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Visva Bharati University: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking

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Visva Bharati University admissions deadlines for 2026 vary by program and course level. Deadlines are currently approaching or extended:

Undergraduate (CUET & Departmental) Courses: The CUET UG results are already released. Departmental tests for several UG courses are actively ongoing.
The NEST 2026 deadline to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form for Round 1 is now closed for Round 1 is available for admission to the 5-year Integrated BSc-MSc course. The round 1 seat allotment result will be out on Jul 28, 2026.
The CUET PG results are declared for admission to various PG-level courses. The counselling is conducted separately by each participating institution.
The CUET UG 2026 exam result for admission to several UG courses has been released.

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Visva Bharati University Highlights 2026
Visva Bharati University Popular Programmes 2026
Visva Bharati University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026
Visva Bharati University Student Reviews
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Visva Bharati University Highlights 2026

Visva Bharati University (also known as VBU) is an institution of national importance and is located at Bolpur Srinikrtan, West Bengal. Accredited with A Grande by NACC, the university is also approved by UGC. Check the top highlights of Visva Bharati are as follows:

Ranking: Visva-Bharati University has been ranked 151-200 in the Overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2025.
Courses: Visva Bharati University West Bengal consists of 12 institutions that offer more than 150 UG, PG, PhD and Diploma programmes across streams such as Humanities, Science, Performing Arts, and Education.
Course Fee: The tuition fee for its flagship BFA programme is INR 3,400.
Admission Criteria: Admission to Visva Bharati University is based on the CUET scores, except for some performance-based subjects.
Placements: VBU placements statistics 2026 and 2025 have not been released yet. The same will be updated here once released. According to the report, 9 UG 4 year students were placed out of the total 191 graduated students during Visva Bharati Universitys placements 2024 with a median package of INR 5.25 LPA.
Collaborations: The university has signed numerous MoUs nationally and internationally for providing learning and research oppurtunities to the students. Some of the collaborations include Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand; Royal Academy of Art (KABK) The Hague, Netherlands; and Yunnan Minzu University, China; among others.
Scholarships: VBU offers scholarships such as merit and merit-cum-means awards, to top-performing and economically challenged students. The university accepts central schemes like the INSPIRE Scholarship, UGC Fellowships for PhD scholars, and state government initiatives such as the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is CUET exam registration open?

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Q: What is the rank of Visva Bharati University?

Visva Bharati is one of the prestigious universities in West Bengal. It has been founded by Rabindranath Tagore. By the Act of Parliament, it has been declared an Institute of National Importance.

Visva Bharati University has been ranked among the top 100 universities in India for the past three years by NIRF. Tabulated below is the list of rankings awarded to Visva Bharati University:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings 2025
NIRF	University	151-200
Outlook	Central Universities	7

Q: How will I get admission through CUET UG?

Aspirants who will be appearing in CUET UG 2024 exam will be required to participate in the counselling / admission process of any University / Institution / organisation even though they have not applied for that University / Institution / organisation in the Online Application Form of CUET UG - 2024. Notably, aspirants must fulfil the eligibility criteria of that course of University / Institution / organisation where they are aspiring to take admission. In order to know more about the CUET UG admission process, candidates can check the space above or the official website of the exam.

Q: When will the NEST application form 2026 release?

The NEST 2026 application form was released on January 5, and continued till April 8. The application process is completely online. The application correction facility was available from April 18 to April 19, 2026.

Visva Bharati University Popular Programmes 2026

Visva Bharati University offers 120+ courses across different streams. Visva Bharati University is known for its flagship programmes such as BEd, BA and MA. The course duration ranges between 1 year to 5 years, depending on the course chosen by the student. Visva Bharati University offers postgraduate courses such as MA, MSc, MEd and many more in the disciplines of Anthropology, Bengali, Hindi, and others. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by Visva Bharati University, their respective eligibility and VBU fees:

B.Sc.

12 Courses

4.5(27)3 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.52 K - 3.36 K

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Median Salary

₹4 - 5 LPA

M.Sc.

23 Courses

4.4(17)2 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.4 K

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Median Salary

₹5 - 6 LPA

B.A.

27 Courses

3.9(32)3 - 4 years

Exams Accepted

CUET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.52 K - 3.36 K

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Median Salary

₹4 - 5 LPA

M.A.

27 Courses

4.2(9)2 years

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.4 K

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Median Salary

₹6 LPA

B.Ed

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.68 K

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the curriculum for B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science at Visva Bharati University?

