Prospectus 2022

VISVA-BHARATI
SANTINIKETAN
Founded by
Rabindranath Tagore
A Central University and an Institution of National Importance

(Established by the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951
(Central Act no. XXIX of 1951)
Prospectus – 2022
(Admission Guidelines)
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THE VISVA-BHARATI ACT, 1951
(NO. XXIX OF 1951)
An Act to declare the institution known as Visva-Bharati to be an

Institution of National Importance and to provide for its functioning as a
Unitary, teaching and residential university.
*[9 May 1951]
Incorporating the provisions of

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1961 No. 60 of 1961
as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1, No.
64 dated 20 December 1961

as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1,
dated 15 December 1971**
AND of

as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 1,
*** [21 May 1984]
* This Act came into force on the 14th day of May 1951 by Notification No. 40-5/50 G3 of the
Central Government. It has been referred to as the Principal Act, vide Sec. 2 of the
Amendment Act 1984.
** This Act came into force on the 15 December 1971 in the form of an Ordinance as
Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part-II-Section 1, dated 15 December 1971.
*** This Act came into force on the 8th day of August 1984 by Notification No. F. 12-3/84-
Desk-U, dated 7th August 1984 of the Central Government.
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CONTENTS
Sl. Particulars Page No.

No.
1. Important Information 03
2. Visva-Bharati: Contact Information 06
3. Introduction 07
4. Objectives of Visva-Bharati 08
5. Other Information & Facilities 10
6. Code of Conduct 14
7. Student ID Allotment 16
8. University Fee Structure 17
9. Courses Offered 23
10. Applicant’s Guidelines 24
11. Reservation Guidelines 29
12. Bhasha-Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) 38
13. Vidya-Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences) 48
14. Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science) 53
15. Sangit Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) 62
16. Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts) 67
17. Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) 73
18. Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) 84
19. Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education) 88
20. Patha-Bhavana (Institute of Elementary, Secondary and Higher 107
Secondary Education)
21. Siksha-Satra (Institute of Elementary, Secondary and Higher 109
Secondary Education)
22. Information for International Students 112
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES FOR UG

Particulars Information
Availability of forms (Online) 06 April 2022 –
Last date of submission of forms (Online) 06 May 2022 (further extended to 22 May 2022)
CUET Online Application Portal https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Correction Window - CUET Online 25 May – 31st May 2022
Application Portal
Details of Admission Test (Online/ Offline) http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
(wherever applicable) Date & Time etc. to &
be announced in the University Admission www.visvabharati.ac.in
Portal:
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES FOR PG, PhD, Certificate, Diploma,
Advance Diploma, Class – XI, and UG for Foreign Nationals
Particulars information
Availability of forms (Online) 01 June 2022
Last date of submission of forms (Online) 22 June 2022
Correction Window (proposed) To be announced Later
Details of Admission Test (Online/ Offline) http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
(wherever applicable) Date & Time etc. to &
be announced in the University Admission http://www.visvabharati.ac.in
Portal:
For payment, Foreign Students may follow State Bank Collect as mentioned below:
Foreign applicants have to submit the application/admission fee through SBI COLLECT. For payment
through SBI COLLECT, please follow the following steps-
1. Open the STATE BANK COLLECT and Proceed
2. State of Corporate  West Bengal
3. Educational Institute Name  Visva-Bharati University
4. Select Payment Category  Misc Receipt
5. Provide details of Payment  Purpose of Deposit  Application Form Fee
6. Remarks if any For PG or UG course (whichever applicable)
7. Remarks Any remark related to the
Please email the payment receipt to: vbforeignadmission@visva-bharati.ac.in

 Only Foreign Nationals can apply for UG courses and Diploma in Fine Arts (4 Years)
through the following admission portal:
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
 They can check the status of their application after 15 days from the last date of submission
of the application form.
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VISVA-BHARATI
Paridarsaka (Visitor): Sri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India

Acharya (Chancellor): Sri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Pradhana (Rector): Sri Jagdeep Dhankar, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal
Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor): Professor Bidyut Chakrabarty
Director, CCR (Offg.): Professor Amal Kumar Pal
Director, PSNS (Offg.): Professor Narayan Chandra Mandal
Director, Granthan Vibhaga (Offg.): Professor Amrit Sen
Director, IGC (Offg.): Professor Chowdhury Habibur Rahman
Director, IQAC: Professor Anil Kumar
Chair Proffessor, A.K Dasgupta Centre
for Planning & Development Professor Debasish Bhattacharya
Karma Sachiva (Registrar) (Offg.): Shri Ashok Kumar Mahato
Finance Officer (Offg.): Professor Prasanta Kumar Ghosh
University Librarian (Offg.): Dr. Nimai Chand Saha
ADHYAKSHA (PRINCIPAL) OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA
Bhasha Bhavana: Prof. Sabita Pradhan

Kala Bhavana: Prof. Pankaj Panwar
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga: Prof. Amit Kumar Hazra
Palli Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Arun Kumar Barik
Rabindra Bhavana (Offg.): Prof. Amal Kumar Pal
Sangit Bhavana: Prof. Madhabi Ruj
Siksha Bhavana: Prof. Swapan Raha
Vidya-Bhavana: Prof. Bipasha Raha
Vinaya-Bhavana: Prof. Sumanta Kumar Mondal
Patha-Bhavana (Offg.): Sri Abhijit Sengupta
Siksha-Satra (Acting): Dr. Siuli Sinha (Ghosh)
CONTACT ADDRESS
Santiniketan Campus: Sriniketan Campus:
Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal Sriniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal India
India, Pin – 731235 Pin – 731236
University website: https://visvabharati.ac.in/

Visva-Bharati Admission Portal: https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/
CUET Online Application Portal: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
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CONTACT INFORMATION KOF ADHYAKSHA / HEAD OF
BHAVANA / VIBHAGA /OFFICE
Adhyaksha (Principal) Registrar
Bhasha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O. – Santiniketan
Pin-731235 District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin-731235l
principal.bb@visva-bharati.ac.in registrar@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Proctor
Vidya-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Proctor, Visva-Bharati,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin-731235 Pin-731235
principal.vdb@visva-bharati.ac.in proctor@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Dean of Students’ Welfare & Director of PSNS
Siksha-Bhavana P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum,
West Bengal, Pin-731235 West Bengal, Pin-731235
principal.sb@visva-bharati.ac.in directorpsns@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) University Librarian
Sangit-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, West Bengal, Pin-731235
Pin-731235 librarian@visva-bharati.ac.in
principal.sgb@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Chief Medical Officer
Kala-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Pearson Memorial Hospital, Visva-Bharati, P.O. –
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Santiniketan, District-Birbhum, West Bengal,
Pin-731235 Pin – 731235
principal.kb@visva-bharati.ac.in inchargecmo@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Academic & Research
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin District-Birbhum, West Bengal,
– 731236 Pin – 731235
principal.psv@visva-bharati.ac.in dracad@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Foreign Students Advisor
Palli Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Indira Gandhi Centre
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin Visva-Bharati, P.O. – Santiniketan,
– 731236 District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
principal.psb@visva-bharati.ac.in advisor.foreignstudents@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Public Relations Officer
Vinaya-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati PRO, Visva-Bharati,
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, P.O.- Santiniketan, District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin –
Pin-731235 731235
principal.vb@visva-bharati.ac.in pro@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Coordinator, Admission Coordination Cell, Visva-
Patha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Bharati, P.O.-Santiniketan, District-Birbhum
P.O. – Santiniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
Pin-731235 Mobile: +91-8967733446, 8967733447
principal.pb@visva-bharati.ac.in visvabharati.acc@visva-bharati.ac.in
Adhyaksha (Principal) Chairperson, Internal Complaints Committee
Siksha-Satra, Visva-Bharati Visva-Bharati, P.O.-Santiniketan,
P.O. – Sriniketan, District – Birbhum, West Bengal, District-Birbhum, West Bengal, Pin – 731235
Pin-731236 icc@visva-bharati.ac.in
sikshasatra@visva-bharati.ac.in
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INTRODUCTION
Visva-Bharati is a pilgrimage for education and culture. It reflects the Tagorean ethos of making a complete human
being. It is a hallowed place of learning cradled in a serene environment in the lap of the Nature, where Rabindranath
founded a school for children at Santiniketan and it was round this nucleus that the structure of an unconventional
University developed through careful planning and meticulous execution of those ideas and ideals.
In 1863, on a 20 Bigha plot at the site of the present instruction, Debendranath Tagore, the poet’s father, had built a
small retreat for meditation, and in 1888 he dedicated, by a trust deed, the land and buildings, towards establishment of
an Asrama where seekers after truth irrespective of their formal religious affiliations, sect, creed and caste could come
and meditate in seclusion; a Brahmavidyalaya and library. Rabindranath’s school Brahmacharyasrama which started
functioning formally from December 22, 1901 with only five students on the roll, was, in part, a fulfilment of the
wishes of his father who was a significant figure of his time in the field of educational reforms. From 1925, this
school came to be known as Patha-Bhavana.
The school was a conscious repudiation of the system introduced in India by the British rulers, and Rabindranath
initially sought to realize the intrinsic values of ancient education in India. The school and its curriculum, therefore,
signified a departure from the way the rest of the country viewed education and teaching. Simplicity in externals was
a cardinal principle. Classes were held in open air in the shade of trees where man and nature entered into an
immediate harmonious relationship. Teachers and students shared the single integral socio-cultural life. The
curriculum had music, panting, dramatic performances and other performance-based practices. Beyond the accepted
limits of intellectual and academic pursuits, opportunities were created for invigorating and sustaining the manifold
faculties of human personality.
After Rabindranath was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913, he was invited on numerous visits all over the world and
came close to knowing a large part of the world and its people. By 1917, the range of his experience and the
restlessness of his exploration led to his own self-clarification regarding the idea of a centre of Indian culture at
Santiniketan. The centre, as conceived by him, was to provide “for the coordinated study of the different cultures”.
As “music and the fine arts are among the highest means of national self-expression… in the proposed centre of our
culture, music and art must have prominent seats of honour”. This centre should not lonely be a centre of the
intellectual life of India but the centre of economic life as well. Participating thus in all the major spheres of Indian
life, the institution would attain a representative character and enter into an encounter with the rest of the world.
The institution chose for its motto the Vedic text “Yatra visvam bhavatyekanidam” (where the world makes a home in
a single nest). On 23 December 1921, Visva-Bharati became a registered public body which adopted a constitution of
its own. The aims and objects as set forth on occasion have since then remained the objectives of Visva-Bharati.
In 1922, the Department of Higher Studies became Uttara Vibhaga to be renamed Vidya-Bhavana in 1925. Hindu
philosophy, medieval mysticism, Islamic culture, Zoroastrian philosophy, Bengali literature and history, Hindustani
literature, Vedic and Classical Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Persian, Arabic, German, Latin and Hindi
formed its areas of study and research.
Vidya-Bhavana was the manifestation of the ideal of the proposed centre of comprehensive studies in the cultures of
the East and the West. The centre was viewed principally as a community of scholars, Indian as well as foreign, who
would be engaged in the creation and dissemination of systematized and philanthropic reasoning. The concern was
epistemological. Those who visited included Moriz Winternitz, V. Lesny of Prague, Carlo Formichi and Giuseppe
Tucci of Rome, Sten Konow of Oslo. They added a new dimension to the work that was being carried on by a
remarkable group of Indian scholars and creative artists of rare dedication, the services of some of who Rabindranath
had secured even from the days of the Brahmacharyasrama.
In 1937, Cheena-Bhavana, the Department of Sino-Indian studies was established, and even today it remains, by any
standard, an exceptionally remarkable symbol of cultural collaboration. In 1938, the Hindi-Bhavana with certain
district projects of studies was founded. Kala-Bhavana, which was originally the institute for both Fine Arts and
Music, came into existence in 1919 but in 1933 it branched off into two independent institutions. Kala-Bhavana and
Sangit-Bhavana, are unique with each of its own distinct discipline. In generating more informed and cultured interest
and more inputs of educational components, these two institutions played pioneering roles in our country.
The Institute of Rural Reconstruction was founded in 1922 at Surul at a distance of about three kilometres from
Santiniketan. It was formally inaugurated on February 6, 1922 with Leonard K. Elmhirst as its first Director. Thus,
the second but contiguous campus of Visva-Bharati came into existence in 1923 at a site which assumed the name of
Sriniketan. The chief object was to help villagers and people to solve their own problems instead of a solution being
imposed on them from outside.
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In consonance with the ideas about reconstruction of village life, a new type of school, meant mainly for the children
of neighbouring villages who would eventually bring the offering of their acquired knowledge for the welfare of the
village community, was also conceived. This school, Siksha-Satra, was started in Santiniketan in 1924 but was shifted
to Sriniketan in 1927. The Lok-Siksha Samsad, an organization for the propagation of non-formal education amongst
those who had no access to usual educational opportunities, was started in 1936. Siksha-Charcha for training village
school teachers followed next year.
A few more institutions were added after Rabindranath’s death on August 7, 1941. Rabindra-Bhavana, the archive on
Rabindranath and the institute exclusively devoted to study and research on him was established in 1942. In 1948,
Vinaya-Bhavana, a teachers’ training institution, came into being.
In May 1951, Visva-Bharati was declared to be a Central University and “An Institution of National Importance” by
an Act of Parliament. It was granted the status of unitary teaching and residential University. The status and function
of all the major institutions have been redefined in successive Amendment Acts and the University has continued to
grow by giving accreditation to new centres in response to the needs newly felt.
The old Vidya-Bhavana started Honours and M.A. courses of the usual type. Siksha-Bhavana, given originally the
responsibility of conducting under-graduate courses, was split off from Vidya-Bhavana. In 1972, when the institutes
were restructured faculty-wise, Vidya-Bhavana became the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Siksha-
Bhavana, that of science. The erstwhile departments of Sriniketan have been amalgamated into Palli Samgathana
Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction), with the exception of the independent faculty of Agriculture, Palli Siksha
Bhavana, which came into existence in 1960.
The school has reshaped itself into a full-fledged modern University with diverse concerns and interests. The defining
maxim of excellence remains intact.
From the very beginning Rabindranath tried to foster a self-sufficient social life along with new values of creative as
well as participatory culture. The most joyful expressions of the community are the festivals which at different times
of the year celebrate the cycle of the seasons and the diverse manifestations of Nature. Dances and songs presented on
such occasions draw as much upon Rabindranath as other cultural resources of all parts of India. The community
comes together in these festivals and, for the young students in particular, it is an unobtrusive process of cultural
enrichment. Cultural events and festivals are a legacy from the inception of the institution. The open-air devotional
service that is held on 7th Poush (on or about 23 December) every year under the Chhatim tree where Maharshi
Debendranath once meditated is an occasion of particular significance for the institution since it is the foundation day
of the Asrama. In accordance with the trust deed, a mela (fair) popularly known as the Poushmela is held to mark the
occasion. Another three-day village fair, called Maghmela is held early in February every year at Sriniketan.
‘Vasanta Utsav’ (Spring Festival), Briksaropan (Tree Planting Ceremony) and Halakarsana (Ploughing) are not just
festivities but are curricular activities contributing to the core courses on Tagore Studies and Environmental Studies.
There is a prayer-hall, referred to an Mandir, where on every Wednesday a non-denominational community prayer
service is held. This prayer-hall is the place of congregation for all important occasions of commemoration for the
community. It was the founder’s belief that the moral influence radiating from here would afford a silent but constant
guidance to the members of the community.
OBJECTIVES OF VISVA-BHARATI
To study the mind of man in its realization of different aspects of truth from diverse points of view.
To bring into more intimate relation with one another, through patient study and research, the different cultures of the
East on the basis of their underlying unity.
To approach the West from the standpoint of such a unity of the life and thought of Asia.
To seek to realize in a common fellowship of study the meeting of the East and the West, and thus ultimately to
strengthen the fundamental conditions peace of world through the establishment of free communication of ideas
between the two hemispheres.
And, with such ideals in view, to provide at Santiniketan, a centre of culture where research into and study of the
religion, literature, history, science and art of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Islamic, Sikh, Christian and other civilizations
may be pursued along with the culture of the West, with that simplicity in externals which is necessary for true
spiritual realization, in amity, good fellowship and co-operation between the thinkers and scholars of both Eastern and
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Western countries, free from all antagonisms of race, nationality, creed or caste and in the name of One Supreme
Being who is Shatyam, Shivam, Advaitam.
The objectives of the University shall also include harmonizing the cultures of India, the East and the West by, among
other things, the admission of students and appointment of adhyapakas from various regions of India and various
countries of the world and by providing incentive thereof.
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OTHER INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
LOCATION
Visva-Bharati is ensconced in a setting in the district of Birbhum, about 160 km by road from Kolkata. The nearest
railway station is Bolpur-Santiniketan on the Eastern Railway and nearby air-terminal are Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport,
Durgapur & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, and Kolkata. The University campus at Santiniketan, about 3 km
from the railway station, can be reached in a little over two hours from Kolkata by rail or road. By train it is about 146
km. The University has two campuses, one at Santiniketan and the other at Sriniketan, which is about 3km from
Santiniketan. The institutional buildings and departments are distributed among them.
CLIMATE
Placed on the fringe of the Chhotanagpur plateau, Santiniketan & Sriniketan have a hot dry summer followed by rains
from July to September with an average rainfall of 140 cm and a short bracing winter. The maximum temperature in
the summer exceeds 40o C and the minimum in the winter can be below 5o C. The region is known for its discernible
seasonal changes.
UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSES

The University has six Guest Houses with catering arrangement, in order to provide accommodation to individuals and
groups associated with official visits to Visva-Bharati or guests visiting our campus. The Guest houses are Rathindra
Atithi Griha, Ratan Kuthi, Purbapalli Guest House, International Guest House, SAIL Guest house and Sriniketan
Guest House.
University Guest Houses are equipped with fully furnished 44 standard AC Rooms, 21 Non-AC Rooms and 03 Suites.
All the rooms have attached bathrooms and other essential amenities.
Particulars about charges and other information may be obtained from the University Website. For further details,
kindly e-mail at: guest_booking@gmail.com.
SCHOLARSHIP / STIPEND
University merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Stipends on the basis of merit-cum-means are
available for pre-degree, under-graduate and post-graduate students. Some government and private agencies also
award Scholarships for studying in different courses. Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Fellowship for Post Graduate
students is available.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
A number of research fellowships in different fields are awarded by the UGC, CSIR, ICAR, ICHR, DST, INSPIRE,
DAE, ICSSR, Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC/ST/PWD and Maulana Azad Scholarship for minority students etc.
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN KSCHEME

The University offers selected number of part-time positions of Student Assistants in Library, Mess, and Hostel land in
the field of Physical Education with the monthly allowance of Rs. 250/- per month.
COMPUTER FACILITY
A full-fledged, well-equipped Computer Centre with Internet and software facilities is available for students,
researchers, teachers and administrative employees of the University, subject to the rules and regulations of the Centre.
The Computer Centre is open from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm (Saturday & Sunday closed). However, the campus-wide
WiFi-based internet service is available round-the-clock shortly in support of the Ministry of Education, Government
of India.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education is an integral part of education in Visva-Bharati. Students of Patha-Bhavana go through a
compulsory physical education programme conducted by the Sports Board at Santiniketan with Sub-units at
Sriniketan. It also arranges physical education activities for students throughout the year. Facilities for indoor games
are also available in the hostels. There is a swimming poo of international standard and state of the art gymnasium in
the Vinaya-Bhavana campus of the University. Yoga facilities are also available at Dwijabiram.
SPORTS BOARD
Sports have great importance in Education. Visva-Bharati has gradually developed sports infrastructure in six nodal
areas of sports by organizing inter class competitions, inter department, inter Bhavana and inter university
championships and through conducting various coaching camps for Inter University participation. Patha-Bhavana
and Siksha-Satra student go through compulsory sports activities conducted by the Sports Board for general fitness,
physical and mental health and identification of talented players in early age for higher level of performance.
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NCC AND NSS
The University NCC unit has two Junior Division Boys’ Troops at Siksha-Satra, Patha-Bhavana and a Senior Division
Boys’ company and a Girls’ Wing. These wings undertake extra-curricular activities like excursions to army
contingents, cycle expeditions, social services etc.
Under the banner of NSS, the students of this University regularly undertake social welfare programms within and
outside the University. Each Bhavana has a Program Officer whose activities are coordinated by a coordinator.
STUDENTS’ AID FUND

The University operates a Students’ Aid Fund from which students get grants for purchasing books or for
reimbursement of expenditure incurred towards the purchase of medicines or medical check-ups which are not
available in the University hospital.
STUDENTS’ INFORMATION CENTRE

The centre displays information on different courses of studies as well as job-related information from time to time.
TRANSPORT
The University offers limited transport facilities to its students and employees within the campus. The university bus
runs between the two campuses from 6.00 am (every 40 minutes interval) to 6.30 pm.
COMMUNICATION
Nearest rail stations are Bolpur (Santiniketan) and Prantik on the Eastern Railway. Nearby air-terminal are Kazi
Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur & Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata.
POST OFFICE
There are two Post offices operating in Santiniketan and Sriniketan respectively offering all postal services including
savings bank facilities. The Santiniketan post office also has a passport information centre.
BANK
The State Bank of India operates a Branch with all services including ATMs, within the University campus. The State
Bank of India has also one branch with e-corner services at Sriniketan. The Axis Bank also has an ATM in Chatak
building; other National Banks facilities are also available in Santiniketan/Bolpur.
LIBRARY
The University has a well-equipped Central Library including 12 Sectional Libraries and 30 Seminar Libraries named
as Visva-Bharati Library Network (VBLN) which holds old and rare documents including multi-lingual and multi-
discipline books, reports, etc. It also has many important collections like Abanindranath Tagore, Prabodh Chandra
Bagchi, Pramatha Choudhuri, Humayun Kabir, Sati Kumar Chaottopadhyay, Lila Ray, Asok Rudra, and Bangladesh
Collections.
The libraries in the system are connecting with the campus-wide MHRD WiFi. Cloud-based Library Management
Software LibSys-10 (Unicode web compliant) is being used for automating library activities and services. The Central
Library and most of the Sectional Libraries are wi-fi enabled.
RESOURCES
Sl Resources Total
1 Books 8,63,800
2 e-book 1,22,540
3 Digitized Book 29,891
4 Theses (Digitized) 2,843
5 Theses uploaded Sodhganga 1,048
6 Online Database 15
7 News Paper + Magazine 70
8 Print Journal* 155
9 Online Journals** 7036
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(*List may be accessed through the website, Link – http://visva-bharatilibrary.in/images/pdf/Current_Journals-
2021.pdf); **Online Journals: 7,032 (from e-ShodhSindhu, link-http://visva-bharati-
library.in/index.php/resources/journals/online-journals/subject-wise).
LIBRARY WEBSITE
The website of Visva-Bharati Library Network can be accessed at http://visva-bharatilibrary.in/ which is the gateway
to Visva-Bharati Library Resources, Services, Facilities and other related issues. All the online resources (from all
sources), Institutional Repository of Articles, Project Reports, Question Papers, Syllabus, Annual Reports, e-
Newsletter can be accessed through the digital library (https://vbudspace.lsdiscovery.in/xmlui), To search/discover
required resources from all resources with a single search through LSDiscovery with OPAC at
https://vbu.lsdiscovery.in/home/dashboard.
SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Remote Access: To facilitate global access to library resources round the clock.
Discovery Services: To search/discover required resources from all resources with a single search. Link-
https://vbu.lsdiscovery.in/home/dashboard
Plagiarism Detection – The level of plagiarism may be checked through URKUND plagiarism detection software.
Link – http://vusva-bharati-library.in/index.services.urkund-plagiarism-checker
Library Network e-Newsletter – The library has been publishing a monthly e-Newsletter to create awareness amongst
its clientele about the collections, services, activities, and developments. The access link is-
https://vbuspace.lsdiscovery.in/xmlui/handle/123456789/156
Inter Library Loan facility: from the reputed libraries in Indian universities. Link – http://visva-bharati-
library.in/index.php/services/inter-library-loan
Users Friendly Stack – Through bay wise and subject wise guides users can locate their target book(s) within
moments.
Article Delivery Services, Current Awareness Service, Newspaper Clipping Service, Scholarship Awareness, Career
Corner, Textbook Reading Corner, Braille Libraries, supply of Outreach & Publicity Materials, Orientation
Programmes cut out for varied groups, Special Sessions, Workshop/ Training/Demonstration for stakeholders etc. are
some other services rendered by the Library Network.
Visva-Bharati Library is also using Social Network to reach unreachable through YouTube Channel
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfv9MHVyWy0b0g_reOFaHpw), Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011039705523), WhatsApp Group. Telegram Group, etc.
Reading room service of the Central Library is available on all days of the year including holidays and weekly off-
days except few days.
VBLN is an institutional member of the DELNET, INFLIBNET, American Library Kolkata, ILA, BLA, IASLIC.
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UNIVERSITY HOSTEL FACILITY
There are 10 hostels for senior girls and 14 hostels for senior boys at Visva-Bharati at the university level (Bachelor
Degree onwards).
DURATION OF STAY IN THE HOSTEL

Accommodation is allowed initially for the current semester to be renewed subsequently subject to continuing
registration and fulfilling academic requirements. The final semester boarders will have to vacate the rooms within
seven days from the date of the last examination. Other boarders will also have to proceed on leave within seven days
from the date of last examination.
RESERVATION RULES: The percentage of reservation is strictly followed as per GOI rules for admission to hostels.
ALLOTMENT OF ROOMS TO JRF/SRF/RESEARCH ASSOCIATES WORKING ON PROJECTS IN THE
UNIVERSITY
 The maximum duration of stay is 3 years; one year extension can be availed only once.
 The monthly rent of the seats will be 10% of the monthly fellowship/HRA received by the JRF/SRF/RET
qualified candidates
DISCLIPINES FOR HOSTEL(S) BOARDER(S)
 The residents should be back to their respective hostels latest by 9.00 pm (it may change as per decision of
the authority on specific occasions).
 Non-resident visitors are allowed in the guest rooms only during the presence of the host boarders.
 The hostel resident(s) on account of harbouring unauthorized person(s) in his/her room would be fined Rs.
1000/- and Rs. 2000/- in the first and second instance. If found guilty for the 3rd time he/she will be evicted
from the hostel.
 Proctor/Dy. Proctor/Wardens/any other authorized university official can visit any hostel or individual
rooms without informing any border/warden to carry out surprise checks in the hostel.
EVICTION FROM HOSTEL

