Is a separate RBU entrance test needed for BA (Hons) admission?

No. BA (Hons) admission at RBU for standard humanities subjects is done through WBCAP (wbcap.in) based on Class 12 merit. No separate RBU test is required. Only BFA, BPerforming Arts, and Music programmes at RBU require a departmental entrance test with a theory and practical or audition component.

What is the eligibility for BFA admission at RBU?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Admission is based on the RBU Entrance Test, which carries 80 marks (theory 30 + practical 50), with an additional 20 marks from Class 12 performance. A portfolio is required for Visual Arts programmes.

Which portal handles BA (Hons) admissions at Rabindra Bharati University?

BA (Hons) admissions are handled through WBCAP (wbcap.in), the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal. RBU participates as a government university. Candidates register on WBCAP, fill preferences, and get allotted seats based on the state merit list.

Can NET/GATE qualified candidates skip the RBU RET written test for PhD?

Yes. PhD candidates with a valid UGC NET, CSIR NET, or GATE qualification are exempt from the RBU Research Eligibility Test (RET) written component. They must still appear for the interview stage, which carries its own qualifying score. Final PhD admission is based on the combined RET or NET/GATE exemption plus interview.

Is there a management quota at Rabindra Bharati University?

No. RBU is a state government university under the Government of West Bengal. All admissions are merit-based through WBCAP (BA) or RBU entrance tests (Fine Arts). No management quota or NRI quota is available.

What is the application fee for RBU programmes?

The standard RBU application fee is INR 250 plus bank charges (totalling approximately INR 400) for General category students. SC/ST/PwD candidates pay a reduced fee. Payment is made via SBI Collect or SBI Challan. Check the current notification on the RBU portal for programme-specific fee amounts.

When do PG (MA) admissions begin at RBU?

PG (MA) admissions at RBU typically begin in November each year, after UG admissions are complete. The 2026 application window is tentatively expected from November 12 to 19, 2026. Candidates should monitor online.rbu.net.in for the official schedule.

Does RBU offer distance education for MA programmes?

Yes. RBUs Centre for Distance and Open Education (CDOE) offers MA in Bengali, English, History, Geography, Education, Political Science, Sanskrit, and Rabindra Sangeet in ODL mode. Applications for the 2026 distance MA session were open from July 5, 2026 with a deadline of July 31, 2026. Apply at rbucdoe.ac.in.

Are final-year graduates eligible to apply for MA at RBU?

Yes, students in the final year of graduation can apply provisionally. They must submit their final marksheets and degree certificate within the deadline set by RBU. Admission is confirmed only after verification of the final graduation result showing the required 50% marks.

What performing arts specialisations are available at RBU?

RBU offers BPerforming Arts in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Rabindra Nritya, and Drama. At the PG level, MA in Dance and MA in Drama are available. These are among the most prestigious performing arts programmes in India given RBUs Tagore heritage.

RBU Kolkata BA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Content Curator | Updated 3+ months ago

BA at RBU Kolkata is a 3-year Full Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 4 specializations. The most popular specializations include Music, Drama, Museology.

The total BA Fees at RBU Kolkata for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 5,945 - 8,460. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 8,460.

To be eligible for the RBU Kolkata BA program, candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent). BA admissions at RBU Kolkata are offered based on WB CAP.

Read the section below for further details on RBU Kolkata BA admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

Total Fees:₹5,945 - 8,460

3.7(25 Reviews)4 Courses3 Years Full Time

(Based on 213 views last year)

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

16 Sept - 19 Sept 2026

Music

₹5,945

3.0

(Based on 74 views last year)

Drama

₹8,460

(Based on 41 views last year)

RBU Kolkata BA Fees

RBU Kolkata BA Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 5,945 - 8,460 for the entire course duration. Students must pay approximately ₹ 1,982 - 2,820 per year.

The total BA fees covers-

Total tuition fee of ₹ 8,460
Total other fee of ₹ 5,945

Based on 25 reviews and 220 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BA specialisation is Music, Drama, Museology.

BA Music total fees is ₹ 5,945
BA Drama total fees is ₹ 8,460
BA Museology total fees is ₹ 5,945

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 8,460
other fees	₹ 5,945
total fees	₹ 5,945 - 8,460

* Fees is refundable

Courses
Fees
Admission
Important Dates

RBU Kolkata BA Admission 2026

Students must have 10+2 to be eligible for BA admission at RBU Kolkata.

RBU Kolkata BA Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to RBU Kolkata BA program was June 18 - July 25, 2025.

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Document Verification - Mop-Up Phase WBCAP 2026 [BA]	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Admission - Mop-Up Phase WBCAP 2026 [BA]	Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Merit List - Mop-Up Phase WBCAP 2026 [BA]	Sep 22, 2026

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