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Rabindra Bharati University

Cut off, Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Placements

Kolkata, West Bengal
4.5 / 5 (139 Reviews)
1.5k Student Q&A
StateEstablished 1962

01Overview

University Overview Here

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.

02Cut Off Marks

Minimum qualifying scores required for admission consideration

MBA Entrance Cut Off

CAT Overall Percentile99.5+
General Category98.5 - 99.5
Reserved Categories90 - 95

Selection Criteria

  • ✓CAT/GMAT Score
  • ✓Academic Performance
  • ✓Work Experience
  • ✓Personal Interview
  • ✓Written Ability Test (WAT)

03Academic Programs

Comprehensive range of courses and specializations offered

Arts & Humanities & Social Science

Bachelor of Art's

B.A (Hons) Bengali4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Economics4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) English4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Education4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) History4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Sociology4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

B.A. (Hons.) Geography4 Years

Eligibility: 12th Pass out recognized board and 50% Minimum Marks

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

Economics2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

English2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

Education2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

History2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

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

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

Philosophy2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

Sanskrit2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

Sociology2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

Geography2 Years

Eligibility: Honours Graduate or its equivalent (under 10+2+3 system) from any U.G.C. recognized University in the concerned subject

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.

Master of Fine Arts

Fine Arts2 Years

Eligibility: BA Fine Arts

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

04Admission 2025

Key dates and admission process information

Key Dates

Application OpensAugust 2024
CAT ExamNovember 2024
Interview RoundsJanuary-February 2025
Final AdmissionMarch 2025

Admission Process

  1. 1
    Online Application
  2. 2
    CAT/GMAT Score Submission
  3. 3
    Shortlisting of Candidates
  4. 4
    Written Ability Test (WAT)
  5. 5
    Personal Interview
  6. 6
    Final Selection

05Fee Structure

Detailed breakdown of program costs and financial aid options

Tuition Fees

Total Program Cost₹23,00,000
First Year Fees₹11,50,000
Hostel & Mess₹2,50,000

Financial Support

Need-Based Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Bank Education Loans
Alumni Sponsored Scholarships

06Placement Highlights

Career opportunities and recruitment statistics

Placement Statistics

Average CTC₹28 LPA
Highest CTC₹
Placement Percentage98.5%

Top Recruiters

07Location Map

08Get in Contact:

Address

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

Contact Details

Email: registrar@rbu.ac.in
Phone: 33-2558 4443
Website: https://rbu.ac.in/

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