University of Burdwan, popularly known as Burdwan University is ranked #92 in 2020 rankings of the NIRF in the University ranking list. The university offers UG, Integrated, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Certificate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses in the discipline of Business Administration, Engineering, etc. Apart from this, various integrated, diploma, advanced diploma, and certificate courses are on offer in management, engineering, law, etc. Admission to the university is both merit and entrance-based. The application process for the admission is online through the official website.

Burdwan University Important Dates

Events Date
Online PG Application Commences on  November 23, 2020
Last date to apply for PG Admissions December 03, 2020

Burdwan University Highlights

Established | Type 1960 | State
Accredited by NAAC
Recognized by AICTE, UGC, and AIU
Courses offered UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Certificate
Admission criteria Merit and entrance-based
Accepted exam scores GATE and MAT
Facilities

Central Library, Computer Centre with internet facility, Health Centre, Museum and Art Gallery, Seminars and Conferences
Official Website | Contact https://www.buruniv.ac.in/ | +91 342 263 4975

Burdwan University Ranking

  • Burdwan University was ranked at 92 by the NIRF in its 2020 University rankings.
  • The university was ranked at 89 by the NIRF in its 2019 University rankings.
  • University of Burdwan was ranked at 96 by the NIRF in its 2018 University rankings.

Burdwan University Courses

BU offers various UG, Integrated, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Certificate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses in the discipline of Business Administration, Engineering, etc. Apart from this, various integrated, diploma, advanced diploma, and certificate courses are on offer in management, engineering, law, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Courses Details
BA

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Subjects: Arabic, Bengali, English, Mass Communication and Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, etc. 
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BBA

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Specializations: Business Administration, Tourism, and Hospitality.
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B.Com Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Subject: Accountancy
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BCA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
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B.Sc

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Subjects: Economics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geography, etc.
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BA LLB Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in the Written Admission Test
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B.Tech Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) or its equivalent + Obtained a valid score in WBJEE.
BPT and BFA Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (HSC) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
MA

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Hons./Special graduate in the related subject (10+2+3) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% & Madhyamik - 20%.
Specializations: English, Economics, History, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Sociology, Sanskrit, etc.
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MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline + Obtained a valid score in MAT
Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Insurance and Risk, Human Resource, etc.
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M.Ed Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.Ed. with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% & Madhyamik - 20%.
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MSW Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% & Madhyamik - 20%.
Subject: Social Work
M.Com Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Honors/Special Honours graduates in commerce with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% & Madhyamik - 20%.
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LLM Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduates with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university.
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M.Tech Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.E/ B.Tech in Electronics/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engg./ Electronics and Communication/Radio Physics and Electronics/ Applied Electronics/Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in GATE.
Specializations: Electronics & Instrumentation and ECE (Microwaves).
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MLIS Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: BLIS/B.Lib.Sc. or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% and Madhyamik - 20%.
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M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation in a related subject with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in honors, high school marks - 20% & Madhyamik - 20%.
Specializations: Mathematics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Zoology, Physics, Microbiology, etc.
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M.Phil Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Post-graduation with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category) and 2nd class Hons. degree in the subject + Entrance Test followed by an Interview.
Subjects: Hindi, Commerce, History, Political Science, Economics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Zoology, Physics, Botany, Sanskrit, etc.
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Ph.D. Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Post-graduation in a related subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category) + Candidates who have done M.Phil with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks can also apply + Entrance Test followed by an Interview.
Subjects: Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Education, Commerce, Hindi, Law, Mass Communication, Sociology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Computer Science, Botany, Statistics, etc.
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Burdwan University Admission

Listed below are the highlights of the admission criteria followed by the University – 

For UG, PG and Research Courses

Step 1: Visit the official website of Burdwan University and click on ‘Apply now’ on the home page.

Step 2: Fill the admission form with all the required details and scan all the required documents along with photograph and upload the same.

Step 3: Note down the system generated Provisional Enrolment Number after submitting an application for further references and communication.

Step 4: Pay the admission fee through online mode or with a DD. Take a print out of the fee receipt for future use. 

