RBU Kolkata Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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RBU Kolkata offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses across various disciplines, including Arts, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts. The offered courses are BA, MA, B.Ed., PhD, BA (Hons.), MSW and more. RBU Kolkata offers MA (English) as its popular course. The admissions are based on the eligibility criteria, which require the candidate to hold a graduation degree. The selections are based on merit.

Table of Contents

RBU Kolkata UG Admission 2025
RBU Kolkata UG Eligibility Criteria 2025
RBU Kolkata PG Admission 2025
RBU Kolkata PG Eligibility Criteria 2025
RBU Kolkata PhD Admission 2025
RBU Kolkata Admission Process 2025
RBU Kolkata FAQs

RBU Kolkata UG Admission 2025

RBU Kolkata has 5 UG courses in various streams. The courses are BA, BA (Hons), B.F.A., B.Lib.I.Sc. and B.Ed. The admissions are based on the eligibility criteria that a candidate must have passed 10+2, and the selection is based on merit. The complete UG academic details are mentioned below:

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility
BA	Music Musicology Drama Instrumental Music	10+2
BA (Hons.)	Dance English Drama Instrumental Music Classical (Vocal) Music History Economics Bengali Sanskrit Philosophy Political Science Rabindra Sangeet	10+2
B.F.A	-	10+2
B.Lib.I.Sc.	-	10+2
B.Ed	General Special Eduation	10+2

RBU Kolkata UG Eligibility Criteria 2025

RBU Kolkata UG Eligibility Criteria 2025 details are mentioned below:

To seek admission to the UG courses such as B.A. (Honours / Major) at the Rabindra Bharati University, the applicant should have completed the H.S. (10+2) examination or its equivalent with a minimum mark of 50% (45% in the case of SC / ST / PWD) in the subject on which he/ she wishes to pursue Major / Honours / Research.

For subjects such as Economics, candidates with an H.S. level of Economics should achieve passing marks (30%) in Mathematics; otherwise, they should reach a minimum of 50% (or 45%) in Mathematics.

RBU Kolkata PG Admission 2025

RBU Kolkata offers 5 PG programs in various specializations. The complete academic details are mentioned below:

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility
MA	English Geography Dance History Sociology Bengali Political Science Musicology Environmental Studies EconomicsMusic Multimedia & Mass Communication Philosophy Hindi Education Human Rights & Development Mathematics Sanskrit Ranbindra Sangeet Music Vocal Vocal Museology Adult Continuing Education & Extension Percussion Dramatics Social Work Vocal and Instrumental Music (Hindustani & Karnatic)	Graduation
MSW	-	Graduation
MFA	Sculpture Applied Arts Painting Graphics History of Arts	Graduation
M.Phil	Education Mathematics English History Dance Sanskrit Santali Bengali Comparative Literature Music - Instrumental Dramatics Economics Human Development Language Studies Library & Information Science Music Philosophy Political Science Rabindra Sangeet Women Studies	Graduation
M.Lib.I.Sc	-	Graduation

RBU Kolkata PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

The application of the PG courses at the RBU Kolkata will require a Graduation degree or Honours in the subject being sought in 2025. In the field of Arts and Fine Arts M.A. programs, applicants should have a B.F.A. or B.V.A. degree, and an M.L.I.Sc. applicants a B.Lib.I.Sc. degree. Relaxations are in the reserved category according to the norms of the university. University of Lucknow makes sure that all the eligibility conditions are fulfilled, and then one is admitted.

RBU Kolkata PhD Admission 2025

RBU Kolkata offers a PhD program in 21 different specializations. The complete academic details are mentioned below:

Course	Specializations	Eligibility
PhD	Education Music Bengali English Library & Information Science Political Science Mass Communication History Museology Sanskrit History of Arts Painting Economics Dramatics Musicology Applied Arts Dance Philosophy Print Making Rabindra Sangeet Sculpture	Post-Graduation

RBU Kolkata Admission Process 2025

The complete step-by-step RBU Kolkata Application Process 2025 are mentioned below:

RBU Kolkata admission procedure in the 2025-26 session is made much is primarily based on merit. The steps to be followed during the registration, verification of eligibility and publication of the merit list in the online portal should be strictly adhered to by the applicants.