The BSc (Hons.) in Computer Science is a three-year undergraduate degree course provided by Visva Bharati University. The subjects included in this course help candidates to build a foundational and conceptual base of candidates, and make themselves prepare for placements. The subjects are as follows:-

Discrete Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Probability and Statistics
Computer Organisation and Architecture
Operating Systems
Digital Logic Design, etc.

Q: How many specialisations are offered under MA at Visva Bharati University?

Visva Bharati University offers MA programme across 27 specialisations via its Bhasha- Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) and Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education). Admission to all these is subject to merit in the last qualifying exams, i.e. UG degree except for ‘Comparative Literature’ and ‘Education’ specialisation.

Q: Does Visva Bharati University offer B.Sc?

Yes, Visva Bharati does offer BSc (Hons.) courses in three-year, four-year undergraduate degree courses and BSc+MSc five year integrated course. Visva Bharti offers nine specialisations in BSc programme, including Yoga, Physical Education and other various sunjects. For admission to these BSc courses candidates are required to complete their Class 12 with a decent score, and the university accepts the CUET UG scores and NEST scores for admission.

Q: Which BA specialisation available at Visva Bharati University has a maximum number of seats?

The total number of seats offered for BA courses at Visva Bharati University is 978. The highest number of seats allocated to BA specialisations is BA (Hons.) in Geography i.e., 58. The admission process for every BA specialisation at VBU is similar in that candidates have to secure good marks in the particular subject, they want to be specialised in. Additionally, the university also accepts CUET scores.

Visva Bharati University Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

Visva Bharati University offers admissions through CUET. Students who opted for Visva Bharati University and qualified for CUET need to register on the university CUET admission portal. It is necessary to register on the portal after the CUET result declaration. Visva Bharati University offers a range of undergraduate courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, and other disciplines. The duration of most of the UG courses is three years. Admission to these courses is merit-based. Mentioned below are the documents that must be produced on the day of admission (Original for proof and a set of copies):

Mark sheet of the qualifying examination
DOB certificate
Reservation certificate (where applicable)
Highest sports achievement certificate
Current medical fitness certificate

Below mentioned are the important Visva Bharati University admission dates 2026:

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

12 Courses3 years-5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CUET, NEST, ICAR AIEEA, CBSE 12th, ISC, WBCHSE

Important dates

Dates	Events
21 Jul '26 - 23 Jul '26	CEBS Counselling: Payment after Second merit list
24 Jul '26	CEBS Counselling: Third Round Merit List
28 Jul '26	NISER Counselling: First Round Admission

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

23 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NEST, CUET-PG, ICAR AIEEA, CUET

Important dates

Dates	Events
21 Jul '26 - 23 Jul '26	CEBS Counselling: Payment after Second merit list
24 Jul '26	CEBS Counselling: Third Round Merit List
28 Jul '26	NISER Counselling: First Round Admission

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the admission criteria of Visva Bharati University?

For Visva Bharati University admissions to various UG & PG courses, candidates have to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, followed by the other selection rounds. Find below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria related to Visva Bharati University course admissions 2025:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BSc	Class 12 with 50%	CUET
BA	Class 12 with 45%	CUET
MSc	Graduation with 45%	ICAR AIEEA, CUET-PG
MA	Graduation with 45%	CUET PG
UG Diploma	Class 12	CUET

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Visva Bharati University
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Placements3.6

Infrastructure4.2

Faculty & Course4.4

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money4.4

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Top recruiting companies of our college are Goonj, Udaan Welfare Foundation, Smile Foundation, Rural Health Care Foundation, etc.

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Internships were done by students on their own withour any major assistance from the University's side.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2025

1.4

1.0Placements3.0Infrastructure1.0Faculty1.0Crowd & Campus Life1.0Value for Money

Visva-Bharati is all you need to know if you're not a topper.

Placements: None were offered. I graduated last year, but the college only offered placements for Master's degree students. So I didn't know much about placements.

Infrastructure: There wasn't much infrastructure, but the campus was clean. There was no Wi-Fi. The rules were very strict. Shantiniketan was difficult for women to live in, to be honest, but you could manage. I felt caged. You could also be a day scholar or choose a non-restricted PG.

Faculty: Faculty members were just average. Many professors were not good, though a few were supportive. Some took out their frustrations on students, which made my college life miserable.

