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Burdwan University Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Bardhaman, West Bengal
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Burdwan University Admission Update

University of Burdwan is inviting applications for the Certificate and Diploma Course in Foreign Language. The extended deadline to apply is December 12, 2023.


Burdwan University Admission for Undergraduates courses for the 2024-25 academic session available soon.

  • Burdwan University's online admission to the various undergraduate programs under VSU started on July 18, 2024.
  • The deadline to apply for Burdwan University Admission is September 2024.
  • The application forms for various postgraduate, diploma and other courses will be released soon on the official website of the university.
  • Except for B.Tech., candidates for all UG courses are selected entirely on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the 10+2 examination.
  • For admission to B.Tech., the candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the state-level examination (WBJEE).
  • For admission to PG courses such as M.A. and M.Sc. the university holds an entrance examination.
  • For admissions to MBA and M.Tech programs, the university accepts valid scores from various national level entrance exams such as MAT and GATE respectively.
  • Candidates for the Doctorate courses M.Phil. and PhD have to clear the Research Entrance Test, which is followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Burdwan University Important Dates 2024

EVENT DATE
WBJEE Registration Window To be Announced
Certificate and Diploma in Foreign Language Application Deadline December 12, 2023

Burdwan University UG Admission 2024

Course Specialization
BA Arabic, Bengali, Classical Music (Vocal), Education, English, French, Hindi, History, Mass Communication and Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Rabindra Sangit, Sanskrit, Santali, Sociology, Urdu
BBA Business Administration Tourism and Hospitality
BCA Computer Applications
B.Com. Accountancy
B.Sc.(H) Anthropology, Economics Geography, Biotechnology Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science
BFA Fine Arts
BA (General) -
B.Com. (General) -
B.Sc. (General) -
BPT (General) -
LL.B -
B.A. LL.B -

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for BA (H)

  • The candidate must have cleared Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma from a university or a recognized board.
  • The candidate must have secured at least 45 percent marks in aggregate or an equivalent in their Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma or Intermediate.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. (H)

  • The candidate must have cleared Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma from a university or a recognized board.
  • The candidate must have secured at least 45 percent in aggregate or an equivalent in their Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma or Intermediate.
  • For Biochemistry, the candidate must have cleared Class 12 with 45 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics.
  • For Environmental Science, the candidate must have cleared Class 12 or any equivalent examination from a recognized board with Biology and Chemistry as combination subjects and 45 percent marks in aggregate.

Eligibility Criteria for BFA, BA, BPT, B.COM, B.SC (General)

  • The candidate must have cleared Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma from a university or a recognized board.
  • The candidate must have secured at least 45 percent marks in aggregate or an equivalent in their Class 12 or Plus Two Diploma or Intermediate.

Eligibility Criteria for LLB

  • The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent from a statutory university recognized by the UGC.
  • The candidate must have secured at least 45 percent in the Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Criteria for B.A. LL.B

  • The candidate must have completed HSE under a 10+2 pattern or an equivalent from a recognized board with at least 45 percent marks.
  • A relaxation of 5% is offered to the candidates belonging to SC/ST category

Burdwan University BTech Admission 2024

The University of Burdwan offers B.Tech. program in a variety of specializations. B.Tech. courses are available in six different fields, each with a seating capacity of 60 students. The specializations, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria for B.Tech. are mentioned below in detail:

Course Specialisation Eligibility Selection Process
BTech Civil Engineering, Electrical, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Information Technology. The candidate must have cleared 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. WBJEE Score

University of Burdwan PG Admission 2024

The University of Burdwan offers around 94 postgraduate courses to undergraduate students. The duration of the postgraduate courses is two years. For admission to postgraduate courses, the candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field. Admission to PG courses at Burdwan University is primarily based on the academic record that is the marks obtained in the Bachelor’s degree, high school, and madhyamik. The following table has detailed information regarding all the PG courses.

