B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology 

at NBU, Siliguri

Last date to apply for admission to NBU Distance Education for the academic year 2024- 25 is over now. NBA Distance Education offers UG courses such as BA, BCom and PG courses includes MA, MSc, MCom etc. The eligibilty criteria vary for each programme. For 2025 admission, Interested candidate can apply online through the official website of NBU by paying an application fee of INR 100. 

Before commencing the admission process for the BA LLB programme at NBU, candidates must check and satisfy the required eligibility criteria. To be eligible for the BA LLB programme, applicants must have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board. However, upon selection, applicants must provide the relevant documents to complete the verification process. 

The entrance exam for North Bengal University admission in 2024 varies depending on the course you are interested in. For postgraduate programs, admission is based on a course-based written test conducted by the university, followed by document submission. For undergraduate courses like B.Sc (Hons) and BA (Hons), admission is merit-based, while LLB admission is based on CLAT exam scores. MBA admission is determined by the merit of the BBA or CAT exam score. The university also offers Ph.D. programs and admission for this requires fulfilling specific eligibility criteria and providing the necessary documents by the specified deadline. Please check the university's official website for detailed information on specific course admissions and entrance exams. 

The basic eligibility for admission at University of North Bengal is merit in the last qualifying examination. Candidates who have met the basic eligibility can apply for the desired course. Below are the admission eligibilty score for different courses of NBU:

The candidates with Honours Degree [10+2+3 system] in the respective subject from a recognised University shall be eligible to apply for admission to M.Sc. / M.A. courses. Candidates who have passed UG examination three years earlier or more before the year of admission shall not be eligible for admission to M.Sc./M.A.The candidates must have a minimum of 60% in graduation.

It is also based on merit and entrance

Yes, NBU does offer an MSc course. The university provides an MSc course with different specialisations, such as Bio-Technology, Chemistry,  Zoology, etc. Admission for this course depends on the eligibility criteria to be followed by the applicants with the admission procedure provided by the institution itself. Upon selection, candidates must submit the required documents for the verification process.

For the B.Sc (Honours) program, a candidate must obtain 40% marks in aggregate at the Part-I, Part-II, and Part-III Examination taken together in the Honours subject (34% marks in theoretical papers and 40% marks in practical papers separately in laboratory-based in each part) and 34% marks in the compulsory subjects in each part separately and 34% marks in the elective subjects in Part-I and Part-II Honours Examinations taken together (30% marks in theoretical papers) . For the B.Sc (General) program, a candidate shall be required to obtain 34% marks in each of the Compulsory and elective subjects (30% marks in theoretical papers separately in each part and 40% marks in practical papers separately in each part of laboratory-based subjects) in the Part-I, Part-II, and Part-III University Examinations taken together. Please note that these information is for the qualifying exam's minimum cutoff score for B.Sc (Honours) and B.Sc (General) programs at NBU. The cutoff marks for a regular B.Sc degree might be different. For more accurate information, it is recommended to visit the official NBU website or contact the university directly.

After completing the application form, the university shortlists the applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. Admission to the BA course is determined by the candidate's last qualifying exam scores. The Admission Committee verifies the necessary documents during the application process. Candidates can refer to the list of required documents as mentioned below:

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Identity proof
• Caste certificate

Candidates seeking admission to various courses at the University of North Bengal need to submit an online application form, provided they have met the basic eligibility criteria set by the university. Below are the step by step process to apply for NBU:

1. Visit the official website of NBU and register
2. Enter the required details in the application form
3. Upload the documents
4. Pay the application fee
5. Click on submit button

The fee structure for undergraduate courses at the University of North Bengal (NBU) varies depending on the course and the mode of admission. Here are some examples of fees for various undergraduate courses:

• B.A. (General): Rs 2,926
• B.Com. (General): Rs 2,926
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology: Rs 32,845
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology: Rs 32,086
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics: Rs 21,106
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Tea Science: Rs 21,126
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology: Rs 21,146

Please note that these fees are subject to change, and it is recommended to check the official NBU website or other reliable sources for the most up-to-date information on fees. Additionally, there may be other fees associated with admission, such as the processing fee of Rs 100 for general candidates and Rs 50 for SC/ST/OBC students of West Bengal state only and BPL/PwD candidates