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M.A. in Dance 

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  • Estd. 1962

M.A. in Dance
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Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Who is eligible for RBU distance MA?

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Candidates need to pass a minimum of bachelor's degree to apply for any of the MA specialisations. Check below RBU Bangalore MA distance education eligibility:

MA SpecialisationsEligibility
Bengali, Sanskrit, English,  History, Political ScienceHonours/ Major/ General/ Pass in Class 12 plus three-year Diploma in the subject concernedhaving the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at graduate level fromany UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
Environmental Studies, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal MusicHonours / Major / General / Pass / Equivalent Graduate (minimum Class 12 plus three-year diploma)/ Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad.
MA EducationB.Ed. or B.Ed. (special education) from any UGC recognised
institutions in India along with Honours/ Major/ General/ Pass
(minimum Class 12 plus 3 year diploma) from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
MA GeographyHonours / Major in Geography at Graduate level (minimum Class 12 plus three-year diploma) from any UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad
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Q:   What is the eligible percentage to pursue MA in Rabindra Bharati University?

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Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum aggregate for any of the MA specialisation. However, aspirants are required to fulfil the below eligibility criteria to apply for MA course.

  • Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in relevant discipline to apply for Faculty of Arts MA specialisations. For some of the specialisations such as ENVS, Geography, HR and HD, etc., BSc/ BCom (Hons) is also accepted.
  • Aspirants must pass MA or BA (Hons./ Spl.) in a relevant subject to apply for Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts MA specialisations.

Q:   What percentage is required to take admission for MA in Sanskrit in Rabindra Bharati University?

A: 

Rabindra Bharati University has not specified the minimum percentage for MA Sanskrit. However, candidates must meet the qualifying requirement. Candidates need to pass BA (Hons) in Sanskrit from any UGC recognised University to apply for MA. Besides, aspirants need Honours/ Major/ General/ Pass in Class 12 plus three-year Diploma in the subject concernedhaving the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at graduate level fromany UGC recognised institutions in India or abroad to apply for MA Sanskrit in distance education mode.

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Q:   Is entrance exam required for MA at Rabindra Bharati University?

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Once the candidate has registered for MA programme, the performance of bachelor's degree is evaluated for admission. The university considers the merit in the last qualifying exam for admission to MA programme. An admission test is conducted for MA Human Rights and Human Development and Mass Communication & Videography as per an unofficial source. The university releases a selection list on the official website of the university to announce the names of the shortlisted aspirants. 

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Q:   Is Rabindra Bharati University better than Visva Bharati University for MA?

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Both RBU Kolkata and Visva Bharati University offer two-year MA course. Below is the comparison between the two based on intake parameter:

MA UniversityIntake*
Rabindra Bharati University1,286
Visva Bharati University1,182

*This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Placements: Placement is good. About 75% of students get placed in this course. Many top recruiting companies are Gurukul Dance Academy, Symbiosis Nitya, and Atyant SNAP National School Of Drama (NSD) etc. The highest package offered in this course is 8 LPA, the lowest is 2 LPA, and the average package is 5 LPA.
Infrastructure: Our university has two libraries which have various book collections. There was free Wi-Fi facility throughout the campus. We were equipped with spacious laboratories and technologically advanced classrooms. Also, there were three hostels near the university. The cafeteria serves high-quality food.
Faculty: The teachers of our university are highly qualified and the best. The exams are not very difficult; a passing score of over 80% and generally passing everything covered in the class. The curriculum is relevant and helps us get placed, and we also have several workshops that are part of the curriculum.
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Students also asked

Q:   How can I get admission in Rabindra Bharati University?

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Getting admission to Rabindra Bharati University requries candidates to follow some steps. Beginning with registration, candidates are required to apply for the course of their choice. Follow the below steps to get admission to RBU Kolkata:

STEP 1: Candidates can apply online for the course of their choice. Aspirants meeting the eligibility criteria are required to create an account to login the student's portal for registration.

STEP 2: Admission to RBU Kolkata is based on the performance in the qualifying exam. The university considers the merit in the last qualifying exam for admission to most of the courses. An admission test is conducted for MA Human Rights and Human Development and Mass Communication & Videography as per an unofficial source.