Other: There wasn't much of a social life. I wished I hadn't taken admission there and regretted my decision. I wouldn't recommend the college based on my experience. I wouldn't recommend pursuing graduation from here because it wasn't worth it. It looked glamorous from the outside, but it was the same as everywhere else. I opted for Economics, but it was the same everywhere.

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026Read More

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B.A. (Hons.) in Russian - Batch of 2028

4.4

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The top central university in India.

Placements: 70% students are placed in college. The highest salary is 1.5 lakh per month, the average is Rs. 60,000, and the lowest is Rs. 25,000 per month. Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, ihacks recruit. 25% students get internships. Teacher, Interpreter, and Translator roles are offered. Provided genuine feedback to help future students make the right decision. Highlighted both positive aspects and areas for improvement.

Infrastructure: All necessary things and facilities are available in our college. Everything is good.

Faculty: Teachers are good and highly qualified, and their teaching quality is average, not so good. The course curriculum is relevant. Exams are not very difficult. The passing percentage is 40%.

Other: I chose it because I want to learn a new language. They should increase the number of faculties and companies. All is good, but not excellent.

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Raj Aryan

B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi - Batch of 2028

4.0

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Good faculty and infrastructure.

Placements: If we talk about foreign languages, then after becoming fluent in a language, one can easily get opportunities in any multinational company. In the field of Hindi, one option is to become a teacher of this subject, and apart from that, becoming a professor is also a good career choice.

Infrastructure: The entire university campus has free Wi-Fi facilities. Talking about the library, many departments have their own libraries, and apart from that, there is a central library where we can easily access lac of books. The seating arrangements are also quite good. Viva-Bharati has around 30 hostels in total. The hostel facilities are average. Some hostels are in very good condition. For medical needs, there is a hospital called PM Hospital, where students receive free treatment.The campus is very large (spread over about 1,100 acres). There are so many trees here that it feels as if we have entered the lap of nature. The atmosphere here is completely peaceful.

Faculty: The faculty here is quite good. Speaking of teachers and backgrounds, they have completed their degrees from prestigious universities in the country. Their teaching methods are easy to understand, and the behavior of all the teachers is also good. Semester exams get delayed sometimes because admissions through the queue take time. The passing percentage in some departments is very good, but overall, the passing percentage is found to be a bit low.

Other: I already had an interest in Hindi, which is why I chose this subject. The history of this department has been very unique. Many great writers have served as teachers in Hindi Bhawan, such as Hazari Prasad Dwivedi. Apart from him, many renowned poets and writers used to visit here. Viva-Bharati was declared a World Heritage Site in 2023.

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M.Sc. in Botany - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Overall, best university for M.Sc. in botany course.

Placements: Most of the students got jobs in top multi-national companies. Last year, the highest salary offered was around 23 LPA by Microsoft. The average number was also high. Top recruiting companies were NCBS, CMFRI, IISc, etc. Many students were offered full-time jobs and work in a variety of supporting roles. Top jobs were botanist, plant taxonomist, and so on.

Infrastructure: Facilities at our college were quite excellent. Every branch consisted of blocks, and each block included either lift 1 or 2. We additionally maintain distinct areas for sports, library, and canteen. College campus lacks hotels, but there were 3 hotel locations within 5 KM. I prefer staying at private hotels since they offer larger and higher quality rooms.

Faculty: Faculty members were highly experienced. Most of them completed their PhDs. They were friendly while teaching and clarifying doubts. College was self-contained, so semester exam correction was done at the college itself. The hard paper was moderate. The pass percentage was always high. The pass rate was over 50%.

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BFA (Hons.) in Graphic Art (Printmaking) - Batch of 2025

3.8

2.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

A short peek into Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University.

Placements: The situation of placements is very dire, as there is nobody placed from the institute. The institute does not help in any way to get you into a job or internship, especially if you're doing a BFA. Students mostly figure out their way by applying for internships and various fellowships.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure are pretty good; it's not very modern as the institute is a heritage site, but the facilities provided are very good. You get specific art supplies from the department, and the best thing is the studio availability; it's open 24/7. The hostels are also good; I won't say very good due to the lack of a canteen and all.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful if you're open to talking to them. They are knowledgeable, and the teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is somewhat in between very modern and old school. Semester exams are not very difficult, and the pass percentage is high.

