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Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts & Visual Arts

Rabindra Bharati University
Kolkata
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Rabindra Bharati University
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RABINDRA BHARATI UNIVERSITY
Rabindra Bharati University was the third in the chronological order of establishment of different
universities in the city of Calcutta in post independence period. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy's dynamic
and personal efforts, as the then Chief Minister of West Bengal to disseminate and instill Tagorean
ideals of education as well as to pay homage to the great poet's memory during Tagore's Birth
Centenary, had borne fruit finally in the establishment of this University. In accordance with the
Rabindra Bharati Act in 1961, the University started functioning at the ancestral house of the Tagores at
Jorasanko at Maharshi Bhavan on the 8th of May, 1962. In 1976, a new campus was located at the
Emerald Bower in B.T.Road as part of the plans for the expansion of the institution. The Emerald
Bower is also prominent as a Heritage House. This fine mansion had been constructed by the
descendants of Harakumar Thakur of Pathuriaghata, a Branch of the Jorasanko Tagore family. It is
here that the adolescent Rabindranath had made acquaintance with the great litterateur Bankim
Chandra Chattopadhyay. The University has its Museum located at Jorasanko Campus and the Arts,
Fine Arts and Visual Arts Faculties at the Emerald Bower Campus. The main administrative offices are
also located at the Emerald Bower. The third campus of the University “Rabindra Bhavan'' is located
at Salt Lake.
The 1961 Rabindra Bharati Act was reconstituted and re-enacted in 1981. The Rabindra Bharati Act,
1981 in its Preamble has clearly stated the goals of the University. The tasks assigned to the University
shall be “… to encourage in conformity with the ideas and thoughts of Rabindranath Tagore, the
integration of cultural heritage of the nation consistent with its linguistic and socio-economic history
and enable it to function more efficiently as a University encouraging and providing for instruction,
teaching, training and research in various branches of learning and course of study, promoting
advancement and dissemination of knowledge and learning and extending higher education, to meet
the growing needs of society and to make the constitution of various authorities of bodies of the
University more democratic.''
In the past few decades, the University has developed as a leading centre for teaching and research in
the fields of language, literature, social sciences, performing arts and visual arts. The number of
students qualifying in the NET, SET, SSC and other competitive examinations has been increasing
over the years. Teachers and students of the Performing and Visual Arts Faculties have brought
laurels for the University both at national and international levels. In recent years, the University is
developing international collaborations in teaching and research. There has been increasing emphasis
on greater mobilization of resources. Infrastructural facilities have been developed to quite a
reasonable extent. With the active cooperation of teachers, students, officers and employees and the
efficient and democratic functioning of all authorities and bodies, the University has earned a pride of
place in the world of higher education at both national and international levels.
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The Faculties :
There are three Faculties in the University viz, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of (performing) Fine Arts and
Faculty of Visual Arts.
Faculties and Departments
Faculty of Arts Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Visual Arts
1. Bengali 1. Rabindra Sangeet 1. Applied Art

2. Economics 2. Dance 2. Graphics Print Making
3. Education 3. Drama 3. History of Art
4. English 4. Vocal Music 4. Painting
5. History 5. Instrumental Music 5. Sculpture
6. Library & Information 6. Musicology 6. Museology
Science 7. Mass Communication
7. Philosophy and Videography
8. Sanskrit
9. Mathematics
10. Political Science
11. Adult Continuing Education,
Extension Work and Field
Outreach
12. Geography
13. Environmental Studies
14. Sociology
15. Hindi
16. Human Rights & Human
Development
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Faculty of Arts:
Under the Faculty of Arts there are sixteen departments – (i) Bengali (ii) English (iii) History (iv)
Sanskrit (v) Economics (vi) Political Science (vii) Philosophy (viii) Education (ix) Library &
Information Science (x) Environmental Studies (xi) Geography (xii) Hindi (xiii) Sociology (xiv)
Mathematics (xv) Adult and Continuing Education, Extension Work & Field Outreach and (xvi)
Human Rights and Human Development.
Academic Programmes offered under the Faculty of Arts and

Eligibility Criteria for Admission
Department/Centre Programmes Duration Eligibility Criteria

1. B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr. under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with Bengali
Semester system as a compulsory subject.
2. M.A. 2 – Yr under B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali from any UGC
Semester system recognized University.
3. M. Phil. 2 – Yr. under Candidate having Master's degree with

Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
recognized University in India or an
equivalent degree of a recognized
foreign University shall be eligible to
apply for admission to the M.Phil
Programme of study in his / her
1. Bengali disciplinary subject of study or in a
subject of allied discipline or in an inter
disciplinary subject, as the case may be,
in response to the admission
notification.
4. Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs. Candidate having Master's degree with
55% marks {(50% for SC, ST & PWD
(PH)} or its equivalent grade from any
UGC recognized University in India or
an equivalent degree of a recognized
foreign University are eligible to apply
for admission to the Ph.D Programme of
study in his / her disciplinary subject of
study or in a subject of allied discipline
or in an inter disciplinary subject.
i) B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr. under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with pass
Semester system marks in Mathematics as a Compulsory
subject.
2. Economics
ii) M.A. 2 – Yr, under B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics from
Semester system any UGC recognized University.
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iii) M. Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

disciplinary subject of study or in a
2. Economics
notification.
Candidate having Master's degree with

iv) Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs 55% marks {(50% for SC, ST & PWD
ii) B.Ed. 2- Yr. Candidates with at least 50% (45% for

SC./ST/OBC-A&B/PWD) marks either
in the Bachelor's Degree and /or in the
Master's Degree in Sciences/Social
Sciences/Humanity, Bachelor's in
Engineering or Technology with
specialization in Science and
Mathematics with 55% (50% for
SC./ST/PWD) marks or any other
qualification equivalent thereto, are
eligible for admission to the programme.
3. Education (as per NCTE Regulations)
i) M.A. 2- Yr . under B.A.(Hons.) in Education or Hons.

Semester system Graduate in any subject with B.Ed. from
any UGC recognized University.

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notification.
iv) Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with
i) B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr under H.S. (+2) or its equivalent with English

Semester system as a Compulsory subject.
ii) M.A. 2 – Yr. under B.A. (Hons.) in English from any UGC

4. English Programme of study in his / her
in response to the admission notification.

study or in a subject of allied discipline or
in an inter disciplinary subject.
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BLISc 1-Yr. a) For Fresher candidate: Any person
having Graduation with honours
(10+2+3 pattern) or Master's degree
(with honours) or a degree in a technical
degree (of the pattern 10+2+4 or 10+2+5)
such as Engineering, Computer
Application, Pharmacy, Law etc. of any
other University or Institute recognized
by this University.
5.Library & b) For deputed candidate -
Graduation with honours and working
Information
experience as a full-time salaried staff
Science in any Govt./ Govt. aided
Libraries/recognized institution (Govt.
or semi Govt.).
c) For Certificate holders in Library
Science: Graduation with honours with
certificate in Library Science.
M.L.I.Sc. 1- Yr. Bachelor of Library and Information
Science preceded by Graduation with
honours (10+2+3 pattern) or Master's
degree (with honours) from any UGC
recognized University.
i) B.A. (Hons.) 3 – Yr. under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with History as
Semester system a compulsory subject.
ii) M.A. 2 – Yr under B.A. (Hons.) in History from any UGC
iii) M.Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with
6. History foreign University shall be eligible to
notification.
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i) B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with Political

Semester system Science as a Compulsory subject.
M.A. 2 – Yr. under B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from any

Semester system UGC recognized University
M.Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

7. Political Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
Science for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
in response to the admission notification.
ii) Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with

i) B.A. (Hons.) 3 – Yr under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
Semester system Philosophy as a compulsory subject
ii) M.A. 2 – Yr under B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy from any
Semester system UGC recognized University.
8. Philosophy iii) M.Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

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8. Philosophy notification.
Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with
i) B.A. (Hons.) 3 – Yr. under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with Sanskrit
Semester system as a compulsory subject.
i) M.A. 2 – Yr. under B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit from any UGC
iii) M.Phil. 2 – Yr. under Candidate having Master's degree with
9. Sanskrit disciplinary subject of study or in a
notification.
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10. Mathematics M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Mathematics from
Semester system any UGC recognized University.
11. Hindi M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A..(Hons.) in Hindi from any UGC
Semester system recognized University
12. Sociology M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A.(Hons.) in Sociology/ Political
Semester system Science from any UGC recognized
University
13. ENVS M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A./B.Sc./B.Com(Hons.) in any subject
Semester system from any UGC recognized University
14.Geography M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Geography from
Semester system any UGC recognized University
15. Human Rights M.A. 2-Yr. under B.A./B.Sc.(Hons.) in any subject
& Human Semester system belonging to the field of social science
Development from any UGC recognized University
16. Adult & i) MA in Social 2-Yr. B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject from
Continuing Work any UGC recognized University
Education
17. Human i) M.Phil. 2 - Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with
Development Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
Studies for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
notification.
18. School of i) M.Phil in 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with
Languages & Comparative Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
Culture Literature for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
notification.
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18. School of ii) Certificate/ 6 months/ 2 Year In Languages like Japanese, Chinese,
Languages & Diploma Spanish, Russian, Italian, French, Urdu,
Culture Course Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Bengali, etc.
19. Centre for M.Phil in Santali 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with
Studies on Language, Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
Indigenous Literature and for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
People Culture recognized University in India or an
notification.
20. Centre for M.Phil in 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with
Women's Women's Semester system 55% marks or its equivalent grade {(50%
Studies Studies for SC, ST & PWD (PH)} from any UGC
notification.
Courses of Study Other than mentioned above