Key steps to apply:

Application Submission: This can be done through online.rbu.net.in.

out of the mentioned dates.

Eligibility Check: In case of UG programs, the candidates should have successfully passed 10+2 (e.g. 50% marks in the case of the General category). In the case of PG courses, a bachelor's degree that is applicable is needed.

Selection Criteria: Selection for most is through merit in the qualifying exam. Some Fine-Arts/Visual-Arts courses comprise written/practical tests and viva-voce.

List Publication: Merit lists are published on the website of the university; e.g. UG-Visual Arts list was published on 03 July 2025.

Seat Confirmation: The shortlisted candidates will have to confirm the documents and also submit the fees, usually online, within the timeframe given by RBU.

RBU Kolkata FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for PG courses at RBU Kolkata in 2025?

Ans. In order to apply to the PG courses offered at RBU Kolkata in 2025, the candidates are required to possess either a Graduation degree or an Honours degree in the subject of interest from a UGC recognized university. The students of M.A. are required to graduate in 2023, 2024, or 2025, whereas M.F.A. students must have B.F.A. or B.V.A. degrees. The applicants for M.L.I.Sc. must have a B.Lib.I.Sc. degree. Norms of university area relaxations are applicable. RBU Kolkata also makes sure that all the eligibility criteria are met before admission.

Ques. How can I apply for UG or PG courses at RBU Kolkata in 2025?

Ans. Applicants would have to visit the official RBU Kolkata admission system and register as a new user. They would have to complete the application form, scan the documentation, and pay the application fee via the internet. Upon submission, a confirmation email and application number are sent to the applicant. All updates will be done through the portal. RBU Kolkata takes applications in the formal online system.

Ques. What is the selection process for PG admissions at RBU Kolkata in 2025?

Ans. In 2025, the selection process in PG courses at RBU Kolkata will be mainly merit-based. In case of M.A. programs, marks of the Graduation degree and pertinent subject are taken into account. Visual Arts and Fine Arts programs may require a practical test or an aptitude test. The final list of merit is issued at the official portal. RBU Kolkata integrates both academic performance and the results of the tests to make final choices.

Ques. Are there any entrance tests for admission at RBU Kolkata in 2025?

Ans. Yes, there are a few programs at RBU Kolkata which require by way of entrance test or an aptitude test. Fine Arts and Visual Arts programs usually include a practical test or portfolio review. Arts and generic PG courses might be made based on academic merit, yet verify precise notifications. The official portal should be used in order to have specific test dates. RBU Kolkata offers guidelines and syllabi for all the necessary tests.

Ques. What documents are required for RBU Kolkata admission in 2025?

Ans. RBU Kolkata online registration requires the applicants to attach scanned copies of crucial documents. They consist of 10th, 12th and Graduation mark sheets, passport-size photographs and signature. Reserved categories need to have caste and domicile certificates. Portfolios or past work can also be required with Fine Arts programs. All documents are checked by RBU Kolkata when one confirms admission.

Rabindra Bharati University UG Admission 2024: BA (Hons.), BFA, B.L.I.Sc & B.Ed

The university offers BA (Hons.), BFA, B.Li.Sc & B.Ed programs in various disciplines under the faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts. The basic eligibility for BA & BFA is a pass in 10+2 with relevant subjects. For B.Li.Sc and B.Ed courses, a Graduation degree is a must.

Admission is completely based on the marks in the qualifying examination. RBU releases the course-wise provisional merit lists for the shortlisted candidates.