Other: I chose the course to understand art practices and the art world better. The best thing about the course is that it's very chill and lets you have time to brew your imagination and creativity. Some new equipment would be helpful. The fests are not too many, but it's decent; the best one is Nandan Mela, a must.

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B.A. (Hons.) in Economics - Batch of 2027

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2.0Placements2.0Infrastructure2.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

I am absolutely dissatisfied with this university.

Placements: 18% of students get placed in my course. The highest package is 3 LPA, and the lowest package is 2 LPA. The average package is 1.5 LPA in my course. The top recruiting companies of my course are the State Bank of India, non-government organisation, etc.

Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available in my course are free Wi-Fi, a library, and classrooms. The quality and the facilities of my hostel are below average. The quality of food available in the mess is not very good for health. The university has Person Memorial Hospital.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of teachers is good. The course curriculum is relevant, but it does not make students industry-ready. Semester exams are difficult because the professor does not complete the syllabus on time.

Other: I chose this course because in the future it helps me to get a social work. The best thing about my course is international economics.

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Cut Offs 2026

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Rounds

CUET-PG Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2024
M.Sc. in Biotechnology	128
MPA in Manipuri Dance	68
MPA in Hindustani Classical Instrumental in Esraj	80
MFA in History of Art	72
M.Des. in Textile	73

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CUET Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2024
B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi	98
B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali	80
BPA (Hons.) in Kathakali Dance	88
BPA (Hons.) in Drama and Theatre Arts	177
Certificate in Kathakali Dance	88

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Visva Bharati University Rankings 2025

VBU rankings 2026 have not been released yet. The same will be updated here once released. Visva Bharati was founded by Rabindranath Tagore and is a prestigious university. It is also an Institution of National Importance. Below is the list of rankings of Visva Bharati University:

Ranking Body	Category	Rankings 2025
NIRF	University	151-200
Outlook	Central Universities	7

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Publisher	2026
QS World University Rankings	951

10th Best among QS World University Rankings ranked colleges in West Bengal in 2026->

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Visva Bharati University Placements 2025

Visva Bharati University placement details of the 2026 and 2025 batch are yet to be released on the official website. The University has released the NIRF report 2025 which includes the placement details for batch 2024. According to the report, 9 UG 4 year students were placed out of the total 191 graduated students during Visva Bharati Universitys placements 2024 with a median package of INR 5.25 LPA. In PG 2 year program, 106 students of batch 2024 were placed with a median salary of INR 6.2 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters of Visva Bharati University, West Bengal in the recent past include SBI, Wipro, TCS, Amazon, Oracle, etc.

Particulars	UG 4 Year Statistics (2024)	PG 2 Year Statistics (2024)
Median Salary	INR 5.25 LPA	INR 6.2 LPA
Total Students Graduated	191	918
Total Students Placed	9	106
Students Opted for Higher Studies	75	77

Note: The above-mentioned data has been taken form the Visva Bharati University Sciences NIRF report 2025.

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Course	Median Salary
B.Sc.	₹4 - ₹5 LPA
M.Sc.	₹5 - ₹6 LPA
B.A.	₹4 - ₹5 LPA

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Visva Bharati University Scholarships 2026

Visva Bharati University merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Stipends on the basis of merit-cum-means are available for pre-degree, undergraduate and post-graduate students. Some government and private agencies also award scholarships for studying different courses. Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Fellowship for Post Graduate students is available.

Scholarship	Details	Scholarship Reward
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarships for Single Girl Child	Applicant must be a single girl child. Girl children must be enrolled in a regular, full-time, PG program.	INR 31,000 per month for 20 months
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women	Women candidates must be enrolled in a PG program at a recognised university.	INR 31,000 per month
National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students (previously known as Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)	Open to Scheduled Tribe students. Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme. Student must be enrolled in full-time M.Phil and PhD degree in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.	Fellowship of INR 25,000 annually for an initial two years. INR 28,000/-pa for remaining tenure (5 years or till viva).
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders by UGC	The scholarship will be given to undergraduate First and Second Rank winners who have been accepted into any Postgraduate Course. Students who have enrolled in a conventional, full-time Master's degree program at a recognized university, acknowledged university, private university, autonomous college, or postgraduate college are eligible for the program.	Amount of fellowship: INR 3,100/- p.m for two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does Visva Bharati University offer scholarships to students?

Visva Bharati University offers various scholarships to students under the government schemes. Some of the scholarships offered to the deserving students include:

Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Fellowship
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women
National Fellowship for Higher Education, etc.