Course Duration Subject
1. D. Litt. In specified subjects in three Faculties

2. Diploma 1 year Tagore Literature
Note: Other eligibilities for admission except those mentioned above, to be furnished at the time of admission
Application Procedure for Admission (Visit University website : www.rbu.ac.in)
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Departments under the Faculty of Arts
Dean : Professor Sujata Mukherjee
Professor, Department of History
1. Department of Bengali
The courses in the Department of Bengali, while cultivating the traditional aspects of Bengali language
and literature also incorporate the modern trends in subject. At present, this department runs B.A.
(Hons.) M.A. And M. Phil. Courses, and also conducts higher research courses like Ph.D. The
department regularly arranges seminars on various literary topics for expanding the horizon of
knowledge through lectures by reputed professors and litterateurs. Regular publication of the
departmental journal indicates the research oriented liveliness of the department. The departmental
library, with its large number of titles has been of great help to the students and the teachers.
At the undergraduate level, “Rabindra Charcha” (Tagore Studies) is a compulsory paper. The aim of
the programme is to acquaint the students with Tagore Literature and different aspects of Tagore's
thoughts and ideals.
Special emphasis is given to the novels and dramas of this subcontinent in the M.Phil. course. This
programme envisions the development of knowledge by comparative studies of various other
literatures.
Special papers groups at the postgraduate level are (a) Medieval Bengali Literature (b) Folk Culture
and Folk Literature (c) Tagore Literature (d) Fiction (e) Drama and Theatre.
Teaching Faculty
1. Dr. Himabanta Bandopadhyay, MA., Ph.D, Vidyasagar Professor of Bengali
2. Professor Sraboni Pal, M.A., Ph.D(HOD)
3. Dr. Munmun Gangopadhyay, Professor, M.A, M.Phil. Ph.D
4. Professor Jyotsna Chattopadhyay, M.A., Ph.D
5. Dr. Bikash Kanti Midya, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D
6. Dr. Suranjan Midday, M.A., Ph.D
7. Dr. Debalina Seth, M.A., Ph.D
8. Dr. Sumana Das, M.A., Ph.D
9. Sri Narayan Halder, M.A., M.Phil
2. Department of Sanskrit
The department of Sanskrit is one of the oldest departments under the Faculty of Arts in the Rabindra
Bharati University. At present it offers both undergraduate and post graduate courses including B.A.,
M.A. & M.Phil. courses. The course content includes literature and literary criticism, Vedic studies,
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philosophy, sociology, the epics, the puranas, scientific and technical literature in Sanskrit etc. In post
graduate course it offers specialized studies in the following areas :- (a) Literature (b) Veda (c)
Philosophy (d) grammar (e) Nyaya Philosophy. The number of students including all courses is about
800 of which about 70% are girl students and a good number of Muslim students take Sanskrit as a
subject every year. The Departmental library is one of the richest departmental libraries in the
University, where students can borrow and read books. Research activity in the department is quite
commendable as most of the teachers are engaged in research activities. One research journal of the
department is published almost regularly every year. The Department also conducts higher research
courses like Ph.D.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Tarak Nath Adhikary, M.A., Ph.D
2. Professor Gopal Chandra Misra (on Lien), M.A. , Ph.D
3. Dr. Krishnakali Bhattacharya, M.A. , Ph.D
4. Dr. Indira Chatterjee, M.A. , Ph.D
5. Dr. Parboty Chakraborty, M.A. , Ph.D (HOD)
6. Dr.Sanjit Kumar Sadhukhan, M.A. , Ph.D
7. Dr. Amal Kumar Mondal, M. A (Double), M.Phil. , Ph.D
8. Dr.Monidipa Das, M.A. , Ph.D
9. Pradip Chandra Das, M.A.
The Department receives active co-operation both in teaching and research from the members of the
School of Vedic Studies of the University. The U.G.C. sanctioned DRS phase I under SAP to the
Department in 2007, the thrust areas being Philosophy, Grammar and Literature.
3. Department of English
The Department of English operates in the semester mode and runs courses at the UG (Honours,
Elective and Compulsory), PG and M. Phil levels and also offers opportunities for pursuing doctoral
research (Ph.D). Apart from grounding the students firmly in British Literature, the Department has
earmarked areas of special focus such as Literary Theory and praxis, World Literatures in Translation,
American Literature, Indian Writing in English, New English Literatures (Afro-Caribbean,
Australian, and Canadian Literature), Literature and Films, Dalit Studies, and Tagore Studies. These
are offered to students through core as well as optional course. The teacher-student communication
inside and outside the classroom is not only geared towards imparting knowledge but also in
augmenting the faculties for analytical reasoning, literary awareness, and research skills. This
endeavour is evaluated by encouraging term-papers, tutorial presentations and participation in
seminars. The Department believes in using academics as a platform for inter-disciplinary studies to
enhance the future prospects of the students in diverse professions.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Chidananda Bhattacharya, M.A. , Ph.D
2. Professor Soma Banerjee, M.A., Ph.D
3. Professor Subir Dhar, M.A. , M.Phil, Ph.D
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4. Dr. Arindam Mridha, M.A., Ph.D
5. Dr. Bristi Basu, M.A., Ph.D (HOD)
6. Sm. Jayeeta Roy, M.A.
7. Sri Debabrata Das, M.A.
4. Department of Economics
Economics courses at every level have a well-planned and balanced approach to the teaching of this
dynamic social science discipline. The Department offers Ph.D., M.Phil., Post Graduate and
Undergraduate (honours) courses of studies. In the Post Graduate level semester system has been
introduced in 2010. Semester syllabus for M.A. in Economics has been framed in 2010 and further
revised in 2013. Courses in each subject area are detailed in separate Modules with references to
specific reading materials. Specialization at the postgraduate level includes (1) Econometrics and
Statistics (2) Rural Economics and (3) Economics of Money and Finance. (4) International Trade each of
the area of specialization contain Project Work emphasizing on theoretical as well as empirical
analysis. Field Survey, Building up of theoretical models, Statistical analysis of result obtained by
running computerized statistical software in respective area of research and finally, preparation of the
project report in the Post Graduate Level encourage the research aptitude of the students.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Kausik Gupta, M.Sc. , Ph.D (HOD)
2. Dr. Prankrishna Pal, M.Sc., Ph.D
3. Dr. Swati Ghosh, M.Sc , Ph.D
4. Dr. Bindi Shaw, M.Sc Ph.D
5. Smt. Debolina Saha, M.Sc.
6. Dr.. Simantini Das, M.A, Ph.D
7. Dr. Rilina Basu (Banerjee), M.Sc., Ph.D
8. Tamal Krishna Kayal, M.Sc., M.Phil
5. Department of Political Science

The Department offers Ph.D., M.Phil., Postgraduate, Undergraduate (honours) courses of studies. At
the P.G and undergraduate (honours) level, equal importance is given on theory and practice of
political theory, Western and Indian political thought, constitution and constitutional theories, public
administration, local administration, sociology and international relations. Semester System in M.Phil
and M.A level and semester with Choice Based Credit at the UG level has been introduced.
At the P.G level optional courses on Gandhian Studies, Peace Studies, Politics of Representation,
Women’s Studies, Politics of Development and Environment, Local Self-Government, Indian and
Contemporary World, Migration Studies, Dalit Studies Social Movements in Indian and African and
Latin American Study are offered to the students. Besides, efforts have been made to make a balance
between Western Political thought and Indian Political thought. Different debatable issues of Indian
Politics and different aspects of comparative politics have also been included in the postgraduate
course of study.
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Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Arunabha Ghosh, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D.
2. Professor Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury, M.A., Ph.D(on lien)
3. Professor Bankim Chandra Mandal, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D.
4. Professor Biswanath Chakraborty, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D (HOD)
5. Sri Abhik Kumar Roy, M.A., M.Phil
6. Dr. Ishani Naskar, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D
7. Sri Malay Mandal, M.A.
8. Dr. Sourish Jha, M.A, Ph.D
6. Department of Philosophy
The department offers courses at undergraduate (honours), post-graduate (M.A.), M.Phil and Ph.D
levels. Complying with the university ideals, the syllabus of the M.A. course includes books by
contemporary Indian Philosophers like Rabindranath Tagore, etc. The Special Papers offered at M.A.,
level are (1) Nyaya, (2) Logic and Scientific Method, (3) Philosophy of Mind and (4) Philosophy of
Language. In the syllabus of the M.Phil course, special emphasis is given on the study of philosophy of
language, both Indian and Western. The thrust area for research and training in the department
includes Philosophy of Language and Communication, Logic, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy,
Aesthetics, Nyaya Vaiseska and Buddism.
Teaching Faculty
1. Dr. Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty, M.A., Ph.D. (HOD)
2. Dr. Sanjukta Basu, M.A., Ph.D.
3. Dr. Sarbani Banerjee, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D
4. Dr. Kuntala Bhattacharjee, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
5. Dr. Pritha Ghosh, M.A., Ph.D.
6. Dr. Sonreng Koireng, M.A., Ph.D.
7. Dr. Ananya Banerjee, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D.
7. Department of History
The Department of History teaches undergraduate (honours), postgraduate and M.Phil. course with
special emphasis on aspects of modern and contemporary political, social and cultural history of India
at macro level and of Bengal at micro-level. Historiography, History of Political Thought, Economic
History of Modern India, History of Twentieth Century World, Science, Technology Science and
Medicine in Modern India, History of Environment, History of Indian Diaspora, Nationalist &
popular protest movement (19th & 20th century) are also included in postgraduate course. Modern
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electronic equipments and audio-visual medium of instruction are utilized for the benefit of the
students. The department organises 'Special Lectures' and Extension Lectures Memorial Lecturer by
eminent experts. Seminars and tutorial classes are also regularly held.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Sujata Mukherjee, M.A., Ph.D.
2. Professor Susnata Das, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D
3. Dr. Hitendra Kumar Patel, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D
4. Sri Ashis Kumar Das, M.A. (HOD)
5. Dr. Anuradha Kayal, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D
6. Dr. Ajanta Biswas, M.A., Ph.D.
7. Dr. Sahara Ahmed, M.A, M.Phil.. Ph.D.
8. Abhijit Sarkar, M.A., M.Phil
8. Department of Education
The B.Ed postgraduate (Education) and M.Phil, courses are taught in this department. The B.Ed.
course is recognized both by Government of West Bengal and National Council for Teachers
Education (N.C.T.E.), New Delhi. Within the broad frame of the goals and ideals of the University, The
B.Ed. curriculum has been designed to meet the objectives of the national bodies of the Teachers
Education Programme. The curriculum, in general, provides a scope of studying emerging issues of
educational sciences. Apart from that, Tagore's thoughts and experiments in Education, and
Methodology of Teaching in Vocal Music, Visual Arts, and Work Education are some the unique areas
of this curriculum. Following NCTE regulations, 2014, two years B.Ed. Programme, divided into four
semesters, was started from the current academic session.
Two years M.A. Programme in Education divided into four semester was started from 2013-2014. The
courses are : (1) Philosophical Foundations of Education, (2) Psychological Foundations of Education,
(3) Sociological Foundation of Education, (4) Methodology of Educational Research (5) Comparative
Education, (6) Curriculum Studies, (7) Educational Administration & Supervision, (8) Educational
Technology, (9) Teacher Education, (10) Special Education, (11) Educational Management, (12) Non
formal & Adult Education, (13) Human Right Education, (14) Environmental & Population Education,
(15) Psychology of Intelligence & Creativity and (16) Economics of Education. The Department
arranges Tutorial Classes and Counseling for students. Apart from that the Department organizes
special lectures, Extension lectures and seminars regularly and publishes a research journal, Journal of
Education : RBU.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Sanat Kumar Ghosh, M.Sc., B.T., Ph.D.
2. Professor Subrata Saha, M.Sc., B.T., M.Phil, Ph.D.
3. Dr. Shyamal Uday Chowdhury, M.Sc. (Double), B.Ed., Ph.D.
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4. Dr. Bharati Banerjee, M.Sc (Double), B.Ed., Ph.D. (HOD)
6. Dr. Jonaki Bhattacharya, M.Sc, B.Ed, Ph.D
9. Department of Library & Information Science