Course Specialization
MA Bengali, Economics, English, Hindi, History, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Santali, Sociology, Urdu
M.Ed. Education
MSW Social Work
M.Com. Commerce
LLM Law
MLIS -
M.Sc. Geography, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Science and Application, Computer Technology, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Zoology, Statistics

Eligibility Criteria

  • MA: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or a Special graduate in the related field (10+2+3) from any statutory University approved by the UGC.
  • M.Ed., MSW, M.Com: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education from any statutory University approved by the UGC.
  • LLM: The candidate must have a 3-year Law graduate degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Preliminary, Inter and Final year of LLB collectively from any statutory University approved by the UGC.
  • MLIS: The candidate must have a BLIS or B. Lib. Sc. or any recognized equivalent degree from any statutory University approved by the UGC.

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria for MA

The candidates are selected for the course on the basis of their academic performance. The weightage of the Bachelor’s degree marks, high school marks and madhyamik marks are given below:

  • Bachelor’s Degree marks – 60%
  • High school marks – 20%
  • Madhyamik – 20%

Selection Criteria for LLM

  • The candidates are selected for the course on the basis of the written test.

University of Burdwan MBA Admission 2024

The University of Burdwan offers MBA program in a variety of specializations. The specializations, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria for MBA are mentioned below in detail:

Course Specialisation Eligibility Selection
MBA Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Systems & Operations, Insurance & Risk, Media Management, and Tourism The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field from any statutory University approved by the UGC. Performance in MAT, GD, and Viva-voce, with the following weight:
  • MAT score – 200 marks
  • GD - 100 marks
  • Viva Voce - 100 marks

University of Burdwan MTech Admission 2024

The University of Burdwan offers M.Tech program in a variety of specializations. The specializations, eligibility criteria, and selection criteria for M.Tech. are mentioned below in detail:

Course Specialisation Eligibility Selection
MBA Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Systems & Operations, Insurance & Risk, Media Management, and Tourism The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field from any statutory University approved by the UGC. Performance in MAT, GD, and Viva-voce, with the following weight:
  • MAT score – 200 marks
  • GD - 100 marks
  • Viva Voce - 100 marks

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The candidate must have Passed B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation with a minimum aggregate of 60% (Electronics and Instrumentation) or B.E. or B. Tech. in Electronics/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engg. /Electronics and Communication Engg./ Radio Physics and Electronics/Applied Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 50% (ECE (Microwaves) from any statutory University recognized by the UGC.

Selection Criteria:

  • For admission to M.Tech. course, the selection of the candidates is under the following categories:
  • Category A: GATE- qualified B.E./B.Tech. candidates
  • Category B: Candidates who are sponsored with at least 2 years of work experience in the related field after graduating.
  • Category C: Non-GATE BE/B.Tech. candidates

University of Burdwan M.Phil. and PhD Admission 2024

Burdwan University provides admission to M.Phil. and PhD programs with a variety of specializations. For admission to M.Phil. and PhD programs, the candidates must have a Master's degree with at least 55 percent marks and a second-class honours degree in the respective subject. The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam and the interview. The following table has detailed information regarding the M.Phil. and PhD courses.

Course Specialization
M.Phil. Hindi, Commerce, History, Political Science, Economics, Bengali, English, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Library and Information Science, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Botany, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Zoology.
PhD Bengali, Business Administration (Human Resource), Economics, English, History, Library and Information Science, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Tourism Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Education, Hindi, Law, Mass Communication, Political Science, Sociology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Botany, Computer Science, Geography, Microbiology, Statistics.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Phil.

  • The candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% in a Master’s degree and Second-Class Honours degree in the concerned subject from a statutory university approved by the UGC.
  • A 5% relaxation is provided for SC/ST Candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D.

  • The candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% in aggregate or an equivalent grade B in a Master’s degree in the concerned subject from a statutory university approved by the UGC.
  • A 5% relaxation is provided for SC/ST Candidates.
  • The candidate who has completed full-time regular M.Phil. with 55% minimum marks in aggregate or equivalent grade B in the UG-7 point scale is also eligible to apply for Ph.D.

University of Burdwan Distance Education Admission 2024

The University of Burdwan also provides Distance Education courses for students who want to study and earn a degree online. The university offers nine distance education courses through ten study centres including MA, MBA, M.Sc. and M.Com. Each course is available in various specialisations, including MA in English, M.Sc in Mathematics, MBA in Finance and others.

