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Visva Bharati University UG, PG, Certificate Courses 2025

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  • Estd. 1921

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Visva Bharati University Courses & Fees 2025

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B.Sc.(12 courses)
2.5 K - 7.5 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 60-65 %
Exams : CUETICAR AIEEA+4 More
M.Sc.(23 courses)
2.4 K - 7.5 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 60 %
Graduation : 45-60 %
Exams : CUET-PGICAR AIEEA+2 More
B.A.(27 courses)
2.5 K - 3.4 KGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45-75 %
Exams : CUET
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Q:   What is the fee for BA course at Visva Bharati University?
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The tuition fee for BA courses at VBU is quite affordable. Check the tuition fees and hostel fees for BA below: 

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Tuition Fees INR 2,500 - INR 3,400
Hostel Fees INR 1,200- INR 3,600 (for six months) 

The hostel fee for international students is INR 5,400 for six months. Kindly, note that the hostel fee mentioned here is fetched from the previous data available on the official website of the university. 

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for BSc courses 2025 at Visva Bharati University?
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The last date to apply for admission in the BSc course at VBU is not officially confirmed by the univerity yet. However,candidates must ensure that they fill out the application forn prior to avoid any confusion and hurry in the future. 

Q:   What is Visva Bharati University famous for?
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Rabindranath Tagore founded Viva Bharati University, which is a central research university and an Institute of National Importance in West Bengal, India. It embodies the Tagorean idea of the development of the full person. The University is granted the designation of a unitary, residential, and academic institution. Viva Bharati University is approved by UGC and is accredited by NAAC with a B grade. Viva Bharati University has been ranked 98 among the top 100 universities in India by NIRF 2022. The courses offered by the Institute are B.A. M.A. BFA B. Des B.Sc. MSW and many more. The mode of admission to the Institute is CUET or other entrance exams. There are 12 institutes that offer undergraduate, graduate, master's, and doctoral programmes.

Visva Bharati University Fee Structure

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Q:   What is the hostel fee for B.Sc students at Visva Bharati University?
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The hostel fees for BSc students at Visva Bharati University may vary from student to student as per their preferences. However, below is a general breakdown:-

  • Hostel Charges : The hostel fees is INR 1,200 - INR 3,400 annually for general accommodation.
  • Mess Charges: The mess charges are INR 1500 -INR 2,000 per month, depending on meal plan.

Q:   What is the hostel fees for BA students at Visva Bharati University?
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The hostel fees for BA students at Visva Bharati University may vary from student to student as per their preferences. However, below is a general breakdown:-

  • Hostel Charges : The hostel fees is INR 1,200 - INR 3,400 annually for general accommodation.

  • Mess Charges: The mess charges are INR 500 -INR 2,000 per month, depending on meal plan.

 

Q:   What is the rank of Visva Bharati University?
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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:

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NIRF 2022

University

98

NIRF 2021

University

64

NIRF 2021

Overall

97

NIRF 2020

Overall

69

NIRF 2020

University

50

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
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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 Hindi - Batch of 2028
4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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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B.A. (Hons.) in Geography - Batch of 2025
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Glimpses of Viva Bharati Bolpur Shantiniketan.
Placements: Placement at Viva Bharati is not so much developed. In the Department of Geography, Vidya Bhavan, placement does not take place as it is a B.A. course, so there is no placement for geography students. Somehow in other departments like Vinay Bhavan, which is the sports and education department, placement happens with the least package.
Infrastructure: In the Department of Geography, the facilities of Wi-Fi and labs are very much good and well developed. The classrooms are well furnished and air-conditioned. The library and the overall institute are good, and the library is very much better. In the department, there is a seminar hall, and the ex-building is our own Padma Bhavan, which also includes the Department of Geography, Department of History, Department of Ancient History, and Department of English.
Faculty: Faculty members are very helpful in nature, and curricular activities like seminars happen regularly (e.g., there are professors who take us to Japan, the US, and many more) just to increase the students' mindset. Exams are also organized regularly as it is a home university, so the exams are conducted at our university itself.
Other: The campus life of this university is very much different from other universities as it is located in Shantiniketan, Bolpur, West Bengal. There is a rich culture of its own; it has its own heritage culture, and this university has been recognized by UNESCO as the world's living heritage complex and university. It plays an important role in India. It is also a central university. The cost of living and the cost of study are also very much affordable as there is a hostel for living. The departments are very near the hostel, so it might take 5 to 10 minutes to walk there.
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B.A. (Hons.) in History - Batch of 2025
3.8
2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Great campus and professors.
Placements: Placement is very low. There is no placement in the arts subjects, but there is placement in the language and management courses, etc. The scenario isn't that great now, but when the university was ranked in the top ten in NIRF, placement was better than it is now.
Infrastructure: Classrooms are good with AC available, and free Wi-Fi is provided on campus. A cooler and free Wi-Fi are also available in the hostel. The hostel fee is very low. The hostel premises are clean, and there are many canteens, grounds, and a gym with well-equipped machines and a trainer.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and their teaching quality is also great. The exams in the university are difficult. The pass percentage is 40%. The curriculum is also relevant, but I don't think that it makes the students industry-ready, to be honest.
Other: Our batch was very good, they all were helpful and good at studies as well. The best thing about my course was the professors. They literally helped us a lot, along with the Ph.D. scholars. The surrounding area is full of greenery, with well-maintained roads, and a lot of functions and rituals are also celebrated.
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BFA (Hons.) in Graphic Art (Printmaking) - Batch of 2025
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2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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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Discontinued (Jul 24)- B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese - Batch of 2026
3.2
2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
It has an average study, a beautiful environment, and the best culture.
Placements: There are no placements or very few placements. The placement cell is closed after 2020 and is not open yet. Now, the placement cell has become a dance classroom. We have to find an internship, and no internship is provided by the university. Some companies' placements are provided by mail from the university to apply online and give interviews online and if selected then good. The package offered is not too high and if we are not selected, we have to find a company for a job on our own.
Infrastructure: It has good infrastructure. The road is very fine and strong. It has one of the biggest and oldest libraries in India, where the Rabindranath Tagore book is placed. It comes under the World Heritage Site. Wi-Fi is available all over the campus area. Some classrooms are old, and some are newly designed, which is very good. The canteen provides good quality food at a low price. Regular sports activities happen here. Labs are also available.
Faculty: The course curriculum is not updated from 1985 in Japanese. Teachers are qualified from big universities like JNU and from foreign universities. The course curriculum is relevant. It makes us industry-ready, and we will make extra effort for that from our side too. Exams are not too difficult if we study well. The pass percentage is approximately 85%.
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Admission FAQs