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Visva Bharati University Vs Other Universities: Which is better?

Despite being a top central research university, Visva Bharati University has emerged as one of the best universities. It has achieved really good placement numbers over the past few years and has been giving tough competition to some of the well-established research universities in West Bengal. The below-mentioned table reflects on the comparison between Visva Bharati University and other universities:

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Visva Bharati University	₹ 4 LPA - 5 LPA	₹ 2.52 K - 3.36 K	-/-
Jadavpur University Compare	₹ 9.8 LPA	-/-	-/-
Calcutta University Compare	₹ 9.2 LPA	₹ 3.96 K	-/-
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Visva Bharati University Application Process 2026

Visva Bharati University application process is conducted in online mode. Visit the official website to apply for admission. The application fee for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates is INR 300. INR 1,000 for all other candidates. For each additional subject, students must pay an additional fee of INR 150 for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates and INR 400 for all other candidates. The below-mentioned steps reflect on the application process that the students must follow:

Visit the official website visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Complete the registration process.
Log in and apply.
Fill out the form online.
Pay the application fee and download the application form.

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Q: What is the application process of Viswa Bharati University?

The application process of Visva Bharati University is online. Students must apply on the online application system of the University, i.e. visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in. Aspirants need to provide all information and upload a scanned photograph and signature. The application fee must be paid online via net banking, credit/debit card or via mobile (A nominal TDR charge would be applicable in this case).

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Visva Bharati University Infrastructure

The campus of Visva Bharati University is spread across 1128 acres of land and has 6 guest houses. It is fully furnished with 21 non AC rooms, 44 standard AC rooms and three suites. The rooms have attached bathrooms and various amenities available. The VBU West Bengal has a placement cell and an Integrated Science Education and Research Centre (ISERC).

How to Reach Visva Bharati University?

Reaching Visva Bharati University West Bengal is easy! Book your flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport Kolkata. Book a taxi there, It is approximately a 2-3 hours drive. If you want to come by train then book your ticket to Bolpur Shantiniketan Railway Station. And hire a taxi to reach the destination.

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

Dress code

Students can wear whatever they want

Additional expenses

Books

Outside movement of girl students

Not at all restricted

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Q: Does Visva Bharati University have hostel facility?

Yes, Viva Bharati University has 10 hostels for girls and 14 hostels for boys at Viva-Bharati at the university level. All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system etc. There are mess facilities in the hostels of the university. There are altogether several hostel kitchens at Santiniketan and Sriniketan including one general kitchen and one girls kitchen at Path Bhavana (school section), besides, there are two general canteens on the campus.

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Visva Bharati University Affiliated Institutes

Visva Bharati University has twelve affiliated institutes through which it offers UG, PG, diploma, advanced diploma, and PhD courses to the students. The university has 16 centres under it. The below-mentioned list reflects on the Visva Bharati University affiliated colleges.

Visva Bharati University Affiliated Institutes
Bhasha Bhavana	Granthana Vibhaga	Vidya Bhavana
Siksha Bhavana	Siksha Satra	Patha Bhavana
Palli-Siksha Bhavana	Palli Samgathana Vibhaga	Rabindra Bhavana
Vinaya Bhavana	Kala Bhavana	Sangit Bhavana

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Visva Bharati University Faculty

Visva Bharati University is known for its excellent faculty who have obtained their Master's and Doctorate degrees from prestigious Institutes of India and other reputed national and international universities. Check Visva Bharati University faculty details in the table provided below:

Faculty Member	Designation
Prof. Bidhan Chandra Roy	Professor
Prof. Debashis Sarkar	Professor & Head
Dr Bitan Mondal	Assistant Professor
Dr. Arti	Assistant Professor
Mr. Subrata Gorain	Assistant Professor
Sarthak Chowdhury	Professor
Souvik Ghosh	Professor
Siddhartha Deb Mukhopadhyay	Professor & Head
Anindita Saha	Associate Professor
Sarthak Chowdhury	Professor
Souvik Ghosh	Professor
Siddhartha Deb Mukhopadhyay	Professor & Head
Anindita Saha	Associate Professor

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Visva Bharati University Results 2026

Visva Bharati University semester results are released within 30-35 days after the completion of the exams. The odd semester's term-end exam takes place in December and even semester-end exam is held from April-May. The result is announced in January and June respectively. The students can check the results on the verified website with these guidelines:

Go to the university website result page.
Click on the result link of the selected course.
Open the pdf.
Download the mark sheet and take a printout.