Course Name Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA Bengali, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit UG degree in relevant discipline Entrance exam + Interview and GD
MA/M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Com. Commerce
M.Sc. Computer Science
MBA Finance, Marketing, HR, Systems and Operations, Insurance and Risk.

University of Burdwan Application Process 2024

To apply to the University of Burdwan, follow the below-mentioned details:

  • Navigate to the official website of the University of Burdwan.
  • On the home page, click on the 'Apply now' button.
  • Fill out the admission form with your personal credentials and scan all of the required documents, including photographs, and upload them.
  • After submitting an application, please keep the system-generated Provisional Enrolment Number for future reference and communication.
  • Pay the fee, either online or with a Demand Draft, and submit. Please remember to save/print your fee receipt.
  • For M.Tech, The payment must be made in the form of a Demand Draft for INR 450 made payable to "SBI, Burdwan University Branch, Burdwan" in favour of the "Finance Officer, Burdwan University."
  • The candidate must then send the application form, demand draft, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the following address on or before the due date to receive the provisional admit card:

Address of Correspondence

“The Secretary,
Faculty Council (Sc),
The University of Burdwan,
Golapbag, Burdwan 713 104”

For Distance Education Courses:

  • Navigate to the official website of the University of Burdwan– Directorate of Distance Education.
  • To fill out the online form, go to Admission and select your desired course.
  • Before submitting, carefully read and comprehend the instructions. Incomplete forms will be considered cancelled.
  • After selecting the course, please select your preferred Study Centre.
  • The application ID generated after submitting the form will be the username of the candidate’s profile. Candidates are advised to remember their application ID for future reference.

FAQs

Ques. How do I get admission to the University of Burdwan?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses offered at the University of Burdwan can apply online through the official portal of the university.

Ques. Is the University of Burdwan good?

Ans. The University of Burdwan is currently one of the top six leading universities in West Bengal. It provides a variety of courses in numerous specializations as well as skill-based training.

Ques. What are some of the state-aided colleges affiliated with the University of Burdwan?

Ans. As of now, there are 189 colleges affiliated with the University of Burdwan. Some of the state-aided colleges include

  • Acharya Sukumar Sen Mahavidyalaya
  • Burdwan Raj College
  • Chandrapur College
  • Dasarathi Hazra Memorial College
  • Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya
  • Dr. Gour Mohan Roy College
  • Galsi Mahavidyalaya
  • Guskara Mahavidyalaya
  • Jamalpur Mahavidyalaya
  • Kalna College

Ques. Are there any scholarships available for the students of the University of Burdwan?

Ans. Yes, the college does offer scholarships in the form of monetary rewards or recruitment opportunities. The following are some of the scholarships mentioned:

  • Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship
  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship
  • Minority Scholarship
  • Minority Merit Cum Means Scholarship
  • SC /ST Scholarship
  • Labour Welfare Scholarship
  • Physically Handicapped Scholarship

Ques. Has the GATE eligibility for the University of Burdwan for the year 2024 changed?

Ans. Yes, the following changes to the GATE 2024 examination eligibility have been implemented:

  • According to the new GATE eligibility criteria, the minimum qualification requirement has been reduced from 10+2+4 (ongoing) last year to 10+2+3 (ongoing) this year.
  • The relaxation now allows third-year candidates to apply for and take the exam.
  • Another significant change is that candidates can choose two subjects/papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Previously, candidates could only apply for one paper.

COURSEADMISSION LINK
BA, BBA/BBM, Diploma in Arts, Graduate Diploma in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, M.Phil/Ph.D in Mass Communication, MA, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma in Arts, PG Diploma in Medical, UG Diploma in Arts Admission Link

University of Burdwan Bardhaman Admission 2026 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BBA/BMS]Jul 26, 2026
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]Jul 26, 2026
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [B.Sc]Jul 26, 2026
Publication of Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [B.Com]Jul 26, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BBA/BMS]Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [B.Sc]Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Admission against Seat Allotment - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [B.Com]Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Physical Verification at Institution - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BBA/BMS]Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 05, 2026
Physical Verification at Institution - Phase 2 Upgrade Round WB CAP 2026 [BA]Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 05, 2026

