Does Rabindra Bharati University offer scholarships?

Yes, RBU offers financial assistance to meritorious students. Some of these scholarships are listed below: Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme Scholarship to SC, ST, and OBC students Post Matric and Merit cum Means Scholarship Maulana Azad Fellowship

Are admissions in Rabindra Bharati University open?

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.

What jobs can I apply after MA from RBU Kolkata?

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

Who is eligible for RBU distance MA?

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 Specialisations Eligibility Bengali, Sanskrit, English, History, Political Science Honours/ 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 Music Honours / 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 Education B.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 Geography Honours / Major in Geography at Graduate level (minimum Class 12 plus three-year diploma) from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad

Is Rabindra Bharati University better than Visva Bharati University for MA?

Both RBU Kolkata and Visva Bharati University offer two-year MA course. Below is the comparison between the two based on intake parameter: MA University Intake* Rabindra Bharati University 1,286 Visva Bharati University 1,182 *This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

How many seats are there for MA English in Rabindra Bharati University?

Rabindra Bharati University has a total intake of 95 for MA English programme. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates are selected for MA English based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must complete graduation in the relevant discipline for MA programme. Once the selection is done, shortlisted aspirants are required to pay the course fee to confirm seat in the university.

What is the actual intake seat capacity of MA political science in Rabindra Bharati University?

The intake capacity for Rabindra Bharati University MA political science is 132. Candidates can get a seat in MA Political Science based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants need to meet the eligibility and selection requirement for the programme for admission. After selection, shortlisted aspirants need to come for document verification. Once the verification is done, aspirants are required to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

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Q: Is MA available at Rabindra Bharati University?

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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Rabindra Bharati University MA Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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. Interested candidates can check below Rabindra Bharati University eligibility criteria for MA:

Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in relevant discipline to apply for Faculty of Arts MA specialisations. For some of the specialisations such as ENVS, Geography, HR and HD, etc., BSc/ BCom (Hons) is also accepted.
Aspirants must pass MA or BA (Hons./ Spl.) in a relevant subject to apply for Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts MA specialisations.

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Q: What percentage is required to take admission for MA in Sanskrit in Rabindra Bharati University?

Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum percentage for MA Sanskrit. However, candidates must meet the qualifying requirement. Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in Sanskrit from any UGC recognised University to apply for MA. Besides, aspirants need Honours/ 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 to apply for MA Sanskrit in distance education mode.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the eligible percentage to pursue MA in Rabindra Bharati University?

Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum aggregate for any of the MA specialisation. However, aspirants are required to fulfil the below eligibility criteria to apply for MA course.

Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in relevant discipline to apply for Faculty of Arts MA specialisations. For some of the specialisations such as ENVS, Geography, HR and HD, etc., BSc/ BCom (Hons) is also accepted.
Aspirants must pass MA or BA (Hons./ Spl.) in a relevant subject to apply for Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts MA specialisations.

Q: Is Rabindra Bharati University good for MA English?

Rabindra Bharati University MA English is a two year programme available in full-time and distance education mode. It is one of the popular MA specialisations offered at RBU Kolkata. Candidates who have passed BA (Hons) in English can apply for MA English programme. After completing the degree, students can also participate in the placement drive.

RBU Kolkata has not released the 2024 placement details on its official website yet. However, as per the students’ reviews on the Shiksha page, 75% of the recent batch was successfully placed in reputed companies. The highest and average packages offered during the recent Rabindra Bharati University placements was INR 8 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA, respectively.