhavana will be based on the merit list prepared on the basis of the Admission Entrance test
at the Departments in Kala-Bhavana.

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 ONE-YEAR POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA LEADING TO MFA IN
HISTORY OF ART
PROGRAMME CODE: PGDH PROGRAMME CODE NO: 50
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE

PROGRAMME
Minimum Eligibility Intake Capacity
NAME Code
(MFA) UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
For UR applicants For OBC applicants
55% marks/corresponding 49.5% marks/corresponding
grade in Bachelors or Masters grade in Bachelors or Masters
One-year Post-
degree level from any degree level from any
Graduate Diploma
leading to MFA in
536 discipline other than Art discipline other than Art 06 04 02 01 01 14
History/Art Criticism from a History/Art Criticism from a
History of Art
recognized recognized
University/Institution University/Institution
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.

DETAILS OF THE ONE-YEAR POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE TO BE CONDUCTED

BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF HISTORY OF ART
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:

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).

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 PALLI SAMGATHANA VIBHAGA
INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION
CODE: 06

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK)
PROGRAMME CODE: MSW PROGRAMME CODE NO: 62
ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA&INTAKEFORADMISSIONTOMSWCOURSE

Intake

Subject Code Eligibility UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL

Passed Bachelor degree (Honours) or

equivalent during 2023 and 2024 with 50%
marks (for UR) & 45% (for OBC).

Candidates should be from any one of the

following streams: Social Work/ Science/
Commerce/ Humanities.

The candidates from Humanities stream must

have any one of the following subjects:
History, Ancient Indian & World History,
MSW Economics, Sociology, Anthropology,
602 Nutrition and Home Science, Psychology, 23 15 8 4 5 55
Masters degree in
Political Science, Public Administration,
Social Work
Geography, Philosophy, Religion,
Management, Human Development,
Education, Journalism and Mass
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:
Admission Test will be of 100 marks (written-50; group discussion-30; viva-20)
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined score obtained by the candidate in the Admission
Test. Qualifying Marks for admission is 30% for General & EWS candidates, 27% for OBC candidates and
for marks for SC/ST/PWD will be as per GOI Reservation Rules.
All candidates have to produce complete results during the time of admission. No provisional admission is
allowed.
Date of admission test will be notified in the University Admission Website.

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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
Intake capacity
Sl.No. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Honours graduates – Science; Political
Science; Geography, economics,
Sociology, Management, Commerce
and Technology graduates; Rural
Master of
studies; Rural development; Social 20 13 8 4 5 50
Rural
1. 604 work; Development studies; graduate
Studies
from Agriculture.
(MRS)
All candidates qualified in BRS
Honours-2024 examination of Visva-
Bharati are eligible for admission
directly.
Modalities of Admission:
Admission Test- 100 marks. Merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of Admission Test. Qualifying marks-
Gen-30%, OBC- 27%, SC/ST- as per GOI rules.
Date of admission test and syllabus of admission test will be published in the university website.

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
Intake capacity
Sl.No Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

Honours Graduates or equivalents

in Science, Political Science,
Geography, Economics, History,
Sociology, Anthropology,
Education, Psychology, Human
M.A in Rural Development, Management,
1. Management 605 Technology, Nutrition and Home 15 10 6 3 4 38
(MRM) Science, Journalism and Mass
Communication, Vocational
Streams, Commerce, Rural Studies,
Rural Development, Rural
Management, Social Work,
Agriculture and English.

Modalities of Admission: Written examination (70 Marks) followed by Viva-Voce (30 Marks); Total 100
Marks.

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 POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN DESIGN)
PROGRAMME CODE: M.DES PROGRAMME CODE NO: 69
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TWO YEAR PG PROGRAMS IN SILPA-
SADANA, 2024-25
Intake capacity
Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

Candidate having graduation of 4-

year (8-Semester) securing at least
60% marks for general candidates
and 54% marks for OBC candidates
or its equivalent CGPA in Textile
Master of Design- Design/ Textile Technology/Product
627 6 4 2 1 1 14
Ceramic & Glass Design (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.