University Institute of Technology, University Of Burdwan - [UIT] (16)
Burdwan Raj College (11)
Banwarilal Bhalotia College (8)
Chandernagore Goverment College (6)
Bolpur College (5)
Kalna College (4)
Rampurhat College (4)
Suri Vidyasagar College - [SVC] (4)
Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya (4)
Raghunathpur College (3)
Katwa College (2)
Burdwan Institute of Management & Computer Science - [BIMS] (2)
Chandannagar Institute of Management & Technology - [CIMT] (2)
Burdwan Medical College & Hospital - [BMC] (2)
Birbhum Mahavidyalaya (1)
Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya (1)
Gobinda Prasad Mahavidyalaya (1)
Hooghly Women's College (1)
Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya (1)
Khalisani Mahavidyalaya (1)
Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College - [MUC] (1)
Saldiha College (1)
Syamsundar College (1)
Chandrapur college (1)
Directorate of Distance Education, The University of Burdwan - [DDEBUR] (1)
Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya (1)
Prabhat Jyotirmoyee Educational Research Institute - [PJERI] (1)

Reviews found (10)

Overall Rating9.7
placement
9.0
college
10.0
course
9.0
hostel
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

I choose it because first of all it's a government college and their was 31 seats and only for honours Candidates. Here Admission process is online i find it from their website . It's based of cut off .

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Overall Rating6.8
placement
1.0
college
10.0
course
10.0
hostel
9.0
internship
1.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

Yes we have group discussions interviews and breach course orientation and general reasoning test and I choose this college because it's only college which is like good and discipline is maintained in my town Burdwan

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Overall Rating5.3
placement
3.0
college
7.0
course
7.0
hostel
5.0
internship
3.0
campus life
7.0
Remarks:

Before I say the good things about the college, I have to say that I have left this particular course, along with 2 others (whole class). So the college is actually really good. There's a good hall, great library, and excellent staff. You dont have to worry about the admission, the requirement is minimum.

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Overall Rating9.4
placement
9.0
college
9.0
course
10.0
internship
9.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

I like the teaching faculties and methods of teaching. The campus of the college is quite large. There are too many buildings for separate departments. A big library is also there. If students want to borrow books they feel free to get a free library membership.

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Overall Rating6.8
placement
2.0
college
8.0
course
8.0
internship
8.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

A renowned university that offers you numerous courses. I choose English at this university. There are highly skilled faculty members. For research work, it is an ideal one. The campus is also mind-blowing surrounded by greenery. For sports activity, there are adequate places and chances to present your skills. Especially for football. There are many more things like academic, and cultural celebrations, annual convocations, etc.

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Overall Rating10
college
10.0
course
10.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

The factor that made me choose the college is that my elder brother has also passed from this college. There are no written tests or interviews held when you are admitted to the college. The admission is done online.

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Overall Rating9.4
placement
9.0
college
9.0
course
10.0
internship
9.0
campus life
10.0
Remarks:

Factors : 1. Admission Process : They don't conduct any exam to get admit. They admit students as per HS or 12th Board result. 2. Faculty : This University has expertise faculty to conduct operation or research.

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Overall Rating8.2
placement
8.0
college
7.0
course
9.0
internship
8.0
campus life
9.0
Remarks:

All the aspects of this college is very good.there was not any group discussion ..there was not any written test..this college admit students by their previous academic performance..there is no bad aspects in this college

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Reviewed on February 29, 2024|
Overall Rating7.7
college
8.0
course
7.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

I choose this college because it is just near in my home town. Teachers of this college is very helpful environment of our college is good. Main problem is that there is no boy's common room. The process of admission in our college is just to Score 50% or Above marks in 12th standard board exam. There is no admission exam rule in our college.

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Reviewed on February 28, 2024|
Overall Rating9.6
placement
10.0
college
10.0
course
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
8.0
Remarks:

We did not face any interviews or any written test for admission .I admit here in basic of higher secondary result and reservation quota. There is a final merit list where you may get the chance in the counseling process. The admission fees also very low .I have paid only thousand rupees for the course at the time of admission..

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Reviewed on February 2, 2024|


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