M.A. in Bengali
at Rabindra Bharati University, B.T. Road

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M.A. in Bengali
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Overview

Rabindra Bharati University's M.A. in Bengali is a 2 years course offered at the PG level. This course admits 128 students. Discover other available courses under M.A. at Rabindra Bharati University.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Official Website	Go to Website
Seat breakup	128
Type of University	State

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible for RBU distance MA?

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 Specialisations	Eligibility
Bengali, Sanskrit, English, History, Political Science	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
Environmental Studies, Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music	Honours / 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 Education	B.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 Geography	Honours / 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 percentage is required to take admission for MA in Sanskrit in Rabindra Bharati University?

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?

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?

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

MA University	Intake*
Rabindra Bharati University	1,286
Visva Bharati University	1,182

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

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Q: Which are the MA specialisations offered at Rabindra Bharati University?

Rabindra Bharati University offers two-year MA course spread across four semesters. The university offers MA Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Visual Arts in 23 specialisations at the PG level. Find below some of the specialisations:

Bengali
Economics
Education
History
Political Science, etc.

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Candidate must have completed B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali from any UGC recognized University.

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M.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2025

Offered by Rabindra Bharati University

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Affordable university for M.A. in Bengal.

Placements: About 60% of students get placement after doing this course. Most of them got off-campus placements. The highest package is 5 lacs per year and the lowest package is 2 lacs per year. Many have got teaching jobs in private schools. Many others are working as Bengal lecturers in colleges.

Infrastructure: The 3 campuses of Ravindra Bharati University are very big and beautiful. Its classrooms are very pleasant. Like every department, the Bangla department has free Wi-Fi. The college has a central library, which is very big and beautiful. There are hostels near the college; there are a total of 5 hostels, 2 for girls and 3 for boys. Hostel food quality is good. There is a big playground on the campus.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful and their teaching quality is very good. They are all knowledgeable. Classes are held regularly, and semester exams are held every 6 months. Semester exams are easy. No one will have any problem with the exam. Pass percentage in semester examination is 40% marks in each subject.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024Read More

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M.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2025

Offered by Rabindra Bharati University

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Most affordable university for M.A.

Placements: Ravindra Bharati University offers various placements in MA in Bengali like career guidance and self-employment. Many are working as Bengali lecturers in various colleges after this postgraduate degree. And they are getting a salary of around 20,000 per month.

Infrastructure: This is the best infrastructure-connected university. The faculty here is very good. The classrooms are lovely. There is a central library that has more than 1 lakh books. There are hostels near the university. Total 5 hostels, 3 for boys and 2 for girls. Mess's food quality is very good. The campus here is very big.

Faculty: The professors are all well educated from reputed institutes. Here the semester examination is held every 6 months. This course is absolutely curriculum-relevant. The professors are all very helpful and conduct the class beautifully. The semester exam is fairly easy. Pass percentage is 40%.

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M.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2025

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Placements: Placement prospects for students pursuing a Masters degree in Bengal are significantly poor, with a considerable number of friends and classmates struggling to secure employment. Many are actively searching for job opportunities or enrolling in job-oriented courses to improve their prospects. While other departments face similar challenges, there is a slightly more favorable scenario for students in the English and Fine Arts departments.

Infrastructure: The campus boasts extensive and well-decorated grounds, but unfortunately, the official display responsibility often mistreats students. Despite having a gymnasium, it's largely avoided due to its association with unruly behavior. Similarly, the canteen serves low-quality food at inflated prices, discouraging students from patronizing it. The student union is also deemed unfavorable by reports of vandalism and fraudulent activities. However, one positive aspect is that certain professors maintain their integrity and independence from authority, preserving their integrity.

Faculty: While some teachers are supportive, many fall short of expectations and lack a student-friendly approach, often reporting embarrassing students publicly. Unfortunate students may feel compelled to flatter these teachers to pass them, although not all instructors follow this trend. The undergraduate curriculum is outdated and fails to meet the demands of globalization, offering little educational value beyond written learning and incentivizing bribery and private tutoring. Although the Masters program is an improvement, it still struggles to engage modern students and risks inducing boredom with its subject matter. However, the M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses offer a relatively better experience compared to other universities.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024Read More

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M.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2024

Offered by Rabindra Bharati University

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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Placements: I receive numerous offers from colleges and schools to teach, and I actively participate in seminars. Additionally, I run tutorial coaching classes to aid students in their studies, which are provided free of charge. Currently, I am employed as a teacher. This means that I am frequently approached to teach at various educational institutions, engage in professional development opportunities like seminars, and offer voluntary tutorial classes to support students' learning without charging them.

Infrastructure: The college campus features amenities such as a playground, Wi-Fi connectivity, a spacious library, dedicated ladies hostel facilities, a laboratory, a quant garden, and a comfortable waiting area. This means that the campus provides recreational space, internet access, academic resources, residential accommodation exclusively for female students, scientific facilities, outdoor greenery, and a designed space for relationships or gatherings.

Faculty: Educators are highly supportive and possess extensive knowledge in their respective fields, resulting in teaching of excellent quality, surpassing average standards. The course curriculum is meticulously designed, ensuring well-rounded coverage of essential topics. Consequently, students are adequately prepared for the industry upon completion of their studies. This means that teachers are exceptionally knowledgeable and supportive, providing high-quality instruction. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover all necessary subjects comprehensively, thereby equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the professional world.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024Read More

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M.A. in Bengali - Batch of 2020

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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

RBU, M.A. Bengal, Batch of 2020.

Placements: 67% Students got placed from our batch. The highest package offered was 7.2 LPA. The lowest package offered as 2.4 LPA. Many of the top recruiting companies visited our campus for Summer and Final Placements. Most of the students got placed for Summer Internship.

Infrastructure: Facilities are really good. Infrastructure is above par. Hostels are not available. Library is fully enclosed with all types of books. Labs are well-equipped with all the machineries and chemicals that are necessary for Science students. All the classrooms are very clean.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful. They are very knowledgeable about their subjects. Teaching quality is very good and above average. Course curriculum is very well balanced and all the necessary topics are covered in the curriculum. Yes, it makes the students industry ready.

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Students also asked

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

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.

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Q: What is the admission marks for Rabindra Bharati?

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 Name	Common Eligibility
BA	Class 12 or equivalent examination in relevant subject
B.Ed	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
MA	BA (Hons) in relevant discipline
BFA	Class 12 or equivalent examination
MFA	BFA/ MVA in relevant discipline

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Q: Are admissions in Rabindra Bharati University open?

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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Q: Can I do B.Ed from Rabindra Bharati University?

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?

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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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.