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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology 

  • B+ NAAC accredited
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1921
B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
 at 
Visva Bharati University 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

50

Type of University

Public/Government

B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
 at 
Visva Bharati University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
2,520
4,000
6,520
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
 at 
Visva Bharati University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Are there any govt. job opportunities that I can seek after completing BA course from Visva Bharati University?
A: 

In recent times, a government job is more preferable to a private job. Most of the time government job aspirants pursue the BA courses to excel in the particular field. Some of the options are:-

  • Civil Service
  • State Civil Service
  • Banking Sector 
  • SSC Exam 
  • Railways 
  • Teaching Jobs
  • Defense Service 
  • Public Service Undertaking 
  • Translators 
  • Interpreters
 
 
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Q:   Can I get direct admission to BA at Visva Bharati University?
A: 

The admission to BA courses at Vidya Bharati University is primarily based on CUET scores. Also, candidates who are willing to secure a seat in the BA course must complete their Class 12 with decent scores. However, a CUET-UG score is not required for some BA specialisations available at VBU. For taking admission without CUET UG scores, candidates should have secured good scores in Class 12 so, they can be selected in the merit list. Therefore, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to BA courses, they either have to get selected in the merit list or score well in the CUET UG entrance examination.

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Q:   What is the eligibility for BA at Visva Bharati University?
A: 

The eligibility criteria for each BA specialisation available at Visva Bharati University are different. The primary eligibility criteria that are common for all BA courses are candidates must qualify for Class 12 with an aggregate of 50% to 75%. Candidates have to score well in the subject they want to specialise in. Visva Bharati University offers 18 specialisations in three-year BA courses and four specialisations in the four-year BA (Hons.) programme. To check the specific eligibility criteria, refer to the table mentioned above in the eligibility and highlights section. 

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Q:   How many specialisations are offered under BA at Visva Bharati University?
A: 

Visva Bharati University offers BA three-year programme across 18 specialisations and four specialsiations in BA four-year programem via its Bhasha- Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) and Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education).

Check the names of the BA specialisations available at Visva Bharati University, from the table mentioned below: 

BA Hons Specialisations

Bengali

English

Sanskrit

Hindi

Odia

Santali

Philosophy

Economics

History

A.I.H.C. & A.

Comparative Religion

Geography

Japanese

- French

- German

- Italian

- Russian

Indo Tibetian

Persian

Indo Tibetian

Chinese

Japanese

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Q:   Who are the top recruiters for BA graduates at Visva Bharati University?
A: 

According to the Shiksha verified reviews of students and alumni of BA courses ar VBU, claimed that mostly the students who have completed their degree in foreign languages are likely to get good placements, some of the names of the companies mentioned in their reviews are:

  • Amazon
  • Flipkart 
  • TCS
  • Accenture
  • Shraddha Classes
  • Teachers, and professors
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
 at 
Visva Bharati University 
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology - Batch of 2016
3.8
3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A university with cultural festivals.
Placements: In Viva-Bharati, most of the students are not that much interested in Archaeology, but some PhD scholars do work in excavation projects. It depends on how much you like this subject. If I talk about placements, the placements for the freshers in the archaeology department are very low.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is really good as it's a central university. But those infrastructure facilities are less protective because of the bad work atmosphere. The infrastructure of this university is not taken in full utility. However, the way of teaching is really good.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly qualified, and I can even say that they are one of the best in their respective fields. Due to the lack of students' interest and administration, they could not contribute more to the subject. Teachers are highly qualified, but they are less involved in research activities.
Other: Viva-Bharati is a university full of festivals and has a free atmosphere.
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Students also asked

Q:   What is the placement rate recorded during Visva Bharati University placements?
A: 

The placement percentage is yet to be released. The key highlights of the UG and PG placements 2024 basis on the total number of students placed and median package offered are tabulated below:

Particulars

UG 4 Year Statistics (2024)

PG 2 Year Statistics (2024)

Median Salary

INR 5.25 LPA

INR 6.2 LPA

Total Students Graduated

191

918

Total Students Placed

9

106

Students Opted for Higher Studies

75

77

Note: The above-mentioned data has been taken form the Visva Bharati University Sciences NIRF report 2025.

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Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
A: 

Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03 and reopened the window on February 23. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must have completed complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by Visva Bharati University?
A: 

Now admission at Visva Bharati University to UG, PG, Certificate, and Diploma courses will be based on CUET. It is not mandatory. However, for UG courses, a CUET-UG score is mandatory to take admission. For courses like BA (Hons) students shall have CUET + Departmental Entrance Test (DET) with a 50:50 ratio with equal weightage for admissions.

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Q:   Does Visva Bharati University offer scholarships to students?
A: 

Visva Bharati University offers various scholarships to students under the government schemes. Some of the scholarships offered to the deserving students include:

  • Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Fellowship
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women
  • National Fellowship for Higher Education, etc.
Q:   What is the admission criteria of Visva Bharati University?
A: 

For Visva Bharati University admissions to various UG & PG courses, candidates have to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, followed by the other selection rounds. Find below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria related to Visva Bharati University course admissions 2025:

Course NameEligibilitySelection Criteria
BScClass 12 with 50%CUET
BAClass 12 with 45%CUET
MScGraduation with 45%ICAR AIEEA, CUET-PG
MAGraduation with 45%CUET PG
UG DiplomaClass 12CUET
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 4.00 Lakh
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
 at 
Visva Bharati University 
Entry Requirements

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OBC
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  • 60%
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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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Visva Bharati University 
Admission Process

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Important Dates

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CUET
Apr 30, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Intimation SlipTentative
May 8, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit CardTentative
May 11 - 31, 2026
CUET 2026 Exam

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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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Visva Bharati University 

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Answered a year ago

Last year the CUET cutoff for B.A. (Hons) History at Visva Bharati was approximately 75%. Since admission would be merit based under the influence of CUET score, candidates are required to be prepared for a similar or little higher cutoff for the next academic session.

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Answered 6 years ago

Hi, Eligibility: 60% mars in History at 10+2 level (54% marks for OBC) Admission is based on the marks obtained in 10+2. For more details information you can see below link https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/history/course/b-a-hons-in-history-visva-bharati-university-west-bengal-oth

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B.A. (Hons.) in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
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Visva Bharati University 
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