Hostel residents may be fined or evicted on the following grounds:
 Loss or damage to hostel property
 Acts of intimidation, drinking of alcoholic beverages and consumption of banned/addictive substances,
riotous behaviour, keeping of pets, cooking of food, gambling, harbouring of unauthorized persons,
ragging/hazing or abetment to ragging/hazing, non-payment of hostel dues, any other act deemed as against
the rules and regulations of the university, etc.
 Holding of meetings or staying out of the hostel without prior permission of the authority.
MESS FACILITIES
There are mess facilities in hostels of the university
JOINING THE MESS IS COMPULSORY
The following schemes of meal are offered:
Scheme A: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Scheme B: Lunch and Dinner
Scheme C: Breakfast and Dinner
*Above schemes may change subject to the recommendations by Hostel Management Committee (HMC)
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Indoor and outdoor games, Yoga, Meditation, Cable TV, Gymnasium facilities etc.
REFECTORY AND KCANTEEN FACILITIES
There are altogether several hostel kitchens at Santiniketan and Sriniketan including one general kitchen for girls and
one girls’ kitchen at Patha-Bhavana (school section), besides, there are two general canteens in the campus.
Please visit the Visva-Bharati Hostel Website www.visvabharati-hostel.com for more details.
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE
Free medical treatment is provided to all students (both residential and day scholars) of the University at University
Hospitals: Pearson Memorial Hospital located at Santiniketan and C.F. Andrews Hospital located at Sriniketan.
Health Insurance at a nominal fee of Rs. 230/- per annum is mandatory for all Students. Sum insured for each student
is Rs. 50,000/- (yearly basis), terms and conditions to be applied.
POLICY COVERAGE:
 Section – I: Mediclaim: Sum Insured of each student – Rs. 50,000/- (Yearly Basis)
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 Section – II: Personal Accident cover to students: On the event of Personal Accident of the student resulting
in Death the parent or Legal Guardian of the insured student will be paid an amount of Rs. 2.00 lacs as
compensation. For permanent disability of the student, the student will be paid an amount of Rs. 2.00 lacs as
compensation.
 Section – III: Personal Accident cover to parent: on the event of Personal Accident of the Parent or Legal
Guardian resulting in Death/Permanent disability, the parent or Legal Guardian of the insured student will be
paid an amount of Rs. 3.00 lacs as compensation.
 Section – IV: Education expenses after death of parent/Legal Guardian: Over and above Rs. 3.00 lacs
compensation, expenses incurred to study during the insurance policy period will be covered up to (Rs.
6,000/- to Rs. 36,000/-). This is applicable up to Master Degree.
 Age Limit: 4 to 30 years
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. Students enrolled at Visva-Bharati must recognize their responsibilities to this University, to the teachers, to the
officials and to fellow students bearing in mind the prestige and the reputation of the institution. Failure to
maintain appropriate standard of conduct, decency and decorum will attract disciplinary action. Students have to
participate in the monthly cleanliness drive in second Thursday of each month.
2. Students shall have to attend classes regularly. At least 75% attendance is required to appear in the examination.
Students who have attendance between 75% and 60% have to pay Rs. 500/- as fine to appear Semester
Examination. Students failing to have 60% attendance will not be allowed to appear in the Examination. In such
cases, those students have to repeat the course once again.
3. Attending University functions/festivals/scheduled events including weekly prayer (Mandir) is mandatory.
4. Formal dress for attending functions/festivals: white dhoti/pyjama & Punjabi/kurta for boys and white sari for
girls.
5. Students should not possess mobile phones or any other electronic device for communication in the
classrooms/seminar halls/examination halls/library/any other place of academic interest within the University.
6. Consequent upon the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on curbing Ragging in educational institutions,
it has been decided that, if any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, the student concerned shall
be given liberty to explain and it his/her explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority will expel him/her
from the university.
7. Visva-Bharati is committed to implementation of a ‘Zero Tolerance Policy towards sexual harassment’ and
maintenance of a campus free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual assault at all levels.
8. Misconduct: Student misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Disruption of classroom activities or hindering the learning of other students anywhere in the University,
b. Cheating on assignments or examinations,
c. Behaviour which interferes significantly with the normal operation of the University, disrupts education,
challenges the health or safety of staff or students, or damages University property,
d. The possession and/or use of intoxicating beverages on campus,
e. The possession of illicit drugs on the campus,
f. Falsification of documents or the supply of false information in order to obtain admission,
g. The possession of weapons,
h. The failure to return loaned materials to settle debts with the University.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines as above shall invite strict disciplinary action.
9. All students are to attend the congregational service at the Mandir on Wednesday morning.
10. All students are to participate in the various co-curricular activities of the institution and actively share in the
corporate community life of the Ashrama. All students must attend the different functions and festivals of the
Ashrama.
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11. Resident students, except foreign students who are permitted to take meals in the University Guest House, must
take their meals – principal and light meals in the Refectory at appointed hours, perform the duties allotted to them
by the Refectory Committee and observe general rules of courtesy and discipline in the Refectory.
12. Resident students must take care to keep their respective rooms clean and tidy.
13. They must not cause any damage to any University property and must not tamper with electric installations in their
hostels. Students will be liable to charge for any wilful damage of university property. Use of unauthorized fans,
heaters, electric stoves etc. is forbidden.
14. All students must return to their respective rooms after the last retiring bell and observe silence. They are not to
go into the rooms of other students after the last retiring bell. None will be allowed to go out of the premises after
the last retiring bell without the permission of the Adhyaksha/Proctor/Warden/Paridarsika.
15. Students returning to the hostels beyond the last retiring bell must sign the gate-book with the
Supdt./Warden/Paridarsika.
16. No outsider or day-scholar or resident of a different hostel will be allowed to visit the boarders of a dormitory
outside specified hours to be notified by the Adhyaksha//Proctor/Warden/Paridarsika. In particular, no male
student is allowed to remain within the premises of girls’ hostels after the evening Upasana.
17. Students are to take permission of the Warden/Paridarsika/Adhyaksha while going out of the campus of the
University and must obtain leave before they go out of station.
18. Students desirous of leaving station will be required to apply for leave in the prescribed form. All leave
applications must be submitted through the Warden/Paridarsika to the Adhyaksha. No student will leave station
before the leave prayed for is granted in writing.
19. Students are requested to maintain required minimum percentage of attendance in classes to be eligible to sit for
any examination under the semester or annual system.
20. Visva-Bharati has a separate Cell to protect the rights of SC/ST/OBC candidates of both students and
employees. The guidelines followed for this based on the link –
https://tribal.nic.in/actRules/preventionofAtricities.pdf. To register complaints related to any act of
discrimination by members of faculty/staff against SC/ST students on the grounds of their social origin,
SC/ST students may lodge their complaint by email at complaints.sct@visva-bharati.ac.in Students
Grievance Cell is also there for taking care in any kind of grievance and University also has an Anti-Ragging
Committee (https://visvabharati.ac.in/files/400250522_University_Anti-
Ragging_Committee_2022_250522.pdf) based on the link –
https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/ragging/minuterag230409pdf. University has an Internal Complain
Committee (ICC) for taking special care on harassment of both female employees and girl students who are
supposed to submit their grievances through the mail complaints.pshww@visva-bharati.ac.in. The guideline
from the link – https://saksham.ugc.ac.in/content/downloads/7203627_UGC_regulations-harassment.pdf) is
taken into consideration to resolve the issues.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE FEMALE

STUDENTS
1. Boarders of Girls’ Hostels with annexes must return straightway to their hostels after the evening Upasana and
also after taking meals in the Refectory.
2. Except in the Sangit-Bhavana Block, music and dance are strictly forbidden during the study period.
3. (a) On Saturday and Sunday and notified University holidays visiting hours at the girl's hostels will be observed
from 8.30 am to 10.00 am and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
(b) On other days visiting hours will be as specified by the respective controlling officer of the Hostels.
4. No outsider or day-scholar or resident male student will be allowed to visit girl boarders in their hostels outside the
hours as indicated above.
5. The female students will take permission from the Paridarsika while going out of the campus of the University and
must obtain leave in writing before they go out of the station.
6. Only such persons as having been approved by the natural guardians of students at the time of admission will be
allowed to visit the boarders of the Girls Hostels at appointed hours as mentioned in rule No. 4 above, except that
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in case of emergency, special permission may be granted by the Paridarsika to any person to see the boarder
concerned at any time. Visitors are not allowed to visit the Girls’ Hostel ordinarily after 8.00 pm.
7. Boarders wishing to call at the house of their local guardians may be permitted to go and stay with their local
guardians on Sundays and on university holidays on the production of a letter of request from the local guardian to
that effect.
8. Female students shall not be allowed to meet visitors at the Guest House without the previous permission of the
Paridarsika. Female students shall not be allowed to go anywhere outside the Ashrama area without proper escorts
authorized by the Paridarsika or the Adhyaksha of the Bhavana concerned.
9. Permission of the Paridarsika will be required for keeping guests.
ID NUMBER ALLOTMENT
ID will be allotted to the newly admitted students in the following format.
Bhavana Code Course Code Subject Code Year of Admission Sl. No.
Example
Bhasha Bhavana- 01, BA-11, Chinese-101, Year of Admission-21, Sl No. 01 : ID- 01111012201
Bhavana Code Course Code Subject Code Year of Admission Sl. No.
0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 2 0 1
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UNIVERSITY FEE STRUCTURE
FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG/ DIPLOMA/ADVANCED DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
UG Programmes of Bhasha, Vidya, Kala, Science Stream of Siksha Bhavana and Palli Siksha Bhavana UG Programmes of PalliSamgathanaVibhaga
Sangit and Vinaya Bhavana
(Science/Agriculture)
Sl. FEES Head 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year 1st Year 2nd, 3rd& 4th year
No. Gen, SC, ST UR, SC, ST Gen, OBC & SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC SC, ST Gen, SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST
OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD EWS & EWS & PWD OBC & PWD & EWS & PWD
EWS EWS Scien Agricult Scien Agricult EWS
ce ure ce ure
1 Tuition Fee 840 840 840 840 840 840 840
2 Admission Fee 2000 2000 2000 4000 2000 4000 4000 4000
Registration/Renewal of
3 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
registration
4 Laboratory Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500
5 Library Admission Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
6 Examination Fee ****
7 Marksheet Fee****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Students Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Students Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee 500 500 500 500
15 Co-Curricular Fee
16 Games Fee
17 Practice Teaching Fee
18 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Library Caution Deposit
19 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
(refundable)
Laboratory Caution Deposit
20 200 200 200 200
(refundable)
21 ID card Fee (Smart) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
22 Residence Fee #
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 6080 5240 2080 1240 6780 8780 5940 7940 2580 1740 8580 7740 2580 1740
#Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted in Hostel as per applicable fees.
***Medical Insurance fee is subject to change.
****Examination (Rs. 500) & Mark sheet (Rs. 100) fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination section.
Fees Structure applicable for Foreign Students: (a) Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table;
(b) Students admitted from NON-SAARC Countries have to pay five times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table.
Total Admission fee for Certificate / Short-term Course (duration up to six months) amounts to Rs. 1,250/-
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR PG PROGRAMMES
Humanities Stream (except J&MC) Science Stream Social Science Stream Teacher Education
Sl No (Arts/Fine Arts/ Music) (Science/ Agriculture) (Social Work) Physical Education (M.P.Ed) M.Ed Course
1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Fees Head Gen, Gen, SC, ST SC, ST
Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST OBC & OBC & & PWD & PWD Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST
OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD EWS EWS OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD OBC & & PWD
EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS EWS
ulture
ulture
Agric
Agric
Scien
Scien
ce
ce
1 Tuition Fee 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
2 Admission Fee 3000 3000 3000 6000 3000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000
3 Registration/Renewal of 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
registration
4 Laboratory Fee 750 750 750 750 750 750
5 Library Admission Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
6 Examination Fee****
7 Mark sheet Fee****
8 Sports Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 250 250 250 250
11 Student's Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee 500 500 500 500
15 Co-Curricular Fee 250 250 250 250
16 Games Fee 500 500 500 500 60 60 60 60
18 Course Fee (for two 5000 5000 5000 5000
semesters)
19 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
20 Library Caution Deposit 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
(refundable)
21 Laboratory Caution Deposit 200 200 200 200
(refundable)
22 ID card Fee (Smart) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
23 Residence Fee #
24 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 7610 6410 2560 1360 8560 11560 7360 10360 3310 2110 11110 9910 3060 1860 10920 9720 3070 1870 13440 13440 6190 6190
# Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted inHostel as per applicable fees. Fees Structure applicable for Foreign Students:
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
*Students admitted from NON-SAARC Countries have to pay five times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
***Medical Insurance fees are subject to change.*
Only foreign students applying through ICCR will be allowed to pay their fees at par with Indian students.
**** Examination (Rs.500) (for M.Ed. Rs.1200) & Mark sheet (Rs.100) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR UG/PG PROGRAMMES
Humanities Stream Science Stream
(Journalism & Mass Communication) (Integrated Science)
Sl No Fees Head st
1 year 2nd year st
1 year 2nd year
Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST & Gen, OBC & SC, ST &
EWS PWD & EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS PWD
1 Tuition Fee 5000 5000 1500 1500
2 Admission Fee 5000 5000 3000 3000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 Laboratory Fee 5000 5000 5000 5000 600 600 600 600
5 Library Admission Fee 200 200 200 200
7 Mark sheet Fee ****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Student's Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
14 Field Work Fee
16 Games Fee
18 Course Fee (for two semesters) 8000 8000 8000 8000
19 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500 500 500
20 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300
21 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable) 200 200
22 ID card Fee (smart) 50 50 50 50
23 Residence Fee #
24 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 26290 21290 19240 14240 8590 7090 3340 1840
# Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted in Hostel as per applicable fees. Fees Structure applicable for Foreign
Students:
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
***** Examination (Rs.500) & Mark sheet (Rs.100) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR B.P.Ed. AND B.Ed. PROGRAMMES
Teacher Education
Physical Education (B.P.Ed) B.Ed Course
Sl No Fees Head 1st year 2nd year 1st year 2nd Year
Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD Gen, OBC & EWS SC, ST & PWD
1 Tuition Fee 1200 1200 840 840

2 Admission Fee 4000 4000 6000 6000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 1000 1000 1000 1000
4 Laboratory Fee
5 Library Admission Fee 150 150 150 150
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120
9 Students Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 50 50 50 50
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 120 120 120 120
11 Students Aid Fee 200 200 200 200 100 100 100 100
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 50
13 Cultural Fee 200 200 200 200 100 100 100 100
14 Field Work Fee
15 Co-Curricular Fee 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
16 Games Fee 500 500 500 500
17 Practice Teaching Fee 600 600 600 600
18 Caution Money (refundable) 500 500
19 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable)
21 Residence Fee #
22 ID Card Fee (smart) 50 50 50 50
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 9070 7870 3070 1870 9660 8820 2460 1620
# Residence Fee is payable by those to whom seats are allotted in Hostel as per applicable fees. Fees Structure applicable for Foreign Students:
*Students admitted from SAARC Countries have to pay two times of normal fees as per applicable fees from the above table
**** Examination (Rs.1000) & Mark sheet (Rs.400 Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR PhD PROGRAMMES
Ph. D Course Ph. D Course
(Humanities/ Social Science) (Science/Agriculture)
(Sangit/Fine Arts)
1st year 2nd year - 6th year 1st year 2nd year - 6th year
Sl No Fees Head
Gen, Gen, SC, ST SC, ST & Gen, SC, ST
Gen, SC, ST Gen, SC, ST OBC OBC & & PWD OBC & PWD
OBC & & OBC & & PWD & EWS EWS PWD &
EWS PWD EWS Science Agricult Science Agricultu EWS
ure re
1 Tuition Fee
2 Admission Fee 8000 8000 8000 10000 8000 10000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
4 Laboratory Fee 750 750 750 750 750 750
5 Library Admission Fee 500 500 500 500 500 500
6 Examination Fee****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
9 Student's Amenities Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
10 Medical Fee 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
11 Student's Aid Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
12 Development Fee 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Cultural Fee 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
14 Field Work Fee
16 Games Fee
18 Caution Money (refundable) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
19 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 300 300 300 300 300 300
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit (refundable) 200 200 200 200
21 Internet Fees 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
22 Course Work Fees 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
23 ID Card Fee (smart) 50 50 50 50 50 50
24 Residence Fee #
25 Medical Insurance Fee *** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 15090 15090 1140 1140 16040 18040 16040 18040 1890 1890
**** Examination (Rs.1000) & Mark sheet (Rs.400 Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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FEE STRUCTURE FOR SCHOOL
Humanities Stream Science Stream
SL Fees Head Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students Indian Students SAARC Students Non SAARC Students
NO IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII IX/X/XI Upto IX/X/ Upto Class IX/X/XI/XII Upto Class VIII IX/X/ Upto Class IX/X/XI/ Upto Class
UR, SC, UR, SC, ST /XII Class XI/ VIII UR, SC, ST UR, OBC SC, ST XI/ VIII XII VIII
OBC & ST & OBC & & VIII XII OBC& & PWD & & PWD XII
EWS PWD EWS PWD EWS EWS
1 Tuition Fee 600 1200 1200 3000 3000 600 1200 1200 3000 3000
2 Admission Fee 1000 1000 3000 3000 5000 5000 1000 1000 2000 2000 5000 5000
3 Registration/Renewal of registration 250 250 500 500 1250 1250 250 250 500 500 1250 1250
4 Laboratory Fee
5 Library Admission Fee 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 50 50 125 125
7 Marksheet Fee ****
8 Sports Fee 120 120 240 240 600 600 120 120 240 240 600 600
9 Student's Amenities Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
10 Medical Fee 120 120 240 240 600 600 120 120 240 240 600 600
11 Student's Aid Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
12 Development Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
13 Cultural Fee 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 100 100 250 250
14 Magazine Fee 70 70 70 70 140 140 350 350 70 70 70 70 140 140 350 350
15 Dinalipi (School Diary) 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125
16 News Letter 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125 25 25 25 25 50 50 125 125
17 Ashram Sammilani 30 30 30 30 60 60 150 150 30 30 30 30 60 60 150 150
18 Caution Money (refundable) 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
19 Library Caution Deposit (refundable) 100 100 200 200 500 500 100 100 200 200 500 500
20 Laboratory Caution Deposit 100 100 200 200 500 500
(refundable)
21 Residence Fee # 900 0 900 0 1800 1800 4500 4500 900 0 900 0 1800 1800 4500 4500
22 ID Card Fee (smart) 50 50 50 50 100 100 250 250 50 50 50 50 100 100 250 250
23 Medical Insurance Fee*** 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
Grand Total 3845 2345 1330 430 8460 8460 18305 18305 3945 2445 1330 430 7660 7660 18805 18805
***Medical Insurance fees are subject to change.
**** Examination (Rs.100) & Mark sheet (Rs.50) Fee will be paid at the time of Examination form Fill-up as and when notified by the Examination Section.
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LIST OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA/INSTITUTE WITH THE COURSE OFFERED AND CODE
NUMBERS
Bhavana/Vibhaga Bhavana/Vib Course Course Code
haga Code No.
Bhasha-Bhavana (Institute of 01 B.A. (Honours) 11
Languages, Literature & M.A. 12
Culture) Diploma 14
Advanced Diploma 15
Certificate 16
One Year Course for Foreign Students 17
Ph.D. 18
Vidya-Bhavana (Institute of 02 B.A. (Honours) 21
Humanities and Social M.A. 22
Sciences) One Yr. Course for Foreign Students 27
Ph.D. 28
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of 03 B.Sc. (Honours) 31
Science) M.Sc. (Inclu. Five Year Integrated M.Sc.) 32
Ph.D. 33
Sangit-Bhavana (Institute of 04 B.P.A (Honours) 41
Music, Dance & Drama) M.P.A 42
Certificate 43
Ph.D. 46
Short Term course in Esraj 47
Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine 05 B.F.A. (Honours) 51
Arts) M.F.A. 52
Diploma 53
Advanced Diploma 54
Certificate 55
Bridge Course in History of Art 56
One Year Course for Indian Students 58
Ph.D. 59
Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga 06 B.S.W. (Honours) 61
(Institute of Rural M.S.W. 62
Reconstruction) Bachelor of Rural Studies (Honours) 63
Master of Rural Studies 64
M.A. in Rural Management 65
B.Des. 66
Ph.D. 68
M.Des. 69
Palli-Siksha Bhavana (Institute 07 B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 71
of Agriculture) M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Sc. Animal Science (Poultry) 72
Ph.D. 73
Vinaya-Bhavana (Institute of 08 B.Ed. 81
Education) M.Ed. 82
M.A. (Education) 83
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physical Education 85
B.P.E.D. 86
M.P.E.D. 87
B.Sc. (Hons.) Yoga 84
M.Sc. Yoga 80
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga 89
Ph.D. 88
Patha-Bhavana (Institute of 09 Pre-Degree (Science) 91
Elementary, Secondary and Pre-Degree (Humanities) 92
Higher Secondary Education)
Siksha-Satra (Institute of 10 Pre-Degree (Science) 96

Elementary, Secondary and Pre-Degree (Humanities) 97
Higher Secondary Education)
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APPLICANTS GUIDELINES FOR UG, PG, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA &
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: 2022-23
For the Academic session 2022-23, Visva-Bharati will admit students for different Under Graduate (UG) programmes
on the basis of the score of CUET-2022 except for a few activity/performance-based subjects.
1. Criteria for admission are specified in the relevant section in each Bhavana.
2. Students must apply through ONLINE PORTAL:
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/index.ph.p/app/registration/instructions. CUET score is mandatory (EXCEPT FOREIGN
NATIONAL) to get admission in any UG program at Visva-Bharati for the session 2022-23. Other
applications/requests will not be entertained, in any way. Indian applicants those who are interested to take
admission in any UG programme at Visva-Bharati must select the Visva-Bharati and concerned Hons. Subject
through CUET failing which they will not be considered for admission.
3. Subject-wise rank list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate(s) in CUET-2022 for the
admission to different UG programmes except, for some activity/performance-based subjects, like Kala Bhavana,
Sangit Bhavana, B.Sc. (Honours) in Physical Education & Sports Sciences and Yogic Art & Science under Vinaya
Bhavana and B.Des in Silpa-Sadana under Palli-Samgathana Vibhaga, where 50:50 weightage will be given for
the preparation of merit list on both CUET score as well as admission test conducted by the concerned
Department/Bhavana.
4. Candidates willing to get admission in UG programmes at Visva-Bharati, must select the name of the University
i.e. Visva-Bharati and the concerned subject during filling up the form of CUET-2022 and are requested to see the
eligibility criteria too before submission of the online application.
5. For the Pre-Degree students of Visva-Bharati during form fill-up, they are requested to select the ‘Other’ and then
type the name of the ‘Visva-Bharati’ as Board of Examination.
6. Step to Step Online application guidelines for UG programmes: https://cbnasb.samarth.ac.in/site/CUET
2022ApplicationGuide.pdf
7. Step to step online application guidelines for PG, Ph.D., UG (For foreign applicants only), Certificate, Diploma,
Advanced Diploma and other programs including Class-XI:
https://visvabharati.ac.in/file/Step%20by%20Step%20Guidelines.pdf
8. Candidates must be very careful during the entry of the data/information. No claim shall be entertained
subsequently for data entry mistakes committed by the applicant at the time of the online application. Incomplete
applications are liable to be rejected summarily.
9. Applicants must produce their original final mark sheets of all previous public examinations and other relevant
documents along with self-attested photo-copies at the time of counseling/admission to various courses failing
which his/ her candidature will not be considered for admission. If any discrepancy is identified during
verification, his/her provisional admission will be treated as cancelled. This should also be noted that the date of
counselling/admission may be announced 24-48 hrs before, including holidays. Applicants must be careful for this
to ensure their candidature(s) for counselling/document verification for confirming the admission.
10. In the case of the grading system in 10+2 result, the applicants must obtain the percentage of marks for their
grades mentioned in the mark sheets and mention the same on the form properly
11. Candidates coming from other Universities/Institutions/Schools must submit Migration Certificates / School
Leaving Certificates from their respective Universities/Institutions/ Schools within 3 (three) months from the date
of their admission to this University as per rules otherwise their provisional admissions are liable to be cancelled.
12. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 3 years (including the current
year) will only be considered while seeking admission to UG/PG programmes, with the following exceptions;
i. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last ten years (including the current
year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelors / Master’s Degree and other courses of Kala-
Bhavana. Foreign students, however, are exempted.
ii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examination during the last 3 years (including the current
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year) will be considered while seeking admission to Bachelors /Master Degree and other courses of Sangit
Bhavana. Foreign Students however, are exempted.
iii. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examination during 2021 & 2022 will be considered while
seeking admission to BSW and MSW Courses of the Department of Social Work.
iv. Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 05 years (including the current
year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelor programme of Silpa Sadana.
v. In this regard if anything mentioned for any particular programme under the Bhavana will be the considered as
final criterion.
13. All undergraduate students will be required to study Compulsory Foundation Courses in Tagore Studies and
Environmental Studies.
14. Choice based credit system is offered by Visva-Bharati and students may opt for a range of allied subjects across
the Bhavanas subject to the fulfilment of departmental criteria.
15. Two seats under supernumerary quota are reserved for admission of students from Jammu & Kashmir (as per
Govt. of India Rules). Relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum eligibility requirement will be
provided to the wards of Kashmiri migrants as per Govt. of India Rules.
16. Total intake capacity in different UG courses (Except a few courses) is mentioned in the Prospectus for both
external and integrated candidates (i.e. two schools) of Visva-Bharati. After the admission of internal students to UG
programmes from two schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra, the remaining internal seats will
be made available for external applicants under different categories i.e. PWD, UR, EWS. OBC, SC and ST.
17. There shall be a separate notification for all entrance tests (UG/PG/Ph.D/Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma)
conducted by different departments (wherever applicable) on Visva-Bharati Website:
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
18. The medical insurance is mandatory. All candidates are required to pay medical insurance fee.
19. It is mandatory for all admitted students to be present in the class (online/offline) for the first ten working days
from the commencement of class. Otherwise, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled and candidates from the
waiting list will be considered for admission.
20. 15% of intake capacity at the university level will be made available for international students/foreign students
including NRI on supernumerary basis. 5% of seats out of the 15% supernumerary seats for admission of foreign
students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and South-East Asia.
21. Applicants are advised to visit admission portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-
bharati.ac.in for any updates (inclusion/ omission) at regular intervals.
22.a) For CUET examination, candidate has to select test paper(s) based on the following table:
Programme/ Course Programme/ Course
Test Paper to CUET -2022 Test Paper to CUET -2022
offered offered
B.Sc in Zoology Biology B.Sc. in Yoga General Test
B.Sc in Botany Biology B.Sc. in Physics Physics
The entrance test for this
programme is a common test
for all languages. Candidates
seeking admission to B.Sc
(Hons) Agriculture in Visva-
Bharati have to appear for
Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/
CUET (UG) 2022. They are
Bharatnatyam/Kathakali/Oddisi (ii)
required to opt for Section II
BPA in Hindustani Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Physics, Chemistry and
Classical Music (Vocal) (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
Mathematics OR Physics,
Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-
Chemistry and Biology OR
Percussion)/General Test
Physics, Chemistry and
Agriculture) for the
admission in Visva-Bharati.
Candidates who will not
appear in Section II (Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics
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OR Physics, Chemistry and
Biology OR Physics,
Chemistry and Agriculture),
will not be considered for
admission in Visva-Bharati.
Remarks: Criterion for
preparation of Merit list :
Score of Section II (Sum of
the scores obtained in either
of three subject combinations
of Section II]
BPA in Hindusthani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
Classical Music B.A. in Persian (Prep) General Test
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
(Instrumental)-Sitar
Percussion)/ General Test
BPA in Hindusthani
Classical Music B.A. in Bengali Bengali
(Instrumental)-Esraj
BPA in Hindusthani
Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General B.A. in Chinese Language
Classical Music English/ General Test
(Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra and Culture (Prep)
(Instrumental)-Tabla
BPA in Hindusthani
Classical Music B.A. in French General Test
(Instrumental)-Pakhawaj
BPA in Rabindra Sangit B.A. in German General Test
BPA in Manipuri Dance B.A. in Italian General Test
BPA in Kathakali Dance B.A. in Russian General Test
Percussion), General Test
BPA in Drama & Drama-Theatre) (iii) Music General
B.A. in English English/General Test
Theatre Arts (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra
BPA in Rabindra Nritya B.A. in Hindi Hindi/ General Test
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B.A. in Indo Tibetan (Prep
B.Sc in Chemistry Chemistry General Test
followed by Hons.)
BFA Bachelor in Fine
Arts (Specialization:
Ceramic and
Glass/Design
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/
(Textile)/Graphic Art B.A. in Indo Tibetan (Hons.) General Test
Painting)/ General Test
(Printmaking)/ Painting/
Sculpture), 4 years (1
year foundation + 3
years specialization)
BFA in History of Art, 4
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Japanese/English/General
years (1 year foundation B.A. in Japanese (Hons)
Painting)/General Test Test
+ 3 years specialization)
B.Sc in Computer and Computer Science/ Informatics B.A. in Japanese (Prep
General Test
System Science Practices/Mathematics followed by Hons.)
Economics/ Business Economics/
BA in Economics B.A. in Odia Odia, General Test
Mathematics
BA in Geography Geography B.A. in Sanskrit Sanskrit
BA in History History B.A. in Santali General Test
BA in Ancient Indian
History Culture and History Bachelor of Social Work General Test
Archaeology
BA in Philosophy General Test Bachelor of Rural Studies General Test
BA in Comparative
General Test Bachelor in Design General Test
Religion
Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/
Business Mathematics and Statistics/
Biology/Chemistry/Physics/
B.Sc in Mathematics Business Mathematics/ Maths A + Five years integrated M.Sc
Mathematics
Maths B/ Mathematics (Commerce/
Science)
Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/
Diploma in Fine Arts (4
Business Mathematics and Statistics/
years (1 year Foundation + 3
B.Sc in Statistics Business Mathematics/ Maths A + General Test
years Specialization (Other
Maths B/ Mathematics (Commerce/
than History of Art))
Science)
B.Sc. (Hons) In Physical
General Test
Education
22. b) Following table will be consulted to find out the marks of the corresponding Honours Subject.
Hons. Subjects Marks of the subject which is considered Hons. Subjects offered Marks of the subject
offered as Honours which is considered
as Honours
Agriculture Biology (Life Science). However, at +2 All subjects of B.P.A. (Hons.) Best of any subject
level, Zoology and Botany as a separate Sangit Bhavana
subject will not be considered. Marks
obtained in vocational subject will not be
considered in the preparation of merit list.
AIHC&A Best of History, English, Social Science and B.Sc. Physical Education and Best of any subject
Science, Philosophy and Classical Sports Science
Languages.
Bengali Bengali Japanese (Hons) Japanese
Botany Biology/Biological Science/ Life Science B.Des. English
Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics (B.Sc.) Mathematics
Chinese (Prep. English Persian (Prep) English
followed by Hons)
Comparative Religion Best of any Subject Philosophy Best of any Subject
Computer Science Mathematics Physics Physics
Economics Best of Economics/ Mathematics/ Business Rural Studies Best of concerned
Economics including Business Mathematics subjects (Subjects
names are mentioned
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at Pg. 77)
English English Sanskrit Sanskrit
European Studies English Odia Odia
Geography Geography Santali Best of any Indian
Languages
Hindi Hindi Social Work Best of any subject
except vocational
subjects.
History History/English (If history not available) Statistics Best out of Statistics/
Mathematics
Indo-Tibetan (Hons) Indo-Tibetan Yoga (B.Sc.) Best of any Subject
Indo-Tibetan (Prep) English Zoology Biological
Science/Life Science
All subjects of BFA Best of any subject Any other subjects not specified Best of any subject
(Hons.) Kala Bhavana above
c) Tie-break for UG programmes: If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list based on the CUET
score, preference will be given in the following order:
i. the candidate securing higher % in aggregate marks of all subjects at 10+2 level in the previous public examination
conducted by a recognized Board/Council/University/Institute.
ii. The candidates securing higher % of marks in the relevant subject corresponding to the concerned honours subject
at UG level in the previous public examination conducted by a recognized Board/Council/University/Institute which is
mentioned in the table (b) above.
iii. The candidate is senior by date of birth
23. Generic elective courses under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS): Under Graduate students can opt for Generic
Elective Courses (Sem I – Sem IV) under CBCS curricula after confirmation of admission
24. Undergraduate programs of Sangeet Bhavana Kala Bhavana, Palli Samgathana Vibhaga and Vinaya Bhavana
separate admission tests (online/offline) shall be conducted. Date, time and details of which will be published in the
University admission portal after the declaration of CUET result.
25. The applicants are advised to use their own/parents/guardians or relative’s bank account for payment of
admission/application fee. In case of cancellation/subject change or otherwise, an automated refund will be processed
to the same account from where payment was made.
26. Foreign Applicants need to apply separately for the Under Graduate programmes at Visva-Bharati for their
admission as their admission process is not same for Indian nationals (through CUET-2022). They are requested to
visit Visva-Bharati Admission Portal (https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in)
regularly for updated information and filled up the form accordingly.
27. All admissions will be based on these guidelines and subsequent notification published on the university admission
portal: https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in. Application/request in other mode
will not be entertained.
28. In general maximum three rounds counselling/document verification will be done to fill up the intake capacity. In
case of considerable vacancies even after the third round, then it is the discretion of the university to arrange another
round(s).
29. The qualifying marks of admission test for PG programmes, wherever applicable shall be 30 out of 100 for UR &
EWS candidates and 27 out of 100 for OBC, while there will be no qualifying marks for SC & ST candidates.
30. The merit list of PG programmes for external applicants will be made solely on the basis on Admission Test.
However, if two or more candidates obtain same score on the admission test, then tie-break will be done following
sequence;
i) For PG admission, the candidate securing higher percentage in corresponding honours subject marks in last
qualifying examination i.e. corresponding UG examination conducted by the recognised University/ Institute.
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ii) The candidate is senior by date of birth.
31. Multiple applications submitted by an applicant for a single subject/program, the latest application will be
considered for admission.
32. It is advised to all the applicants to use email ID and mobile number (preferably WhatsApp) either of the candidate
for his/her parents for direct/easy contact from the VB admission cell. Better not to use any contact number and mail
ID of others or cyber cafe. VB admission cell may not be responsible for improper/incorrect mail ID and mobile
number noted during online form fill up by the applicant.
33. The intake capacities for all the PG programmes are noted in this prospectus are combination of Internal and
External seats. After the admission of internal students (those will pass UG programs in the concerned subject from
Visva-Bharati in 2022 only including back and repeat candidates), Category wise (UR, PWD, EWS, OBC and ST)
external seats will be calculated and circulated during counseling/document verification. Therefore, number of intakes
published in this prospectus is not only for external applicants. However, for PG programmes in Agriculture under
Palli Siksha Bhavana (PSB) 25% of the total intake will be admitted through ICAR and another 25% of the total intake
will be admitted from the internal students those will pass the UG programme current year i.e. 2022 only from PSB,
VB.
34. At least eight (08) seats following the reservation rules of GOI shall be filled-up from the external applicants
through admission test for each of the PG programme/subject except PG programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha
Bhavana (PSB).
35. Applicants are advised to upload recent color passport photographs as the same will be used for the Identity (ID)
card. Lost/damage of said ID card duplicate ID card, duplicate Identity card will be issued on application through
proper (HOD and principal or as the case may be) channel and money receipt for deposition of rupees 150/- to the
Accounts Office Visva-Bharati as fee for duplicate ID card.
36. In case of online counseling/document verification, documents will be physically verified by the Department
during physical class and if document is found incorrect the provisional admission will be treated as cancelled.
Further, students have to submit the different undertaking forms, affidavits, and medical fitness certificates to the
department during physical verification of the documents. All the related formats will be made available through the
admission portal so that candidates may download to submit.
37. RESERVATION GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION
i. Reservation in admission to all courses of the University shall strictly be done as per government of India
rules.
ii. Percentage of Reservation: Not less than 5% seats for PWD candidates, 15% seats for SC candidates, 7.5%
seats for ST, 27% seats for OBC candidates and EWS 10 %.
iii. Economically Weaker Sections(EWS)
[UGC (MoE) Order F.No. 81-1/2019 (CU) dated 18th January, 2019] CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS:
a) Candidates who are covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has
gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh) only are to be identified as EWSs for the
benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e., salary, agriculture, business,
profession, etc. for the financial year (2021-22) prior to the year of application. Further candidates whose
family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS,
irrespective of the family income:
 5 acres of agriculture land and above;
 Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft and above;
 Residential plot of 100 sq. ft yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
b) The property held by a “Family” in different location or different places/cities would be clubbed while
applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
c) The term “Family” for the purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her parents
and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
Income and Asset certificate issuing Authority and Verification of certificate:
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a) The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate
issued by a Component Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the following
authorities in the prescribed format only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS:
 District Magistrate/additional District Magistrate/ Collector / Deputy Commissioner / additional
Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate /Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka
Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra assistant Commissioner;
 Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency magistrate;
 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
 Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
b)The officers who issue the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant documents
following due process as prescribed by the respective state/UT.
c) The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the closing
date for receipt of application.
iv. Relaxation of marks: 5% marks for PWD candidates and 10% marks for OBC candidates in minimum
qualifying marks/standard. SC/ST candidates passed in qualifying examination shall be admitted in the order
of merit going down the inter-se merit list up to the point necessary to fulfil their reservation percentage and
on restriction of percentage shall be applicable in this regard.
v. Upper Age Relaxation: for SC/ST – 05 years; for OBC – 03 Years; for PWD of UR/EWS – 05 Years; for
PWD of SC/ST – 10 years and for PWD of OBC – 08 Years.
vi. Only ‘non-creamy layer’ OBC candidates as per ‘Central list of OBC’
(http://www.ncbc.nic.in/user_panel/centralliststateview.aspx) will get the benefit of reservation in
admission.
vii. PWD, SC, ST, OBC & EWS candidates shall have to produce original disability certificate/caste certificate
issued by competent authority at the time of admission. In case of provisional online admission, the original
certificates will be verified by the Bhavana concerned during the new normal. If any discrepancy is
identified during verification, his/her provisional admission will be treated as cancelled.
viii. Any change in Govt. of India reservation policy prior to the date of admission shall be applicable during the
admission process.
ix. Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates should be issued by appropriate
authorities designated by the respective Government in this regard within their jurisdictions (e.g. District
Magistrate/ District Collector/ Additional District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Officer/ Sub Divisional
Magistrate/ Deputy Collector/Executive Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/ Stipendiary Assistant Commissioner
(not below the rank of First Class Magistrate)/ Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency
Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate/Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar/Deputy
Commissioners/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/Additional
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/ Metropolitan Magistrate, Calcutta/ Collector of Stamp Revenue,
Calcutta/Deputy Collector of Land Revenue, Calcutta). Certificates issued by an appropriate authority, who
have been authorized by the Government to issue such certificates in case of candidates claiming to be
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates and ordinarily residing within such jurisdictions, may only be
accepted.
x. GEN-EWS certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form which should have been issued
on or after 01 January 2022 in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. This is
applicable for all programmes.
xi. OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form which
should have been issued on or after 01 January 2022, in consonance with the latest guidelines of the
Government of India.
xii. Variation of category wise intake break-up may arises (within the same intake capacity) due to adjustment of
fraction for distribution of seats as per GOI reservation norms.
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Differently-abled Persons (Divyangjan)
(Certificates from at least Sub-Divisional level Govt. hospitals are necessary) Minimum degree of disability should be
40% in order to be eligible for any benefits.
Orthopedically Handicapped/ Locomotors disability/ Cerebral Palsy:
The orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which causes an interference with
the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and joints. All cases of orthopedically handicapped persons would be
covered under this category.
Visually Handicapped (Blind and partially blind)