The Department of Library and Information Science imparts education and training in Library and
Information Science and Services at postgraduate level. It educates the students on the very
foundations of Library and Information Science. It trains the students with the latest tools and
techniques available on 'Information Technologies'. It also develops the skill to manage e-resources
and setup Institutional Repository as well as digital library.
It also educates and trains the students to cater to the needs of neo-literates in order to continue their
advancement of learning. It teaches the foundation of Library and Information Science and Services
based on the Philosophies of Rabindranath Tagore, S.R. Ranganathan and others.
Course Offerd
Course Name Duration Intake
B.Lib. I.Sc. 1 yr. 46
M.Lib. I.Sc. 1 yr (2 semester) 13
Ph.D. 2-4 yrs
Teaching Faculty
1. Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua, A.D.I.S., M.A, Ph.D (Teacher-in-charge)
2. Professor Pinakinath Mukhopadhya, M.Lib Sc., Ph.D
3. Sri Salil Chandra Khan, M.Lib.Sc
10. Department of Mathematics

The Department started in 2006-2007 with post-graduate studies in Mathematics on self-financing
basis.
Teaching Faculty
Professor Ganapati Banerjee, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Pradip Kr. Majumder
11. Department of Hindi

The Department has been established with year 2008 with M.A. in Hindi on self-financing basis.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Subrata Lahiri, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Vijeta Shaw, M.A., Ph.D.
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12. Department of Geography
The Department has been started with M.A. in Geography since 2007-2008 on self-financing basis.
Teaching Faculty
1. Mr. Tuhin Kanti Roy, M.Sc. (Co-ordinator)
13. Department of Sociology

The department has been started with M.A. is Sociology Since 2007-2008 on self-financing basis.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Basabi ChakrabortyM.A. Ph.D.
14. Department of Environmental Studies

The department has been started with M.A. in Environmental Studies since 2007-2008 on self-
financing basis.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Bhaskar Sengupta (Co-ordinator - Acting)
15. Department of Adult, Continuing Education, Extension Work & Field

Outreach
The centre for Adult, Continuing Education, Extension Work & Field Outreach of Rabindra Bharati
University was established in the year 1985 under the UGC Scheme. Since 2005-2006 it has been
elevated to the status of a full-fledged academic department under the Faculty of Arts. It has earned a
reputation among the scholars, teachers and students in the fields of Adult Continuing education,
manpower training and literacy evaluation. The Department has been identified by the National
Literacy Mission(NLM) as an authorized agency for undertaking external evaluation of literacy
programmes at the national level.
Other than M.A. in Social Work, P.G. Diploma Courses of studies offered under the Department of
Adult, Continuing Education, Extension Work and Field Outreach are as follows:
B.Ed. course in Special Education (VI) has been introduced since 2007-2008.
Sl.No. Course Subject Duration
1 P.G Diploma N.G.O I-year
2. P.G Diploma Acting in Different Media I-year
3. P.G Diploma Social Work I-year
4. P.G Diploma Guidance and Psychological Counseling I-year
5. P.G Diploma Safety and Security Management I-year
6. P.G Diploma Art and Craft 2-year
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Activities of the Department
• Evaluation and impact studies of Literacy and Continuing Education Programme.
• Organizing various vocational and professional courses under the Continuing Education (CE)
Programme
• Organizing workshops, seminars, cultural activities, Film show on adult population education.
• Publication of Post-Literacy reading materials for the neo-literates.
• Counseling, Career Guidance and Placement.
• Undertaking scientific investigation and action research with a view to evolve innovative practies
in social works.
• Providing skilled man power in the Government and non-government sector.
• Undertaking community development programms for motivating students.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Bankim Chandra Mandal, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D (HOD)
2. Dr. Chittaranjan Mondal, M.A.(Double), Ph.D
16. Department of Human Rights and Human Development

The department of Human Rights and Human Development was established during 2009-10
academic session with the approval of the UGC. Presently, the department offers post graduate level
of course.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Payel Raichowdhury, M.A., Ph.D. MLLB
Dr. Arpita Ghosh, M.A., Ph.D.
Centre for Studies and Research on Tagore

The centre was established in the year 1989 by the financial help of the University Grants Commission.
It is a research oriented Centre. Many research scholars are involved in various research programmes
on Tagore song, Tagore as a literary critic, gender studies in Tagore's fiction, comparative study of
Tagore and Swami Vivekananda as social, religious and literary thinkers etc. The Centre arranges
every year the Kanan Behari Endowment Lecture which is published in book form. The Centre also
regularly publishes a research journal titled “Rabindra Charcha”.
Teaching Faculty
1. Professor Munmun Gangopadhyay, M.A., Ph.D. Director (Acting)
2. Dr. Pratyush Kumar Rit, M.A., Ph.D
School of Vedic Studies

Considering the fact that there was not a single centre for Vedic research in the eastern part of India and
consequent difficulties experienced by the scholars interested in the subject, the School of Vedic
Studies was established in Rabindra Bharati University in 1989 with the approval and financial
assistance of the UGC and the Government of West Bengal. Its motto was to arouse public interest in
Vedic heritage and promote Vedic research by combining Indian traditional method with modern
historico-philosophical method - at the local and the regional level, where Vedic studies were
comparatively neglected in the past.
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In the year 1999, the School was upgraded with subsequent grant release/sanction following the
recommendation of the IX plan UGC visiting team (in 1997) headed by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan who was
satisfied with the progress of the School.
Apart from the three full time teaching posts of 1 professor and 2 associate professors and 4 research
supporting staff, the School has its own two storey building, a specialized library with a number of
more than 3000 books, modern equipment and facilities for conducting research.
At present, the Academic Staff consists of
Professor Nabanarayan Bandyopadhyay, M.A
Bhaskarnath Bhattacharyya, M.A., MPhil., Ph.D (Director, Acting)
SomaBasu, M.A., Ph.D.
The object of the School is to promote studies and research projects (major as well as minor) in the field
of Vedic literature and also to make the results of these studies available to the public. It publishes a
journal Vedic Studies of its own and brings out a good number of other publications, which keeps on
adding from time to time. The School sponsors lectures, holds seminars and workshops of national as
well as international level and helps in conducting doctoral or postdoctoral research in the thrust area
viz., Vedic Studies. Since its beginning, the School has been conducting workshops on
Manuscriptology and Palaeography, collecting rare books, journals and manuscripts from personal
and other sources.
In 2012, a 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Manuscriptology and Palaeography was
introduced under the UGC Innovative Programme -Teaching and Research in Interdisciplinary and
Emerging Areas, with a view to felicitating better appreciation and enhancing skill for proper
dissemination of knowledge preserved in the manuscripts. The School also produces CDs to preserve
the traditional Vedic recitation.
The School is in the process of establishing a Vedic museum, which will display rare artifacts
collected by the School from different sources and a Vedic garden with rare plants referred to in
Vedic literature.
Women's Studies Centre

The objective of the Women's Studies Centre at Rabindra Bharati University is to identify women's
issues and problems and enhance gender awareness within student-community and beyond. The
centre runs a foundational teaching course and also aims to transform research into field-action and
further into learning modules, through networking, training and capacity building.
The Centre organises lectures and seminars, conducts research and training and aims to promote inter-
departmental and inter-institutional collaborative research activities.
At the centre there is smart classroom for students, specialised library conducive for research and
equipmental support for regular academic exchange and documentation. The centre publishes a
newsletter and aims to bring out a journal in the near future. Permanent teaching posts are yet to be
sanctioned, but the centre takes pride in its young and cross-disciplinary bunch of faculty members.
Honourary Teaching Faculty:
Prof. Bankim Chandra Mondal – Political Science
Dr. Swati Ghosh (Director) – Economics
Dr. Somar Basu – Sanskrit
Dr. Taposri Das – Rabindra Sangeet
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Dr. Baisakhi Mitra – Museology
Dr. Basabi Chakraborty – Sociology
Dr. Payel Rai Chowdhury – Human Rights and Human Development
Smt. Pritha Ghosh – Philosophy.
School of Languages and Culture

