Faculty of Arts

Programmes Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
M.A. in Bengali [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in English [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in History [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Political Science [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Sanskrit [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Education [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Environmental Studies [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Geography [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
Master of Social Work (M.S.W) [Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years

Faculty of Fine Arts

Programmes Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
M.A. in Rabindra Sangeet [ Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years
M.A. in Vocal Music [ Semester Mode under CBCS] Two Years Four Years

Eligibility Criteria

M.A. in Bengali, English, Sanskrit, History & Political Science Honours / General (minimum 10+2+3) in the Subject concerned or having the relevant Subject of minimum 300 full marks at Graduate level from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.
M.A. in Education B. Ed. or B.Ed. (special education) from any UGC recognized institution in India along with Honours / General (minimum 10+2+3) from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad. OR Honours / General (minimum 10+2+3) in Education, having minimum 300 full marks at Graduate level from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.
M.A. in Geography Honours in Geography at Graduate level (minimum 10+2+3) from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.
M.A. in Environmental Studies Honours / General Graduate (minimum 10+2+3) Or Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.
Master of Social Work Honours / General Graduate (minimum 10+2+3) Or Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.
M.A. in Rabindra Sangeet, Vocal Music Honours / General Graduate (minimum 10+2+3) Or Post Graduate in General or Professional Course from any UGC recognized institution in India or abroad.

Points to Note

  • All Programmes are offered for Study at the Main Campus (Learner Support Centre Code-99), Rabindra Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
  • Programmes offered for study at various Learner Support Centres (LSC) are given in the prospectus.
  • Geography, Social Work, Rabindra Sangeet and Vocal Music are offered only at Main Campus, Salt Lake (LSC-99).
  • Online form fill up for admission will remain open as per notifications that will be available on the website from time to time.
  • Admission of the candidate will be confirmed after thorough verification of the original testimonials like Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates etc. to be produced at the respective Learner Support Centre (LSC) and subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
  • Date of verification of the original testimonials will be notified in due course on the University website at www.rbucdoe.ac.in.
    Students are required to complete verification within stipulated date and time failing which the candidature will stand cancelled.
  • Admission of candidate shall stand cancelled if he / she fail to produce original Admit Cards, Marksheets, Grade Cards, Certificates etc. at the time of verification.
  • Candidates who have attended last in any other University other than RBU will be required to submit their Migration Certificate within 30 days from the date of confirmation of admission, otherwise admission will stand cancelled..
  • University Registration Certificate will be issued within three months from the date of admission to the candidates who have submitted Migration Certificate within stipulated time and duly fulfilled all the necessary conditions.
  • Identity card will be issued after confirmation of admission.
  • If found ineligible later on, admission of the candidate will be cancelled.