What is the eligibility to pursue B.A. courses at Rabindra Bharati University?

To be eligible to pursue BA at Rabindra Bharati University, candidates should have completed Class 12 or equivalent exam in relevant subjects from a recognised educational board. For BA courses offered by the Faculty of Arts, candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% in the respective subject in which Major/Hons/Hons with Research is sought (45% in the case of SC/ST/PWD category candidates). For BA courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts, students must appear for an admission test conducted by the university. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Is entrance exam required for MA at Rabindra Bharati University?

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.

Which are the MA specialisations offered at Rabindra Bharati University?

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. Find below some of the specialisations: Bengali Economics Education History Political Science, etc.

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Q: What is the selection criteria for B.A at Rabindra Bharati University?

The selection criteria for BA admission at Rabindra Bharati University depends on the sought BA specialisation. The univeristy releases a merit list of shortlisted candidates based on the following selection criteria: RBU BA Courses RBU BA Selection Criteria English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy and Economics 20% weightage to Class 10 score 30% weightage to Class 12 aggregate in top four subjects excluding Environmental Studies 50% weightage to the Class 12 score in the subject in which Major/Hons/Hons with Research is sought Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Percussion and Western Classical Music 50% weightage to Practical Test 30% weightage to Written Theoretical Test 20% weightage to Class 12 aggregate in top four subjects

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Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.A.(22 courses)	– / –	Graduation : 50 %
B.A.(12 courses)	– / –	10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More
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Q: How can I take admission in B.Ed at Rabindra Bharati University?

Rabindra Bharati University admission to B.Ed is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The performance of the candidate in bachelor's degree is evaluated for admission. The university releases a selection list on the official website of the university to announce the names of the selected aspirants. After selection, selected aspirants need to come for document verification. They need to report at the university with all the specified documents.

Q: Are BA admissions open in Rabindra Bharati University?

No, Rabindra Bharati University BA admissions for the current academic year (2025-26) are expected to begin in July 2025. The process starts with the application process. The admission process is conducted in the months of July and August for most BA courses. In some cases, it may extend till the first week of October. Candidates must frequently visit the university's official website to avoid missing the deadline.

Q: What is the selection criteria for B.A at Rabindra Bharati University?

The selection criteria for BA admission at Rabindra Bharati University depends on the sought BA specialisation. The univeristy releases a merit list of shortlisted candidates based on the following selection criteria:

RBU BA Courses	RBU BA Selection Criteria
English, Bengali, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Philosophy and Economics	20% weightage to Class 10 score 30% weightage to Class 12 aggregate in top four subjects excluding Environmental Studies 50% weightage to the Class 12 score in the subject in which Major/Hons/Hons with Research is sought
Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Percussion and Western Classical Music	50% weightage to Practical Test 30% weightage to Written Theoretical Test 20% weightage to Class 12 aggregate in top four subjects

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The best college from my experience.

Placements: Almost 60% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 25 LPA, and the lowest was 15 LPA. Around 25–30% of students got internships. Our college taught us about technology, infrastructure, business processes, and historical topics. I never applied for any internships, but at the end of every year, the placement cell of our college invited more than 30 companies to hire new interns.

Infrastructure: The college offered hostel facilities for students who lived far from home. There were limited seats in the hostel, and you got a hostel seat based on merit and the distance from your home. The hostel was a good option for girls at Bharati College, as it was safe and provided good infrastructure facilities.

Faculty: The course curriculum at the university, followed in all the colleges, was amazing. The study of history became more thematic as soon as I entered undergraduate. This helped us understand history beyond just wars and kings. Faculty delivered the lectures professionally, as they were trained to do so, and they had quite good academic experience. They gave us assignments that we had to complete, and teachers kept us updated with regular updates on subjects. They were friendly with the students. I was very satisfied with their teaching methods.

Other: In the first year, courses offered by faculty and department were limited, but in the M.A. final year, the courses became more diversified, and specializations were introduced. Students could choose based on their likes and the subjects they wanted to study in the future.

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M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2020

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Overall best university for M.A. in political science course.

Placements: Approximately 64% of students who complete this course are placed. The majority of them were placed off-campus. Salary packages range from the lowest at 7 LPA to the most at 25 LPA. The BBC, CNN, World Bank and others are top hiring firms. Program managers and policy analysts are among the top positions. Nearly 60% of students are offered internships.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available on campus. Classrooms are really up to date. There aren't many classrooms with air-conditioning. Library is excellent and there are many books available in library. Labs are kept up nicely. On campus, we have medical facilities. On campus, we have a cafeteria that serves delicious meals. Our sports cell are in operation. Hostel rooms are nice. During my time here, I have not encountered any infrastructure-related issues.

Faculty: Our teachers are very supportive, highly qualified, and knowledgeable. Course curriculum is interconnected, preparing students for jobs. Our semester exams are fairly easy. Our researchers treat students very organically. They always try to help students. They do not prepare a very complex questionnaire. The pass rate is 79%.