The University has a School of Languages and Culture. Following Certificate/Diploma Courses on
various Foreign and Indian Languages are taught under the School of Languages and Culture :
A. Foreign Languages
Sl.No. Courses Language Duration
1. Certificate /Diploma French 6-month / 2-yr.
2. Certificate /Diploma German 6-month / 2-yr.
3. Certificate /Diploma Italian 6-month / 2-yr.
4. Certificate /Diploma English 6-month / 2-yr.
5. Certificate /Diploma Japanese 6-month / 2-yr.
6. Certificate /Diploma Chinese 6-month / 2-yr.
7. Certificate /Diploma Russian 6-month / 2-yr.
8. Certificate /Diploma Spanish 6-month / 2-yr.
9. Certificate /Diploma Romanian 6-month / 2-yr.
10. Certificate /Diploma Arabic 6-month / 2-yr.
11. Certificate /Diploma Portuguese 6-month / 2-yr.
12. Certificate /Diploma Tibetan 6-month / 2-yr.
B. Indian Languages
Sl.No. Courses Language Duration
1. Certificate /Diploma Bengali 6-month / 2-yr.
2. Certificate /Diploma Hindi 6-month / 2-yr.
3. Certificate /Diploma Sanskrit 6-month / 2-yr.
4. Certificate /Diploma Nepali 6-month / 2-yr.
5. Certificate /Diploma Urdu 6-month / 2-yr.
6. Certificate /Diploma Santali 6-month / 2-yr.
7. Certificate /Diploma Malayalam 6-month / 2-yr.
8. Certificate /Diploma Tamil 6-month / 2-yr.
Those are all parallel courses. Students pursuing regular courses at this or other University are eligible
to pursue the above courses. The School is also running M.Phil Programme in Comparative Literature
and one year PG. Diploma Course in Translation Studies.
The School of Languages and Culture has Prof. Subir Kumar Dhar as Director and Prof. (Dr.) Srabani
Pal as Dy. Director.
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Departments under the Faculty of Fine Arts
Dean : Dr. Mahua Mukherjee
Professor, Department of Dance
Under the Faculty of Fine Arts there are Seven departments – (i) Rabindra Sangeet (ii) Dance (iii)
Drama (iv) Vocal Music (v) Instrumental Music (vi) Musicology (vii) Mass Communication and
Videography
Academic Programmes offered under the Faculty of Fine Arts

and Eligibility Criteria for Admission
Department Courses Duration Eligibility Criteria
B.A(Hons) 3-Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in
Rabindra Sangeet.
M.A 2-Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in
Rabindra Sangeet or any other
subject from any UGC recognized
University with special aptitude in
Rabindra Sangeet.
M.Phil 2-Yr. under Semester system Candidate having Master's degree
with 55% marks or its equivalent
grade {(50% for SC, ST & PWD
(PH)} from any UGC recognized
University in India or an
foreign University shall be eligible
1.Rabindra to apply for admission to the
Sangeet M.Phil Programme of study in his /
her disciplinary subject of study or
in a subject of allied discipline or in
an inter disciplinary subject, as the
case may be, in response to the
admission notification.
iv) Ph.D 2-6 Yrs. Candidate having Master's degree
with 55% marks {(50% for SC, ST &
PWD (PH)} or its equivalent grade
from any UGC recognized
foreign University are eligible to
apply for admission to the Ph.D
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subject of allied discipline or in an
inter disciplinary subject.
B.A.(Hons.) 3 -Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in Vocal
Music.
M.A. 2 - Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Vocal
Music or in any subject with
special aptitude in Vocal Music
University.
2.Vocal to apply for admission to the
Music M.Phil Programme of study in his /
Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs. Candidate having Master's degree
3. Dance B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in Dance.
M.A.. 2 – Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Dance
or in any subject with special
aptitude in Vocal Music from any
UGC recognized University.
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to apply for admission to the
M.Phil Programme of study in his /
3. Dance case may be, in response to the
Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree
B.A.(Hons.) 3 - Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in Drama.
M.A.. 2 -Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in Drama
or in any subject with special
aptitude in Vocal Music from
any UGC recognized University.
4. Drama
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4. Drama from any UGC recognized
B.A.(Hons.) 3 - Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in
Instrumental Music & Percussion.
3 -Yr. under Semester system H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with
special aptitude in Western
Classical Music.
M.A.. 2 -Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in
Instrumental Music or in any
subject with special aptitude in
Vocal Music from any UGC
recognized University.
5. Instrumental
Music
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6. Musicology M.A 2- Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A,(Hons./Spl.) in
Musicology or any other subject
University with special aptitude in
Musicology
Ph.D 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree
7. Mass M.A 2-Yr. under Semester system M.A. or B.A.(Hons./Spl.Hons.) in
communication any subject from any UGC
& Videography recognized University.
Ph.D 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree
Courses of Study Other than mentioned above

Course Duration Subject
1. D. Litt. In specified subjects in three Faculties
Note : Other eligibilities for admission except those mentioned above, to be furnished at the time of
admission.
Application Procedure for Admission (Visit University website : www.rbu.ac.in
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Department of Rabindra Sangeet
Theree-year Degree Honours, two-year Post Graduate courses M.Phil and Research Programmes are
being taught in this department. At the graduation level. “Rabindra Sangeet' is offered as an elective
subject also. The special papers at Postgraduate level are 1) Kavya Sangeet 2) Natya Sangeet. The
syllabus of each level course in Rabindra Sangeet has been prepared with special emphasis on practical
learning of Rabindra Sangeet. Training in classical vocal music is also included in the syllabus. The
poet's life, his lyrical compositions, Geetinatyas, Nritynatyas, thematic classification of Tagore's songs.
Tagore's idea and ideology of music, the swadeshi movements that inspired and influenced the poet's
patriotic song etc. are subjects which are covered in the theoretical papers. Stage performance has been
included in M.A. Part syllabus.
Teaching Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) Indrani Ghosh M.A., B.Lib.Sc., Ph.D. (HOD)
Sri Agnibha Bandyopadhyay M.A.
Sri Mriganka Sarkar M.A.
Dr. Tapasree Das M.A. Ph.D.
Smt. Rajyasree Ghosh M.A.
Department of Vocal Music

One of the oldest departments of Rabindra Bharati University is Vocal Music Department. It was
started independently in 1968. Graduate (Honours), Post-Graduate courses M.Phil and Research
Programme are offered in the Department. The special papers of Post-Graduate course are as follows :-
a) Dhrupad b) Khayal c) Bengali Song d) Folk Song f) Kirtan
The courses of studies have been planned methodically so that co-ordination in all subjects, mentioned
above, is properly maintained. Special attention has been given to old traditional Bengali Song.
Western Music and South India Music are taught theoretically as regular papers. Dissertation has been
included in M.A. syllabus.
Teaching Faculty
Dr. Hirendranath Mukhopadhyay M.A. Ph.D
Dr. Nupur Ganguly M.A. Ph.D.(Teacher-in-charge)
Dr. Kankana Mitra (Roy Chowdhury) M.A. B.Ed.,Ph.D
Dr. Papri Ghosh M.A. Ph.D.
Dr. Chandrani Das M.A. Ph.D.
Dr. Rita Saha M.A. Ph.D.
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Accompanist
Sri Subir Nandi Tabla, Pakhwaj
Sri Partha Ghosh Pakhwaj
Sri Gouri Sankar Das Adhikari Sreekhol
Sri Dipak Kumar Mitra Tabla
Dr. Dhimadhab Kirtania Tabla
Sri Jayanta Roy Tabla
Sri Prafulla Chandra Das Dotara
Sri Dinesh Dhibar M.Mus. Tabla, Sreekhol, Pakhwaj
Sri Rajbijoy Acharya M.A. Tabla
Department of Dance
The Department of Dance is one of the most enriched departments in Indian having Dances founded
by the legendary dance-personality, Udayshankar. It is the only department in the country where
six classical dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Odissi are
taught till the Ph.D. level. The M.Phil Course in Dance is also being taught since last few years. The
syllabus is designed with a modern outlook for dance. In the curriculum Martial Dance are also
included. The Folk Dance, Tagore School of Dance and Creative dance, The theoretical aspects
throw lights on Western and Modern Dances, Eastern and South Eastern Asian Dances, Indian
Dances and their texts and Tagore's views on Dance. The Faculty in the Department maintain very
high standard of teaching and performance. The Department boasts of a number of stage
productions performed all over India every year.
Teaching Faculty
Professor Amita Dutta MA. (English) Uday Sankar Professor of Dance
Professor (Dr.) Mahua Mukherjee M.Sc., Ph.D. (Botany)
Professor (Dr.) Surti Bandopadhyay M.A., Ph.D.(Dance), D.Litt. (on lien)
Sri Khagendranath Barman Bharatanatyam
Sri K.V.R. Venkitraman Kathakali
Dr. Pushpita Mukherjee M.A., B.Ed. Ph.D. (Dance) (H.O.D.)
Sri Abhoy Pal M.A. (Bharatanatyam)
Dr. Subhashish Bhattacharya M.A., Ph.D.(Dance)
Sri Giridhari Nayak Odissi
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Madhuri Majumdar M.A., Ph.D
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Accompanist
Sri K.P.Gopakumar Mardalam / Chanda
Sri G. Suryanarayan Mridangam
Sri Bamadev Biswal Odissi Paknwaj Player
Sri Sukumar G.Kutty South Indian Vocal
Sri Biswajit Ghosh North Indian Vocal
Sri Anjan Saha Sitar
Sri Uttam Mondal Tabla
Sri Ashis Mukherjee Tabla
Department of Drama
Drama is taught at the Graduation Honours and Post-graduate, M.Phil & Ph.D. levels. Drama may also
taken up as an Elective subject at the Graduation level. Apart from these, the Drama Department offers
as an Elective subject a Vocational course in Mass Communication and Videography at the Graduation
level.
At the P.G. level, candidates have to opt for any of the following Streams :
Stream A : Acting
Stream B : Script Writing
Stream C : Direction
Stream D: Theatre and Videography
Stream E : Production Design
The P.G. syllabus is divided into twenty courses of 50 Marks each. The consisting of theory and
practical pertaining to each individual Stream are suitably spread over in the 4 semesters.
The Acting stream offers Practical Training in Stage, Radio, Film, Folk Theatre, and Television Acting.
The Script writing stream trains students in writing scripts for Theatre, Tele Film, Radio, Short Play.
Street Drama, etc. The Direction Stream imparts training in directing various types of theatrical
productions, together with an acquaintance with backstage factors such as Stage Set, Light, Sound,
Costume, Make-up, Rehearsal processes, etc. The Theatre and Videography Stream trains students in
the major aspects of Videographic work including Project Making, presentation, Software and
Hardware Planning and Videographic Editing. The Production Design Stream concerns itself with Art
Direction for the Stage, the Film and Videography, and involves practical work in Set Designing and
Set Model Making, Electricity and Stage Lighting, Make-up, Costume, Sound, and Stage Property
Making, including Mask, Puppetry, etc.
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Teaching Faculty
Prof. Dattatreya Dutt., M.A., M.Phil., D,Litt Sri Santanu Das, M.A.
Prof. Somnath Sinha, M.A., Ph.D Sri Siddhartha Chakraborty, M.A.
Prof. Soumitra Basu, M.A. Ph.D Sri Subhashis Halder, M.A.
Dr. Dhruba Chandra Das, M.A. Ph.D Dr. Debashish Roy Chowdhury, M.A. Ph.D
Dr. Pijush Chakraborty, M.A.,Ph.D Dr. Tarun Kumar Pradhan, M.A. Ph.D
Sri Subhabrata Sinha Ray, M.A. (H.O.D) Dr. Bithika Mondal, M.A. Ph.D
Dr. Debabrata Chakraborty, M.A. Ph.D
Department of Instrumental Music
B.A.(Hons.) MA courses, M.Phil and research programmes are taught in the Department. The subjects
are Esraj Sitar, Sarod, Violin, Flute, Tabla, Pakhwaj, Sreekhol, Harmonium, Guitar, Santur and Piano.
The theory and practical aspects of the subjects are emphasized in the course programme. Apart from
the Hindustani style, the Karnatak style and Western Classical Music are included in the curricula. The
teaching programmes focus on the development of the students in different performing areas of music
including raga and tala.
Western Classical Music (Piano, Guitar, Violin) has been introduced at the UG level in the Department
of Instrumental Music with effect from 2014-2015 academic session under the coordinatorship of Shri
Goutam Ghosh, an Associate Professor of the Department.
Teaching Faculty
Professor Goutam Nag M.A.(Double), Ph.D .(H.O.D)
Sri Goutam Ghosh M.A
Prof. Sanjoy Bandopadhyay B.Sc
Dr. Debasish Mandal M.A. Ph.D.
Sri Biswajit Bhattacharya M.A.
Sri Debasish Bhattacharya
Dr. Mrinmay Ray M.A., Ph.D
Dr. Bidyutkanti Choudhury M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.
Accompanist
Smt. Uma Mitra Vocal Music
Sri Dilip Mukherjee Tabla
Department of Musicology
The M.A. Course at the department of Musicology was initiated in 2001-2002. The department is also
running Ph.D. courses. The programme focuses on the scholastic aspects of music. The curriculum is
divided in 20 courses of 50 marks each. There are practical and theoretical papers. Apart from
classroom teaching different activities like workshop, seminar etc. are part of this programme. This
programme runs on self –financing basis.
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Teaching Faculty
Dr. Manika Roy Kundu, M.A., Ph.D
Dr. Bisakha Goswami, M.Sc. & M.Fine (Teacher-in-charge), Ph.D
Department of Mass-Communication and Videography