For M.Tech

Step 1: Visit the official website or go to the University and collect the application form and the prospectus.

Step 2: Submit the duly filled form and pay the admission fee of INR 450 through DD drawn in favor of the “Finance Officer, Burdwan University” payable at “SBI, Burdwan University Branch, Burdwan”.

Step 3: Send the application form, demand draft along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for sending the provisional admit card to the following address before the due date:


The Secretary, Faculty Council (Sc),
The University of Burdwan, Golapbag,
Burdwan 713 104

Selection Criteria

Admission will be done on the basis of merit and marks secured in the following exams:

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LL.B Written Test -
B.Tech WBJEE Click here
MBA MAT followed by GD and viva-voce Click here
LL.M Written Test -
M.Tech GATE Click here
M.Phil Entrance Test and Interview -
Ph.D.

Following is the weightage criteria for selection in the MBA:

  • MAT score – 200 marks
  • Group Discussion – 100 marks
  • Viva Voce – 100 marks

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Burdwan University Faculty

The university has more than 520 full-time academic faculty members. The faculty staff of Burdwan University are highly qualified and experienced. The faculty of the university is as follows:

  • Professor: 90
  • Associate Professor: 27
  • Assistant Professor: 543
  • Contractual: 4
  • Senior Teacher: 5

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Burdwan University Facilities

The university provides state of the art infrastructure and facilities for students as well as for the faculty members. Some of them are listed below:

  • Central Library
  • Computer Centre with internet facility
  • Science Instrumentation Centre and Central Instrumentation Facility
  • Health Centre
  • Museum and Art Gallery
  • Seminars and Conferences

Burdwan University FAQs

Ques. What is WBJEE? How to apply for WBJEE?

Ans. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is the state level entrance exam for admitting candidates in B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Arch./ B.Pharma offered at various Government Colleges, Universities, and Self-Financed Institutes in West Bengal.

The online application form will be available on the official website in the third week of December 2019. Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria can apply for the same in online mode only. The exam will be held on April 19, 2020.

Ques. Is Burdwan University is better than Calcutta University?

Ans. Burdwan University is one of the oldest universities in West Bengal. The university has a great reputation, especially among academicians. The depth of the syllabus is excellent and that too is a widely known fact. Your knowledge of the subject will never be questioned if you score decent marks in a Burdwan University exam. Overall Burdwan University is a far better choice.

Ques. Does the university offer B.Ed course through distance learning?

Ans. Yes, Burdwan University Distance Education offers B.Ed course.  Admission in the ug program will be done on the basis of merit. Candidates can fill the application form via online mode.

Ques. How can I check my Burdwan University Result?

Ans. Follow the following steps to check the result online:
  1. Visit the official website of the university, go to the results section.
  2. Click on the relevant result link.
  3. Check the roll number and result.
  4. Download the result PDF for future use.

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Ques. How many colleges have affiliation with the University of Burdwan?

Ans. There are 180+ colleges who have affiliation with the University of Burdwan. Hoogly Mohsin College, [HMC} Hooghly, Katwa College, [KC] Bardhaman, Suri Vidyasagar College are some of the top institutes who have affiliation with the varsity.

Ques. How is the infrastructure at the University of Burdwan?

Ans. The infrastructure of the university is decent. The varsity has a wifi campus, 6 laboratories which are well equipped, and a library with more than 50k coursebooks.

Ques. Who are the recruiters at the University of Burdwan? 

Ans. Cognizant, IBM, Wipro, Compro Technology, Mindtree, Jaro Education, Academia Guru, JP Group, Tata Consultancy Services are some of its recruiters.

Ques. Which Course is famous at the University of Burdwan? 

Ans. The university offers more than 30 UG and 66 PG courses in various disciplines and is popular for its Law, Management, and Engineering courses.

Ques. Is the University of Burdwan NAAC accredited? 

Ans. Yes, the University of Burdwan is an “A Grade” NAAC accredited university.

Ques. What is the NIRF Ranking of the University of Burdwan? 

Ans. As per the latest ranking of NIRF, University of Burdwan is ranked 92 under the university category.