A person inflicted with any of the following disabilities shall be considered:
i. Total absence of sight
ii. With visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses.
iii. With limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or worse, the Visually Handicapped
(VH) candidates should possess the latest certificates issued by an authorized hospital under the Govt. of
India/State Governments.
Hearing Impairment/Deafness
The deaf is those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purposes of life. They do not hear or
understand sounds at all events with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be those having hearing
loss for more than 60 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss of hearing in both ears.
 Certificate of Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc) must be produced during counseling. If a candidate fails to
produce the above certificate, he/she will be dropped from the panel and the next candidate in the panel will
be given the chance.
 Presence of Natural Guardian of a Candidate during admission is desirable. The Differently abled
(PWD) candidates with not less than 40% disability shall be given a relaxation in the minimum eligibility in
the qualifying examination of 5%.
Outstanding Sports person
2 seats per Bhavana will be reserved for outstanding sports person who must have score in CUET-2022. Outstanding
sports persons are required to submit their Inter-University / Inter-State / International level certificates of achievement
in games and sports mentioning the year of the tournament & position there of i.e. 1st/2nd/3rd place holder in the
above-mentioned level of participation within the last three years only.
38. Reservation for Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)

Program-wise maximum one (1) supernumerary seat is reserved for candidates under this category.
Candidates desirous of taking admission under the CW quota of the University must appear in CUET 2022 for UG and
for PG admission modalities and the eligibility criterion of the concerned Bhavana/Department need to be satisfied.
All such candidates have to upload the Educational Concession certificate issued by any of the following authorities on
the proper letterhead:
 Secretary, Kendriya Sainik Board,
 Secretary, Rajya Zila Sainik
 Officer-in-Charge, Record Office.
 1st Class Stipendiary
 Ministry of Home Affairs (For Police Personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards)
No other format shall be permissible. Proofs of the CW category in the form of ID card of parent or dependent,
Medical card, Ration card, CSD card, etc. are not admissible in lieu of certificate in correct format. The priority must
be clearly mentioned in the certificate. Certificates that do not mention the relevant priority will not be considered.
Admission may be offered to the Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (Priority to IX) including Para-
Military Personnel (only Priority I to V), in the following order of preference:
Priority I Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action;
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Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service with disability
Priority II
attributable to military service;
Widows/Wards of Defence Personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military
Priority III
service;
Wards of Defence Personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to
Priority IV
military service;
Wards of Ex-servicemen and Serving personnel, including personnel of police forces who are in
receipt of Gallantry Awards;
i) ParamVir Chakra
ii) Ashok Chakra
iii) MahaVir Chakra
iv) Kirti Chakra
Priority V v) Vir Chakra
vi) Shaurya Chakra
vii) President’s Police Medal for Gallantry/President Gallantry Medal for the fire services
personnel
viii) Sena Medal (Gallantry), Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry), Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry)
ix) Mention-in-Despatches
x) Police Medal for Gallantry/Gallantry Medal for fire services
Priority VI Wards of Ex-Servicemen.
Wives of:
i. Defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
Priority VII ii. Defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military
service
iii. Ex-servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Priority VIII Wards of Serving Personnel
Priority IX Wives of Serving Personnel
39. Reservation for staff-ward (who must have score in CUET-2022)

As per the decision of the Visva-Bharati Executive Council:
i. 2% (two percent) of the existing seats in every department in both the undergraduate and postgraduate level
will be marked as supernumerary staff ward quota subject to a minimum of 1(one) seat in each department.
ii. The staff concerned must be a permanent employee having Visva-Bharati Employee ID card who is in
service at the time of admission of the ward.
iii. The ward of the Staff should have passed the 10+2 Examination from any recognized Board other than
Visva-Bharati in the current year i.e. 2022 only will be considered for admission as staff ward.
iv. The staff ward seeking admission must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for Visva-Bharati admission
including any specific departmental criteria.
v. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2022. But, in
case of some activity/performance based Subjects / Bhavanas where merit list will be prepared on the basis
of combined score obtained by the candidate from CUET-2022 and Departmental /Bhavana Admission Test,
with equal weightage (i.e. 50:50 ratios) of both the tests.
*Integrated students will not be eligible for reservation under the ‘Staff-ward’ category. Double benefits will not
be allowed at any point of time. Passing year of the qualifying examination should be the current year.
40. Reservation for Integrated students (two Schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra passing
in the current year i.e. 2022 including back students will be considered for the reservation as integrated students for
admission to different UG programmes as applicable.)
Up to a maximum of 50 % seats are reserved for integrated students (students studying in the two Schools of Visva-
Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra) in all undergraduate courses except Sangit Bhavana, Kala Bhavana, Palli
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Siksha Bhavana (only 6 seats are reserved), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (only 9 seats are reserved in BSW), Vinaya
Bhavana (Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Department of Yogic Art & Science). Un-filled
integrated seats will automatically be converted to external vacancy.
* Not more than one type of relaxation shall be granted to any candidate. Modalities followed for admission for
integrated students (two Schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra passing in the current year i.e.
2022):
a) Integrated students from two schools of Visva-Bharati i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra passing Pre-
Degree (PD) Examination in the current year i.e. 2022 from Visva-Bharati will only be considered as
Integrated / Internal Students of Visva-Bharati.
b) Integrated students must have to appear CUET-2022, as the merit list will be prepared on the basis of the
score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2022. But, in case of some activity/performance based Subjects /
Bhavana where merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined score obtained by the candidate from
CUET-2022 and Departmental /Bhavana Admission Test, with equal weightage (i.e. 50:50 ratios) of both
the tests.
c) Integrated students shall have to fulfil the departmental requirements, as noted for respective UG
program(s).
d) Reservation (SC, ST, OBC, EWS. PWD) in admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati schools
system will be considered as per GOI rules.
41. Rights of cancellation or selection/admission lie with the Admission Committee of the Institute concerned. The
University reserves the right to limit the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test (wherever
applicable).
42. The mode (online/ offline) of counseling/document verification for admission will be announced in due course.
43. All applicants applying as “Internal” in any programme will be considered as “Internal” if they are registered in a
programme and not migrated or pursuing a programme on the respective date of closure of submission of application
for admission during the session 2022-23.
44. To claim under “Internal” category while applying for any programmes the applicant must be an immediate
(current year i.e. 2022) pass-out student of the corresponding last qualifying examination (like for UG admission,
applicant has to pass Pre-Degree programme from two schools i.e. Patha-Bhavana and Siksha-Satra of Visva Bharati
during the current year,
45. Subject already studying in UG programme (i.e. admitted 2021 or before and UG student at present) at Visva-
Bharati will not be considered as internal candidate for admission into another UG programme for the year 2022.
46. Subjects having only PG programms and having no UG program at Visva-Bharati in the corresponding subject,
there will be no internal reservation, except UG programmes in Agriculture under Palli Siksha Bhavana (PSB), VB.
47. Once the merit list is published, candidates must keep all the documents (both original and photocopy) ready for
verification prior to the declaration of date of counseling.
48. All foreign students applying to any course in Visva-Bharati will have to appear for an admission test conducted
by the Department concerned. The candidate passing the admission test will be considered for admission to the
University subject to compliance of all other admission eligibility criteria.
49. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta High
Court.
50. Application fees:

Category For first Application For 2nd Application to
another school, VB
For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
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50. Important Dates and Times:
Submission of Application (Online) Deadline for all courses:
Online publication of results (UG) To be announced by the NTA and will be displayed in the
University Admission Portal :
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
https://visvabharati.ac.in/admissions/index.php
Date of Entrance Tests, Publication of Will be notified on https://visvabharati.ac.in/admissions or
Merit list of UG (wherever applicable), https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
PG, Ph.D. Class XI and other
programmes
Round wise counseling followed by
admission through Visva-Bharati
Admission Portal
Commencement of Classes
Note: Visva-Bharati remains closed on Saturday and Sundays, Rabindra Bhavana (Wednesday and Thursday) and
Patha-Bhavana (Wednesday and Sunday). However all the Bhavanas (Institutes)/Administrative offices work
from 9.30 am 6.00 pm. School (Patha-Bhavana) have their own working hours.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME -2022
Online applications are invited from eligible candidates willing to take admission to Ph.D. Programmes of the university.
1. Eligibility for Admission to Ph.D. Programmes

(a) (i) Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master’s degree or a professional
degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at
least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a
point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational
institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or
authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other
statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and
standards of educational institutions.
(ii) A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be
allowed to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/ Differently-abled and other categories
of applicants as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained
their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent
grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories
mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark
procedures. However, a Differently-abled applicant belonging to either of the reserved categories (SC/
ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)) shall not get the double benefit of being SC/ST/ OBC(non-creamy layer)
as well as Differently-abled in the above relaxations.
(iii) Applicants who have cleared the M. Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its
equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading
system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to apply for admission
to the Ph. D. Degree. as per norm.
(iv) Applicants possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M. Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, or a
Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is
approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home
country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or
assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D.
programme.
(v) GEN-EWS certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form which should have been issued
on or after 01 January 2022 in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. This is
applicable for all programmes.
(vi) OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form
which should have been issued on or after 01 January 2022, in consonance with the latest guidelines
of the Government of India.
(b) In addition to the above, an applicant must also fulfil any one of the following conditions
i) Qualified in any of the following examinations: UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC- CSIR NET
(including JRF)/SLET/GATE/ICAR/Teacher Fellowship.
ii) Obtained an M. Phil. degree of Visva-Bharati or any other university recognized by the UGC that
also follows the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for awards of M. Phil. and Ph.D. Degree),
Regulation 2016 and regulations of Visva-Bharati.
(iii) An applicant who’s M. Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva-voce is pending, may be
admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the University.
iii) Candidates who have not fulfilled any of the conditions mentioned above will have to qualify in
the Ph.D. Entrance Test to be conducted by the concerned Department of Visva-Bharati.
2. Modalities of Entrance Test
The University shall admit applicants by a two stage process through:
(a) An Entrance Test which is to be qualified with qualifying marks of 50%. A relaxation of 5% of marks
(from 50% to 45 % shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layers)/
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Differently-abled category in the entrance examination. The syllabus of the Entrance Test consists of
50% of research methodology and 50% will be subject-specific.
(b) An interview/viva-voce, which is mandatory for all applicants, to be organized by the department/centre
when the applicants are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before the
Departmental Research Committee.
The interview/viva-voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz., whether:
(i) The applicant possesses the competence for the proposed research;
(ii) The research work can be suitably undertaken at the Department/Centre;
(iii) The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
3. Duration of the programme: Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three
years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
4. Date of Entrance Test/Interview: The date of Entrance test/interview will be finalized by the concerned
Department. Date, time and venue will be notified in the University Admission Portal.
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in)
5. Venue of Examination: Respective Department / Centre of each Bhavana / Vibhaga (Institute) or as
otherwise notified. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on University
website/admission portal/Bhavana notice board in due course of time.
6. Reservation of Seats: Reservation of seats for OBC, SC, ST, EWS and Differently abled candidates will be
made as per the rules of the Government of India.
7. Declaration of list of eligible Candidates: The Department/Centre of Bhavana/Vibhaga (Institute) will publish
the list of eligible candidates on the Notice Board of the Department/ Centre and in the University website at least
seven days before the date of examination/ interview.
8. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Rights of cancellation or admission lie with
the Admission Committee of the Bhavanas / Vibhaga (Institute) concerned. The University reserves the right
to restrict the number of eligible applicants to be called for admission test/interview.
9. Applicants are advised to visit our website for any update (inclusion/omission) in connection with the
admission test/interview at regular intervals.
10. Application Fee:
Category For first subject For each additional subject
For UR, OBC & EWS candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
11. Online Application Procedure: Candidates have to apply through our online application system
(visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in). The Online application allows the candidate to provide all information
and also to upload scanned photograph (4 cm x 3 cm) and signature.
Details of the courses, eligibility criteria and relevant information are available in the University Admission
Portal.
The application fee in case of an online application may be paid by any one of the following ways:
Candidate can make the payment Online using any of the Online payment methods of Net Banking, Debit Card,
Credit Card, Cash Card, Payment through mobiles (A nominal TDR charge would be applicable). Candidates
would get INSTANT confirmation of their payments and submissions when they pay through online payment
methods as listed.
In case a candidate does not have access to an Online payment method he or she can deposit the required amount
at the different HDFC branches using a Bank Challan generated Online. Details of the Bank will be printed in
the Challan.
No Cash payment will be allowed

Prospective candidates are advised to visit our website: www.visvabharati.ac.in as well admission portal
visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in at regular intervals for updates.
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Note: Visva-Bharati remains closed on Saturday and Sundays, Rabindra Bhavana (Wednesday and Thursday) and
Patha-Bhavana (Wednesday and Sunday). However, all the Bhavanas (Institutes)/Administrative offices work from
9.30 am 6.00 pm.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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BHASHA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND CULTURE)
CODE: 01
In a bid to promote interaction among various language departments, the University has set up Bhasha Bhavana
(Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) in the campus. Bhasha Bhavana houses English and other European
languages and various Asian Languages i.e. Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Arabic & Persian and Indian Languages
like Sanskrit, Odia, Hindi, Bengali, Santali, Assamese, Marathi, Tamil, Pali, and Prakrit. Bhasha Bhavana offers
Ph.D programmes in various subjects.
All these departments offer regular courses of study both at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels as well as
research facilities in their constituent department of languages. Bhasha Bhavana also offers Certificate, Diploma &
Advance Diploma courses in languages mainly for regular students and members of staff of Visva-Bharati as well
as the residents of the locality.
Visiting Professors and scholars from all over the world regularly visit Bhasha-Bhavana where exchanges of ideas
open up new areas of research, to which significant contributions have been made. Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of
Languages, Literature & Culture) holds the promise of upholding Tagore’s great idea towards establishing national
integration and harmony through dissemination of learning and the values of self-sacrifice and universal
brotherhood.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONOURS)]

COURSE CODE: BA COURSE CODE NO: 11
DURATION: THREE/FOUR YEARS (SIX/EIGHT SEMESTERS)
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONS.) & PREPARATORY]
COURSES
1. UR and OBC Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary Examination under 10+2 patterns or its equivalent, subject to
fulfillment of the requirements for subject combinations and marks in respect of the department concerned as
shown in the following table.
2. SC & ST Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary Examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent, subject to
fulfillment of the requirement regarding subject combinations of the department concerned.
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Intake Capacity
Subject Code Eligibility Criteria
Ext./ Total
UR OB SC ST EWS TOTAL
Int. Seat
C
UR: 60% marks in aggregate and
60% marks in Bengali Ext. 10 7 4 2 2 25
Bengali (General/Elective) at + 2 level
106 50
3-year(Hons) OBC: 54% marks in aggregate
and 54% marks in Bengali Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
(General/Elective) at + 2 level

60% marks in English at the Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
Chinese +2 level.
(Prep followed by 101 50
OBC: 54% marks in aggregate and
Hons.) 4-year) 54% marks in English at the Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
+2 level.
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UR: 75% marks in aggregate &
75% marks in General English at Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
English 107 the +2 level. 50
3-year (Hons.) OBC: 67.5% marks in aggregate
& 67.5% marks in General 10 7
Int. 4 2 2 25
English at the +2 level.
45% marks in Hindi at least (half
paper 50 marks) at the +2 level. Ext. 7 5 3 2 2 19
Hindi 108 OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate 38
and 40.5% marks in Hindi (half
3-year (Hons) paper 50 marks) at the +2 level.
Int. 8 5 3 1 2 19

Indo-Tibetan (Prep English at the +2 level. Ext. 3 2 1 1 1 8
followed by Hons) 105 15
4-year
OBC: 45% marks in aggregate
and English at the +2 level. Int. 3 2 1 0 1 7
UR: 60% marks in aggregate,

60% in General English and 60%
in Japanese at the +2 level or
candidates qualifying N4 level Ext. 2 2 1 1 0 6
Japanese Language Proficiency
Japanese Test (JLPT)
102 11
3-year (Hons) OBC: 54% marks in aggregate,
54% in General English and 54%
in Japanese at the +2 level. or Int. 2 1 1 0 1 5
candidates qualifying N4 level
Japanese Language Proficiency
Test (JLPT)
Japanese 60% in General English at the +2 Ext. 8 6 3 1 2 20
(Prep followed by level.
Hons.) 4-year 103 OBC: 54% marks in aggregate 40
and 54% in General English at 8 5 3 2 2 20
Int.
the +2 level.
UR: 45% marks in aggregate at

Persian the +2 level. Ext. 8 6 3 1 2 20
(Prep followed by 112 40
OBC: 40.5% marks in aggregate
Hons) 4-year at the +2 level. Int. 8 5 3 2 2 20

60% in Sanskrit at +2 level or
60% marks in aggregate Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
at +2 level with Diploma in
Sanskrit Sanskrit having 60% marks.
113 50
3-year (Hons) OBC: 54% marks in aggregate
and 54% in Sanskrit at +2 level
or 54% marks in aggregate at +2
level with Diploma in Sanskrit Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
having 54% marks.
Modern European Languages, Literatures and Cultures
French UR: 60% marks in aggregate & Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15

115 60% marks in General English at
3-year (Hons) Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
the +2 level.
German OBC: 54 % marks in aggregate & Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15
110 54 % marks in General English at
3-year (Hons) Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
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the +2 level. Ext. 4 3 2 1 1 11 110
Italian
125 * Students do not require any prior
3-year (Hons) knowledge in French/ German/ Int. 4 2 1 1 1 9
Italian/Russian as these languages Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15
Russian will be taught from the zero level.
155
3-year (Hons) Int. 6 4 2 1 2 15
50% marks in English at the +2
level and One paper in Tibetan of
at least 100 marks at the +2
Indo-Tibetan Level.
104 Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 - 15
and 50% marks in English at the
+2 level and One paper in
Tibetan of at least 100 marks at
the +2 Level.
50 % mark in Odia subject at +2
Odia 109 level Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 - 15
and 45 % mark in Odia subject
at +2 level
UR: 50% Marks in aggregate at

+2 level and 50% Marks in any
Indian Language
Santali OBC: 45% Marks in aggregate at
3-year(Hons) 114 +2 level and 45% Marks in any Ext. 8 5 3 2 2 - 20
Indian Language
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES [B.A. (HONS.) &

PREPARATORY] FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in the Pre-
Degree (PD) Examination 2022 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfilment of departmental requirements will be considered
for admission strictly in order of merit of CUET score.
LIST OF GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) TO BE OFFERED BY DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS
Sl. No. Name of the Department Course Title Total Intake

1 Arabian Persian Urdu & Islamic Studies Arabic 25
2 Bengali Bengali 110
3 Centre for Comparative Literature Comparative Literature 20
4 Centre for Modern European Languages, Introduction to European 15
Literatures and Culture Studies Literatures
5 English English 100
6 Indo-Tibetan Indo-Tibetan 12
7 Japanese Japanese 45
8 Odia Odia 90
9 Sanskrit Pali & Prakrit Sanskrit 90
10 Santali Santali 15
11 Tamil Tamil 40
12 Marathi Marathi 12
* All B.A. (Hons.) students shall be required to study “Foundation Course” in Tagore Studies and “AECC” course in
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POST-GRADUATE [M.A.]
COURSE CODE: MA COURSE CODE NO: 12
DURATION: FOUR SEMESTERS
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE COURSES [M.A.] THROUGH
ADMISSION TESTS
1. UR and OBC Candidates: Honours Graduates of recognized universities under 10+2+3 pattern or its equivalent in
relevant discipline are eligible to apply for admission, subject to fulfilment of departmental criteria (separate for UR
and OBC candidates) as detailed on the table below.
2. SC & ST Candidates: Honours Graduates of recognized universities under 10+2+3 patterns or its equivalent.
Subject Cod Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

e
For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR O SC ST E T
BC W O
S T
Bengali 121 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject 23 16 9 4 6 58

concerned with 55% marks concerned with 49.5%
in aggregate marks in aggregate
Chinese 122 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject 22 15 8 4 6 55

concerned concerned
Comparative 132 Honours Graduate in any Honours Graduate in any 8 5 3 1 1 18