This Department was established during the session 2001-2002 and it offers the Post-graduate course
(M.A.) only. The curriculum of Post-graduate course (M.A.) is divided in 20 courses of 50 marks each.
There are practical and theoretical papers in the syllabus. The Ph.D Programme of the department has
started in the year 2010.
Teaching Faculty
Sri Debjyoti Chanda, M.A.
Smt. Sarita Bose
Centre for Mass-Communication and Videography

The Centre for Mass-Communication and Videography was established under the IXth Plan. The
Centre started functioning from April, 2000. Objectives and activities of the Center include the areas of
training and production (Film, Video, Audio and Print) and the Centre has already produced several
documentary films, Video presentations and a teleplay, produced by eminent film and theatre. All of
them have been telecast by Kolkata Door Darshan. Research activities by individual scholars
appointed by the Centre is being done. A Digital Video-studio and a computer laboratory are
functioning to hold academic and productional activities.
Teaching Faculty
Sri Som Subhra Gupta, M.A.
Dinendranath Tagore Acoustic Centre

The Faculty of Fine Arts is equipped with an audio with a big recording studio floor. The students of
the Faculty get scope of training in their subject in specific with the help of the state-of-art technology.
From this studio, Faculty has produced a number of in-house productions. Apart from the teaching
hours, this service is also being rendered to the music industry of Kolkata. Famous music directors and
audio companies are using this studio for their purpose with great satisfaction. It is functioning as a
linkage between University and Industry.
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Examination
Semester system in Examinations
As per UGC guidelines semester system has been implemented at the Post Graduate under in all
subjects under the Faculty of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts from the academic session 2013-14 .
Semester System in examinations at the Under Graduate level in all subjects the various subjects
under the Faculties of Fine Arts , Arts and Visual Arts have also been introduce from the academic
session 2013-14.
Semester Courses examinations at the Post-graduate level (4 semesters of 6 month in each) are held in
four parts after the end of each semester.
Semester Courses examinations at the Under-graduate level (6-8 semesters of 6 month in each) are held
in six-Eight parts after the end of each semester. There is a provision for special supplementary
Examinations in the semester system of Examinations.
Course Structure
B.A. Semester Structure effective from the academic session 2013-14
OVERVIEW
No. Courses Total Credit Points Total marks
Honours Courses 1 to 16 16 99 800
Elective 1 Courses 1 to 6 6 18 300
Elective 2 Courses 1 to 6 6 18 300
ENVS Courses 1 to 2 2 2 100
Compulsory English Course 1 1 1 50
Compulsory Bengali / Course 1 1 1 50
Alternative English
Rabindra Charcha/ Course 1 1 1 50
Tagore studies
1650
Semester Content Credit / Course No. of Courses Total Credit Points

Semester 1 Honours. Courses 1 to 2 6 2 12
Elective 1 Course/s 1 3 1 3
ENVC Course 1 1 1 1
Rabindra Charcha/ Tagore studies 1 1 1
Comp. English Course/s 1 2 1 2
Comp. Bengali/ Alternative
English Course/s 1 2 1 2
Total Credit Points per Semester 24
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Elective 1 Course/s 2 to 3 3 2 6
ENVC Course 2 1 1 1
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Elective Subjects
Following Groups of Elective Subjects are being offered for the undergraduate students of Arts and
Fine Arts Faculties in each academic session with minor changes, if required :
Group Subjects Provision

A Rabindra Sangeet, Instrumental Music
(cannot take Percussion any more) Only one subject can be taken
and Political Science
B Drama ,Mass Com & Videography, Only one subject can be taken
Philosophy and Economics
C English, Bengali, Sanskrit and Dance Only one subject can be taken
D History, Mathematics (Only for the Economics
honours students) , Vocal Music and Percussion Only one subject can be taken
(cannot take Instrumental Music any more)
Note:
1. Mathematics will be the compulsory Elective subject for the students of Economics honours.
2. Students opting for Instrumental Music as Elective subject is not allowed to take Percussion as
Elective subject anymore and vice-versa.
3. No student is allowed to choose the subject as Elective which is his/her Honours subject ,i.e. A
student of Bengali honours cannot take Bengali as Elective subject any more.
4. Other than usual fees, additional requisite fees will have to be paid by the students opting to take up
Mass Com & Videography as Elective subject within one month from the date of his /her
admission.
No application for change of Elective subjects will be entertained after 2 (two) months from the
date of his /her admission.
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M.A. Semester Structure effective from the academic session 2013-14
Semester No of Courses Total Marks Total marks allotted Total Marks
for written Examination allotted
for C.I.A.
Semester - 1 Course-1.1 50 40 10
Course-1.2 50 40 10
Course-1.3 50 40 10
Course-1.4 50 40 10
Course-1.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Semester -2 Course-2.1 50 40 10
Course-2.2 50 40 10
Course-2.3 50 40 10
Course-2.4 50 40 10
Course-2.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Course-3.2 50 40 10
Course-3.3 50 40 10
Course-3.4 50 40 10
Course-3.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Course-4.2 50 40 10
Course-4.3 50 40 10
Course-4.4 50 40 10
Course-4.5 50 40 10
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Faculty of Visual Arts
Dean : Professor (Dr.) Shreyasi Chatterjee
Professor, Department of History of Arts
The Faculty of Visual Arts was established in 1972 with only one Department, i.e., Painting. But over
the years now Post-graduate degree i.e. Master of Visual Arts (M.F.A.) and Bachelor's Degree i.e.
Bachelor of Visual Arts (B.F.A.) constitute the study course under the Faculty of Visual Arts. The
Faculty is one of the most important institutions in eastern India dealing with Post-graduate study
course in Visual Arts. In recent times the course curriculum of the Faculty has been revised in keeping
consonance with the new and contemporary approaches in Visual Arts. Department of History of
Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Graphics (Print Making) and Applied Arts are Five departments that were
formulated for specialized training in the field. Apart from this, the study of Museology at the Post-
graduate level has been introduced as a self financed course.
Under the Faculty of Visual Arts there are six departments – (i) Applied Art (ii) Graphics(Print
Making) (iii) History of Art (iv) Painting (v) Sculpture (vi) Museology.
Academic Programmes offered under the Faculty of Visual Arts

and Eligibility Criteria for Admission
Department/
Programmes Duration Eligibility Criteria
Centre
B.F.A. 4-Yr. under Minimum H.S.(+2) or its equivalent
Semester system Examination with special aptitude in
the relevant field.
M.F.A. 2 – Yr. under B.F.A/BVA in Painting or allied Art
Semester system subject from any UGC recognized
1. Painting University.

for admission to the Ph.D Programme
of study in his / her disciplinary subject
of study or in a subject of allied
discipline or in an inter disciplinary
subject.
2. Sculpture B.F.A. 4-Yr. under Minimum H.S.(+2) or its equivalent

the relevant field.
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Department/
Centre
M.F.A. 2 – Yr. under B.F.A/BVA in Sculpture or allied Art
University.

