Gour Banga University, Malda is a state university featured among Top Universities in West Bengal. It is popularly known for its undergraduate, postgraduate and research level courses offered in a wide range of disciplines such as Humanities, Social Science & Commerce, Education, Law, Science, Journalism etc. Admissions to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses are based on the candidate's merit in the last qualifying examinations.

Gour Banga University organizes several webinars and extra curricular activities to foster the overall growth and development of its students. The university is also promoting the student credit card scheme as inaugurated by the government of West Bengal.

Gour Banga University, Malda Quick Facts

  • Gour Banga University, Malda is a UGC approved state university established in 2008.
  • The university offers several courses such as BA, BSc, BCom, LLB, MLIS, LLM, MPhil, PhD etc. Direct admissions are granted to all UG and PG courses except research level courses.
  • For PhD and MPhil courses, candidates need to appear for the entrance test conducted by the university followed by a Personal Interview.
  • Gour Banga University does not offer any scholarship on its own. Candidates can apply for other scholarships offered by the state government.
  • The university offers its students some of the best academic and infrastructural facilities, including boys and girls hostels, libraries, computer blocks etc.
  • The Faculty at Gour Banga University is highly qualified and strongly dedicated in imparting quality education to its students. Most of the faculty members also hold a doctorate degree and have relevant years of work experience.
  • The university provides placement opportunities to final year students along with internships. Candidates are placed in some of the reputed firms with an average salary package of INR 3 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is around INR 1.8 LPA.

Gour Banga University, Malda Courses & Fees

Tabulated below are the courses offered by Gour Banga University along with other details:

Program Program details Selection Criteria
BA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Bengali, Arabic, English, Education, Hindi, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Economics, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sanskrit, Sociology
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST)
 First-cum-first basis
B.Sc
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Chemistry, Botany, Home Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Computer Science, Information Technology
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST)
 Merit based
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST)
BCA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Database, Networking, Data Structures and Programming Languages
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST)
B.Ed
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any field with at least 45% aggregate marks
MA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Arabic, Bengali, Economics, English, Geography, History, Mass Communication & Journalism, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Political Science, Sociology, Arabic, Bengali
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a BA or equivalent degree with at least 45% aggregate marks
MSc
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Physics, Zoology, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, Physiology
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a BSc or equivalent degree with at least 45% aggregate marks
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have a BCom or equivalent degree with at least 45% aggregate marks
LLM
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have an LLB or equivalent degree with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks
PhD
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Specializations: Bengali, Botany, Commerce, Chemistry, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Law, Library and Information Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Science, Sanskrit, Sanskrit
  • Eligibility: Candidates must have an MPhil or equivalent degree with at least 55% aggregate marks
 Entrance exam conducted by the university followed by PI

Gour Banga University Scholarships

The students of Gour Banga University can apply for various scholarships offered by state or central government as per their category, academic merit, eligibility, financial background, economic status and various other parameters. Below mentioned are some of them:

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship Minorities: This scholarship is a performance-based scholarship for West Bengal students which includes a monthly stipend of INR 8,000 to selected scholarship candidates. The applicants must have achieved at least 75% of the grades in the 12th grade and annual family income less than INR 2.5 Lakhs in order to be eligible for the same.
  • Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship: This scholarship is provided to girl candidates who are currently completing a bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Science/ Medicine. Selected candidates will receive a monthly grant of INR 3,000.
  • Hindi Scholarship Program, West Bengal: This scholarship includes financial security for advanced studies that also apply up to the research level. Selected candidates will receive a scholarship amount of INR 3000 to INR 10000 per month from the government of West Bengal.
  • Aikyashree Scholarship: This scholarship provides financial grants to deserving students belonging to minority communities. The minimum stipend offered is INR 1100 per year.
  • SC/ ST/ OBC West Bengal Post Matric Scholarships: Students belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC category will receive a monthly stipend of INR 160 to INR 1,200 as the scholarship amount.

FAQs

Ques. Is Gour Banga University a good university?

Ans. Gour Banga University, Malda is a government-sponsored university and ranks 1st overall in Malda and 18th in West Bengal. Its status was expanded in 2016 when this university received UGC 12 (B) status and was among the top 200 Indian Universities ranked on postgraduate and research programs, as well as providing good internships to students through on-campus internships.

Ques. What are the various facilities that are provided by Gour Banga University?

Ans. Gour Banga University, Malda offers a variety of facilities for students such as smart classrooms, free on-campus WiFi, science labs, as well as other amenities such as a placement cell, complaint repair cell, hostel facilities, anti-ragging cell, sports board, and gym, and many other facilities help students in various ways.

Ques. Do NET qualified candidates also need to appear for the entrance exam conducted by Gour Banga University?

Ans. Candidates who have a regular M.Phil degree or have qualified in the UGC-NET (including JRF)/ CSIR-NET (including JRF)/ SET/ SLET/ GATE or teacher fellowship shall be exempted from appearing at the Entrance Test for admission to the M.Phil/ Ph.D programme wherever applicable. However, they shall have to appear at the viva-voce for final selection to the course.

Ques. Are there any seats reserved at Gour Banga University?

Ans. As per the norms of Government of West Bengal, 60% of the total seats in each PG subject will be filled up only from the candidates from the affiliated colleges under the University of Gour Banga on the basis of the merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in UG examinations. Remaining 40% of seats will be open for the students of other Universities and those of Gour Banga University who are not considered within 60%.

Ques. How can I apply for PG admissions to Gour Banga University?

Ans. Candidates need to apply online for admissions to Gour Banga University. Candidates can visit the official university website and fill the application form by entering all the basic details such as name, DOB, marks in last qualifying examinations etc. Then upload the required documents. Submit the application form and proceed to pay the application fee of INR 400 (INR 150 for SC/ST/PwD). Take a print out of the same and keep it for future reference.