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Rabindra Bharati University has been recognized as a center of learning in the performing arts, creative arts, language, literature, and social sciences. The University provides a wide range of courses through its 3 main faculties: Arts, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts. The most popular programs are BA (Hons), B.Ed, Diploma, BFA, MA, MFA, and MSW.

The University has also embarked on new academic fields by adding courses in Geography, Human Rights and Human Development, Sociology, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics. As a university of higher learning, the institute has been offering a number of supplementary courses to fulfill the demands of the developing academic market interface, such as foreign language courses through the School of Languages and Culture.

Course Specialization Eligibility Duration
BA (Hons) Bengali 10+2 with Bengali as a compulsory subject. 3 years
MA B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. 2-6 years
MSW Adult & Continuing Education B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject 2 years
BA (Hons) Economics 10+2 in any stream 3 years
MA B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55% 2 years
Ph.D. 2-6 years
B.Ed Education 50% in the Bachelor's Degree and /or in the Master's Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanity 2 years
MA B.A.(Hons.) in Education or Hons. Graduate in any subject with B.Ed.
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. - 2-6 years
B.LISc Graduation with honors or Master's degree 1-year
M.L.I.Sc. B.LISc
BA (Hons) History 12th with history as a Compulsory subject 3 years
MA B.A. (Hons.) in History 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. - 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Political Science 12th with Political Science as a Compulsory subject 3 years
MA B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55% 2 years
Ph.D. - 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Philosophy 12th with Philosophy as a Compulsory subject 3 years
MA B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. - 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Sanskrit 12th with Sanskrit as a Compulsory subject 3 years
MA B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. 2-6 years
MA Mathematics B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics 2 years
Hindi B.A.(Hons.) in Hindi
Sociology B.A.(Hons.) in Sociology/ Political Science
ENVS B.A./B.Sc./B.Com(Hons.) in any subject
MA Geography B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography 2 years
  • Human Rights & Human Development
  • Social Work
B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject
M.Phil
  • Human Development Studies
  • Comparative Literature
  • Santali Language, Literature and Culture
  • Women's Studies
Master's degree with 55%
BA (Hons) Rabindra Sangeet 12th with special aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet 3 years
MA M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Rabindra Sangeet or any other subject 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. - 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Vocal Music 12th with special aptitude in Rabindra Sangeet 3 years
MA M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Rabindra Sangeet or any other subject 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Dance 12th with a special aptitude in Vocal Music. 3 years
MA M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Vocal Music or any subject with special aptitude in Vocal Music 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Drama 12th with special aptitude in dance 3 years
MA M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Dance or any subject with special aptitude in Dance 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. 2-6 years
BA (Hons) Instrumental Music 12th with special aptitude in drama 3 years
MA M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Drama or any subject 2 years
M. Phil Master's degree with 55%
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
MA Musicology M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Musicology or any other subject 2 years
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
B.F.A. Painting 10+2 with special aptitude in the relevant field. 4 years
M.F.A B.F.A/BVA in Painting or allied Art subject 2 years
Ph.D. Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
BFA
  • Sculpture
  • Graphics (Printmaking)
  • Applied Art
  • History of Art
10+2 with special aptitude in the relevant field. 4 years
MFA
  • Sculpture
  • Graphics (Printmaking)
  • Applied Art
  • History of Art
B.F.A/BVA in Sculpture or allied Art 2 years
Ph.D.
  • Sculpture
  • Graphics (Printmaking)
  • Applied Art
  • History of Art
Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years
MA Museology Allied Art subject 2 years
Ph.D. Museology Master's degree with 55% 2-6 years

Rabindra Bharati University provides UG, PG doctoral, and certificate courses in arts, visual arts, and fine arts.
For admission to B.A. (Hons.), the candidate must have passed H.S. (+2) or its equivalent with Bengali as a compulsory subject.
For admission to BFA, a minimum H.S. (10+2) or its equivalent examination with special aptitude in the relevant field.

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