2. Sculpture (PH)} or its equivalent grade from any
subject.

the relevant field.
M.F.A. 2 – Yr. under B.F.A/BVA in Graphics or allied Art
University
3. Graphics Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with
(Print
Making)
subject.

the relevant field.
4. Applied M.F.A. 2 – Yr. under B.F.A/BVA in Applied or allied Art

Art Semester system subject from any UGC recognized
University .
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Department/
Centre

4. Applied an equivalent degree of a recognized
Art foreign University are eligible to apply
subject.
the relevant field.
M.F.A. 2 – Yr. under B.F.A/BVA in Applied or allied Art
University .
5. History of Art
subject.
M.A. 2 – Yr. (under Allied Art subject from any UGC
Semester system) recognized University .
6. Museology an equivalent degree of a recognized
subject.
Note: Other eligibilities for admission except those mentioned above, to be furnished at the time of admission.
Application Procedure for Admission (Visit University website : www.rbu.ac.in
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Faculty Members
1. Department of History of Arts Professor (Dr.) Shreyasi Chatterjee M.Fine, Ph.D
Professor Dr. Sohini Dhar M.Fine, Ph.D.(HOD)
Dr. Krishna Biswas M.A., Ph.D.
2. Department of Paininting Prof. Nikhil Ranjan Paul M.Fine (HOD)

Shri Atanu Basu M.A.
Shri Rajat Sen M.V.A
Shri Anindya Pandit M.V.A.
3. Department of Sculpture Prof. Sandip Kr. Chakraborty M.Fine (HOD)

Shri Debasish Bhattacharyya M.Fine
Shri Adip Dutta M.V.A
Sri Subrata Biswas M.V.A.
4. Department of Graphics Prof. Parag Roy M.Fine (HOD)

Dr. Paula Sengupta M.Fine, Ph.D.
Shri Jayanta Naskar M.Fine
Sri Sujay Mukherjee M.V.A.
5. Department of Applied Art Prof. Aditya Prasad Mitra M.V.A. (HOD)

Shri Surajit Chanda M.V.A.
Smt. Dolanchampa Ganguly (Das) M.Fine.
6. Department of Museology Dr. Baisakhi Mitra Msc. M.A., Ph.D.

(Teachers-in-charge)
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COURSE STRUCTURE
B.F.A. Semester course structure to be effective
from academic session 2013-14:
SEM 1 Subject Marks Credit Hrs. Class Hrs.
ENVC 1.1 50 1 1
TASC/RBCC 1.1 50 1 1
BNGC/ALTE 1.1 50 1 1
Hons.TH.-HOA) -1.1 50 5 5
Hons.(APA) -1.2 50 7 10.5
Hons.(PAT) -1.4 50 7 10.5
300 22 29
Envc-2.1 50 1 1
ENGC 2.1 50 1 1
Hons.TH.-HOA) -2.1 50 5 5
Hons.(SCP) -2.2 50 7 10.5
Hons.(GRP) -2.3 50 7 10.5
300 21 28
For Subjects other than History of Art

ELEC.-3.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 3.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 3.2 50 1 1
Hons.(PRAC.) - 3.3 50 14 21
200 22 30
ELEC.-4.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 4.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 4.2 50 1 1
Hons.(PRAC.) - 4.3 50 14 21
200 22 30
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ELEC.-5.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 5.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 5.2 50 1 1
Hons.(PRAC.) - 5.3 50 14 21
200 22 30
ELEC.-6.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 6.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 6.2 50 1 1
Hons.(PRAC.) - 6.3 50 14 21
200 22 30
Hons.(Th.) - 7.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 7.2 50 1 1
Hons.(PRAC.) - 7.3 50 14 21
150 20 27
Hons. (Th.) - 8.1 50 5 5
Hons. (Th.-D) - 8.2 50 1 1
Hons. (PRAC.) - 8.3 50 14 21
Hons. (Display & Presentation)- 8.4 50 5 7.5
150 20 34.5
For History of Art :

ELEC.-3.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 3.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 3.2 50 9 9
Hons.(PRAC.) - 3.3 50 6 9
200 22 26
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ELEC.-4.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 4.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 4.2 50 9 9
Hons.(PRAC.) - 4.3 50 6 9
200 22 26
ELEC.-5.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 5.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 5.2 50 9 9
Hons.(PRAC.) - 5.3 50 6 9
200 22 26
ELEC.-6.1 50 2 3
Hons.(Th.) - 6.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 6.2 50 9 9
Hons.(PRAC.) - 6.3 50 6 9
200 22 26
Hons.(Th.) - 7.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 7.2 50 1 1
150 20 27
Hons.(Th.) - 8.1 50 5 5
Hons.(Th.-D) - 8.2 50 15 15
Hons.(Display & Presentation)- 8.3 50 5 7.5
150 20 34.5
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The above is the structure of the four year B.F.A. eight-semester course, proposed in the meeting of the
HOD's of Visual Arts faculty. It was also proposed that a new Elective subject 'Aesthetics' will be
introduced from 2013-14 session for History of Arts Honours students.
A. Distribution of Subjects:
1. The under-graduate course consists of
Compulsory:
Bengali/ Alternative English – 1 course
English – 1 course
RBCC/TASC – 1 course
ENVC – 2 courses
2.Elective Subject 1 – 6 courses – 12 credit hrs.
3.Honours- 18 courses – 158 credit hrs.
B. Salient features of regulations:

1. An academic programmee is divided into several courses. Each course is of 50 marks(40+10=50).
2. 20 % marks of each course will be Internal Assessment.
3. It is mandatory to get 40% marks in each course of each semester to pass the examination.
4. A candidate will get three (1+2) consecutive chances to pass a course otherwise her/his
studentship will be cancelled instantly from that particular academic programme.
5. One month after publication of 8th. Semester result a special supplementary examination (SSE)
will be held. The special supplementary examination (SSE) will be only on 5th.,6th., 7th. &8th.
Semester only. In calculation of chance SSE will be included.
6. A candidate require to fulfill the following conditions:
a) 75 % of class attendance.
b) Acquiring I.A. marks in all courses of that semester.
7. A candidate shall have to complete the enrollment process (mandatory) at the 1st. semester (as per
notice issued by the examination dept. from time to time), failing which she/he will not be eligible
for 2nd. semester. She/he shall have to take readmission at the 1st. semester and the chance will be
calculated from the original admission.
It will be mandatory for History of Art honours students to take “Museology” as elective subject.
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M.F.A. Semester Structure

for Theory & Practical allotted
for C.I.A.
Course-1.2 50 40 10
Course-1.3 50 40 10
Course-1.4 50 40 10
Course-1.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Course-2.2 50 40 10
Course-2.3 50 40 10
Course-2.4 50 40 10
Course-2.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Course-3.2 50 40 10
Course-3.3 50 40 10
Course-3.4 50 40 10
Course-3.5 50 40 10

for C.I.A.
Course-4.2 50 40 10
Course-4.3 50 40 10
Course-4.4 50 40 10
Course-4.5 50 40 10
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Procedure for Admission in all Academic Programmes under the
Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts and Visual Arts
1. Issue of Application Form (online)
For applying online, Application Forms for admission to the different courses are available on the
University website: www.rbu.ac.in after notification is published.
Academic Programmes Tentative Period Advertisement
(i) M.A. & M.F.A After publication of B.A. & B.F.A final result of
Rabindra Bharati University (July/August)
(ii) B.A. (Hons), B.F.A Just after the publication of H.S. result (May/June)
(iii) Diploma in Tagore Literature Just after the publication of H.S. result (June) (W.B.H.S. Council).
(iv) B.Ed., B.Ed,Spl.Ed. May/June

(VI & Inclusive Education)
& B.Lib.I.Sc
M.Lib.I.Sc After publication of B.Lib.I.Sc final result of Rabindra

Bharati University (July/August)
2. Submission of Filled-in Application Forms (online)

. The Admission Forms alongwith self-attested copies of marksheets, certificates etc. of all
examinations passed have to be uploaded and submitted online within specified dates. Submission of
application does not imply any right to admission and selection for admission does not assure
accommodation in University hostels.
3. Foreign/ NRI Students

Candidate seeking admission from foreign countries shall be required to appear in a written test/
viva-voce to be conducted by the respective departments. If selected he/ she has to submit no-
objection certificate from his/ her country, AIDS clearance certificate, equivalence certificate of the
educational qualifications etc. In case, the Foreign/ NRI student seeks direct admission under
Foreign/ NRI quota, he/ she has to pay fees specified for the Foreign/ NRI students.
4. Publication of List of Candidates Selected For Admission

Lists of selected candidates, eligible for admission to course shall be published on the University
website.www.rbu.ac.in. It may not be possible to send individual communication to any candidate.
Candidates interested in admission will be required to collect all information regarding interview/
test from the University website. www.rbu.ac.in.
The list of candidates selected for interview/ test/ written test/ admission will be treated as cancelled
as soon as the corresponding last dates are over.
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Some Important Information Regarding Admission
1. Candidate will have to be present with all original certificates and testimonials at the time of
admission.
2. No candidate will be allowed for admission to two concurrent degrees in this University or other
University (except some Diploma and Certificate courses) in the same calendar year / session.
3. Admission of a candidate will be cancelled, if any information given by him/ her is found to be
wrong or suppressed.
4. Candidates who are employed (Govt./ Govt. Aided) will be considered for admission subject to
their submission of 'No objection Certificate', 'approval letter', etc. from the employer.
5. Reservation: A certain percentage of seats are reserved in all the courses for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-
B/PWD (PH) candidates as per State Government rules (SC=22%, ST=6%, OBC-A=10%, OBC-
B=7%, PWD (PH)=3%).
6. PH Candidates have to produce certificate to be issued by the competent Authority (for SC/ ST/
OBC-A/OBC-B Candidates from S.D.O. or equivalent officer specified for this purposes & for
PWD (PH) candidates from CMOH or MO specified for this purpose). Admission to the PWD (PH)
quota will be made through interview.
7. Migration: Students from other University are required to submit their Transfer Certificate at the
time of admission and Migration Certificate positively within One month for semester courses and
three months for non-semester courses from their date of admission. In case of failure, their
admission will be liable to be cancelled.
8. As per schedule, the merit lists will be published for Provisional Admission.
9. Last date of admission in any academic programme will be strictly followed.
Attendance
As per UGC guidelines, students must have minimum 75% (percentage) of attendance out of total
classes held and complete all assignments of the courses to become eligible for appearing in the
examination.
RE-ADMISSION:
1. Re-admission is not a matter of right. Students may be re-admitted subject to the fulfillment of the
conditions and approval of the Authority.
2. Re-admission will be allowed in the next year within one month from the last date of Form-Filling
in of the concerned examination:
3. Generally, no student will be allowed for taking re-admission for more than one time in a particular
course of study;
4. Attendance for participation in Seminar, Workshop, Annual Sports, NSS programme, etc.
organized by University may be given.
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Anti-Ragging Cell
1. Ragging within the University campus as well as in the University campus and in the University
run hostels is strictly prohibited. No person/ student shall participate in, abet or propagate
ragging in any hostel as well as in the campus of Rabindra Bharati University.
2. As per directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, if any incident of ragging comes to the
notice of the University authority, the concerned student shall be given liberty to explain and if
his/her explanation is found satisfactory, the authority would take appropriate actions as per
decision of the Disciplinary Board.
3. For monitoring the directions of the Hon,be Supreme Court of India against Ragging in
educational Institutions, an Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad have been
constituted by the University. Regarding any incident of Ragging students may contact the
following persons/ Officials :
1. Dr. Avik Lahiri Contact : (033)25577161 (Ext. 227) Office
Dean, Student Welfare : 9163354654
2. Registrar's Office : (033) 2556-2543
Internal Complaint Cell (ICC)

