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Visva Bharati University Ranking 2025

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Estd. 1921

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Visva Bharati University is one of the leading higher education institutions that consistently ranks high in several national evaluations by different ranking bodies. It was ranked #151-200 in the NIRF 2025 'University' category, depicting the continuous success in providing quality education.

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Visva Bharati University Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
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Visva Bharati University
Visva Bharati University Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is Visva Bharati University. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #151-200 rank in the University category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around Visva Bharati University rankings.

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Q: What is the rank of Visva Bharati University?

Visva Bharati is one of the prestigious universities in West Bengal. It has been founded by Rabindranath Tagore. By the Act of Parliament, it has been declared an Institute of National Importance. Visva Bharati University has been ranked among the top 100 universities in India for the past three years by NIRF. Tabulated below is the list of rankings awarded to Visva Bharati University:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings
NIRF 2022	University	98
NIRF 2021	University	64
NIRF 2021	Overall	97
NIRF 2020	Overall	69
NIRF 2020	University	50

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Q: Which university, among Calcutta University and Visva Bharati University, has a larger number of affiliated colleges for the BSc programme?

Calcutta University has more no. of affiliated colleges for the BSc course than VBU. Calcutta University has around 80 colleges and VBU has one, i.e. J.D. Birla Institute. The seat intake at Calcutta University is also greater than that at VBU.

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Visva Bharati University
NIRF Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, Visva Bharati University has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'University' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend. In 2025, Visva Bharati University fell 50 ranks to #151 ran

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Visva Bharati University
Outlook Ranking 2026

Visva Bharati University has been ranked well by the Outlook under the 'Central Universities' category. Through the years, the Outlook rankings for Visva Bharati University indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the Outlook. When evaluated against the ranking of the past years, it has been noticed that in the 'Central Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2025, Visva Bharati University's rank is #7, the same as last year's rank in the 'Central Universities' category by the Outlook ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Visva Bharati University Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

Visva Bharati University
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, Visva Bharati University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. Visva Bharati University's rankings in 'Asia' category have shown a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, Visva Bharati University fell 150 ranks to #951 rank in the 'Asia' category by the Q

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Southern Asia' category have shown a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, Visva Bharati University fell 49 ranks to #312 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

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Placements3.6

Infrastructure4.2

Faculty & Course4.4

Campus Life4.5

Value for Money4.5

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In every summer internship session, many students get the chance in IISERs, NIUS, BARC, ISRO, etc., to do internships.

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Internships were done by students on their own withour any major assistance from the University's side.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics - Batch of 2024

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

There is pressure for classes and semesters, but hostel management and campus environment are good.

Placements: Basically, we got admission in the Mathematics department of Viva Bharati University in 2021, during the lockdown because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, because I was an internal candidate, I got admission based on my H.S. marks. In our batch, there are 40 students in the UG section. We have to pay Rs 6500/- (for SC candidates) for admission. We received a scholarship (SVMCM) of Rs 18000/- for scoring 80% in HS and 60% in semesters. After passing out, a few of our batchmates got admission in IIT & NIT for a Master's degree by the JAM entrance examination. Because of their mathematical background, many students got jobs easily.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are good, well-maintained, and clean. There are different libraries for different bhavans and a central library that is also well maintained. Here, all students get free medical facilities. Hostels (some restrictions for girls, but no restrictions for boys), labs, and canteens (cheap & healthy food provided) are also good.

Faculty: Teachers are very good. If there are any difficulties in understanding any topic in class, we can go to the teacher's room, and they will personally teach us and solve our problems. Semester exams are tough, as well as in other universities. But the classes are regular, and our attendance is checked properly.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025Read More

Raj Aryan

B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi - Batch of 2028

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good faculty and infrastructure.

Placements: If we talk about foreign languages, then after becoming fluent in a language, one can easily get opportunities in any multinational company. In the field of Hindi, one option is to become a teacher of this subject, and apart from that, becoming a professor is also a good career choice.