Merit List Preparation: For B.A (Hons.) in Rabindra Sangeet, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Dance and Drama subjects, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of score in Admission test (out of 80) and marks in 10+2 (out of 20). The admission test will consist of 50 marks for Practical and 30 for Theory.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.)	Bengali	Pass in 10+2 with Bengali as the main subject	On the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
	Economics	Pass in 10+2 with Mathematics as the main subject
	English	A pass in 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject
	History	A pass in 10+2 with History as a compulsory subject
	Philosophy	A pass in 10+2 with Philosophy as a compulsory subject
	Political Science	The candidates must have passed 10+2 with Political Science as the main subject
	Sanskrit	The candidates must have passed 10+2 with Sanskrit as the main subject
-	Drama	Candidates should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with special aptitude in Drama	On the basis of Admission Test (Theory + Practical)
	Instrumental Music & Percussion	Candidates should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with special aptitude in Instrumental Music & Percussion
	Rabindra Sangeet	A pass in 10+2 with an aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet
	Vocal Music	A pass in 10+2 with an aptitude in Vocal Music
BFA	Applied Arts	A pass in 10+2 with an interest in the relevant field	On the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
	Graphics
	History of Arts
	Painting
	Sculpture
B.Ed	-	Candidates must have passed Graduation or Master’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories) in Science/ Social Science or Humanities. Or The candidates with a pass in B.E/B. Tech with 55% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply
B.Ed	Special Education
B.L.I.Sc..	-	For Freshers: Candidate must have completed Graduation with hons. or PG degree with hons. or hold a technical degree (Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, etc.) from any recognized university For Deputed Candidates: The candidate should hold a Graduation degree with hons. and job experience as some full-time salaried personnel by Govt./ Govt. aided Libraries/recognized institution (Govt. or semi Govt.). For Certificate holders in Library Science: The candidates should hold a Graduation degree with hons. with an additional mandatory certificate in Library Science.

Key Points:

46 seats are available in B.Li.Sc program.
Candidates applying under foreign or NRI categories need to appear in the written test followed by viva-voce conducted by the respective department of RBU.
The candidates with a gap in studies in two successive sessions will not be considered eligible for admission process.
No candidate will be allowed to pursue two-degree courses at the same time in the university or any other university simultaneously. Only Diploma or Certificate courses can be considered as exceptions.
Those candidates who are employed in (Govt./ Govt. Aided) are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ or an ‘approval letter’ from the employer to be considered eligible for admission.

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) PG Admission 2024: M.A, MFA & M.Li.Sc

M.A, MFA & M.Li.Sc courses are offered in various disciplines. A relevant UG degree is a must to secure admission in MA course. BFA/ BVA degree holders can apply for MFA while B.Li.Sc or any Master’s degree holders are eligible to apply for the M.Li.Sc program.

Admission in MA (Human Rights) and Mass Communication is granted on the basis of performance in the Admission Test. For other courses, RBU releases the separate merit list as per the marks in Graduation degree.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MA	Bengali	BA (Hons.)) in Bengali from a recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Economics	The candidates must have passed BA/B.Sc (Hons.) in Economics from a university recognized by UGC
	Education	B.A (Hons.) in Hindi or Education Or Graduation in any subject with B.Ed from any recognized university
	English	The candidates with a B.A (Hons.) degree in English are eligible to apply
	History	The candidates with a B.A (Hons.) degree in History are eligible to apply
	Mathematics	BA (Hons.) or B.Sc (Hons.) degree with Mathematics as the main subject
	Philosophy	B.A (Hons.) with Philosophy as the main subject
	Political Science	B.A (Hons.) in Political Science is required
	Sanskrit	B.A (Hons.) in Sanskrit is required
	Social Work	The candidates must have passed BA (Hons.) in Sociology/ Political Science from any recognized university
	Hindi	The candidates must have passed BA (Hons.) in Hindi from any recognized university
	Environmental Science (ENYS)	A pass in B.A/ B.Sc/ B.Com (Hons.) in any discipline from a recognized university
	Geography	B.A/ B.Sc (Hons.) in Geography
	Human Rights & Human Development	B.A/ B.Sc (Hons.) in any subject belonging to the field of Social Science are eligible to apply	On the basis of Admission Test
	Drama	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Drama with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Dance	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Dance with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Instrumental Music & Percussion	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. / Spl.) in Instrumentation Music with an aptitude for Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Mass Communication & Videography	The candidates must have passed M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.) in any discipline from a recognized university	On the basis of Admission Test (Minimum 40% marks)
	Rabindra Sangeet	M.A. or B.A. (Hons./Spl.)in Rabindra Sangeet from any recognized university	Marks in the Graduation Degree
	Vocal Music	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.)in Vocal Music from any recognized university
	Musicology	M.A. or B.A. (Hons. /Spl.) in Musicology from any recognized university
M.L.I.Sc.	-	The candidates must have completed Graduation degree followed by B.Li.Sc Or Master’s degree with Hons. in any discipline are also eligible to apply
MFA	Applied Arts	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in Applied Arts or in a related subject from a university recognized by UGC
	Graphics	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in Graphics or an allied subject from a university recognized by UGC
	History of Arts	The candidates must have completed BFA or BVA in an allied subject from a university recognized by UGC
	Painting	BFA or BVA degree in the relevant field
	Sculpture	BFA or BVA degree in the relevant field

