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Rabindra Bharati University

Kolkata, West BengalState
1962
Established
State
Type
34+
Programmes

About Rabindra Bharati University

Rabindra Bharati University was established in 1962 to mark the birth centenary of the legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore, who was the first Indian as well as Asian recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature. It is a State University named after Tagore dedicated to the mission of disseminating his thoughts and ideas through humanities, social sciences, art and culture. The Rabindra Bharati University thus features uniqueness in projecting itself as a centre for higher learning in performing arts, fine arts, language, literature and social sciences. There are three major faculties Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts, housed in the Emerald Bower Campus while the original campus Jorasanko, now houses a museum, and hosts a number of events like Tagore’s birth and death anniversaries, or the annual University Convocation, to name just a few. Many renowned actors like Sisir Bhaduri, Ahindra Chaudhuri, Shambu Mitra, Kumar Ray, Manoj Mitra, Jogesh Dutta, famous singers like Suchitra Mitra, Sumitra Sen, Maya Sen, painters like Shanu Lahiri, Dharmanarayan Dasgupta, well-known musicians like Sisirkana Dhar Chowdhury, Timir Baran, Pandit Swapan Chowdhury, reputed art historians like Shovan Som have contributed their mites to its overall academic endeavours down these decades.

  • State
  • UGC
  • NAAC
  • NIRF
EduRank: 384 (2025)

Courses and fees

Arts & Humanities & Social Science

Bachelor of Art's

B.A (Hons) Bengali4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Economics4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) English4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Education4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) History4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Political Science4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Sociology4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly
B.A. (Hons.) Geography4 Years
Eligibility:
12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks
Mode:
Yearly

Master of Art's

Bengali2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Economics2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
English2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Education2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
History2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Public Policy2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Political Science2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Philosophy2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Sanskrit2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Sociology2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly
Geography2 Years
Eligibility:
Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject
Mode:
Yearly

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Fine Arts4 Years
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the H.S. Examination or its equivalent with special aptitude in the concerned subject are eligible to apply.
Mode:
Yearly

Master of Fine Arts

Fine Arts2 Years
Eligibility:
BA Fine Arts
Mode:
Yearly

Ph.D

Social Science

Bengali3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Economics3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
English3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
History3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Political Science3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Philosophy3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Sanskrit3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Sociology3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Geography3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly
Fine Arts3 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50% for S.C./S.T).
Mode:
Yearly

Education

Education2 Years
Eligibility:
M.A. in the concerned or allied subject from any UGC recognized University with at least 55% marks. (50%for S.C./S.T/PWD).
Mode:
Yearly

Admission process

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  1. 1

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

    Entrance or merit

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  4. 4

    Counselling and fee payment

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Placements

Highest package

Campus facilities

Class

  • AC- Classes
  • Wi-fi

Boarding

  • Boys Hostel
  • Girls Hostel

Infrastructure

  • Auditorium/ Media Room
  • Library/Reading Room
  • Playground

Safety & Security

  • CCTV
  • Student Tracking App

Advanced Facilities

  • Day care
  • Medical Room
  • Transporation

Extra Curricular

  • Art and Craft
  • Dance
  • Gardening
  • Picnics and excursion

Sports & Fitness

  • Skating
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Sports
  • Yoga

Lab

  • Computer Lab
  • Science Lab

Disabled Friendly

  • Ramps
  • Washrooms

Location

Emerald Bower Campus 56A, B.T. Road Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700050

Contact

Emerald Bower Campus 56A, B.T. Road Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700050

33-2558 4443registrar@rbu.ac.inVisit website

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