Literature subject. Candidates will be subject. Candidates will be
selected on the basis of an selected on the basis of an
admission test admission test
English 123 60% in Hons. in the subject 54% in Hons. in the 23 16 9 4 6 58

concerned subject concerned
Hindi 124 B.A. with Hons. in Hindi or B.A. with Hons. in Hindi 22 16 8 4 6 56
B.A. 3-years degree course or B.A. 3-years degree
with 45% marks in Hindi as course with 40.5% marks
well as in aggregate (where in Hindi as well as in
there is no provision for aggregate (where there is
Hons. course) no provision for Hons.
course)
Indo-Tibetan 126 (i) 50% marks in 3-year 45% marks in 3-year B.A. 8 5 3 1 2 19
B.A. in Tibetan / Sastri in Tibetan / Sastri
(ii) 50% marks in 3 year
B.A. in Buddhist 45% marks in 3 year B.A.
Studies and one paper in Buddhist Studies and
in Tibetan (at least 100 one paper in Tibetan (at
marks) least 100 marks)
Japanese 127 B.A. in Japanese with a B.A. in Japanese with a 20 13 8 4 5 50

minimum of 50% marks in minimum of 45% marks in
aggregate aggregate
Odia 128 50% in Odia Hons in 3-year 45% in Odia Hons in 3- 22 15 8 4 6 55

Degree courses year Degree courses
Persian 129 45% in Hons subject 40.5% in Hons subject 8 5 3 1 2 19
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concerned concerned
Sanskrit 130 55% in Hons subject 49.5% in Hons subject 23 16 9 4 6 58

concerned or 60% in concerned or 54% in
equivalent Sanskrit Degree equivalent Sanskrit Degree
Santali 131 Hons in the subject Hons in the subject 12 8 5 2 4 31

concerned concerned
Tamil 192 B.A./B.Lit in Tamil B.A./B.Lit in Tamil 23 16 9 4 6 58

Literature with 55% marks / Literature with 49.5%
Any UG Degree with Tamil marks / Any UG Degree
as a Part I Language with Tamil as a Part I
Language
Modern European Languages, Literatures and Culture 80
French 133 Hons in the subject Hons in the subject 8 5 3 2 2 20

concerned concerned
Or Or
Hons in any subject along Hons in any subject along

German 134 with at least B2 level or with at least B2 level or 8 5 3 2 2 20
minimum continuous 2 years minimum continuous 2
course in language concerned years course in language
concerned
Or
Or
Russian 135 3-year undergraduate course 8 5 3 2 2 20
in any subject along with at 3-year undergraduate course
least B2 level or minimum in any subject along with at
continuous 2-years in least B2 level or minimum
language concerned continuous 2-years in
Italian 136 language concerned 8 5 3 2 2 20
3. Dates of admission tests (online/offline) will be notified on the University admission portal and on the Bhavana
notice board.
4. Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.A. courses through admission tests (online/offline):
Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (out of 100) in the relevant written
Admission Test, subject to fulfilment of the Departmental criteria as shown in the above table. The qualifying marks in
Admission Test shall be 30% for general candidates and 27% for OBC candidates. There shall be no eligibility marks
in case of SC/ST candidates.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Hons) examination of Visva-Bharati, 2022 are eligible for admission. No
provisional admission will be allowed.
PhD
COURSE CODE: PHD DURATION: 3-6 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 18
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. COURSES
Name of the Department Code Area of Specialization (If Any) Total Intake
(Code) UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Assamese 190 (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bengali 193 - 1 1 0 0 0 2
Centre for Modern European 117 French 1 1 1 0 0 3
Languages, Literatures and Russian 1 1 0 0 0 2
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Culture Studies Italian (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comparative Literature 116 (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dept. of Arabic, Persian, Urdu 118 (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
& Islamic Studies
English 119 Webcomics/Indian Webcomics (01)
Eighteenth century British Literature
(Seat -02)
Tagore’s Fiction/ Bengali Literary
Culture (01)
2 1 1 1 1 6
20th Century British English
Fiction/19th Century Bengal (01)
The uncanny, nineteenth century
literature, Victorian society and
culture (-01)
Indo-Tibetan 191 - 1 1 1 0 0 3
Japanese 175 - 1 1 1 1 0 4
Odia 176 - 1 1 0 0 0 2
Sanskrit 177 - 1 1 1 1 1 5
Hindi 120 - 1 1 1 1 0 4
Tamil 199 Tamil Literature & Grammar 0 0 0 1 1
(Classical & Modern), Comparative
Literature, translation Studies, Tamil
History, Tamil Music, Tamil art &
Architecture
Santali 189 - 1 1 1 1 1 5
Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to Ph.D. Programme:

As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline in page no. 35
CERTIFICATE COURSE
COURSE CODE: CRT DURATION: 2 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 16
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO CERTIFICATE COURSES
Two-year Certificate Courses: The Certificate Courses in languages shall be open to person(s) (i) who have passed at
least the School Certificate Examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognized University or
Board and (ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for study.
INTAKE CAPACITY
Sl. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

No
. For UR candidates For OBC candidates U O SC ST EWS TOT
R B
C
1 Arabic 137 Should have passed at least Should have passed at least 17 12 6 3 4 42
the School Certificate the School Certificate
2 Bengali 138 Examination or its Examination or its 17 12 6 3 4 42
equivalent examination of equivalent examination of
3 French 139 a recognized University or a recognized University or 17 12 6 3 4 42
Board and whose first Board and whose first
4 German 140 17 12 6 3 4 42
language is other than the language is other than the
language selected for study language selected for study
5 Italian 141 17 12 6 3 4 42
6 Russian 142 17 12 6 3 4 42
7 Hindi 143 17 12 6 3 4 42
8 Odia 144 17 12 6 3 4 42
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9 Pali 145 17 12 6 3 4 42
10 Prakrit 146 Should have passed at least Should have passed at least 17 12 6 3 4 42
the School Certificate the School Certificate
11 Sanskrit 147 Examination or its Examination or its 17 12 6 3 4 42
equivalent examination of equivalent examination of
12 Persian 148 a recognized University or a recognized University or 17 12 6 3 4 42
Board and whose first Board and whose first
13 Santali 149 17 12 6 3 4 42
language is other than the language is other than the
language selected for study language selected for study
14 Tamil 150 17 12 6 3 4 42
15 Marathi 151 17 12 6 3 4 42
16 Assames 152 17 12 6 3 4 42
e
17 Urdu 153 17 12 6 3 4 42
18 Tibetan 154 17 12 6 3 4 42
DIPLOMA COURSE
COURSE CODE: DIP DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 14
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO DIPLOMA COURSES
One-year Diploma Courses: The Diploma Courses in languages shall be open to person(s) (i) who have passed at least
the School Certificate Examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent examination of a recognized University or Board
(ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for study and (iii) who have passed the Certificate
Examination of Visva-Bharati in the same language or an equivalent examination in the language concerned of a
recognized University/Board/Institution.
INTAKE CAPACITY
Sl. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

No.
For UR candidates For OBC candidates U O SC ST EW TO
R B S T
C
1 Arabic 157 Candidates who have Candidates who have passed a 17 12 6 3 4 42

passed a two years two years Certificate course in
2 Bengali 158 Certificate course in the the language concerned or an 17 12 6 3 4 42
language concerned or an equivalent examination from
3 French 159 equivalent examination any other recognized 17 12 6 3 4 42
from any other recognized Universities or Institutions
4 German 160 17 12 6 3 4 42
Universities or Institutions
5 Italian 161 17 12 6 3 4 42
6 Russian 162 17 12 6 3 4 42
7 Hindi 163 17 12 6 3 4 42
8 Odia 164 17 12 6 3 4 42
9 Pali 165 17 12 6 3 4 42
10 Prakrit 166 17 12 6 3 4 42
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11 Sanskrit 167 17 12 6 3 4 42
12 Persian 168 17 12 6 3 4 42
13 Santali 169 17 12 6 3 4 42
14 Marathi 171 17 12 6 3 4 42
15 Assamese 172 17 12 6 3 4 42
16 Urdu 173 17 12 6 3 4 42
17 Tibetan 174 17 12 6 3 4 42
18 Tamil 170 17 12 6 3 4 42
19 Tamil 184 Higher Secondary Pass or Higher Secondary Pass or

17 12 6 3 4 42
Epigraphy equivalent equivalent
20 Art and 187

Architectur
17 12 6 3 4 42
e of Tamil
Nadu
21 Theatre 188
Traditions
17 12 6 3 4 42
in Tamil
Nadu
ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSE

COURSE CODE: ADP DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO:15
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSES
One-Year Advance Diploma Course (Code: ADP): The Advance Diploma Courses in Language shall be open to
person(s) (i) who have passed at least the School Certificate Examination of Visva-Bharati or its equivalent
examination of a recognized University or Board (ii) whose first language is other than the language selected for study
and (iii) who have passed the Diploma Examination of Visva0bharati in the same language or an equivalent
examination in the language concerned of a recognized university/ Board/ Institution.
Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity
Sl Subject Code For UR candidates For OBC candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
1 Italian 178 Candidates who have Candidates who have 17 12 6 3 4 42

passed a one year passed
2 Russian 179 Diploma course in the 17 12 6 3 4 42
a one year Diploma
3 Pali 180 Language concerned or course in the language 17 12 6 3 4 42
an equivalent concerned or an
4 Sanskrit 181 examination from any equivalent 17 12 6 3 4 42
other recognized examination from any
5 Santali 182 Universities or other recognized 17 12 6 3 4 42
Institutions. Universities or
6 Marathi 183 17 12 6 3 4 42
Institutions.
7 Arabic 954 17 12 6 3 4 42
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR ADMISSION TO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA
COURSES
The following categories of persons shall be eligible to apply for admission to Certificate, Diploma and Advanced
Diploma Courses in languages if they fulfil the conditions laid down in clauses-1),2) &3) above: (i) Full time regular
students of Post-graduate, Under-graduate, Pre-degree Course and registered Ph.D. students of Visva-Bharati.(ii)
Regular full-time members of the Staff of Visva-Bharati. (iii) Other persons of the following specifications, if
approved by the Upacharya, Visva-Bharati, on the basis of the recommendation of the Adhyaksha, Bhasha-Bhavana.
An ex-student having pursued a full time course and thereby obtained Diploma/ Certificate/ Degree of Visva-Bharati
residing within Territorial limits of the University and one who is not registered as a student in any other institution. A
certificate has to be produced regarding residential status of the applicant from local Self-Government.
Employees of State and Central Governments, employees of other Statutory Bodies, both state and Central, residing
within 8 km. radius of the University with no objection certificate from their employers. A certificate has to be
produced regarding residential status of the applicant from the local Self-Government.
Project staff in Visva-Bharati with recommendation of the relevant Project Director/ Principal Project Investigator.
Person not belonging to any of the above categories but residing within 8 km. radius of the University and are not
enrolled as students in any other institution. A certificate has to be produced regarding the residential status of the
applicant from local Self-Government.
Note: Since all the courses mentioned above are part-time language courses, students admitted to such courses shall be
treated as “PART TIME”. They will be entitled to restricted library facilities and they shall not enjoy any other
facilities normally extended to the regular full-time students. Regular students opting for a part-time language course
also will not be entitled to extra/ double library facility.
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One-Year Course for Foreign Students
COURSE CODE: CFS DURATION: 1YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 17
ONE-YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS UNDER BHASHA BHAVANA
There is a provision for one-year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or
its equivalent and satisfy certain criteria, set for admission to the course concerned. The courses are offered in the
following subjects:
Bengali: (Code: 194)
Hindi: (Code: 195)
Odia: (Code: 196)
Tibetan: (Code: 197)
Sanskrit language and literature: (Code: 198)
Date and Time of Admission will be announced in the University Admission Portal:
https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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VIDYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Code: 02
Vidya Bhavana the keystone of Tagore’s concept of Visva-Bharati as a centre of Indian Culture, is now the major
faculty of the University with eight major departments, one women’s study centre and one subsidiary unit are
functioning under it. It offers regular courses of study both at the under-graduate, and post-graduate levels as well as
research facilities in its constituent Departments of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Bhavana has one
archaeological museum.
Visiting Professors and scholars from all over the world regularly visit Vidya-Bhavana where exchanges of ideas open
up new areas of research to which significant contributions have been made. Thus, Vidya-Bhavana holds the promise
of going ahead towards establishing National Integration and world peace through religious and cultural harmony,
dissemination of learning and values of human dignity, self-sacrifice and universal brotherhood.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONOURS)]

COURSE CODE: BA COURSE CODE NO: 21
DURATION: THREE YEARS (SIX SEMESTERS)
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONS.)] COURSES
1. UR and OBC Candidates : Passed Higher Secondary examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent,
subject to fulfillment of the requirements regarding subject combinations and marks in respect of the
department concerned as shown in the table in next page.
2. SC & ST Candidates: Passed Higher Secondary examination under 10+2 pattern or its equivalent, subject to
fulfillment of the requirements regarding subject combinations of the department concerned.
Intake
Eligibility
Subject Code
Criteria Int./ TOTA
For UR Candidates & U OB SC ST EWS Tota
Ext. L
OBC Candidates R C l SEAT
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate and 60% in
Ancient Indian History at +2 level
History,
Or 70% marks in
Culture &
Archaeology aggregate for students who
10 6 4 2 3 25
(AIHC&A) have English, Social
201 Science, Science, Ext.
Philosophy, Classical
Languages at +2 level 50
OBC: 55% marks in
Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
History at +2 level
or
63% marks in aggregate
for students who have
English, Social Science,
Science, Philosophy,
Classical Languages at +2
level
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UR: 60% marks in
aggregate in any stream at Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
Comparative +2 level
Religion 202
*for Internal students 55%
marks in aggregate at PD 50
Level Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
OBC: 54% marks in
aggregate in any stream at
+2 level
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate with pass marks
in Mathematics at +2 Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
level.
OBC: 54% marks in
Economics 203 aggregate with pass marks
in Mathematics at +2
level.
But if a student did not 50
have Mathematics as a Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
subject at the HS level or
did not pass in the said
examination in
Mathematics, she/he will
not be admitted in the
Economics Honours
Course.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate and
60% marks in Geography Ext. 12 8 4 2 3 29
with pass marks in
Economics/ Statistics or
Mathematics at +2 level.
OBC: 54% marks in
Geography 204 aggregate and 54% marks
in Geography with pass
marks in Economics/ 58
Statistics or Mathematics
at +2 level.
*Geography should be Int. 11 8 5 2 3 29
core/ major subject, not an
additional or optional
subject.
(ii) Students from Science
Stream must have
Geography in their +2
level as major subject
having 54% marks and
54% marks in aggregate
with pass marks in
Mathematics/ Statistics.
UR: 60% marks in
aggregate 25
Ext. 10 7 4 2 2
and 60%in History at the 50
History 205 +2 level. Or 60% in
English for those who do
not have History at the +2 Int. 10 6 4 2 3 25
level.
OBC: 54%marks in
History at the +2 level. or
54% in English for those
who do not have History
at the +2 level.
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UR: 65% marks in
aggregate and 60% marks Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
in Philosophy or 70 %
marks in aggregate in any 50
Philosophy 206 stream at +2 level.
OBC: 58.5% marks in 10 7 4 2 2 25
aggregate and 54% marks Int.
in Philosophy at or 63 %
marks in aggregate in any
stream at +2 level.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES [B.A. (HONS.)] FOR

INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Integrated Students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate in the Pre-
Degree (PD) Examination 2022 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfilment of departmental requirements will be considered
for admission strictly in order of merit of CUET score.
SL. No. Name Of The Course Eligibility(if any) Total Intake

Department Title
AIHC&A Ancient Indian - 75
Civilization
Economics& Politics Economics Must have economics or Geography 60
or Math at HS/PD level
Political science Must have Political science or
Sociology or Economics at HS/PD 60
level
Education Education - 150
Geography Geography - 30
History History - 75
Philosophy & Comparative Philosophy - 40
Religion
Comparative - 40
Religion
Women’s Studies Women’s Studies: -
Understanding the 20
Concept and
Challenges
*All B.A. (Hons.) students shall be required to study “Foundation Course” in Tagore Studies and
“AECC” course in Environmental Studies.
POST-GRADUATE (M.A.)
COURSE CODE: MA COURSE CODE NO: 22
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE [M.A.] COURSES THROUGH ADMISSION
TESTS
1. UR and OBC Candidates: Honours Graduate of recognized universities under 10+2+3 or its equivalent in
relevant discipline are eligible to apply for admission, subject to fulfillment of departmental criteria
(Separate for UR and OBC Candidates) as detailed in the table below.
2. SC & ST Candidates: Honours Graduate of recognized universities under 10+2+3 patterns or its equivalent.
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Subject Eligibility Criteria Intake

Code For UR Candidates For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
55% marks in Hons. 49.5% marks in Hons. Subject
Ancient Indian Subject concerned
History, Culture & 55% marks in Hons. 49.5% marks in Hons. in
Archaeology in History History
208 60% marks in Hons 54% marks in Hons. in any 23 16 9 4 6 58
(AIHC&A) in any other Social Social Science subject
Science subject 63% marks in Hons. in
70% marks in Hons. Science subject
in any Science 63% marks in Hons in any
subject 70% marks in Indian languages
any Indian languages
Comparative Religion 209 55% Marks in Hons. 49.5% Marks in Hons. 20 13 8 4 5 50

Subject Subject
Economics 210 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject 20 13 8 4 5 50
concerned with at concerned with at least 45
least 50% marks % marks
Geography 211 60% marks in the 54% marks in the Hons. 26 17 10 5 7 65
Hons. Subject Subject concerned
concerned
55% marks in B.A. 49.5% marks in B.A. Hons.
History 212 Hons. in History in History (Ancient, 23 16 9 4 6 58
(Ancient, Medieval or Medieval or Modern)
Modern)
Philosophy 215 60% marks in Hons. 54% marks in Hons. Subject 23 16 9 4 6 58
Subject
Honours Graduates Honours Graduates in
in Anthropology with Anthropology with at least
at least 50% marks 45% marks from a 13 9 5 2 3 32
Anthropology 216 from a recognized recognized University under
(M.A./M.Sc) University under (10+2+3) pattern or its
(10+2+3) pattern or its equivalent
equivalent
Communication & 213 Honours/Major in any Honours/Major in any 23 16 9 4 6 58
Journalism subject subject
MODALITIES FOR PREPARING MERIT LISTS FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES THROUGH
ADMISSION TESTS
Modalities for preparing merit lists for admission to M.A. courses through admission tests.
Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (Out of 100) in the relevant
Admission Test subject to fulfilment of Departmental criteria as shown in above Table. The qualifying marks in
Admission Tests shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates. There shall be no eligibility marks in
case SC/ST candidates.
Admission to MA in Communication and Journalism will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks
secured in the written test (50 marks) and Viva (50 marks) put together. Attendance in both written test (50 marks) and
Viva is compulsory for all the candidates.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.A. COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
All candidates qualified in the B.A. (Hons.) Examination of Visva-Bharati, 2022 are eligible for admission. No
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PhD
COURSE CODE:PHD DURATION: 3-6 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 28
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO
Ph.D. COURSES
Sl. Name of the Department Area of Specialization (If any) Total Intake
No. (code)
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
1. Economics (252) Indian Agriculture, Development
Policy, Trade Theory, Health
2 1 1 1 1 6
Economics, Environmental
Economics
2. Geography (253) (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
3. Anthropology (256) Biological Anthropology, Social-
cultural Anthropology 1 1 1 1 0 4
4. Centre for Journalism & Mass (No Vacancy)
Communication (257) 0 0 0 0 0 0
5. AIHC&A (251) Socio-Economic History, Historical

Archaeology, Prehistory, Landscape
3 2 1 1 1 8
Archaeology, Epigraphy, Gender
Studies, Art and Architecture
6. History (254) Medieval or Modern History 2 1 1 1 0 5
7. Philosophy & Comparative Vedanta/ Contemporary Indian
Religion (255) Philosophy/ Philosophy of Religion,
Social & Political Philosophy/ 2 1 1 0 1 5
Religious Studies, Feminist
Philosophy/ Ethics/ Gender Issues
8. Women Studies (No Vacancy) 0 0 0 0 0 0
As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline in page no. 35
ONE YEAR COURSE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

COURSE CODE:CFS DURATION: 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 27
There is a provision for one year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or its
equivalent and satisfy certain criteria, set for admission to the course concerned. The courses offered in the following
subjects.
 Survey of Ancient Indian Culture (I and II) (Code: 231) by Department of AIHC&A.
 Modern Indian Culture with special reference to Rabindranath and Mahatma Gandhi (Code: 232) by
Department of History
 Ancient Indian Philosophy and Culture (Code: 234) by Department of Philosophy & Comparative Religion.
https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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SIKSHA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES
Code: 03
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science) was originally an undergraduate college for teaching Humanities subjects,
which during 1961-1963 was expanded to include in its curriculum B.Sc. (Honours) courses in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany. The M.Sc. programme in these subjects was introduced during 1963-
1964. Finally, due to reorganization of the courses of studies in the Humanities and Science subjects, all the
Departments in Science teaching undergraduate and post graduate courses were brought under Siksha- Bhavana
(Institute of Science) in 1972.
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), consists of nine Departments and two Centres, viz. the Department of
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, Computer & System Sciences, Biotechnology and
Environmental Studies, Integrated Science Education & Research Centre and the Centre for Mathematics
Education. All these Departments run both teaching and research programme and have been awarding B.Sc.
(Honours) degree in seven subjects, M.Sc. degree in ten subjects as well as Ph.D. degrees in the aforementioned
subjects.
Students of Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme are admitted from regular science stream only having Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in their XI and XII classes. Fifteen (15) out of thirty one (31) students
admitted to the course will be provided (according to merit) DST INSPIRE scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-per month
along with mentorship support of Rs. 20,000/- annually for carrying out summer research internship during
vacation period as per the following guidelines. According to Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt.
of India (www.online-inspire.gov.in), INSPIRE scholarship is provided to a student who is either top 1% in XIIth
standard examination of any state/Central Board or within 10,000 All India Rank (AIR) in JEE (Main)/JEE
(Advanced) or KVPY Scholar/International Olympiad Medalist/ JBNSTS Medalist/NTSE Scholar and pass-out of
current year.
Siksha-Bhavana has earned national and international recognition over the last decades due to the sincere efforts of
its dedicated teachers and brilliant students. Several research projects in the front line areas of science funded by
agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST, BNRS, ICAR, ICMR, DBT, MNES and DAE are in progress.
Department of Zoology has been awarded with the Centre for Advanced Study programme of the UGC and
COSIST grant for improvement of infrastructural facilities. DST has awarded the FIST grant to the Departments of
Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Environmental Studies, Biotechnology and Integrated Science.
The Departments of Mathematics, Chemistry and Botany were awarded with Special Assistance Programme of
UGC. The Department of Mathematics has been receiving NBHM Library grants for more than twenty years.
National and international seminars, symposia and workshops are organized regularly by various departments
under Siksha-Bhavana with support from DST, UGC, INSA, CSIR, DAE and other national agencies.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (HONOURS)]

COURSE CODE: BSC COURSE CODE NO: 31
DURATION: 3 YEARS (SIX SEMESTERS)
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (HONS.)] COURSES
1. All candidates seeking admission to under graduate courses should pass the pre-degree or equivalent
examination under 10+2 pattern with at least three subject out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life
science/ Biological science, Statistics and Computer Science and fulfil the Departmental criteria as shown in
Table below.
2. NTS Scholars: Regular NTS Scholars (Certificate issued by the NCERT, New Delhi) may be admitted
directly on supernumerary basis to B.Sc. (Honours), subject to fulfilment of the Departmental criteria as
shown in the Table below.
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Total Intake (External & Internal)

Eligibility Criteria for UR, OBC, SC & ST O E
Subject Code Ext./ U Total
Candidates B SC ST W TOT
Int. R Seat
C S
UR: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 60%
marks in Chemistry with pass marks in
Mathematics at +2 level Ext. 11 8 4 2 3 28
OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54%
Chemistry 301 55
marks in Chemistry with pass marks in
Mathematics at +2 level
Sc& ST: Passed in Chemistry & Mathematics at Int. 11 7 4 2 3 27
10+2 level
UR: Minimum 70% in aggregate and 75% marks in
average of Physics and Mathematics at +2 level
Ext. 10 6 4 2 3 25
OBC: Minimum 63% in aggregate and 67.5%
Physics 302 marks in average of Physics and Mathematics at +2 50
level
SC & ST: Passed in Physics & Mathematics at Int. 10 7 4 2 2 25
10+2 level

marks in Mathematics at +2 level
Ext. 12 8 4 2 3 29
Mathematic
303 marks in Mathematics at +2 level 58
s
SC & ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level
Int. 11 8 5 2 3 29

marks in Statistics and pass marks in Mathematics
OR 60% marks in aggregate and 60% marks in Ext. 4 3 2 1 1 11
Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2 level
Statistics 304 OBC: Minimum 54% marks in aggregate and 54% 22
marks in Statistics and pass marks in Mathematics
OR 54% marks in aggregate and 54% marks in
Mathematics if Statistics is not offered at +2 level Int. 5 3 1 1 1 11
SC & ST: Passed in mathematics at 10+2 level

UR: (i) Minimum 65% marks in aggregate in 10+2
examination; (ii) Must have Mathematics as a paper
in 10+2 examination and qualified in the paper; (iii) Ext. 6 4 2 1 2 15
Minimum 65% marks in Mathematics or 75% in
Computer Science/ Information Technology
Computer OBC: (i) Minimum 58.5% marks in aggregate in
305 10+2 examination; (ii) Must have Mathematics as a 30
Science
paper in 10+2 examination and qualified in the
paper; (iii) Minimum 58.5% marks in Mathematics
or 67.5% in Computer Science/ Information Int. 6 4 3 1 1 15
Technology
SC & ST: Passed in Mathematics at 10+2 level
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marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+2
level Ext. 9 5 3 2 2 21
Botany 306 marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+2 42
level
SC & ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Int. 8 6 3 2 2 21
Science at 10+2 level

marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+2
level Ext. 8 6 3 2 2 21
Zoology 307 marks in Life Science/ Biological Science at 10+2 42
level
SC & ST: Passed in Life Science/ Biological Int. 9 5 3 2 2 21
Science at 10+2 level
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO B.Sc. (HONOURS) COURSES FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
Integrated students from two Schools of Visva-Bharati seeking admission to under graduate courses should pass the
pre-degree Examination’ 2022 of Visva-Bharati, with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Life Science/Biological Science, Statistics and Computer Science and fulfill the Departmental criteria as shown in
Table above.
Generic Elective course offered in B.Sc. (Honours) Courses:

Students seeking admission to B.Sc. (Honours) courses shall be required to take one subject as Core and
maximum two Generic Elective subjects.
S.L No. Name of the Department Course Title Total Intake
1 Botany Botany 40
2 Chemistry Chemistry 80
3 Computer & System Sciences Computer & System Sciences 25
4 Mathematics Mathematics 70
5 Physics Physics 50
6 Statistics Statistics 25
7 Zoology Zoology 50
* All B.Sc. (Hons.) students shall be required to study “Foundation Course” in Tagore Studies and
“AECC” course in Environmental Studies.
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FIVE-YEAR INTEGRATED M.Sc.
COURSE CODE: MSC COURSE CODE NO: 32
DURATION: FIVE YEARS (TEN SEMESTERS)
Instructions to the candidates for Five-Year (Ten Semester) Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Earth &
Environmental Science/ Life Science/ Mathematics/ Physics at ISERC
1. Eligibility criteria for admission to Five-Year (Ten Semester) Integrated M.Sc. at ISERC: Candidates seeking
admission to Five-Year Integrated M.Sc. Programme should pass the pre-degree or equivalent examination
under 10+2 pattern with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in their XI and XII classes and fulfill
the Departmental requirements as shown in table below.
Eligibility Eligibility Criteria Intake