Infrastructure: The entire university campus has free Wi-Fi facilities. Talking about the library, many departments have their own libraries, and apart from that, there is a central library where we can easily access lac of books. The seating arrangements are also quite good. Viva-Bharati has around 30 hostels in total. The hostel facilities are average. Some hostels are in very good condition. For medical needs, there is a hospital called PM Hospital, where students receive free treatment.The campus is very large (spread over about 1,100 acres). There are so many trees here that it feels as if we have entered the lap of nature. The atmosphere here is completely peaceful.

Faculty: The faculty here is quite good. Speaking of teachers and backgrounds, they have completed their degrees from prestigious universities in the country. Their teaching methods are easy to understand, and the behavior of all the teachers is also good. Semester exams get delayed sometimes because admissions through the queue take time. The passing percentage in some departments is very good, but overall, the passing percentage is found to be a bit low.

Other: I already had an interest in Hindi, which is why I chose this subject. The history of this department has been very unique. Many great writers have served as teachers in Hindi Bhawan, such as Hazari Prasad Dwivedi. Apart from him, many renowned poets and writers used to visit here. Viva-Bharati was declared a World Heritage Site in 2023.

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2024

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, best university for M.Sc. in botany course.

Placements: Most of the students got jobs in top multi-national companies. Last year, the highest salary offered was around 23 LPA by Microsoft. The average number was also high. Top recruiting companies were NCBS, CMFRI, IISc, etc. Many students were offered full-time jobs and work in a variety of supporting roles. Top jobs were botanist, plant taxonomist, and so on.

Infrastructure: Facilities at our college were quite excellent. Every branch consisted of blocks, and each block included either lift 1 or 2. We additionally maintain distinct areas for sports, library, and canteen. College campus lacks hotels, but there were 3 hotel locations within 5 KM. I prefer staying at private hotels since they offer larger and higher quality rooms.

Faculty: Faculty members were highly experienced. Most of them completed their PhDs. They were friendly while teaching and clarifying doubts. College was self-contained, so semester exam correction was done at the college itself. The hard paper was moderate. The pass percentage was always high. The pass rate was over 50%.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2027

2.2

2Placements2Infrastructure2Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I am absolutely dissatisfied with this university.

Placements: 18% of students get placed in my course. The highest package is 3 LPA, and the lowest package is 2 LPA. The average package is 1.5 LPA in my course. The top recruiting companies of my course are the State Bank of India, non-government organisation, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course are free Wi-Fi, a library, and classrooms. The quality and the facilities of my hostel are below average. The quality of food available in the mess is not very good for health. The university has Person Memorial Hospital.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of teachers is good. The course curriculum is relevant, but it does not make students industry-ready. Semester exams are difficult because the professor does not complete the syllabus on time.

Other: I chose this course because in the future it helps me to get a social work. The best thing about my course is international economics.

Reviewed on 10 May 2025Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in History - Batch of 2025

4.4

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am absolutely satisfied with its academic curriculum and cultural aspects.

Placements: Honestly, there are no placement offers for history students at the undergraduate level. But in other departments like Economics and Languages, there are placement chances with fair packages. As far as I know about my course, which is History Honors, there's no official campus placement. Obviously, students can go out and search for internships and jobs, but at the college level, there are no provisions for placement in the History department.

Infrastructure: The classrooms at Viva Bharati University are properly air-conditioned, with good lighting and sound facilities. Classroom infrastructure and basic furniture are good. There are numerous libraries in this university, but our central library is of top-notch quality. There are a huge number of books and other facilities such as an air-conditioned reading room and a journal section with fast-speed free Wi-Fi. Viva Bharati University provides hostel facilities to both boys and girls, and there are numerous hostels on our campus, but to be very honest, boys' hostels are okay.

