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BFA in Painting
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Q:   Can I get direct admission at Rabindra Bharati University?
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Rabindra Bharati University offers admission directly to some of the courses based on merit of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. For programmes such as MBA, BSc, etc., aspirants need to have a valid entrance exam scores. The university also considers the application forms of the aspirants to confirm their eligibility. Once selected, candidates need to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Q:   How can I get admission in Rabindra Bharati University?
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Getting admission to Rabindra Bharati University requries candidates to follow some steps. Beginning with registration, candidates are required to apply for the course of their choice. Follow the below steps to get admission to RBU Kolkata:

STEP 1: Candidates can apply online for the course of their choice. Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria are required to create an account to login the student's portal for registration.

STEP 2: Admission to RBU Kolkata is based on the performance in the qualifying exam. The university considers the merit in the last qualifying exam for admission to most of the courses. An admission test is conducted for MA Human Rights and Human Development and Mass Communication & Videography as per an unofficial source.

STEP 3: After completion of the selection rounds, selected aspirants need to come for document verification. They need to report at the university with all the specified documents. Once the verification is done, aspirants are required to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   What is the admission marks for Rabindra Bharati?
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Candidates who wish to take admission in Rabindra Bharati University are required to fulfil the admission criteria which includes qualification and minimum marks requirement. Below is RBU Kolkata eligibility criteria for top courses:

Course NameCommon Eligibility
BAClass 12 or equivalent examination in relevant subject
B.EdGraduation or Hons. graduation or postgraduation from any UGC recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) either at UG or PG level
MABA (Hons) in relevant discipline
BFAClass 12 or equivalent examination
MFABFA/ MVA in relevant discipline
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Q:   Can I do B.Ed from Rabindra Bharati University?
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Rabindra Bharati University offers a one-year B.Ed programme through the Faculty of Arts. Aspirants who have completed graduation or Hons. graduation or postgraduation from any UGC recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) either at UG or PG level can apply for RBU Kolkata B.Ed programme. Aspirants will be shortlisted for B.Ed based on the merit in the last qualifying exam.

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Q:   Are admissions in Rabindra Bharati University open?
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Yes, RBU admissions are open. Admission to most of the RBU Kolkata courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The university conducts a written test for some of the courses and specialisations. 

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    Q:   How can I apply for scholarships at Rabindra Bharati University?
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    Students at Rabindra Bharati University are open to scholarships offered by Government, UGC or other agencies. Students meeting the criteria can apply for the scholarship of their choice online on the respective website. Once the student has applied for scholarship, their merit or eligibility is evaluated for selection.

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    Q:   Which courses are offered at Rabindra Bharati University?
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    RBU offers a plethora of courses across its three faculties. Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) has three faculties, namely Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, and Faculty of Visual Arts, that offer UG, PG, and doctoral programmes. Rabindra Bharati University conducts its own practical and theoretical test for admission to some of the UG and PG courses. Apart from the regular courses, the University also offers distance education programmes, training courses to prepare for NET and SET, and Remedial Coaching courses for first-generation learners.

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    Q:   Is Rabindra Bharati University a good university?
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    Rabindra Bharati University is recognised by the UGC and is also accredited by the NAAC. The university offers multi-disciplinary programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels in diverse streams such as Education, Social Science, Languages and Arts, among others. RBU also has a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) that offers distance education programmes. The Salt Lake Campus (Campus III) offers these distance learning courses. 

    As per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, 75% of the recent batch was successfully placed in reputed companies. The highest package offered during the recent Rabindra Bharati University placements stood at INR 2.16 LPA. The top recruiters who participated during Rabindra Bharati University placements included Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, Infosys, etc.

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    Q:   What are the core and elective subjects included in B.A History curriculum at RBU?
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    The curriculum for BA (History) at RBU is based on the Choice-Based Credit Scheme and follows a semester pattern. In each semester, students have to study a mix of core and elective subjects. Some core and elective subjects included in the course curriculum are presented in the table below:

    RBU BA (History) Curriculum
    Core CoursesElective Courses
    • History of India
    • Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World
    • Rise of the Modern West
    • History of Modern Europe
    • Environmental Issues in India
    • Research Methodology in History
    • Making of Contemporary India
    • Issues in Contemporary World

     

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    Q:   What is the mode of education at Rabindra Bharati University?
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    The mode of education at Rabindra Bharati University is full-time. It also has a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) through which students can pursue MA and MFA programmes in distance learning mode. Admission to CDOE is on first-come-first-serve-basis. Candidates need to fill out the application form and pay the fee for admission to CDOE courses.

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    Answered 11 months ago

    The Fees of BFA in Painting

    The fee structure of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting at Rabindra Bharati University changes entirely based on the programs or year of study.

     Some general components would include tuition fees, examination fees, and other costs regarding material and studio use. As

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    Rayamkula Harish

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 2 years ago

    The fee structure for the BFA in Painting program at Rabindra Bharati University is as follows

    Admission fee: INR 10,000
    Tuition fee: INR 10,000 per semester
    Examination fee: INR 2,000 per semester
    Other fees: INR 5,000 per semester

    The total fee for the four-year program is INR 1,40,000

    Please note that

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    ayan mirza

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 2 years ago

    The fee structure for BFA in Painting at Rabindra Bharati University varies based on the category of the student (General, SC/ST/OBC, or Physically Handicapped) and whether the student is from West Bengal or other states. The fee for the academic session 2021-22 is as follows: For students from Wes

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    Anshika Maurya

    Contributor-Level 9

    Answered 2 years ago

    Yes, you can do BFA at the age of 20.

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    Antesh Kumar

    Contributor-Level 6

    Answered 6 years ago

    B.F.A. in Painting is 4 years of duration programme at RBU. The eligibility criteria of B.F.A. in Painting is as under. B.F.A. Eligibility: Candidates having passed the H.S. Examination or its equivalent with special aptitude in the concerned subject are eligible to apply. Note : 2 years i.e the ca

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    pradeep kumar

    Scholar-Level 18

    Answered 6 years ago

    RBU was established on 1962. At present, it has three faculties, namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts. Apart from the regular UG, PG and Doctoral programs Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) also offers MA & MSW programs in Distance Education mode. For further infor

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    Munish Mehindru

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 6 years ago

    Hello, Keep checking the website daily two times they will notify you. Also, you can register yourself on our website, so you will get informed on your email I'd whenever they release the admit card.

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    Keshav Jha

    Guide-Level 11

    Answered 6 years ago

    Your age should be less than 30 years for this course.

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