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does Visva Bharati University offer a BA course?

Yes, Visva Bharati does offer BA courses in three-year and four-year undergraduate degree courses. Visva Bharti offers BA specialisations in languages, dance forms, and other various subjects. The total number of 18 specialisations available in a three-year BA programme and four specialisations in four-year BA courses. For admission to these BA courses candidates are required to complete their Class 12 with a decent score, and the university accepts the CUET UG scores for admission.

Q: How many specialisations are offered under BA at Visva Bharati University?

Visva Bharati University offers BA three-year programme across 18 specialisations and four specialsiations in BA four-year programem via its Bhasha- Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) and Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education).

Check the names of the BA specialisations available at Visva Bharati University, from the table mentioned below:

BA Hons Specialisations
Bengali
English
Sanskrit
Hindi
Odia
Santali
Philosophy
Economics
History
A.I.H.C. & A.
Comparative Religion
Geography
Japanese
- French - German - Italian - Russian
Indo Tibetian
Persian
Indo Tibetian
Chinese
Japanese

Visva Bharati University Top Alumni

Visva Bharati University alumni are placed across Human Resources, Business Development, Engineering, Marketing, Media and Communication, among others. Some of the notable alumni of Visva Bharati University are:

Alumni Name	Alumni Description
Satyajit Ray	Satyajit Ray was a screenwriter, Indian filmmaker, documentary filmmaker, essayist, author, lyricist, illustrator, magazine editor, calligrapher, and music composer
Giuseppe Tucci	Giuseppe Tucci was an Indologist, Italian orientalist, and scholar of East Asian studies
Amartya Kumar Sen	Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi	Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the 3rd prime minister of India and the first female prime minister
Rezwana Choudhury Bannya	Rezwana Choudhury Bannya is a Bangladeshi singer

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Visva Bharati University Collaborations and Partnerships

Visva Bharati University has signed MoUs and various agreements with universities, institutes, companies, and other national and international agencies. The below-mentioned list reflects the collaborations of Visva Bharati University with several other institutes and organisations:

Visva Bharati University Collaborations
Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand	Royal Academy of Art (KABK) The Hague, Netherlands	Yunnan Minzu University, China
Reitaku University, Japan	Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo Japan	-

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Visva Bharati University FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about Visva Bharati University:

Q: When was Visva Bharati University established?

Visva Bharati University (also known as VBU) was founded in 1921. It is an institution of national importance and is located at Bolpur Srinikrtan, West Bengal. Accredited with an A Grande by NACC, it is approved by UGC. About the university's ranking, it is ranked 151-200 in the Overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2025.

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Where can I get the final merit list of B.Sc Agriculture course at Visva-Bharati University?

Answered a month ago

Dear reader,

The final merit list for Visva-Bharati University's B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme is available on the Samarth eGov admission page or the official vbadmission.in portal. For your agricultural education, you might also think about Lovely Professional University (LPU), even if Visva-

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What is the CUET Cut off of BSc in Statistics in Visva Bharati University?

Answered 2 months ago

At Visva Bharati University, the CUET cutoff for B.Sc. (Hons) in Statistics typically ranges between 240 to 260 rank points, with some early or expected counseling ranks dropping as low as the top 10 to 30 candidates.Because cutoffs fluctuate based on seat intake and the difficulty of the exam, keep

Shoyeb

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What is Visva Bharati University famous for?

Answered 4 months ago

Rabindranath Tagore founded Viva Bharati University, which is a central research university and an Institute of National Importance in West Bengal, India. The University is granted the designation of a unitary, residential, and academic institution. The courses offered by the university include BA,

Esha Sharma

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Who are the top recruiters of Visva Bharati University?

Answered 4 months ago

The following table showcases the list of a few top companies that were part of the recent placement drive at Visva Bharati University:

Visva Bharati University Top Recruiters
TCS	Wipro	SBI
Infosys	Oracle	ICICI Bank
Deloitte	Amazon	IBM

Shoaib Mehdi

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What is the fee structure at Visva Bharati University for MA in Journalism and Mass Communication?

Answered 7 months ago

The total tuition fees for MA in Journalism & Mass Communication is INR 2,400 at Visva Bharati University. Aspirants have to pay the fees to confirm their seat at the time of admission.

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