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The college curriculum is not per industry standards.

Placements: For the last 4 years, there has been no placement. No company came here for placement. No students have been placed in this course. The highest may be 2.5 LPA. In the last 5 years, the top company that visited our campus is TCS.

Infrastructure: The labs are not up to the mark and there is just 1 working computer. The Wi-Fi has been off since the lockdown. The classrooms are good and clean but there are no technical facilities there. The canteens are good but not clean as well. There is a central library in our college but the collection of books was not so good.

Faculty: Some teachers are helpful and some are not. No, the course curriculum doesn't make students industry-ready. In the era of AI, they are using manual work for any kind of project. Students are not ready for industrial work. There was no advanced lab advanced computer for designing. Yes, semesters are so easy. The passing percentage is 99.99%.

Other: I took admission to this college to become a graphic designer and get the necessary experience.

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M.A. in History - Batch of 2022

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The students, faculty, staff and everyone is good and sociable and friendly.

Placements: I'm new here; I don't know that much. But maybe from 5th or 6th semester students are eligible for campus placements, as per the faculty members; many companies visited the university. As per the college site, 90% of students get placement. I don't know that much about internships at the university, but as per the seniors, students had a positive experience. Some students have secured internships with companies like Wipro, HDFC, and the Aditya Birla Group.

Infrastructure: So many functions, like International Mother Language Day, Kabi Guru Utsav, Basant Panchmi, Holi, and Naba Barso, are celebrated. They have a good central library and a separate library for the department. Not so modern technology is available there. They organize good sports.

Faculty: The faculty members are good; this is my first year, and I quite like the faculty there. Some faculty are strict, and some are funny. Faculty members are very approachable, as they said if you have any problem related to ragging or studies, you can talk to them. I think everything is good among teachers and students. There are exams held in the name of mid 1, mid 2, and ending sem.

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The students, faculty, staff—everyone is good, sociable, and friendly.

Placements: In the 2nd sem, college gives the opportunity to join an internship at VI company, and in the 3rd semester, one more internship is offered. College internships allow us to earn money by doing that simple internship. The internship is from the college. In this college, there is less placement for all the branches. To be eligible to give an interview, you must have above 75% in 12th and never failed in exams. In each exam, you need 8+ CGPA. After this, you will be eligible for an interview.

Infrastructure: So many functions like International Mother Language Day, Kabi Guru Utsav, Basant Panchmi, Holi, Naba Barso, and Jorasanko Dibas. They have a good central library and a separate library for departments. Not so modern technology is available there. They organize good sports.

Faculty: In the 1st year, 1st semester, faculty treats you very good. After the 1st sem, the faculty shows their colors. Some teachers are good, but some teachers are average. Some teachers teach you better. The faculty members are helpful. The faculty and student relationship is good. All the faculty members are well-educated and good at teaching both theory and practical. There are practical exams, internal exams, and semester exams. Tests are also conducted by the faculty members.

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M.A. in Sanskrit - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall best university for M.A. in Sanskrit course.

Placements: A student needs a minimum percentage of 82% to be placed in my course. There is no salary because this is a government university. If we score well in exams then we will get high-paying jobs. Top recruiting companies are American Express, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys Technologies Ltd, etc. Top programs are teaching, creative, etc. Around 70% of students get employment opportunities.

Infrastructure: It is among Kolkata's top universities. Greenery here calm our spirit and creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and listening to music. There is Wi-Fi across the campus. Library is useful, and the music rooms are beautifully furnished. Even though the cuisine and canteen are not great. We have the facilities if we enjoy sports. On BT road, we may locate nearby dining options. The infrastructure is good and continues to become better.

Faculty: Teachers are very good. Their knowledge is outstanding. Teaching quality is good, and better than others. This university professors are very helpful compared to other universities. They are well-qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is excellent. This university students are ready to work. Semester exams are easy to score high, and the pass percentage is 76%.

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Can I get admission in B.A. (Hons.) Instrumental Music without any experience?

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Surely,AAFT School of music located in Noida (filmcity) provides Bachelor's in instrument program which offer's industry standard curriculum. One can learn instruments like(keys,drums,guitar,tabla etc) The above mentioned courses ensure a very well designed course structure consisting of various sem

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If a student has done BA Bengali, can he/she apply for MA dance?

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Yes, a student with a BA in Bengali can apply for an MA in Dance, depending on the university's eligibility policy.

Most universities will consider students with any BA, as long as they have some basic dance training, preferably classical or contemporary. Some universities may want to see an audition

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How many seats are there for B.Ed at Rabindra Bharati University?

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The seating capacity for BEd course at Rabindranath Bharati University is 50. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates are selected for B.Ed and B.Ed Special Education based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must complete

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To get admitted to 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 t

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