Eligibility
Subject Code Criteria for UR Criteria for for SC & ST
OBC Candidates U OB SC ST EW TOTA
Candidates
Candidates R C S L
UR: Regular Science students secured at least 60% marks in
aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2)
examination.
Five-
317 OBC: Regular Science students secured at least 54% marks in
Year
aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII (10+2) 12 8 5 3 3 31
Integrate
examination.
d M.Sc.
SC&ST: Regular Science students passed in Pre- degree or
equivalent examination under 10+2 pattern.
*Also the students should have passed in each of the four
subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
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POST-GRADUATE [M.Sc.]
COURSE CODE: MSC COURSE CODE NO: 32
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. COURSES
All candidates seeking admission to M. Sc. courses should be B.Sc. (Honours) graduate in the respective subject under
10+2+3 pattern or equivalent examination, subject to fulfilment of Departmental requirements as shown in table below.
Eligibility criteria for admission to M.Sc. Course [Two-years (Four Semesters)] in Biotechnology: As per the criteria
required for appearing in the GAT-B test 2022 conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad under DBT
(GOI) subject to fulfilment of Departmental requirements as shown in table below.
Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to M.Sc. courses:
M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and
Zoology: Admission will be on the basis of merit list prepared based on the marks secured (Out of 100) in the relevant
written Admission Test, subject to fulfilment of the Departmental criteria as shown in Table below. The qualifying
marks in Admission Test shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates. There shall be no eligibility marks
in case of SC/ST candidates.
M.Sc. in Biotechnology Course: Admission will be on the basis of panel of successful candidates list from GAT-B test
2022 conducted by Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad subject to fulfilment of the departmental
criteria as shown in table below. This year, RCB, Faridabad has entrusted the conduct of GAT-B 2022 to National
Testing Agency (NTA). Applicants should frequently check the RCB website https://rcb.res.in/GATB/ for updated
information.
General criteria for admission to M.Sc. courses for integrated students Candidates qualified in the B.Sc. (Honours)
Examination of Visva-Bharati’ 2022 are eligible for taking admission to the corresponding M. Sc. courses. No
Eligibility Criteria Intake

Subject Code
For UR Candidates For OBC For SC & ST UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Candidates Candidates
Physics 308 50% marks in 45% marks in Passed in B. Sc 26 17 10 5 7 65
Hons. subject Hons. subject Honours
Chemistry Minimum 50%
309 marks in Hons. 45% marks in Passed in B. Sc 26 17 10 5 7 65
Subject. Hons. Subject. Honours.
Mathematics 310 60% marks in 54% marks in Passed in B. Sc 29 19 11 6 7 72
Statistics 311 45% marks in 40.5% marks in Passed in B. Sc 11 8 4 2 3 28
Zoology 312 55% marks in 49.5% marks in Passed in B. Sc 22 14 8 4 5 53
50% marks in 45% marks in Passed in B. Sc
Botany 313 Hons. subject Hons. subject Honours 22 14 8 4 5 53
Minimum 50% Minimum 45%
Computer Science marks in marks in
314 aggregate in aggregate in B.Sc. Passed in B. Sc 18 12 7 3 5 45
B.Sc. Hons. in Hons. in Honours
Computer Computer
Science. Science.
Minimum 55% Minimum 49.5%
Environmental marks in B.Sc. marks in B.Sc. Passed in B.Sc.
Science 315 (Hons)./B. (Hons)./B. (Hons)./B. 14 9 5 2 3 33
Sc.(Ag.)/B. Sc.(Ag.)/B. Sc.(Ag.)/B.
Tech./B- Pharm Tech./B-Pharm Tech./B-Pharm
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Minimum 55% in Minimum 49.5% Passed in any
any branch of in any branch of branch of Life
Life Science Life Science Science under
under 10+2+3 under 10+2+3 10+2+3 pattern or
pattern or pattern or equivalent
equivalent equivalent examination
Biotechnology 316 examination examination system. 8 5 3 2 2 20
system system
Two year Two years
bachelor degree Two year bachelor bachelor degree
will not be degrees will not be will not be
recognized for recognized for recognized for
admission to this admission to this admission to this
program. program. programme.
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PhD
COURSE CODE: PHD COURSE CODE NO: 33
DURATION: 3-6 years
Instructions to the candidates for admission to Ph.D. Programme at different departments / Centres:
Candidates seeking admission to different departments should fill-up separate application forms.
Eligibility criteria for admission to Ph. D. Programme:
All candidates seeking admission to Ph. D. programme should have a M.Sc. degree or a professional degree
declared equivalent to the M.Sc. degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever
grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an
Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or
incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing,
accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions and qualified in the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET)
conducted at the level of individual Departments/Centres under Siksha Bhavana. However, candidates who have qualified
UGC- NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/GATE/teacher fellowship holder or who have passed
M. Phil programme at Visva-Bharati are exempted from the entrance test. The qualifying marks in the entrance test will be
50% and the syllabus of the entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those
belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of applicant’s as per the
decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th
September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are
permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace marks procedures. However, a
differently-abled applicant belonging to either of the reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)) shall
not get double benefit of being SC/ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) as well as differently- abled in the above
relaxation.
As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline in
page no. 35
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AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. COURSES
Name of the Department Total Intake

(code) Area of Specialization (If Any)
Biotechnology (331) Microbial Technology 1 1 1 1 1 5
Plant microbe Interaction
Mycology & Plant pathology (2) 1 1 1 0 1 4
Botany (332)
Pharmacognosy (1)
Cytology and plant tissue culture (1)
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Natural Products
Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Reaction
Chemistry (333) Modeling
Polymer Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry, Hydoro- and
metallogels
Physical Chemistry
Computational Chemistry and Catalysis 14 10 6 3 4 37
Solvation Thermodynamics
Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
Surface Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Photochromatic Materials
Computer Science Graph of Algorithms/ approximation 3 2 1 1 1 08
(334) algorithms (01) Graph mining, Social
Network Analysis, Language Processing
(02) Area unspecified (05)
Molecular Spectroscopy (02)
2 2 1 1 1 07
Electrochemistry (02)
Integrated Science Inorganic Chemistry/ Material Science (01)
(340)
Molecular Biology (02)
Nonlinear Differential Equations, Fractional

Differential Equations
Mathematical Pharmacology
Soft Set Theory
Fuzzy Functional Analysis
Algebraic theory of semirings, linear algebra over
Mathematics (336)
semirings, Algebraic Coding Theory
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, Mathematical
models of Plasma Motion, Magneto 7 5 3 2 2 19
hydrodynamics, Plasma Physics
Applied Dynamical Systems
Theoretical and Numerical Partial Differential
Equations, Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Simulation
of Incompressible Viscous flows
Complex Analysis
Particle Physics - Phenomenology (01)
Condensed Matter Physics/ Nano-science-
8 5 3 2 2 20
Experiment/ Simulations (03)
Condensed Matter Theory/ Material Science
Physics (337)
(Simulations) (02)
Quantum optics / Laser Physics /Nonlinear optics
(05)
Cosmology (02)
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Electronics (01)
Nuclear Physics - Experimental (04)
Observational X-ray Astronomy (02)
Reliability Analysis, Industrial Statistics, Bayesian
Statistics (338) Inference 1 1 0 0 0 02
Distribution Theory
Fish Biology & Aquatic Toxicology (02)

3 2 1 1 1 08
Molecular Endocrinology & Reproductive
Zoology (339)
Physiology (01)
Insect genomics and Proteomics (02)
Behavioral ecology & microbial ecology (02)
Endocrine disruption (01)
Date and Time of Admission Test: will be announced in the University Admission Portal:
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SANGIT BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA)
CODE: 04
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore always acknowledged the rightful place of Music and Dance in his scheme of
education. He regarded the language of sound and movement to be the highest means of self-expression
without which people remain inarticulate. Himself being a composer of great originality, he wrote Music
Drama, Dance-Drama and more than 2000 songs to fit where human emotions come to play.
At present Sangit-Bhavana imparts training in Rabindra Sangit, Hindustani Classical Music Vocal and
Instrumental (Esraj, Sitar, Tabla, Pakhawaj), Manipuri Dance, Kathakali Dance, Rabindra Nritya, Drama
and Theatre Arts. For exceptionally qualified post-graduates, there is scope for research. Sangit-Bhavana
has been participating and performing regular functions and festivals like Bengali New Year’s Day, Tagore
Week (Rabindra-Saptaha), Varshamangal, congregational services of Poush, Spring Festivals etc.
Sangit-Bhavana tries to carry on the rich traditions ushered by Dinendranath Tagore, Bhimrao Shastri,
Indira Devi Chaudhurani, Santidev Ghosh, V. V. Wazelwar, Dhruva Tara Joshi, Sushil Kumar Bhanja
Choudhuri and Sailajaranjan Majumdar. Some of the noted exponents from Sangit Bhavana–-Asesh
Bandyopadhayay, Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Nimai Chand Boral, Suchitra Mitra, Nilima Sen, Kelu Nair,
Haridas Nair, Arambam Amubi Singh, Indranil Bhattacharya, Ranadhir Roy , K. Jatindra Singh and other
eminent personalities.
UNDER-GRADUATE (BACHELORS IN PERFORMING ARTS)

COURSE CODE: BPA COURSE CODE NO: 41
Department of Intake Capacity
Rabindra Sangit, Code Eligibility
Dance and Drama
Course B. P. A.
(Honours) in:
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at
+2 level. UR OB SC ST EW Tot
Rabindra-Sangit 401 For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate C S
at +2 level
The students appearing at the H.S. 19 13 7 3 5 47
(10+2) or equivalent examination in
Manipuri Dance 402 the last 3 years may apply for B. P. 12 8 5 2 3 30
A. (Hons.) course with proper
Kathakali Dance 403 document(s) for admission and 8 5 3 2 2 20
Drama & Theatre Arts 404 appear at the admission test. If 10 7 3 2 3 25

selected, the said candidates may be
admitted only on production of H.S.
(10+2) mark sheet with requisite
marks as stipulated above.
Rabindra Nritya 405 Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST 14 9 5 3 4 35
& PWD candidates.
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Department of Hindustani Intake Capacity
Classical Music: Course Code Eligibility
B. P. A. (Honours) in:
For UR: 45% marks in aggregate at +2
HCM level. UR OBC SC ST EWS Tot
For OBC 40.5% marks in aggregate at +2
Vocal
level
406 The students appearing at the H.S. 12 8 5 2 3 30
(10+2) or equivalent examination in the
Sitar last 3 years may apply for B. P. A.
(Hons.) course with proper document(s)
407 for admission and appear at the 5 3 2 1 1 12
admission test. If selected, the said
Esraj 408 candidates may be admitted only on 5 3 2 1 1 12
production of H.S. (10+2) mark sheet
Tabla 409 with requisite marks as stipulated above. 10 7 3 2 3 25
Relaxation is applicable for SC, ST &
Pakhawaj 410 PWD candidates. 6 4 2 1 2 15
Modalities of Admission to Sangit Bhavana:

1. CUET qualified candidates will be eligible for the admission TEST for B.P.A. (Hons.) in the
Department of HCM and RSDD, Sangit Bhavana.
2. The Sangit Bhavana General Admission test marks in Music, Dance and Drama will be based on the
performance in practical test and viva conducted by the Bhavana. The entrance test will be evaluated
out of 100 marks.
3. The final admission will be given as per merit list prepared on combined score of CUET and
Evaluation/Admission test (practical/viva) conducted by the Sangit Bhavana with 50:50 ratio i.e. equal
weightage.
Differently abled persons (Divyangan) -Candidates with DA (previously PwD) are not eligible to apply for-
1. Vocal Music (Hindustani Classical Vocal & Rabindra Sangit) Deaf & Dumb.
2. Instrumental Music (Sitar, Tabla & Pakhawaj) Deaf & Hand Disable.
3. Drama and Dance subjects – Visually handicapped, Deaf & Dumb, Hand and Leg Disabled.
LIST OF GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (GEC) TO BE OFFERED BY THE DIFFERENT
DEPARTMENTS
Sl No. Name of the Department Subjects Total Intake
Rabindra Sangit 50
Manipuri dance 25
1. Rabindra Sangit, Dance & Drama Kathakali Dance 20
Drama & Theatre Arts. 30
Rabindra Nritya 40
H.C.M. Vocal 40
Sitar 20
2. Hindustani Classical Music Esraj 20
Tabla 20
Pakhawaj 20
Note: A Candidate applying for the B.P.A. (Hons.) Course shall have to take any one of the above mentioned
subjects as Generic Elective Course, along with Core/Hons. Subject as per the syllabus Sangit-Bhavana.
All B.P.A. (Hons.) shall be required to study “Foundation Course” in Tagore Studies and “AECC” course in
Date, Time and details of Admission Test conducted by Bhavana will be announced in the University
Admission Portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN PERFORMING ARTS)

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COURSE CODE: MPA COURSE CODE NO : 42
DURATION : 2 YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBLE CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY
Rabindra Eligibility Intake Capacity
Sangit, Dance
Code
& Drama For UR For OBC
Course MPA UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
candidates Candidates
Rabindra- 425 Candidates Candidates may
20 13 8 4 5 50
Sangit may apply apply who have
Manipuri 426 who have 55% 49.5% Marks in
14 9 5 3 4 35
Dance Marks in three three years BPA
Kathakali 427 years BPA (Hons.)/B.A.
(Hons.)/B.A. (Hons.) Degree 9 6 3 2 2 22
Dance
Drama & 428 (Hons.) in Music with
Degree in Honours in 12 8 5 2 3 30
Theatre Arts
429 Music with relevant
Honours in subjects in last
Rabindra relevant 3years 14 9 5 3 4 35
Nritya subjects in last
3years
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBLE CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Hindustani Eligibility Intake Capacity
Classical Music
MPA Code
For UR For OBC
Courses in: UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
candidates Candidates
430 Candidates Candidates
may apply may apply
HCM Vocal who have who have 14 9 5 3 4 35
55% Marks 49.5% Marks
in three in three years
Sitar 431 years BPA BPA 6 4 2 1 2 15
Esraj 432 (Hons.)/B.A. (Hons.)/B.A. 6 4 2 1 2 15
Tabla 433 (Hons.) (Hons.) 7 5 2 1 2 17
Degree in Degree in
Pakhawaj 434 Music with Music with
Honours in Honours in
relevant relevant 7 5 2 1 2 17
subjects in subjects in
last 3years last 3years
Modalities followed for admission:
On the basis of performance in practical test of the subject concerned. The entrance test will be evaluated out
of 100 marks. For UR students the qualifying marks will be 30% and for OBC candidates the qualifying
marks will be 27% while there will be no qualifying marks in case of the SC/ST candidates. The admission
will be given strictly as per the Merit List on the basis of performance in practical test.
Differently abled persons (Divyangan) -Candidates with DA (previously PwD) are not eligible to apply for-
1. Vocal Music (Hindustani Classical Vocal & Rabindra Sangit) Deaf & Dumb.
2. Instrumental Music (Sitar, Tabla & Pakhawaj) Deaf & Hand Disable.
3. Drama and Dance subjects – Visually handicapped, Deaf & Dumb, Hand and Leg Disabled.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO M.P.A. FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
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All candidates qualified in the B.Mus (Hons.) examination of Visva-Bharati, current year are eligible for
admission. No provisional admission will be allowed.
Note:
For calculation of percentage of aggregate marks secured by the candidate whose statement of marks does
not show the aggregate, marks secured by the candidate in all the subjects offered and as shown in the mark
sheet will be considered.
The original documents and their photocopies must be produced only at the time of admission.
The merit list for admission will be notified on the University website and Sangit-Bhavana notice board.
*Admission of foreign National/International candidates in all regular courses will be supernumerary.
PhD
COURSE CODE : PHD DURATION : 3-6 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 46
No Vacancy of Ph.D seats for admission in 2022.
CERTIFICATE COURSE
COURSE CODE: CRT COURSE CODE NO: 43 DURATION: TWO YEARS
General Eligibility Criteria for admission to Two-year Certificate Course in Rabindra Sangit/Manipuri
Dance/Kathakali Dance/Rabindra Nritya/Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)/ Hindustani Classical Music
(Instrumental) in Sitar/Esraj/Tabla.
 Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination,
 Staff, Staff-ward and Students of Visva-Bharati
 Residents living within the radius of 8 Kms of Visva-Bharati. (University Premises)
Two-year Certificate Course Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
Rabindra Sangit 441 51 34 19 9 12 125
Manipuri Dance 442 12 8 5 2 4 31
Kathakali Dance 443 12 8 5 2 4 31
Rabindra Nritya 444 12 8 5 2 4 31
Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) 446 25 17 9 5 6 62
Sitar 447 8 5 3 1 1 18
Esraj 448 8 5 3 1 1 18
Hindustani Classical Music (Instru.) in: 449 8 5 3 1 1 18
Tabla
Note: The notification regarding admission in 2-year Certificate courses will be published separately.
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COURSE CODE : CFS DURATION : 1YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 45
There is a provision for one-year Course for Foreign students who have passed Higher Secondary
examination or its equivalent examinations and satisfy certain criteria set for admission to the course
concerned. The courses are offered in the following subjects:
Rabindra Sangit (455) Manipuri (456)/Kathakali Dance (457) Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) (460)
Sitar (461)/Esraj (462)/ Pakhawaj (463)/ Tabla (464)
Course Total intake
One-Year Course for Foreign Students 15
SHORT TERM COURSE IN ESRAJ

COURSE CODE NO: 47
Short term training Courses in Esraj (code. 411) at Centre for Esraj under Sangit Bhavana
The practical courses are offered for
30 days;
90 days;
180 days;
One year
Two years.
a) The candidate seeking admission to any of the above courses can go through the requisite admission
test(s)
b) The foreign nationals seeking admission to any of the above regular courses can go through the
require Admission Tests(s) or can send video recording (in electronic digital format) of performance
in the related field for assessment.
Admission of Foreign Nationals/International candidates to all regular courses will be supernumerary.
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KALA BHAVANA
(INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS)
CODE: 05
Kala-Bhavana is an internationally well-known and distinguished institute for Visual Arts training and
research in India. This institute, which gave shape to the culture-specific modernism initiated by
Rabindranath Tagore and carried forwarded by the commitment and wisdom of Nandalal Bose, Benode
Behari Mukherjee, Ramkinkar Baij and their contemporaries, has richly contributed in giving a valid
direction to individual art activity in contemporary social space. More recently several eminent artists and
scholars attached to Kala Bhavana have been keeping the tradition alive by their personal visual experience,
fresh exposure and openness for experiments.
Its academic programme is broad –based; it introduces the students to a vast repertoire of techniques and art
forms backed by the knowledge of history of art. The studio practice, lectures, discussions and exhibitions
keep the art atmosphere of the faculty alive, where the students get ample opportunity to sharpen their
individual sensibilities and future prospectus.
UNDER-GRADUATE (BACHELLORS OF FINE ARTS)

COURSE CODE : BFA COURSE CODE NO: 51
DURATION: FOUR YEARS (EIGHT SEMESTERS)
DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum Eligibility
Name of the Course Code Duration
For UR candidates For OBC candidates
BFA 4 years (1 year

Pass in Class 10+2 or Pass in Class 10+2 or
501 Foundation + 3 years
(Bachelor in Fine Arts) equivalent equivalent
Specialization
BFA 4 years (1 year

Foundation + 3 years 65% marks in Class 58.5 marks in Class
(Bachelor in Fine Arts) 505
Specialization in Art 10+2 or equivalent 10+2 or equivalent
History of Art History)
INTAKE FOR UNDER-GRADUATE (BFA)/DIPLOMA COURSE

Course Intake Capacity Intake Capacity
for Indian Students for Foreign Students
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL Total
BFA & DFA in:
Painting/ Sculpture /Graphic 23 15 8 4 5 55 Supernumerary
Art/ Design & History of Art
Note:
1. Specialization subject will be offered by the respective Departments after foundation course as per
choice and merit.
2. Subject code 501 and 505 has identical course content for the first two semesters and is called
‘Foundation Course’.
3. Admission through subject code 505 is meant for BFA Course with a pre- opted specialization -
History of Art. In this case a candidate does not have the option of choosing any other
specialization stream in the Third Semester.
4. Admission through subject code 501 will also be eligible for opting History of Art as specialization
from Third Semester.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
(1) Clearing CUET – 2022 Compulsory
(2) Those clearing CUET 2022 and opting for the Fine Arts course in Kala Bhavana will have to appear
in additional test conducted by Kala Bhavana of Practical/Portfolio presentation and Viva (60%
marks in Practical/Portfolio Presentation and 40% marks for Viva).This additional Kala Bhavana Test
will take place within a couple of weeks from the date of publication of CUET results.
(3) The final admission will be given as per merit list prepared on combined score of CUET and Kala
Bhavana conducted admission test with 50:50 ratio i.e. equal weightage.
(4) For BFA/DFA: Date, Time and details of Admission Test Conducted by Bhavana will be
announced in the University Admission Portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
Sl. Eligibility
Name of the Department Course Title Total Intake
No. (if any)
1 Painting Painting - 12
2 Graphics (Printmaking) Graphics (Printmaking) - 10
3 Sculpture Sculpture - 10
4 Design (Textile) Design (Textile) - 08
5 Design (Ceramics & Design (Ceramics & - 08
Glass) Glass)
6 History of Art History of Art - 10
* All B.F.A. students shall be required to study “Foundation Course” in Tagore Studies and “AECC” course
in Environmental Studies.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
1. All applications should be made through the Joint Registrar, Academic Research, Visva-Bharati in
the prescribed format available in the Visva-Bharati website. They may also apply through ICCR
(Indian Council for Cultural Relations) along with their portfolio of works.
2. Foreign students are requested to apply before the stipulated dates as instructed by the Academic
and Research cell.
3. Foreign candidates applying for History of Art in BFA/MFA level or Bridge course level from
non-English speaking countries should submit score card in any internationally accepted English
Language Test (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, etc.).
4. BFA/DFA while applying for BFA/Dip no need of mentioning the subject. Only mention the
COURSE CODE. However subject (Honours) will be opted in 3rd Semester on the basis of the
result of 1st. & 2nd. Semester as per Ordinance. Specialization subject can only be offered for both
Indian and foreign students for BFA & Dip course completing the Foundation course on the basis
of choice & merit.
Date, Time and details of Admission Test Conducted by Bhavana will be announced in the University
Admission Portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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POST GRADUATE (MASTERS IN FINE ARTS)
COURSE CODE : MFA COURSE CODE NO: 52
DURATION: TWO YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
Name of the Subject Code Duration Minimum Eligibility
Painting 515 55% marks 49.5% marks
/Corresponding grade in /Corresponding grade in
Graphic Art 516 BFA or equivalent BFA or equivalent
(Printmaking) degree(minimum 4 years degree(minimum 4 years
Design (Ceramics & 517 course)from a course)from a recognized
Glass) recognized University/Institution
University/Institution
Design (Textile) 518
Sculpture 520 2 years
History of Art 519 55% marks 49.5% marks
/Corresponding grade in /Corresponding grade in
BFA in Art History or BFA in Art History or
equivalent equivalent
degree(minimum 4 years degree(minimum 4 years
course)from a course)from a recognized
recognized University/Institution
ADVANCE DIPLOMA COURSE

COURSE CODE: ADP COURSE CODE NO: 54 DURATION: TWO YEAR
Minimum Eligibility
Name of the Subject Code Duration
Painting 527
Graphic Art 49.5% marks
528 55% marks /Corresponding
(Printmaking) /Corresponding grade in
grade in BFA or equivalent
BFA or equivalent
2 years degree(minimum 4 years
Design (Ceramics & 529 degree(minimum 4 years
course)from a recognized
course)from a recognized
Design (Textile) 530 University/Institution
Sculpture 531
BRIDGE COURSE IN HISTORY OF ART

COURSE CODE: BCH COURSE CODE NO: 56 DURATION: THREE YEARS
Name of Minimum Eligibility

Code Duration
the Course For UR Candidates For OBC candidates Intake
Bridge 535 3 Years (1 55% Marks /Corresponding 49.5% Marks Consolidated

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course in year Bridge grade in Bachelors or, /Corresponding grade in figure shown in
History of Course + 2 Masters degree level from Bachelors or, Masters the MFA table
Art leading Years any discipline other then degree level from any
to M.F.A. Regular Art History/Art Criticism discipline other then Art
MFA Course from a recognized History/Art Criticism from
in History of University/Institution a recognized
Art) University/Institution
INTAKE FOR POST-GRADUATE (MFA) /ADVANCED DIPLOMA (ADFA) COURSES

Specialization Subject M.F.A./ Ad. UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT Foreign
Dip. In Fine Students
Art
Painting 20
09 05 03 02 03 22
Painting (Mural) 2
Sculpture 12 05 03 02 01 01 12
Graphic Art (Printmaking) 19 08 05 03 01 02 19
Design: Ceramic & Glass 12 05 03 02 01 01 12 Supernume
rary
Design: Textile 12 05 03 02 01 01 12
Bridge Course in History of Art 14 06 04 02 01 01 14
MFA in History of Art 14 06 04 02 01 01 14
Total Intake in M.F.A. & Advanced
105 44 27 16 8 10 105
Diploma in Fine Art (ADFA)
TWO-YEARS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN DESIGN

COURSE CODE: CRT DURATION: 2 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 55
Name of the Code Minimum eligibility Intake Capacity for Indian Students Intake All
Course Capacity total
for Foreign
Students
For UR For OBC UR OBC SC ST EWS Total
candidates candidates
Certificate
Course in Design
(Craft Design: School Final / School Final /
532 10 6 4 2 2 3 24
Textile/Floor/Fest class 10Passed class 10Passed
ival/Stage
Decoration
ONE YEAR COURSE FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

COURSE CODE : CIS DURATION : 1 YEAR COURSE CODE NO: 58
Minimum eligibility
Name of the Subject Code For OBC candidates Intake
For UR candidates
Intake
Painting 546 Bachelor degree Bachelor degree from 3 in each Department
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Graphic Art (Print-making) 547 from recognized recognized University
University other other than Fine
Design (Ceramic & Glass) 548 than Fine Arts/Visual Arts
Design (Textile) 549 Arts/Visual Arts
History of Art 550

Sculpture 551

COURSE CODE: CFS COURSE CODE NO: 57 DURATION: ONE YEAR
Name of the Subject Code Minimum Eligibility Intake Modalities of Selection
Painting 540
Graphic Art 541
(Printmaking)
Based on portfolio of
Design (Ceramic & Glass) 542 Pass 10+2 or 3 in each
works/Original writings/
equivalent Department
Design (Textile) 543 essays for History of Art
History of Arts 544

Sculpture 545
PhD
COURSE CODE : PHD DURATION : 3-6 YEARS COURSE CODE NO: 59
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME
NET, JRF in respective subject or any other equivalent Research Eligibility test
Name of the Department (Code) Area of Specialization (If Total Intake
Any)
Design (Ceramic & Glass) (564) 2 1 1 0 0 4
Design (Textile) (564) 1 1 0 1 1 4
Department of History of Art (563) 1 1 0 0 0 2

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MODALITIES FOR PREPARING MERIT LIST FOR ADMISSION TO DIFFERENT COURSES
THROUGH ADMISSION TESTS
Course Written Practical Presentation of Total

previous works
& Viva-Voce
Certificate Course in Design × 100 100 200
One Year Course for Indian Students × 100 100 200
OneyearCasualCourseforIndian Students ( Art 100 × 100 200
History)
One Year Course for Foreign Students × × × ×
B.F.A. × 180 120 300
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B.F.A. History of Art 180 × 120 300
Diploma in Fine Arts × 180 120 300
M.F.A. × 200 100 300
M.F.A. in History of Art 180 × 120 300
Advance Diploma in Fine Art × 200 100 300
One Year Bridge Course (leading to MFA in 180 × 120 300
History of Art Course
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

All applications should be made through the Joint Registrar, Academic and Research, Visva-Bharati, in the
prescribed format available in the Visva-Bharati website. They may also apply through ICCR (Indian
Council for Culture Relations) along with their portfolio of works.
Foreign students are requested to apply before the stipulated dates as instructed by the Academic and
Research cell.
Foreign candidates applying for History of Art in BFA/MFA level or Bridge course level from non-English
speaking countries should submit score card in any internationally accepted English language Test (IELTS,
TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, etc.).
Date and Time of Admission Test will be announced in the University Admission Portal:
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PALLI SAMGATHANA VIBHAGA
INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION
CODE: 06
Palli Samgathana Vibhaga was established at Sriniketan by Rabindranath Tagore in 1922 with the primary
objective to bring back life into villages making the rural folk self-reliant, self-respectful, acquainted with
the cultural tradition of their own country and competent to make efficient uses of modern resources for the
improvement of their physical, intellectual and economic conditions.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
The Department of Social Work is situated at Sriniketan under Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (PSV) (Institute
of Rural Reconstruction).The Department offers BSW (Hons.), MSW, Ph.D and Diploma programmes. The
Department also conducts research and evaluation studies including training on specific themes as and when
required by Government and other agencies.
There is a placement Cell in the Department over the past 20 years, and the Department has been
successfully organizing placement for MSW students in development and corporate organizations in India.
PALLI CHARCHA KENDRA (DEPARTMENT OF RURAL STUDIES)

