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M.A. in Sociology
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Rabindra Bharati University 
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PG Degree

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M.A. in Sociology
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I'm having a average student experience, faculty members are good enough, placements are average.
Placements: More than 50% students were placed last year from our college, the highest in my course was 25lpa & the lowest was 7lpa. There are many companies their names what I'm not using are placing our internship & jobs. Though I'm a student till date, I don't wanna spread about job positions until I get one.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure are above average, I'm using library since my admission &the library could be better, Wi-Fi, I didn't used it, we've got a good canteen with well maintained hygiene, quality of food & price is very reasonable to a student, campus area is kind relaxing.
Faculty: The professors are very helpful, some of them are kind rude but as a teacher they're genuinely good, I don't know about making a student a rat of industry via this course but I do know I love this course. If you study enough you never have worry about semesters & pass percentage.
Other: The reason I choose this course case my elder brother suggested this to me.
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M.A. in Sociology
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Is entrance exam required for MA at Rabindra Bharati University?
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Once the candidate has registered for MA programme, the performance of bachelor's degree is evaluated for admission. The university considers the merit in the last qualifying exam for admission to MA programme. An admission test is conducted for MA Human Rights and Human Development and Mass Communication & Videography as per an unofficial source. The university releases a selection list on the official website of the university to announce the names of the shortlisted aspirants. 

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Q:   Who is eligible for RBU distance MA?
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Candidates need to pass a minimum of bachelor's degree to apply for any of the MA specialisations. Check below RBU Bangalore MA distance education eligibility:

MA SpecialisationsEligibility
Bengali, Sanskrit, English,  History, Political ScienceHonours/ Major/ General/ Pass in Class 12 plus three-year Diploma in the subject concernedhaving the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at graduate level fromany UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
Environmental Studies, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal MusicHonours / Major / General / Pass / Equivalent Graduate (minimum Class 12 plus three-year diploma)/ Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad.
MA EducationB.Ed. or B.Ed. (special education) from any UGC recognised
institutions in India along with Honours/ Major/ General/ Pass
(minimum Class 12 plus 3 year diploma) from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
MA GeographyHonours / Major in Geography at Graduate level (minimum Class 12 plus three-year diploma) from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
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Q:   What jobs can I apply after MA from RBU Kolkata?
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After completing an MA degree course from one of the best MA Colleges in Kolkata, candidates can pursue an MPhil/ PhD course or they can even opt for a job. Check below the job profiles available after MA:

Job Profile

Average Annual Salary (in INR)

Teacher

INR 4 lakh

Administrative Officer

INR 6 lakh

Social Worker

INR 6.5 lakh

Journalist

INR 5 lakh

Counsellor

INR 7 lakh

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Q:   Is Rabindra Bharati University better than Visva Bharati University for MA?
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Both RBU Kolkata and Visva Bharati University offer two-year MA course. Below is the comparison between the two based on intake parameter:

MA UniversityIntake*
Rabindra Bharati University1,286
Visva Bharati University1,182

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q:   Is MA available at Rabindra Bharati University?
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Yes, Rabindra Bharati University offers two-year MA course spread across four semesters. The university offers MA Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts in 23 specialisations at the PG level. Besides, RBU Kolkata also offers MA in distance education mode through Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). MA is available in nine specialisations in distance education mode.

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Students also asked

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:   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 12 months ago

The admission requirement for Rabindra Bharati University, M.A. in Sociology is rather standard and normally require the students who want to be admitted for the program to score a minimum of 50% in Undergraduate degree in Sociology or any other related field. SC/ST/OBC category students need least

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Kunal Lalwani

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Answered a year ago

Tuition Fee: 12000 per year.

Others Fee approximately 3000 per year.

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Biswajit Mandal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 years ago

Hi, For Prospectus: click here. http://www.rbu.ac.in/upload/2124663259590050a863287.pdf Total Seat Intake for MA Sociology: not disclosed by the university. It is normally - they give admissions to all the students who qualify the eligibility & entrance.

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Sutapa Moitra

Guide-Level 14

Answered 6 years ago

Hi Monika, Candidate must be a graduate from a B.A. in Political Science/ Sociology from a recognized college/ University to get eligible for the above course. https://www.shiksha.com/humanities-social-sciences/sociology/course/m-a-in-sociology-rabindra-bharati-university-b-t-road-kolkata-269567

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