Visva-Bharati , Santiniketan , Admission | 2018
About :
Founded by the first non-European Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Thakur(popularly known as Tagore) in 1921, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a central university and an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament in 1951. The President of India is the Paridarsaka (Visitor) of the University, the Governor of West Bengal is the Pradhana (Rector), and the Prime Minister of India acts as the Acharya (Chancellor). The President of India appoints the Upacharya (Vice-chancellor) of the University.
Courses offered :
B.A.
- Bengali
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
- Philosophy
- Comparative Religion
- Economics
- History
- A.I.H.C. & A.
- Geography
- Mathematics
B. Sc.
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Zoology
- Botany
- Statistics
- Computer Science
B.Sc. (Ag)
B.Mus.
- Rabindra Sangit
- Hindusthani Classical Vocal
- Sitar
- Esraj
- Tabla
- Pakhawaj
- Kathakali Dance
- Manipuri Dance
B.F.A
- History of Art
B.P.E.
B.S.W
Eligibility criteria:
B.A.
Eligibility criteria
Bengali
60% marks in aggregate and 55% marks in Bengali (either in General or Elective Bengali) at 10+2 level
English
60% marks in aggregate with 60% marks in General English at 10+2 level
Sanskrit
45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in Sanskrit at 10+2 level or 45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level with Diploma in Sanskrit having 45% marks
Hindi
45% marks in the aggregate with 45% marks in Hindi at 10+2 level which should be a full paper of 100 marks.
Oriya
45% marks in the aggregate and at least 45% marks in Oriya optional (elective) or MIL (Oriya) at 10+2 level final examination.
Philosophy
50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Logic/ Philosophy / Psychology at 10+2 level.
Comparative Religion
45% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level in Humanities stream
Economics
55% marks in aggregate with pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level. Candidates who will be selected for admission to BA (Hons) in Economics must opt for Mathematics as subsidiary subject otherwise the admission is liable to be cancelled.
History
50% marks in the aggregate with 50% marks in History at 10+2 level
A.I.H.C. & A.
45% marks in the aggregate for candidates who had AIWH as one of the elective subjects at 10+2 level 50% marks in aggregate for candidates who has History as an elective subject and/or Ancient Indian & World History/ History as the fourth subject at 10+2 level 55% marks in aggregate for candidates who did not have either AIWH or History as a subject at 10+2 level.
Geography
60% marks in the aggregate and 60% marks In Geography with a combination of and pass marks obtained in Mathematics/ Economics/ Statistics at 10+2 level or Students from Science stream must have Geography in their 10+2 level as major subject having 65% marks and 60% marks in aggregate with pass marks in mathematics/Statistics
Mathematics
At least 60% marks in the aggregate and 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
B.A. (Pass - 3 years)
Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences)
Subject
Vocational Functional Hindi
Eligibility criteria
45% marks in aggregate as well as in Hindi which should be a full paper of 100 marks and English as subject at 10+2 level.
B.Sc. (Honours - 3 years)
Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Science)
Subjects
|| Mathematics || Physics || Chemistry || Botany || Zoology || Statistics || Computer Science ||
Eligibility criteria for General candidates for admission test
At least 60% marks in the aggregate in 10+2 stage plus the departmental criteria.
Physics
At least 70% marks in the average obtained in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
Chemistry
At least 65% marks in Chemistry with pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Mathematics
At least 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Botany
At least 65% marks in Life Science / Biological Science at 10+2 level.
Zoology
At least 70% marks in Life Science / Biological Science at 10+2 level.
Statistics
At least 60% marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level or 60% marks in Statistics with at least pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Computer Science
At least 60% marks in the average obtained in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Eligibility Criteria for SC/ST candidates
Physics
Candidates must have pass marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Chemistry
Candidates must have pass marks in Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology
Candidates must have pass marks in the relevant subject at 10+2 level.
Statistics
Candidates must have pass marks in Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Computer Science
Candidates must have pass marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
B.Sc. (Ag) (Honours - 4 years)
Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture)
Subject
Agriculture
Eligibility criteriaCandidates should have secured 60% marks in both the School certificate/ Madhyamik/ equivalent examination and Pre-degree/Higher Secondary/ equivalent examination (10+2) with pass marks of any four of the following subjects in the Pre-Degree/Higher Secondary/ equivalent examination - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Agronomy as Elective Subjects.
B.Mus. (Honours - 3 years)
Sangit Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama)
Subject
|| Rabindra Sangit || Hindusthani Classical Vocal || Sitar || Esraj || Tabla || Pakhawaj || Kathakali Dance || Manipuri Dance || Manipuri Dance ||
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have passed the Pre-degree Examination of Visva-Bharati / West Bengal Board of Higher Secondary Examination or equivalent Examination (10+2) outside West Bengal with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
B.Fine Arts(Honours - 4 years: 1 year Foundation & 3 years specialization)
Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts)
Subject
|| Painting || Mural || Sculpture || Graphic Art || Design (Textiles/ Ceramics) || History of Art ||
Eligibility criteria
History of Art
School leaving certificate/ Madhyamik of Visva-Bharati or equivalent with at least 65% marks and necessary aptitude.
Others
School leaving certificate/ Madhyamik of Visva-Bharati or equivalent with necessary aptitude.
B.P.E. (Honours -3 years)
Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education)
Subject
Physical Education
Eligibility criteria
Passed H.S. (10+2) or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in aggregate from any recognised Board/Council/University and State level participation in games/sports which may be of State Inter School, State Inter College etc. and age must be in between 17 and 22 years for general canidates and for sports person or Sc/St candidates age must be in between 17 and 24.
B.S.W. (Honours - 3 years)
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction)
Subject
Social Work
Eligibility criteria
55% marks in in Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination from recognised Board or Institute having any of the following subjects - Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/ Statistics/ Philosophy/ Psychology/ History/ Geography/ Economics/ Political Science/ AIHCA/ Commerce/ Home Science/ Nutrition/ Sociology/ Anthropology/ Management subjects.
How to apply:
For more information :
http://ucanapply.s3.amazonaws.com/vbu/VB-Prospectus-Handy-2018.pdf
Important dates:
Visva-Bharati has started online application process for admission to different courses on : 3rd May, 2018
Last date : 10th June, 2018