Q:   When did NEST application form 2024 release?
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The application form of NEST 2024 was released by exam conducting authorities on the official website on April 3, 2024. Applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling the form. 

Earlier the NEST 2024 application form was about to be released on March 30, 2024 but later it was postponed. Students must check the details of all other important events such as admit card date, exam date, answer key date and result dates.

Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration will commence in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2026 notification in first week of March 2026. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2026 process begins online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must ensure that complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

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

Q:   What is the admission cycle of Visva Bharati University?
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For admission, the application process is open between August 6 and August 26. After the applications are closed, the University will conduct its respective entrance exams followed by release of merit lists for all shortlisted students.

Q:   Does Viva Bharati University accepts the CUET entrance exam?
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Yes, VBU accepts CUET scores for admission to the UG courses. Candidates can appear for the exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same. They must also ensure fulfilling the eligibility criteria required for admission. 

Q:   How many seats are available for B.Sc (Hons.) Botany at Visva Bharati University?
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BSc (Hons.) in Botany is a three-year undergraduate degree course available at Visva Bharati University. The total number of seats offered for BA courses is 484. The total number of seats offered for BSc (Hons.) in Botany is 42. Candidates can check number of seats allocated to each BSc specialisation available at Visva Bharati University from the above mentioned table. 

Q:   Can I get direct admission for B.Sc at Visva Bharati University?
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No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to BSc courses at Visva Bharati University. The primary eligibility criteria that the university requires to enroll students is, securing good scores in Class 12, especially in the subjects they want to specialise in. In addition to admission criteria, aspirants are required to qualify for CUET and NEST with good scores. Even, the university does not explicitly mention any rules for direct admission on its official website. 

 

Q:   What should I do to get admission in viswas bharati for BSc hons in agriculture?
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Simply you have to visit that institute where you want to get admission. With the advent of technology, Agriculture in India is now largely a blend of traditional knowledge refined over years coupled with growing mechanization. I am happy to share about University Institute of Agriculture Sciences (UIAS) of Chandigarh University, which blends modern agriculture education (as per fifth Deans Committee of ICAR) with cutting edge technology in its curriculum.
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Answered 2 months ago

Visva-Bharati University is a reputed university with a high competition.Scoring 120 marks might secure a seat under the reserved category or in subsequent merit lists depending on the overall performance of applicants in 2025. The university values academic consistency and sometimes considers past

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Arzu Deswal

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Answered 2 months ago

Vishwabharati University offers B.Sc. Agriculture.

To apply, you must pass class 12.

The general category requires 60% marks.

OBC needs 54% marks.

SC/ST requires only passing marks.

You should study 4 of these subjects: physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, agricultural science.

These subjects are cal

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Akash Kumar Maurya

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Answered 2 months ago

The latest cutoff for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at Visva-Bharati University through CUET UG is around 180–185 percentile for the General category in Round 1. Cutoffs may vary slightly each year based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and CUET score trends.

 

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Aditya Patel

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Answered 2 months ago

You can get the final merit list of B.Sc. Agriculture at Visva-Bharati University on their reliable admission website.

Go to the “Merit Lists” section and choose “Palli Siksha Bhavana.”

The listing suggests selected students primarily based on CUET rating and Class 12 marks.

It is split category-wise l

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Answered 5 months ago

From the available informations Visva Bharati University's M.Sc. Chemistry programme through CUET PG, expected cut-off scores are around 190-210 for the General category and 160-180 for the ST categoryHowever, it's crucial to note that these are just expected ranges, and the actual cut-off may var

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