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Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University was established in 2012.CBPBU is named after Panchanan Barma, a 19th-century Rajbangshi leader and social reformer. This university was founded by the West Bengal government under the West Bengal Act XXI of 2012, as well as the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Act 2012.
The university isaccredited by the UGC. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and M.Phil. Programs to candidates. CBPBUalso offers B.Voc. Degree and certificate programs. 15 colleges are affiliated with Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University. Depending on the course, admission is grantedbased on merit and/or an entrance test.
Post-Graduation studies are available at Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University in fifteen subjects: Bengali, Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Philosophy, History, Education, Political Science, Commerce, Law, Geography, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University also offers a Certificate Course in Raj Bangshi Bhasa, a Bachelor in Library Information Science, and a Certificate Course in the Spanish Language.
CBPBU Highlights
| Established | Institute Type | 2012 | State |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Set by | AICTE |
| Entrance Exam | Research Eligibility Test (RET) |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, PhD, MPhil, B.Voc. Degree Program, and certificate courses |
| Popular Courses | PhD, M.Sc., BA, LLM, M.Com., M.Phil., B.Com., MA, B.Sc. |
| Application Mode | Online and Offline |
| Admission Criteria | For student selection, merit and category are taken into account, while for PG courses, merit plus an entrance exam is taken into account. |
| Top Recruiters | Vodafone, Aditya Birla Group, Google Careers, HCL, Samsung Careers, Maruti Suzuki Careers. |
| Facilities Available | Library, Wi-Fi campus, Swim Club, Playground, Canteen. |
| Address | Panchanan Nagar, Vivekananda Street, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India – 736101 |
| info@cbpbu.ac.in | |
| Official Website | https://cbpbu.ac.in/ |
CBPBU Rankings
| BODY/MAGAZINE | RANK | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Indian University Rankings | 643th | 2021 |
| World Rank | 10128th | 2021 |
CBPBU Courses Offered
The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. It also offers a B.VOC in Journalism and Mass Communication, as well as a Certificate Course in Data Analytics and Mushroom Cultivation and Processing. The following is a list of the University’s courses at various levels and specializations.
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | DURATION | SPECIALIZATIONS | SELECTION CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A | Passed 10+ 2 with at least 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 4 years |
|
Based on Class12th scores |
| B.Sc | Passed 10+ 2 with at least 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 3 years |
|
Based on Class12th scores |
| B.Com. | Passed 10+ 2 with at least 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 3 years |
|
Based on Class12th scores |
| BBA | Passed 10+ 2 with at least 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 3 years | — | Based on Class12th scores |
| MA | Graduation in B.A. from a recognized university. Completion of 10+2+3 | 2 years |
|
Entrance exams+Merit(Graduation scores) |
| M.Sc. | Graduation in B.A. from a recognized university. Completion of 10+2+3 | 2 years |
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Entrance exams+Merit(Graduation scores) |
| M.Com | Graduation in B.A. from a recognized university. Completion of 10+2+3 | 2 years | — | Entrance exams+Merit(Graduation scores) |
| LLM | A law degree from any recognized university | 2 years | — | Based on Entrance Exams |
| BLIS | Graduation in B.A. from a recognized university. Completion of 10+2+3 | 1 year | — | On a first come, first serve basis. |
| MLIS | Successful completion of the BLIS Program. | 1 year | — | BLIS scores/Marks. |
| M.Phil | PG in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 2 Years | – | RET/ NET/SLET/SET/GATE scores |
| PhD | G in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized institution. | 3 Years |
|
RET/ NET/SLET/SET/GATE scores |
CBPBU Admissions
- Depending on the course selected, admission to this university is done based on merit, entrance exam results, and an interview.
- For UG admission candidates must have a 10+2 grade point average of at least 55%.
- An applicant for PG admission must have completed their undergraduate studies in the 10+2+3/4 year format.
- An applicant for a Ph.D./M.Phil. must have completed a PG in the related subject with at least 55 percent marks and pass the RET.
- To take the RET test, you must first register and then download your admit card. To be accepted to the Ph.D. program offered here, you must wait for the results.
- Admissions for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs will begin in May (tentatively).
- Candidates must first register on the official website.
- For offline applications, the applicant must first download the admission form from the university’s official website.
- Fill out the form and connect the correct documents.
- Students must pay using an online payment system such as credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Address to which offline applications should be sent
Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University,
Vivekananda Street, Cooch Behar,
West Bengal, India – 736101
CBPBU Placement
- Counseling – Students have doubts, misunderstandings, and basic questions about the future and what they want. Such students can takecounseling and assessments in order to obtain more in-depth answers and clinical support for their growth and development.
- Placements – The career development cell collaborates with industry to associate students with various forms of job opportunities.
- CBPBU placements/top recruiters also include:Vodafone careers, Google careers, Samsung careers, Maruti Suzuki careers, Honda careers and many other top companies visit the University for placement related matters and concerns.
CBPBU Scholarships
The CBPBU offers various scholarships to the student such as:
- Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship.
- PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Girl Child.
- Pre Matric and Post Matric Scholarships to SC/ST/OBC students.
- Students can also apply for minority scholarships and M.Phil scholarships.
(The amount is subject to certain variations)
CBPBU Facilities
- CBPBU has a large collection of books, journals, and magazines to provide its students with a wealth of knowledge.
- Wi-Fi is available in the hostel, library, and seminar rooms.
- University provides transportation within Cooch Behar and its surrounding areas.
- University conducts mandatory general medical checkup camps for all University students.
- Other services include Computer Labs, sports and recreation area, cafeteria, auditorium, hostel gym, laboratory, medical services, classrooms, security etc.
CBPBU Faculty
- Dr. Debkumar Mukhopadhyay–VICE-CHANCELLOR
- Prof. Dilip Kumar Roy – PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI, QUALIFICATION – M.A., PhD
- Dr. Jyoti Prosad Roy–ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI
- Mr. Abhijit Mandal–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT
- Ms. Rita Chaudhary–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
- Dr. Saunak Samajdar–PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
- Smt. Dipanwita Dasgupta–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
- Dr. Bijay Kumar Sarka–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
- Miss. Baishali Majumdar–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
- Dr. Shasanka Kumar Gayen–ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
- Dr. Shraban Sarkar–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
- Ms. Dipika Subba–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
- Dr. Samik Bindu–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
- Dr. Hadida Yasmin–ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
- Dr. Pradip Kumar Kar–PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
CBPBU FAQs
Ques: Is there any kind of housing/accommodation facility available at the college?
Ans: Yes, the university has a student hostel facility available.
Ques: What documents are necessary for admission to CBPBU?
Ans: Higher secondary mark sheet, Transfer certificate, Admit card, Age Proof, SC/ST certificate, Passport size photograph, and Documents for educational qualifications are the documents needed for CBPBU Admissions.
Ques: When will the CBPBU application forms be available?
Ans: In the month of June, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University makes the admission application form available online. Candidates are chosen based on their performance on the university’s annual Research Eligibility Test (RET).
Ques: Are state transfer and foreign students admitted at CBPBU?
Ans: CBPBU University has a separate entrance test and quota for these candidates.
Ques: What is the mandatory minimum attendance?
Ans: A minimum of 75% attendance is expected. If the attendance is not sufficient, admission will be terminated.
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