Palli Charcha Kendra was founded as a teaching department in 1977 under the Institute of Palli Samgathana
Vibhaga. It offers courses at UG and P.G. level in Rural Studies. The course has curriculum of compulsory
field-work in villages. It conducts research on various aspects of life of the rural people and also has a Ph.D.
programme.
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING (RURAL EXTENSION CENTRE)
The Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (Rural Extension Centre, REC) is one of the oldest and
vibrant departments under Visva-Bharati. It has been actively engaged in improving the condition of the
villagers since its inception from 1922 by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore himself. The objective of the
Department is “to bring back life in its completeness into the villages, making them self-reliant and self-
respectful, acquainted with the cultural traditions of their own country and competent to make an efficient
use of modern resources for the improvement of their physical, intellectual and economic conditions” as
envisaged by Gurudev Tagore. Considering the growing demands of the society, Department of Lifelong
Learning & Extension (REC) has adopted an integrated approach to work in three vital areas viz. Teaching,
Research and Extension & Field Outreach Programme.
SILPA-SADANA
Silpa-Sadana, a Department under Palli Samgathana Vibhaga at Sriniketan is a pioneering institute in India
in developing and revitalizing cottage industries and craft. It was set up in 1922 as an integral part of
Tagore’s Sriniketan experiment on Rural Re-construction. It is well known for its technical training and
production activities in craft based trades for benefit of the rural sector since its inception. The Department
has workshop facilities, classroom, library, basic computer facilities, laboratories, studio etc. required for
the training programmes. It also has a sales emporium to sell the products made by the trainees, staff and
workers of Silpa-Sadana. The department offers courses in Bachelor of design, Masters of design, PhD,
Certificate and Short-term courses.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

UNDER-GRADUATE [BSW (HONOURS)]
COURSE CODE: BSW COURSE CODE NO: 61
DURATION: THREE YEARS (SIX SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO BSW COURSE

Intake
Subject Code Eligibility
UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
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Passed Higher Secondary or equivalent
BSW (Honours) examination during 2021 and 2022 with
601 60 % marks (for UR) & 54% marks (for
Bachelor Degree OBC) in Science/ Commerce/ Humanities
in Social Work except vocational stream of Education. 16 11 6 3 4 40
Candidate will be selected on the score of
CUET-2022.
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School system 4 2 1 1 1 9

Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in aggregate
in the Pre-Degree (PD) Examination 2022 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfillment of departmental
requirements.
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK)

COURSE CODE: MSW COURSE CODE NO: 62 DURATION: 2 YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MSW COURSE
Intake
Subject Code Eligibility UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Passed Bachelor degree (Honours) or

equivalent during 2021 and 2022 with 50%
marks (for UR) & 45% (for OBC).
Candidates should be from any one of the

following streams: Social Work/ Science/
Commerce/ Humanities.
The candidates from Humanities stream must

have any one of the following subjects:
MSW
History, Ancient Indian & World History,
Economics, Sociology, Anthropology,
Nutrition and Home Science, Psychology,
Two years Master Political Science, Geography, Philosophy,
degree in Social Religion, Management, Human Development,
Work 602 Education, Journalism and Mass 22 15 8 4 6 55
Communication, English, Rural Studies &
Physical Education.
BSW students of Visva-Bharati with

complete results are eligible for admission
to MSW course as an integrated part of
Social Work Education offered by the
department.
Modalities of Admission:
Marks of admission test will be 100 (Written 50 +G.D. 30+ Viva 20). Each candidate has to appear all the three phases
(written, GD and Viva) of test in order to qualify. If someone is absent in any of the tests (written, GD and Viva), he or
she will be disqualified? Qualifying marks for admission is 30% for UR and 27% for OBC candidates. Eligibility marks in
case of SC/ST candidates will be as per Govt. Rules.
Date of Entrance Test will be published in the University Website / University admission portal.
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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISABILITY STUDIES
COURSE CODE: PGDDS COURSE CODE NO: 70 DURATION: 1 YEAR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO PGD COURSE
Intake
Code Eligibility
Subject UR OBC SC ST EWS TOT
Two Semester Post Graduate Passed graduation or equivalent

Diploma leading to PGD in examinations in 2020, 2021 and 2022 with
Disability Studies 619 45% marks in any discipline. Admission
of SC/ST/OBC and Persons with
6 4 2 1 2 15
Disability will be as per GOI rules of
relaxation for such category.
Modalities of Admission
Entrance Test and Personal Interview (online/Offline)
Date of Entrance Test will be published in the University Website/University admission portal.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL EXCLUSION & INCLUSIVE POLICY

COURSE CODE: PGDEIP COURSE CODE NO: 70 DURATION: 1 YEAR
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO PGD COURSE
Intake
Two semester Post Passed graduation or equivalent
Graduate Diploma 620 examinations in 2020, 2021 and 2022 with
leading to PGD in 45% marks in any discipline. Admission 6 4 2 1 2 15
Exclusion and of SC/ST/OBC and Persons with
Inclusive Policy Disability will be as per GOI rules of
relaxation for such category.
Entrance Test and Personal Interview (online/offline)
Date and Time of Admission Test will be announced in the University Admission Portal:
Note: All foreign students applying to the above courses (BSW, MSW, Diploma Courses in Disability Studies,
Exclusion and Inclusive Policy) will have to appear for aptitude test conducted by the Department of Social Work.
Modalities of Admission: Total marks: 100
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL STUDIES

GENERAL INFORMATION
Palli Charcha Kendra (Department of Rural Studies) erstwhile running only MA in Rural Development has
introduced two courses Bachelor of Rural Studies and Master of Rural Studies (According to Government
of India, MHRD, NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, JULY 5 - JULY 11, 2014 (ASADHA 14, 1936) gazette
notification.)
(1) BRS is an undergraduate course for 3 years (six semesters) to receive Degree of Bachelor in Rural
Studies (BRS); (2) MRS is a postgraduate course for 2 year (Four semesters) to receive Post graduate
degree of Master in Rural Studies (MRS)
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This programme is primarily meant for all those who would like to acquire higher education and are
interested to work in the field of rural studies. Students completing these courses would not only be self
sufficient but will be well equipped to compete with students of various disciplines of Development Studies.
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UNDER-GRADUATE [BRS (HONOURS)]
COURSE CODE: BRS COURSE CODE NO: 63 DURATION: 3 YEARS (SIX SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO BRS COURSE
Sl. Intake capacity

No. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria
Candidates from Science stream,
Commerce stream and Social
Science stream (having pass marks
at least three subjects from the
followings: Economics, Political
Science, History, Geography,
Sociology, Anthropology,
Philosophy, Education,
Psychology, Home Science and
BRS Agriculture) are eligible to apply.
(Honours) 10 6 4 2 3 25
Qualifying marks
1. 603
Bachelor For UR Candidates:
of Rural Passed Higher Secondary level
Studies examinations with 50% Aggregate
and with minimum 50% in English
For OBC Candidates:
Passed Higher Secondary level
examinations with 45% Aggregate
and with minimum 45% in English
In case of SC/ST candidates,
admission will be as per university
rules.
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School system 10 7 4 2 2 25

1. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in
aggregate in the Pre-Degree (PD) Examination 2022 of Visva-Bharati subject to fulfillment of
departmental requirements.
2. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2022.
3. SC & ST reservation quota for admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati School system will
be considered as per rules.
4. A student who has passed the school leaving Examination from Visva-Bharati Board, in the current year
i.e. 2022 only will be considered as an Integrated Student.
POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN RURAL STUDIES)

COURSE CODE: MRS COURSE CODE NO: 64 DURATION: 2 YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MRS COURSE

Sl.No. Subject Code Eligibility Criteria Intake capacity
Honours graduates –
Science; Political Science;
Master of Geography, economics,
1. Rural 604 Sociology, Management,
Studies Commerce and Technology
(MRS) graduates; Rural studies; 20 14 7 4 5 50
Rural development; Social
work; Development studies;
graduate from Agriculture.
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All candidates qualified in
BRS Honours examination
of Visva-Bharati2022 are
eligible for admission
directly
Modalities of Admission: There will be written admission test only. Total marks = 100. Qualifying marks of admission is
as noted under general guidelines in this prospectus.
Date, Time and details of Admission Test conducted by the department will be announced in the University Admission
Portal in due course: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Admission of Foreign students will be made as per University rules.

Sl. No. Name of the department Course Title Eligibility(if any) Total Intake
1. Social Work Social Work - 45
2. Palli Charcha Kendra Rural Studies - 30
(Rural Studies)
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DEPARTMENT OF LIFE LONG LEARNING AND EXTENSION (REC)
POST- GRADUATE (M.A. IN RURAL MANAGEMENT)
COURSE CODE: MRM COURSE CODE NO: 65 DURATION: 2YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO MRM COURSE

Sl.No Subject Code Eligibility Intake capacity
.
1. M.A in Rural Passed Bachelor degree (Honours)

Management or equivalent with 50% marks for
(MRM) UR Candidates and 45% marks for
OBC candidates & pass marks for
605 SC/ST candidates in 10+2+3 15 10 6 3 4 38
pattern from any recognized
University in Social Science/
Science/Technology/Commerce/
Humanities/ Management stream.
Modalities of Admission: There will be written admission test only. Total marks = 100. Qualifying marks of admission is as
noted under general guidelines in this prospectus.
Date, Time and details of Admission Test conducted by the department will be announced in the University Admission Portal
in due course: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
Admission of Foreign students will be made as per University rules.
DEPARTMENT OF SILPA SADANA

UNDER – GRADUATE (B-DES)
COURSE CODE: B.DES. COUSE CODE NO: 66 DURATION: 4 YEARS (EIGHT SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO B.DES COURSE
Applicants who have passed the qualifying public examinations during the last 05 years (including the
current year) will only be considered while seeking admission to Bachelor of Silpa-Sadana.
Intake capacity
B.Des. (Bachelor of Passed 10+2 or equivalent

Design) examination with 60% marks in
aggregate for general
Four years (Eight
Semesters) candidates and 54% marks in
aggregate for OBC candidates.
Specialization offered:
Relaxation will be given to 18 12 7 3 5 45
1. Ceramic and Glass 606 SC/ST & PWD candidates as
2. Furniture and interior per Govt. of India rules.
3.Textiles

Candidates who qualify in the CUET -2022 examinations are required to appear in the Creative Aptitude
Test of 100 marks on physical mode to be conducted by the department.
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score obtained by the candidate in both CUET
and Creative Aptitude Test Conducted by the department with 50:50 i.e. equal weightage.
Date, Time and details of Admission Test Conducted by the Silpa-Sadana will be announced in the
University Admission Portal in due course: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or
www.visva-bharati.ac.in
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POST-GRADUATE (MASTERS IN DESIGN)
COURSE CODE: M.DES COUSE CODE NO: 69
DURATION: 2 YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO M.DES COURSE
Subject Code Eligibility Intake capacity
M. Des. Two Years master 626 Candidates having Graduation of 4-

degree in Textile years (8- Semester) securing at least
60% marks for General Candidates
and 54% marks for OBC
Candidates or its equivalent CGPA
in Design, Fine Arts, Technology in
Textile from any 6 4 2 1 1 14
University/Institution recognized by
UGC/AICTE.
Relaxation will be given to SC, ST,

EWS& PWD candidates as per
Govt. of India rules.

degree in Ceramic & Glass years (8- Semester) securing at least
60% marks for General Candidates
in Design,Fine Arts, Technology in
Ceramics from any University/ 6 4 2 1 1 14
Institution recognized by
UGC/AICTE.


degree in Furniture and years (8- Semester) securing at least
Interior 60% marks for General Candidates
in Design, Fine Arts, Technology in
Furniture & Interior/Architecture 6 4 2 1 1 14
from any University/Institution
recognized by UGC/AICTE.

Modalities of Admission Test:

There will be admission test only of total marks = 100, comprising of common aptitude and discipline
aptitude test. Qualifying marks of admission is as noted under general guidelines in this prospectus.
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PhD
COURSE CODE: PHD DURATION: 3-6 Years COURSE CODE NO: 68
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D.
PROGRAMME
Total Intake
Sl. Name of the Area of Specialization (If Any)
No. Department (code)
Agrarian Transition, Application of Fuzzy

/ Crisp Choice in Rural Studies,
Application of Public Choice in Rural Studies
1 0 0 1 0 2
Department of Labour Economics and Agricultural

0 1 0 0 0 1
1 Rural Studies (641) Economics
Sociology – Area – Development &
Inequality; Religion, Education,
Stratification, Politics and Social Movement 1 0 1 0 0 2
2 Department of Social Work (642) 3 2 1 1 1 8

Silpa Sadana (650)
3 Post-Graduation in Design, Fine Arts, Architecture or Technology

or equivalent in relevant fields from any University/Institution 2 2 1 1 1 7
recognized by UGC/AICTE.
4 Department of Life Long Learning and Extension (644)
1 1 1 0 1 4
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CERTIFICATE COURSE
COURSE CODE: CRT COUSE CODE NO: 67 DURATION: 2 YEARS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO CRT COURSE

Intake capacity
Certificate Course in
i. Artistic Leather Craft 608
ii. Handloom Weaving 610
iii. Pottery 611 Passed Class VIII examination
16 10 7 3 4 40
iv. Wood work 612
v. Handmade Paper 607
Making
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Through test/Interview. For interview candidate should bring Portfolio, Models, and Artefacts made by them. Portfolio may
include any creative works, written, drawn, painted or any samples, photographs taken by them and photographs of the model.
Date, time and venue of the admission test will be notified through university admission portal in due course.
SHORT-TERM COURSE (INDIAN CRAFTS)

COURSE CODE: STC DURATION: SIX (06) MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO STC COURSE
Intake capacity
Short-term Course in Ability to Read and Write in

any language.
i. Print Design 645
ii. Leather Work ***Form will be available from Subject to availability of teacher and seats in
646
the office of Silpa-Sadana, concern discipline.
iii. Natural Dyes 647 PSV, VB, Sriniketan
iv. Wooden Toy Making throughout the year. The filled- Based on the number of applicants, there may be
652 in forms should be submitted at two batches one batch for first six months and
v. Interior Accessories Silpa-Sadana Office another for next six months, after the completion of
653 the first batch.
vi. Paper making
654
vii. Terracotta Jewellery
651
All applicants may admitted subject to verification of the basic documents.
MUSIC UNIT OF PSV

CERTIFICATE COURSE (FOLK MUSIC & RABINDRA SANGIT)
COURSE CODE: CRT DURATION: 6 MONTHS COURSE CODE NO: 67
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO CRT COURSE
Subject Code Eligibility Intake capacity
Six months certificate Passed minimum class 8

course in Application of (eight.)
folk music and Rabindra
Sangit. Candidates for this course
629 will come from villages. The 9 7 4 2 3 25
students & Employees of
different departments of
Visva-Bharati at Sriniketan
Campus are also eligible.
Admission test 50 marks (through Viva-Voce). Qualifying marks for admission is 30% for General and 27% for OBC
Candidates. Relaxation will be given to SC, ST & PWD candidates as per Govt. of India rules.
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PALLI SIKSHA BHAVANA (PSB)
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
CODE: 07
Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) was established on September 1, 1963 as Palli Siksha Sadana
and later renamed as Palli Siksha Bhavana in the Visva Bharati Act. as amended in 1984.
Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) imparts education in Agricultural Sciences both at under
graduate and post -graduate levels. It offers four year (eight semesters) B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture course and
two years M.Sc (Ag.) / M.Sc course in Agronomy, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Horticulture and
Animal Science (Poultry). There are facilities for research leading to Ph.D degree in all branches of
Agricultural Sciences. Apart from teaching and research, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture) is
also engaged in extension activities in the field of agriculture in the surrounding villages and elsewhere.
Rural Agricultural work experience and agro- industrial attachment (RAWE &AIA)and Experimental
Learning (EL) Programmes are compulsory and a part of the academic curriculum for under graduate
students. Other academic support units are Agricultural farm. Horticultural Farm, Dairy and Poultry Farm,
Soil testing Laboratory, Library and Rathindra Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The institute has its own placement
cell.
If a true school is to be founded in India, The school must be from the beginning group. The School will
make use of best methods in agriculture, the breeding of livestock and development of village crafts. The
teachers, students and people of the surrounding countryside will be related to each other with the strong
and intimate ties of livelihood. They shall co-operate to produce all the necessities of their own existence.
Rabindranath Tagore
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc.(Honours) Agriculture]

COURSE CODE: BSG COURSE CODE NO : 71
DURATION: 4 YEARS (EIGHT SEMESTERS)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA &INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO B.Sc. (Hons.) AGRICULTURE COURSE
Course Code Eligibility Intake Capacity
For UR candidates For OBC Candidates U O SC S E To

R B T W t.
C S
B.Sc 701 60% marks at +2 level with a 54% marks at =2 level with a
(Hons.) combination of Physics, combination of Physics, Chemistry,
Agriculture Chemistry, Biology (Life Biology (Life Science) and any one of
Science) and any one of the the following subjects:
following subjects:
Mathematics/Agronomy /Modern 23 16 9 4 6 58
Mathematics/Agronomy/Mo
dern computer computer application/Computer
application/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics
Science/Statistics/ Practices
Informatics Practices
Integrated candidates from Visva-Bharati School System 2 1 1 1 1 6
ICAR quota 11
Jammu & Kashmir Supernumcrary-2
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GENERAL CRITERIA FOR INTEGRATED STUDENTS
1. Integrated students from Visva-Bharati School system securing requisite percentage of marks in
aggregate in the Pre Degree (PD) Examination 2022 of Visva- Bharati subject to fulfilment of
departmental requirements.
2. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained by the candidate in CUET-2022
3. SC & ST reservation quota for admission from integrated students of Visva-Bharati School system will
be considered as per rules.
4. A student who has passed the school leaving examination from Visva-Bharati in the current year i.e.
2022 only will be considered as an Integrated Student.
LIST OF GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) TO BE OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

SL No. Name of the Department Course Title Eligibility (if any) Total Intake
1 Department of Agronomy Principles of Agronomy 50
POST-GRADUATE [M.Sc. (Ag.)/ M.Sc. Animal Science (Poultry)]

COURSE CODE: M. Sc (Ag)/Animal Science (Poultry) COURSE CODE NO : 72 DURATION: 2 YEARS
(FOUR SEMESTERS)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. (Ag.) / M.Sc. ANIMAL SCIENCE
(POULTRY) COURSE: 2022-23
Course Code Eligibility Intake Capacity

For UR candidates For OBC Candidates UR O SC ST EWS Tot.
B
C
Agronomy 702 60% marks of 54% marks of equivalent
equivalent OGPA in OGPA in four years B.Sc Ext 4 2 1 1 1 9
four years B.Sc (Honours) Ag.
(Honours)Ag. Int 2 2 1 - - 5
Horticulture 703 60% marks of 54% marks of equivalent Ext 2 2 1 - 1 6
equivalent OGPA in OGPA in four years B.Sc
four years B.Sc (Honours)Ag./B.Sc.
Int 2 - - 1 - 3
(Honours)Ag./B.Sc. (Hort.) Honours
(Hort.) Honours
Soil Science 704 Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
&
Agricultural 60% marks of 54% marks of equivalent Int 2 1 - - - 3
Chemistry equivalent OGPA in OGPA in four years B.Sc
Agricultural 706 four years B.Sc (Honours) Agriculture Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
Extension (Honours) Agriculture Int 2 1 - - - 3
Genetics and 707 Ext 1 1 1 - 1 4
Plant
Int 1 - 1 - - 2
Breeding
Animal 708 60% marks of 54% marks of equivalent Ext 2 2 1 1 1 7
Science equivalent OGPA BV OGPA BV Sc.A.H/ B.Sc
(Poultry) Sc.A.H/ B.Sc (Honours)Ag./B.Sc
(Honours)Ag./B.Sc (Zoology) Honours/ B.Sc.
Int 2 1 - - - 3
(Zoology) Honours/ (Fisheries) / B.F.Sc
B.Sc. (Fisheries) /
B.F.Sc
Agricultural 709 60% marks of 54% marks of equivalent Ext 1 1 1 - 1 4
Entomology equivalent OGPA in OGPA in four years B.Sc Int 1 1 - - - 2
Plant 710 four years B.Sc (Honours) Agriclture Ext 2 1 1 - - 4
Pathology (Honours) Agriculture Int 1 - 1 - - 2
Total 71
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25% of the intake capacity for each M.Sc (Ag.) Course and M.Sc in Animal Science (Poultry) course will be
admitted from the Internal Students of Palli Siksha Bhavana (PSB), Visva-Bharati who qualifies B.Sc.
(Hons.) Agriculture during the year 2022 (including back and repeater candidates). However, internal
students will have to satisfy the eligibility criteria noted in the above table for the admission. Un-filled seats
under internal quota will be filled-up from the external applicants.
25% of the intake capacity for each M.Sc (Ag.) Course except M.Sc in Animal Science (Poultry) will be
admitted through ICAR
Course Code Intake capacity

Agronomy 702 5
Horticulture 703 4
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry 704 3
Agricultural Extension 706 3
Genetics and Plant Breeding 707 2
Agricultural Entomology 709 2
Plant Pathology 710 2
NOTE:
Students satisfying (a) or (b) or (c) are eligible to apply
(a) Students passed out from State universities/Central universities /State Agricultural Universities/Central
Agricultural Universities/ICAR Institutes.
(b) Students passed out from private universities or affiliated colleges under private /state /central
universities or institutes having ICAR accreditation.
(c) Exemption norms of ICAR
The eligibility criteria for SC and ST candidates shall be pass marks in the respective qualifying
examinations. Other criteria will remain unaltered
The Admission Test (online/offline) for M.Sc (Ag.)/M.Sc in Animal Science (Poultry) will cover subjects
taught in B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture Course or relevant subjects as decided by the departments
concerned.
Modalities of selection for admission
The admission to different M.Sc (Ag.) courses and M.Sc in Animal Science (Poultry) course will be made
strictly on the basis of separate applications made for the subjects concerned.
PWD candidates are also eligible to apply. They should be able to independently carry out the following:
(a) to handle different farm tools & implements, laboratory equipments etc. (b) to carry practical classes.
(c) to attend RAWE&AIA programmes at different villages and organizations which is also an integral part
of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Degree. (d) to follow classroom instructions and lessons normally. If any
specialized aids are required, the expenditure for the same has to be borne by the candidate concerned.
Candidates claiming reservation in any category must attach required proof/ evidence along with
application.
The qualifying marks in admission test for different courses of M.Sc (Ag.)/M.Sc in Animal Science
(Poultry) shall be 30% for UR candidates and 27% for OBC candidates, which may not be applicable in
case of SC and ST candidates.
All the original marks sheet and testimonials along with one set of self-attested photocopies are to be
produced during the time of counseling /admission.
Modalities for preparing merit lists for M.Sc (Ag.). and M.Sc in Animal Science (Poultry) Courses will be
based on marks obtained in admission test out of 100.
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Ph.D
COURSE CODE: PHD COURSE CODE NO: 73 DURATION: 3-6 YEARS
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D PROGRAMME
Name of the Department Code Total Intake

UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
Department of Agricultural
722 1 1 0 0 0 2
Economics
731 1 1 0 0 0 2
Statistics
Department of Soil Science &
723 1 1 0 0 0 2
Agricultural Chemistry
724 1 0 1 0 0 2
Entomology
Department of Plant Pathology 732 1 1 0 0 0 2
Department of Agronomy 726 1 0 0 0 0 1
Department of Horticulture &
729 1 1 1 0 0 3
Post -Harvest Technology
Department of Agriculture
725 2 2 1 1 1 7
Extension
Department of Genetics & Plant
727 1 1 0 0 1 3
Breeding
Department of Crop Physiology 733 1 0 0 0 0 1
Department of Animal Science 721 0 0 0 0 0 0
728 2 1 1 1 1 6
Engineering

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In addition to the guidelines for admission to Ph.D. programme given in clause 1 (b) (i). ICAR -NET
qualified candidates are also exempted from taking admission test.
Dare and Time of Admission will be announced in the University Admission Portal:
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VINAYA BHAVANA
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
CODE: 08
Established in 1946, 26th December as Art Craft and Music Teachers Training Centre and subsequently
developed as a full- fledged Teachers Training College in 1951. Vinaya Bhavana has the objective
of training teachers’ secondary schools as well as academicians committed to the cause of education in its
various forms. Vinaya Bhavana has adopted Tagore’s integrated system of education through which
education, cultural sensitivity and service can be provided to a motley of communities that vary from one
another.
Vinaya Bhavana has three departments i) Department of Education ii) Department of Physical Education &
Sport Science iii) Department of yogic Art and Science. It offers B.Ed, M.Ed. M.A., in Education, B.Sc
(Hons.) in Physical Education, B.P.Ed. M.P.Ed ,B.Sc.(Hons.)in Yoga, M.Sc.Yoga, Post Graduate Diploma in
Yoga and research programmes leading to Ph.D. degree.
The institute has always been a committed participant in the ongoing debate on national /New Education
Policies through its Extension services. It attempts to participate and meaningfully engage with communities
and neighbourhood schools for mutual exchange of progressive, innovative and best practices of education.
The students of this Institute is provided with a very rigorous, serious, guided and supervised internship
programme under the guidance and supervision of experienced and able mentors in the twin schools of
Visva-Bharati as well as other neighbourhood secondary schools and selected schools of Visva Bharati
adopted villages affiliated to West Bengal Board’s CBSE & ICSE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
B.Ed. PROGRAM
COURSE CODE: B.Ed COURSE CODE NO : 81 DURATION : 2 YEARS
SUBJECT CODE: 801 (SEMESTER: FOUR)

Two-year B.Ed. is a regular full time professional program of four-semester recognized
by National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi
Student Intake: 100