Candidate having graduation of 4-

year (8-Semester) securing at least
60% marks for general candidates
and 54% marks for OBC candidates
or its equivalent CGPA in Ceramic
Design/ Ceramic
Technology/Product Design
Master of Design- (Ceramic)/ Fine Arts
628 (Ceramic)/Industrial Design 6 4 2 1 1 14
Furniture & Interior
(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.

Candidates having Graduation of 4-

years (8- Semester) securing at least
60% marks for General Candidates
and 54% marks for OBC Candidates
or its equivalent CGPA in
Architecture/Furniture/Interior
Master of Design- Textile 626 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.

There will be no restriction in year of passing the qualifying public examinations while seeking admission to
Master‟s Degree of Silpa-Sadana.

Modalities of Admission Test:

Candidates 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 score obtained by the candidate in the Creative Aptitude Test only.

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 PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA (PSB)
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
CODE: 07

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 integrated students qualified in B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Examination of
Visva-Bharati‟- 2024 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
integrated 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
equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in Ext 3 2 1 1 1 8
Agronomy 702
four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
(Honours) Agriculture. (Honours) Agriculture. Int 1 1 1 1 1 5
Horticulture
60% marks of 54% marks of Ext 1 1 1 0 0 3
(Vegetable 703
equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in
Science) Int 1 0 0 0 0 1
four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
Horticulture Ext 1 1 0 0 1 3
(Hons.)Agriculture/Ho (Hons.)Agriculture/Ho
(Fruit 705
rticulture rticulture Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
Science)
60% marks of 54% marks of Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
Soil Science 704 equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in
Int 2 1 0 0 0 3
four years B.Sc four years B.Sc
Agricultural Ext 2 1 1 1 0 5
(Honours) Agriculture/ (Honours) Agriculture/
Extension 706
B.Sc (Honours) B.Sc (Honours) Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
Education
Horticulture. Horticulture.
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 1 1 1 1 0 4
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 0 1 0 0 0 1
B.F.Sc. B.F.Sc.
Ext 1 1 1 0 1 4
Entomology 709
Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
60% marks of 54% marks of
Plant equivalent OGPA in equivalent OGPA in Ext 2 0 1 0 0 3
710
Pathology four years B.Sc four years B.Sc Int 1 1 1 0 0 3
Agricultural (Honours) Agriculture/ (Honours) Agriculture/ Ext 2 1 0 0 0 3
711 B.Sc (Honours) B.Sc (Honours)
Economics Int 1 0 0 0 0 1
Horticulture. Horticulture.
Plant Ext 1 1 1 0 1 4
Physiology 712
Int 1 1 0 0 0 2
Total 29 20 11 5 7 72

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Admission from ICAR

Course Code Intake capacity

Agronomy 702 7
Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 703 2
Horticulture (Fruit Science) 705 2
Soil Science 704 4
Agricultural Extension Education 706 4
Genetics and Plant Breeding 707 2
Entomology 709 2
Plant Pathology 710 2
Agricultural Economics 711 2
Total 27

NOTE:
1. ICAR seats falling vacant due to any reasons will be filled up by the University.
2. ICAR norms will be followed during time of admission.

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 VB Admission Test 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 equipment‟s 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 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

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
B.Ed. PROGRAM
COURSE CODE: B.Ed. COURSE CODE NO: 81
DURATION: 2 YEARS SUBJECT CODE: 801 (SEMESTER: FOUR)
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./ BPA (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 and they must apply through proper
channel.
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
I. External candidates who have passed their Under Graduate examination on or after 2015 shall be eligible to apply.
II. Candidates who have qualified their Under Graduate/Post Graduate examination from 2022 onwards (within the
closing date of submitting Application Form) from Visva-Bharati shall be treated as internal.
III. The eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of merit determined by the aggregate marks obtained by the
candidates in three-year B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Mus./BPA (Rabindra-Sangit/Classical-Vocal) degree with Honours/Major.
IV. Selection shall primarily be made on pedagogy subject–wise taking Honours/ Major subject‟s percentage of
aggregate into consideration.
V. Pedagogy subject-wise separate merit list for UR, OBC, SC, and ST will be prepared.
VI. General merit list for PWD (Person with Disability), SC, ST, and OBC will also be prepared separately.
VII. In case of any pre-service seat is lying vacant in any pedagogy subject in any internal or external category
(UR/OBC/SC/ST), the seat will be filled up first from the same pedagogy subject and from the same internal 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.
VIII. 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 their service seniority as well as fulfillment of
eligibility conditions 1, 2 &3.

