Bankura University (BU) is state-operated University at Purandarpur that offers diverse courses in UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels. The University houses 4 wings in it, which are as follows: School of Literature, Language, and culture studies; School of Social studies; School of Science, and School of Science. The university along with its affiliated institutions offers around 7 UG courses, around 3 PG courses, and 1 doctorate courses under the aegis of many specializations. All the UG and PG course admission is merit-based, while the admission of Ph.D. course only takes place entrance-based, which considers the score of RET- Research Entrance Test. The placements at the University are ever improvising itself as the placed student’s rate is lower here.

Bankura University Key Points

  • Bankura University is known for its MA courses as it was the pioneer course here. 8 specializations are available under the MA course.
  • 13 specializations are available under PhD courses.
  • Bankura University totally offers around 31 courses in all UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels.
  • Ph.D. courses at the University span up to 6 years.
  • The University recently conducted an online zoom-based placement training for the benefit of students studying in the institution and its affiliated institutions.

Bankura University Courses and Fees

The below course details given includes the courses offered by the University and its affiliated college operating the University management.

Courses Program Details Selection Basis
BA
  • Specialization: Philosophy, Bengali, Education, History, Physical Education, Sanskrit, Santali, Music, Defense Studies, English, Political Science, Sociology, and Social Work.
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 9,435 (for 3 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have secured a least of 50 percent of marks in their Class 12th exam from a recognized board of study.
 Merit-based
B.Sc. (Honors)
  • Specialization: Botany, Computer Science, Electronics, Forestry, Geology, Microbiology, Zoology, Economics, Environmental Science, Nutrition, Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geography.
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 12,075 (for 3 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have secured a least of 50 percent of marks in their Class 12th exam from a recognized board of study.
B.Com
  • Specialization: General
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Total Fees: -
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% marks in their Class 12th exam with the commerce subject from a recognized board of study.
BBA
  • Specialization: Hotel & Tourism Management
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 99,800 (for 3 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% of marks in their Class 12th exam with English subject from a recognized board of study.
BCA (Honors)
  • Duration: 4 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 1.33 Lakhs (for 4 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed their Class 12th exam from a recognized board of study.
LL.B.
  • Duration: 3 years.
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the Graduation in any discipline from any recognized institution.
MA
  • Specialization: Bengali, English, Education, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Santali, Music, Botany, and Sanskrit.
  • Duration: 2 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 12,200 (for 2 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the Graduation in the relevant discipline from any recognized institution.
M.Sc.
  • Specialization: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Geo-informatics.
  • Duration: 2 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 11,750 (for 2 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the Graduation in the relevant discipline from any recognized institution.
LL.M.
  • Specialization: General
  • Duration: 2 years.
  • Total Fees: INR 12,050 (for 2 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed LL.B. or relevant degree with a minimum of 45 percent marks from any recognized institution.
PhD
  • Specialization: Bengali, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, Sanskrit, Social Work, Botany, Education, Geography, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, and Santali.
  • Duration: Maximum of up to 6 years
  • Total Fees: INR 1.26 Lakhs (for 2 years).
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed the relevant Master degree with a minimum of 55 marks from any recognized institution.
 Entrance-based considering the score of RET- Research Entrance Test with Personal Interview.

Bankura University Admission

Various UG, PG, and PhD courses offered by the University and its affiliated institutions can be applied either in online mode through the University itself or else from the affiliated institutions by directly visiting them.

How to apply?

The application process for any courses at the University are given below.

  • Candidates need to apply to the desired course by registering and logging into the official university portal.
  • Alternatively, those candidates who want to take admission in the affiliated institution need to visit it and get the application form in offline mode.
  • Then, fill any desired form and then submit it along with the documents needed.
  • The University notifies the eligible candidates and conducts entrance if any.
  • After finalizing the admission, the candidates need to pay the prescribed fees and join it.

Bankura University Placements

The placements cell at the University works towards placing every student graduating out of its institution. However, they are still evolving in the process of placement activities. The University conducts various events and organizes various training sessions for the sake of improvising the talent of students for placing them. For instance, the University had conducted a placement training webinar on May 11, 2022 in order to work on it.

Bankura University Scholarship

The students can apply and get the following scholarships that will be made available to the students through the nodal officer Mr. Sudip Roy:

  • Kanyashree (K3)
  • Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students (OASIS)
  • Merit cum Means Scholarship (AIKYASHREE)
  • Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities (AIKYASHREE)
  • Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities (AIKYASHREE)
  • Post Matric Scholarship (AIKYASHREE)
  • Talent Support Stipend (AIKYASHREE)
  • Category C: P.G. Scholarships

Note: Students applying to the scholarships need to apply to the concerned scholarships through their scholarship wing depending upon the eligible scholarship.

Bankura University FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam at Bankura University, Purandarpur?

Ans. Yes, the entrance exam is only conducted for Ph.D. courses. However, the candidates who have cleared other national entrance exams are also eligible for Ph.D. course admission.

Ques. Can a student appear for Improvement Exams at Bankura University, Purandarpur?

Ans. Yes, any students who have got less than 50 percent of marks in their semester exams can appear for the improvement exams to boost their score in the next attempts.

Ques. Are accommodation facilities made available to the students at Bankura University, Purandarpur?

Ans. Yes, the accommodation facilities are made available to the students by the University to both girls and boys.

Ques. How is the staff at Bankura University, Purandarpur?

Ans. The faculties at the University are experts who can help the students in every possible way. Around 9 faculties have already secured their Ph.D. degree.

Ques. What are the affiliated institutions operating under Bankura University, Purandarpur?

Ans. The affiliated institutions operating under the University are as follows:

  • Bankura Christian College, Bankura
  • Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura
  • Sarsuna Law College, Kolkata
  • Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith, Bankura
  • Panchmura Mahavidyalaya, Bankura