STEP 3: After completion of the selection rounds, selected aspirants need to come for document verification. They need to report at the university with all the specified documents. Once the verification is done, aspirants are required to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Q:   What is the admission marks for Rabindra Bharati?

A: 

Candidates who wish to take admission in Rabindra Bharati University are required to fulfil the admission criteria which includes qualification and minimum marks requirement. Below is RBU Kolkata eligibility criteria for top courses:

Course NameCommon Eligibility
BAClass 12 or equivalent examination in relevant subject
B.EdGraduation or Hons. graduation or postgraduation from any UGC recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) either at UG or PG level
MABA (Hons) in relevant discipline
BFAClass 12 or equivalent examination
MFABFA/ MVA in relevant discipline
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Q:   Can I do B.Ed from Rabindra Bharati University?

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Rabindra Bharati University offers a one-year B.Ed programme through the Faculty of Arts. Aspirants who have completed graduation or Hons. graduation or postgraduation from any UGC recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) either at UG or PG level can apply for RBU Kolkata B.Ed programme. Aspirants will be shortlisted for B.Ed based on the merit in the last qualifying exam.

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Q:   What is the selection criteria for admission to Rabindra Bharati University?

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The final selection of some of the courses is based on practical and/ or theoretical tests conducted by the university and the merit obtained in the qualifying examination. The university also conducts online interviews for the final selection of some of the courses. Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) has three faculties, namely Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, and Faculty of Visual Arts, that offer UG, PG, and doctoral programmes.

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Q:   Are admissions in Rabindra Bharati University open?

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Yes, Rabindra Bharati University admissions are currently open. However, there is no deadline specified by the university yet. Candidates fulfiling the eligibility requirements can apply for the preferred course online. Admission to most of the RBU Kolkata courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The university conducts a written test for some of the courses and specialisations. 

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Answered 5 years ago

Hello, Yes, you can do MA in Bharatnatyam. You should apply for admission as soon as possible because at this time of year admissions start to close.

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Diwakar Goel

Scholar-Level 16

Answered 5 years ago

M.A. in Dance is a 2-year postgraduate program in the domain of performing art forms with a specialization in the field of dance (various folk and classical dances). One can pursue the course after completion of his/her graduation from a recognized state/central/deemed university.

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VAISHALI BHARDWAJ

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 years ago

You can refer to the following link to check the eligibility criteria for MA in Dance from Rabindra Bharati University - RBU: https://www.shiksha.com/arts-fine-visual-performing/dance-choreography/course/m-a-in-dance-rabindra-bharati-university-b-t-road-kolkata-269618

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Ansh Sharma

Guide-Level 12

Answered 5 years ago

Yes, you can apply for M.A. in Dance at Rabindra Bharati University - RBU. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in this college is that the student must have passed 10+2 examination with special aptitude in dance.

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Ansh Sharma

Guide-Level 12

Answered 5 years ago

Hi, Please ask your question in either English or Hind. I can't understand your regional languages.

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Amrit Raj

Scholar-Level 16

Answered 5 years ago

Check out the below link provided for getting information of the course and also you can download their brochure for more details : https://www.shiksha.com/arts-fine-visual-performing/dance-choreography/course/m-a-in-dance-rabindra-bharati-university-b-t-road-kolkata-269618

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Anjali Sharma

Guide-Level 14

Answered 6 years ago

The eligibility for taking admission in Rabindra Bharati University - RBU for MA in Dance is mentioned below: Candidate must have completed M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in dance or in any subject with special aptitude in Vocal Music from any UGC recognized University. Since your eligibility is not inclu

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Navita Batra

Guide-Level 13

Answered 6 years ago

The course offered by RBU is M.A in Dance which is a full-time course. They do not have offer distance learning course.

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Shweta Singh

Guide-Level 12

M.A. in Dance
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Contact Information

Address

Rabindra Bharati University
Emerald Bower Campus, 56 A, B.T. Road

Kolkata ( West Bengal)

Phone
9477084548

(For general query)

8584884352

(For admission query)

Email
vc@rbu.ac.in

(For general query)

registrar@rbu.ac.in

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