Eligibility:
1. Pre-service candidates (internal and external) and in-service candidates seeking
admission to B.Ed. program shall have 50% marks in aggregate [45% marks for OBC
(non-creamy layer) candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates] in three-year
B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Mus. (Rabindra-Sangit/Classical-Vocal) degree with Honours/ Major
from a recognized University/Institution.
2. The candidates shall have studied any of the following subjects in combination at
under-graduation level, one of which is Honours/Major subject: Bengali, English,
Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali, Economics, Geography, History (Ancient/ Modern), Music
(Rabindra-Sangeet/ Classical-Vocal), Philosophy, Mathematics, Statistics, Education,
Physical Science (Physics/Chemistry) and Life Science (Botany/Zoology).
3. In-service candidates shall have at least three years continuous experience as a full
time approved regular teacher in any secondary school recognized by the Central or
any State Government.
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4. Preference shall be given for direct admission to those in-service candidates with at
least three years continuous teaching experience as a full-time teacher from the intern
school (not more than one teacher from each intern school) that has provided facility
for internship at least for last three consecutive years to the B.Ed. interns of the
Department. In case of more than one applicant from a particular intern school,
selection will be done on the basis of service seniority.
Admission Procedure:
Pre-service Candidates
1. External candidates who have passed their Under Graduate examination on or after
2013 shall be eligible to apply (within the Closing Date of submitting Application).
2. Candidates who have qualified their Under Graduate/Post Graduate examination from
2020 to 2022 (within the Closing Date of submitting Application) from Visva-Bharati
shall be treated as internal.
3. In case of appeared candidate, if the candidate fails to upload mark sheet for
qualifying exam within the closing date of application process, the application will be
automatically cancelled. In such case, no claim for refund of application fee will be
entertained.
4. The eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of merit determined by the
aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in three-year B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Mus.
(Rabindra-Sangit/Classical-Vocal) degree with Honours/Major.
5. Selection shall primarily be made on pedagogy subject–wise taking Hons./Major
subject into consideration.
6. In case of tie the general tie-breaking sequence will be followed.
7. Pedagogy subject-wise separate merit list for UR, OBC, SC, and ST will be prepared.
8. General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be
prepared separately.
9. Pre-service OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non-
availability of OBC candidate(s). SC seat(s) will be filled up from ST waiting list in
case no SC candidates are available and vice-versa.
10. In case of any pre-service seat is lying vacant in any pedagogy subject in any internal
or external category (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST), the seat will be filled up first from the same
pedagogy subject and from the same internal or external category (UR/ OBC/ SC /
ST). If the vacancy is not filled up in any category within a pedagogy subject, it will
be transferred to category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ ST), merit list irrespective of pedagogy
subject.
In-service Candidates
1. Selection of in-service candidates will be done on the basis of their service seniority
as well as fulfilment of eligibility conditions 1 &2.
2. In case any in-service seat remains vacant, the same will be filled-in on merit basis
irrespective of Honours/Major subjects from among the external candidates.
3. In-service candidates will make necessary arrangement to draw their salary drawn
from their respective schools.
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DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS
Pre-service: VBU Student
Sl No. Pedagogy Subject Code UR OBC SC ST Total
01 Bengali 821 3 1 1 0 5
02 English 822 3 1 1 0 5
03 Hindi 823 2 1 0 0 3
04 Sanskrit 824 2 1 1 0 4
05 Santali 825 0 1 0 2 3
06 Economics 826 2 1 0 0 3
07 Geography 827 2 1 1 1 5
08 AIHCA 828 2 2 1 0 5
09 Modern History 829 2 1 1 1 5
10 Rabindra Sangit 830 1 1 0 0 2
11 Classical Vocal 831 1 0 0 0 1
12 Philosophy 832 2 1 0 0 3
13 Mathematics 833 3 1 1 0 5
14 Statistics 834 2 1 0 0 3
15 Education 835 2 1 0 0 3
16 Physics 836 3 1 1 0 5
17 Chemistry 837 2 1 1 1 5
18 Botany 838 2 1 1 1 5
19 Zoology 839 2 2 1 0 5
Total 38 20 11 6 75
Seats will be increased for EWS candidates after getting approval from NCTE.
Pre-service: External
Sl.No. Pedagogy Code UR OBC SC ST Total
Subject
1 Bengali 855 0 1 0 1 2
2 English 856 1 1 0 0 2
3 Hindi 857 1 0 0 0 1
4 Sanskrit 858 1 0 0 0 1
5 Economics 859 0 0 1 0 1
6 Geography 860 1 1 0 0 2
7 History 861 1 1 0 0 2
8 Music 862 1 0 0 0 1
(Rabindra-
Sangit&
Classical-
Vocal)
9 Philosophy 863 0 0 1 0 1
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10 Mathematics 864 1 1 0 0 2
11 Statistics 865 1 0 0 0 1
12 Education 866 0 0 1 0 1
13 Physical 867 1 0 0 0 1
Science
14 Life Science 868 1 1 0 0 2
Total 10 6 3 1 20
In-service
UR OBC SC ST Total
2 1 1 1 5
Pre-service Internal + Pre-service External + In-service = 75+20+05 = 100
Documents to be uploaded with the Application Form
 B.A./B.Sc./B.Mus.(Rabindra-Sangit/Classical-Vocal) degree with Honours/Major
consolidated (final) mark sheet and certificate
 Mark sheets of all the semesters in case final mark sheet does not reflect complete
marks of honors/major in a single PDF format
 Caste/PWD certificate, if applicable
 A copy of the No Objection Certificate from the competent authority/ Managing
Committee Resolution regarding their deputation and approval letter from D.I. /
equivalent competent authority for in-service candidates.
 A copy of the No Objection Certificate from the competent authority/ Managing
Committee Resolution regarding their deputation and approval letter for in-service
candidates from intern schools.
 A copy of the Certificate from the competent authority stating that they will be
given study leave during the entire duration of study for in-service candidates.
M.Ed. PROGRAM
COURSE CODE: MED COURSE CODE NO: 82 SUBJECT CODE NO: 802
DURATION: 2 YEARS SEMESTER: FOUR
Two-year M.Ed. is a regular full time professional program of four-semester

recognized by National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi.
Student Intake: 50
Eligibility:
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Candidates seeking admission to M.Ed. program shall have 50% marks [45% marks
for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates] in one of
the following degrees/diplomas from any recognized University/Institution:
a. B.Ed.
b. BA. B.Ed. /B.Sc. B.Ed.
c. B. El. Ed.
d. D. El. Ed.
1. There shall be a M.Ed. ENTRANCE TEST for eligible candidates. Medium of
Entrance Test will be English only.
2. Selection shall be made on the basis of merit determined by the score obtained by the
candidates out of 100 marks. In case of tie the general tie-breaking sequence will be
followed.
3. External candidates who have passed their B.Ed. examination on or after 2013 shall
be eligible to apply (within the Closing Date of submitting Application).
4. Candidates who have qualified their B.Ed. examination from 2020 to 2022 (within the
Closing Date of submitting Application) from Visva-Bharati shall be treated as
internal.
entertained.
6. Selection shall primarily be made on group of subjects-wise (Social Science, Science
and Language) taking into consideration the pedagogy subject in B.Ed., or B.A.
B.Ed./B.Sc. B. Ed., or/B. El. Ed., or/D. El. Ed.
7. Group of subjects-wise merit list for UR, OBC, SC, and ST will be prepared.
8. General merit list for PWD (differently-abled persons), SC, ST, and OBC will also be
prepared separately.
9. OBC seat(s) will be filled up from UR waiting list in case of non- availability of OBC
candidate(s). SC seat(s) will be filled-up from ST waiting list in case no SC
candidates are available and vice-versa.
10. In case of any seat is laying vacant in any group of subjects-wise in any internal or
external category (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST), the seat will be filled up first from the same
group and from the same internal or external category (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST). If the
vacancy is not filled up in any category within a group, it will be transferred to
category-wise (UR/ OBC/ SC / ST), merit list irrespective of group.
Pedagogy Group Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST Total
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Social Science 871 Internal 4 2 2 0 8
External 4 3 1 1 9
Science 872 Internal 4 2 1 1 8
External 4 2 2 0 8
Language 873 Internal 5 2 1 1 9
External 4 2 1 1 8
Total 25 13 8 4 50
Seats will be increases for EWS candidates after getting approval from NCTE.

 B.Ed., or B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed., or / B. El. Ed., or /D. El. Ed. consolidated
(final) mark sheet and certificate
 NCTE recognition certificate of qualifying examination
 Caste/PWD certificate, if applicable
POST-GRADUATE: M.A. (EDUCATION) PROGRAM
COURSE CODE: MAE COURSE CODE NO: 83 SUBJECT CODE NO:

803
DURATION: 2 YEARS SEMESTER: FOUR
M.A. (Master of Arts) in Education is a full time regular four-semester program.
Student Intake: 50
Eligibility:
1. For External Candidates: The external candidates seeking admission to M.A.
(Education) program shall have passed three-year B.A. (Honours/Major) in Education
with at least 50 % marks for UR and EWS, 45 % marks for OBC (non-creamy layer),
and pass marks for SC and ST candidates.
2. For Visva-Bharati University Candidates: The VBU candidates seeking admission to
M.A. (Education) program shall have passed three-year B.A. (Honours) in any other
discipline with Education as a Subsidiary Subject/ B.Ed. each with 50 % marks for
UR and EWS, 45% marks for OBC (non-creamy layer) and pass marks for SC and ST
candidates.
1. There shall be an M.A. (EDUCATION) ENTRANCE TEST for eligible candidates.
Medium of Entrance Test will be English only.
2. Selection shall be made on the basis of merit determined by the score obtained by the
candidates out of 100 marks. In case of tie the general tie-breaking sequence will be
followed.
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candidate(s). SC seat(s) will be filled up from ST waiting list in case no SC
candidates are available and vice-versa.
entertained.
Program Code Intake Capacity
Gen EWS OBC SC ST Total
M.A.(Education) 803 20 5 13 8 4 50

 B.A. (Honours/Major) in Education consolidated (final) mark sheet and
certificate for external candidate.
 B.A.(Honours/Major) in any other discipline with Education as
subsidiary subject/ B.Ed. consolidated (final) mark sheet and certificate
for VBU students
 Caste/EWS/PWD certificate, if applicable
Ph. D.(EDUCATION) PROGRAM
COURSE CODE: PHD DURATION: 3-6 YEARS SUBJECT CODE NO:

851
Student Intake: 9
Eligibility:
Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. program shall have secured 55% marks
in M.A.(Education)/M.Ed. for UR and EWS,50%marks for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy
layer)/ PWD (differently abled persons). In addition, candidates shall fulfill the conditions
laid down in the university guidelines for admission to Ph.D. program, whichever is
applicable.
Area of Specialization UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Curricula Studies -1, Instructional Technology-1, 4 1 2 1 1 9

Epistemological Studies-1, Economics of
Education-1, Teacher Education-1, Art Education-
1, ICT-1, Education for Disabled-1, Meta-
cognition-1
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1. There shall be a Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST for those candidates who have not fulfilled
the eligibility conditions laid down in the university guidelines for admission to Ph.D.
program, whichever is applicable.
2. The qualifying marks in the Ph.D. ENTRANCE TEST shall be 50% for UR and EWS
Candidates. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for the
candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD (differently-abled
persons) category.
3. An Interview/Viva-voce is mandatory for all candidates qualified in the Ph.D.
Entrance Test or with SET/ NET/ JRF/ M.Phil. in Education as per the university
guidelines for admission to Ph.D. program. Merit shall be determined on the basis of
their performance in the Interview/Viva-voce. Specialization-wise merit list will be
prepared.
candidate(s). SC seat(s) will be filled up from ST waiting list in case no SC candidates are
available and vice-versa
 M.A. (Education)/M.Ed./M.Phil. in Education consolidated (final) mark
sheet and certificate
 SET/ NET/ JRF in Education certificate
 Caste/EWS/PWD certificate, if applicable
(All Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to Ph.D. Programme: As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D
ordinance- 2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline in page no. 35)
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE

The traditional programmes of Physical Education activities offered in Santiniketan since the inception of the
Brahmaharyashram underpins the degree programmes in Physical Education in Visva-Bharati. The
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science now boasts at two strong Bachelor Degree courses,
namely, a 3-yar B.Sc. (Honours) in Physical Education and a 2-year B.P. Ed. (Teacher Training) followed by
a 3-year Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) course and Ph.D. Programmes.
The objective of the Department in producing honours graduates in Physical Education is to provide strong
foundation in knowledge and skill to the future teachers and at the same time to extend opportunities to the
aspirants for opting for Exercise and Sport Science-related career opportunities B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. Degree
programmes are offered at par with guidelines of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), India.
Further, the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science has made noteworthy progress in the areas of
research in Exercise and Sports Physiology, Exercise and Sports Biomechanics, Exercise and Sports
Psychology etc. in addition to other studies in the fields of Physical Education and Sports. Due to increasing
importance in Physical Education and Sport for the society, the Department also emphasizes extension
programs in Physical Education offered in the form of recreational Sport or fitness sport or traditional sport.
The mission of the Department of Physical Education is to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable
Physical Education professionals with a holistic understanding of physical, mental and spiritual benefits of
human movement activities.
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UNDER-GRADUATE [B.Sc. (Hons.) PHYSICAL EDUCATION]
COURSE CODE: BSP COURSE CODE NO.:85 SUBJECT CODE: 805

Intake capacity: 50
Course Intake Capacity Total
B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physical Internal 10 7 4 2 2 25
Education External 10 6 4 2 3 25 50
Note: Reservation for integrated students

Up to maximum of 50% seats are reserved for integrated students (students in 2(two) Visva-Bharati schools)
Un-filed integrated seats will automatically be converted to External vacancy.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Educational Qualification: 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level for UR & EWS candidates, 45% marks in
aggregate for OBC candidates and pass marks for SC/ST candidates in aggregate from any recognized
Council/Board/University. Age: less than or equal to 21 year as on 1st July, 2022.
Modalities of admission:
 In addition to score obtained by a candidate in CUET-2022, they are required to appear in the activity/
performance based 100 marks test will be conducted by the department as noted below.
Physical Fitness Test Items:

 50mts Dash
 Standing Broad Jump
 4X10 mts Shuttle Run
 Over Head Back Medicine Ball Throw (Men-3 kg, Women-2kg) and
 1000 mts Run
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score obtained by the candidate in both CUET
and Physical Fitness Test Conducted by the department with 50:50 i.e. equal weightage.
Date, time and details of Admission Test conducted by the Department will be announced in the
University Admission Portal in due Course: http://visvabharatiadmiion.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-
bharati.ac.in
Reservation
Reservation for the candidates will be made as per rules of the Government of India.
Note: Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily any vigorous physical and
sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of the
total credits.
GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) TO BE OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Sl. No. Semester Course Code Course Title
1 Semester- I GE-I Physical Education: History and new horozon
2 Semester-II GE-II Physical Fitness and Skills: HRF Exercises, Track & Field,
Foot-ball, Volleyball, Kho-Kho
3 Semester-III GE-III Life style management and physical activity
4 Semester-IV GE-IV Sports activities: Aerobics, Basketball, Cricket, Gymnastic and
Yoga
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B.P.ED
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)
COURSE CODE:BPD COURSE CODE NO. : 86 SUBJECT CODE: 806
DURATION: 2 YEARS (FOUR SEMESTERS)
As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014
Intake Capacity: 50
Course Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST Total
B.P.Ed. Course 806 25 14 7 4 50
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-
college/Inter-Zonal/District/School competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/
Govt. of India.
Or
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 45% Marks
Or
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as compulsory/elective
subject.
Or
Bachelor’s Degree with 45% marks and having participated in National/Inter University/State Competitions
or secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/District/School completion in sports and
games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/ Govt. of India.
Or
Bachelor’s degree with participation in International competitions or secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in
National/Inter-University competition in sports and games as recognized by respective federations/
AIU/IOA/SGFI/ Govt. of India.
Or
Graduation with 45% marks and at least three years of teaching experience (for deputed in–service
candidates i.e. trained physical education teachers/coaches)
Reservation:
The relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and in the reservation for the
candidates will be made as per the rules of the Government of India and the NCTE guidelines.
sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this program and approximately encompass 50% of the
total credits.
1.Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the Entrance Test with due
weightage for physical fitness and written test.
2.Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.
3.Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in physical performance tests.
4.Appearance in written test and Physical Fitness Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for admission.
5.Distribution of marks in entrance test (maximum 100 marks) will be made on the basis of:
Physical Fitness Test Date of Entrance test:

A
(Candidates are to appear at their own 50 Marks To be announced in the
responsibility and in sports attire)
visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or
B Written Test 50 Marks
Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport
Science
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Reporting Time: 6.30. a.m.
Note: Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily many vigorous physical
and sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of
the total credits.
Documents to produce on Entrance Test (Original proof and a set of copies):

1. Mark sheet of Qualifying Examination passed
2. Date of Birth Certificate
3. Current Medical Fitness Certificate
4. Reservation Certificate, where applicable
5. Highest Sports achievement Certificate (as per NCTE norms)
Admission Procedure
1. Physical Fitness Test: 50 Marks
Test Items:
(a) 50 mts Dash (Speed) (b) Standing Broad Jump (Power) (c) 4X10mts Shuttle Run (Agility) (d)
Over Head Back Medicine Ball Throw (Strength) [Men-3Kg, Women-2Kg] (e) 1000mts Run
(Endurance)
2. Written Test (in English): 50 Marks
Objective Tests related to General Knowledge on Games and Sports and Physical Education curriculum
at undergraduate level.
M.P.ED
(As per NCTE Guidelines, 2014)
COURSE CODE: MPD COURSE CODE NO.: 87 SUBJECT CODE: 807
DURATION: 2 YEARS ( FOUR SEMESTERS)
Intake Capacity: 40
Course Code Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST Total
M.P.Ed. Course 807 20 11 6 3 40
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks
Or
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. ) in Health and Physical Education with at least 50% marks
Reservation in seats and relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination will be as per
the rules of the Government of India and the NCTE guidelines.
sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this program and approximately encompass 50% of the
total credits.
1. Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the Entrance Test with due
weightage for physical fitness and written test.
2. Rankings in entrance test will be made out of 100 marks.
3. Current medical fitness certificate will have to be submitted for appearing in physical performance
tests.
4. Appearance in written test and Physical Fitness Test is mandatory in order to be eligible for
admission.
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5. Distribution of marks in entrance test (maximum 100 marks) will be made on the basis of:
Physical Fitness Test Date of Entrance test:

A
(Candidates are to appear at their 50 Marks To be announced in the
own responsibility and in sports
https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
attire)
Venue: Department of Physical Education & Sport
B Written Test 50 Marks Science
Reporting Time: 6.30. a.m.
Note: Candidates for this course have to be physically fit to undergo compulsorily many vigorous physical
and sports activities as these are obligatory courses of this programme and approximately encompass 50% of
the total credits.
Documents to produce on Entrance Test (Original proof and a set of copies):

1. Mark sheet of Qualifying Examination passed
2. Date of Birth Certificate
3. Current Medical Fitness Certificate
4. Reservation Certificate, where applicable
Admission Procedure
1. Physical Fitness Test: 50 Marks
Test Items:
(a) 50 mts Dash (Speed) (b) Standing Broad Jump (Power) (c) 4X10mts Shuttle Run (Agility) (d)
Over Head Back Medicine Ball Throw (Strength) [Men-3Kg, Women-2Kg] (e) 1000mts Run
(Endurance)
2. Written Test (in English): 50 Marks
Objective Tests related to General Knowledge on Games and Sports and Physical Education
curriculum at B.P.Ed. level.
Ph. D.
COURSE CODE:PHD COURSE CODE NO: 88 DURATION: 3-6 YEARS
SUBJECT CODE: 852
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTAKE CAPACITY FOR ADMISSION TO PHD PROGRAMME

Sl. Name of the Area of Specialization UR OBC SC ST EWS TOTAL
No. Department
(Code)
1. Department of 1. Exercise and Sports
Physical Physiology
Education and 2. Exercise and Sports
02 01 01 01 01 06
Sports Science Biomechanics
(852) 3. Exercise and Sports
Psychology
Eligibility will be as per University Guidelines for Ph. D. As mentioned in this prospectus.
Date of Entrance test: To be announced in the University Admission Portal:
https://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in/ or www.visva-bharati.ac.in
Modalities of preparing merit list for admission to Ph.D. Programme: As per Visva-Bharati Ph.D ordinance-
2016 which is already mentioned under Ph.D general guideline in page no. 35
DEPARTMENT OF YOGIC ART AND SCIENCE

Yoga is an ancient holistic wisdom of India and a practical science which signifies a harmonious
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Integration at all levels of human existence. The essence of yoga is first available in Vedic literatures. All
traditional Indian schools of Yoga advocate a movement towards the perfection of body and mind which lead
to the soul and the almighty.
Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge of classical Indian traditional yoga.
2. To provide scientific knowledge of yoga and to prepare qualified yoga professionals for the world society.
3. To prepare excellent yoga teachers and researchers.
4. To promote health, fitness and wellness.
5. Application of yoga for the prevention, care and rehabilitation of psychosomatic diseases.
6. Application of yoga for the development of Indian Culture, value Education, peace Education and
Harmony within the world society.
UNDER-GRADUATE [B.SC. (HONOURS) IN YOGA]
COURSE CODE: BSY COUSE CODE NO: 84 SUJECT CODE: 809

DURATION: 3 Years (SIX SEMESTERS)
Duration: The minimum duration of the programme will be 3 years (six semesters) and the maximum
duration will be 6 years.
Intake Capacity: 50
Course Intake Capacity
UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Foreign Students
B.Sc.(Hons.) in Yoga 20 13 8 4 5 50 Supernumerary
Modalities followed for admission

Minimum Qualification: The candidate should have completed 12th standard in any discipline from a
recognized board or equivalent and having score in CUET-2022.
a) In addition to score obtained by a candidate in CUET-2022, they are required in the Departmental
Entrance Test (DET) of 50 marks which will consist of two sections as below:
b) Viva – 25 marks
c) Demonstration/Performance – 25 marks
d) Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the combined score by the candidate in both CUET and
Departmental Entrance Test Conducted by the department with 50:50 ratio i.e. with equal weightage.
Date, time and details of Admission Test Conducted by the Department will be announced in the
University Admission Portal in due course:
Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the
GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) TO BE OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Sl.No. Name of the Department Course Eligibility (if any) Total Intake
Title
1. Department of Yogic Art & Science Yoga - 50
POST GRADUATE [MSC IN YOGA]

COURSE CODE: MSY COURSE CODE NO: 80
SUBJECT CODE: 874 DURATION: 2 YEARS
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Intake Capacity:
M.Sc. in Yoga 12 8 5 2 3 30 Supernumerary
Minimum Qualification: The candidate should have completed only B.Sc. (Honours) in Yoga from UGC
recognized university or equivalent Institutions.
a) Performance Test- 50 Marks (Basic Asanas, pranayamas and Shatkarmas etc.)
b) Objective written Test in English – 50 Marks (Based upon B.Sc. (Honours) in Yoga syllabus and
general affairs.)
Modalities of Admission: Admission shall be made on merit basis from the marks obtained in Entrance Test
(Performance test + Written test).
Ranking in Entrance Test will be made out of 100 marks.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN YOGA

Course CODE: PGDY COURSE CODE NO: 80
SUBJECT CODE: 808 DURATION: 1 YEAR
Duration: The minimum duration of the course will be 1 year (two semesters and maximum duration will be
2 years.
Intake Capacity: 49
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga 20 13 8 4 5 50 Supernumerary
The candidate should have completed Graduation (Bachelor Degree) in any stream from a UGC recognized
university or equivalent.
Method of Selection:
The candidates will be selected on the basis of their merits in graduation marks.
Reservation: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the
Date, time and details of Admission Test Conducted by the Department will be announced in the
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES TO SCHOOLS FOR 2022-23
For the academic session 2022-23, Visva-Bharati will admit students in different classes under Schools of
Visva-Bharati.
1. MODALITIES FOR ADMISSION ARE SPECIFIED IN THE RELEVANT SECTION IN EACH
SCHOOLS/BHAVANA.
Students must apply through ONLINE: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in or www.visva-
bharati.ac.in
2. The modalities of Admission Test (wherever applicable), dates, notifications for the different classes will
be informed from time to time on Visva-Bharati Website/ Admission Portal/ School Notice Board.
3. Selection will be made for Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala and Santosh Pathshala through
online/offline lottery system or otherwise and details will be announced in due course through
university admission portal.
4. The qualifying marks of Admission Test shall be 30% for General & EWS candidates and 27% for OBC
candidates (wherever applicable). There shall be no qualifying marks in case of SC & ST candidates.
5. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.
6. Applicants must produce their original final mark sheet of previous examinations and other
relevant documents along with self-attested photo-copies at the time of application to various
classes, failing which his/her candidature will not be considered for admission. In case of online
provisional admission, the original documents will be verified by the Bhavana/ School concerned
during new normal. If any discrepancy is identified during verification, his/her provisional
admission will be treated as cancelled.
7. In case of grading system in 10th board result, the applicants must obtain the percentage of marks for
their grades mentioned in the mark sheets otherwise the minimum marks in the range against the grade
will be considered for the calculation.
8. Candidates coming from other Institution/ Schools must submit Transfer Certificates / School Leaving
Certificates from their respective Institution/ Schools within 3(Three) months from the date of their
admission to the University as per rules; otherwise their admission are liable to be cancelled.
9. Candidates should collect, on their own, information about the exact dates of publication of the results of
the admission tests 2021-2022 from the University website/ Admission Portal /offices of the respective
Schools.
10. Admission to Class XI for the Schools will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary
Level (Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2021 & 2022 (excluding the additional
subject).
11. Total intake capacity printed in the Prospectus for class XI is applicable for the external (Day Scholar/
Residential) candidates only.
12. The candidates must bring Medical fitness certificate from any hospital or doctor with registration
number at the time of admission/ physical class during new normal.
13. The medical Insurance is mandatory. All candidates are requested to pay medical Insurance fee. Amount
will be taken as shown in the School Fee structure in the Prospectus.
14. It is mandatory for all admitted students to be presented in the class (Online/Offline) for first seven
working days from the commencement of class. Otherwise, his/her admission is liable to be cancelled.
15. 15% of intake capacity at the university level will be made available for international students/ foreign
students which will be calculated as supernumerary seats.5% of seats out of the 15% supernumerary
seats for admission of foreign students shall be earmarked for children of Indian workers in the Gulf and
southeast Asia.
16. Applicants are advised to visit Visva-Bharati website: http://www.visvabharati.ac.in or Admission
Portal: http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in for any updates( inclusion/omission) at regular
intervals.
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17. Candidates must be very careful during entry of the marks obtained in the Class X board examinations
on the basis of which merit list will be prepared for class XI Admission. No claimed shall be entertained
subsequently for data entry mistake committed by the applicant at the time of online application.
18. A. Merit List for admission to class XI will be made based on the results of 10th or equivalent
examination.
I. Merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of aggregate marks obtained at the secondary level
(Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2021 & 2022 (aggregate marks will be
calculated excluding additional subject).
II. If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list, preference will be given in the following
order:
a) The candidate securing higher marks in English in class X board examination conducted by a
recognized Board/Council/University/Institute.
b)The candidate senior by date of birth.
Example Sample 1:
Marks obtained: English-90, Bengali-80, Physical Science-95, Mathematics-98, Life Science-90,
Geography-90, History -98, Additional Subject-89. The aggregate marks (English-90, Bengali-80,
Physical Science-95, Mathematics-98, Life Science-90, Geography-90, History -98) is equal to 641.
19.B Merit List for admission to class II - VIII will be made based on the results of Admission Test
(Online/ Offline).
I) Merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of Admission Test.
II) If two or more applicants rank the same in the merit list, preference will be given to the candidate
senior by date of birth.
19. Admit cards for Admission Tests (wherever applicable) to be collected from the respective Schools.
20. Applicants will have to report at least one and a half hours before the commencement of admission tests
if it is conducted through offline mode.
21. All matters of dispute shall be taken to Bolpur Court, District Birbhum under the jurisdiction of Calcutta
High Court.
22. Reservation Guidelines for admission
a. Reservation in admission to all courses of the University shall strictly be done as per
Government of India Rules.
b. Percentage of Reservation: Not less than 5% seats for PWD candidates, 15% seats for SC candidates,
7.5 % seats for ST candidates, 27% seats for OBC candidates and 10% for EWS candidates.
c. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
[UGC (MHRD) order F.No.81-1/2019 (CU) dated 18th January. 2019] CRITERIA OF INCOME & ASSETS:
i. Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose
family has gross annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh) only are to be identified as
EWSs for benefit of reservation, Income shall also include income from all sources i.e., salary,
agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application. Further
candidates whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being
identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:
 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
 Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft and above;
 Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
 Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
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ii. The property held by a “Family” in different locations places/cities would be clubbed while applying
the land of property holding test to determine EWS status.
iii. The term “Family” for the purpose will include the person who seeks benefits of reservation, his/her
parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the and 18
years
Income and Asset certificate issuing Authority and Verification of certificate:
a) The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset
Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and Asset certificate issued by any one of
the following authorities in the prescribed format only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as
belonging to EWS:
 District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional
Deputy Commissioner/1St class stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka
Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner;
 Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate;
 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
 Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides,
b) The officers who issue the certificate would do the same after carefully verifying all relevant
documents following due process as prescribed by the respective state/UT.
c) The crucial date for submitting income and asset certificate by the candidate may be treated as the
closing date for receipt of application.
iv. Relaxation of Marks: 5% marks for PWD candidates and 10% marks for OBC candidates in
minimum qualifying marks/standard. SC/ST candidates passed in qualifying examination shall be
admitted in the order of merit going down the interest merit list up to the point necessary to fulfil
their reservation percentage and no restriction of percentage shall be applicable in this regard.
v. Only ‘non-creamy non layer’ OBC candidates as per ‘Central list of OBC’
(http://www.ncbc.nic.in/user-panel/centralliststateview.aspx)shall get the benefit of reservation in
admission.
vi. PWD, SC, ST and OBC candidates shall have to produce original disability certificate/caste
certificate issued by competent authority at the time of admission.
vii. Any change in Govt. of India Reservation policy prior to the date of admission shall be applicable
during the admission process.
viii. Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled candidates should be issued by appropriate
authorities authorized by the respective Government in this regard within their respective
jurisdictions (e.g. District Magistrate/District Collector/ Additional District Magistrate/ Sub-
Divisional Officer/Sub-Divisional Magistrate)/ Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief
Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate/Revenue Officer not below the rank of
Tehsildar/Deputy Commissioners/First Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Chief Metropolitan Magistrate,
Calcutta/ Collector of Stamp Revenue, Calcutta/Deputy Collector of Land Revenue, Calcutta).
Certificates issued by an appropriate authority, who have been authorized by the Government to
issue such certificates in case of candidates claiming to be Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
candidates and ordinarily residing within such jurisdictions, may only be accepted.
ix. GEN-EWS certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form which should have been
issued on or after 01 January 2022 in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of
India. This is applicable for all programmes.
x. OBC-Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form
which should have been issued on or after 01 January 2022, in consonance with the latest guidelines
of the Government of India.
Differently Abled Persons (Divyangan)