Note: M.Li.Sc program has an intake of 13 students.

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) M.Phil & Ph.D. Admission 2024

The Faculty of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts also offers courses at the doctoral level. Those students who have passed Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply for M.Phil & Ph.D. programs. Admission is offered on the basis of Written Test followed by an interview. Candidates have to score minimum 40% marks in the written test and 45% marks in the interview.

Students can obtain the application forms from the sales counter on payment of INR 300 as application fee.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M.Phil	Bengali	Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with 55% (50% marks for reserved categories) marks in aggregate	On the basis of written test for the duration of two-hours followed by an interview
	Education
	English
	History
	Philosophy
	Sanskrit
	Political Science
	Women Studies
	Economics	Candidate must hold a postgraduate (MA/M.Sc) degree in Economics with a minimum 55% passing marks ( 50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Human Development Studies	Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in any field of Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Rabindra Sangeet	Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate
	Vocal Music	Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate
Ph.D.	Bengali	Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with 55% (50% marks for reserved categories) marks in aggregate	Written test followed by an interview
	Economics	Candidate must be a postgraduate (MA/M.Sc) in the respective or allied subject with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Political Science	Candidate must be a postgraduate (MA) in the respective or allied subject from a UGC recognized university with a minimum 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST) and graduate degree with Honours in the respective or a related subject.
	Mass Communication & Videography
	Sanskrit
	History of Arts
	Education
	English
	Sanskrit	Candidates must have completed their post graduation in the concerned or related subject with 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST). The candidates must also have completed graduation with Honours in the concerned subject.
	Political Science
	Instrumental Music & Percussion
	Painting	Candidates must have completed their MFA/MVA in the concerned or related subject with 55% passing marks (50% passing marks for SC/ST). The candidates must also have completed graduation with Honours in the concerned subject.
	Sculpture
	Graphics
	Applied Arts
	Drama
	Musicology

Key Points:

NET/ GATE, CSIR, Teacher Fellowship or M.Phil degree holder candidates will be exempted from the written test.
Relaxation of 5% marks will be given to those candidates who have completed their Master’s degree prior to September 19, 1991.

RBU M.Phil & Ph.D. Entrance Test: Admission is based on Written test (total 100 marks) of three hours duration followed by an interview. The written test will consist of two papers of 50 marks each.

First paper (Common Research Aptitude Test) is common for the faculties of Arts & Fine Arts and it is based on Research Methodology. This paper will consist total 50 MCQs of one marks each for the duration of one and a half hour.

Second paper will be subject oriented. It will consist Objective and short answer type questions for 10 and 20 marks respectively and an essay writing test (minimum 300 words) for 20 marks.

Rabindra Bharti University (RBU) Distance MA & MSW Admission 2024

The Directorate of Distance Education, Rabindra Bharati University, was established during the academic session of 2001-2003 with the approval of Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. RBUDDE imparts education through Open and Distance Learning System and serves as a platform of guidance for the students who might have been deprived of education.