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 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.
3. In-service candidates will make necessary arrangement to draw their salary drawn from their respective schools.
DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS
Pre-service: VBU Students:

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 AIHC&A 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

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 (Ancient, Modern) 861 1 1 0 0 2
8 Music (Rabindra-Sangit & 862 1 0 0 0 1
Classical-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 (Physics, 867 1 0 0 0 1
Chemistry)
14 Life Science (Botany, Zoology) 868 1 1 0 0 2
Total 10 6 3 1 20

In-service
UR OBC SC ST Total
2 1 1 1 5

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Seats will be increased for EWS candidates after getting approval from NCTE.
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. / B.P.A. (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 No Objection Certificate from the competent authority/ Managing Committee Resolution regarding
their deputation and approval letter for in-service candidates from intern schools.
 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
COURSE CODE: MED COURSE CODE NO: 82
SUBJECT CODE NO: 802 DURATION: 2 YEARS
SEMESTER: FOUR
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. With an undergraduate degree (with 50% marks in each).
Admission Procedure:
1. There shall be a M.Ed. ENTRANCE TEST for eligible candidates. Medium of Entrance Test will be English only.

2. Selection shall be made on the basis of merit determined by the score obtained by the candidates out of 100 marks. In
case of tie, the general tie-breaking sequence will be followed.

3. External candidates who have passed their qualifying degree on or after 2015 shall be eligible to apply.

4. Candidates who have qualified their B.Ed. examination from 2022 onwards from Visva-Bharati shall be treated as
internal.

5. The candidate must produce their final mark sheet and NCTE recognized certificate of qualifying degree at the time of
counselling, otherwise their candidature will be automatically cancelled. In such case, no claim for refund of
registration fee will be entertained.

6. Merit list would be prepared as follows-

(i) Separate merit lists will be prepared for three major groups of subjects as 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.
(ii) The Group of subjects-wise merit list for internal seats will include internal candidates referred in Serial no 4 only.
(iii) The Group of subjects-wise combined merit list for external seats will include all the candidates (from serial no 3
and 4), applied for that particular group of subjects.
(iv) A separate exhaustive merit list (category wise as PWD, UR, OBC, SC and ST) including all qualified candidates in
M.Ed. admission test will be prepared. Here, no separation would be done for the group of subjects.
(v) A single merit list for PWD candidates would be prepared for all groups of subjects.

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merit lists prepared as per 6(ii) till all seats are filled. While doing so, the reservation status of the vacancy will be
maintained. There will be no conversion of seats at this stage.

8. In case of any seat lying vacant in internal category of any group of subjects (Social Science, Science or Language), it
will be converted to the corresponding reservation category of external seats.

9. The selection shall then be made for external seats on group of subjects-wise (Social Science, Science and Language)
based on combined merit lists prepared as per 6(iii).

10. If any seat remains vacant in any group after exercising serial no 9, it will be filled up from the exhaustive merit list of
all groups. In this case, merit list from serial no 6(iv) will be followed. While doing so, the reservation status of the
vacancy will be maintained.

11. Vacant OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non- availability of OBCcandidate(s). Vacant SC
seat(s) will be filled-up from ST waiting list and vice-versa.

12. In-service candidate must apply through proper channel.

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS
Intake Capacity
Pedagogy Group Code
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

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.
 NCTE recognition certificate of qualifying examination.
 Caste/PWD certificate, if applicable.

POST-GRADUATE: M.A. (EDUCATION) PROGRAM

COURSE CODE: MAE COURSE CODE: 83 COURSE CODE: 803
DURATION: 2 YEARS SEMESTER: FOUR
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 VBU 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.