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(Certificates from at least Sub-Divisional level Govt. hospitals are necessary) Minimum degree of disability
should be 40% in order to be eligible for any benefits.
Orthopaedically Handicapped/Locomotor Disability/Cerebral palsy:
The Orthopedically handicapped are those who have a physical defect or deformity which cause an
interference with the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and joints. All cases of orthopedically
handicapped persons would be covered under this category.
Visually Handicapped (Bind and partially blind)
A person inflicted with any of the following disabilities shall be considered;
 Total absence of sight
 With visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses
 With limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degrees or worse
The Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates should possess the latest certificates issued by an authorized
hospital under the Govt. of India/State Governments.
Hearing Impairment/Deafness
The deaf are those in whom the sense of hearing is non-functional for ordinary purposes of life. They do not
hear or understand sounds at all events with amplified speech. The cases included in this category will be
those having hearing loss for more than 60 decibels in the better ear (profound impairment) or total loss of
hearing in both ears.
 Certificate of Category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD etc.) must be produced during counselling. Panel and the
next candidate in the panel will be given the chance.
 Presence of Natural Guardian of a Candidate during admission is desirable.
The Differently abled (PWD) candidates with not less than 40% disability shall be given a relaxation in the
minimum eligibility in the qualifying examination of 5%
23. Application fees:
Category For first Application For 2nd Application to another
school, VB
For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-
For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-
24. ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates have to apply through our online application system http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in

The online application allows the candidate to provide all information and also to upload scanned photograph
(4 cm x 3 cm) and signature.
26. The application fee in case of an online application may be paid by any one of the following ways:
 Candidate can make the payment online using any of the online payment methods of Net Banking,
Debit Card, Credit Card , payment through mobiles (A nominal TDR charge would be applicable).
Candidates would get INSTANT confirmation of their payments and submissions when they pay
through online payment methods as listed.
No Cash payment will be allowed
Prospective candidates are advised to visit Visva-Bharati website/ Admission portal

(http://visvabharatiadmission,samarth.edu.in or www.visva-bharati.ac.in) at regular intervals for updates.
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27. Rights of cancellation or selection/admission lie with the Admission Committee of the Institute
concerned: The University reserves the right to limit the number of eligible applicants to be called for
admission test (wherever applicable).
28. Admission Test Centres: Admission Tests for the school (wherever applicable) will be held at
Santiniketan and Sriniketan. The dates and venues will be notified on the University website/ Admission
portal/Bhavana notice board. In case of online admission test, modalities will be announced on the
University website/ Admission portal/Bhavana notice board. In case of online admission test, modalities
will be announced on the University website/ Admission portal/Bhavana notice board.
29. Important Dates and Times:
Submission of Application (Online) Deadline of all courses
Online publication of Merit list /Rank To be announced in the University Admission

list Portal:(http://visvabharatiadmission,samarth.edu.in or
Admission from First Merit List
Admission from Second Merit List
Commencement of Classes
Details of Counselling Process will be notified in due
course of time
*Not more than one type of relaxation shall be granted to any candidate.
30. The date and the time for admission test in mentioned are tentative and subject to change as per the
decision of the University considering Covid-19 pandemic.
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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PATHA-BHAVANA
Institute of Elementary, Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
CODE NO: 09
Patha-Bhavana, the poets School, was originally founded as Brahmacharya Ashrama in 1901 by
Rabindranath Tagore in the model of Tapovana education. The idea of making it an institute ‘where the
world meets in a single nest’ (vatra viswambhabatyekanidam) led to his growth as a University, Visva-
Bharati in 1922. Brahmacharya Ashrama was later renamed as Patha-Bhavana in 1924. Visva-Bharati was
made a Central University an institution of National Importance in 1951 by an act of the parliament.
Patha-Bhavana still up holds Tagore’s idea of education, which he conceived as a going beyond rote learning
to add to the complete development of an individual. It was, and still is a deviation from other conventional
institutions. Tagore tried to develop a curriculum which would be different from only text based learning.
Facilities are there to let one’s sensitive heart feel a harmony that exists in nature and to be one with it. Joy,
freedom mutual trust, co-operation are the basic principles. At Path Bhavana classes are still held in open
year under the trees. Various activities are designed to help children learn the value of innovation and
creativity. Along with the normal school subjects, students are exposed paintings, Clay modelling, handicraft
and other creative assignments, every student has to take part of music and dance. All those are given equal
importance learning process.
Till today, Ashram Sammilani (students’ Council), founded by the Poet himself in 1912 and important aspect
of his educational idea, aims at developing self- reliance, self-discipline and self-restraint among students. It
has several wings and notable among them are the activities Sahitya-Vibhaga (Literary Unit), Seva Vibhaga
(Social Service), Paribesh Vibhaga (Environment) and Vichar Vibhaga (Judiciary). Attending weekly prayer
meetings at the Upasana Griha, Participating games and sports and different festivals of the University are
the part of the life of a student of Patha-Bhavana.
As was envisaged it is primarily a residential institution, though there is facility to study as a day- scholar it
is a co-educational institution it importance education from K. G. to class XII. The medium of instruction is
primarily Bengali. However facilities of learning in English are provide to students whose mother tongue is
other than Bengali. Students appear in ‘School Certificate Examination’ after Class X and Pre-Degree
Examination after Class XII, both conducted by “Visva-Bharati”.
The academic session for Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala and Patha-Bhavana up to Class X is January to
December every year. The academic session for Pre-Degree course commences in June every year.
ADMISSION TO MRINLINI ANANDA PATHSALA
Mrinalini Ananda Pathsala, established in memory of Rabindranath’s wife Mrinalini Devi, is the nursery unit
of Patha-Bhavana Children move on to Patha-Bhavana on completion of two years of learning at the
Pathsala.
Children are admitted to Mrinalini Ananda Pathshala at 4+ year. An advertisement for admission to
Mrinalini Aananda Pathshala is generally published in the university website www.visva-bharati.ac.in in
September every year. Application Forms can be downloaded from the university website. Candidates are
selected on the basis of computerized random selection in December every year. Classes commence in
January next year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLAS II
Both residential and day scholars are admitted to Class II. The age of the candidates should be 7+ Years. An
advertisement for admission to Class II is generally published in the university website: www.visva-
bharati.ac.in in September every year. Application Forms can be downloaded from the university website.
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Candidates are selected on the basis of an admission test. The admission test is generally held in December
every year. Classes commence in January next year.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO OTHER CLASSES
For admission to other classes [between classes III to VIII], admission will be opened subject to availability
of seats. Necessary notification will be published on the University admission portal in due time.
PRE - DEGREE (10+2)
Online applications are invited for Admission of students to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level). External
residential candidates are admitted to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level) in Patha-Bhavana. For external
admission to class XI in the academic year 2022-23, candidate who have successfully completed the class
10th level Board Examination from any board in the year 2021 & 2022, will be eligible to apply (subject to
fulfilment of eligibility marks).
Course Stream Eligibility Intake Capacity
For UR candidates For OBC candidates U O SC ST EWS Tot
R B
C
Pre-Degree Science 80% marks in 72% marks in 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level) aggregate in aggregate in
Code: 911 Madhyamik Madhyamik Pariksha
Pariksha or or equivalent
equivalent examination
examination
Pre-Degree Humanities 70% marks in 63% marks in 5 3 2 1 1 12
(+2 level) aggregate in aggregate in
Code: 912 Madhyamik Madhyamik Pariksha
Pariksha or or equivalent
equivalent examination
examination
For SC/ST candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination.
Integrated students from Patha Bhavan, Visva-Bharati who have successfully completed the School Certificate
Examination 2022 of Visva-bharati will be admitted directly. For requisite percentage and subject options
candidates are requested to contact Patha-Bhavana Office.
Course of Study and subject offered:

A candidate will have to select two core subjects (with English as one of the subjects) and four elective subjects from the
list given below:
Course Core Subjects Elective Subjects(one from each group)
Pre-Degree Science Any one from Bengali/ Hindi I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics
English(compulsory) II. Biology/ Statistics*
III. Physics
IV. Chemistry
Pre-Degree Any one from Bengali/ Hindi I. Food & Nutrition / Mathematics / Political
Humanities English(compulsory) Science
II. Geography / Philosophy / Statistics*
III. Economics / History
IV. Esraj / Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal)
/ Japanese / Manipuri Dance / Painting
/Rabindra Sangit / Sanskrit / Sitar / Tabla
* For Statistics, Mathematics is compulsory
In addition to the above mentioned core and elective subject the student will have to take a vocational subject
in Class XII from the list of available subject. (The list will be notified later)
Note :
Admission to Class XI for the schools will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary Level
(Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2021 & 2022 (except the additional subject).
Weekly Holidays : Wednesday & Sunday

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SIKSHA-SATRA
Institute of Elementary, Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
CODE NO : 10
Siksha-Satra, an integral part of Visva-Bharati was established on July 1, 1924 as an experimental School at
Santiniketan. The School was later shifted to Sriniketan in the year 1927. Rabindranath had conceived that
Siksha Satra would perform the most signification function of Sriniketan, in helping students to the
attainment of manhood complete in all its various aspects. The primary objective of Siksha-Satra is to
educate one’s limb and mind not merely to be in readiness for all emergencies, but also to be in perfect tune
in the symphony of response between life and the world.
The poet confesses, “… I myself attach much more significance to the educational possibilities of Siksha-
Satra than to the school and college at Santiniketan which are everyday becoming more and more like so
many school and colleges of this country: borrowed cages that treat students’ minds as captive birds whose
sole value is judged according to the mechanical repetition of lessons prescribed by an educational
dispensation foreign to the soil”. He had visualized that the ‘poet’s school’ would one day realize his dreams.
Mahatma Gandhi came to visit Siksha-Satra in 1925 and became so pleased with its activities that he
wanted to borrow the services of the Headmaster of Siksha-Satra for giving shape of his own plan of
Basic Education. The Basic Education of Mahatma Gandhi started in the year 1937. The activities of
the students of Siksha-Satra and the ideals of Rabindranath inspired Gandhi to think in terms of Basic
Education.
In 1982 Siksha-Satra became an independent Unit of Visva-Bharati gaining its complete

administrative control (earlier it was a part of Palli Samgathana Vibhaga). The junior division NCC
unit was opened at Siksha-Satra in 1982, in 1988, Santosh Pathshala, the Kindergarten School at
Sriniketan was opened under the administrative control of Siksha- Satra which later became an
integral part of the School. The students of Santosh Pathshala move on to Siksha-Satra after successful
completion of two years of pre-primary training.
In 1976, when the 10+2 system of education was introduced all over India, Uttar Siksha Sadana came into
existence as a separate unit of Visva-Bharati for classes XI and XII. However, in 2009 the Academic Council
of Visva-Bharati decided that the students will benefit more if they remain within the careful guidance of
their respective schools after completing Class X. As a result, Uttar Siksha Sadana merged with Siksha-Satra
and Patha-Bhavana and, at present, both the schools offer Pre-Degree course for Science and Humanities
Stream.
In respect to objective, curriculum, pedagogy and methodology, Siksha-Satra today functions as a Non-
residential Institution parallel to the other School in Visva-Bharati offering several subjects of study unique
to its nature. The students of Siksha-Satra appear in the School Certificate Examination after Class X and
Pre-Degree Examination after Class XII conducted by Visva-Bharati.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO SANTOSH PATHSALA
In 1988 Santosh Pathshala was established in the memory of Sri Santosh Chandra Majumder, the most
dedicated co-worker of Gurudev Rabindranath, the pioneer, in forming and developing Sriniketan. This
Kindergarten School at Sriniketan was opened under the administrative control of Siksha-Satra which later
became an integral part of the school. The students of Santosh Pathsala move on to Siksha-Satra after
successful completion of two years of pre-primary training. Children are admitted to Santosh Pathshala at the
age of 4+ years. Advertisement for admission to Santosh Pathshala is generally published on the university
website www.visva-bharati.ac.in in September every year. Application forms can be downloaded from the
university website. Candidates are usually selected on the basis of computerized random selection. Classes
normally commence in January next year.
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ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CLASS II
The day scholar students are admitted to Class II. The age of the candidates should be 7+ years.
Advertisement for admission to Class II is generally published on the university website www.visva-
bharati.ac.in in September every year. Application forms can be downloaded from the university website.
Candidates are selected on the basis of an admission test. The admission test is generally held in December
every year. Classes normally commence in January next year.
PRE-DEGREE (10+2)
Online applications are invited for Admission of students to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level). External Day-
Scholar candidates are admitted to Pre-Degree Course (10+2 level) in Siksha-Satra. For external admission
to class XI in the academic year 2022-23, candidates who have successfully passed the class 10th level
Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination from any recognized board in the year 2021 & 2022, will be
eligible to apply (subject to fulfilment of eligibility marks).
Course Stream Eligibility Intake Capacity
For UR For OBC Candidates UR OBC SC ST EWS Total

Candidates
Pre-Degree Science 80% marks in 72% marks in aggregate 6 4 2 1 2 15

(+2 Level aggregate in in Madhyamik Pariksha
Code : 913 Madhyamik or equivalent
Pariksha or examination
equivalent
examination
Pre-Degree Humanities 70% marks in 63% marks in aggregate 6 4 2 1 2 15

(+2 Level) aggregate in in Madhyamik Pariksha
Code : 914 Madhyamik or equivalent
Pariksha or examination
equivalent
examination
For SC/ST Candidates: Pass marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent

examination.
Integrated students from Siksha-Satra, Visva-Bharati, who have successfully passed the School Certificate
Examination 2022 of Visva-Bharati will be admitted directly. For requisite percentage of marks and subject
options, candidates are asked to contact Siksha-Satra Office.
The following table shows the subjects offered in Science and Humanities streams of Pre-Degree course.
Course Core Subjects Elective Subjects (one from each group to be chosen)
Pre-Degree Science 1.English (Compulsory) 1) Mathematics / Food and Nutrition
2. Bengali / Hindi (Any one) 2) Biology / Statistics*
3) Physics
4) Chemistry
Pre-Degree Humanities 1.English (Compulsory) 1) Mathematics / Political Science / Food and Nutrition
2. Bengali / Hindi (Any one) 2) Statistics*/ Philosophy / Geography**
3) Economics / History
4) Rabindra-Sangit / Painting / Tabla / Manipuri Dance /
Japanese / Sanskrit
*For Statistics, Mathematics is compulsory.
** For Geography, Economics or Mathematics is compulsory.
 List of compulsory Vocational Subjects (Any one to be chosen in Class XII )

a) Batik
b) Library Science
c) Physical Education
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d) Tabla***
e) Wood Works
f) Rabindra Sangit***
g) Weaving
h) Elements of Computer Science
***Cannot be Chosen if already opted as an Elective subject.
Note:
Admission to Class XI for Siksha-Satra will be solely on the basis of marks obtained at the Secondary Level
(Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination) in 2021 & 2022 (except the additional subject).
Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday
Registrar
Visva-Bharati
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INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students from abroad are welcome at Visva-Bharati . They may join any regular course of the University or
certain specific course specially designed for the foreign students. Before joining any course of the
University they must satisfy the academic requirements set for the course. They should apply early so that all
formalities may be completed by April, and they can join the course in July/August. They may have
application forms any time of the year from the office of the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Research),
Visva-Bharati.
There is a provision for one-year course for foreign students who have passed the Higher Secondary
examination or its equivalent and satisfy certain criteria set for admission to the course concerned. The
courses are offered in the following subjects:
• A survey of Indian History and Culture
• Culture Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Linguistics
• Modern Indian Culture with special reference to Rabindranath and Gandhi
• Indian Philosophy
• Ancient Indian Philosophy and Culture
• Bengali / Hindi / Odia / Tibetan / Sanskrit language and literature
• Rabindra Literature
• Indian Classics
• Rabindra Sangit
• Dance
• Drama and Theatrical Arts
• Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal or Instrumental :Sitar/ Esraj/Tabla/ Pakhawaj)
• Indian Art(Painting / Sculpture / Graphic Art / Design (Textile) / Design (Ceramic)
• History of Art (Applicant should possess a graduate degree)
Details for admission requirements may be had from the Adhyakshas (Principals) of Bhasha-Bhavana
(Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya-Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social
Sciences), Sangit-Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) and Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts)
for the courses offered.
Research programmes are also open for foreign students. The candidates must obtain clearance from the
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, for studying (especially for research) in India.
Research students recommended by any Government or University and with specific programmes for
investigation approved by proper authorities and accepted by Visva-Bharati are provided with research
facilities and guidance. 15% of intake capacity is made available for international students (i.e., Foreigners,
Non-resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin) as supernumerary seats. The admission is governed by
the rules of the University and the Government of India and subject to availability of hostel seats and
eligibility criteria for the course/subject concerned. The foreign students should submit or mail their
completed applications to the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan-
731235, Birbhum, West Bengal.
For all foreign transactions: State Bank of India, Branch-Santiniketan,

Branch Code-2121, IFSC-
SBIN0002121, SWIFT CODE: SBIN
IN BB343
MICR: 731002003
ADMISSION GUIDELINES
INTRODUCTION
Candidates from all over the world are welcome to Visva-Bharati where the whole world makes its home in a
Single Nest.
Every year foreign nationals are admitted to various programmes of study offered by Visva-Bharati.
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For details of programme/Course and their eligibility criteria please check e-prospectus uploaded on the
website of Visva-Bharati.
AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

The admission of foreign national students is subject to fulfilling minimum eligibility requirement as
prescribed for Indian general candidates and subject to equivalence of qualification at par with Indian
standard. In case, at a later stage, if it is found that the eligibility requirements are not fulfilled, the offer of
admission will be treated as cancelled at once.
a) The candidate must have adequate knowledge of English/ Hindi/ Bengali as per the requirements
of the course.
b) The applicant should have completed at least 17 years of age; there is no maximum age limit for
foreign national in the UG & PG level.
FILLING UP OF ADMISSION FORM htpp://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in

For admission related matters you may contact:
Joint Registrar (Academic & Research)
Visva-Bharati, P.O.- Santiniketan
District- Birbhum, West Bengal
Pin- 731235, Telephone- +91 3463 261853
E-mail: dracad@visva-bharati.ac.in
Please go through the departmental criteria’s and uploaded general instructions before filling up the form.
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION FORM

 Photo Copies of Date of Birth Certificate
 Health Certificate (A Medical Fitness Certificate indicating that the candidate is medically fit and there is
no communicable/infectious disease which renders him/her unfit to study in India from the authorised
doctor or hospital)
 A character certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
 Affix your recent passport size colour photograph in the box provided.
 All relevant certificates/degrees/mark sheets of previous examination passed in support of the eligibility
conditions as prescribed by the University for Admission (self attested).
 Mark-sheets/ Degrees in a language other than English should be got translated into English language
and a copy of the same duly attested should be attached.
 In case candidate in service, a permission letter/leave sanction order from employer for the duration of
programme of study applied for.
 A photo copy of passport (self-attested).
 Kor Kala-Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts) courses:- at least 10Colour photographs of your Art/Work
must be attached in soft version.
 For Sangit-Bhavana (Institute of Music, Dance & Drama) courses:- Audio- Visual/ Audio CDs/Cassettes
must be sent separately to the Principal’s office.
SUBMISSION OF FORM
The duly filled in International Admission Form is to be sent to the Joint Registrar (Academic and Research),
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Pin- 731235 with a bank draft in favour of Visva-Bharati, Santinikrtan payable
at State Bank of India, Santiniketan, IFSC SBIN0002121. Payment can also be made online at the time of
filling up the application form through directed merchant website.
The fee structure is as follows
SAARC Countries NON-SAARC Countries
Rs. 5,000 or equivalent USD Rs. 10,000 or equivalent USD
BEFORE SUBMITTING THE FORM PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING

a) The deadlines for submitting the form.
b) All the required documents are uploaded.
SELECTION PROCESS
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The Online Applications received will be forwarded to the admission committee constituted by the
concerned department/ faculty for screening of applications for foreign nationals. The committees will short
list the applications according to the eligibility requirement, merit and number of seats.
All foreign students applying to any course in Visva-Bharati will have to appear for an admission test
conducted by the Department concerned. The candidate passing the admission test will be considered for
admission to the University subject to compliance of all other admission eligibility criteria.
All foreign nationals with foreign qualifications are required to submit the Equivalence certificate from
Association of Indian Universities(AIU) with the application form. Detailed Guidelines of AIU, New Delhi,
for International Admission are available on: htpp://www.aiuweb.org/Evaluation/evaluation.asp
AIU address is given below:
AIU House
16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg,
New Delhi- 110002, India
Phone- (91)-11-23230059, (91)-11-23232429
Fax : (91)-11-23232131
E-mail : aiu@del12.vsnl.net.in Website: htpp://www.aiuweb.org
Candidates may visit www.visva-bharati.ac.in for the detailed information regarding the eligibility
requirements.
SCHOOLING FROM INDIAN & INDIAN UNIVERSITIES

Those foreign nationals who have appeared for Grade 12th examination from an Indian Board or passed their
last qualifying examination from an Indian University will come under the category of 15% quota for
admission to various programmes.
PROVISIONAL ADMISSION LETTER

Only those applicants who have fulfilled the eligibility requirements and qualified in the admission test
prescribed by the department concerned of respective Institute will be issued a provisional admission letter
by the Joint Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva-Bharati.
The provisional admission letter is sent to the applicant’s Embassy in New Delhi, Indian High Commission
in applicant’s Home Country and a scanned copy of the letter to the applicant’s email address.
Therefore, applicants are advised to write their email address and other details clearly on the application
forms. All foreign students should report to the office of Joint Registrar (Academic Research), Visva-Bharati
by the date mentioned in provisional admission letter.
AFTER ARRIVAL
All foreign students who secure admission to any course in Visva-Bharati should obtain a valid visa and
Bring all original documents to complete the registration process, without which no admission shall be
granted
The Visa must be endorsed in the name of Visva-Bharati, No other endorsement will be acceptable.
a) Student visa: Student Visa is required to join Undergraduate Programme, Post-Graduate
Programme, Certificate or Diploma Course Programme etc.
b) Research Visa: Research Visa is required to join Ph.D. programme in Visva-Bharati.
ADMISSION FORMALITIES
Candidates are required to report at the office of the Deputy Registrar (Academic & Research), Visva-
Bharati, within the prescribed date.
He/ She undergoes the following formalities
a) Verification of Valid Visa, Visa endorsement passport, Original Educational Documents.
b) Payment or Admission Fee at the University Accounts Section, Central Administrative Building
(ground-floor), Visva-Bharati.
c) Report back to Academic & Research section with the fee receipt.
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d) Students with admission letter will move to allotted Bhavana / Department. After finishing all the
admission procedure, the student has to visit the Foreign Students’ Assistance Cell, at India Gandhi
Centre, Visva-Bharati within 2 days (as per rules).
a) Student has to fill up the S-Form at the foreign Students’ Assistance Cell, Visva-Bharati
b) After filing up the S-Form the student has to register himself / herself (Online) for getting an
appointment date for reporting to the Foreigners’ Registration office at Suri, This procedure has to be
completed within two weeks of arrival in India.
COUSE FEES
See page No: 20
TRANSFER & CHANGE OF COUSE
No request for any Change of Course and / or Bhavana will be entertained admission to the course of study.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SCHOLARSHIP
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR offers, Scholarships to International /Foreign students to study
in India, The students interested to apply for this scholarship may contact:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for detailed information on address given below;
Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR) Azad Bhawan,

Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002, India
Contact no.- (91) 011-23379309, (91) 011-23379310, (91) 01123376315
Website: www.iccrindia.net
Email: iccr@vsnl.com
DISCIPLINE
The international students will abide by the rules of the Visva-Bharati and the code conduct as applicable to
Indian students doing same courses.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
All the Foreign Students medical Insurance will be done at the University after their admission.
HOSTELS
There are separate hostels for boys and girls, However hostel accommodations are provided according to the
availability of hostel seats.
HEALTH CARE
Free medical treatment is provided to all students (both residential and day scholars) of the University at
University Hospitals: Pearson Memorial Hospital, Santinketan with extended dispensary and C.F. Andrews
Hospital, Sriniketan.
COMPUTER FACILITY
A full-fledged, well-equipped Computer Centre located at Santiniketan with Internet and Software facilities
is available for students, researchers, teachers and administrative employees of the University, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Centre. The Computer Centre is open from 8 am to 8 pm.
COMMUNICATION
Nearest Rail stations are Bolpur (Santiniketan) and Prantik respectively of the Eastern Railway. Nearest air-
terminal is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
POST OFFICE
There are two Post Offices operating at Santiniketan and Sriniketan respectively, offering all postal services
including saving bank facilities.
BANK
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The State Bank of India has two branches one located at Santiniketan and another at Sriniketan with all
banking services including ATMs.
NOTE:
1. Applicants seeking admission to Visva-Bharati are strongly advised not to use the services of third
party/ agents/ admission service firms.
2. Visva-Bharati has not authorized any agency/ individual/ agent to act on its behalf and/or to
charge any fee from prospective students.
3. Applications/Inquiries received through middleman/third party/agent will not be entertained
under any circumstances and will be summarily rejected.
Admission Coordination Cell Visva-Bharati

visvabharati.acc@visva-bharati. ac.in
http://visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
https://visvabharati.ac.in/index.html
Helpline Numbers:
+91-8967733446 / +91-8967733447 (Weekdays)
Timing to contact: 10:30 AM to 5:30PM
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VISVA-BHARATI

A Central University and an Institution of National Importance

An Act to declare the institution known as Visva-Bharati to be an

*[9 May 1951]

Incorporating the provisions of

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1971 No. 57 of 1971

The Visva-Bharati (Amendment) Act, 1984 No. 31 of 1984

*** [21 May 1984]

Sl. Particulars Page No.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES FOR UG

Please email the payment receipt to: vbforeignadmission@visva-bharati.ac.in

Paridarsaka (Visitor): Sri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India

ADHYAKSHA (PRINCIPAL) OF BHAVANA/VIBHAGA

Bhasha Bhavana: Prof. Sabita Pradhan

University website: https://visvabharati.ac.in/

UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSES

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN KSCHEME

STUDENTS’ AID FUND

STUDENTS’ INFORMATION CENTRE

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

DURATION OF STAY IN THE HOSTEL

EVICTION FROM HOSTEL

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE FEMALE

1 Tuition Fee 1200 1200 840 840

Siksha-Satra (Institute of 10 Pre-Degree (Science) 96

Visually Handicapped (Blind and partially blind)

38. Reservation for Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces (CW)

Priority IX Wives of Serving Personnel

39. Reservation for staff-ward (who must have score in CUET-2022)

50. Application fees:

For UR , OBC & EWS Candidates Rs. 1000/- Rs. 400/-

For SC, ST & PWD Candidates Rs. 300/- Rs. 150/-

1. Eligibility for Admission to Ph.D. Programmes

No Cash payment will be allowed

UNDER-GRADUATE [B.A. (HONOURS)]

DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

UR: 60% marks in aggregate and

UR: 50% marks in aggregate and

UR: 60% marks in aggregate,

UR: 45% marks in aggregate at

UR: 60% marks in aggregate and

Modern European Languages, Literatures and Cultures

French UR: 60% marks in aggregate & Ext. 6 4 3 1 1 15

UR: 50% Marks in aggregate at

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES [B.A. (HONS.) &

LIST OF GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) TO BE OFFERED BY DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS

Sl. No. Name of the Department Course Title Total Intake

DEPARTMENT WISE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & INTAKE CAPACITY

Subject Cod Eligibility Criteria Intake Capacity

Bengali 121 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject 23 16 9 4 6 58

Chinese 122 Hons. in the subject Hons. in the subject 22 15 8 4 6 55

Comparative 132 Honours Graduate in any Honours Graduate in any 8 5 3 1 1 18

English 123 60% in Hons. in the subject 54% in Hons. in the 23 16 9 4 6 58

Japanese 127 B.A. in Japanese with a B.A. in Japanese with a 20 13 8 4 5 50

Odia 128 50% in Odia Hons in 3-year 45% in Odia Hons in 3- 22 15 8 4 6 55

Persian 129 45% in Hons subject 40.5% in Hons subject 8 5 3 1 2 19