The Internal Complaint Cell (ICC) has been constituted as per the 'SAKSHAM' guideline of UGC
comprising the following members:
1. Dr. Swati Ghosh, Department of Economics (Teaching Representative) – President
2. Dr. Taposree Das, Department of Rabindra Sangeet (Teaching Representative)
3. Dr. Paula Sengupta , Department of Graphics (Teaching Representative)
4. Sri Ritwik Banerjee, Security Officer (Officer Representative)
5. Smt. Dipa Das (Non- teaching Representative)
6. Smt. Sushama Banerjee (Non- teaching Representative)
7. Smt. Amrita Roy, (Phphd/12/001) (Student Representative)
8. Smt Iman Chowdhury, (DRm/14/021) (Student Representative)
9. Smt. Mouli Banerjee, (VMb/14/014) (Student Representative)
10. Smt Jeeja Ghosh, Head, Advocacy & Disability Studies, Indian Institute of Cerebral
Palsy, P-35/1 Taratolla Road, Kolkata 700 088.
Everyone of this University has the right to work in an atmosphere free from inequality and
discriminatory practices, including freedom from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, in all its
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forms is unacceptable and intolerable. One can directly lodge a complaint regarding sexual
harassment within the University Campus to them.
University Museum
The ancestral house of Rabindranath Tagore existing over the years developed into a memorial
museum in 1962, the year when poet birth centenary was celebrated with great respect as per
resolution of the Centenary Celebration Committee. From the very outset it became an integral part
and pride of the Rabindra Bharati University.
The main aim of the museum was to perpetuate the memory of Rabindranath and also to act as an
active instrument for the advancement of Tagore's cultural ideals with special emphasis on literature,
music, fine arts, dance and drama.
Rabindra Bharati Museum consists of several galleries covering an area of more than 50,000 square feet
and located on the ground and first floor of Vichitra and on the first and second floor of Maharshi
Bhavan. With profound respect and admiration, it zealously displays the properly preserved,
paintings, Photography, mementos, correspondences, rare books, archival documents etc. of the
illustrious members of Jorasanko Tagore House who played pioneering role in the 19th century Bengal
Renaissance. At present the museum have following galleries and sections :-
Vichitra
Ground Floor – Museum library, documentation unit and office of the Curator.
First Floor –1) The central hall reveals the life and works of Rabindranath.
2) Poet's wife Mrinalini Devi's Room
3) Poet's Study Room
Maharshi Bhavan (First Floor)
4) Mrinalini Devi's Kitchen
5) Dining Hall
6) Music Room
7) Living Room of Rabindranath
8) Prayan Kaksha. Where Poet breathed his last.
9) Art Gallery consists of original paintings of Bengal School.
10) Western Art Gallery. It has some good examples of Portrait paintings in oil of the various members
of both Pathuriaghata and Jorasanko Tagore House drawn by by Anglo-Indian school which
flourished during that time.
11) A room/gallery meant for temporary exhibition.
12) The Southern portico of Maharshi Bhavana.
13) Janma Kaksha. The Birth Place of most of the members of Jorasanko Tagore House.
14) Japan Gallery. It reveals the intimate relationship Between Jorasanko Tagore House and Japan.
15) The Chinese Gallery. Inaugurated on 15th May 2013 it Displays the warm relationship between
ancient India and China which was followed by The Jorasanko Tagore House and Rabindranath.
16) Conservation Unit for Paintings.
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Maharshi Bhavan (Second Floor)
17) Rathindranath Laboratory for Paper Conservation and built-heritage.
18) Rabindranath and US Gallery. Financially sponsored by US Federal grant. It displays the
relationship between Rabindranath and U.S.A. which flourished through his five V i s i t s t o t h a t
country.
19) A gallery on the 19th Century Bengal Renaissance
20) Bengal Renaissance and contribution of Abanindranath Tagore.
21) Life and contribution of Dwarkanath Tagore.
22) Life and contribution of Debendranath Tagore.
Except Monday and other Government holidays Rabindra Bharati Museum remains open from 10.30
am to 5pm for the visitors. For general Indian visitors entry fee is Rs.10/-, Students from various
Institution in group are offered special block booking facilities. An entry fee varies in case of any visitor
coming from Europe and other SAARC countries.
The Museum stands as a landmark of our national and cultural heritage in the city of Kolkata as it
provides glimpses of the panoramic vistas in the Poet's life as well as it may be considered as the
fountain source of nationalist movement against the British rule in India.
University Computer Centre

Rabindra Bharati University Computer Centre was established in 2011. The computer center has been
providing computing and network facilities to the whole campus.
Campus Networks
Rabindra Bharati University as selected to be connected to National Knowledge Commission (NKN)
with high network bandwidth by Government of India. The University Computer Center has
established 10 Gigabit campus wide Network to provide high speed connectivity to all the
departments through National knowledge network (NKN). All the buildings of the university are
connected through optical fiber cables. Wi-Fi facility has been made available in all the campuses of
the university. Students, faculties and other staff of the university can access Internet free of cost. The
network is protected by a hardware firewall installed at the Computer Centre with two leased line
Internet links of 1 Gbps (NKN) and 10 Mpbs OFC link (1:1). All the three campuses of the university are
inter connected using OFC link for seamless data exchange between the campuses.
Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and students

The access to Internet and optimal use of Information Technology by all the faculty members and
students has been made by providing more than 400 LAN nodes/internet connection points in all the
departments and Central Library of the University. The Central Library is connected to INFLIBNET.
All the departments on the university are availing the facility of online journals provided through
UGC INFLIBNET. All the faculties of the university have been facilitated with off-campus access to
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Central Library resources. They can access the library resources of the university from anywhere in the
world from any device having Internet access. The University has access to National Knowledge
Network (NKN) of Govt. of India project through which University students and staff access Internet
facility with upto 1Gbps bandwidth.
Courses offered by Computer Centre

The Computer Centre has been offering short-term awareness courses for the faculty, non teaching
staff and research scholars free of cost from time to time. These courses have been very useful for
encouraging the faculty, staff and scholars to make an effective use of computers and Information
Technology and other support services. Every year the Computer Centre provides training to M.Phil.
and Ph.D. scholars on the use of computer and IT tools as part of their course work.
Consultancy to the Departments

The University Computer Centre has provided Computer Systems to the Academic and
Administrative Departments of the university with appropriate configuration for their use in
Research/Administration as well as for training of students along with Internet facility. The
University Computer Centre has helped the departments in establishing proper IT infrastructure and
guided them with the selection of commercial and free software fine-tuned as per their requirements.
All the departments have LAN and Internet connection in all the laboratories and the rooms of the
faculty members.
University Websites
The University is having its own Websites (Rabindra Bharati University website: www.rbu.ac.in and
Rabindra Bharati Museum website; ) to publish all the information and news regarding the daily
activities of the university. For the convenience of students/public, all date sheets, results, admission
forms, etc. are published on the University Website.
University Hostels
The University has five Students' Hostels at present, two for the boys and three for the girls. A hostel
named Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostel has been established at Baranagar for the SC/ ST students with the
financial aid from SC/ST welfare department. The total intake capacity in the two boys' hostels is 115
and three girls' hostels can accommodate not more than 158 boarders. In view of shortage of hostel
accommodation, the University does not guarantee hostel seats for all applicants.
Students' Canteens
The University has two subsidized students' canteens at the Emerald Bower Campus.
Publications
The University has a publication Department which has by now more than 150 books in Bengali,
English, Hindi and Sanskrit. It also publishes a Research Journal titled 'Rabindra Bharati Patrika',
Laminated portrait stand of Rabindranath Tagore in different sizes, Picture Post Cards of paintings of
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Rabindranath, Abanindranath and Nandalal Bose . Audio and video cassettes, CDs etc. are also
published and made available.
Bank Facility
State Bank of India operates a branch with all services in the Emerald Bower Campus. Students can
open their Bank Account here.
'Sonar Tari' Sales Counter

In both Emerald Bower & Jorasanko Campuses there are two Sales Counter,- 'Sonar Tari, where the
book cassettes, CDs and other publications of the University are sold.
West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Drama, Music & Visual Arts
The State Akademi was established at Jorasanko Thakurbari in 1956. This is the earliest State Akademi
in India. The organization is an integral part of Rabindra Bharati University since 1962. The Akademi
carries on regular programmes for promoting arts and culture by giving award (Akademi Awards) to
eminent practitioners of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. The Akademi also organizes the
Annual art Exhibition for the contemporary and traditional artists, folk art for the artisans, folk
festival, culture competition, workshops and seminars. Besides, the organization offers scholarships
to promising and young talents of fine arts and visual arts and also offers awards to artists in
different fields. The Akademi has an archive and library for research scholars.
Sports Facilities
Under the Sports Board of the University, established coaches in different fields of sport like Football,
Cricket, Athletics, Volley ball, Badminton, Chess and Table Tennis etc. are engaged to prepare for
participations in tournaments. At the time of admission some special opportunities are given to the
students who are proficient in the different sports. The Sports Department also organizes the Annual
Sports and Inter-Department Tournaments with the co-operation of the Students' Union of the
University in its own ground at E.B. Campus. Besides, the University participates in different regional
and state and national level sports events.
Employment Oriented Guidance Programme