Admission Procedure:
1. There shall be an M.A. (Education) ENTRANCE TEST for eligible candidates. Medium of Entrance Test will be
English only.
2. Selection shall be made on the basis of merit determined by the score obtained by the candidates out of 100 marks.
3. EWS & OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non-availability of EWS & OBC candidate(s).
SC seat(s) will be filled up from ST waiting list in case no SC candidates are available and vice-versa.
4. The candidate must produce their final mark sheet of qualifying degree at the time of counselling, otherwise their

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 candidature will be automatically cancelled. In such case, no claim for refund of registration fee will be entertained.
5. In-service candidate must apply through proper channel.

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

Intake Capacity
Program Code
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
M.A.(Education) 803 20 13 8 4 5 50

Documents to be attached with the Application Form

 B.A. (Honours/Major) in Educationconsolidated 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 VBU students
 Caste/EWS/PWD certificate, if applicable.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND

SPORT SCIENCE
B.P.Ed.
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)
PROGRAMME CODE: BPD DURATION: 2 YEARS

PROGRAMME CODE NO.: 86

SUBJECT CODE: 806 SEMESTER: FOUR

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.
Or
3. Bachelor‟s degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied Physical Education as
compulsory/elective subject
Or
4. 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.
Or
5. 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.
Or
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.
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Modalities of Admission:
1. The admission criteria for B.P.Ed will be based on Theory Entrance Test (TET) with 50%
weightage and Practical Entrance Test (PET) on Practical fitness with 50% weightage.
2. TET will be on 100 marks i.e. 50 mcq of 2 marks and PET will be on 100 marks.
3. Distribution of marks in Practical Entrance Test (PET) (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)
Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport
Science
B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks
Reporting Time: 6.30. a.m.

C Sport Skill Test 20 Marks

4. 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)
5. Distribution of marks for Sports Achievement/Participation as per criteria below:
Only
Sl Participation Level 1st position 2nd position 3rdposition
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
6. Choice of Sports for Skill Test as per the following list:
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 Physical
Performance tests.
8. Appearance in Physical Fitness Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for admission.
9. Sports achievement/participation certificate must be of within three (3) years.
10. Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.
Note: The applicants aspiring for admission in different academic programmes in the department of Physical
Education and Sport Science, Vinaya Bhavana, Visva-Bharati are required to perform vigorous physical activities
and sports in admission test as well as in their respective academic programme.

Documents to produce on Entrance Test (Original proof and a set of copies):

1. Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed.

2. Date of Birth Certificate.
3. Current Medical Fitness Certificate.
4. Reservation Certificate, where applicable.
5. Highest Sports achievement Certificate (as per NCTE norms). This certificate must have its
affidavit, failing which the certificate will not be accepted for awarding the marks.
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 M.P.Ed.
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)

PROGRAMME CODE: MPED DURATION: 2 YEAR

PROGRAMME CODE NO: 87 SUBJECT CODE: 807 SEMESTERS: FOUR
Intake Capacity: 40

Programme Code Intake Capacity

UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
M.P.Ed. 807 20 11 6 3 - 40

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Minimum Qualification:
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.
Reservation:
The relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and in the reservation of seats for
SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government.
Modalities of Admission:
 The admission criteria for B.P.Ed will be based on Theory Entrance Test (TET) with 50% weightage and Practical
Entrance Test (PET) with 50% weightage.
 TET will be on 100 marks i.e. 50 MCQ of 2 marks and PET will be on 100 marks.
 Distribution of marks in Practical Entrance Test (PET) (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 &
B Sports Achievement/Participation 30 Marks Sport 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) 1000 mts 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

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 3. Choice of Sports for Skill Test as per the following list:
Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming,
Table-Tennis, Volley ball & Yoga.
4. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in physical performance tests.
5. Appearance in Physical fitness Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for admission.
6. Sports achievement/participation certificate must be of within three (3) years.
7. Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.
Notes:

 The applicants aspiring for admission in different academic programmes in the department of Physical Education
and Sport Science, Vinaya Bhavana, Visva-Bharati are required to perform vigorous physical activities and sports
in admission test as well as in their respective academic programme.
 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. Mark sheets of Qualifying Examination passed
2. Date of Birth Certificate
3. Current Medical Fitness Certificate
4. Reservation Certificate, wherever is applicable
5. Highest Sports achievement Certificate (As per NCTE norms). This certificate must have its affidavit, failing which
the certificate will not be accepted for awarding the marks.

DEPARTMENT OF YOGIC ART AND SCIENCE

POST GRADUATE [MSC IN YOGA]
PROGRAMME CODE: MSY PROGRAMME CODE: 80 SUBJECT CODE: 874

 Minimum Qualification: - The candidate should have passed only B.Sc. Yoga from a UGC recognised University or
an equivalent institution.

 Intake Capacity:- 30 seats

Intake Capacity
Course
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Foreign Students
M.Sc. in Yoga 12 8 5 2 3 30 Supernumerary

 Admission Procedure:-
a. Performance Test: - 50 marks (Basic Asanas, Pranayamas and Shatkarmas etc.)
b. Objective and Written Test in English: - 50 marks (Based upon B.Sc. Yoga syllabus and general affairs).
 Modalities of Admission :- Admission shall be made on merit basis from the marks obtained in the Entrance
Test (Performance Test + Written Test)
 Ranking in the Entrance Test will be made out of 100 marks.
 Rules for Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of
Government of India.

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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 fulfill 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. DateofEntranceTest/Interview: The date of Entrance test/interviewwillbefinalized by the concerned

Department. Date, time and venue will be notified in the University Admission Portal-
www.vbadmission.in

5. Venue of Examination: RespectiveDepartment/CentreofeachBhavana/Vibhaga (Institute)or as

otherwise notified. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on University
website/admissionportal/Bhavana notice board in due course oftime.

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/CentreofBhavana/Vibhaga (Institute)will

publish the list of eligible candidates on the Notice Board of the Department/ Centre and in the
University website (www.vbadmission.in) atleast seven days before the date of examination/ interview.

6. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lies
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 (www.vbadmission.in) 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 GEN, 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.
The Online application allows the candidate to provide all in formation and also to upload
scanned photograph(4cmx3cm) and signature.
10. No Cash payment will be allowed
11. Prospective candidates are advised to visit our website: www.visvabharati.ac.in aswell 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
counseling/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
counseling/admission may be announced 24-48 hrs before, including holidays. Applicants must
be careful to ensure their candidature(s) for counseling/document verification for confirming
the admission.
14. 25% 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 25%
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.

17. Important Dates and Times:

Online Application Date (Notice)

Online publication of Merit list /Rank list

To be announced in the University Admission
Admission from First Merit List
Portal:https://www.vbadmission.in/
Admission from Second Merit List

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 LANGUAGE, 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.
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT

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 whose first language is whose first language is 5 3 2 1 1 12
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 8 5 3 2 2 20

Total 79 52 29 15 19 194

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.

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 INTAKE CAPACITY

Sl. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

No.
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT

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 8 5 3 2 2 20
language concerned or an language concerned or an
3. Hindi 163 equivalent examination equivalent examination 8 5 3 2 2 20
from any other from any other
4. Odia 164 recognized Universities recognized Universities 4 3 1 1 1 10
or Institutions or Institutions
5. Pali 165 5 3 2 1 1 12

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 5 5 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 9 8 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
5 3 2 1 1 12
re of Tamil
Nadu

16. Theatre 188

Traditions
5 3 2 1 1 12
in Tamil
Nadu

Total 88 59 33 18 22 220

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 ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSE
COURSE CODE: ADP DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODENO: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.

EligibilityCriteria IntakeCapacity

Sl Subject Code ForURcandidates ForOBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT

No.

Candidateswho Candidateswho
1 Pali 180 havepasseda havepassed a oneyear 5 3 2 1 1 12
oneyearDiploma coursein Diplomacourse
the Languageconcerned inthelanguage
2 Sanskrit 181 oranequivalent concernedor 5 3 2 1 1 12
examinationfrom anequivalent
3 Santali 182 anyotherrecognized examination 5 3 2 1 1 12
Universitiesor fromanyother
Institutions. recognized
4 Marathi 183 Universitiesor 6 4 2 1 2 15
Institutions.

Total 21 13 8 4 5 51

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
Intake Capacity
Two-year Certificate Course Code
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Rabindra Sangit 441 24 16 9 5 6 60
Manipuri Dance 442 13 8 5 2 3 31
Kathakali Dance 443 13 8 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 7 4 2 1 1 15
Hindustani Classical Music (Instru.) in: Tabla 449 7 4 2 1 1 15
Total 91 58 33 16 20 218

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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 Students 15

SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN ESRAJ

COURSE CODE NO: 47
Skill Development Course in Esraj (code. 411) at Centre for Esraj under Sangit Bhavana
Eligibility: Anyeducational qualification is not mandatory
The practical courses are offered for
30 days, 90 days, 180 days, One year, Two years.
Modalities followed for admission:
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
(INSTITUTE OF ARTS & CRAFTS)
TWO-YEAR SKILL-DEVELOPMENT COURSE IN TEXTILE DESIGN
COURSE CODE: SDC DURATION: 2 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 55
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
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 or 10th pass or
Course (Craft Design: equivalent equivalent
532 10 6 4 2 2 24
Textile/Floor/Festival/Stage
Decoration)

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 ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR INDIAN STUDENTS
COURSE CODE : CIS DURATION : 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 58
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Name of Code Intake capacity Modalities of selection
the
subject
For UR&OBC
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Intake
applicants

Ceramics 548 Pass in 10 + 2 or For codes 546 to

& Glass equivalent 1 1 1 0 0 3 549 & 551:
Design Evaluation will
be based on an
Graphic 547 Pass in 10 + 2 or offline practical
Art equivalent test followed by a
2 0 1 0 0 3 viva-voce
(Printmaki
ng) For code 550:
Evaluation will
History of 550 Pass in 10 + 2 or be based on an
1 1 1 0 0 3 offline written
Art equivalent
test followed by a
viva-voce
Painting 546 Pass in 10 + 2 or
1 1 0 1 0 3
equivalent

Sculpture 551 Pass in 10 + 2 or

1 1 0 0 1 3
equivalent

Textiles 549 Pass in 10 + 2 or

Design equivalent 1 1 0 0 1 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
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Minimum eligibility Intake Modalities of

Name of the subject Code
selection

Ceramics & Glass Design 542 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03 Based on

portfolio of
Graphic Art (Printmaking) 541 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03 works for codes
542, 541, 540,
543 & 545
History of Art 544 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03

Painting 540 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03

Based on
portfolio of
Sculpture 545 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03
original
writings/essays
Textiles Design 543 Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent 03 for code 544

TOTAL 18

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 PALLI SAMGATHANA VIBHAGA
(INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION)
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISABILITY STUDIES
COURSE CODE: PGDDS COURSE CODE NO: 70
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA& INTAKEFOR ADMISSIONTO PGDCOURSE

Intake

Subject Code Eligibility UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT

TwoSemesterPost Passed graduation or equivalent

GraduateDiplomal examinationswith45%marksinany discipline. Admission
7 4 2 1 1 15
eading to PGD in 619 of SC/ST/OBC andPersonswithDisabilitywillbeas per
Disability Studies GOI rules of relaxation for such category.

Modalities followed for the admission: PersonalInterview.

DateofInterview willbepublishedintheUniversityWebsite/Universityadmissionportal.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL EXCLUSION & INCLUSIVE POLICY

COURSE CODE: PGDSEIP COURSE CODE NO: 70
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA& INTAKEFOR ADMISSIONTO PGDCOURSE

Intake
Subject Cod Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
e
Twosemester Passed graduation or equivalent
PostGraduate 620 examinationswith45%marksinany
Diplomaleading toPGDin discipline. Admission of SC/ST/OBC 7 4 2 1 1 15
Social Exclusionand andPersonswithDisabilitywillbeas per
InclusivePolicy GOI rules of relaxation for such category.
Modalities followed for the admission: PersonalInterview.
DateofInterview willbepublishedintheUniversityWebsite/Universityadmissionportal.

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
Intake capacity
Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Passed minimum class 8
(eight.)
Candidates for this course will
Skill Development Course
come from villages. The
(Folk music and Rabindra 629 9 6 3 2 2 22
students & Employees of
Sangit)
different departments of
Visva-Bharati at Sriniketan
Campus are also eligible.
Modalities of Admission
Admission test 50 marks (through Viva-Voce). Qualifying marks for admission is 30% for General and 27% for OBC
Candidates. Relaxation will be given to SC, ST & PWD candidates as per Govt. of India rules.