The admission to MA (Geography) and MSW have only limited seats and admissions are offered on the basis of merit only. DDE also offers Diploma in Tagore Literature.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MA	Bengali	Candidates must have completed Graduation with Honors/General or pass (10+2+3) in the respective subject with full 300 marks at the Graduation level.	On the basis of marks in the last qualifying degree
	English
	History
	Political Science
	Sanskrit
	Education	The candidates must have completed Graduation with Hons. /General or pass mode (10+2+3) in the respective subject with full 300 marks at graduation level or he/she holds a B.Ed or Spl. B.Ed.
	Geography	Hons. in Geography
	Environmental Studies	Any UG or PG degree in any of the General/ Pass or Honors mode
	Rabindra Sangeet
	Vocal Music
Diploma	Tagore Literature	Any Graduate or equivalent degree
MSW	-	Any UG or PG degree in any of the General/ Pass or Honors mode

Key Points:

Distance Education courses are offered in Semester as well as Annual Modes.
RBUDDE admissions are usually started in the month of August-September.
MA Part-I result is declared in the month of January-February while M.A Part-II result is released in the month of March-April.
Students are advised to check the official website of RBU Distance Education in order to check the course-wise results.
In order to confirm the admission in M.A (Geography) course, the students have to bring the mark sheets of qualifying examination along with application fee receipt of INR 200 and have to submit the same at

DDE, RBU, Rabindra Bhavan

EE- 9 & 10, Sector-II,

Salt Lake, Kolkata- 700091

Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) Application Process 2024

The application forms can be filled online by following the below-listed steps:

Visit the official website of RBU and create the User ID.
Fill the application form with respect to the academic and professional details.
Upload the photograph and signature (size not more than 100 KB).
Pay the application fee of INR 250 with additional bank charges of INR 150 through SBI collect by Credit or Debit Card.

Course Name	Application Fee (INR)
BA (Hons.)/ BFA/ MA/ MFA	250 + 150
B.Li.Sc/M.Li. Sc	250 + 150
B.Ed	300 + 180
M.Phil & Ph.D.	300 + 180
MA (Geography) /MSW Distance)	200

The application fee can also be paid through by downloading the SBI Challan available on the official website.
Click on Submit and Save & take the printout of the duly filled application form.

For B.Ed program, submit the duly filled application form with relevant documents in person or through the post to

The office of the secretary,

Faculty Councils, 56A, B.T Road,

E.B Campus, RBU, Kolkata

Note: The application fee for B.Ed/ B.Ed (Special Education) is INR 300 with additional bank charges of INR 180.

Rabindra Bharati University Distance Education

The distance center of RBU Kolkata offers major PG courses, i.e., MA and MSW. The MA program offers subjects such as Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music, and Education. Programs such as MA in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, Rabindra Sangeet, and Vocal Music are offered in semester mode, whereas, MA in History, Political Science, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, and MSW is offered in annual mode. Admission of the candidate is confirmed only after thorough verification of the original testimonials like Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates, etc. that are to be produced at the respective Learner Support Centre (LSC) / Study Centre and subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

FAQ

Ques. Does Rabindra Bharati University provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes, Rabindra Bharti University provides scholarships based on merit-cum-need, the university has a broad range of programs to provide financial assistance to students. The following fellowships/ scholarships are being run with the support of State and Central Government.

Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
Online application for Scholarship to SC, ST and OBC students
Post Matric and Merit cum Means Scholarship

Ques. How is the accommodation facilities of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. The university has five students’ hostels at present, two for the boys (one for SC/ST boys), and three for the girls. The total intake capacity in the boys’ hostel is 145 and the girls’ hostels can accommodate 50 boarders. The university does not guarantee hostel accommodation to each and every outstation student.

Ques. What academic programs are offered in the visual arts department of RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The vocational department of the offers BFA, MFA, Ph.D., and D.Litt. in Applied Art, Graphics, History of Art, Painting, Sculpture, and Museology.

Ques. How can I download study material?

Ans. To download the RBU Kolkata study material:

Visit the official website
Go to the “Academics” tab.
Click on the tab, select “study material” from the drop-down menu.
Click on the option. Links with course-wise study material will appear on the screen.
Download the study material for the desired course.

Ques. How is the hostel facility of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. RBU Kolkata has three hostels for boys and two hostels for girl students for students coming from far away places. However, the university does not guarantee hostel accommodation for each student. The boy's hostel has a capacity of 145 students and the girl’s hostel can accommodate up to 80 students.

Ques. What is the admission course fee for the BA program at RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The admission course fee structure for the BA program at RBU Kolkata is as follows:

Application processing fee: INR 250 (General)/ INR 150 (PWD Candidates) + additional bank charge
Total Course fee: INR 5945 (excluding examination fee)
Course fee to be paid at the time of admission to the 1^st semester: INR 1665 (excluding examination fee)

Ques. What is the admission course fee for the BFA program at RBU Kolkata?

Ans. The admission course fee structure for the BFA program at RBU Kolkata is as follows:

Application processing fee: INR 250 (General)/ INR 150 (PWD Candidates) + additional bank charge
Total Course fee (8-semesters): INR 7860 excluding examination fee)
Course fee to be paid at the time of admission to the 1^st semester: INR 1665 (excluding examination fee)

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility required for M.Phil in Santali Language, Literature, and Culture?

Ans. The minimum eligibility required for M.Phil in Santali Language, Literature, and Culture includes M.A. in Santali with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ ST) marks in aggregate. Or M.A. in Tribal and Regional Language/Adibasi Language with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate having Honours in Santali.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters of Rabindra Bharati University?

Ans. The top recruiters of Rabindra Bharati University include TCS, Cognizant, HDFC Bank, Accenture, Capgemini, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Ques. Is there any reservation criteria for the B.Ed program?

Ans. Yes, there are certain seats reserved for different categories of students applying for admission. Out of a total of 50 seats available for the B.Ed course, 25% of seats are reserved for teachers teaching for class IX onwards and 75% seats are reserved for fresher candidates. Also, 75% of seats reserved for fresher candidates, 10 seats are reserved for the students belonging to the universities of other states, and 90% for the home university.

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For admission to the Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science at Rabindra Bharati University (RBU), an applicant must hold an honors degree in the relevant course. The admission process does not include an entrance exam for this program, as candidates are admitted based on their previous academic performance, including higher secondary (HS) and Madhyamik examination results. The application fees are free of cost, making it accessible for multiple applicants.

The program ensures compliance with reservation policies, offering special benefits for students with SC, ST, or OBC certificates. The program comprises approximately 4.5-month semesters, aligning with the academic calendar. Though the specific number of seats for Political Science isn't detailed, there are 60 seats mentioned for a different department. The admission procedure is noted for its convenience and efficiency. Documentation and notifications related to admissions can be found on the university's official website, rbu.ac.in.

Rabindra Bharati University remains a desirable choice for many due to its streamlined admission process and reputation.

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Important Events

Events	Dates
Admission Timeline [MA]	Tentative Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Physical Verification at Institution - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
Commencement Date of Session 2026-27 [BA]	Jul 06, 2026
Publication of Vacancy Lists after Phase 1 - WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 07, 2026
WB CAP 2026 Admission Timeline [BA]	Ongoing May 18, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Registration and Application - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Merit Lists and Seat Allotment - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 19, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 26, 2026

Expired Events

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Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 1 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026
Merit Lists and Seat Allotment - Phase 1 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jun 09, 2026
Registration and Application - Phase 1 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	May 18, 2026 - Jun 01, 2026

Important Events

Events	Dates
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Physical Verification at Institution - Phase 1 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Upcoming Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
Commencement Date of Session 2026-27 [BA]	Jul 06, 2026
Publication of Vacancy Lists after Phase 1 - WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 07, 2026
Registration and Application - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
WB CAP 2026 Admission Timeline [BA]	Ongoing May 18, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Merit Lists and Seat Allotment - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 19, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jul 26, 2026

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Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 1 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026
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Registration and Application - Phase 1 WB CAP 2026 [BA]	May 18, 2026 - Jun 01, 2026

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sapna

Apr 24, 2024 13:07

What documents are required for RBU B.Ed admissions?

Ashish Ramtari

Apr 25, 2024 07:52

The documents required for RBU B.Ed. admissions are as follow:

Education Certificates
Transfer Certificate
Identity Proof
Passport Size Photo
Caste Certificate if required

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