Visva-Bharati accepts students into major courses such as BA and M.Sc through national entrance examinations and university counselling. Rabindranath Tagore founded the university at Santiniketan in 1921. It is a Central University under the Government of India, with programmes in areas that include fine arts, music, dance, and the humanities.

Undergraduate selection uses CUET UG scores, while postgraduate admission is based on CUET PG. NTA conducts both examinations. Applicants must also complete the merit and counselling process through the Visva-Bharati Samarth portal. Selected students confirm admission after document verification and payment of the required fee.

Admission update:

  • For UG courses such as BA, B.Sc, BFA, and B.Mus in the 2026-27 session, CUET UG results have been declared. Applicants should follow counselling updates at vbadmission.in.
  • CUET PG results have also been declared for admission to MA, M.Sc, M.F.A., and other PG courses in 2026-27. The PG counselling information is published through vbadmission.in.
  • Visva-Bharati is among the 230+ universities taking part in CUET UG 2026. The examination received registrations from more than 15.68 lakh candidates across India.
  • B.Sc applicants need at least 50% in Class 12. The minimum for BA and most other humanities courses is 45% in Class 12.
  • A Bhavana, which is a university department, may also ask applicants to complete an aptitude test or present a portfolio. Course-specific notices are available at vbadmission.in.
  • As a residential university, Visva-Bharati provides hostel accommodation. Places are limited, and outstation students receive priority during allotment.
  • Admission follows central government reservation rules: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, and 10% for EWS applicants.

Visva-Bharati Admission Portal 2026: vbadmission.in

Visva-Bharati UG Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, the university has BA, B.Sc, BFA, B.Mus, B.P.E, B.S.W, and B.Sc Agriculture courses through its Bhavanas and affiliated institutions. Visva-Bharati prepares separate course-wise and Bhavana-wise merit lists using CUET UG scores and releases them at vbadmission.in.

Visva-Bharati UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc in science streams Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate CUET UG score, followed by the Visva-Bharati merit list and counselling through vbadmission.in
BA, BFA, B.Mus, B.P.E, B.S.W, and other humanities courses Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate

Visva-Bharati UG Selection Criteria 2026

Each Bhavana prepares merit lists by course and applicant category. A CUET UG applicant must complete a separate Visva-Bharati counselling registration on the Samarth portal after the examination results are released.

  • For most courses, the CUET UG score decides the initial merit position, and no separate university written examination is needed.
  • Sangit Bhavana for Music and Kala Bhavana for Fine Arts may add a skill audition or portfolio assessment to the CUET requirement. Applicants should confirm the rules for their chosen Bhavana at vbadmission.in.
  • Students must bring their Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, CUET UG scorecard, migration certificate, and any applicable SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, or PwD certificate for verification.

How to Apply for UG at Visva-Bharati?

  • Create a CUET UG 2026 application at cuet.nta.nic.in and choose Visva-Bharati from the participating universities.
  • Take the CUET UG papers linked to the Visva-Bharati programme you wish to study.
  • Once the CUET UG result is available, register separately at vbadmission.in and enter your preferred course and Bhavana.
  • Review the merit list on vbadmission.in. Selected applicants must attend document verification at the assigned Visva-Bharati venue and pay the admission fee.

Visva-Bharati PG Admission 2026

CUET PG scores are used for admission to MA, M.Sc, M.F.A., M.Mus, and the university's other postgraduate programmes. NTA conducts CUET PG, after which Visva-Bharati releases PG merit lists and counselling information on vbadmission.in.

Visva-Bharati PG Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA in humanities and social sciences A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The required minimum marks differ by subject and should be checked at visvabharati.ac.in. CUET PG score, followed by the Visva-Bharati PG merit list and counselling at vbadmission.in
M.Sc, M.F.A., and M.Mus A relevant bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate, or 45% for reserved categories

How to Apply for PG at Visva-Bharati?

  • Apply for CUET PG 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in, selecting Visva-Bharati and the correct postgraduate subject.
  • After the CUET PG result is released, complete the university's PG counselling registration at vbadmission.in.
  • Follow the published merit lists. If allotted a place, finish document verification and submit the admission fee within the stated deadline to secure the seat.

Visva-Bharati Scholarships 2026

Eligible Visva-Bharati students may apply for central government scholarship schemes or seek financial help offered within the university.

  • Central Sector Scholarship of College and University Students, or CSSS: UG and PG students who rank among the top 10% of Class 12 board performers and have a family income below INR 4.5 lakh may apply at scholarships.gov.in.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST students: This central government scheme provides full tuition fee reimbursement. Applications can be submitted at scholarships.gov.in after admission to Visva-Bharati is confirmed.
  • OBC Post-Matric Scholarship: OBC students whose yearly family income is below INR 1 lakh can apply through the National Scholarship Portal.
  • Minority Post-Matric Scholarship: Eligible students may use scholarships.gov.in to apply for the Maulana Azad scholarship and other minority schemes, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship.
  • Rabindra Sadan assistance: Visva-Bharati maintains internal financial support provisions for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Details are available from the administrative office of the relevant Bhavana.

Visva-Bharati Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants selected for an undergraduate seat at Visva-Bharati?

Ans. NTA's CUET UG score is the main basis for UG selection. Applicants must also register separately for Visva-Bharati counselling at vbadmission.in, where the university publishes its course-wise and category-wise merit lists.

Ques. How many Class 12 marks are needed for Visva-Bharati UG courses?

Ans. B.Sc courses require a minimum of 50% in Class 12. Applicants to BA, BFA, B.Mus, and most other humanities or arts programmes need at least 45%. Reserved-category students should confirm the course-specific cutoff at vbadmission.in.

Ques. Where can students find the Visva-Bharati UG counselling announcement?

Ans. The university posts UG counselling information on its Samarth admission portal at vbadmission.in after the CUET UG results. Applicants must register there separately even if they have already completed the CUET application.

Ques. Can a Music or Fine Arts applicant be asked to complete another assessment?

Ans. Yes. Sangit Bhavana may hold an audition, while Kala Bhavana may require a portfolio or another skill-based assessment in addition to the CUET UG score. Applicants should check the relevant Bhavana notice at vbadmission.in or visvabharati.ac.in.

Ques. What type of institution is Visva-Bharati?

Ans. Visva-Bharati is a Central University under the Government of India. It was established through an Act of Parliament, is fully funded by the central government, and has the status of an institution of national importance. Central reservation rules apply to its admissions.

Ques. Which postgraduate subjects can students pursue at Visva-Bharati?

Ans. The university provides MA courses in several humanities and social science subjects, along with M.Sc, M.F.A. in Fine Arts, M.Mus in Music, and other specialised PG programmes through its Bhavanas. The full course list and accepted CUET PG subject combinations are available at visvabharati.ac.in.

Ques. Can admitted students apply for a hostel at Santiniketan?

Ans. Yes. Visva-Bharati is residential and offers hostel facilities at Santiniketan, but the number of places is limited. Outstation students usually receive priority. Hostel application instructions can be obtained from the university administration through visvabharati.ac.in.

Ques. Which financial aid schemes can Visva-Bharati students use?

Ans. Eligible students can apply through scholarships.gov.in for CSSS and the SC, ST, or OBC post-matric schemes after admission is confirmed. Economically disadvantaged students may also ask their Bhavana office about financial assistance available within the university.