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(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

Course Intake Capacity

UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Foreign Students
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga 8 5 3 2 2 20 Supernumerary

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum Qualification:
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.

Rules for reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules
of the Government of India.

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 INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FOR ADMISSION IN
SCHOOLS, UG, PG, PhD, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA & OTHER COURSES
VINAYA BHAVANA
Students from abroad are welcome at Visva-Bharati. They may join any regular course
(School/UG/PG/PhD) 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. The
details are available in the School, UG & PG section of the prospectus. They should apply through
https://forms.gle/CCLixWRLxEnhsrm29 based on the concerned admission notification published/uploaded
on the university admission portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/).

There is a provision for One Year Certificate Course for Foreign Students (CFS) 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)
• Ceramics & Glass Design
• Graphic Art (Printmaking)
• History of Art
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Textile Design 1

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.
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.
Reservation for International/Foreign students:
25% of intake capacity is made available for international students (i.e., Foreigners, Non-resident
Indians and Persons of Indian Origin) as supernumerary seats. 5% of seats out of the 25% supernumerary
seats for admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South-
East Asia.
Foreign Applicants need to apply separately for the various programmes at Visva-Bharati for their admission as
their admission process is not same for Indian nationals. They are requested to visit Visva-Bharati Admission
Portal (https://www.vbadmission.in/) regularly for updated information and filled up the form accordingly.
For all foreign transactions: State Bank of India, Branch-Santiniketan,

Branch Code-2121, IFSC-SBIN0002121,

SWIFT CODE: SBININBB343
MICR: 731002003

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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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE OF FOREIGN STUDENTS ACADEMIC SESSION 2024-2025:

All foreign students will apply directly through a Google form. The application procedure, links of the
application form, payment procedure and the link of the Google form is given below:

[1] Application Form:

Word Copy: (download link) Pdf Copy: (download link)
[2] Online Payment method:
Step 1: Go to https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect or
https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
Step 2: Select “Educational Institution”
Step 3: Type VISVA BHARATI UNIVERSITY in the search bar given for Educational Institutions.
Step 4: Click on VISVA BHARATI UNIVERSITY
Step 5: Fill up all spaces in Enter Payment Details
Step 6: Select „Individual‟ under Enter your details.
Step 6: Under Payment category (For SAARC countries- INR 5,000 or equivalent USD and for
Non-SAARC countries- INR 10,000 or equivalent USD), select Application fee payment
option.
Step 7: Under remark, mention for which UG/PG programme you are applying or any other comment
which is relevant.
[3] Documents to be kept ready:-
(i) First Page of Passport showing name and other personal details
(ii) Pass Certificate of Qualifying/Equivalence Degree
(iii) Marks sheet of Qualifying/Equivalence Degree
(iv) Payment Receipts generated through online submission
(v) Filled in application form
[4] How to apply:-
A. All international/foreign candidates can apply through Google link given below-
Link of the Google form: https://forms.gle/CCLixWRLxEnhsrm29
B. Fill up the columns required in the Google link.
C. Upload the pdf copy containing the filled-in application form along with the documents
mentioned in [3]. Merge all files in a single pdf for uploading in the Google form.
D. Submit the form and keep the copy of acknowledgement with you.

The fee structure is as follows:

SAARC Countries NON-SAARC Countries

Rs. 5,000 or equivalent USD Rs. 10,000 or equivalent USD

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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 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
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 passedtheir last
qualifying examination from an Indian University will come under the category of 25% 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-
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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
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/foreign 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.

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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.

Admission helpdesk:
[email protected]

For more information visit:

https://visvabharati.ac.in/index.html
https://www.vbadmission.in/

Admission Coordination Cell Visva-Bharati

visvabharati.acc@visva-bharati. ac.in
Helpline Numbers:
+91-8967733446 / +91-8967733447
Timing to contact: 10:30 AM to 5:30PM (Weekdays)

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