MFA in History of Art 

at Rabindra Bharati University, B.T. Road

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

• PG Accommodation: Paying Guest accommodation, or PGs, are popular options for students. These are typically privately owned accommodation where you can rent a room or share a room with other students. PGs often provide basic amenities such as furnished rooms, Wi-Fi, and shared common areas.
• Hostels: Universities sometimes have their own hostels or provide recommendations for affiliated hostels. These are residential facilities specifically designed for students. Hostels often offer shared rooms or dormitories, common areas, and facilities such as dining halls, laundry facilities, and study areas.
• Rental Apartments/Flats: Another option is to rent a private apartments or flat near RBU. This allows more independence and flexibility in terms of choosing your accommodation.

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:

Candidates meeting the eligibility requirement can apply for Rabindra Bharati University admissions by following the below steps:

1: Go to the official website of RBU Kolkata.

2: Go to'Student's Portal' click on 'Student Login for Admission'.

3: Enter the details to generate login credentials.

4: Login and fill out the application form and upload documents.

5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.