Faculty: The professors at Viva Bharati University are very humble and learned. We call them Dadra (elder brother for male professors) and Didi (elder sister for female faculty members). Obviously, they are good at teaching, and of course, very humble, welcoming, and generous in other aspects. Our courses are relevant for further studies/academia, especially if someone is preparing for NET JRF or other teaching exams, or even All India Service exams. I never found my semester exams difficult. Viva Bharati professors are good at making questions (conceptual). Anyone who has kept their eyes open can solve their questions with no struggle, marking is strict.

Other: I'm currently pursuing my B.A. History (Hons.) and this is my last year (CBCS pattern). There are 2 things best about this course, 1st is the syllabus design and 2nd the professors. The history department lacks faculty strength (in numbers). Viva Bharati should recruit a professor. There are several cultural fests and melas organized on our campus that have a blend of local culture and global reach. (Posh Mela and others).

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in History - Batch of 2025

3.8

1Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Shade of history department of Viva Bharati.

Placements: There is no placement in courses like history. But pass-out students have good careers in other fields also. In previous years, companies provided internships. Few like Wipro, etc. You can prefer this college as it is good in academics. The rest depends upon how you adapt to this college.

Infrastructure: There is free Wi-Fi throughout the campus. The university has a library and air conditioners. Classrooms are quite good with ACs and smart rooms. The university provides one of the cheapest hostels in the overall India. There is a PM Hospital for free medical care for students. Every department has a canteen. But not too good.

Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified. The history department has NAAC+ credit. Professors are very helpful. The teaching quality is too good. The curriculum is based on NEP. Semester exams are quite difficult. You have to acquire 40% to pass in examination and at least 75% attendance to sit in the exam.

Other: I chose this college for honors in history. I wish there were some fieldwork. Regarding the study, the university is very cultural-centric. There are no promotions for Western events. We have good scholarships.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025Read More

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What is Visva Bharati University famous for?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Rabindranath Tagore founded Viva Bharati University, which is a central research university and an Institute of National Importance in West Bengal, India. The University is granted the designation of a unitary, residential, and academic institution. The courses offered by the university include BA,

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Does Visva Bharati University offer scholarships to students?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Visva Bharati University provides scholarships to the deserving candidates. The university offers merit-cum-means scholarships for UG and PG students. Below mentioned are the scholarships:

Scholarship	Details	Scholarship Reward
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarships for Single Girl Child	Applicant must be a single girl child. Girl children must be enrolled in a regular, full-time, PG program.	INR 31,000 per month for 20 months
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women	Women candidates must be enrolled in a PG programme at a recognised university.	INR 31,000 per month
National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students (previously known as Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)	Open to Scheduled Tribe students. Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. Student must be enrolled in full-time M.Phil and PhD degree in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.	Fellowship of INR 25,000 annually for an initial two years. INR 28,000/-pa for remaining tenure (5 years or till viva).
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders by UGC	The scholarship will be given to undergraduate First and Second Rank winners who have been accepted into any Postgraduate Course. Students who have enrolled in a conventional, full-time Master's degree programme at a recognised university, acknowledged university, private university, autonomous college, or postgraduate college are eligible for the program.	Amount of fellowship: INR 3,100/- p.m for two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course.

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What is the application process of Viswa Bharati University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The application process of Visva Bharati University is online. Students must apply on the online application system of the University, i.e. visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in. Aspirants need to provide all information and upload a scanned photograph and signature. The application fee must be paid

Nupur Madavi

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When was Visva Bharati University established?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Visva Bharati University (also known as VBU) was founded in 1921. It is an institution of national importance and is located at Bolpur Srinikrtan, West Bengal. Accredited with an A Grande by NACC, it is approved by UGC. About the university's ranking, it is ranked 151-200 in the Overall category by

Abhishek Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Who are the top recruiters of Visva Bharati University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The following table showcases the list of a few top companies that were part of the recent placement drive at Visva Bharati University: