Discontinued (Jul 24)- B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese 

at Visva Bharati University, West Bengal - Other

The total number of seats offered for BA courses at Visva Bharati University is 978. The highest number of seats allocated to BA specialisations is BA (Hons.) in Geography i.e., 58. The admission process for every BA specialisation at VBU is similar in that candidates have to secure good marks in the particular subject, they want to be specialised in. Additionally, the university also accepts CUET scores. 

The admission to BA courses at Vidya Bharati University is primarily based on CUET scores. Also, candidates who are willing to secure a seat in the BA course must complete their Class 12 with decent scores. However, a CUET-UG score is not required for some BA specialisations available at VBU. For taking admission without CUET UG scores, candidates should have secured good scores in Class 12 so, they can be selected in the merit list. Therefore, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to BA courses, they either have to get selected in the merit list or score well in the CUET UG entrance examination.

Visva Bharati University is a public central university and an Institute of National Importance located in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India. The tuition fee for BA courses at VBU is quite affordable. Check the tuition fees and hostel fees for BA below: 

The hostel fee for international students is INR 5,400 for six months. Kindly, note that the hostel fee mentioned here is fetched from the previous data available on the official website of the university. 

The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

In recent times, a government job is more preferable to a private job. Most of the time government job aspirants pursue the BA courses to excel in the particular field. After completing a BA course from Visva Bharati University, candidates can explore various government job opportunities across different sectors. Here are some popular options:

• Civil Service
• State Civil Service
• Banking Sector 
• SSC Exam 
• Railways 
• Teaching Jobs
• Defense Service 
• Public Service Undertaking 
• Translators 
• Interpreters

Visva Bharati University offers BA three-year programme across 18 specialisations and four specialsiations in BA four-year programem via its Bhasha- Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature and Culture), Vidya Bhavana (Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences), Palli Samgathana Vibhaga (Institute of Rural Reconstruction) and Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education).

Check the names of the BA specialisations available at Visva Bharati University, from the table mentioned below: 

Admission to the UG programmes will be done through the entrance test called CUET in Visva Bharati University, and admissions to postgraduate programmes will be done on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination. Given below is the application process for the Visva Bharati University West Bengal for the year 2024:

• Candidates who are interested in applying at the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal should visit the online application system of the Visva Bharati University, West Bengal which is visvabharatiadmission.samarth.edu.in
• Candidates can fill out the application form
• Candidates are then required to upload the latest scanned passport–size photo and their signature
• Then, candidates are required to pay the application fees

Visva Bharati is one of the prestigious universities in West Bengal. It has been founded by Rabindranath Tagore. By the Act of Parliament, it has been declared an Institute of National Importance. Visva Bharati University has been ranked among the top 100 universities in India for the past three years by NIRF. Tabulated below is the list of rankings awarded to Visva Bharati University:

While direct admission to Visva Bharati University for UG, PG, Certificate, and Diploma courses is possible, it's primarily based on CUET scores. Although not mandatory for all programs, a CUET-UG score is required for UG courses, along with a foundational understanding of the desired subject area for admission consideration.

Visva Bharati University offers a total of 484 seats for BSc programmes across various disciplines. These include integrated M.Sc. programs in Earth and Environmental Science, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics, as well as a combined BSc + MSc programme, each having 31 seats available.

Now admission at Visva Bharati University to UG, PG, Certificate, and Diploma courses will be based on CUET. It is not mandatory. However, for UG courses, a CUET-UG score is mandatory to take admission. For courses like BA (Hons) students shall have CUET + Departmental Entrance Test (DET) with a 50:50 ratio with equal weightage for admissions.