In pursuance of the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore (Education has to be life-sustaining) Rabindra
Bharati University introduces in 1996, a self- financing guidance programme, the first of its kind
among the universities of West Bengal, for helping students to prepare for various competitive
examinations for employment and also in personality development. It has proved to be a successful
endeavour on the part of the university.
This wing of the university runs regular courses on W.B.C.S., NET/SET and School Service
Commission examinations (pre- examination training course) and English for Communication &
Personality Development (Certificate-Course). Besides, the Centre also conducts pre-examination
training courses on W.B.S.C., S.S.C. Examination for economically weaker sections of the society
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belonging to S.C.ST, O.B.C. and religious minority groups with the financial assistance of the Ministry
of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
University Employment Information and Bureau

The Bureau functions at the Emerald Bower campus of the University and is run by the Directorate of
Employment, Govt. of West Bengal. It provides information on employment and self-employment
opportunities and also offers career guidance to students.
Financial Assistance, Research Fellowship, Awards & Prizes

The University offers a large number of Free Studentships and Half-Free Studentships on merit-cum-
need basis. There are 24 State Junior Research Fellowships, 1 for each of the Departments in three
Faculties for the NET/SLET/SET qualified candidates pursing Ph.D programmes of the University.
NET (JRF)/RGNJRF qualified candidates are generally given priority in the admission to the M.Phil. /
Ph.D programmes. There are a few endowment Research Fellowships in some Departments. Research
projects in different Departments/ Centres, School also recruit Project Assistants/ Project Fellows
from time to time.
There are considerable number of Endowment Prizes and Medals for meritorious and achieving
students in the three Faculties. Besides, the University also awards medals to toppers in final
examinations in each Department.
Susanhata Swastha Kendra

The Rabindra Bharati University Susanhata Swastha Kendra has been functioning at the Emerald
Bower campus of the University for the service to the students of the University. Medicines are given
free of cost to the students only. Specialist doctors, pharmacists and nurses are engaged in the
Medical Unit. The centre is open from Monday to Friday on all working days. The University is a
member of Students' Health Home and Students can avail of both outdoor and indoor treatment there.
National Service Scheme

The N.S.S under the guidance and financial support by the Union and State Governments (Ministry of
Sports & Youth-Welfare), is an important part of the University System and is administered by an
Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor. The NSS volunteers, comprise
qualified and enthusiastic post-graduate students who take initiative in different kinds of social
service with patriotic sprit and consciousness at the regional and national levels. In the NSS camp-
programme, the students-volunteers are actively involved in various activities such as plantation of
saplings; campus-cleaning and anti-pollution campaign in and around the University campus. They
are also involved in the mass-literacy (Sarba-Siksha Abhijan) campaign among the downtrodden
people of neighboring localities. Awakening of the health and social awareness program is another
area of the NSS performance. To fulfill the social-need, the unit organizes free health cheek-up camps;
blood-donation camps along with seminars, symposiums and several types of mass-campaigning
programmes through audio-visual or print
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media to observe 'Anti-AIDS day', 'Polio Immunization Day' and so on. Moreover , the NSS
volunteers often take initiatives to organize meetings. Cultural programmes, and processions to
promote communal harmony and national integration and participate in the all-India camps held in
different parts of the country. The NSS volunteers also extend their hands physically or financially to
the affected people suffering from any type of natural calamity and social disaster. At present the
University has a total of seven units comprising 700 student-volunteers.
Central Library
Rabindra Bharati University Library system comprises of a Central Library. Sangeet Bhavan Library
and departmental libraries attached with academic departments. The Central Library of Emerald
Bower Campus caters services to the students, research scholars and teachers of the Arts Faculty and
Visual Arts Faculty whereas, Sangeet Bhavan Library serves students, research scholars and teachers
of Fine Arts Faculty. Central Library has a collection of more than 1,25,000 books, 9760 bound journals
and 905 theses Central Library regularly subscribes 252 print journals among which 87 are foreign and
165 are Indian journals. Central Library also subscribes online resources viz “Sage South Asia Online
Collection'', “Oxford Art Online'', “Oxford Music Online'' and “Oxford Constitution Online”. A digital
library comprising 25 computers was set up in the 3rd floor Central Library where students research
scholars and other users can access and download the e-journals and other online resources.
Catalogues of the Central Library collection are available online along with barcode based issue-return
system. Online e-journal are available in-campus and also in off-campus mode.
Dwarakanath Mancha
Cultural groups, artists performing programmes could avail themselves of the facilities of
Dwarakanath Mancha. It encourages the organizations which are engaged in presenting healthy
entertainment to the people.
Audio Recordings are done in the cassettes by the teachers & students of performing arts for teaching-
learning. Outsiders may book the Studio for commercial recording.
Directorate of Distance Education

With the approval of Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, the Directorate of Distance
Education, Rabindra Bharati University was established during the academic session 2001-2002. The
following courses are offered under the Directorate of Distance Education:
Faculty of Arts: M.A. in Bengali, English, History, Education, Political Science,

Sanskrit, Environmental Studies, Geography and Master of Social
Work (MSW, Professional Course); and Diploma in Tagore
Literature.
Faculty of Performing (Fine) Arts: M.A. in Rabindra Sangeet and Vocal Music.
Detailed information regarding the Distance Education Courses are available in a separate Prospectus
and on website : www.rbudde.in
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Administrative Officers
Designation Name Qualification
• Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury M.A, Ph.D.
• Registrar (Acting) Sri Debdatta Ray M.Com., M.B.A.
• Finance Officer & Registrar Sri Debdatta Ray M.Com., M.B.A.
• University Engineer Dr. Bhaskar Sengupta B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.
• Dean, Students' Welfare Dr. Avik Lahiri M.A., Ph.D.
• Librarian (Acting) Sri Abhijit Kumar M.A., M.L.I.Sc.
• Development Officer & Secretary, Sri Ujjwol Kumar Basumata M.A., B.Ed., M.B.A.
Faculty Councils (Acting)
• Deputy Registrar (Examination) Sri Arnab Bandyopadhyay M.B.M.
• Security Officer Sri Ritwik Banerjee B.A., L.L.B.
• Secretary, Faculty Councils (Acting) Sri Ujjwol Kumar Basumata M.A., B.Ed., M.B.A.
• Assistant Registrar Sri Bijoy Chandra Barman (lien) M.A., B.Ed.
• Assistance Registrar (Administration) Sri Arnab Chatterjee B.A.
• Curator Smt. Indrani Ghosh (Das) M.A. (double)
• Public Relations Officer Vacant
• Assistant Librarians (1) Sri Abhijit Kumar M.A., M.L.I.Sc.
(2) Vacant
• Audit & Accounts Officer (I) Dr. Pradipta Kundu M.Com., Ph.D
• Audit & Accounts Officer (II) Vacant
• Information Scientist Sri Sudeep Mitra M.C.A, M.TECH., M.B.A.
• Sports Officer Smt. Arati Sharma M.A. M.P.E.D.
• Member-Secretary, Dr. Haimanti Chattopadhyay M.A., Ph.D

West Bengal State Akademy
• Assistant Registrar (Exam.) Sri Sajib Das M.E.
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PROSPECTUS

Faculties of Arts, Fine Arts & Visual Arts

Cover Design & Layout

Emerald Bower Campus :

Salt Lake Campus :

Faculties and Departments

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Visual Arts

1. Bengali 1. Rabindra Sangeet 1. Applied Art

Academic Programmes offered under the Faculty of Arts and

Department/Centre Programmes Duration Eligibility Criteria

3. M. Phil. 2 – Yr. under Candidate having Master's degree with

iii) M. Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

Candidate having Master's degree with

ii) B.Ed. 2- Yr. Candidates with at least 50% (45% for

i) M.A. 2- Yr . under B.A.(Hons.) in Education or Hons.

iii) M. Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

apply for admission to the M.Phil

i) B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr under H.S. (+2) or its equivalent with English

iii) M. Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

iv) Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with

foreign University are eligible to apply

i) B.A.(Hons.) 3 – Yr under H.S.(+2) or its equivalent with Political

M.A. 2 – Yr. under B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from any

M.Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

ii) Ph.D. 2-6 Yrs Candidate having Master's degree with

8. Philosophy iii) M.Phil. 2 – Yr under Candidate having Master's degree with

Programme of study in his / her

Courses of Study Other than mentioned above

1. D. Litt. In specified subjects in three Faculties

5. Department of Political Science

9. Department of Library & Information Science

Course Name Duration Intake

B.Lib. I.Sc. 1 yr. 46

M.Lib. I.Sc. 1 yr (2 semester) 13

Ph.D. 2-4 yrs

10. Department of Mathematics

11. Department of Hindi

13. Department of Sociology

14. Department of Environmental Studies

15. Department of Adult, Continuing Education, Extension Work & Field

Sl.No. Course Subject Duration

1 P.G Diploma N.G.O I-year

2. P.G Diploma Acting in Different Media I-year

3. P.G Diploma Social Work I-year

4. P.G Diploma Guidance and Psychological Counseling I-year

5. P.G Diploma Safety and Security Management I-year

6. P.G Diploma Art and Craft 2-year

16. Department of Human Rights and Human Development

Centre for Studies and Research on Tagore

School of Vedic Studies

Women's Studies Centre

School of Languages and Culture

Academic Programmes offered under the Faculty of Fine Arts

disciplinary subject of study or in a

M.Phil 2-Yr. under Semester system Candidate having Master's degree

an inter disciplinary subject, as the

apply for admission to the Ph.D

Courses of Study Other than mentioned above

1. D. Litt. In specified subjects in three Faculties